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Save on your utilities with compare and connect partnership 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

The Room Xchange is proud to present a new partnership with compare and connect enabling you to save money on your utilities. About this episode In this episode of The Room Xchange podcast, Ludwina Dautovic talks with Neil Saligrama, the founder and CEO of compare and connect. They discuss how the company is revolutionising the Australian and New Z…

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Episode 66: Unforgettable Short Stories 2:19:57

2M ago2:19:57

2:19:57

Short fiction fans, here's another episode tailor-made for you. Jude and John sit down and discuss some of our personal "unforgettable" short stories - not necessarily our all-time favorites, but the ones that we just can't get out of our heads... sometimes years or even decades after having read them. A few classics are discussed here (Bierce, Lov…

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Episode 65: Science Fiction Xtravaganza! 2:17:46

3M ago2:17:46

2:17:46

Welcome to the Book XChange's Science Ficiton Xtravaganza, wherein your humble twin hosts line up and discuss a plethora of science fiction titles we've read, remembered, and want to recommend. Science fiction is SUCH an incredibly broad genre to cover, and we don't even try to survey it all - rather, we list books we've read over the years that ha…

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FIXED Episode 64: The BXC’s Best Books of2023 2:08:52

4M ago2:08:52

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According to our personal (and this podcast's) annual tradition, brothers and co-hosts Jude and John Lovell list their favorite reading experiences of the year that was 2023. Then we choose a few titles each to dive into at greater length, titles that didn't come up or weren't discussed in depth in any of the episodes recorded in the past year. We …

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A Quick Message re: Episode 64 2:22

4M ago2:22

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John delivers a quick update on Episode 64, which was accidentally uploaded out of order. Tune in so you can figure out which Episode 64 is the right one to listen to/download. Thanks for supporting the show, folks. More great content coming!저자 John F. Lovell & Jude Joseph Lovell

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Episode 64: The BXC’s Best Books of 2023 2:08:52

4M ago2:08:52

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IMPORTANT: The editing on this version of Episode 64 was messed up, sadly, and the audio was accidentally uploaded in a jumbled order. We apologize for the screw-up. If you want to hear the Episode as it was originally intended, and we hope you do - please download the "FIXED Episode 64" version of this show, which will appear in the feed very soon…

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Episode 63: Memorable Female Characters in Fiction 2:04:46

4M ago2:04:46

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This time out, you're listening to the BookXXChange podcast... get it? We're focused on characters bearing the XX chromosome in Episode 63, wherein Jude and John choose their most memorable FEMALE characters in fiction. It's quite a diverse list as we cover everything from literary classics to Westerns, fantasy epics, immigrant stories, and even st…

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Episode 62: The BXC reviews ”The Rabbit Hutch” by Tess Gunty 2:01:54

5M ago2:01:54

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"The Rabbit Hutch" by Tess Gunty is a debut novel by a young writer from Indiana that has taken the literary world by storm, winning the prestigious National Book Award last year and garnering ecstatic praise far and wide. But what did America's favorite book nerd twins think of this buzzy, socially conscious novel? That question gets answered in e…

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HelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan Wilde 28:38

5M ago28:38

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Ever wished there was a simpler way to manage and share expenses? Today, we're having an enlightening discussion with Rowan Wilde, co-founder of HelpPay. It's a social impact payments platform that's making it easier to shoulder bills together. Rowan shares how HelpPay lets you create a link for others to chip in on expenses and speaks candidly abo…

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Episode 61: Stephen King, Then & Now (Part 2) 2:01:52

6M ago2:01:52

2:01:52

Well Constant Readers... one week later, we have made good on our promise (against all odds!) and we present to you Part 2 of our Stephen King extravaganza. We begin with an in-depth take on King's 2022 novel Fairy Tale, which we both enjoyed - and then, John lobs several King-related questions at Jude (the more experienced King reader) that are de…

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Episode 61: Stephen King, Then & Now (Part 1) 1:57:03

6M ago1:57:03

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Episode 61 of everyone's favorite twin-led book podcast is so big, it had to be split into two parts! But, when your subject is the all-time legend and prolific writer STEPHEN KING, well, then it makes sense. This double-barrelled episode has been a long time coming for your fraternal hosts, as we are of the generation that has literally grown up r…

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Solutions for Housing in Regional Australia with Laura Shooter 24:22

6M ago24:22

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Housing Trends & Affordability Challenges: Dive into a captivating exploration of the regional housing market with Laura Shooter, Managing Director at SJ Shooter Real Estate in Dubbo. This episode promises enlightening insights into the intricacies of the rental market, housing value trends, and the pressing matter of affordability issues faced by …

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Urban Planning and Housing Development with Nicola Smith 33:04

7M ago33:04

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Today's episode is a deep dive into urban and housing development with Nicola Smith, an accomplished urban and regional planner and director of Niche Planning Studio. Expertly navigating the current rental crisis and mortgage stress, she unveils the key factors that have steered us to our current housing crisis. Nicola breaks down terms like green …

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Navigating the Strata Sector and Rental Market Challenges with John Minns 30:00

7M ago30:00

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Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of the strata sector or manage the ever-evolving challenges of the rental market? We've got you covered in our enlightening conversation with John Minns, the pioneer New South Wales Property Services Commissioner. John, armed with his 30 years of experience, unravels the intricacies of the real estate …

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Episode 60: The Art of the Memoir 2:02:13

7M ago2:02:13

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What exactly is it about memoirs that make them so widely read and discussed, and so compelling? What distinguishes a good memoir from one that becomes a classic in the genre? What makes a person's experience or ordeal worth sharing with a wider audience, and what value can another person's trauma/survival story/struggle impart to a reader? For our…

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Episode 59: Read Around the World - Mexico 2:14:48

8M ago2:14:48

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In our second "Read Around the World" episode (the first being Episode 55), we turn our focus to our neighbors just south of us... the rich, fascinating, troubled and beautiful mystery that is Mexico. We touch on famous Mexican writers such as Paz, Fuentes and Ruflo, but also recommend titles in different genres (comic novels, crime novels, thrille…

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Episode 58: Ghosts! 2:09:11

9M ago2:09:11

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One of our "!" episodes (after "Thriller!" and "Monsters!," check the archive for those) which, we think, means a wide-ranging and rollicking ride through a popular genre of books. In this case, spectral encounters and paranormal activity... from dusty old classic haunted house tales to meta/modern freakouts that play with cliches and conventions, …

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Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Housing with Antony DiMase 31:18

9M ago31:18

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Ever wondered how architectural design could shape our future? Imagine a world where houses aren't just commodities, but sustainable spaces that nourish our lives and the planet. Join us as we explore this potential world with our guest Antony DiMase, of DiMase Architects. Antony champions the belief that good design has the power to enhance our li…

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Episode 57: The BXC Reviews ”Catch-22” by Joseph Heller 1:46:11

9M ago1:46:11

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Another episode-length discussion of a single novel we've deemed worthy of extra attention! This time around, the lads discuss an American classic neither of us were at all familiar with, Joseph Heller's world-famous debut novel Catch-22. We share our own personal impressions, talk about the impact it has had on the culture, compare and contrast it…

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Innovative Solutions for Student Accommodation on the Gold Coast with Jennine Tax 25:29

10M ago25:29

25:29

Welcome to episode 25 of The Room Xchange podcast, where we delve into the accommodation partnership between Study Gold Coast and The Room Xchange as part of their 'Host for the Coast' program. Join us as we explore how this collaboration is revolutionising the student community in the Gold Coast, Australia, and providing affordable accommodation s…

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Episode 56: Fathers in Literature 2:06:09

10M ago2:06:09

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We're a bit late here as far as the calendar goes, but the subject of fathers and fatherhood will never get stale. We had intended to publish this episode to align with Father's Day, but... June got away from us a little bit. That said, Jude and John talk about some of their most notable father figures in literature, and recommend books that explor…

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Our Matching Service Unveils the Perfect House-Sharing Arrangement 32:02

11M ago32:02

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Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we explore real-life stories and experiences. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of The Room Xchange and the transformative power of living together. Join us as we hear from Hansraj and Cate, two individuals who have embarked on a unique living arrangement through The Room…

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Episode 55: Read Around the World - Australia, New Zealand & Tasmania 2:17:06

11M ago2:17:06

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This time out, the BXC brothers begin their new occasional series, "Read Around the World," and set their sights on books from/about Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. These episodes will be your literary "travel guides" to places we may never get to visit in person, but have indeed visited in our imaginations and reading lives. We had a blast to…

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House-sharing, Co-Living and HMOs - Alternative Ways of Living with Peter Meek 37:09

11M ago37:09

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Finding a place to call home can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming task. Whether you're a homeowner, a renter, or someone interested in co-living arrangements, navigating the housing market can often leave you feeling uncertain and frustrated. In episode #23 of The Room Xchange Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Meek, a r…

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Episode 54: The BXC Reviews ”The Passenger” & ”Stella Maris” by Cormac McCarthy 2:04:32

12M ago2:04:32

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Our occasional "BXC Reviews" series returns with an in-depth discussion of the TWO new novels from the highly regarded American writer Cormac McCarthy. Since our show's inception we've been looking for a chance to discuss McCarthy's work, and while this episode isn't a deep dive into his whole catalog, it is an extensive (and spoiler-filled) discus…

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Women Helping Women: A Room Xchange Story 21:50

12M ago21:50

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Ludwina Dautovic introduces a new segment to The Room Xchange podcast called The Room Xchange Stories. These stories will provide insights and tips about house-sharing and will also include some of her own personal stories. The first one is about women helping women and is a very personal story for Ludwina. As the CEO and Founder of The Room Xchang…

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The Rental Application Process Needs to Change with Peter Schravemade 31:30

12M ago31:30

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Hello and welcome to The Room Xchange podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I’m talking to Peter Schravemade. Peter is an international educator and speaker in the area of Property, Construction and Development Marketing. He’s on the board of Proptech Association of Australia (of which I’m a member). He’s also a managing partner of Reach Australi…

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Episode 53: The Return! (What We’ve Been Reading) 2:01:36

1y ago2:01:36

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We are thrilled to be back, after a long hiatus, with a brand new episode in which your co-hosts Jude and John discuss some of the best books we read while we were on break. A little bit of Irish writing, poetry, a few science fiction selections, ancient civilizations, some social satire... there's quite a variety of titles here as regular follower…

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April 2023 update: the Book XChange podcast returns?? (teaser) 10:57

1y ago10:57

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After an extended hiatus due to technical challenges, Jude and John Lovell tease the return of the Book XChange podcast. Readers and book lovers around the world, buckle up! We hope to start bringing you new episodes very soon... Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Please do email us at bookxchangetwins@gmail.com. We're eager to get Th…

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Homely Captures the Stories of our Streets with David Webb 26:04

1y ago26:04

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Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with David Webb, Head of Industry for Homely. With 14 years’ experience across sales, property management, as a business owner and as an agency supplier, David brings a breadth of knowledge to his work while also seeking to anticipate the demands of …

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Plight of International Students Amidst Australia's Growing Rental Crisis with Josh Farr 30:35

1y ago30:35

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About Josh Farr, Founder of Campus Consultancy Josh Farr is an entrepreneur and leadership expert who founded Campus Consultancy in 2017. He has been working to connect and develop the most influential leaders across universities, as well as with graduate programs and high schools. In this episode, we discuss the plight of international students as…

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Community Land Trusts - A Grounded Approach to Housing with Karl Fitzgerald 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

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About Karl Fitzgerald - Economist and Director of Grounded Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Karl Fitzgerald about Community Land Trusts. Karl Fitzgerald is an economist specialising in land economics and works as the Director of Grounded - the Community Land Trust advocacy body…

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Caring for our Elderly in Australia with Lucy O'Flaherty 31:15

1+ y ago31:15

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Lucy O'Flaherty, CEO Columbia Aged Care Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Luck O’Flaherty, CEO of Columbia Aged Care. Lucy and I are going to unpack the process of caring for our elderly in Australia. In this episode we discuss: Caring for our elderly in Australia and the choice…

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August 2022: An Update from the Book XChange Podcast 5:39

1+ y ago5:39

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We've been forced to take an indefinite hiatus from recording, but hopefully this is NOT the end of the BXC podcast! John Lovell delivers an explanation of why we haven't recorded new episodes in a little while. Thanks for listening, and stay with us! -The BXC Twins저자 John F. Lovell & Jude Joseph Lovell

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Episode 52: Most Anticipated New Books (still to come in 2022) 1:54:34

2y ago1:54:34

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This time around, the Book XChange looks forward to the rest of 2022 - and discusses books we haven't read, but hope to soon once they hit the shelves. We've loaded up the current episode with titles we are most anticipating as the rest of the year unfolds, and why we're looking forward to them. Fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, graphic novels... it's…

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Episode 51: The BXC Review of ”The Candy House” by Jennifer Egan 1:42:21

2y ago1:42:21

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The great and unclassifiable American novelist and journalist JENNIFER EGAN takes center stage in Episode 51 of the Book XChange podcast, and this is an episode co-hosts Jude and John Lovell had been looking forward to for a long time. Her 2010 novel 'A Visit to the Goon Squad' won the Pulitzer Prize, and now 12 years later Egan returns to some of …

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How to make your rental feel like your home with Bunnings Online Workshop Team 25:50

2y ago25:50

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In episode 16, Ludwina Dautovic interviews Mitchell McLean. Mitch is passionate about all things DIY, having spent the past 19 years with Bunnings supporting customers with bringing their projects to life. Mitch is currently part of the Bunnings workshop team, an online community for sharing DIY advice and inspiration. About Mitchell McLean Mitchel…

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In-Depth Property Reviews by Renters for Renters with Ben Pretty from Rent Rabbit 34:57

2y ago34:57

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In episode 15, Ben Pretty, Co-founder of Rent Rabbit, and Ludwina Dautovic talk about reviews for renters by renters. ***To listen to all episodes go to: www.TheRoomXchangePodcast.com or subscribe on all major podcast directories. About Ben Pretty Ben is the co-founder of RentRabbit.com.au - Australia's No1 Property Review Platform for Renters. Ben…

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Episode 50: Re:Verse 1:59:44

2y ago1:59:44

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Poetry is on the menu for this milestone 50th episode of the Book XChange - and why not? The world's only double-barreled bibliophile podcast takes on the challenge of reading poetry in our hyper-fueled, attention-challenged 21st century: is reading poetry worth the struggle? What is the value of slowing down, focusing one's attention and taking on…

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The Future of Housing in Australia with Mark McCrindle 35:02

2y ago35:02

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In episode 14, Mark McCrindle, social researcher and demographer, and Ludwina Dautovic, talk about the future of housing in Australia and how our CBDs are changing. ABOUT MARK MCCRINDLE Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international following. He is recognised as a thought leader in tracking emerging issues and researching social trend…

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Episode 49: The Fate of the Planet 2:01:36

2y ago2:01:36

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In this (quite literally) world-spanning episode, Jude and John look at books that dare to confront one of the most vexing and critical issues of our time: the impact our race is having on the physical environment. Our "common home" (in the phrase favored by Pope Francis) literally hangs in the balance due to a whole series of choices we've made as…

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House sharing forms lifelong friendships 38:08

2y ago38:08

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Angela and Sherylanne have been house sharing for 18 months and have now formed a lifelong friendship. In this episode we’re talking about their journey, how they negotiated their rent offset, how they worked through any issues and their plans to remain friends for life. ***Connect with The Room Xchange on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twit…

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The Xchange Podcast Introduction 13:33

2y ago13:33

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The Xchange Podcast is for the CREATIVE in you! Tune in weekly for gospel and inspirational music/creative tips that will help guide you through the various levels of a career in the performing arts ministry and gospel entertainment arena.저자 Teresa Jordan - Prayzefest Gospel Network

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Episode 48: Giving Essays A Try 1:56:04

2y ago1:56:04

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In the 16th century, Michel de Montaigne created a new form of literary self-expression. He called these short pieces "essays," from the French verb "essayer" - "to try." In Episode 48 of everyone's favorite literary podcast hosted by genetic duplicates, Jude and John "try" to explain the appeal of essays to them, and why they find it to be one of …

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Episode 47: Novels with Spiritual Journeys 1:57:29

2y ago1:57:29

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This time around, the brothers are looking at novels with overt spiritual themes - novels in which the main character, or characters, undergo some type of transformation or evolution (or devolution?) in what they believe and how they look at life. As we say in our introductory comments, the "Big Questions" and spiritual themes are something we've n…

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Episode 46: Dealer’s Choice - Annie Proulx 2:04:32

2y ago2:04:32

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Both Jude and John agree that it's high time, and a distinct pleasure, to dedicate one of our "Dealer's Choice" episodes to a female writer - in this case, the esteemed and unique American author Annie Proulx. For those new to the show, a Dealer's Choice episode is when your humble hosts choose a writer whose work means a lot to us, and is well wor…

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Episode 45: Monsters! 2:03:53

2y ago2:03:53

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What is with the human family's fascination with MONSTERS and supernatural creatures? We try to unpack that perennial question and topic of interest in Episode 45 of America's favorite double-barreled books and reading podcast, The Book XChange. The Brothers Lovell reach deep back into the past with classics like "Frankenstein" and "Beowulf," but a…

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Episode 44: The Working Life 1:59:44

2y ago1:59:44

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Episode 44 begins with the classic strains of Bruce Springsteen's "Factory"... why? Because this time out, we are exploring books that are all about "the work, the work, the working life." For the vast majority of adults, work takes up much of our waking hours and in some ways (for better or worse) defines who we are. So it makes sense that innumer…

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Property Manager and Tenant Relationship with Karen Joseph 35:02

2y ago35:02

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“My role as a property manager, first and foremost, is to help people.” Karen Joseph Karen Joseph, Principal at First National Real Estate in Manly, Sydney has been in the real estate industry for 19 years and talks about how she builds trust and solid relationships between her property owners, herself and her tenants. About Karen Joseph With a rep…

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Changes in Rental Demographics with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo 32:41

2y ago32:41

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The changes in rental demographics might be surprising to some. Gone are the days when renting was the domain of 20 year olds who were leaving home for the first time or going to university. Or the young couple saving for a house. Changes in rental demographics are showing that more and more people are opting to rent as a lifestyle and/or financial…

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