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Fifty Percent

Fifty Percent

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Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there’s usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Outka and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion of our pick, as well as chats about new releases, what we love about the genre, HEAs, our favorit ...
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What's Happening Now Podcast

What's the matter, with what matters.

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Every week Sam Hampson and James O'Malley are joined by guests and comedians to look at the biggest and smallest stories of the week to see what's the matter with what matters in news, politics and the world around us. www.whatshappening.news
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Your Online Story guides individuals and businesses through online content and technology. Written by Virgil Reality and read by Matilda. We provide useful content, insights, and solutions. We help grow the participation and success of individuals and businesses online.
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The Silicon Valley After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of HBO's Silicon Valley. Show Summary: Partially inspired by co-creator Mike Judge's experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the 1980s, this comedy series follows the misadventures of introverted computer programmer Richard and his brainy friends as they attempt to strike it rich in a high-tech gold rush. They live together in a Bay Area startup incubator loosely run by self-satisfied dot-com millionaire Erlich, who let ...
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Katey and Abigail kick off spooky season with podcast favorite Jen DeLuca’s “Haunted Ever After.” Other topics include bougie pajamas, passionate defenses of Texas beach towns, a misguided but well-intentioned gift from Abigail’s ex-boyfriend’s mom and the type of ghost Katey wants to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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The UK is legally obliged to hit net zero by 2050 or… we’ll go to jail or something? With the help of Stuart Goldsmith and Adam Bell, and as a new government makes big promises, WHN figures out where we are on the path to a greener world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo…
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With the help of comedian Rosie Holt, Sam and James wrestle with the prospect that now might just be the time to be Tory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.newsעל ידי What's Happening Now, Joxley, and James O'Malley
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Joined by the comedian Alexandra Haddow and the author of ‘Democracy for Sale’, Peter Geoghegan, Sam and James figure out what’s happening now with donations and money in politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
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We're taking a little break, so enjoy the first official week of fall with this re-release from August 2022! In a bonus book club episode based on Katey’s unwavering insistence, Abigail and Katey chat about “The Dead Romantics” by Ashley Poston, a love story about a ghostwriter and an actual ghost. It also features the worst man to ever exist, a ve…
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WHN returns for Series 3 looking at a big problem that won’t go away - housing. As a new government faces an old issue, James has a surprising suggestion to improve things and Anya Martin joins the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappeni…
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This episode is a live recording from Katey and Abigail’s first ever live show at Fae Ball Austin! Katey makes Abigail finally read Sarah J. Maas’ “A Court of Thorns and Roses.” They also play several rounds of “smash or pass” with the various fae men and chat about faerie sex parties and whether or not Feyre can actually paint. --- Support this po…
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Ahead of Season 3, Kate Arkless Gray joins Sam and James to look at what’s happening in space with Space X’s Starship. Is it still summer? Is it special? Is it even happening now or will it be Now(vember)? You decide. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatsh…
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Katey and Abigail discuss the things (cishet) men could learn from romance novels, including communication, empathy and — yes — sex. Other topics include their feelings on grand gestures, Abigail’s panic before her husband proposed, Katey’s dog escaping during her proposal, and which fictional men are the best (and worst) examples for IRL men. Call…
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It’s over halfway through 2024 and AI disruption is in full swing. It’s still overhyped and pretty much mislabelled. “AI” is the buzzword that has replaced “Online” in the mouths of “everyone with a mouth”. Listen as Matilda covers some of the AI trends and topics that might give us a clue.על ידי Virgil Reality
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Katey and Abigail read Lizzy Dent’s “Just One Taste” and dream of eating copious amounts of Italian food. Other topics include flying with cremains, their chaotic beach trip, being nosy in vacation rentals and a VERY exciting announcement! Calling all central Texas book lovers! Fae Ball Austin is coming. A book convention by day and an immersive fa…
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In honor of Abigail's honeymoon (that Katey tagged along on...long story), the girls listen to Christina Lauren's audio-exclusive "The Honeymoon Crashers," the sequel to all-time fave "The Unhoneymooners." Other topics include pizza at weddings, the YMCA, their individual audiobook listening habits and how expensive this trip must have been. Callin…
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In the dead heat of summer, Katey and Abigail read “Summertime Punchline” by Betty Corrello. Other topics include several stories about the times they met Glen Powell (including one swoonworthy moment on the University of Texas campus), as well as Katey’s longing for a pair of Margaritaville Crocs (size 7 if anyone can get their hands on some), Waw…
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Abigail and Katey read Ashley Poston's latest magical realism rom-com, "A Novel Love Story." Other topics include Thundercloud Subs (#iykyk), Abigail's busted-but-maybe-not-too-busted(?) car, failed hobbies and the tiny baby bird they spotted out of Katey's office window. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-perce…
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Katey and Abigail round up the romance novels they’re looking forward to reading this summer. Other topics include the enduring legacy of “Smooth” by Santana feat. Rob Thomas, Abigail’s sister’s aspiring stand-up routine, Cybertrucks, and Hot European Summer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-percent-podcast/su…
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Join us on "Your Online Story" exploring the history of IT project management, from the Standish Group's Chaos Reports to modern methodologies like Agile and Flow Centric Project Management. Discover the challenges and transformations in the field, and learn about key concepts that can drive project success today. This episode is a must-listen for …
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Katey and Abigail read "The Paradise Problem" by Christina Lauren, revisiting the writing duo that started their bookish friendship. Other topics include the LEGO sets Katey is saving up for, the golden age of magazines, papasan chairs and Anthony Bourdain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-percent-podcast/supp…
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Katey and Abigail read "Happy Medium" by Fifty Percent fave Sarah Adler. Other topics include baby goats (obviously), morally gray main characters, ghosts who love TV, "divorced dad shampoo" and good (and bad) tattoos on male leads in romance novels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-percent-podcast/support…
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In this episode, Katey and Abigail tackle the newest book from their favorite romance girlie Emily Henry: "Funny Story". Other topics include the feminine urge to run away to Michigan, stock tank pools, the snacks to bribe Katey with and healthy adult friendships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-percent-podca…
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In the final, extended, episode of the series, Sam and James look at the latest news of the Rwanda policy and what’s behind it - from the effect on the ground to betting on polling. Migration expert Lou Calvey gives her view and author Jonn Elledge joins to tell us all about his latest book on borders. This is a public episode. If you would like to…
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In this episode, Katey and Abigail step away from romance novels for a moment to talk about their OTHER obsession: Taylor Swift. Take a track-by-track journey through “The Tortured Poets Department,” featuring some early-20s relationship reflections and an argument for why every woman should date a himbo at least once in her life. --- Support this …
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In the middle of two scandals (not theirs) Sam and James look at what worries the parties in an election year and how they monitor success - through political polls. Expert input from Ben Walker, co-founder of Britain Elects, help us understand what’s up, what’s down and how we can tell. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w…
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In this episode, Abigail and Katey read “Just for the Summer,” another banger from one of our fave girlies, Abby Jimenez. Other topics include the subreddits we lurk in, Culver’s, crowdfunding to get Nadia Cakes delivered to Texas, and the moment in the book that made our jaws literally drop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…
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Three pioneers of modern local journalism talk to WHN’s James O’Malley about their experiences in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Medway, comparing notes on their neighbourhoods, the work they do and why relevant, accessible and convenient local news matters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
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In the second local-looking episode of the week, Sam and James take a stab at covering the entire north of England with the help of a few friends. Accent coach and actress Jessica Dennis sits down to give a quick tour of words and voices across the land. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces…
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In the first of two full episodes on local issues, Sam and James get the latest from Birmingham, Edinburgh and Medway, as well as hearing from globetrotting comedian Stella Graham. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
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In honor of Abigail’s impending nuptials, Abigail and Katey read “Do You Take This Man?” by Denise Williams. Other topics include…mostly wedding-related things, like how much officiants get paid these days, but also discuss RJ the raccoon from “Over The Hedge” and Jeff Bezos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-p…
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Katey and Abigail read Robinne Lee’s “The Idea of You” ahead of the movie’s premiere at SXSW (and on Amazon Prime in May). Other topics include seasonal allergies, fake artists, paparazzi and Abigail’s impending nuptials. Buy 'The Idea of You' Shop our Bookshop Follow us on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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As the race for the Whitehouse hots up, Sam and James look at whether it matters to us in Britain. Former Obama regional director Karin Robinson joins WHN to help figure it out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
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Abigail begins her romantasy journey in this "Divine Rivals" book club! We read it using Storygraph's buddy read feature, which we loved. Other topics include the value of newsroom coffee pots, hierarchy of settlements, Katey and Abigail’s potential Halloween costume, T-Rexes and whether Rebecca Ross has ever met a journalist. --- Support this podc…
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Secrets are out as Sam and James relive their own criminal experiences, talk the latest use of AI in fighting crime and hear from both sides of the law. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.newsעל ידי What's Happening Now and James O'Malley
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Katey and Abigail discuss their respective “romantasy” journeys — a journey Katey began last year and Abigail is about to embark on. They define the meaning of romantasy, discuss BookTok’s influence on their reading habits and debate the merits of reading in the mornings before work before their brains are fried. Other topics include the Pirates of…
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Sam and James are joined by Belle Emilie Gold and UCL's Professor of Materials & Society, Mark Miadownik, to find out... what's happening now with air travel. Should we feel guilty? Are we safe? And, crucially, can we drink bottled water ever again? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to …
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In the spirit of January's chilly weather, Abigail and Katey read Josie Silver's "A Winter in New York," which led to a lot of gelato cravings. Other topics include Cake Boss, noodles, people living in storage units and the questionable ethical decisions of this book's main character. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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Happy New Year! Katey and Abigail ring in 2024 with “The Rewind” by Allison Winn Scotch, a romance that wasn’t exactly romantic. Other topics include Y2K panic, online dating, head injuries, self awareness, and looking at people as complicated beings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifty-percent-podcast/support…
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For their final book club of the year, Katey and Abigail read "Three Holidays and a Wedding" by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley, a delightfully chaotic book. Other topics include Nokia brick phone games, private jet YouTube, the wondrous infrastructure of Snow Falls, "Hotel California" and Texas weather woes. Happy holidays! Buy the book --- Su…
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Science communicator, and former Extinction Rebellion spokeswoman, Zion Lights talks to Sam and James about nuclear power, changing the world and her mixed experiences of environmental campaigning. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
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In this book club episode, Katey and Abigail discuss “Tis the Damn Season” by Kimi Freeman, a debut 16-year-old (!!!!!!) author. Other topics include their Ren Faire outfits, the formative experience of having a Lorde “Pure Heroine” phase as a youth, their acting experiences growing up (mostly in Christmas nativity settings) and growing as writers …
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In this book club episode, Abigail and Katey reread Jen DeLuca’s “Well Met” ahead of a trip to the Texas Renaissance Festival over Thanksgiving weekend. They discuss turkey legs, the merits of a pizza-place-slash-dive-bar, at what age you really feel like an “adult,” being properly wooed and what the “Well Met” universe and the Sims 4 universe have…
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In this episode, Katey and Abigail blind react to the descriptions of new releases for this upcoming holiday season — the sweet, the unhinged and everything in between. Other topics include an absurd trip that they’re going on together soon with their significant others and the apparent trend of celebrity romances in upcoming holiday releases. --- …
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Sam and James talk artificial intelligence; including the week's big safety summit, a test of knowledge and James bringing along a surprise special guest. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.newsעל ידי What's Happening Now and James O'Malley
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James and Sam discuss politeness, declaring independence and where squishy Britishness is at in 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.newsעל ידי What's Happening Now and James O'Malley
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In this episode, Abigail and Katey discuss Kate Goldbeck’s “You Again.” Other topics include the $5 DVD bin at Walmart, who they’d want to be friends with in the “When Harry Met Sally” universe, taking photos of food, counting how many Taylor Swift references are in this book and Abigail’s childhood improv comedy experiences. --- Support this podca…
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In this bonus episode, WHN's James O'Malley talks to the former director of BBC News and BBC World Service, Richard Sambrook, about push notifications, impartiality and the future of the BBC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whatshappening.news…
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