Shaun’s Rambles 015: Spoilers vs. Content Warnings
https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ShaunsRamblesEpisode015SpoilersVsContentWarnings/ShaunsRamblesEpisode015–SpoilersVsContentWarnings.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSDon’t spoil me with your content warnings, they say! In this episode, I take a crack at the confusion between content warnings and spoilers. What is the difference? Why are content warnings important? What value do content warnings provide? Take a listen to hear my take! Let me know what you think about content warnings and spoilers in the comments below!
Shaun’s Rambles 013: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (w/ Special Guest Mareen Kincaid Speller)
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Shaun’s Rambles 012: Introducing Podcasting for Authors (Part 1)
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Shaun’s Rambles 008: On Lou Antonelli and Sasquan
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Shaun’s Rambles 007: On Teaching Science Fiction — The Reading List
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Shaun’s Rambles 006: Interviewing the Fans — Jukka Halme
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