Tough & Tender Storytelling

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Linda Marigliano (she/her), creator/host of Tough LoveWhy did you choose this theme?My favorite podcasts make me feel completely immersed in a compelling story 

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 it’s so fun! From richly produced, vibrant fiction to hilarious real-life scenes in my Tough Love project to pure, perfect narration. There’s wittiness and humor, tough truths, and tenderness.

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Because We're Worth It

Linda Marigliano navigates her long-distance relationship in real-time

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and learns tough love lessons along the way. From career and identity to her Italian-Chinese family values, to fertility, the immersive scenes feel like you’re right there with Linda.

People Who Knew MeHello LAActress Rosamund Pike plays the role of Emily Morris, a woman who uses 9/11 to fake her own death and start a new life in California. The scripting is brilliantly understated and Pike’s voice is just hypnotizing.

Hidden Signal

Evergreen: 

Speak, HannahA psychological sci-fi thriller with an all-star cast. Actress Lana Condor as our Asian-American lead heroine? Yes, please!

The New Yorker: FictionOttessa Moshfegh Reads Sheila HetiAuthor Ottessa Moshfegh joins New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the short story, "My Life Is a Joke," by Sheila Heti. Heti’s story is fabulously dark, mesmerizing, and hilarious. 

Private AffairsHalloween Hookup (and other consequences of dressing up as Nicki Minaj)This romantic dramedy is about Veronica, who is unexpectedly swept up by a charming Aussie doctor. Creator and writer Christine "Kix" Mwaturura is a Zimbabwean-Australian who has nailed the modern love storyline across African and Australian cultures. Sexy, witty, and features delightful Afropop nightclub scenes!

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COMMUNITY:

📖There’s been a bold attempt to erase Black American history from school curricula in recent years. But this concept isn't anything new. In an attempt to rage against the machine, journalist, cultural critic, and the self-proclaimed “Dean of Black Twitter,” Michael Harriot, together with Pharrell Williams, is gearing up not only to uncover but also to spread the untold stories of Black Americans in history like wildfire in the new podcast, Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History. 🎙️Check the latest episode of Conversations with Stephen Kamugasa, How to Decolonise Africa's Toxic Image.🎤U.K. production company Broccoli has launched the BUILD Grant, an incubation program that will provide a grant of £1,000 GBP each to five selected applicants looking to grow their podcasting careers. International applications are welcome and can be submitted here. Applications are accepted until September 21, 2023.🎧Co-hosts Brendan James and Noah Kulwin are your guides through season 4 of Blowback. Their previous explorations of the Iraq and Korean Wars, as well as the Cuban Revolution, showcase their expertise and fearless approach to uncovering hidden truths. Coinciding with the two-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 30, this season goes into the war's complex dynamics, shedding light on both its historical roots and its aftermath.

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• Apple launched enhanced analytics for paid subscriptions; until now, creators had to download spreadsheet data directly. 

SPOTLIGHT:

Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart is a love and dating podcast with a true crime twist.Come listen to the confessions of singles and couples as they unburden themselves of their most tragic and embarrassing love, dating, and sex stories. From horrific first dates to savage breakups and epic revenge tales, we will cover all of the horrors facing modern love these days.

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