Best Sigma 9 Podcasts (2024)

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Exit Pollster Professor Rob Ford 31:41

3d ago31:41

31:41

Welcome to the first of the weekly post-election pods! Keep your human ears here for more expert analysis of the British political system, but expect a more global perspective as we explore some of Earth's other elections - we see you USA. In this episode Professor Rob Ford from the University of Manchester, and part of the team of psephologists re…

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308 VOTES - ELECTION NIGHT BTS 11:19

8d ago11:19

11:19

What did Binface say to Rishi at the count? Which radio presenter did the Count p**s off? What is next for the leader of the Recyclons? All is revealed in this bonus episode of Trash Talk featuring behind the scenes exclusives from the Richmond & Northallerton count. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The 'count' with mathematician Matt Parker 31:16

9d ago31:16

31:16

The polls have closed, and now... the count. Joining Count Binface on this episode AND in Northallerton sports centre is stand-up mathematician and author Matt Parker - official stat-checker of the Count Binface campaign. Enjoy this bonus episode - and come back for the next one... THE RESULT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Ian Hislop 28:56

10d ago28:56

28:56

It's time for Number 10. No no. Count Binface isn't moving into Downing Street just yet. This is episode number 10 of Trash Talk, and this is the first of three DAILY episodes as we enter the trilogy of the last day of campaigning, polling and results. In this episode the esteemed editor of Private Eye Ian Hislop discusses his favourite whoopsies f…

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GLASTONBURY SPECIAL with Nitin Sawhney 27:21

17d ago27:21

27:21

It's Election week! Old Binface has been all over the 'mainstream media', from a profile in The Guardian to the expert analysis of Radio 4's More or Less. More (or less) on that in the pod. This episode is dedicated to the arts...from an appearance at the Glastonbury Festival to a brilliant interview with comedian turned musician Nitin Sawhney. We …

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Paul Gorton from The Traitors 25:40

18d ago25:40

25:40

Things are hotting up... and I don't just mean the weather (that sentence won't make sense 6 months from now). Who's your money on? (Apart from a suspicious amount on a July election) In this episode Paul Gorton from The Traitors joins us to help us identify a traitor from a faithful politician and shares the malevolent minister he and Harry would …

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THE CB NEWS DEBATE... with Simon McCoy 22:06

23d ago22:06

22:06

Welcome to debate number 713 of this 2024 General Election campaign... but the only one that matters. The BBC, Sky & ITV have all shunned old Binface - but don't worry - he's made his own. Asking the questions is a true titan of UK news broadcasting, and one of the most popular newsreaders on Sigma IX - Simon McCoy. PLUS... once the grilling was ov…

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MANIFESTO '24 12:33

25d ago12:33

12:33

EMERGENCY PODCAST It's arrived. The Count Binface Party Manifesto for the General Election 2024. All 24 pledges explained, and exclusively for your podcast listeners some behind the scenes audio from our market research conducted at a special charity comedy gig at the Museum of Comedy last week. Share the manifesto on social media - @CountBinface L…

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Eliot Higgins from Bellingcat 31:09

1M ago31:09

31:09

Welcome back to Trash Talk... with Count Binface. With the campaign reaching the half-way point Count Binface has upped his public appearances - first at London's Museum of Comedy, and last night at the Oxford University Union... more on that in the pod. In this episode Eliot Higgins from Bellingcat gets a suspicious visitor during the recording. A…

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Rosie Holt 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

Maybe this will be the closest we come to getting a Conservative politician on the podcast - comedian Rosie Holt went viral during lockdown for her depictions of spoof MP Rosie Holt (we know it's confusing - just go with it). In this episode Rosie talks about the inspiration behind her character, and what might become of her on election night. Plus…

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A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT & Zoe Garbett from the Green Party 29:05

1M ago29:05

29:05

It's the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT you've all been waiting for This podcast comes from one of the UK's 650 juicy parliamentary constituencies. But which one? Find out on the pod - plus Green Party London Assembly Member Zoe Garbett shares stories from our time as rivals, the party's plans for the General Election and some tips for getting noticed. Don't for…

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Marina Purkiss 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

Welcome back! Since we were last together the former US President Donald Trump has been convicted in a New York Court. In COMPLETELY UNRELATED news his buddy Nigel Farage has decided to u-turn and run for election in the UK. What an campaign this is turning out to be... and we don't even have the full list of candidates yet ;o) In this episode poli…

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Al Murray 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

Welcome to the first episode of Trash Talk... with Count Binface. The first human guest is comedian Al Murray, a man who knows a thing or two about elections having stood as a candidate in South Thanet against Nigel Farage. Enjoy the first of our Election 2024 specials, and remember to make your vote Count. Links: If you're new to all things Count …

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Bindependence Day is coming... 1:41

2M ago1:41

1:41

The Award Winning*, Chart-topping** podcast launches soon on Earth. After beating Britain First in the London Mayoral Elections, Count Binface is back - and taking on his biggest challenge yet. Join Count Binface and special guests as they Count-down to the 2024 UK General Election. It's time to take out the trash... July 4th will be Bindependence …

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Iridescence 32:07

4M ago32:07

32:07

Submitted for your approval: One Maru Carter-Moore, a young student from the sleep town of Stardew Valley in search of the truth, who cares deeply about her community. Soon, she would find the truth she is looking for, and it would come from beyond the stars. The answers she would seek will lead her- to Fanfics and Chill. This week, James reads Iri…

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Bigfoots Undying Boner: A Forks Story 45:51

7M ago45:51

45:51

Today on Fanfics and Chill, we round off the year with a love story. Twilight isn't a series known for its romance, but Swamp_Bogman has managed to defy expectations by adding an additional character to the Twilight lore: Bigfoot. Join us, as we read this fantastic fanfic and learn of Carlisle's forbidden love. Read along here: https://archiveofour…

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End of Orgasm 50:48

7M ago50:48

50:48

Today, we reach the end of the road. Will Amelia Rose be able to protect the Greater London area from the Dildo invasion? Can Flint come back to the light? Will Ryan find a boyfriend? Join us in finding out. Thank you Tim, this has been a fucking journey. Read along here, today we cover chapter 16:https://archiveofourown.org/works/3861694/chapters/…

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Orgasm Part 10: Banned in China 1:20:10

8M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

This week, in our penultimate reading of possibly the greatest Doctor Who Fanfic every written, Silently, On the Blink of Orgasm: Our heroes face their deadliest enemy yet! Freddy Fazbear, Winny the Pooh, an incredibly realistic sex scene, and Steven Moffat (In my fanfiction? Its more likely than you think!) Read along here, today we cover chapter …

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Orgasm 10 Teaser 0:57

8M ago0:57

0:57

As we approach the end of Silently on the Blink of Orgasm, we're going to move our schedule a little so we put the last two episodes up alongside the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials. Heres a teaser of what is to come, next Saturday...

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Photofocus Roundtable: "Stampede!" with Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz 1:14:26

8M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz where we talk about some new gear, how we've found inspiration, camera stores, and more. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original applicatio…

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Orgasm 9: A Muculant Makeover 53:53

8M ago53:53

53:53

Orgasm 9: A Muculant Makeover This week, we continue our adventures with Amelia, Clara and Ryan, as they search for muculance in the Oodest of places. We also get some exposition into what happened when Amelia met Flint. Read along here, today we cover chapters chapters 13 & 14: https://archiveofourown.org/works/3861694/chapters/9244867 Starring: N…

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Photofocus Q&A Show :: October 26th, 2023 48:39

9M ago48:39

48:39

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! In this episode we talk about the results of upgrading an operating system too early, using off-camera flash, neon signs, plus our first-ever Pop Quiz. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/qu…

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Orgasm 8: DoppleClaras 38:38

9M ago38:38

38:38

Silently On the Blink of Orgasm, part 8 This week (in an episode that definitely went up Friday, James didn't forget), our search for Muculance continues! Amelia and Clara take some time to introspect, facing themselves in the mirror and solving conflicts the only way they know how! Read along here, today we cover chapter 12: https://archiveofourow…

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Roundtable: "Ring Eclipse" with Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan 1:24:35

9M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan where we talk about new AI elements in Adobe's software, photography mistakes to avoid, and building on the eclipses happening this week and next year. Thank y…

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Orgasm Part 7: Disneyland for Vaginas 56:38

9M ago56:38

56:38

we're back, and we're continuing to adapt TheAlmightyTim's epic, Silently on the Blink of Orgasm. After the plot really started to kick off last chapter, we begin a journey to save Earth, with the help of an old friend, and an enemy we feared would feature in this story... Read along here, today we cover chapters chapters 10 and 11: https://archive…

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Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 28, 2023 59:28

10M ago59:28

59:28

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This is a special episode where we get to talk to an expert on generative AI, and ask as many questions as we can fit in the hour. Listen for some gems from Coco Mao, Co-founder and CEO of https://openart.ai (not…

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What is a Sigma Man? A Miserable little pile of secrets! 39:25

10M ago39:25

39:25

Hey guys, I'm afraid theres a brief delay in the next episode, hopefully we'll be back to our normal schedule next time. In the meantime, here we are learning about Sigma Males from our favourite source of education, enjoy! Join us every other Friday, or until we run out of fics to read. You can also find us on our other show, The Shipping Forecast…

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Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 14, 2023 52:25

10M ago52:25

52:25

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This month we have questions about custom presets for Photomatix (our wonderful sponsor), the new iPhone, AI pixel size limits and planning for timelapse. We also attempt to consider if using a camera's sensor is…

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Orgasm 6: THESE AREN'T SAUSAGES! 54:41

10M ago54:41

54:41

Its finally happening, we've returned to our regularly scheduled reading of Silently, On the BLink of Orgasm by Thealmightytim (who may or may not be Steven Moffat's Alt Account). Join us as we follow the adventures of Amelia Rose, just an ordinary high school girl travelling through time and space. This chapter shocks us all, as plot starts to hap…

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Roundtable: "A Smile and a Bow Tie" with Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan 1:18:38

11M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan and they have excellent advice about promoting yourself as a photographer. We then introduce the topic of the 2024 eclipse and discuss our latest adventures in AI. Th…

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Time Ladd 40:16

11M ago40:16

40:16

Dundundun dundundun dundundun DUNDUNDUN dundundun dundundun dundundunoooooooEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo This week, in our final TF2 fic reading (for now), certainly not least, this week we read Timeladd by demonfox38. Set in the Tom Baker era of Doctor Who, TimeLadd explores what would happen if the Demoman had access to time tra…

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Plausible Deniability and All That 42:45

11M ago42:45

42:45

This week, we continue with part 3 of our 4 part Team Fortress 2 Trilogy with a read of Plausible Deniability, by Hanktalking. A harrowing tale of love on the battlefield, miscommunication, and sending doors to meet their God. Read along with the harrowing tale here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39836637 Featuring: Nick as The Narrator Grace a…

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Photofocus Q&A Show :: August 3, 2023 1:07:14

12M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer some of the classic questions but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! These include discussions about JPGs, how we look at RAW files including what's better about them, as well as how we 'deliver' RAW. There is a portrait tip quickfire and even some camera-relat…

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Roundtable: "Machine's Genes" with Peter Dazeley and Chris Marquardt 1:07:52

1y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Chris Marquardt of Photography Tips from the Top Floor, and new author Peter Dazeley. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photograp…

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Dial Tone 35:10

1y ago35:10

35:10

What would you do with 70 hours left to live? Make good on unrequited love? Make Bread? Fix your favourite fanfiction podcasts schedule which has gone completely tits up this month? Or maybe, you'd phone some friends. Join us, as we read Dial Tone, a forgotten story from from the Team Fortress 2 short Expiration Date by DancingGrimm, join us as we …

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Photofocus Q&A Show :: July 9, 2023 55:57

1y ago55:57

55:57

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about Fusing in Lightroom, Threads, planning apps (Moon), and a little rant about questions themselves. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7…

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Come As You Are 42:47

1y ago42:47

42:47

A tale as old as time; two star cross'd lovers, fated to be kept apart because they work for rival mercenary corpoations, and with the help of two German scientists who consider the Hippocratic Oath to be more of a hypothetical aspiration than a guideline, love can truly overcome any boundary, no matter what suit they may wear. We are of course ref…

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Switchblade Symphony 39:48

1y ago39:48

39:48

A tale as old as time. Two star crossed lovers; one a handsome effeminate greaser, the other a 7 foot preppy shark. Can the world accept their love? Join us as we read Jinglebee's Switchblade Symphony to find out! Featuring Nick as The NarratorJames as Prince SidonGrace as Link Music featured in this episode were all generously made available from …

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Roundtable: "Excited Particles" with Christy Turner and Shamon Kureshi 1:02:03

1y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by two photographers who are very accomplished in shooting the aurora borealis, Christy Turner and Shamen Kureshi. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for Hi…

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The Fastest Link 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

This week, we continue our hiatus content with a visit to an old friend, 26 Minutes and 42 Seconds by T_5 Seconds, a fic we reviewed all the way back in Season 1 of The Shipping Forecast. You'll be shocked to hear we have Zelda on the brain right now, and this was great to read so we thought we'd do it again, properly! Read along here: https://arch…

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