Dec 2021

Episode 41: Finding Joy

In 2015, Kate Bowler was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. She was 35. “The chronic nature of what I had really lent itself to people wanting to openly explain why I was suffering. Was it something I ate? Was it something I did spiritually? Like, who’s at fault here? You know, mayb ... Show More

29m 10s

Nov 2021

Episode 40: Grandfather of the Forest

“On the last day of the world, I would want to plant a tree.” A story about people coming together, willing to try something. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. If you haven’t already, please follow the show and ... Show More

29m 21s

Oct 2021

Episode 39: Can I Speak to David?

"I began to think: ‘Oh, my gosh. Everyone was against me dropping out of college, marrying a complete stranger, and moving to New York. Perhaps they may have been on to something.’” If you haven’t already, please follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://apple.co/2 ... Show More

28m 51s

Jun 2022

Betsy Cox's Story

This week, a favorite episode from the archives: Betsy is having one of those days where everything feels like a struggle. But then a kind stranger offers a few simple words that shift her perspective. If you like the show, you can support us on our <a href="https://www ... Show More

4m 6s

May 2024

The Emotional Legacy of the Holocaust with Judy Batalion

In this episode of Just the Right Book, Judy Batalion joins Roxanne to discuss her book, The Light of Days, out now from William Morrow & Company. Buy the book from RJ Julia:The Light of Days - Judy BatalionSign up for our podcast newsletterJust The Right Book SubscriptionPromo C ... Show More

56m 33s

Aug 2020

Ep 3: Community and Belonging with Mia Birdsong

In this episode, Prentis sits down with Mia Birdsong, storyteller, community curator, and author of the recent book, How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community. Listen as Prentis and Mia explore our longing for, redefinition of, and ever-evolving relationship to ... Show More

52m 15s

Nov 2021

Ep. 121 | Looking Back: Author Interviews

In this week’s episode, we look back at past author interviews throughout the years, and Kendra shares some behind-the-scenes memories around some of her most memorable interviews. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. F ... Show More

50m 24s

Feb 2025

You're That Light

On the podcast this week: Stories about Black love, staying true to yourself, and remembering the loved ones who made us.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privac ... Show More

12m 27s

May 2023

Through the Eyes of La Castiglione

More than a hundred years before the selfie became commonplace, a woman in France used photographs to immortalize her favorite subject: herself. But as she aged, she became a lighting rod for our cultural conversation about growing old and the power of beauty. S ... Show More

30m 43s

Apr 2022

E64: Mildred Fish-Harnack, part 2

Concluding part of our double podcast episode about Mildred Fish-Harnack, the US-born woman at the centre of the underground resistance to Nazism in Berlin during World War II. In conversation with Rebecca Donner, Mildred’s great great niece and author of All the Frequent Trouble ... Show More

47m 42s

Apr 2023

Amelia Earhart: Across the Atlantic | 100th Episode, Amelia’s Final Flight | 3

It’s officially Against the Odds’ 100th episode! To celebrate the milestone, hosts Cassie De Pecol and Mike Corey sit down to reminisce about their favorite seasons, swap stories of their own adventures, and discuss the pioneers who inspire them. Later, author and podcaster Chris ... Show More

39m 6s

Apr 2022

2. Golden Girls

This is a story about a Bosnian Muslim refugee turned radio icon. Or so we thought. In this next chapter of REP, Noor examines the art of listening, how to revisit the stories we've told before, and what happens when you really get to know your friends. *Transcripts are avail ... Show More

48m 33s

Episode 37: What Gets Told