{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/674f66415e1cc0fabe2e6f7b/676d6de125a0b820a2c52cb6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Spadework","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/674f66415e1cc0fabe2e6f7b/1735224111655-e7eced09-9c2c-497a-9591-a115bdb991b9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we explore the formative years of author Lucy Maud Montgomery. We delve into her early life in Prince Edward Island and discuss the influences and experiences that shaped her writing, including the loss of her mother and the complexities of growing up in a strict household. Join us as we uncover how Montgomery’s youth laid the foundation for her beloved novels.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Regional Mental Health Resources</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on our socials: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/knockaboutmedia.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/knockabout-media\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@itsknockaboutmedia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://substack.com/@knockaboutmedia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Substack</a></p><p><br></p><p>About This Series:</p><p>Discover the life and legacy of L.M. Montgomery in this insightful 7-part podcast, in which we explore her childhood, literary journey, and the timeless impact of&nbsp;<em>Anne of Green Gables</em>&nbsp;on generations of readers.</p><p><br></p><p>Written &amp; Hosted by Ryan Barnett</p><p>Produced by Ryan Barnett &amp; Sonia Gemmiti</p><p>Associate Producers Maia Foster-Sanchez &amp; Kristi Prophet</p><p>Recorded by Tyler Rauman</p><p>This series features interviews with Kate Macdonald Butler, Kate Scarth, Jessica Young, Laura Robinson &amp; Yuko Matsumoto.</p><p>Additional voices by Candace Amarante &amp; Matthew Barnett</p><p><br></p><p>A Knockabout Media Production</p><p>This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from the Government of Canada.</p>","author_name":"Knockabout Media"}