Best David S. Jewell Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1579 - Connie Chung 1:33:30

41m ago1:33:30

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Connie Chung’s consummate professionalism and journalistic rigor worked against her as she put together her new memoir. Her impulse is to report the facts, but her editors told her she needed to include other things this time, like feelings and emotion. But as Marc finds out, Connie was able to thoroughly explore not only her past, but her family, …

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Ep. 54 – Seven Sorrows of the New Saint: Getting Real About Obstacles on the Spiritual Path with Lama Rod Owens 1:21:02

2d ago1:21:02

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Facing the obstacles on a spiritual path, Lama Rod Owens, David Nichtern, and Michael Kammers, discuss the seven sorrows of the new saint. Grab Lama Rod’s new book, The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors In this episode, David, Michael and Lama Rod chat about: Realizing that liberation is driven by uncomfortable contradictions The…

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Food Neighbourhoods #404: Herne Hill, London 7:31

24m ago7:31

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Today, Monocle’s Monica Lillis heads to the leafy suburb of Herne Hill in South London to sample its artisanal bakeries and cafés, sit down at some of the area’s best restaurants and tour its stalwart Sunday market. Take a listen.By Monocle Radio

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Kathleen Brunelle: She’s Gone: Five Mysterious Twentieth- Century Cold Cases 57:54

23h ago57:54

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I’ve said this many times: unsolved cases frustrate me. I need a solution, or a conclusion. But cold cases are so important: and my next guest wants to talk about missing women…several that are more than 100 years old. And she can use our help. Author Kathleen Brunelle tells me about her book called: She’s Gone: Five Mysterious Twentieth- Century C…

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Episode 1578 - Kaitlin Olson 1:24:40

23h ago1:24:40

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It’s all a combination of old and new for Kaitlin Olson. She’s just finishing up shooting the first season of her ABC detective series High Potential and is now about to begin shooting the seventeenth season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Kaitlin and Marc talk about the show that changed her life, not only because of the steady work it provi…

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Implementing an Omnipresence Approach with Brandon Gaty 28:14

23h ago28:14

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In this episode, we're joined by Brandon Gaty from LettrLabs to explore the power of implementing an omnipresence approach in your marketing strategy. David & Brandon dive deep into how businesses can maintain a consistent presence across multiple platforms to engage their audience at every touchpoint effectively. We’ll discuss practical ways to ac…

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‘The Martini’, The Ferm and Wine of the Month 34:03

4d ago34:03

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This week, we sit down with Alice Lascelles to flick through her new book, ‘The Martini’, and learn why she’s so passionate about this classic cocktail. Also in the programme: Hannah Pham meets with Rebecca Ghim, founder of The Ferm, a London-based fermentary that turns waste products into kimchi. Plus, our wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine …

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Episode 1577 - Kathleen Hanna 1:41:05

5d ago1:41:05

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Kathleen Hanna’s life and career exist at the nexus of punk rock, outsider art, photography and feminism. Now that she’s been able to put it all into her memoir, Rebel Girl, Kathleen talks with Marc about her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, the music scene in Olympia, Washington, her time fronting the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, her solo p…

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Food Neighbourhoods #403: Ibiza Town 10:37

6d ago10:37

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On the Balearic isle of Ibiza the summer season is beginning to wind down. The legions of leisure seekers won’t officially dwindle until mid-October, when many of the island’s restaurants head off on their half-year hiatus. Moored in Ibiza Town, Monocle correspondent Liam Aldous has been tucking into the changing face of the port city’s food scene,…

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Anirban Bhattacharyya: Swipe Right to Kill 47:42

8d ago47:42

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For this episode of Wicked Words, we travel to India, where some of the world’s most complicated, most compelling true crime stories come from. This story is one of those. It’s about a female grifter, turned killer, who seduced men for money, but murdered one…out of fear. The book we’re talking about is called Swipe Right to Kill. The author is Ani…

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Episode 1576 - Elizabeth Olsen 1:29:10

8d ago1:29:10

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Marvel fans around the world know Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch, but Elizabeth says she has a different alter ego inside of her— that of an elderly New Yorker living on her own in the big city. Elizabeth talks with Marc about this fantasy and how it has something to do with a lifelong desire to avoid the trappings of fame. They also talk abo…

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Marketing that Moves: How TO Leverage Social Media & Digital Marketing with Nirvana Jewell 41:03

10d ago41:03

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In this episode of Marketing that Moves, I sit down with Nirvana Jewell, representing Gemaire Distributors, to discuss the critical role of social media and digital marketing in today’s business landscape. Nirvana shares her expert insights on how HVAC businesses can leverage social platforms to boost visibility, engage with their audience, and dri…

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Tollington’s fish bar and Ziba 30:00

10d ago30:00

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We meet Ed McIlory to find out about his new Iberia-inspired opening, Tollington’s, in north London. Also on the programme: Marisa Mazria Katz meets the founders of Ziba, a US-based company that aims to bring the distinctive taste of Afghan fruit and nuts to the world.By Monocle Radio

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Episode 1575 - Jason Ritter 1:38:11

12d ago1:38:11

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As a kid, Jason Ritter felt a lot of pressure as the son of a beloved actor who audiences felt like they knew personally. He didn’t feel pressure from his parents, but rather pressure from the world, believing he had to live up to being John Ritter’s son. Jason talks with Marc about how that insecurity, as well as his struggle to find his own ident…

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Food Neighbourhoods #402: Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts 6:40

13d ago6:40

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With the leaves beginning to turn golden brown in the Northern Hemisphere, Monocle’s Sana Jumani takes us on a tour of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, an area renowned for its autumnal fare as well as its varied culinary scene.By Monocle Radio

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Colin Archdeacon: Ctrl+Alt+Desire 1:03:45

15d ago1:03:45

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Filmmaker Colin Archdeacon had an unusual relationship with convicted killer named Grant Amato in Florida. Amato murdered his parents and his brother in 2018. And the media blamed his obsession with a cam model. But Archdeacon found out that Amato had very different motive. Let’s find out more about the three part series, Ctrl+Alt+Desire on Paramou…

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Episode 1574 - Eric Roberts 1:17:35

15d ago1:17:35

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While putting together his new memoir, Eric Roberts developed a fuller understanding of his life as an actor. As someone whose parents did not help him establish a sense of self, his journey through various roles and personality types was part of figuring out who he was. Eric and Marc compare notes on revelations about parents and Eric looks back o…

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The Air Doctor’s Approach to Success with Brynn Cooksey 33:17

15d ago33:17

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Join us for a conversation with Brynn Cooksey, affectionately known as the “Air Doctor” and the owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling. In this episode, Brynn shares his journey in leading his family's HVAC business, where his engineering solutions have revolutionized energy efficiency. We’ll discuss his approach to running a successful business,…

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Lahpet Larder, Do Good Brew Co and Archestratus 31:35

17d ago31:35

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We meet Dan Anton of London’s Lahpet to learn more about his most recent opening, Lahpet Larder, and talk about the appetite for Burmese cuisine. Also on the programme: we’re in Finland to meet the founder of Do Good Brew Co, who tells us about his mission to pair beer with fine dining. Plus: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis heads to Archestratus Books and Fo…

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Episode 1573 - Ali Macofsky 1:23:20

19d ago1:23:20

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Hundreds of WTF guests have show business origin stories, but nobody has one like comedian Ali Macofsky, whose impulsive phone call to Ryan Seacrest live on the radio when she was seven years old got the ball rolling on her career. Ali tells Marc about this event and all the other spontaneous decisions in her early life that led to a failed auditio…

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Food Neighbourhoods #401: Mendoza, Argentina 7:13

20d ago7:13

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Monocle’s Liv Kessler heads to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina, to explore the heart of the city’s culinary scene through the lens of its historic food culture.By Monocle Radio

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The Global Month Ahead: The new European Commission, UK party conferences, Germany's regional elections, United Nations General Assembly Week 53:37

21d ago53:37

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This month, in our 'Back to school' edition, Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss the new European Commission, UK party conference season, Germany's regional elections, and the United Nations General Assembly week. Tom White, our Europe Director explores the formation of the new European Commission, th…

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Building a Champion Service Culture with Leland Smith of Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning 35:05

22d ago35:05

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In this episode of Blueprint Boost for Contractors, we sit down with Leland Smith, the founder of Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning, to explore the secrets behind creating a customer-first culture in the home services industry. Leland shares his journey of building Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning from the ground up and the s…

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Rebecca Morris: Boy Missing: The Search for Kyron Horman 55:01

22d ago55:01

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This is one of the most shocking unsolved missing-child cases in the world. A 7-year-old boy named Kyron Horman went missing in 2010 in Portland, Oregon and he’s never been found. The last person to see him was his stepmother. Author Rebecca Morris details Kyron’s story and the mystery of his disappearance in her book, Boy Missing: The Search for K…

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Episode 1572 - Lupita Nyong'o 1:31:39

22d ago1:31:39

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She may have won an Oscar for her first film role, but Lupita Nyong’o spent the early part of her life hiding her desire to be an actor. Lupita tells Marc about growing up under autocratic rule, living in a country where creative voices were suppressed, and learning how to speak out even when it’s risky. Lupita also explains why she followed up 12 …

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Savoy Helsinki’s new book, Bleu Tshering Dorji and Catarina Bistrot 29:29

24d ago29:29

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This week we sit down with Helena Puolakka and Saku Tuominen of Savoy in Helsinki to learn about their new publishing project. Also: we hear from chef Bleu Tshering Dorji, who is looking to bring Bhutanese cuisine to the world stage. Plus: Chiara Rimella explores the intertwined history of religion and food at Catarina Bistrot in Turin.…

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Episode 1571 - Chris Robinson 1:26:39

27d ago1:26:39

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It took Chris Robinson a long time to accept being a rock and roll frontman. Even at the height of The Black Crowes’ success, he just thought they were just a group of dudes from Atlanta playing roots music. Now reunited with the band and touring again after releasing their ninth album, Chris tells Marc why it took time and perspective to realize h…

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Food Neighbourhoods #400: Stoneybatter, Dublin 7:02

27d ago7:02

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This week we head to the Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, north of the River Liffey, to sample culinary delights ranging from freshly baked sourdough to authentic Italian fare.By Monocle Radio

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How Can Seasonal Contractors Build Year-Round Revenue 37:03

28d ago37:03

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Judd Burdon, the founder of Asphalt Kingdom, to explore strategies for seasonal contractors to transform their businesses into year-round revenue-generating machines. Judd shares his wealth of knowledge on diversifying services, optimizing workflows, and leveraging off-season opportunities to maintain ca…

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David Dominé: A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City: Murder, Secrets, and Scandal in Old Louisville 50:00

29d ago50:00

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I love a good murder story set in the South and this is an intense one. It centers on a vicious murder in a crumbling Kentucky mansion and a killer who managed to cover it up for months. Author David Domine writes about it in his book: A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City: Murder, Secrets, and Scandal in Old Louisville. Support this podcast by shopping…

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Episode 1570 - Drew Lynch 1:23:33

29d ago1:23:33

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Drew Lynch never planned on being a comedian. But his pursuit of an acting career got derailed by a traumatic brain injury that left him with a stutter and no career prospects. Drew tells Marc the reason he decided to get on stage and put together a standup act, a decision that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and helped him land a recur…

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David Carter, Kanaan and our Wine of the Month 30:15

1M ago30:15

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We speak to restauranter David Carter about the inspiration behind his globally minded venues in London. Also on the programme: we learn more about the ethos of Berlin restaurant Kanaan, which was founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian. Plus: our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.…

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Episode 1569 - Brendon Walsh 1:26:22

1M ago1:26:22

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When the topic of past guests comes up, Marc often mentions Brendon Walsh, a comedian who was on several early WTF episodes as well as Marc’s IFC sitcom. Diving into a full conversation more than a decade since he was last in the garage, Brendon tells Marc about the changes in his life since then, including the break he took from comedy, the tragic…

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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies 8:13

1M ago8:13

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Mandy Sinclair heads to the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar food market on Grenada in the West Indies to meet some of the nation’s gastronomic pioneers and taste test the local cuisine.By Monocle Radio

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Transforming Trades with Chris Crew of The Blue Collar Success Group 37:49

1M ago37:49

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In this episode of The Blueprint Boost for Contractors, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris Crew, the driving force behind The Blue Collar Success Group. Chris and his team are dedicated to transforming the lives of contractors, business owners, and their teams in the electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning trades. Join us as we dive into C…

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Rena Pederson: The King of Diamonds 55:58

1M ago55:58

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We’re now digging into a real Texas story. We’re talking about a brazen jewel thief in the 1960s who burgled some of the wealthiest homes in Dallas. But he was an odd thief. Sometimes he took just one diamond earring, probably because he knew it would ruin the set. He would put down a towel so he wouldn’t sully an expensive chair by stepping on it.…

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Episode 1568 - Greg Fitzsimmons 1:22:36

1M ago1:22:36

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Greg Fitzsimmons returns to WTF after a 13 year absence, but his dynamic with Marc remains the same as it was when they were comics starting out in Boston almost four decades ago. With a new comedy special out, Greg talks with Marc about his unhealthy relationship with worry, how he broke the self-destructive cycles of his family, and how his relat…

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Rambutan, Helsinki culinary walking tour and Bonhams department of Wine and Spirits 29:24

1M ago29:24

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This week, we meet Cynthia Shanmugalingam, the founder of Sri Lankan Tamil restaurant Rambutan in London’s Borough Market to find out how she brings her memories and voice to the kitchen. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff takes to the streets of Helsinki to sample some of the city’s best culinary offerings and we sit down with Amayès …

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Episode 1567 - Paul W. Downs 1:32:01

1M ago1:32:01

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Over the past four years, Paul W. Downs has been one of the people responsible for constructing the ongoing story of a lifer standup comic on the show Hacks. Paul talks with Marc about how his comedy background is very different from the fictional Deborah Vance, with his training at the UCB Theater, his days at the vanguard of internet video comedy…

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Food Neighbourhoods #398: Vilnius, Lithuania 8:04

1M ago8:04

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Lithuania might not be the first place that you think of when it comes to gastronomic prowess but its ranking as number one on the World Happiness Index for under-thirties shows the country’s strength as a soft-power player. Here, Monocle’s Lily Austin heads to its capital, Vilnius, to get a taste of its burgeoning culinary scene.…

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Why Contractor Foreman is the Top Choice for General Contractors 23:55

1M ago23:55

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In this episode, we sit down with Rob Bruce, a seasoned expert and key figure at Contractor Foreman, a leading construction management software provider. Rob shares invaluable insights into how Contractor Foreman is transforming the way contractors manage their projects, from bidding and budgeting to scheduling and safety compliance. We dive into t…

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Hedley Thomas: The Teacher’s Pet 58:34

1M ago58:34

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This next story needs a trigger warning: it’s about the grooming and the sexual assault of children. But it was an important case in Australia and author Hedley Thomas tells it well. He details the murder case of Chris Dawson in his book The Teacher’s Pet. It was based on Henley’s record-breaking podcast that eventually attracted the attention of t…

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Episode 1566 - Michael Rooker 1:26:32

1M ago1:26:32

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Michael Rooker is known for playing a variety of menacing and intense characters. But menace was something he was always good at, as the protective older brother of six sisters. And intensity is often something people misread because he’s hard of hearing. Michael talks with Marc about growing up in Alabama with no electricity or running water, his …

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Exploring culinary heritage 29:57

2M ago29:57

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This week we look at how cooking can reconnect you with your culinary and family heritage. Author and cook Karla Zazueta tells us about the distinctiveness of northern Mexican cuisine and her memories of her childhood in Baja California. Plus, Monocle’s David Plaisant meets Marie Mitchell to gather ingredients for recipes from her highly personal c…

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Episode 1565 - Blair Socci 1:31:34

2M ago1:31:34

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Blair Socci comes from an athletic family with a hardened ancestral backstory involving throat slashing and exile. But despite her exterior toughness, Blair spent her youth enjoying poetry, journaling and creative writing. If she hadn't caught the comedy bug, she intended to become a novelist. Blair and Marc talk about her volleyball prowess, how a…

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Food Neighbourhoods #397: Belleville, Paris 6:08

2M ago6:08

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If you’re sticking around in Paris after the Olympic Games, drop by the multicultural neighbourhood of Belleville. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.By Monocle Radio

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Brittany Caffet: The Shell Lake Massacre 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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In the summer of 1967, a family of nine was murdered in their home by a stranger in rural Canada. It was one of the worse random mass murders in the country’s history. There’s a podcast that covers the whole story called “The Shell Lake Massacre.” The host, Brittany Caffet, grew up not far from Shell Lake. And she has a very personal connection to …

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Episode 1564 - Moon Zappa 1:32:02

2M ago1:32:02

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When Moon Zappa was on the show back in 2013, she and Marc started dating shortly thereafter. Now that Moon has just written her memoir, Earth to Moon, she and Marc sit down for their first real conversation since their abrupt breakup. Moon talks about the forensic investigation she did of her life, the emotional damage she took from her mother, th…

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Paving the Future: Asphalt Innovation with Bitumio 44:21

2M ago44:21

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We’re thrilled to have Jared Hislop from Bitumio. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of asphalt innovation, exploring how Bitumio is revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology. 🌍⚒️ 🔍 What You’ll Learn: The latest trends in estimating and scheduling for asphalt contractors How Bitumio is setting new standards in the industry…

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‘Verdura’, Alouette and Chotto Matte 34:50

2M ago34:50

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We speak to chef Theo Randall to learn about his new cookbook, ‘Verdura, which is dedicated to his penchant for Italian cuisine and cooking with vegetables and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Nick Curtin and Camilla Hansen of recently reopened fine dining spot, Alouette. Plus: hospitality patron Kurt Zdesar talks to us abou…

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