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  • 14 Dr Diana Ferrus | Dancing with a Trailblazer

    14 Dr Diana Ferrus | Dancing with a Trailblazer
    2025/08/04
    Diana Ferrus chats to Lynn Joffe about her fascinating children's storybook.

    Lynn Joffe interviews acclaimed author, poet and storyteller, Dr Diana Ferrus, about her fascinating children’s storybook, The Boy Who Loved to Dance,’ published by New Africa Books in English and Afrikaans, and read by the author on Solid Gold Story Time. Their discussion ranges from Diana’s extensive experience of authorship and the difference between traditional and self-publishing. Ferrus speaks about the content, themes and messages of Die Seun Wat Net Wou Dans, the story of Johaar Mosaval, a Muslim boy from District 6, whose passion for dance led him from the streets of Cape Town to the grand stages of the world. And home again. · Call Gavin
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    19 分
  • 13 Khutšo Swafo | Bringing her book to life

    13 Khutšo Swafo | Bringing her book to life
    2025/07/05
    Listen to Lynn Joffe chatting to Khutso Swafo, author and publisher of Palesa, Flower of the Forest, her intriguing children’s book about caring and sharing our planet with every living thing. Their conversation covers Khutso’s journey to publication and her inspiration for the book: her very own daughter, her flower, Palesa. Parks and Read · Buy the book now · Call Gavin
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    22 分
  • 12 Gomolemo Moagi | An author's journey

    12 Gomolemo Moagi | An author's journey
    2025/05/31
    Author and storyteller, Lynn Joffe, interviews Gomolemo Moagi about her new children’s story, ‘Bontle’s New Wheels', published by New Africa Books as a storybook in English and Sesotho and as two episodes on Solid Gold Story Time. Their discussion ranges from Gomolemo’s experience of her story going out into the world, the world of words and being saved by books, and the strong women who have raised her along her journey to publication. New Africa Books published Bontle's New Wheels in English and Sesotho. · Call Gavin
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    22 分
  • 11 Amanda Horwitz | Unpacking the story of Lulu and Sarge

    11 Amanda Horwitz | Unpacking the story of Lulu and Sarge
    2025/02/03
    Lynn Joffe, producer of Solid Gold Story Time chats to Amanda Horwitz about her delightful children's book 'Lulu and Sarge in the Bee-sting Operation'. Amanda discusses the inspiration behind the book, which is based on her two real life dachshunds, Lulu and Sarge. The two women, who share a background in copywriting, chat about Amanda’s publishing journey, future projects and how the core idea in the book sets an example of what's possible in life for us to live a beautiful, wholesome, content life together. Connect with Amanda · Listen to Lulu & Sarge in the Bee-sting Operation · Call Gavin
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    23 分
  • 10 Lara Nathan | Reaching children through books and podcasts

    10 Lara Nathan | Reaching children through books and podcasts
    2024/11/05
    Join Lynn Joffe in conversation with Lara Nathan about her book 'Jamie Shai and His Superpower', which is based on her son Jamie who has cerebral palsy.

    Lara explains that cerebral palsy affects Jamie's muscle control, limiting his physical abilities but not his cognitive functions. Jamie communicates through an eye-tracking device and has a remarkable ability to connect with people through his smile.

    Lara emphasizes the importance of seeing differently abled individuals as special and encourages interaction with them. She discusses Jamie's schooling, his relationships with siblings, and the family dynamics. Lara expresses her desire for the book to be shared widely to promote understanding and acceptance of differently abled individuals. The interview concludes with information on where to purchase the book and how to contact Lara directly. Listen to Lara reading this book · Call Gavin
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    10 分
  • 09 The podcast election

    09 The podcast election
    2024/10/29
    It is said that JFK defeated Nixon partly because of how they each appeared on the first televised presidential debate. Kennedy looked good and confident, and Nixon "sweaty and shifty."

    Since then we've had a Facebook election, a Twitter one, and even a Google one.

    Listen to this snippet from the Prof G Markets podcast about how the 2024 election, with Trump on Rogan, has turned out to be the podcast election.

    This long from conversation with politicians will shape who wins over the next few years. Listen to the full episode · Call Gavin
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    1 分
  • 08 Podcasts as a corporate weapon

    08 Podcasts as a corporate weapon
    2024/10/29
    In this snippet, hear Scott Galloway's take on activist investor, Eliott, using podcasts to influence stakeholders in the runup to a vote. Listen to the full episode · Call Gavin
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    2 分
  • 07 Extract from David Remnick interview with Malcolm Gladwell

    07 Extract from David Remnick interview with Malcolm Gladwell
    2024/10/21
    Listen to Malcolm speak passionately about where podcasts fit into the media landscape. And why he uses spoken word in some instances over the written word. Listen to the full interview · Call Gavin
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    8 分