最佳CYa播客 (2024)

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SPECIAL GUEST: Chuck Black 47:24

26d ago47:24

47:24

Send us a text Chuck Black is the author of 23 Christian novels, two of which we have reviewed on the podcast! Join Chuck and Zac as they discuss Chuck's history of and passion for storytelling. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: Nova 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and his friend, Elkan, as they discuss the story and characters from Chuck Black's Nova. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Part 1: Nova 13:12

1M ago13:12

13:12

Send us a text What if your favorite stories of old took place in another galaxy, with space ships and robots and mystery? That is where we're headed in this episode! Join Zac as he reviews Chuck Black's allegorical sci-fi novel, Nova. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a m…

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Part 2: The Wild Robot Escapes 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and Nate as they explore the world in The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Part 1: The Wild Robot Escapes 13:06

3M ago13:06

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Send us a text Where is Roz, and will she ever see the island again? We're returning to The Wild Robot Universe by Peter Brown. Join Zac as he delves into the themes and characters to see if it deserves a place on your bookshelf. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message…

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Part 2: Mars Diaries 44:23

3M ago44:23

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Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and Justin as they discuss life on Mars and answer some interesting questions inspired from today's book. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Part 1: Mars Diaries 10:07

3M ago10:07

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Send us a text We're back for Season 2! Let's take to the stars in this first book in a series by Sigmund Brouwer: Mars Diaries. Can Tyce Sanders harness his untapped potential to save the lives of 200 scientists stranded on the red planet? For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Za…

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UPCOMING: Season 2 1:39

3M ago1:39

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Send us a text MARK YOUR CALENDARS. The CYAN Book Club is returning for Season 2, and we are so excited for the books and short stories coming your way. Thank you for being a part of this community! Let's find the good books out there and share them with each other. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ide…

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Summer Tales: BFG, 19-24 18:24

5M ago18:24

18:24

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: BFG, 13-18 10:53

5M ago10:53

10:53

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: BFG, 7-12 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: BFG, 1-6 12:06

5M ago12:06

12:06

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: Wayside School, 23-30 43:54

6M ago43:54

43:54

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: Wayside School, 16-22 36:39

6M ago36:39

36:39

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: Wayside School, 8-15 28:43

6M ago28:43

28:43

Send us a text We’re back with Summer Tales with Friends! Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Summer Tales: Wayside School, Chapters 1-7 25:06

6M ago25:06

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Send us a text It's time for Summer Tales with Friends, and we have special guest, Lydia, returning to the podcast. Make sure to read this week's chapters so you can be ready for the chapter by chapter breakdown! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.pro…

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Short Story Saturday: Nobody Nowhere 18:31

7M ago18:31

18:31

Send us a text Billy is lost. Where is he and how did he get there? He doesn't have any answers, and the people he meets in this strange place aren't helping very much. Can he find his way home? It's the final episode of Season 1!!! What better way to end this season but with another immersive story from the mind of our host, Zac Whiting. For the w…

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Part 2: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and Leah for a deep dive into the themes, characters, and hilarity of this exciting fairy-tale novel. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Part 1: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom 9:36

7M ago9:36

9:36

Send us a text Wait, how many Princes Charming are there? Join Zac for this spoiler-free review of Christopher Healy's The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: The Boy Who Fell from the Stars 30:35

8M ago30:35

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Send us a text Join Zac and Anna as they dive deeper into the characters of this sci-fi story with dragons! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Part 1: The Boy Who Fell from the Stars 10:33

8M ago10:33

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Send us a text Can a group of teens save the world from dragons? Join Zac for this review of Ted Dekker's first book in the And They Found Dragons series. This is a spoiler-free review. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Short Story Saturday: Melody and the Bird 19:49

8M ago19:49

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Send us a text Melody has never met her parents, and her guardian, Madame Blathe, treats her like a servant. But what is the old woman hiding in her mansion? And what will happen to Melody if she uncovers the mystery? Listen to this immersive story written by our host, Zac Whiting. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click her…

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Part 2: The Wild Robot 36:03

9M ago36:03

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Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and his friend, Nathan, as they talk about the wild journey of their robot friend, Roz. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Part 1: The Wild Robot 9:46

9M ago9:46

9:46

Send us a text Can a robot survive in the wilderness? Join Zac as he reviews the first children's novel by Peter Brown, The Wild Robot. This is a spoiler free review. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Short Story Saturday: The People Upstairs 24:19

9M ago24:19

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Send us a text The Earth experiment is in danger, and only Cerebro can fix it. After all, he's the man with all the good ideas - or is he? Enjoy this immersive story written by our host, Zac Whiting. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: Kingdom's Dawn 1:06:18

10M ago1:06:18

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Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and Justin as they discuss the topic of allegory and dive deeper into the land of Arrethtrae as seen in the first book of the Kingdom Series. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 1: Kingdom's Dawn 16:28

10M ago16:28

16:28

Send us a text A force of evil sweeps the land of Arrethtrae, and Leinad must put his sword fighting skills to the test in this medieval tale! Join Zac as he explores the first novel in the Kingdom Series, by Chuck Black. This is a spoiler-free review. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissi…

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Short Story Saturday: Lily and the Library 27:05

10M ago27:05

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Send us a text There's always more than meets the eye in the library. What will you find hidden among its store of books? Enjoy this immersive story written by our host, Zac Whiting. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: Cinder 56:32

11M ago56:32

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Send us a text SPOILERS Join Zac and Debby as they explore this exciting Cinderella story. Character deep-dives, comparisons to the original, plot twists, and more are waiting for your listening ears! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 1: Cinder 12:40

11M ago12:40

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Send us a text Can a skilled cyborg mechanic save the kingdom from utter destruction? Join Zac as he reviews the first installment of the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, Cinder. This is a spoiler-free review. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.prod…

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Short Story Saturday: Mister Sider and the Willow Tree 15:54

11M ago15:54

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Send us a text Enter a magical world at the center of the forest!Enjoy this immersive story written by our host, Zac Whiting. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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ORANGE: Nevermoor and Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles 29:01

12M ago29:01

29:01

Send us a text MINOR SPOILERS Join Zac as he reviews a few books that fall in the ORANGE category on our scale. These books aren't all bad, but they have topics, themes, or content that you need to be aware of before giving to the kid or teen in your life. This is a review of Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend, and Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles (3 bo…

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Short Story Saturday: The Gift 17:19

1y ago17:19

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Send us a text Put a sweater on, it's time to meet Glint and Ella Elderwood! This Christmas-themed story was written by our host, Zac Whiting. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Announcement: Short Story Saturdays 9:11

1y ago9:11

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Send us a text A new type of episode is coming your way! Zac talks about the kind of stories he wants to share with the world, and gives a teaser for this weekend's episode. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: Dark Life 34:45

1y ago34:45

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Send us a text SPOILERS Get ready for a deep dive into the Benthic Territory! Zac discusses the themes and characters of Dark Life with his friend, Bekah. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 1: Dark Life 9:55

1y ago9:55

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Send us a text There are many dangers at the bottom of the ocean, including outlaws. Can Ty and his family make it out alive as the pressure builds on every side? This is a spoiler-free review of Dark Life by Kat Falls. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@al…

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Part 2: The Surrender Tree 30:57

1y ago30:57

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Send us a text SPOILERS Margarita Engle's poetry is overflowing with beauty and meaning. In this book club-style review, Zac discusses the characters and the story of The Surrender Tree with fellow reader Havilah. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.pr…

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Part 1: The Surrender Tree 12:01

1y ago12:01

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Send us a text Can Rosa stay hidden from Lieutenant Death? And what will she do when she finds him injured in the jungle? This is a spoiler-free review of one of Margarita Engle's historical fictions written in free verse. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac…

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Part 2: The Graveyard Book 1:13:06

1y ago1:13:06

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Send us a text SPOILERS In this book club-style review, Zac sits down with his sister Debby to talk all about the beautiful story of Nobody Owens. Get ready for a deep-dive into the characters and themes! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions…

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Part 1: The Graveyard Book 17:14

1y ago17:14

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Send us a text Can a mysterious guardian keep a young boy safe from the man Jack? This is a spoiler-free review of a curious children's story written by Neil Gaiman. Listen to Chapter 1 of the book here. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: The Spiderwick Chronicles 51:05

1y ago51:05

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Send us a text SPOILERS In this book club-style review, Zac sits down with his friend Justin to discuss the original five books of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Get ready for a deep-dive into the characters and themes! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.…

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Part 1: The Spiderwick Chronicles 13:39

1y ago13:39

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Send us a text What if faeries were real? The Grace children are about to find out the answer, and it launches them into an exciting adventure! This is a spoiler-free review of a fantasy series from Zac's childhood. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.…

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Part 2: Steelheart 44:50

1y ago44:50

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Send us a text SPOILERS In this book club-style review, Zac sits down with his friends Sean and Steve to discuss the first book in the Reckoners series, Steelheart. Get ready for some super character analysis and additional themes from this action-packed story! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or…

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Part 1: Steelheart 19:17

1y ago19:17

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Send us a text It's time to join the Reckoners and fight back against the supervillains of Newcago! This is a spoiler-free review of the first book in the Reckoners Series by Brandon Sanderson. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…

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Part 2: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness 48:49

1y ago48:49

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Send us a text SPOILERS In this book club-style review, Zac sits down with his friend Justin to discuss the first book in the Wingfeather Saga, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. There's a lot to unpack, so get ready for a fun deep-dive into this amazing story! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story id…

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Part 1: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness 11:45

1y ago11:45

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Send us a text It's our first episode! Get ready for a quick, detailed look at the first book in the Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson. This review is spoiler-free, so you can listen with your loved ones with no fear of ruining the book for them. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions,…

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Why I Started the CYAN Book Club 15:43

1y ago15:43

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Send us a text What is the CYAN Book Club all about? Find out why Zac started this podcast and what to expect from every book review. For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.由Alive Productions

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Trailer 1:44

1+ y ago1:44

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Send us a text What is the CYAN Podcast? It's the best place to find good books for the kid or teen in your life. The first episode is launching this month! For the website, click here. To submit a book suggestion, click here. For story ideas or submissions, send Zac a message at zac@alive.productions.…