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Tilted brings you conversations at the intersection of gender and culture – we dig into topics we’re curious about, highlight inspiring people and stories, and share expert advice to help you make the playing field a little less tilted. Hosted by Rachel Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WNBA and Audacy are proud to publish the premiere WNBA podcast - Queens of the Court. Hosted by hoops legend Sheryl Swoopes and women's sports journalist Jordan Ligons Robinson - the weekly show combines news and information, stats, as well as in-depth interview segments with some of the most notable names in and around the WNBA, and deep dives on the history of the game and its pro teams
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We are two sisters who love true crime. We cover murder with a splash of disappearances. Our aim is to bring awareness to unsolved cases and attempt to understand the solved ones. We have an all-crime, no tangents kind of style.
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Ark Books: The Heartening Tale of a Volunteer-Run Bookstore in Copenhagen
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Ark Books in Copenhagen is a non-profit, volunteer-run, International Bookstore. It’s the place to find books published in English, and although they specialize in fiction, those interested in poetry and theory, especially critical theory, will not leave disappointed. Ever wondered how a volunteer-run, non-profit bookstore operates and thrives in t…
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Discussing Ethical Dysfunction in Literature With Author Paul Vidich
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Ready for a deep dive into the world of writing and publishing? Join me as I chat with author Paul Vidich who traded his corporate media suit for a writer's pen. We'll traverse through his personal anecdotes revealing the inspiration behind his latest novel, Beirut Station. Vidich shares the artistic process behind the book's cover design and we di…
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Jen Bird And Athena Books: Fostering Community Through Literature
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Ever wondered how someone can transition from lawyering to managing an independent bookstore? Meet Jen Bird, the co-founder of Athena Books located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. As a former lawyer, her unique journey to entrepreneurship promises not only to inspire but also to challenge your perception about career change. She shares how her passi…
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The Literary Path: How Dr. Stefanie Caeners Found her Passion
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Imagine having an indie bookstore all to yourself for an entire night. Join me in this episode as I chat with fellow book lover and Bookstagrammer, Dr. Stefanie Caeners, a Literary Studies lecturer who had just that experience. We talk about indie bookshops, books we love, Edinburgh, and reading. Stefanie's journey is a fascinating one. From discov…
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The Intersection of Creativity and Education with Rachel Ignotofsky
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In this episode I chat with illustrator and author, Rachel Ignotofsky about blending illustration and education, crayons, women in STEM, and her latest book, What's Inside A Caterpillar Cocoon? Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times Best Selling author and illustrator, based in California. She grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of Star Trek and…
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Sheryl Shurville's Journey: From Nursing to Nurturing Bookshops
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Ever wonder how a small indie bookstore doesn't just survive, but thrive in today's digital age? Meet Sheryl Shurville, the dynamic co-owner of the Chiltern Bookshops; Chorleywood and Gerrards Cross in the UK. Sheryl's fascinating journey from nursing to bookselling is one that will inspire you, as she shares the secrets behind the success of her b…
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It's a supermax episode of Queens of the Court. For the last show of the season, Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss some of the spicy quotes following the WNBA Finals, answer a whole bunch of listener mailbag questions, make some wild free agency predictions, and discuss the news that Phoenix hired Nate Tibbetts to serve as the franchise's …
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Exploring the Art of Mystery Writing and Magic with Crime Fiction Author Tom Mead
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Tease your curiosity with Tom Mead, a UK crime fiction author whose passion for golden age mystery authors and locked room mysteries will captivate your attention. Tom unravels the craft of creating an intriguing whodunit, discussing locked room and closed circle mysteries, and the allure of puzzle style mysteries that have fascinated readers for c…
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Night Night! (WNBA Finals Post-Game Reaction)
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The Las Vegas Aces are the 2023 WNBA champions! And right after the final buzzer, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson turned on their mics to record this special episode of Queens of the Court. If you have any questions you're burning to have answered by Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. And please remembe…
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Are You Serious?! (WNBA Finals Game 3 Recap)
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On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson talk all things WNBA Finals: from the New York Liberty forcing Game 4 to Chelsea Gray's injury to Jonquel Jones' postseason impact. Plus, they discuss the All-WNBA Teams and the news that Teresa Weatherspoon has been hired as head coach of the Chicago Sky. To learn …
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Exploring the Power of Writing in Processing Grief with Dina Gachman
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Have you ever pondered the profound impact that writing can have on the processing of grief? Join me as I walk through this journey with award-winning journalist and best-selling ghostwriter, Dina Gachman. Her captivating journey from a horse-loving child writer to an influential scribe is a riveting one. We touch on the fuels of her creativity, an…
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Take Some Pride In Your Defense (WNBA Finals Special)
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The WNBA Finals are underway and Queens of the Court co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson are pumped. They talk vibes from game one between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, and Sheryl shares why she was thinking of ditching her courtside seat for a spot on the bench. Plus, they discuss what each team needs to adjust ahead of game two…
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Exploring the Enchanting Yet Eerie Literary World of Catriona Ward
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the captivating life of Catriona Ward, a beloved international best-selling author. Traverse the globe with us as we uncover her unique childhood experiences in various countries and delve into how these experiences shaped her trajectory as a writer. Discover how her stint studying English at the Unive…
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WNBA Finals Preview (feat. Syd Colson and Theresa Plaisance)
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WNBA Champions Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance of the "Syd and TP Show" stop by "Queens of the Court" to chat with co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson about everything from their new show to the WNBA playoffs to what it means to be a benchwarmer. Plus, Jordan and Sheryl preview the WNBA Finals, discuss the results of MVP voting and give…
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In this episode, I chat with British author Laura Shepherd-Robinson about her latest novel The Square of Sevens, switching from politics to writing, historical research, and her publishing story. Laura Shepherd-Robinson has a BSc in Politics from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics. She worke…
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On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson unpack the 2023 WNBA Semifinals, from the Connecticut Sun's road win against the New York Liberty to A'ja Wilson's iconic performance over in Las Vegas. Plus, things get a little spicy when Sheryl and Jordan unpack how the WNBA's end-of-season awards are determined.…
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Katya Cengel, Straitjackets And Lunch Money
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In this episode, I welcome back journalist and author Katya Cengel. We chat about her new non-fiction memoir, Straitjackets And Lunch Money, the importance of listening to children's voices, her time in a psychosomatic unit at a children's hospital when she was age ten, and how depression led her to not eating. Katya Cengel is a freelance writer an…
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Remember Who You Are (feat. Monica McNutt)
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With three of four teams having clinched a spot in the WNBA semis, ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt stops by "Queens of the Court" to recap a wild Liberty-Mystics game and explain what Las Vegas needs to do to hold off the Dallas Wings. If you have any questions you're burning to have answered by Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queenso…
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Tiffany Smith, Copperfield's Books, Texas
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In this episode, I chat with Tiffany Smith, owner of Copperfield's Books about computerizing inventory, family, local authors, and books. Copperfield's Books is a family-owned and operated independent bookstore, proud to have served the Spring/Klein and surrounding communities of Texas for nearly 30 years. The store was purchased by the Smiths in 2…
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With the 2023 WNBA Playoffs beginning on Wednesday, Queens of the Court co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson preview all four first round matchups and predict which team they think will come out on top. Plus, Sheryl and Jordan say goodbye to the four teams whose seasons just came to an end and add a little bit of context to all of the record…
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In this episode, I chat with author Matt Mendez about his new novel The Broke Hearts, his attachment to the desert, writing for YA readers, and incorporating multiple forms of writing into one manuscript. Matt Mendez is the author of Barely Missing Everything, his debut novel, and the short story collection Twitching Heart. Barely Missing Everythin…
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Triple-Doubles Aren't Easy (feat. Alyssa Thomas)
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This episode of Queens of the Court features WNBA All-Star candidate Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun. Alyssa talks to co-host Sheryl Swoopes about the lessons her mom taught her from a young age, how bonkers it is that she is almost averaging a triple-double this season, and why she thought about leaving the Sun after the 2022 season. If you h…
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In this episode, I chat with Natania Jansz co-owner of Sort of Books about what led her to start a publishing company with her partner, Mark Ellingham in 1999, book cover designers, distribution for indie publishers, and author Shehan Karunatilaka's novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida winning the 2022 Booker Prize. Sort of Books is an independen…
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So Young, So Naive, So Full Of Mystics Pride
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On this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson revisit their "way too early" predictions from the very beginning of the WNBA season to see how well they held up. Plus, Sheryl and Jordan discuss how the playoff picture is looking and discuss your listener picks for MVP! If you have any questions you're burning …
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In this episode, I chat with Christina Gerhardt about her new book, Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean, the politics of the climate crisis, poetry of islanders, and the environmental humanities. Christina Gerhardt is Associate Professor at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Senior Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, an…
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On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss Nikki McCray-Penson's induction into the Washington Mystics' Hall of Fame, Sabrina Ionescu's missing shoes, the news that the WNBA could be expanding to Denver, and why Alyssa Thomas should be in the MVP conversation. Plus, Sheryl and Jordan parse through a …
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In this episode, I chat with Ahalya Naidu about Trilogy Curated Bookshop & Library which she owns with her partner Meethil Momaya about why they opened a bookshop and library, the importance of books in translation, local authors in Mumbai, and where to get the best chai in India! Trilogy Curated Bookshop and Library, located in Bandra West, Mumbai…
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It's a spicy one! On this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson analyze the New York Liberty's decisive win over the Las Vegas Aces in the Commissioner Cup Championship Game -- and provide some pre-game advice to both teams ahead of their rematch on Thursday night. Plus, Sheryl discusses what it meant to pres…
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In this episode, I chat with Fonda Lee about what prompted her decision to become a serious writer, her innate love and respect for animals, her novella Untethered Sky, and her path from her first finished manuscript to finding an agent and publishing deal. Fonda Lee is the author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City,contin…
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On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson analyze the New York Liberty's thrashing of the Las Vegas Aces -- and what it means ahead of their rematch on August 15 for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Game presented by Coinbase. Plus, Sheryl and Jordan talk all things Phoenix Mercury: from Diana Taura…
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In this episode, I chat with author Elizabeth L Silver about her new novel The Majority, women in the workplace and motherhood, teaching creative writing, and books. Elizabeth L Silver is the author of The Majority , as well as the memoir, The Tincture of Time: A Memoir of (Medical) Uncertainty , and the novel, The Execution of Noa P. Singleton . H…
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The Vibes Gotta Stay Vibing (feat. Courtney Williams)
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On this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson talk about the week's biggest WNBA headlines, including the recent news that Brittney Griner is sitting out a few games to focus on her mental health. Plus, Jordan sits down with a special guest: Courtney Williams of the Chicago Sky. Courtney talks about why she n…
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In this episode, I chat with Paulina Porizkova about her book No Filter, The Good, The Bad, And The Beautiful, living in an all-male household, crazy weather, and receiving a call from Maria Shriver. Paulina Porizkova is a Czechoslovak-born writer. A former model, she was the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustr…
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They Don't Know How Good They Can Be
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It might be hard to believe, but we are already halfway through the 2023 WNBA season. On this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson step back and take a look at the standings with playoffs just around the corner. If you have any questions you're burning to have answered, you can send them to queensofthecourt@…
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In this episode, I chat with author Jenny Xie about her debut novel Holding Pattern, exploring intimacy through cuddling, negative space, and books. Jenny Xie is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree whose debut novel, Holding Pattern, is forthcoming from Riverhead Books in June 2023. Her short fiction has appeared in AGNI, Ninth Letter, Jo…
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With Summer in full swing, I thought I’d give you a short mini-in-between episode about one of my favorite places in California, Santa Barbara. Enjoy! In the 1870s, eucalyptus trees were planted on the grounds of what would become known as the American Riviera in Santa Barbara, California. With the arrival of the rail line in 1897, tourists began t…
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The Dawgs Did Not Come Out Biting (WNBA All-Star Special)
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In this special episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson are TOGETHER in Las Vegas to recap the 2023 WNBA All-Star game. They discuss everything from Brittney Griner's All-Star return to Jewell Loyd's MVP trophy to all of the fans they met in Vegas. Plus, Sheryl pitches an idea for how WNBA alums can participate…
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In this episode, I chat with Otto Penzler, owner of The Mysterious Bookshop about publishing, the genre of mystery and crime fiction, female mystery writers, and collecting first editions. Opened in 1979 by Otto Penzler, The Mysterious Bookshop is the oldest mystery specialist book store in America. Previously located in midtown, the bookshop now c…
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On this episode of "Queens of the Court" co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson begin by paying tribute to the late Nikki McCray-Penson. Sheryl and Jordan also discuss A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart's draft picks for this week's WNBA All-Star Game, NBA 2K's decision to put Sabrina Ionescu on the cover of this year's game, and Kelsey Plum's re…
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In this episode, I chat with Deborah Crossland about her new YA novel, The Quiet Part Out Loud, teaching, landing her dream agent, and mythology! Deborah Crossland teaches English and mythology at her local community college, studies mythology and depth psychology in her Ph.D. program, and writes myth-based, contemporary novels for young adults. Sh…
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Everyone knows the Las Vegas Aces are really good. But on this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss all of the things going on behind-the-scenes that have led to Vegas's on-court success. Plus, Sheryl and Jordan analyze the full list of All-Star players (and explain what happens if one of them can't …
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In this episode, I chat with Andy Durkin about the family owned and run Petrach's Bookshop, Tasmanian authors, the demographics of Tasmania, and must-see places to visit in the beautiful heart-shape island state of Tasmania, Australia. Petrarch’s Bookshop has existed in Launceston, Tasmania as a general bookshop since 1985, providing exceptional cu…
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On this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game starters, discuss the Phoenix Mercury's decision to part ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard, and give some flowers to Destanni Henderson after a stellar showing over the weekend with the L.A. Sparks. Plus, Sheryl and Jordan…
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In this episode, I chat with Jennifer De Leon about teaching, learning, her writing, and how reading fiction helps develop empathy. Jennifer De Leon graduated from Connecticut College with a double-major in International Relations and French, and earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of San Francisco’s Center for Teaching Excellen…
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We're All Fighting To Be Respected (feat. Bigggg Lo)
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On this episode of "Queens of the Court," co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson celebrate Juneteenth with a special guest: Lauren "Lo" Dreher (aka @BiggggLo). They discuss Lo's role in diversifying WNBA media, plus they give some flowers to five players who have been killing it recently. Plus, with charter flights still in the news, Jordan sh…
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58: The Disappearance of Baby DeOrr Kunz Jr.
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In today's episode we cover the unsolved disappearance of two year old DeOrr Kunz Jr. who went missing during a camping trip with his parents, his great grandpa, and his great grandpa's friend on July 10, 2015. After extensive ground and air searches, and two private investigators looking into the case, DeOrr's disappearance still remains a mystery…
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In this episode, I chat with Hannah Pittard about her new book, We Are Too Many, styles of writing, divorce, and teaching. Hannah Pittard is the author of four novels and a forthcoming memoir. Her books have been recommended by the New York Times; Chicago Tribune; O, The Oprah Magazine; Time; The Guardian; The Washington Post; Belletrist; Powell’s …
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On this week's episodes of "Queens of the Court," hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson unpack the incident at the Dallas Airport when Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were harassed by a YouTuber, the renewed calls for league-wide charter flights, and the WNBA jersey retirement ceremonies for Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles. Plus, th…
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In this episode, I chat with Charlotte Guest, manager of The Book Bird, about ethnic diversity in West Geelong, bookselling, local authors, and books! The Book Bird is a small, independent bookshop that prides itself on matching readers with books they love. The staff believes bookshops are repositories of wisdom and spaces of learning. Located on …
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There were so many close WNBA games this week and Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson are here to break them down. From the Indiana Fever almost pulling off a massive upset against the Las Vegas Aces to the Chicago Sky rallying back from a 19-point deficit to defeat New York Liberty, there's plenty to talk about on this week's episode of "Queens of …
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