The time of heroes was over. It was a time for … not-quite-so-heroes ! Join Dugongs and Seadragons, a live gaming podcast featuring an international collection of nerdy marine biologists playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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Since we've never been ones to keep interesting new books to ourselves, we're kicking off a series of conversations with Book of the Month authors about God only knows what. Recorded at Book of the Month headquarters on West 27th St. in front of a live audience of raucous employees! Give us your ears and we'll give you a look into the minds of writers we admire and a treasure trove of anecdotes, wisdom, and fun. Suggestions or ideas? Email us at virtualbooktour@bookofthemonth.com.
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Planty Planty Zoo Zoo is a fantastical imaginary zoo and botanic gardens dreamt up by podcast hosts Steph and Connor and described here, on the ridiculous plant (and zoo)-based podcast Planty Planty Zoo Zoo. Each week, one animal and one plant species are added to PPZZ. Listeners are transported to an imaginary world, where they can learn about plant and wildlife biodiversity, conservation, and care in zoos and botanic gardens. So, whether you're a nature lover or simply curious about the wo ...
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Bedside Rounds is a storytelling podcast about medical history and medicine’s intersections with society and culture. Host Adam Rodman seeks to tell a few of these weird, wonderful, and intensely human stories that have made modern medicine.
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S2E84 – Lucien Finds a Clue!
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The crew managed to get the crowd out of the building and starts looking for clues as to why the fire happened. Lucien does what he normally does, and lucks out. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Isabel Banta on what makes a perfect pop song
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! This week we spoke with Isabel Banta on what it means to be a child popstar. We discussed the price of celebrity, coming-of-age experiences, and how music lets us all connect. It is 1997, and Amber Young has received a life-changing call. It’s a chance thousands of girls w…
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Rufi Thorpe's persona is a Germanic washerwoman.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! We had so much fun getting to talk to Rufi Thorpe, the author of Margo's Got Money Troubles on this week's episode of VBT! We talked about the consequences of snap judgements, how OnlyFans has shifted over the past couple of years, and Rufi's love for wrestling. As the chi…
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Laura Hankin and the romance of friendships in your 20s.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Live from the BOTM headquarters, Laura Hankin joins us to discuss her newest book, One-Star Romance. We had a lovely conversation about the romance of friendships in your 20s, why we shouldn't feel stuck in our timelines, and how Laura once got eviscerated by a teenager. N…
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S2E83 – That Lecture Was a Flaming Success… Said No One Ever!
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Herr Findlass’ lecture was really brought the house down… in flames… and now the crew is trying to save the mob from themselves. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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20. Planty Planty Interview-View #9: Iszi Lawrence
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🌿🦕 Meet Iszi Lawrence - author, radio host, historian and podcaster! 🦕🌿 Join Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with special guest, Iszi Lawrence! Get ready to explore the awe-inspiring diplodocus and its incredible journey through time in our imaginary zoo. 🌿 Iszi …
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Brynne Weaver and the golden age of smut.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Brynne Weaver joins us in the BOTM headquarters to discuss her newest book to The Ruinous Love trilogy, Leather & Lark. We asked Brynne why she was ruining all of our favorite foods and talked about how one woman's red flags might actually be another's green flag. Contract…
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S2E82 – For the Benefit of Herr Findlass.
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Finally the lecture day has arrived and Herr Findlass puts on a memorable performance. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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S2E81 – It Seems Like Preparing For A Lecture Takes Forever…
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The crew of the cephalosquad get caught up on what has happened at the calypso while they were away, and argue about whether or not clams should be in cocktails. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Mai Corland is afraid of birds.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! The author of Five Broken Blades joins us in the BOTM office for this week's episode! We talked to Mai Corland about her epic new book, Korean mythology and history, and the transition from writing for younger audiences to now writing for adults. It’s the season for treaso…
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S2E80 – Season 2 Special! Live at AwesomeCon 2024 Part II!
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Welcome Dear Listeners to the live at AwesomeCon 2024 Dugongs and Sea Dragons special 2 part episode! In the thrilling conclusion to part one of our special, the crew discovers the circus is not what it appears to be, and hatches a plan to help. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons…
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Kaliane Bradley has a crush from 1847.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time, joins us to celebrate her debut novel! We talked about how she fell in love with Graham Gore, what she would be "excited" to experience if she could go back to the Victorian Era, and her modern tech pet peeves. A government …
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S2E79 – Season 2 Special! Live at AwesomeCon 2024 Part I!
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Welcome Dear Listeners to the live at AwesomeCon 2024 Dugongs and Sea Dragons special 2 part episode! In this part, part of the crew decides to go on a relaxing break to the circus while preparing for Herr Findlass’ lecture. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons…
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Rachel Khong on what it means to be a real American.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Rachel Khong to discuss her new novel, Real Americans. We had so much fun asking the big questions like, “what do we inherit from our families and their histories,” and what it means to be a “real American.” Real Americans begins on…
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S2E78 – Preparing for a Good Ol’ Fashioned Lecture!
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The Cephalosquad has a much needed break and begins helping out their old friend Herr Findlass prepare for his lecture on Lumindinium! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Emiko Jean may be on a watch list…
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Emiko Jean, author of The Return of Ellie Black. We talk about how this book was originally written as a YA novel, her past as an entomologist and how it could inspire a future book, and why she may be on a government watch list... …
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S2E77 – Shh! We Are Conspiring Against The Drunk Whaling Admiral…
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The cephalosquad head home for some much deserved rest, payment, and to figure out what to do next. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Makiia Lucier would never eat a seadragon egg.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Makiia Lucier, author of Dragonfruit, joins us on this week’s episode of Virtual Book Tour! We learned that this beautiful fantasy novel was inspired by Makiia’s own memories of growing up on Guam and the historical elements that she used as inspiration for her story. Hana…
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S2E76 – Just Fooling Around In A Vat Of Acid
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The cephalosquad finally figure out what is in the vat of acid, and discover some mysterious clues about the false Captain Scrimshaw. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Yulin Kuang on what makes an office romance so hot.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! We had so much fun with Yulin Kuang, author of How to End a Love Story! We talked about her journey from screenwriter to author, what it's like to work in a writer's room, and what makes office romances so hot. Helen Zhang hasn’t seen Grant Shepard in the thirteen years si…
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S2E75 – While you were out… We Started Looting!
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We do a long prologue to get people caught up on this whole section of the adventure and then join our crew on the deck of the blackfish while they try to pillage the Vessel. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Simone Gorrindo on the unusual expectations of a military wife.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Simone Gorrindo joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her new memoir, The Wives. We talk about uprooting her life from Manhattan to rural Georgia, the unusual expectations of being a military wife, and how her view of friendship changed. The Wives tells the sto…
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S2E74 – Always Go Out With a Bang!
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The battle with the fraudulent scrimshaw and his Kraken comes to an end. Hilarity ensues as they crew starts tying up loose ends. Apologies for the poor audio quality, we lost our original recording and had to complete it from individual backups. I’d like to say it won’t happen again in the future, but we are not great at learning from our mistakes…
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Holly Gramazio created every single person’s dream attic.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week’s episode, we sit down with Holly Gramazio to discuss her debut novel, The Husbands. We talked about the choice fatigue that comes with online dating, her background in game design, and the importance of playing to feel at home When Lauren returns home to her …
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S2E73 – Mutiny on the Blackfish Part II – The Fight Thickens!
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The Battle with the fraudulent scrimshaw rages on. The fraud looks like he’s on the ropes, but he has another trick up his sleeve. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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19. Welsh Cotoneaster and King Cobra
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🌿🐍 Unveiling the Welsh Cotoneaster and majestic King Cobra! 🐍🌿 Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where hosts Steph and Connor introduce you to two remarkable additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Join us as we unravel the fascinating stories behind the Welsh Cotoneaster and the awe-…
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Ashton Lattimore on the fight for freedom in 1830s Philadelphia.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week’s episode, we sit down with Ashton Lattimore to discuss her debut novel, All We Were Promised. We dove deep on the evolution of abolition in Philadelphia, how family ties bond us, and how her background as a lawyer and journalist finds its way into her writing…
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S2E72 – Mutiny on the Blackfish Part I – The Battle Commences!
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The Crew finally run into the Fraud and begin their battle! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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S2E71 – Searching for the Fraud!
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After a long tale from the real captain scrimshaw, the crew heads above decks to see if they can find the fraud! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsโดย © Travis Nielsen
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Steve Cavanagh’s hangover sent him to law school.
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All the way from Ireland, Steve Cavanagh joins us in the BOTM office to discuss his new thriller, Kill For Me, Kill For You. We discussed where the idea of a murder swap originated, when to get your revenge, and how a hangover sent him to law school. One dark evening on NYC’s Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, they realize …
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Amy Lin says grief is the final form of love.
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Amy Lin joins us at the BOTM HQ to discuss her new memoir, Here After. This was such a beautiful and moving conversation about how her late husband inspires her to be brave every day, why grief is the final form of love, and the importance of community during loss. Amy Lin never expected to find a love like the one she shares with her husband. Here…
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Sierra Greer predicts robot girlfriends.
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On this week’s episode, we sit down with Sierra Greer, author of Annie Bot! We had so much fun talking about the future of AI, the ways we never stop coming-of-age, and we play a rapid fire game of “Real or Fake AI.” Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has…
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Dugongs and Rum Flagon’s Season 2 Episode 15 – Sharks Vs. Dolphins Commentary
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Some of the crew are hanging out and talking about the Discovery Channel Documentary Sharks Vs. Dolphins: Bahamas Battleground!, which features our favorite cast member, Dr. Frances Farabaugh. We will be on a small hiatus whilst a bunch of us are busy doing a live filming at Awesome Con in Washington DC, on Sunday 10 March. We will be back on regul…
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Xochitl Gonzalez owes her college roommate $20.
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We are so excited to sit down with Xochitl Gonzalez to discuss her newest book Anita de Monte Laughs Last! We discussed why this book feels more personal to her than her debut, how our view of relationships change as we grow older, and why she owes her college roommate $20. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in NYC; her t…
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Dugongs and Rum Flagon’s Season 2 Episode 14 – Sharkano Commentary
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Some of the crew are hanging out and talking about the Discovery Channel Documentary Sharkano, which features our favorite cast member, Dr. Frances Farabaugh. We will be on a small hiatus whilst a bunch of us are busy doing a live filming at Awesome Con in Washington DC, on Sunday 10 March. We will be back on regular podcasts starting on the 18th. …
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