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[thebellekeys]

My Year of (Educational) Podcasts

I spent 12,000 minutes this year listening to podcasts according to Spotify. No, I do not listen to alphamale or girlboss or true crime podcasts– I mostly listen to history, philosophy, and literature podcasts i.e. educational podcasts. Here are 12 fun, well-executed podcasts I’d recommend if you’d like to learn more about your favourite (Humanities and Social Sciences) topics.

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. This is a podcast about the history of sex and sexuality. The podcast pays special attention to overlooked aspects of queer history, pop culture, and cultural superstitions. The love life and sex life of historical and artistic figures are also discussed with historians.

Dan Snow's History Hit. This podcasts discusses the most exciting and culturally relevant historical events and figures with expert panel guests. Clears up historical misconceptions and deals with the most interesting topics in an engaging way.

Occult Confessions. This podcast is about the history of the occult, witches, folklore, magicians, and conspiracies. There are discussions of folklore, religious history, and cults. The themes are dark but quite fascinating.

Intelligence Squared. This podcast is centered on cultural and academic debates and deep-dives into polemical topics among top UK experts. I really enjoy their episodes about writers, art, and artists.

The History of Literature. This is about, well, the history of literature i.e. the contexts that created impressive writers, literary movements, and literary works. It also debates and critically discusses classic works.

The Korea File. Y'all know I love kpop and kdramas and by extension, am quite fascinated by Korean culture and society given how much I interact with Korean media. This podcast, produced by a couple of Korean guys, critically explores Korean media, culture, society, and history.

Not Just the Tudors. A fun history podcast that doesn't only cover English Tudor history, but definitely covers a whole damn lot of English Tudor history. Mainly focuses on 13th-17th century global history.

Classical Stuff You Should Know. A podcast about the classical world, the Western Canon, and world philosophy. Discussions of the classics are in conversational layman terms. Topics not restricted to the Graeco-Roman world.

Why Theory. A podcast that uses philosophy and psychological theory to examine culture, history, art and human behavior. Lots of pertinent contemporary social topics are discussed.

Brown History. A podcast about South Asia and "brown" Asian demographics. A wide range of topics, from Pakistani history to the Indian diaspora to Afghan migration to the colonization of India by Great Britain.

Philosophize This!. This podcast covers philosophy, philosophies, and philosophers. I highly recommend listening to the episodes in order as much as possible. Breaks down the complex philosophical ideas using simple terms.

The Thing About Austen. This is a podcast about the world of Jane Austen from the time period to the people to the culture which influenced her big literary hits. Hits that sweet spot between literature and history in a creative way. Recommend for all the Pride and Prejudice (2005) fanatics.

[reginaldkoettlitz]

they need to invent a summer that isnt warm. i yearn for antarctica

[catchymemes]

[crimsolyn]

I think the purest form of love is just wanting someone to notice life with you. "taste this. look at that. hear this song." again and again. until you can't imagine noticing life without them.

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

i am delighted to inform you of the existence of the Rosefinch, which is a real actual bird that exists!

I would like to add,, strawberry finches

They’re dating🥰

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

[somewordsarebiggerthanothers]

[rosenkranz-does-things]

probably the last studies this year

[byjove]

Cemeteries are not wastes of space. Historical cemeteries ESPECIALLY are not wastes of space. The fact developers are continuously foaming at the mouth to destroy them and put a strip mall up in their place should make you even more determined to help maintain them. In urban areas, they are a haven for wildlife. They are a green space. If you are too afraid of death to utilize them for that purpose, that is on you.

[mckitterick]

[rip-quizilla]

[tiktaalic]

I was born in the exact right generation I love being an unmarried woman in my twenties with my own bank account and no children

[tiktaalic]

This getting reblogged with “and my thirties” “and my forties” “and my fifties” “and my sixties”

[humortrain]

[byjove]

Cemeteries are not wastes of space. Historical cemeteries ESPECIALLY are not wastes of space. The fact developers are continuously foaming at the mouth to destroy them and put a strip mall up in their place should make you even more determined to help maintain them. In urban areas, they are a haven for wildlife. They are a green space. If you are too afraid of death to utilize them for that purpose, that is on you.

[weltenwellen]

Andrea Gibson, Lord of the Butterflies

[weltenwellen]

Nikki Giovanni, The Collected Poetry, 1968-1998

[weltenwellen]

Leila Chatti, from "I Went Out to Hear"

[lost-in-eriador]

in 2026, remember how GOOD writing feels. remember how satsfying it is to get your characters to the point you have been dying to get to, where they will experience the love, fear, relief or whatever the feeling you want to bring to life may be. let this year be the year of writing, prgress and of satisfactory endings.

[lazysoulwriter]

jealous hearts

content: age gap, jealousy, possessive tones, playful angst, teasing, kisses

you’re joel miller’s worst habit.

the one he pretends he’s trying to quit.

you’re curled up on his couch like you belong there — socked feet tucked under your thighs, wearing one of his old t-shirts that smells like sawdust, coffee, and him. the tv hums quietly in the background, but joel isn’t watching it. he’s watching you. always is.

and that’s the problem.

“you should be seein’ people your age,” he says for the third time that week, voice low, careful. like if he says it gently enough, it won’t hurt either of you.

you glance at him over the rim of your mug. “i am seeing someone my age.”

his jaw tightens. “that ain’t what i meant.”

you smile. slow. sweet. dangerous.

“i know.”

joel miller has rules. lots of them. unspoken, self-made, built like walls around his heart. and the biggest one is that you deserve better than a man in his forties with rough hands, a permanent frown line, and too much fear of ruining you.

he calls you angel. baby. sweet girl. then tells you to leave.

so today, you decide to poke the bear.

“actually,” you say casually, scrolling on your phone, “i might be busy tomorrow night.”

he stiffens immediately. doesn’t look at you. “busy how.”

you hum. “i have a date.”

silence.

thick. heavy. dangerous.

joel slowly turns his head toward you. “a what.”

you bite your lip like you’re thinking. “a date. dinner. drinks. he’s… what, twenty-nine? thirty?”

the mug in his hand hits the table a little too hard.

“you’re jokin’.”

you shrug. “why would i be joking? you keep telling me to see someone my age. figured i’d listen.”

his nostrils flare. you can feel the switch flip — the quiet, controlled joel unraveling thread by thread.

“who is he,” joel asks.

the tone is wrong. too calm. too sharp.

“a guy,” you say innocently. “nice. funny. very into me.”

joel laughs once. bitter. humorless. “of course he is.”

you push further. because you can. because he’s been pushing you away for weeks.

“he asked if i wanted to stay over.”

that does it.

joel stands so fast the couch shifts. he paces once, runs a hand through his hair, then turns back to you with fire in his eyes.

“you ain’t stayin’ over at some kid’s place.”

you raise a brow. “why not?”

“because he doesn’t know you,” joel snaps. “doesn’t know how you take your coffee. doesn’t know you hate loud bars. doesn’t know the look you get when you’re tired but won’t admit it.”

you swallow.

he steps closer.

“he doesn’t get to touch you,” joel continues, voice dropping, rough and raw. “doesn’t get to look at you like you’re somethin’ he earned.”

your heart is racing now.

“and you do?” you whisper.

he stops right in front of you.

“yes,” joel says without hesitation. “i do.”

silence again — but this one crackles.

you stand up slowly, close enough now that you can feel his heat. “so what is it, joel? am i too young… or am i yours?”

his hands come up before he can stop himself. big. steady. settling on your waist like they’ve been waiting all day.

his forehead drops against yours.

“you’re mine,” he breathes. “been mine. that’s the damn problem.”

you smile, soft and wicked all at once. “good. because the date’s fake.”

he pulls back. blinks. “what.”

“no guy. no dinner. just wanted to see if you’d finally stop lying to yourself.”

for a second, joel just stares at you.

then he groans — low, helpless — and pulls you into his chest, holding you like he’s afraid you’ll disappear.

“you’re cruel,” he mutters into your hair.

you kiss his jaw. “and you’re obsessed.”

his lips find yours — slow at first, like he’s still fighting it — then deeper, hungrier, full of everything he’s been holding back.

when he finally pulls away, his thumb rests under your chin.

“don’t do that again,” he murmurs. “nearly lost my damn mind.”

✦ please do not copy, repost, or translate this work. © lazysoulwriter // i write with a lot of love and care, so please respect that.

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

Other Words for "Look" + With meanings | List for writers

Many people create lists of synonyms for the word 'said,' but what about the word 'look'? Here are some synonyms that I enjoy using in my writing, along with their meanings for your reference. While all these words relate to 'look,' they each carry distinct meanings and nuances, so I thought it would be helpful to provide meanings for each one.

Gaze - To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration or thought.

Glance - A brief or hurried look.

Peek - A quick and typically secretive look.

Peer - To look with difficulty or concentration.

Scan - To look over quickly but thoroughly.

Observe - To watch carefully and attentively.

Inspect - To look at closely in order to assess condition or quality.

Stare - To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.

Glimpse - To see or perceive briefly or partially.

Eye - To look or stare at intently.

Peruse - To read or examine something with great care.

Scrutinize - To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Behold - To see or observe a thing or person, especially a remarkable one.

Witness - To see something happen, typically a significant event.

Spot - To see, notice, or recognize someone or something.

Contemplate - To look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Sight - To suddenly or unexpectedly see something or someone.

Ogle - To stare at in a lecherous manner.

Leer - To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious way.

Gawk - To stare openly and stupidly.

Gape - To stare with one's mouth open wide, in amazement.

Squint - To look with eyes partially closed.

Regard - To consider or think of in a specified way.

Admire - To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.

Skim - To look through quickly to gain superficial knowledge.

Reconnoiter - To make a military observation of a region.

Flick - To look or move the eyes quickly.

Rake - To look through something rapidly and unsystematically.

Glare - To look angrily or fiercely.

Peep - To look quickly and secretly through an opening.

Focus - To concentrate one's visual effort on.

Discover - To find or realize something not clear before.

Spot-check - To examine something briefly or at random.

Devour - To look over with eager enthusiasm.

Examine - To inspect in detail to determine condition.

Feast one's eyes - To look at something with great enjoyment.

Catch sight of - To suddenly or unexpectedly see.

Clap eyes on - To suddenly see someone or something.

Set eyes on - To look at, especially for the first time.

Take a dekko - Colloquial for taking a look.

Leer at - To look or gaze in a suggestive manner.

Rubberneck - To stare at something in a foolish way.

Make out - To manage to see or read with difficulty.

Lay eyes on - To see or look at.

Pore over - To look at or read something intently.

Ogle at - To look at in a lecherous or predatory way.

Pry - To look or inquire into something in a determined manner.

Dart - To look quickly or furtively.

Drink in - To look at with great enjoyment or fascination.

Bask in - To look at or enjoy something for a period of time.

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[diyasgarden]

and he is also good looking so….