{"id":1173,"date":"2026-01-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/are-listeners-overwhelmed-by-too-many-ads\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:00:00","slug":"are-listeners-overwhelmed-by-too-many-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/are-listeners-overwhelmed-by-too-many-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"Are listeners overwhelmed by too many ads?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story1\">&#13;\n<p>Two days ago, we covered <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/article\/podcastadblock-strips-ads-and-sells-shows\">a company that is copying podcasts to remove the ads, and then selling access<\/a>. Glenn Rubenstein at Adopter Media covers the story, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adopter.media\/podcast-listening-experience-drives-performance\/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">suggesting it raises a question of why tools like this may gain traction<\/a>. \u201cPodcastAdBlock didn\u2019t appear because people don\u2019t want to hear ads. It appeared because some shows are starting to cross an invisible line with their listeners,\u201d and suggests a path forward that podcast networks can make to improve the listener experience. (It\u2019s one reason why we run our \u201cHaving a bad DAI\u201d feature, where we highlight ways we can improve &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/update\/podcast-creation-25\">try the bottom of Jan 2 for an example<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>We learn today that PodcastAdBlock\u2019s \u201c24\/7 support\u201d email address is now bouncing back.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story2\">&#13;\n<p><strong>Exclusive:<\/strong> Sounds Profitable has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/press-release\/sounds-profitable-molly-demellier\">hired its first-ever Head of Communications, Molly DeMellier<\/a>. She will oversee all global communications functions, including media relations and marketing, for Sounds Profitable and Podcast Movement. She previously worked with Sundaze PR and Acast.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><em>From <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/update\/update-new-year\">Jan 1<\/a>, Podnews is no longer directly connected to the Sounds Profitable group of companies. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/article\/submissions-and-disclosures\">Full disclosures<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story3\">&#13;\n<p><strong>First look:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/press-release\/cbc-winter-2026\">CBC has launched its Winter 2026 slate of podcasts<\/a>. Many of the broadcaster\u2019s biggest shows have new seasons planned, including Uncover, Personally and Someone Knows Something. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"classifieds\"><small><strong>Classifieds<\/strong> &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/classifieds\/\">your job or ad here<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/class-click\/2904\/2026-01-07\" rel=\"sponsored\">Huddle With John Wordock in 2026<\/a> \u2014 Have you resolved to make your podcast or podcast network better in 2026? Need help? John Wordock lives where content strategy meets audience and revenue. All conversations kept confidential.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/class-click\/3148\/2026-01-07\" rel=\"sponsored\">Get featured on Pocket Casts<\/a> \u2014 Join our Partner Newsletter to be the first to hear about podcast feature opportunities and stay informed with platform updates.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"story4\">&#13;\n<p>Goalhanger show <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/iaqh1\"><cite>The Rest is Football<\/cite><\/a> has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/press-release\/rest-is-football-premier-league\">acquired the rights for the Premier League video archive<\/a>, for all matches until the end of last season. A new show, \u201cPremier League Greats: The Moments That Made Them\u201d, is now appearing within The Rest is Football feeds. The company says: \u201cviewers watching on Spotify Video or YouTube (and socials) will be able to see the iconic match footage as those moments are discussed on screen. Audio listeners will still receive the full episode as usual.\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/update\/rest-is-history-show-of-2025#story7\">Last month<\/a> we reported that the show will be on Netflix during the World Cup as a daily show.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story5\">&#13;\n<p>Glenn Beck has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/2026\/01\/06\/glenn-beck-releases-first-podcast-episode-fully-produced-by-ai\/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">released a podcast episode entirely produced by AI<\/a>. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KGknCb5gxc8&amp;utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">show is here<\/a> &#8211; it\u2019s apparently built by his own, proprietary, AI tool. <\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story6\">&#13;\n<p>Descript has announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/descript.canny.io\/changelog\/announcingunderlord-v2?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">a new version of its AI assistant, Underlord<\/a>. The tool can be used for editing tasks. The newer version produces better edits while using 20% fewer credits.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story7\">&#13;\n<p>NHPR podcasts, including Bear Brook, The 13th Step, and Outside\/In, are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podglomerate.com\/press-releases\/nhpr-podcasts-join-podglomerate-ad-sales\/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">joining The Podglomerate for advertising sales and distribution<\/a>. NHPR had been working with The Podglomerate for marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story8\">&#13;\n<p>Popular podcast app Pocket Casts appears not to be playing well with Supercast premium shows, including those from the New York Times. The reason for the bug is that Pocket Casts doesn\u2019t handle private feed URLs that are more than 1,020 characters. (If you\u2019re wondering, the generally accepted advice is that URLs are supported up to around <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stackoverflow.com\/questions\/417142\/what-is-the-maximum-length-of-a-url-in-different-browsers?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">2,000<\/a> characters).<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story9\">&#13;\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/press-release\/global-dax-disqo\">Global\u2019s DAX, a digital audio ad exchange, has partnered with DISQO<\/a>, an advertising effectiveness measurement tool. Advertisers will be able to use DISQO\u2019s measurement platform to measure marketing campaigns in real time.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li id=\"story10\">&#13;\n<p>An <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/birchtree.me\/blog\/intro-chaterpod\/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2026-01-07\">upcoming tool to add chapters to podcasts is on the way<\/a>: ChapterPod has taken its cues from Marco Arment\u2019s Forecast tool, but added new features. It\u2019ll also make transcripts.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<aside id=\"signupinvite\" style=\"text-align:center;padding:22px;background-color:var(--podnews-footer);\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:22px;\"><strong><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" class=\"small-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"var(--podnews-text)\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M20 4H4c-1.1 0-1.99.9-1.99 2L2 18c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h16c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V6c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm0 4l-8 5-8-5V6l8 5 8-5v2z\"\/><\/svg>Get the free Podnews newsletter<\/strong> for more like this<\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/?ref=ad-avoidance\">Get it free<\/a><\/aside>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h2>Enter The Webbys. Prove You&#8217;re The Best.<\/p>\n<p><small>Paid content<\/small><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Enter The Webbys. Prove You\u2019re The Best.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1996, The Webby Awards has been recognized as the preeminent international honor for Internet excellence. Last year\u2019s Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from around the world.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>This year, to keep up with the ever evolving audio landscape, The Webby Awards has expanded offerings in <strong>Podcasts<\/strong>, including <strong>Best New Podcast, Best Video Podcast, Best Video Podcast Host,<\/strong> as well as <strong>Interview<\/strong> or <strong>Talk Show \u2013 Entertainment &amp; Culture<\/strong> and <strong>Interview or Talk Show<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>News, Business &amp; Society<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget, <strong>Podcast Company of the Year<\/strong>, a Special Achievement award recognizing the podcast company with the most accolades across the 30th Annual Webby Awards competition.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Judges for Podcasts this year include: <strong>Bill Simmons<\/strong>, Founder &amp; CEO, The Ringer, <strong>Stephanie Wittels Wachs<\/strong>, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Lemonada Media, <strong>Ben Cave<\/strong>, Global Head of Podcasts, Apple, <strong>Jenna Weiss-Berman<\/strong>, Head of Audio &amp; Podcasts, Paper Kite Productions, <strong>Bob Carrigan<\/strong>, CEO, Audible and <strong>Shreeya Sinha<\/strong>, Executive Editor, Audio, The New York Times.Don\u2019t miss your last chance to put your work in front of these industry titans!  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/class-click\/3235\/2026-01-07\">Enter The Webby Awards by the Extended Entry Deadline, February 6th, 2026.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h2>Moves and hires<\/h2>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h2>Podcast News<\/h2>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"artblock\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/iyqfu\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/1620570-b0d61c79.webp 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/1620570-b0d61c79.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/1620570-b0d61c79.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/1620570-b0d61c79.jpeg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div><audio id=\"iyqfu\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/op3.dev\/e\/podnews.net\/tr\/iyqfu.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\/><span style=\"cursor:pointer;color:var(--podnews-accent);float:right;\" onclick=\"playtrailer('iyqfu')\" id=\"iyqfucontrol\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"small-icon\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\"><title>Play trailer<\/title><path fill=\"var(--podnews-accent)\" d=\"m380-300 280-180-280-180v360ZM480-80q-83 0-156-31.5T197-197q-54-54-85.5-127T80-480q0-83 31.5-156T197-763q54-54 127-85.5T480-880q83 0 156 31.5T763-763q54 54 85.5 127T880-480q0 83-31.5 156T763-197q-54 54-127 85.5T480-80Zm0-80q134 0 227-93t93-227q0-134-93-227t-227-93q-134 0-227 93t-93 227q0 134 93 227t227 93Zm0-320Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Foo Fighters Podcast <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/iyqfu\"><cite>Foos Files<\/cite><\/a> returns from a Christmas break today with the legendary drummer Omar Hakim &#8211; who has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Sting, Dire Straits, Kate Bush, and the Foos themselves.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"artblock\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/izlw5\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/1661333-04038708.webp 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/1661333-04038708.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/1661333-04038708.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/1661333-04038708.jpeg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadow\" src=\"vertical-align:middle;margin:2px 0px;\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"75\" width=\"75\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" alt=\"Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div><audio id=\"izlw5\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/op3.dev\/e\/podnews.net\/tr\/izlw5.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\/><span style=\"cursor:pointer;color:var(--podnews-accent);float:right;\" onclick=\"playtrailer('izlw5')\" id=\"izlw5control\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"small-icon\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\"><title>Play trailer<\/title><path fill=\"var(--podnews-accent)\" d=\"m380-300 280-180-280-180v360ZM480-80q-83 0-156-31.5T197-197q-54-54-85.5-127T80-480q0-83 31.5-156T197-763q54-54 127-85.5T480-880q83 0 156 31.5T763-763q54 54 85.5 127T880-480q0 83-31.5 156T763-197q-54 54-127 85.5T480-80Zm0-80q134 0 227-93t93-227q0-134-93-227t-227-93q-134 0-227 93t-93 227q0 134 93 227t227 93Zm0-320Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>What do a CEO, a comedian, and a musician have in common? They\u2019ve all mastered the art of scaling without losing their soul. In <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/izlw5\"><cite>Founder\u2019s Mentality: The CEO Sessions<\/cite><\/a> from global consultancy Bain &amp; Company, executive advisor and bestselling author James Allen explores lessons of scale, simplicity, and growth from global CEOs and surprising guest voices.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"artblock\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/izmge\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/1662062-8b12900b.webp 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/1662062-8b12900b.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/1662062-8b12900b.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/1662062-8b12900b.jpeg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadow\" src=\"vertical-align:middle;margin:2px 0px;\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"75\" width=\"75\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" alt=\"We Blame Roseanne\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div><audio id=\"izmge\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/op3.dev\/e\/podnews.net\/tr\/izmge.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\/><span style=\"cursor:pointer;color:var(--podnews-accent);float:right;\" onclick=\"playtrailer('izmge')\" id=\"izmgecontrol\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"small-icon\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\"><title>Play trailer<\/title><path fill=\"var(--podnews-accent)\" d=\"m380-300 280-180-280-180v360ZM480-80q-83 0-156-31.5T197-197q-54-54-85.5-127T80-480q0-83 31.5-156T197-763q54-54 127-85.5T480-880q83 0 156 31.5T763-763q54 54 85.5 127T880-480q0 83-31.5 156T763-197q-54 54-127 85.5T480-80Zm0-80q134 0 227-93t93-227q0-134-93-227t-227-93q-134 0-227 93t-93 227q0 134 93 227t227 93Zm0-320Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/izmge\"><cite>We Blame Roseanne<\/cite><\/a> isn\u2019t a recap show. It\u2019s a cultural exploration, and a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns. A lot of fans label Roseanne as their comfort show, and can relate to the Conner family because it reflects a lot of what they saw at home. Those same fans will also say that Roseanne\u2019s current public persona \u201chappened all of a sudden\u201d: but if you go back and re-assess the show, along with the connected media surrounding it, you see that she\u2019s always been this way. This show explores Roseanne\u2019s complicated life through the lens of a specific phenomenon or problem &#8211; one per episode.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"artblock\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/i9zri\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/466254-674ccb48.webp 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/466254-674ccb48.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/466254-674ccb48.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/466254-674ccb48.jpeg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadow\" src=\"vertical-align:middle;margin:2px 0px;\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"75\" width=\"75\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" alt=\"On The Porch With Front Porch Music\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div><audio id=\"i9zri\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/op3.dev\/e\/podnews.net\/tr\/i9zri.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\/><span style=\"cursor:pointer;color:var(--podnews-accent);float:right;\" onclick=\"playtrailer('i9zri')\" id=\"i9zricontrol\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"small-icon\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\"><title>Play trailer<\/title><path fill=\"var(--podnews-accent)\" d=\"m380-300 280-180-280-180v360ZM480-80q-83 0-156-31.5T197-197q-54-54-85.5-127T80-480q0-83 31.5-156T197-763q54-54 127-85.5T480-880q83 0 156 31.5T763-763q54 54 85.5 127T880-480q0 83-31.5 156T763-197q-54 54-127 85.5T480-80Zm0-80q134 0 227-93t93-227q0-134-93-227t-227-93q-134 0-227 93t-93 227q0 134 93 227t227 93Zm0-320Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/i9zri\"><cite>On The Porch with Front Porch Music<\/cite><\/a> is back for a brand new season, fresh off a CCMA nomination and a Canadian Podcast Award nomination. You\u2019ll hear true, honest conversations with Canadian country artists; interviews are natural, creating space for real stories, unexpected moments, and genuine insight into life and music. Season 5 kicks off with MacKenzie Porter, who sets the tone with an open discussion about creativity, motherhood, and building a career on her own terms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h2>Podcasts in the wild<\/h2>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"747\" width=\"1534\" src=\"margin-top:11px;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;aspect-ratio:1534\/747;height:auto;\" class=\"fullwidth\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"artblock\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/podcast\/i9bat\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/434549-142b4fc2.webp 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/434549-142b4fc2.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/75\/434549-142b4fc2.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/i.podnews.network\/r\/t\/150\/434549-142b4fc2.jpeg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadow\" src=\"vertical-align:middle;margin:2px 0px;\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"75\" width=\"75\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" alt=\"Short History Of...\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div><audio id=\"i9bat\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/op3.dev\/e\/podnews.net\/tr\/i9bat.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\/><span style=\"cursor:pointer;color:var(--podnews-accent);float:right;\" onclick=\"playtrailer('i9bat')\" id=\"i9batcontrol\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"small-icon\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\"><title>Play trailer<\/title><path fill=\"var(--podnews-accent)\" d=\"m380-300 280-180-280-180v360ZM480-80q-83 0-156-31.5T197-197q-54-54-85.5-127T80-480q0-83 31.5-156T197-763q54-54 127-85.5T480-880q83 0 156 31.5T763-763q54 54 85.5 127T880-480q0 83-31.5 156T763-197q-54 54-127 85.5T480-80Zm0-80q134 0 227-93t93-227q0-134-93-227t-227-93q-134 0-227 93t-93 227q0 134 93 227t227 93Zm0-320Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Today, we\u2019re in \u201cindisputably the biggest bookshop in the area\u201d (if the area is the bit between the city centre of Bristol and and the fancy shopping mall Cabot Circus) &#8211; in a branch of Waterstones, an English bookseller. 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