Best Chats with Tom Productions Podcasts (2024)

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‘The gen Z revolution’ - how a student protest toppled a corrupt and violent government 55:18

4d ago55:18

55:18

In a week of protests, counter-protests and riots in the UK, 5000 miles away in Bangladesh student-led uprising led to 300 people being killed, the toppling of a corrupt PM and violent regime, and a Nobel Peace Prize winner being installed as head a new interim government. In this edition, we're talking about the violent and momentous events in Ban…

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Quickie 114 - Never the Fingers 10:29

6d ago10:29

10:29

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. We have been busy curating a number of juicy first date stories for you this week. Plus, we decided to compliment these with a handful of…

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Oliver and the No Bang Theory 33:13

13d ago33:13

33:13

Oliver has learnt a lot about dating, sex and romance through having done exactly none of those things. He chats to Liz and Tom this week about the stories behind his show The No Bang Theory before its return season for Brisbane Festival Autism is no laughing matter, but laugh is exactly what Matilda Award-winning Brisbane cabaret performer Oliver …

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Is this what hope feels like? Rafael Behr's reflections on Labour's 2024 victory 58:14

22d ago58:14

58:14

In this summer bonus episode, Raf and (producer) Phil discuss the changing mood around British politics since Labour's election victory, the restoration of seriousness after years of triviality, why some people can't adapt, why others want to believe that Keir Starmer can deliver the change he has promised and whether they are right. Links to stuff…

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Pete and the Donation: Part 2 52:33

1M ago52:33

52:33

Part two of a two episode arc so if you haven’t listened to last week’s ep, go go go! Our host Liz takes the hot seat this week… sort of. She’s actually sharing it with her good friend Pete (GREAT friend, actually). See, Liz has always wanted a baby and Pete has never wanted a baby. So when Liz decided she wanted to go down the single mum route, sh…

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Pete and the Donation Part 1 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

Our host Liz takes the hot seat this week… sort of. She’s actually sharing it with her good friend Pete (GREAT friend, actually). See, Liz has always wanted a baby and Pete has never wanted a baby. So when Liz decided she wanted to go down the single mum route, she called Pete. This is part one of a two episode arc that explores what it’s like to b…

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Quickie 113 - If You Ask It, You Answer It 13:50

2M ago13:50

13:50

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. This week we continue our exploration of first date questions! How do you deal with conflict? How would you feel being asked a question l…

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Quickie 112 - Gaslight Yourself 21:25

2M ago21:25

21:25

The Quickie-fest continues! Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Right off the top of today's Quickie; When do you know when enough is enough? What event sparked that feeling for you? Feel free to share as we would …

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Quickie 111 - Leave Us Alone Dad 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. There is a sad story coming your way dear Readers, so tissues at the ready. But we won't bombard you with only sorrowful tales on this we…

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Quickie 110 - Fuck The Rulebook 16:14

3M ago16:14

16:14

The Quickie-fest continues! Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. EPISODE NOTES: Where do acts of chivalry fit in the modern dating scene? Are you for them? Do you do them? Or should they be condemned to history? Giv…

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Going Ape - a conversation about evolution, morality and political cooperation 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

In this edition host Rafael Behr talks to Nichola Raihani, Professor of Evolution and Behaviour in the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland. She's also the author of, 'The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World' Professor Raihani has unique insight into a problem that has appeared in various forms on this podcast over the y…

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Quickie 109 - The Catfishing Restaurant 15:02

3M ago15:02

15:02

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Just when we thought we had heard it all a new story comes across our desk to leave us all quite a bit dumbstruck and quietly impressed. …

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Quickie 108 - The Whitest Of Lies 17:53

3M ago17:53

17:53

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Liz, Tom and Zane are off for a little break, but don't you fret we have Quickies lined up for you so you shan't go without! Today we discuss the potential merits behind white li…

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249: Production Workflow of My New Show, Fractal Bitcoin (video and audio) 15:53

3M ago15:53

15:53

In this episode I detail my production workflow for my new show, Fractal Bitcoin. I publish daily episodes both as video and audio-only. Fractal Bitcoin covers Bitcoin news and other Bitcoin topics. Overview my current audio equipment setup: RE20 microphone — https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/re20/ sE Electronics DM1 Dynamite Active Inline Pr…

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S4 Special – Live at the Academic Archers conference 2024 58:16

3M ago58:16

58:16

Sunny and Jane chat with Susie Riddell (Tracy) and Madeleine Leslay (Chelsea) about the highs and lows of the Year in Horrobin and answer questions from a live audience at the Academic Archers conference 2024.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast

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Quickie 107 - Friendly Cheating 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Time for another Quickie? Well okay then! WE open with a wonderful reader question which we throw around the studio to unpack it fully. If you have thoughts to address this or an…

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Samantha and the Husband Hunt 43:15

4M ago43:15

43:15

As we always say, every bad date is a good story and no one knows that better than this week’s guest, Scottish Comedian Samantha Hannah. Sammy decided she was going to try to to find a husband in a year and then write a comedy show about it: ‘How to Find a Husband in a Year’. Samantha joins Liz and Tom to talk about her hunt, and the surprises she …

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Quickie 106 - Heterocentric Humping 14:01

4M ago14:01

14:01

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Are you a threesome person? Many of us like to believe that we are when maybe in reality we just aren't that kind of person. Ask yourself this question and more on today's Quicki…

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Doom audit - a conversation with Jonathan Freedland about America, Israel, liberal angst and the unravelling West 59:23

4M ago59:23

59:23

In the wake of October 7th and Trump's bid to become US President again, Rafael Behr sits down with fellow Guardian columnist and friend - Jonathan Freedland - to discuss the current state of geopolitics, liberal politics, Israel and Jewish identity. Events featuring Rafael Behr Shoreham, West Sussex, Wed 24 April An evening with Guardian columnist…

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Deborah and The Guilty Feminist 53:07

4M ago53:07

53:07

YES, THAT DEBORAH. Liz and Tom were thrilled to chat with comedian, writer, actress and all-round podcasting legend Deborah Frances-White about how she went from cult to surprise marriage and answer some questions on what it means to be a feminist in 2024. EPISODE NOTES: Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, podcaster and writer whose award-winning …

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Rachelle and the Wrong Life 50:34

4M ago50:34

50:34

Rachelle met her perfect man and everything was so easy. Until a split second comment changed everything. Rachelle was interviewed by Liz for this episode, and her story was written up to be read out on air. Zane C Weber joins Liz and Tom on air to talk through a very tricky situation that’s still unfolding as we speak. Got a story you want to shar…

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Quickie 105 - To Insert or Not to Insert 15:42

5M ago15:42

15:42

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Another Quickie this week as we grapple with our scheduling, but we know you won't mind. First off we have a Reader story who gets an A+ …

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Quickie 104 - Be The Informant 11:39

5M ago11:39

11:39

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. We have another Quickie episode hot off the presses for you, so get in while the eating is good. TODAY, we cover some professionally cura…

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Matt and the Long Obsession 46:00

5M ago46:00

46:00

When Matt broke up with Alyssa, he initially thought it was the right decision. But then he couldn’t get her out of his head. Liz puts her journalist cap on to interview this week’s guest ahead of time, writing his story down so she could share it with everyone. If you have a story you want to tell but don’t want to be identified and can’t be assed…

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Quickie 103 - What Are You Wearing 19:31

5M ago19:31

19:31

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Telling your partner what to wear. From ratty clothes around the house to altering their appearance for outings together. Have you done it? Do you do it? Cough up and tell us at …

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Juanita and the Abuse of Power. 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

CW: Physical, emotional and financial abuse, sexual assault and rape culture. Some people should never be given a badge of authority. When Juanita got married, everyone in her life kept saying she was with such a good man. After all he was a school prefect who became a police officer. But what went on behind doors was a very different story. This i…

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Quickie 102 - Snitched on by a Sock 15:10

6M ago15:10

15:10

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Juicy stories to the fore this week; how people found out they were being cheated on... Even more crammed inside so jump aboard and send …

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Diane and Better Date Than Never 34:11

6M ago34:11

34:11

Dianne is a 68-year-old transgender woman who is having one more shot at love. Except when you identify as a lesbian and live in remote country New South Wales, finding a partner can be extremely tricky! NB: This interview was conducted over the phone with limited reception. Dianne started her public journey for love on ABC TV’s Better Date Than Ne…

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Quickie 101 - Surprise Therapy 17:27

7M ago17:27

17:27

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. How long do you wait for the man to show initiative before you call it quits? A couple of anonymous questions across our desk this week so jump on in to get involved. We also exp…

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Carly, Michelle and the Weird Friendship 58:47

7M ago58:47

58:47

Michelle married Jared. Michelle divorced Jared. Then Carly married Jared. And somehow the two women found an unlikely friendship that Liz thinks is REALLY WEIRD (but that’s probably because she’s projecting). Have you ever become friends with an ex’s new partner? Or a new partner’s ex? Let us know your story at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Ho…

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Quickie 100 - Cutie Patooties 12:34

7M ago12:34

12:34

Our 100th Quickie, oh my. Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. We are certainly spoiled today with a couple of updates from a saga of stories from our humble show; dash off t…

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S4 Special - Interview with Ruth Jones 57:52

7M ago57:52

57:52

Good-Nessa Gracious Me! It’s the Stella-r Ruth Jones chatting to Sunny and Jane about The Archers, Gavin and Stacey, Stella, her brilliant novels and donning the habit for Sister Act. Find out how Dave Coaches became a central character, why a snake had constipation and where a nun keeps her biscuits.…

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248: Eight Lessons in Podcast Audio Production 13:56

7M ago13:56

13:56

I overview 8 podcast production tips and techniques from recent blog posts (see list below). My blog posts discussed in this episode: Upward Compression --*** FabFilter video on Upward Compression Is It Necessary to Tweak the Sound of Royalty-free/Stock Music Tracks? Want To Approach Potential Clients but You Have a Fear of Rejection --*** Rejectio…

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Alice and the Runaway Fiancé 48:29

7M ago48:29

48:29

When your couple friends are fighting, whose side are you on? Alice’s bestie was getting married, but a fight between the bride and her fiancé put a spanner in the works. Fast forward and the fiance rocks up at Alice’s house asking for help… what would you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Quickie 99 - A Period Piece 10:21

7M ago10:21

10:21

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. When you break up with someone do you owe them any explanations? Do you take the chance to correct course for their future relationships, or cut and set them free? This and more …

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ENCORE Emma and the Grand Exit 32:36

8M ago32:36

32:36

Liz and Tom are on holidays so we’ve queued up some of our best eps from the vault for your listening pleasure. CW: Brief mention of eating disorders. Ever wanted to leave a conversation in the most perfect way possible? There was something preeeetty important missing from Emma's first love. And when you're young, some relationships and exes can be…

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Merry Christmas and Goodbye >> The Final Episode 1:23:16

8M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

This is it; this is the end! You've found the final episode of the Driven Chat Podcast. John Marcar, Amy Heynes and Miles Lacey bring you our very last production as The Driven Chat Podcast before relaunching with a new podcast in 2024. In this final episode, the team recaps some of the brilliant conversations that have taken place this year with h…

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ENCORE Jackie and the Tractor Date 29:56

8M ago29:56

29:56

Take a trip down memory lane with a story from our archives. A date, on a tractor, in an abandoned constructions site, at night? Jackie says yes. And then there was the "yoga" date that was ... well ... even we don't quite know how to explain it. The word cult comes to mind? London-based voice actor and stand-up comedian Jacqueline Ozorio has been …

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Maeving Co-Founder - Seb Inglis-Jones 1:04:01

8M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Maeving is a company causing a stir in the world of both motorcycles and EVs. What started as a small start-up in a London flat has evolved into a fully-fledged factory in Coventry, England, designing, building and exporting their motorcycles to riders around the globe. This week on the Podcast, John Marcar sits down with one of the company's co-fo…

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Marnie and the High Water Mark 37:43

8M ago37:43

37:43

First love is difficult to forget. Marnie found love early and for that she’s eternally grateful. But what happens when what once felt so perfect now feels like something’s missing? In this story of love and loss, Marnie talks about what happens when you begin to think no one will quite measure up to that first romance. Marnie is a Brisbane-based s…

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Tim Hutton of Zenvo Automotive 1:35:06

8M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

This week's guest on the Driven Chat Podcast, we are joined by a man with many talents and professions within the automotive industry. Over the past 25 years, Tim Hutton has worked in graphic design, events, publishing, journalism, and public relations for the Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive. Tim joins John Marcar for a formal catch-u…

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Liz guests Every Step Part 2 29:09

9M ago29:09

29:09

It’s part two of Liz guesting on Every Step and this time she’s donning her agony aunty cap and giving her best advice to questions hosts Judith and Krystina pose about Love at Work. Are workplace relationships a blessing or a curse for your career? In this episode of 'Every Step,' hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck discuss a number of real life…

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Moving the needle - Tom Gray of Gomez on swapping the recording studio for the campaign trail, and what being in a band teaches you about politics. 1:04:44

9M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Rafael Behr talks to Tom Gray from Gomez about his bid to become a Brighton MP. Tom's had a hugely successful career in music with Gomez rocketing to fame in 1998, beating Pulp and Massive Attack, among others, to the Mercury Prize. More recently he launched the Broken Record campaign, calling for a fairer deal for musicians from streaming services…

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Goodbye Top Gear, Hello Cyber Truck and... it's the Beginning of the End! 1:11:21

9M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

It's officially the beginning of the end of The Driven Chat Podcast, but fear not, avid podcast listeners and subscribers, there are a few more episodes to come. This week, John, Miles and Amy have a catch-up and work through some of the most recent news stories on driven.site Before delving into the news desk, Amy shares tales of an adventure to S…

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Josh and the Long Distance Lunacy 39:54

9M ago39:54

39:54

Long distance relationships are hard… and J.M Donellan aka Josh should know. He’s had four of them! (Fool me once, shame on me, fool me four times?) He joins Liz and Tom to talk about one of the grand romances that spanned four (yes, FOUR) continents. J.M. DONELLAN is a writer, musician, poet, and teacher. Aside from novels and poetry he’s also wri…

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Exploring DK Engineering with James Cottingham 1:54:37

9M ago1:54:37

1:54:37

This week, our guest on the Driven Chat Podcast is James Cottingham, the managing director at the world-famous DK Engineering. Located just outside NW London, James and his team at DK Engineering strive to offer a comprehensive service for individuals wishing to buy, sell, restore, race, and store performance and specialist cars. In his own words, …

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Quickie 98 - Everybody Poops 15:09

9M ago15:09

15:09

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Brace yourselves, Dear Readers, for potential whip-lash as we rocket from emotion to emotion in this turbulent stories-themed Quickie! Yo…

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Tom 'Tingram' Ingram - 2022 BTCC Champion 1:47:37

9M ago1:47:37

1:47:37

How much do you spend on a typical McDonalds order? Are you concerned about receding hairlines? Can a racing driver take a 'sick day'? This week's podcast addresses hard-hitting topics like this and more. Tom Ingram is a much-loved driver competing in the British Touring Car Championship. In this week's podcast episode, Tom shares his incredible an…

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