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Season 3 Episode 4: Vibes? Checked.

In this episode, we decided to forego our New Year’s resolutions in favor of a springtime vibe check. Tune in to see what we’re reading, watching, and what we’re excited about.

Listen Below!

Listen on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o8NUenNYyQSXFWrE96ykD?si=0r5HBHGnSPy5xjUiDLaqqA

Listen on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/qq9WyBaaz-I

Also listen at the following places:

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Things Discussed In This Episode

Review: THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO by Fonda Lee

This is a re-blog of a book review from Realms Of My Mind

Autistic Goblin

Autistic Goblin May 22

Edgedancer

https://autisticgoblin.ca/2026/05/22/edgedancer/

Autistic Goblin May 20

Words Of Radiance

https://autisticgoblin.ca/2026/05/19/words-of-radiance/

Soheb May 15

Getting real tired of trying to buy audiobooks on Libro.fm, only to find out it's an Amazon exclusive.

I absolutely refuse to touch Amazon. I bought a Kobo instead of a Kindle for a reason and it wasn't because Kobo was cheaper (it wasn't - same with Libro.fm).

#audiobooks #amazon #librofm #kobo

Autistic Goblin May 12

The Way Of Kings

https://autisticgoblin.ca/2026/05/12/the-way-of-kings/

druid of blue May 8

I wanted a music player for travelling, so my phone wouldn't be sucked empty so quickly.

I bought a very not-smart thingy that does NOT have and ancient android on it, takes micro-sd cards, is surprisingly fine with ogg and flacc, and the battery can take 18h of use and not even be half empty. Perfect. 👍

But 2 days ago a pre-ordered #audiobook was released, and I want to listen to it ASAP!

Luckily, I left audible for #LibroFM, and had pre-ordered it there. I just downloaded a bunch of mp3s of not only my pre-ordered book, but also the rest of the series, put them on my music player, and will not have to worry about my entertainment until I make it home. 🤍

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Shouty person Apr 29

Book 28 was Writing for Impact, written and read by Bill Birchard.

The author uses scientific research to walk through strategies for writing with impact. A great read no matter what you’re writing.

#LibroFM has it on sale: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781400241507-writing-for-impact

#bookstodon

Fake Book Club Podcast Apr 28

Season 3 Episode 3: AI and the Creative Arts

In this episode, we discuss AI in the creative arts! We have some very strong opinions about a recent book scandal, new music creations and bringing actors back from the dead. (AI was not used for this description)

Listen Below!

Listen on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MNQ4IZqHgjjUWcshAPb6x?si=fQuuYPjwRRqEgmOH6GBb_Q

Listen on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/9-zzGNiMlgg

Also listen at the following places:

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Things Discussed In This Episode

Related Articles and Websites

Song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation

AI-created track blocked from Sweden’s Official Charts after racking up millions of streams on Spotify – Music Business Worldwide

AI novel that won literature contest has awards taken away – Dexerto

Liza Minnelli is among the artists who collaborated on a new AI-generated album

An Update on Libro.fm’s Response to AI Narration

Chicago Sun Times – 2025 “Summer Reading List“

Seemingly AI-generated band The Velvet Sundown have over 400,000 monthly Spotify listeners

Publisher cancels horror novel’s release over AI claims

Disclaimer: Links to Bookshop.org are affiliate links and the store will receive a small commission if you purchase through those links.

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skua Apr 21

@PetraPanda @everyone

Arrrgh ... I've got the name wrong.
AIUI libro.fm is an ethical US company.
But I've done no deep dive on it.

Below is what they wrote about themselves on the Apple webstore page - but again I haven't researched. Though "employee owned" sounds good.
#LibroFM
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libro-fm-audiobooks/id1057776523

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