Best Tom Breeze Podcasts (2024)

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195: A.J. Ditty Goes Guesto Mode 1:55:46

7h ago1:55:46

1:55:46

A.J. Ditty from the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast goes guesto mode! We learn how to act, why seeing your parents shot in the face would make you get all A's in acting school, visual novels, Elden Ring, and the joy of writing lore-heavy serialized interstitial skits to stick in the middle of your chat podcast. You can listen to Volume One of …

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Control Pod #1 - Bennett and Barr shoot the breeze 36:10

2d ago36:10

36:10

CONTROL POD 1 - When circumstances prevent us from being able to perform an experiment, it's time for Control Pod. Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://twitter.com/SomeNiceFun) and Al…

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194: The Sickos Examine the Perfect Pilot 1:02:25

10d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Sitcom pilots tend to suck ass. They have to do boring exposition and the characters haven't settled into a rhythm yet. Well what if we told you there existed a perfect comedy pilot. There does: the pilot for the 2005 Comedy Central series Stella, an episode so good it could have come from season four.…

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Batch 43: Lou Taylor and Paul Savage 1:03:16

16d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Paul Savage (https://x.com/comedysavage) and Lou Taylor (https://x.com/LouTaylorTrash) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://tw…

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193: Best in Slot Jokes 1:09:38

24d ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Comedy is an endless playground of creativity and innovation, but some jokes are so good that nothing could ever be better in its niche. We call these "Best in Slot" jokes and most of them are from 30 Rock, The Simpsons, and Venture Bros. Listen to us talk about them!

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Live Panel Q&A with Lucy Crehan, Dr Gareth Evans and Matthew Maughan 58:50

1M ago58:50

58:50

We've reached the end of season 6 of the podcast, and thanks to all our listeners for coming along for the ride! Today we bring you a live recording of a panel discussion we put on for our PGCE Secondary student teachers. The panellists were the international curriculum consultant and bestselling author Lucy Crehan, former educational journalist Dr…

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Batch 42: Milo Edwards and Charlie V Martin 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Milo Edwards (https://twitter.com/Milo_Edwards) and Charlie Vero-Martin (https://twitter.com/CharlieVMartin) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow…

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192: Remy Siu Goes Guesto Mode 1:51:44

1M ago1:51:44

1:51:44

Remy Siu, creative director of the excellent narrative game 1000xResist, goes guesto mode! We discuss how he & the game's writing staff put together a frankly staggering work that you WILL buy and play, how MMOs were more fun when they made zero concessions to the player, how to use lore for good instead of evil, why only geniuses appreciate Vinlan…

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191: The Sickos Read Cog Tales 59:35

2M ago59:35

59:35

The Sickos remembered that we have a form we shared a long time ago where people can submit horror stories from their workplaces, and we finally read some of them! Then, we discuss if Joe should get a Vespa so he can fit in with all the Italian guys. Submit your own cog tales here, perhaps we'll remember to read them one day: https://forms.gle/aBFB…

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Currere with Dr Kevin Smith 54:01

1M ago54:01

54:01

Strap in and prepare yourselves for another roller-coaster ride as regular guest Dr Kevin Smith from Cardiff University is back in the studio, and this time he's brought sweets! Kev is here to talk about Currere, an approach to considering curriculum which might be refreshing to those of us who work in the world of education. We'll leave it to Kev …

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Batch 41: Tom Bell and Ray Badran 1:11:39

2M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Tom Bell (https://www.instagram.com/tombellforever/?hl=en) and Ray Badran (https://www.instagram.com/raybadran/) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Fo…

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190: The Sickos Shoot Da Breeze 1:14:11

2M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

We've had too many high-concept episodes lately that require lots of thought and prep, so we just turned the mic on and had an hour of organic jawing. Just two buds hanging out folks. I think I heard somewhere that people like this sort of thing. Well, I sure hope it's true.

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Ethics in Classroom Research with Dr Lisa Reed 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

Conferences are a great opportunity to find new guests for the podcast, and last November's Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) conference in Edinburgh didn't disappoint! Dr Lisa Reed from the University of Dundee joins us down the line to discuss how we can ensure we're being ethical when carrying out school-based research, especially…

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Batch 40: Dan Lees and Mikey Bligh Smith 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Dan Lees (https://www.instagram.com/danleesplease/) and Mikey Bligh Smith (https://www.instagram.com/mikeyblighsmith/) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayP…

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189: The Sickos Complain About AI 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

This AI shit sucks so bad folks. We expand on what we found so distasteful about generative AI art and how much it would suck ass to see it expand into mainstream media. The joy of great art comes in contemplating the choices that went into it and what those choices represent. AI makes no choices and sucks ass. Listening to this episode is equivale…

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Equity and Diversity in the Classroom 44:02

3M ago44:02

44:02

For today’s episode, we’re bringing you a panel discussion about equity and diversity in the classroom, which was originally broadcast live on YouTube as part of our PGCE programme. Our panel of experts, Dean Pymble from Show Racism the Red Card, Marc Lewis from Ysgol Gyfun Cymraeg Plasmawr, and Mark Williams from Cardiff Met, joined Tom and our co…

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Batch 39: Amy Matthews and Shalaka Kurup 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Amy Matthews (https://twitter.com/AmyFMatthews) and Shalaka Kurup (https://linktr.ee/shalakakurup) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr…

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188: Oops! All Sketches 2 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

The Sickos come bearing eleven killer sketches that will make you hoot and laugh and go nuts. Join us as we travel through time, meet god, become Michelin reviewers, count cards, and more. If you don't listen to this, go to hell! Sketch Timestamps: Austin Powers - 00:00:58 G-Man #1 - 00:06:03 Square Enix Name Consultants - 00:11:28 G-Man #2 - 00:15…

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Teacher Recruitment with Dr Emily MacLeod 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

Those of you who listened to our epic Christmas special in December will remember Tom reading out a stream of tweets from Dr Emily MacLeod, who had just completed her doctorate about teacher recruitment. Well, now we have Dr Emily in person, speaking to us down the line, to delve deeper into the fascinating study she undertook which seeks to unders…

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Batch 38: Ed Night and Derek Mitchell 1:12:03

3M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Ed Night (https://linktr.ee/ednightshows) and Derek Mitchell (https://www.instagram.com/derekscottmitchell/?hl=en) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitt…

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187: The Sickos Do A Classic Posting Episode 1:27:26

3M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Are you freaks happy? We come from the toilet battered and bloody bearing armfuls of insane and stupid posts that are very funny to think about. Come listen to us caper and howl. Is this not what you love?

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Easter Holiday Special 2024! 1:12:21

3M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Welcome to our not-very-light Easter holiday special! As ever, we bring you some random things to liven up your school holiday, and as usual for our Easter special we’ve ended up with something a bit less than fluffy… Nevertheless, we hope you find it interesting, useful or just a break from our usual service! Emma’s three things: Getting Started w…

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Batch 37: Richard Todd and Ben Alborough 1:10:07

3M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Richard Todd (https://twitter.com/richardtoddtodd) and Ben Alborough (https://www.instagram.com/ben_alborough/?hl=en) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://tw…

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186: Crawfish Comic Goes Guesto Mode 1:20:23

4M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Shevvy from the incredible comedy sensation Crawfish Comic goes guesto mode! We go nuts over how much we like Shevvy's work, and they explain the ethos and philosophy that leads to comics where a whale says "im a whale and even i think this is crasy." Culture today is a diseased mutant thing and Crawfish Comic is a beacon of purity and it kicks ass…

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185: Long Live Akira Toriyama 1:09:14

4M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

The Sickos eulogize the best cartoonist to ever live, Akira Toriyama. Rest in peace king. Your art will live forever, and future generations will understand that it's cool when guys wear genie pants with curly shoes

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Making Powerful Connections in the Expressive Arts 52:15

4M ago52:15

52:15

It's always a special podcast episode when we get our student teachers into the studio, and today's discussion is no exception! Just after Christmas this year, we spent an exciting couple of weeks digging into the details of our expressive arts subject disciplines, and the potential for making powerful connections between them. Today, some of those…

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Batch 36: Heidi Regan and Johnny White Really-Really 1:08:52

4M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Heidi Regan (https://twitter.com/heidi_regan) and Johnny White Really-Really (https://twitter.com/johnnywreallyx2) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitt…

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184: Josh Boerman Goes Guesto Mode 1:29:22

4M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

We welcome Josh Boerman from the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast. We discuss immersive sims, the value of good criticism, trying to make a living off creative work, and whether or not they still make Spree (the candy from Halloween). You can find The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast at https://www.worstpossible.world/…

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AI in Education with Karl Jones 34:15

5M ago34:15

34:15

Artifical Intelligence: is it going to revolutionise learning and the world of work? Or take our jobs and then kill us all? We've had our eye on doing an episode on AI for quite a while, but needed a guest who would give us an education angle and avoid the sensationalist stuff... step forward Karl Jones from Cardiff Met's School of Technologies! Ka…

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Batch 35: Lorna Rose Treen and Pat Cahill 1:04:12

4M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Lorna Rose Treen (https://twitter.com/lornlornlors) and Pat Cahill (https://twitter.com/patcanbefound) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYest…

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183: The Sickos Do Two Segments 1:03:42

5M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

The Sickos do a classic two-segment episode. First, we return to our tier list of Every Game Mechanic and rank a bunch of these suckers. Then, we return to our tier list of—wait that can't be right

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S5 Ep 8 | Artificial Intelligence: Growing with Purpose 29:36

5M ago29:36

29:36

In this final episode of the series, we delve into the development of Lucida Medical. Led by long time tech entrepreneur, Dr Antony Rix, he explains how they have grown with purpose and how that has set them apart.This episodes covers Antony’s transition into the world medical devices, how he and the team has continuously solved problems which has …

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182: The Sickos Become Literature Geniuses 1:18:29

5M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Turns out books are not homework, but instead stuff a weirdo wrote down for fun. We go nuts about Moby Dick, Don Quixote, and the works of Don Barthelme. Whoever said this stuff was dry needs to shut up

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Trauma-Informed Practice with Dr Anne Hodgson 50:40

5M ago50:40

50:40

Today we welcome back our colleague Dr Anne Hodgson, who's here to talk to us about adverse childhood experiences and trauma-informed practice in schools. It's a wide ranging discussion with some hard-hitting facts about the challenges facing many of the children in our classrooms. As Anne says, being informed about the impact of these adverse fact…

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Batch 34: Finlay Christie and Annie McGrath 1:04:29

5M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Finlay Christie (https://twitter.com/finlaycomedy) and Annie McGrath (https://twitter.com/AnnieMcTweet) Vote for us in the Chortle awards! https://www.chortle.co.uk/features/2024/02/08/54951/vote_in_the_2024_chortle_awards#:~:text=Several%20other%20comedians%20are%20up,best%20club%20act%20and…

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181: Guys Who Fell Off 59:44

5M ago59:44

59:44

The Sickos moan about guys who have fallen off. Some fear to do this. We have the courage to do what they won't.

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180: Goblin Punks with Grant Howitt - An Anime Sickos Adventure 1:34:46

5M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

Grant Howitt, a game designer who rules, joins the Sickos (plus Gwynn and Allie from Modesty City, Sicko Shock 2, and Shuffle Quest) for a one-shot game of GOBLIN PUNKS, an RPG where you are shitty goblin teens fucking around. Will we be able to disrupt the community car wash and become goth? Listen and see asshole You can get Goblin Punks here: ht…

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Decolonising the Languages Curriculum with Kerry Bevan 46:04

5M ago46:04

46:04

For this episode we welcome (and bow down to) our colleague Kerry Bevan! Programme leader for PGCE secondary languages, but also still a practising languages teacher in school, Kerry recently completed her thesis for the National MA Education (Wales) programme and stormed to a mark in the 90s for her research into perceptions of decolonising the la…

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Batch 33: Andy Field and Adam Rhys-Davies 1:03:43

5M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Andy Field (https://twitter.com/andyfieldhello) and Adam Rhys-Davies Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https:…

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179: The Sickos Ponder Da Sludge 1:01:38

6M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Everywhere you look someone's trying to sell you da sludge, and they usually succeed! AI? That's da sludge. Layoffs? Sludge. Airplanes where the walls fall off? Sludge. Some of these folks have replaced their hearts and brains with gray goop. Anyway enjoy the podcast

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