Every week, join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years. Sit back and enjoy.
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Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love. Host Vick Hope is joined by two guests from different generations to share songs that have shaped them.
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Legendary hip-hop recording artist and DJ Grandmaster Flash talks about his career from the 1970's to the present day – along with his new record The Grandmaster Flash Collection. Hosted by Vick Hope at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Director Clare Lewins and special guests, Hana and Maryum Ali, discuss I Am Ali. The film is an intimate and heart-warming look at the man behind the legend, Muhammad Ali. Hosted by Vick Hope at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Unzipping the Stories Behind Medical Progress by sharing the latest and greatest advances in biopharmaceuticals and medical technologies in a fun, entertaining, and enlightening interview format.
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Debbie McGee, Rachel Ward and friends unpick the weekend's Strictly action, every Monday.
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Singer, songwriter and presenter Jordan Stephens is back for series 3 of The Red Carpet Treatment, as he chats to guests from the world of music and entertainment. Over the course of each episode, our guests talk about their own BRITs experiences and what it’s like being in the spotlight. And let's not forget Jordan's two dogs; Spike and Mimi, who’ve also come along for the ride. The Red Carpet Treatment with Jordan Stephens is brought to you by The BRIT Awards with Mastercard.
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Glamour UK’s Editor-in-Chief Deborah Joseph joins Vick to discuss feminism through the lens of magazines, the importance of representation and the need for perfectly imperfect women. Deborah is an award-winning editor and journalist. Over the past seven years, she has directed Glamour’s transition from a print to a digital-first, beauty-first brand…
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The former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard joins Vick for a live recording in Bedford Square Gardens from the Women’s Prize Live Festival. Julia Gillard served as the 27th Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013 after serving as Deputy Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010. She was the first and only woman to have held either of these o…
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Great Advances in Cancer Research with Dr. Jim Shen
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In this episode (EP20) of BioTalk Unzipped, host Gregory Austin and co-host Dr. Chad Briscoe interview Dr. Jim Shen, the Executive Director and Head of Regulated Bioanalysis Operations at BMS. They discuss topics such as the advancements in cancer therapies, the integration of AI and mechanistic modeling in drug development, and the complexities of…
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The Future of Hybrid Healthcare: Insights from Zealic CEO Chuck Piccirillo
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In this episode of BioTalk Unzipped, Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe continue their conversation with Zealic CEO, Chuck Piccirillo. They delve into the unique challenges of the patient journey and the increasing demand for hybrid healthcare solutions that offer more flexibility. The discussion highlights the rise of virtual health, particularly…
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Genetic Diagnostics & Student CEOs with Dr. Jonathon Hill
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Summary In this conversation, Dr. Jonathon Hill discusses the unique partnership between his lab and the university, which allows students to become entrepreneurs, develop their own projects, and become the CEO. Dr. Hill discusses the potential for AI to better diagnose disease based on the individual’s genome. He also talks about Lumicell's fluore…
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How AI is Helping Diagnose Disease with Chuck Piccirillo
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Summary In this conversation, Gregory Austin and Chad Briscoe interview Chuck Piccirillo, CEO of Zealic Health, about his experience in the healthcare industry and the focus on patient-centric solutions. Chuck shares his personal journey with colitis and how it ultimately inspired him to start Zealic Health. The company aims to provide highly patie…
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Reptiles, Treatments, and Cell-Gene Therapy with Dr. Vick
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Summary Dr. Andy Vick shares some of the things that surprised him throughout his career and he discusses his passion for reptiles and his experience discussing the pharmaceutical potential of venom with future toxicologists at Ashland University. Next, Andrew Vick discusses his role as an adjunct professor at Ohio State University, his involvement…
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Amyloidosis Exposed: New Hope with Dr. Vick
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Summary Dr. Andy Vick discusses his work at Attralus Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on developing treatments for systemic amyloidosis. He explains the etiology of the disease and how Attralus is attacking it using therapeutic antibodies with a pan amyloid reactive peptide sequence. The company is also developing a diagnostic tool to visual…
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On the final episode of this series of The Red Carpet Treatment, Jordan Stephens chats to AJ Tracey. The rapper released his self-titled debut album independently in 2019, and received critical acclaim, peaking at number three on the UK album chart. It featured the hugely popular 'Ladbroke Grove' was certified platinum. He dropped his second album …
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Rosie Jones joins Vick Hope in front of a live studio audience where they celebrate different kinds of love, discuss Rosie’s favourite reads on holiday and uncover why Rosie will never get over A Little Life. Rosie is a must-see act on the UK comedy circuit. Having fronted two travelogue series’ of her own for Channel 4, Mission: Accessible and Tri…
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Bimini is a drag queen, author, recording artist and model born in Great Yarmouth. Bimini took part in the second series of Drag Race UK in 2020 and was catapulted into the spotlight. In 2021, they published their first book 'Release the Beast: A Drag Queen's Guide to Life'. Since then, Bimini has appeared in music videos for Little Mix, Madison Be…
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Miranda July is a multi-award-winning director, writer, filmmaker and artist and in this episode she opens up about ageing, reaching her creative limit and reading with every meal. Miranda has written, directed and starred in three feature films as well as over a dozen short films. Her first major film production, Me and You and Everyone We Know, w…
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A Diagnostic Breakthrough for Alzheimer’s
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A Diagnostic Breakthrough for Alzheimer’s Summary In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Hill discusses his work in nanopore sequencing-based technology and its applications in genetic and epigenetic research. He shares his experiences working in Brazil and his passion for preserving the rainforest. The conversation also explores the use of AI in analy…
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Jordan Stephens chats to Kojey Radical, rapper, poet, artist and actor. His journey began with illustration and has seen him explore many creative directions since. He studied at London School of Fashion before pursuing poetry and music full time. In this episode, Kojey talks about why he's taking his time with the second album. He shares his thoug…
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Television presenter and broadcaster, Ria Hebden discusses the importance of identity, how books can inspire massive career changes and why the sky's the limit for her. Ria is the official Entertainment presenter on ITV’s Lorraine, having interviewed everyone from Robbie Williams to Harrison Ford, to Kim Cattrall, Shania Twain and John Boyega. Her …
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Radio and TV presenter Vick Hope was born and raised in Newcastle. A proud Nigerian-Geordie, she studied modern languages at Cambridge and then set off to Angentina to live her learnings. These days, Vick presents Going Home with Katie and Jamie on Radio 1 and has published two children's books with her former Capital Breakfast co-host, Roman Kemp.…
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S7 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell
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Former swimmer and entrepreneur Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell discusses her career, details her love of the water, and lays bare the pressures within her former swimming world. Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell is a former elite athlete with a career spanning over 10 years, swimming for both Great Britain and Kenya. She is a former world number one and…
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Wes Nelson is a reality TV star turned chart-topping artist. He was a nuclear systems design engineer before a stint on Love Island in 2018 changed his life and made him famous. Wes always wanted to get into music and having participated in other shows like Dancing on Ice and Celebrity X Factor, he turned his back on TV and dedicated himself to his…
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The AI Prescription: Revolutionizing Pharma & Patient Care with Jason Burke
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The AI Prescription: Revolutionizing Pharma & Patient Care with Jason Burke Summary In Episode 13, Jason Burke discusses the unique approach of the Duke program in providing real-world healthcare data to students. He also highlights the breakthrough in AI-generated drug discovery and its potential impact on investors and startups. The process of as…
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Victoria Prew is an entrepreneur and CEO of fashion rental company HURR, in this episode she explains how she saw a gap in the market for rented luxury fashion and leaned in. Victoria Prew is the CEO and co-founder of HURR Collective, the global home for circular fashion, a community of first-movers, committed to environmental responsibility, setti…
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Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal grew up in a creative household, inheriting her love of music from her parents. She began writing songs at 12. Now 21, she has toured the UK, supported music giants like HAIM and Florence + The Machine and has just released her debut EP Can I Miss It For A Minute. On this episode, Jordan drills Nell on the Gilmor…
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Entrepreneur and pioneering businesswoman Edwina Dunn OBE discusses the need for role models, the perils of seeking perfection and the importance of female spending. Edwina leads The Female Lead, which is an active community of 8 million women, underpinned by an educational foundation, and focused on celebrating the achievements and diversity of wo…
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Harley Sylvester is the other half of hip-pop duo Rizzle Kicks. He grew up in Brighton and went to BRIT school where he studied theatre. He and Jordan began making music together and became an overnight sensation. Their debut album Stereo Typical was released in 2011 and a year later they had sold over 1 million singles. They called time on Rizzle …
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Unlocking the Future of Healthcare with Organoids, AI, and Quantum Computing with Jason Burke
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Summary In this episode of BioTalk Unzipped, the hosts discuss the applications and ethical concerns surrounding organoids, which are 3D cell clusters that mimic the features of full-sized organs. They explore the potential of brain organoids in brain-computer interfaces and neuroplasticity. The conversation then shifts to the impact of AI and data…
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Ann Akinjirin is an actress, writer, director and producer working across screen and stage and is currently starring in the BBC’s new adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five. Ann is best known for her recurring roles in BBC 1 /HBO’s The Strike Series playing ‘DS Vanessa Ekwensi’ and ‘Dee’ in BBC Two’s Trigonometry. More recently, Ann played 'Bo…
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Roman Kemp is one of the UK’s favourite radio and TV presenters. He hosted the Capital breakfast show for the last seven years, hanging up his headphones in March and is a regular on The One Show and Celebrity Gogglebox. He is a passionate mental health advocate and has fronted several documentaries on the subject. Roman presented The BRITs 2024 al…
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Award-winning British-Turkish novelist and 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted author Elif Shafak reveals the five books that have shaped her life and career. Elif has published 19 books, 12 of which are novels, including The Island of Missing Trees, shortlisted for the Costa Award, British Book Awards, RSL Ondaatje Prize and 2022 Women’s Pr…
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How To Prevent And Fix PAINFUL Medical Device Recalls with Debbie Church
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Podcast Show Notes:“How To Prevent And Fix PAINFUL Medical Device Recalls with Debbie Church” Host: Gregory Austin Guest: Debbie Church, RegulatorySenior Manager, Enhanced Compliance Inc. (ECI) In this Bonus Episode (EP11) you get to watch a recording from a previous LinkedIn Live show discussing the methods, strategies, and techniques you can use …
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Best-selling food writer, stylist, and author, Anna Jones explains how Nigella Lawson’s How to Be a Domestic Goddess gave her the confidence to just be herself in the kitchen. Anna is the voice of modern vegetarian cooking and the author of the bestselling One: Pot, Pan, Planet, A Modern Way to Eat, A Modern Way to Cook and The Modern Cook’s Year. …
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Breakthrough in Melanoma, Rare Diseases, and Curative Therapies with Scott Schliebner
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Summary In this episode, Scott Schliebner discusses the unique challenges and complexities of rare disease trials. He highlights the difficulties in recruiting patients, the multidisciplinary nature of care, and the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders. The role of AI in rare disease trials is also explored, with a focus on its po…
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Historian, author and broadcaster Suzannah Lipscomb shines the spotlight on women throughout history who are too often missed from books. A distinguished historian, Suzannah is Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton, Senior Member at St Cross College, Oxford, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. Sh…
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A New York Times bestselling author, Kristin Hannah’s books are beloved the world over and read by millions. Listen as she discusses the art of creating empathy with readers and the importance of putting women at the centre of stories. Kristin is the author of 25 novels, including historical fiction masterpiece The Nightingale, which has now sold m…
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Impact of AI in Rare Disease Trials with Scott Schliebner
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Impact of AI in Rare Disease Trials with Scott Schliebner Summary In this episode, the hosts welcome Scott Schliebner as their guest and kick off with a charitable act, donating to Rare Givers. They delve into the Epitomee weight loss capsule's potential impact, then shift to discussing the challenges of establishing a North American infrastructure…
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Bestselling author Kiley Reid delves into her favourite books with Vick and discusses motherhood, morals and money. Kiley’s debut novel Such A Fun Age was an instant hit making the New York Times Best Seller list, and probably more excitingly, Reece Witherspoon’s book club reading list. Despite this success, in her 20s Kiley had always thought of w…
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Award-winning writer, poet and performer Hollie McNish chats about becoming a feminist, swearing in french and why she’s bored of taboos. Hollie is the author of five poetry collections, a new adaptation of the Greek tragedy Antigone, and the co-writer of Offside, a play about the history of women’s football. She was the first poet ever to record a…
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Invaluable Lessons in Leadership and Science with Dr. Russell Grant
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Description: In Episode 8 of BioTalk Unzipped, we dive deep into the scientific mind of Dr. Russell Grant, exploring how he navigates groundbreaking publications with a healthy dose of skepticism. From microsampling blood spots to dissecting experimental execution gaps, Dr. Grant reveals his strategies for separating scientific sizzle from substanc…
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Iconic, beloved children’s author and national treasure Dame Jacqueline Wilson kicks off series 7 of Bookshelfie with Vick Hope. In her long and illustrious career Jacqueline has written over 100 books, sold over 40 million copies in the UK alone and been translated into 34 languages. She has been the children’s laureate, winner of many awards and …
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Revolutionizing Diagnostic Patient Care with Dr. Russell Grant
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Join us for Episode 7 of our podcast as we delve into the fascinating journey of Dr. Russell Grant, from the UK to America, navigating through large pharma to the field of diagnostics. Discover the nuances between bioanalytical approaches in clinical trials versus clinical healthcare, and Russ's insights on GLP environments. Learn how Russ tackled …
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Fales Positives In The AI Explosion with Dr. Stephanie Pasas Farmer
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Welcome to Episode 6 of our podcast featuring Dr. Stephanie Pasas Farmer! 🎙️ Join us as we delve into the intricate world of data integrity, unveiling new software tools and the transformative impact they bring. Discover how virtual audits post-COVID, coupled with cloud security measures, are reshaping the landscape. 🔍 Explore the regulatory challe…
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How To Start A Company In Bioanalysis with Dr. Stephanie Pasas Farmer
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🎙️ Episode 5 of BioTalk Unzipped is here! Join hosts Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe as they chat with Dr. Stephanie Pasas Farmer, founder of Ariadne Software and BioData Solutions. Explore the origins of Stephanie's companies, and the creation of RedThread, an AI-Enabled Auditing Tool that blends human intelligence with AI. 🧠 Dive into the pra…
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Sickle Cell Breakthrough and Heartbreaking Stories with Dr. Russ Weiner
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In Episode 4, (Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Russ Weiner - a top scientific leader at Takeda), we boldly explore the Cell and Gene Therapy Industry, questioning its trajectory and potential impact on insurance companies. Shifting focus, we delve into a groundbreaking Sickle Cell Therapy breakthrough, discussing its triumphs, challenges, and t…
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Miraculous Cures: From Hospice to Survivor with Dr. Russ Weiner
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In Episode 3 of BioTalk Unzipped, hosts Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe dive deep into the world of biotech with an exclusive interview featuring the esteemed Dr. Russ Weiner. As a senior-level biopharmaceutical professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience, Dr. Weiner shares invaluable insights into pharmaceutical and biologic drug di…
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Science is NOT a Conspiracy Theory with Dr. Chad Briscoe & Gregory Austin
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Welcome to another engaging episode of "BioTalk Unzipped" – the podcast where we unravel the fascinating world of biotechnology and drug discovery and unzip the stories behind medical progress. In Episode 2, we delve into the heart of the matter, exploring the new and painful challenges faced in the realm of drug discovery and development, as well …
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Bestselling writer Monica Ali, finishes off this season with an in-depth chat about the books that she loves, the responsibility she takes on as a writer and how she overcame a shattered self confidence. Monica Ali shot to fame with her literary phenomenon Brick Lane 20 years ago. She has since written four other books, Alentejo Blue, In the Kitche…
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Designer Kit Kemp MBE takes Vick on a literary journey from 1490 to 2022 and explains how she’s built her signature style, and her confidence. Kit is a British interior designer and Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and the Kit Kemp Design Studio. Kit’s signature style combines traditional elements with contemporary flair, resulting …
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Cheers to Science: The BioTalk Unzipped Vision (Trailer)
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Dr. Chad Briscoe Unveils the Vision - When Bar Conversations Meet Scientific Breakthroughs. Bringing great pharmaceutical science to the people in a light, fun, and inspirational manner. #biotechnology #pharmaceutical #science #drugdevelopment #drugdiscovery #research
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The BioTalk Unzipped Premiere: Why Biotech Companies Fail
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Welcome to the premiere of BioTalk Unzipped, the podcast where the complex world of biotechnology gets unzipped by your hosts, Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe. In this inaugural episode, we invite you to pull up a virtual chair and join us in an enlightening conversation that transcends the boundaries of traditional scientific discussions. What…
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Award-winning broadcaster Anita Rani tells Vick about finding a new confidence in her 40s, taking Woman's Hour to Glastonbury and why she needed to write her own story. Well known as one of the lead presenters on BBC One’s Countryfile, and a range of shows for both Channel 4 and the BBC, Anita has covered topics from family budgets and waste plasti…
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Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK Kenya Hunt discusses her love of the essay, the multiplicity of motherhood and the importance of blazing your own trail. Kenya is an award-winning American journalist who has now been working in the UK for a decade. Her career spans working for some of the most influential women's publications on both sides of the Atlanti…
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Actress Tanya Reynolds talks about why being an introvert is a superpower, her final Sex Education scenes and when books come into your life and act like medicine. Tanya is perhaps known best for her scene-stealing role as Lily Iglehart in the Emmy award-winning Netflix show Sex Education, but has been gracing our screens with roles in Outlander, D…
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