Books & Looks

Books & Looks

By Books & LooksArtsBooksLeisure
Download on the App Store

Books & Looks episodes

  • The Trials of Fatty Arbuckle

    On September 11, 1921, police arrested silent-film star Fatty Arbuckle for manslaughter. Here's the catch: Fatty Arbuckle was an innocent man. Learn what played out over three different trials, how Arbuckle's career cratered because of a power-hungry DA, the evidence that clearly pointed to his innocence, and more on today's special episode.

    Follow Blaine on Twitter: @furpep

    _____

    Support Us: https://amalfimedia.com/support 

    More Shows: https://amalfimedia.com

    48 min
  • China Pressures the World, Clean Energy’s Not so Clean Problem, and More

    Ah yes, China. By how often the word "China" exits my mouth, you would think I'm from there. No, no. China made it back in the news for...being China. We all heard about the fact that Chinese capitalism is basically over, but let's take a look at even more issues the world is facing all because of China. Let's also take a look at clean energy's not so clean problem, the Australia/France situation, napkins, and more.

    Follow Blaine on Twitter: @furpep

    _____

    Support Us: https://amalfimedia.com/support 

    More Shows: https://amalfimedia.com

    43 min
  • Introducing "The Win Place Show" Podcast!

    Amalfi Media is proud to announce its latest podcast, "The Win Place Show." Horse lovers, be it novice or expert, rejoice because this is the show for you. Join Matthew as he handicaps races, interviews prominent figures in the horse racing world, and fuels your betting odds. Take a listen to learn more about "The Win Place Show," available now wherever you find podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hTPtp0 

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3knr4K2 

    Sticher: https://bit.ly/3CxBhK0 

    Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Cxsqbq 

    3 min
  • When the Wind Stops Blowing, Taking Elections for Granted, and More

    Today's views on the news:

    -Norway's Labor Party on track for election win

    -In some countries, people travel 12 hours by mule to vote

    -2021 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists

    -Energy prices in Europe hit a record after the wind stops blowing

    -Most nations will fall short of climate goals

    -China subsidies are targeted by the US

    -The Parana river dropped to its lowest level since the 1940s

    -Scientists potty train cows

    Blaine's Twitter: @furpep

    _____

    Support Us: https://amalfimedia.com/support

    More Shows: https://amalfimedia.com

    44 min
  • Affirmative Action’s Dirty Little Secret, COVIDiots, & More

    I'm tired. I'm tired of selfish individuals putting THEIR personal beliefs above the well-being of others. We used to act as a society. Societies help each other. Societies have each other's backs. Whatever we are right now is not a society. Listen to this episode for my full rant on COVIDiots (those too selfish to help other's in a time when hundreds of thousands of our citizens are dying), the fact that white men are actually having it worse in college than any other group, the absolute stupidity of our visa system, and the fact that Californians are still waiting for clean water.

    Follow Blaine on Twitter: @furpep

    _____

    Support Us: https://amalfimedia.com/support

    More Shows: https://amalfimedia.com

    36 min
  • Your Building Is Being Hacked, Putin, & More

    Today's views on the news:

    -Smart buildings are major hacking targets.

    -Italy attempts to speed up its courts.

    -Abductions in Nigeria leads to school closings.

    -Giant rodents start a territorial war in Buenos Aires.

    -Russia & Belarus deepen ties.

    -Norwegian elections are going to disappoint climate activists.

    -Tuna are coming back after almost being hunted to extinction. The opposite is happening with sharks.

    Blaine's Twitter: @furpep

    _____

    Support Us: https://amalfimedia.com/support

    More Shows: https://amalfimedia.com

    35 min
  • The Vaccine Dilemma for Colleges, Coups, and More

    Today's views on the news:

    -Tourists are stressing out whales

    -New Zealand specific fungi are antibiotic superheroes

    -A coup in Guinea you never heard about

    -Climate vulnerable countries are upset at activists

    -Maritime disputes between Argentina and Chile

    -Rutgers bans an unvaccinated student from virtual classes

    Blaine's Twitter: @furpep

    _____

    Support Us: https://amalfimedia.com/support

    More Shows: https://amalfimedia.com

    31 min
  • Joe Biden Is a #2 President

    We have #1 presidents and we have #2 presidents. Sorry to break it to you, but Joe Biden is a #2 president. Trump was also a #2 president. This is the problem with our current political system - we have a lack of #1 people running things and Joe Biden exemplifies this right now.

    More of my two cents on this episode: China & the environment, MLB & social justice/pretentious fans, we are killing our youth, and the Supreme Court.

    Also, apologies for today's audio. Our microphone ran into some issues. It will be fixed by the next episode.

    _____

    Buys us a Coffee

    BDS Blogs: https://amalfimedia.com/the-blaine-desantis-show

    Amalfi Insta: @AmalfiMedia

    Amalfi Twitter: @Amalfi_Media

    Amalfi TikTok: @AmalfiMedia

    Email Blaine: [email protected].

    40 min
  • EU Vaccination Lies, China Bans Video Games, and More

    Today's views on the news:

    -Toilet paper demand skyrockets... again

    -Former miners turn into lavender farmers

    -The EU claims to have vaccinated 70% of their population

    -Credit causes homeownership troubles

    -Tesla faces turmoil in Germany

    -China limits videogames for their youth

    -No tourists in Bali means monkeys are raiding homes for food

    _____

    Buys us a Coffee

    BDS Blogs: https://amalfimedia.com/the-blaine-desantis-show

    Amalfi Insta: @AmalfiMedia

    Amalfi Twitter: @Amalfi_Media

    Amalfi TikTok: @AmalfiMedia

    Email Blaine: [email protected].

    36 min
  • Kikkoman Invades India, Romania in Collapse, and More

    Welcome to the first episode of The Blaine DeSantis Show! Our rebranding is officially here. If this is your first time here, welcome. This show was previously called "Snapshots," but I felt that a name change was appropriate as my podcast encapsulates more topics than history.

    Today we take a look at my Views on The News.

    -1 hot dog takes away 36 minutes of your life

    -Austalia subsidizes coal and gas-fired power plants

    -Nantucket hypocrites strike again, this time saying no to wind turbines

    -Stingless bees make unique honey with unique properties

    -We discovered the northern-most island in the world

    -The Romanian government is on the brink of collapse

    -India is being invaded by the soy sauce company Kikkoman

    _____

    Buys us a Coffee

    BDS Blogs: https://amalfimedia.com/the-blaine-desantis-show

    Amalfi Insta: @AmalfiMedia

    Amalfi Twitter: @Amalfi_Media

    Amalfi TikTok: @AmalfiMedia

    Email Blaine: [email protected].

    39 min

About Books & Looks

From the publisher's feed

Fascinating conversations with today's most engaging authors. On each episode, we sit down with an acclaimed author for an in-depth chat about their latest work, the creative process, and the stories…

More shows like Books & Looks

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

38,685 Listeners

The Rest Is History by Goalhanger

The Rest Is History

15,653 Listeners