Top of the Pile is a Simon & Schuster Australia podcast where you'll find some of the most interesting authors in conversation about everything from their lives, their books and their big ideas. From Health, Science and True Crime, to Fiction, History and Romance, we'll bring you fascinating conversations about subjects you never even knew about, and some that you do.
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After discovering that her DNA is imbued with the powers of every superhero in the universe, Tara Callahan must unlock the mystery behind her newfound powers and learn how to control them in order to fulfill her destiny as the most powerful superhero of them all. Nominated for a 2023 Kidscreen Award for Best Podcast (Season 4), recipient of the Parents’ Choice 2020 Gold Award for Best Podcast and chosen by NBC’s TODAY as one of the ‘10 Best Podcasts For Kids’, the award-winning Tara Tremendo ...
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While Tara struggles to rescue the first starship survivor, Mr. Sinclair’s surprise encounter on campus raises suspicions about his recent activity.Autor: Wonkybot
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The Season 5 premiere picks up with the aftermath of the starship crash carrying Tara, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic and other Power U crew members. Who survives? Who doesn’t? Meanwhile, in the chamber below Power U, Ajix Edavene’s plans to unleash the Sphere of Souls hits a supernatural snag.Autor: Wonkybot
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In the exciting fifth season, audiences will finally learn the identities of the two people who didn’t survive the starship crash carrying Tara, Chloe, Seth, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic, Micah Gregory, Lucinda DuPont, Abigail Pruitt, Sarika and the ‘Tremendous Twelve’ – and how the remaining characters cope with the aftermath of the loss. They’ll also…
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Tara, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic, Micah Gregory, Aunt Lucinda, her assistant Abigail, and the Tremendous Twelve head back to Earth on an alien ship, unaware of the danger ahead.Autor: Wonkybot
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The Empress’ palace war threatens Tara’s plan to resolve the Rielle family conflict and bring peace to Asaura and Nimboch.Autor: Wonkybot
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Tara and Tremendous Boy venture to the dangerous Lakasha Island to find Reejer, the Rielle family house servant who might be the key to unlocking the galactic family feud.Autor: Wonkybot
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While Tara makes a startling discovery about Tremendous Boy, the Empress surprises everyone with a dramatic return to her homeworld, infused with new powers that will ensure her reign as future Queen.Autor: Wonkybot
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A malfunctioning pod throws one crew’s escape plan into jeopardy, while a fight to the finish erupts between Tara and Tremendous Boy on Nimboch.Autor: Wonkybot
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Tara’s psionic connection reveals Tremendous Boy’s plan, but his fury at being probed leads to a shocking turn of events. On Asaura, Pera and Ja’Na are summoned for a surprise meeting with the Empress.Autor: Wonkybot
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A clear winner emerges in the battle between Tara and Tremendous Boy. The crew of the UXB prepares to escape on shuttle pods. Everyone but Lucinda and Abigail, that is.Autor: Wonkybot
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S4 Ep 5: Clash of the Tremendous Titans
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Tremendous Boy confronts Tara on Nimboch, while the crew of the UXB is faced with abandoning their ship… or die.Autor: Wonkybot
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Tara’s meeting with Emperor Jn’Dyn doesn’t go as planned. Pera orders the destruction of the UXB.Autor: Wonkybot
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While Tara and Sebatticus arrive on Nimboch to see Emperor Jn’Dyn, Pera and Ja’Na recruit Tremendous Boy to destroy Tara Tremendous, who has demands of his own.Autor: Wonkybot
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Pera and Ja’Na are dismayed when Tara escapes, but an unlikely encounter with a boy possessing incredible powers changes the game.Autor: Wonkybot
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Immersed in the underbelly of the theatre world in the gritty streets of Sydney in 1973, this addictive debut will have you wondering just how dangerous ambition – and love – can be.Autor: Author interviews with Simon & Schuster Australia
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As communication breaks down between the UXB and Tara, she decides to follow her heart and risk everything to bring peace to a space family conflict.Autor: Wonkybot
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The action-packed fourth season finds Tara Callahan’s friends on a thrilling rescue mission across space, introduces a powerful new foe named Tremendous Boy, and sees Tara facing her biggest challenge ever as as she attempts to bring peace to the galaxy!Autor: Wonkybot
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The crew of the UXB launch a coordinated mission to rescue Tara, with unexpected results.Autor: Wonkybot
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Mr. Barrington and Dr. Epic clash over a series of revelations -- including the truth about the Valkidian timeline, leading to a supernatural encounter.Autor: Wonkybot
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Kate Langbroek reads her memoir Ciao Bella!
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Ciao Bella! is about having a dream and living it as Kate shares the sublime joys and utter chaos of adapting to a new life in Bologna, what you discover about yourself when you are a stranger in a strange land, and how she fell in love.With a country. Deliciously funny, irreverent, inspiring and often deeply moving, Ciao Bella! is Kate’s love lett…
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As dark forces come for Priscilla and Felicity underground, somewhere out in space the UXB prepares to make the Warp Jump to the Diddian System. And, Dr. Epic plays cat and mouse with Mr. Barrington.Autor: Wonkybot
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S3 Ep 9: Something Wicked Underground
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Tara, still held in the ra’quah-filled chamber, fights for survival. Meanwhile, Priscilla and Felicity learn of Edavene’s plan… and suddenly find themselves the target of an unspeakable evil.Autor: Wonkybot
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While the UXB prepares to launch into space, Priscilla and Felicity discover Edavene’s underground lair and witness a shocking event. Meanwhile, Ms. Fernsby is growing concerned about her estranged twin sister Mrs. Biddelspach’s disappearance.Autor: Wonkybot
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NARRATION: Arianwen Parkes-LockwoodDURATION: 13 hours and 51 minutesCalabria, Italy, 1936In a remote farming village nestled in the mountains that descend into the sparkling Ionian Sea, young and spirited Giulia Tallariti longs for something more. While she loves her home and her lively family, she would much rather follow in her nonna’s footsteps …
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Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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NARRATION: Julia WhelanDURATION: 12 hours and 10 minutesThe entrancing story of a reclusive Hollywood starlet as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine – from the bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six. Reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth…
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Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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NARRATION: Julia WhelanDURATION: 9 hours and 9 minutesOne choice. Two different paths – with stunningly different results. From the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningle…
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Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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NARRATION: Tara SandsDURATION: 8 hours and 45 minutesA moving and heartbreaking debut from the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – for fans of PS, I Love You and Me Before You Elsie Porter is an average twentysomething and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year’s Day, she heads out to pick up a p…
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NARRATION: Tara SandsDURATION: 9 hours and 11 minutesA love story about what happens when the love fades – from the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo When Lauren and Ryan’s marriage reaches breaking point, they come up with an unconventional plan. They decide to take a year off in the hopes of finding a way to fall in love aga…
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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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NARRATION: Julia WhelanDURATON: 8 hours and 5 minutesA moving love story about a woman unexpectedly forced to choose between the husband she has long thought dead and the fiancé who has finally brought her back to life – from the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. In her twenties, Emma marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse…
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Mr. Barrington assembles the ‘Tremendous Twelve’ and introduces them to their new captain – Dr. Epic.Autor: Wonkybot
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Start listening to The Nazis Knew My Name by Magda Hellinger and Maya Lee
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The extraordinarily moving memoir by Australian Slovakian Holocaust survivor Magda Hellinger, who saved an untold number of lives at Auschwitz through everyday acts of courage, kindness and ingenuity.In March 1942, twenty-five-year-old kindergarten teacher Magda Hellinger and nearly a thousand other young Slovakian women were deported to Poland on …
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While Dr. Epic gains access to Mr. Barrington’s secret records, Master Machine arrives to repair the UXB. Meanwhile, Potion bids farewell to Priscilla and Felicity who shrink down to investigate the underground evil. And, in a galaxy far, far away, Tara attempts to escape.Autor: Wonkybot
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Pera Hu’tessa reveals a sinister scheme involving Tara, but Commander Ja’Na isn’t convinced. Meanwhile, Tara might just have a surprise for both of them. And back at Power U, while the campus awaits Master Machine’s arrival, and Dr. Epic infiltrates the school’s computers, Priscilla and Felicity decides to investigate the dark energy lurking below …
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Power U faculty members remain frightened by Dr Epic’s presence on campus. Meanwhile, in Orange County, Damian Gray – aka Master Machine -- receives an urgent message from Mr. Barrington.Autor: Wonkybot
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Jock Zonfrillo reads his memoir Last Shot
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Kitchen Confidential meets trainspotting in Last Shot, Jock Zonfrillo's coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens. From reckless drug addict to one of Australia’s top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo's powerful life story will shock and inspire. Jock’s li…
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Held hostage on Asaura, Tara is confronted by the Empress, but it’s a fellow prisoner – Sabaticcus – who reveals the Empress’ true plans for Tara. Meanwhile, Dr Epic is shocked to learn why Mr. Barrington has invited him to Power U.Autor: Wonkybot
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Start listening to Grace Under Pressure by Tori Haschka
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A deliciously hilarious, honest and heartfelt portrayal of modern-day motherhood and the saving grace of female friendship.Grace Harkness looks like she has it all – two beautiful children, four cookbooks under her belt and an idyllic beachside home #blessed. But add another baby on the way (oops), a spouse that is nowhere to be seen and a relentle…
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In New York, Mr. Barrington reunites with a powerful ally from the past who confirms Tara’s abduction is connected to the Valkidian timeline – and the re-emergence of a powerful being named Tremendous Boy. Guest starring Linda Gray from Television’s Dallas as Dr. Sabine Montgomery.Autor: Wonkybot
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Start listening to Catch Us the Foxes by Nicola West
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NARRATED BY JESSICA TOVEYTwin Peaks meets The Dry in a deliciously dark and twisted tale that unravels a small Australian country town... Ambitious young journalist Marlowe ‘Lo’ Robertson would do anything to escape the suffocating confines of her small home town. While begrudgingly covering the annual show for the local newspaper, Lo is horrified …
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Power University is on red alert after Tara Callahan’s. Meanwhile, Priscilla’s supernatural powers sense a growing evil beneath the campus.Autor: Wonkybot
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Following dramatic events of the Season 2 cliff-hanger, get ready for a wild, hold-onto-your-seat, non-stop thrill ride as the search for Tara begins!Autor: Wonkybot
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Lisa Genova reads from Remember: the Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting
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A fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories, from the Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice.Have you ever felt a crushing wave of panic when you walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? You might even be worrie…
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Bridge Over Troubled Dreams by Delta Goodrem - Audio Extract
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In her first-ever book, Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem shares the intimate stories behind each of the tracks on her sixth studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Dreams, taking readers on a deep dive into her inspiration for each song and revealing the truth behind the lyrics. It also features acoustic teasers for each song.From the touching…
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Start listening to The Mother Fault by Kate Mildenhall
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Mim’s husband is missing. No one knows where Ben is, but everyone wants to find him – especially The Department. And they should know, the all-seeing government body has fitted the entire population with a universal tracking chip to keep them ‘safe’.But suddenly Ben can’t be tracked. And Mim is questioned, made to surrender her passport and threate…
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Listen to the first chapters of The Matriarch: The Story of 'Granny Evil' Kathy Pettingill
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Kathy Pettingill is a name that’s both respected and feared, not only by Australia’s criminal underworld, but by many in the Victorian police force. As the matriarch at the head of the most notorious and violent family of habitual offenders in Australian criminal history, her life has revolved around murder, drugs, prison, prostitution and bent cop…
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Mikey Robins reads from his book Seven Deadly Sins and One Very Naughty Fruit
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In this irreverent romp through the history of food via the Seven Deadly Sins, Mikey Robins uncovers the most bizarre food-related stories of all time. From the Ancient Egyptians to the Romans, from the medieval monarchs to our current obsession with celebrity chefs, our forebears have left their mark on our habits and social mores, our plates and …
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Mary Moody reads from her memoir The Accidental Tour Guide: Adventures in Life and Death
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Mary Moody’s bestselling memoirs about her adventures in France, Au Revoir and Last Tango in Toulouse, inspired thousands of women. The Accidental Tour Guide completes the circle by sharing another major turning point in her life.When Mary loses her beloved husband, her world is turned upside down. Part of her journey to reignite her passion for li…
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Gianni Russo reads from his memoir Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob
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Gianni Russo was a handsome 25-year-old mobster with no acting experience when he walked onto the set of The Godfather and entered Hollywood history. He played Carlo Rizzi, the husband of Connie Corleone, who set her brother Sonny?played by James Caan?up for a mob hit, which led to one of the most unforgettable moments in cinema. Russo didn't have …
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Virginia Trioli reads from her book Generation F: Why We Still Struggle with Sex and Power
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Twenty-five years ago, Australia was in the grip of another debate about sex and power. The Master of Ormond College at the University of Melbourne had been acquitted of indecent assault after complaints by two female students. Helen Garner’s bestselling book about the case, The First Stone, polarised readers over whether the students had been righ…
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Shannon Molloy reads from his memoir Fourteen: My Year of Darkness, and the Light that Followed
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Fourteen is this generation’s Holding the Man – a moving coming-of-age memoir about a young man’s search for identity and acceptance in the most unforgiving and hostile of places: high school.This is a story about my fourteenth year of life as a gay kid at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland. It was a year in which I starte…
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