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Staff writer and lists editor @pod_review | Founding editor @AndLoafe | Words in The Independent, Barley, etc. | she/her

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Joined June 2016
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I write listicles about podcasts and I’m the Lists editor for @Pod_Review . Here’s a thread about how I research and write them to help your show become more discoverable. (For this example, I’m using “Best Scam Podcasts”, as that’s my current assignment.) 1/8
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I write podcast listicles (yeah no shit). Is anyone interested in how I research them? It might help your show become more discoverable.
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Alice Florence Orr
11 months
We're updating the best film podcasts list. Do you make a pod about movies? Drop it below.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Would anyone be interested in a list of the best indie podcasts?
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Alice Florence Orr
4 years
@devisridhar And the young people navigating a gig economy with no assets, security, and huge student debts.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
I'm looking for new podcasts to listen to. Send me your show by finishing this sentence: "You should listen to my pod because..."
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
8 years
Finally had time to finish #thismodernlove after hearing @willdarbyshire 's talk. A genuinely moving book
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
So excited that my poem 'The Butterflies' has been accepted by @bravevoicesmag ! Three poems published... still not a poet🙃
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Boosting this again. Getting a full ride is a dream but it doesn't cover travel and visas. I've had to turn down dream opportunities because of money. History need not repeat
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I got an acceptance from @DillydounReview for a piece I really believed in. Never stop sending your work if you have a gut feeling that it's good; trust your ear.
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Alice Florence Orr
3 years
I can't believe that my story 'The Return' has just been published. Alongside incredible writers, no less. Thank you @extrateethmag . Here's to turning it into a novel. (A lowland Scots novel, no less.)
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Once I have the list, I send it to my editor Jack who might bring a show to my attention or reject a show if it goes against editorial guidelines, but this happens very rarely. Then I write the list. If this helped you, I’m thrilled. Let me know if you have questions. 8/8
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Alice Florence Orr
11 months
I'm excited to take a break from writing lists to do a full review of The Dream season three. So much has changed culturally since my review of the first season, I can't wait to dive in. You can read that review here:
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Alice Florence Orr
3 years
Looking for suggestions for book podcasts! What are you're favourites? Any that are not interviews?
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
What are your favourite science podcasts?
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Just say what you mean. You hate women podcasters.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
In podcasting? Don't miss a free 60-min virtual panel on 4/11 with @podcastacademy , me + other notable voices in podcast criticism on how to get on our radar (and why it matters)! RSVP now: #Podcasting #PodcastCritics #VirtualPanel #ThePodcastAcademy
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Alice Florence Orr
11 months
Show me a cool B&W photo of you
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@alexanderchee
Alexander Chee
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Show me a cool B&W photo of you.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Here's a thread of my top podcast launches (and why) from the last few months. 1/4
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Alice Florence Orr
9 months
Do you make a history podcast? We're updating our list at @Pod_Review . Drop your show below
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
@BarryPierce Looks like Richard Armitage to me. Waiting for his renaissance.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
This is my favourite thing I've written this year. It would mean so much if you read it and supported this fantastic new Scottish magazine, packed with independent writing.
@Barleymagazine
Barley
1 year
BARLEY LAUNCH DAY 10 🚀🥃 Today’s pick from is an original essay from the very special @af_orr , a thrillingly dexterous Scottish writer with a powerful gaze & mischievous spirit. Do give her wonderful short story a read.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
10 months
'While @SeeJaneMarie blasts new-age gurus for being obsessed with the self, she is also highlighting the fact that “improving yourself” — whether as a friend, colleague, or partner — is a vital part of participating in a community.'
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
@meredithmwrites Agreed. I tried to read American Gods when I was eleven. When I got to *that* chapter, I calmly closed the book, put it back on the shelf, and thought "not today, maybe one day."
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
3 years
I always wondered what it would feel like the day my writing appeared in my local bookshop. Surreal.
@GoldenHareBooks
Golden Hare Books
3 years
It may be chilly outside but these brand new copies of @extrateethmag are bringing the heat! @peonygent has knocked the illustration out of the park for this issue - it's just so beautiful. 🥰 You can pick up your copy from our Stockbridge store today or DM us for more info.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Someone lambasted me for not knowing the name of the most popular left-wing podcast despite being left-wing myself. I think this grossly misunderstands what it means to be a critic. You need a broad scope. My own interests come secondary to analysing the whole field.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Today is my birthday. Please help me celebrate by submitting your poetry to my journal @AndLoafe . Submission fee optional!
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Alice Florence Orr
10 months
Thinking in terms of biggest impact in the podcast industry for the least cash, where should listeners be putting their money? - subscribing to networks? - Spotify? - small creators / Patreon? To save jobs, to boost the industry, what do we support?
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Alice Florence Orr
3 years
Just went into the lovely @OutwithThe bookshop in Glasgow and was asked if I was the same Alice featured in the new issue of @extrateethmag . Such a surreal experience...
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I'm having a couple of personal issues so publication has been delayed for a few hours. I'm so excited for you all to read this. Everyone has worked so hard and the poetry is fucking incredible.
@AndLoafe
Lean and Loafe Journal
2 years
Our first issue drops TOMORROW
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I might start a marxist podcast just to deconstruct bullshit wellness trends and call it 'The Revolution Will Not Be Manifested'
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
My poem SIX FEET is now published!
@violetetc
VIBE
2 years
"The good citizen maintains her distance, and I have always been good." - @af_orr , SIX FEET in Summer 2022
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Alice Florence Orr
10 months
Do you make a podcast about artificial intelligence? We're reviewing the best. Drop it below so we can listen
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
So excited to be part of this journal. Poetry? Me? Who would have thought...
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
I'm about to do my annual review of my Best Podcasts for Writers list. I can sense changes are coming. A lot of changes.
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Alice Florence Orr
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Not bad feedback from The Stinging Fly. I'll take top ten out of over 200 subs. And it was an old draft! Feeling positive about this wip.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I have a simple, childish poem in Brave Voices.
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I just discovered my new favourite #poetrypodcast . Review coming soon on @Pod_Review
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
11 months
Listening to the first episode of S3 of The Dream from @pushkinpods and @lileverywhere . Boy, it's good.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Favourite business podcasts?
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Can we just accept that pasta is a two-pot process?
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
When I have a list of 15-30 shows, depending on the genre, I start listening to episodes and eliminating. General things I look for: Charismatic hosting; sound quality; regular posting. I have criteria for each genre outlined in every list’s introduction for transparency. 7/8
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Alice Florence Orr
10 months
I love @karaswisher 's interview style which is why I put Pivot on the list of best business podcasts (and also why I catch every episode)
@karaswisher
Kara Swisher
10 months
I’ll take it.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
3 years
Delighted to announce that my short story 'The Return' is being published by Extra Teeth.
@extrateethmag
Extra Teeth
3 years
Announcing... ISSUE FOUR! Fiction: @Such_Mayer Simon Ewing @annaw999 Jessie Widner @ka_bradley @miriamvaswani @aprilroach28 @af_orr Cal Bannerman Nonfic: @HelenMort @kerri_ni @johnnys_panic Art: @peonygent Out November 25th. Pre-order it RIGHT NOW:
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Delighted to have my poem 'Six Feet' accepted to @violetetc 's Summer edition. You can preorder the issue here if you want to read my lockdown ramblings on yearning, elbows, and Irigaray.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Wanna know the secret to being a lucky girl? Be nice to everyone. Make nice your default. It's not magic.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
5 years
@EveSimmns This is why I stopped posting photos of my breakfast on Instagram, even before my diagnosis. I didn't want people to start replicating 'perfection' that was actually a disorder.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
3 years
In other news, I'm moving to Glasgow in two weeks and have decided to leave instagram to pursue twitter. You post selfies here too right
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I'm starting Oxford next week and I've never felt more confused, unprepared, and panicky about something that's supposed to be my "dream"
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Just about to start my feedback for @ThePencilhouse . This is my third time volunteering as an editor and it's deeply satisfying. If you have spare time and skills to utilise, look into it.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Big announcement: I just launched my journal of new ecopoetry @AndLoafe . Our first reading period opens next month!
@AndLoafe
Lean and Loafe Journal
2 years
Hello writers and poets. We're a brand new journal of ecopoetry that prioritises exciting, subversive, and humanist writing that calls on our environment as inspiration. Our first reading period will open on July 1st. We are a paying journal. More info to come.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
10 months
Does anyone have a favorite sex podcast they'd like to share with the room?
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I just received an offer from the University of Oxford to study for my PhD. I'm blown away. At school, I was told I'd never attend Oxford and there was no point wasting time on an application. I have the final laugh!
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
@BarryPierce Nobody would be dragging this if it was some celeb fanfic. Also exactly when did pornographic become a pejorative?
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Ah, Twitter. Surprisingly helpful. Often, I’ll ask followers for recommendations. Then I’ll search key terms. If your podcast doesn’t have a Twitter account yet, get one now. I discover many indie podcasts this way. I do not check Instagram. 4/8
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
5 years
@AnytownPodcast Good podcasting isn't genre dependent!
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
I wrote about @podsavetheuk in this month's recommendations
@Pod_Review
Podcast Review
1 year
Our May Recommendations: - Think Twice ( @leoncrawl / @jsmooth995 ) - Pod Save the UK ( @CrookedMedia ) - Ten Thousand Things ( @shinyupai )
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Best technology podcasts? (I'm starting from zero here.)
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Oh dear. This woman's date is explaining ChatGPT to her. He's been spending "a lot of productive time on it." He called it ChatGBT It gets worse.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
@GimletUnion @ParcastUnion @Spotify @Gimletmedia @ParcastNetwork Shocking. The ethics at Spotify are going down the tank, if they ever existed.
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I just found out I got a 1st in my dissertation, which means I got a 1st overall in my Master's degree. I officially have a MSc in... Modern Literature!
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Does anyone else have absolutely no idea what everyone's talking about at all times?
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
First, I read other critics. NYT, Podchaser, The Guardian, GQ. But listen, just because your show is in a top ten list, that doesn’t mean shit. Many listicles are written as SEO content and aren’t valuable. But even bad lists give me a general overview. 2/8
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
As I writer, I want to be open about the AI that I use. So here is a list: - Grammarly - Predictive Texting - Asking Alexa to define a word Will Self has used
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
6 years
My article for @PodcastReview_ on 'The Dream' was published today. A new podcast discussing the nightmare of multi-level marketing 🎙️
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Food podcasts have great cover art. Writing podcasts have bad cover art. Discuss.
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Mortadella will always sound like cheese to me. I have made this mistake so many times. I'm imagining a cross between mozzarella and brie
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
I was floored by this show. Read why in the latest update to my poetry podcast round-up.
@amouthfulofair
A Mouthful of Air
2 years
Well this is nice. A Mouthful of Air is one of the 9 Best Podcasts for Poetry Lovers according to @Pod_Review Thank you @af_orr for the lovely review, and to all the guest poets and @ace_national for helping with the funding!
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Being an editor is the best skill I've ever gained because I am one of those people with a brain that reads agruculture and goes "cool close enough"
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
11 months
After a rough week I choose to watch The West Wing to be around my fellow stressed staffers
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
10 months
I told a male friend about my new job and salary and his legit response was "I didn't know you were that qualified!" My jaw.
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
My piece 'Dégustation' is finally out! Set in a small ramen bar in Copenhagen, it's about food, famous men and strange encounters. It's my favourite, so please give it a read!
@EratoMagazine
Erato Magazine | SUBS OPEN
2 years
Issue 1 is out👀🌸
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
What podcast lists do you want to see? I want a list of shows that should never have ended. But apparently that's self-indulgent.
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Alice Florence Orr
10 months
I've got some spicy podcast lists coming up in @Pod_Review that you won't want to miss. You should definitely sign up to the newsletter to hear my opinion on: - Spotify - Call Her Daddy - Pornography - Archetypes, lol
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Officially accepted my DPhil offer to study at @UniofOxford English department. Ever pondered the function of parentheses in spatial production in mid-century American poetry? Answer coming in just over three years!
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Alice Florence Orr
2 years
Finally, I check my inbox. I get at least three press releases every day and I read most of them. Even if I don’t reply, I take note. Sliding into my DMs is not forbidden, but a cold Tweet is unlikely to get me to check out your show. I like a conversation, not a sales pitch. 6/8
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@af_orr
Alice Florence Orr
2 years
In great company.
@arithisandthat
Arielle Nissenblatt (sounds like 'this & that')
2 years
Subscribe to & read these blog writers: - @IAmKeelinIt - @af_orr - @ArthurDrakoni - Reet Arora - Jay Shiffman - @nwquah - @asarahlarson - @RachelNCorbett - @GreatPods - @FionaSturges & many more!
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
Or a life without exercise
@thesarahyork
Sarah York
1 year
If you earnestly ask yourself this question it’s time to consider a life without alcohol
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Alice Florence Orr
1 year
It is a gorgeous sunny evening and I am... going through the Podcast Review submissions sheet!
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