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The Podcast

Not That Smart

I started a "career" in public speaking at age 12. From competitive debating to keynote speaking, I find connecting with someone's voice is a great way to learn.

Like many others, I had to find some creativity during the pandemic and thus was born the Arantza Asali is Not That Smart podcast. You can find some of my favourite episodes on this page. Please subscribe and follow on your favourite platform!

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My Favourite Episodes

S2, E3 
A crush on Jesus? Fan-fiction throughout History.

Serious book people don't like fan-fiction...but should they?The history of reimagining stories (and making them a little spicy) is anything but brief. From medieval mystics and Jesus Christ all the way to Drive to Survive, there's actually a reason for fan-fiction. Let's talk about it!

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S2, E4 
The Rebirth 
Of Medusa.

Medusa has always been relevant. The journey that her symbol has gone on can teach us a lot about the roles and spaces women have been confined to throughout history, and how to deconstruct them. Let's walk through her history and learn how Medusa has been reborn as a survivor.

S2, E1 
How Women Invented Bookclubs.

The first ever recorded bookclubs were created by women. From the British Colonies to Paris to Mexico, women's bookclubs have had an impact on the rise of literacy, feminist thought, and even changed the face of the publishing industry.  But how did it happen?

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