For Unconventional Growth. ‘I think of Thor as my secret weapon’ - DH, Tech CEO, London
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Novelist Spotlight is a gathering place for people interested in reading and writing great fiction and literature. This is where you will hear from the authors who write the novels and learn of their motivations, writing process, characters, struggles and successes. Novelist Spotlight is hosted by Mike Consol, a lifelong journalist and author of four novels.
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Julian Assange - Release Update, with Greg Barns SC
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What Julian Assange's release actually means, with Greg Barns SC, from Julian's Australia legal team. In 2012 Greg (a highly regarded human rights Barrister) took a call from John Shipton, Julian Assange’s father. Greg had already done advocacy on the Assange case for the Australian Lawyers Alliance. John wished to know if Greg would run Julian’s b…
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New Hope in Mid-Life with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM
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A significant number of women experience sudden onset of severe anxiety/depression during mid-life resulting in problems such as forced early retirement or relational difficulties. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, internationally acknowledged as an expert in the field of women’s mental health, discusses new approaches that deviate from the current trea…
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Episode 158: Novelist Spotlight #158: Nurse, lawyer, justice advocate, novelist
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In the spotlight is Amanda DuBois, author of the Camille Delaney mystery series. She is the founder and managing partner of the DuBois Levias Law Group, a woman-owned boutique family law practice in Seattle. She was also a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, before beginning her legal career in …
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Episode 157: Novelist Spotlight #157: Bookstores alive and well — and here is a novelist who started one
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In the spotlight is Paula Treick DeBoard, novelist and new bookstore owner. In April 2024, DeBoard opened Bookish in Modesto, Calif., and discusses her motivation and her strategy for succeeding. She is also the author of four family dramas, the novels “The Mourning Hours,” “The Fragile World,” “The Drowning Girls” and “Here We Lie.” She also teach…
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Sheep graze nearby, as we talk ayahuasca, attachment & peace, with Martin O’Toole; former ad-man turned mental health professional. Martin offers a unique blend of holistic mental health coaching, writing, and podcasting to guide people toward a state of mental wellness. Drawing from his own transformative experiences and training, Martin combines …
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Episode 156: Novelist Spotlight #156: Deconstructing master novelist Don DeLillo
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Ask literary critics to name the greatest American novelists of the past 50 years and Don DeLillo’s name is sure to be there. DeLillo, now 87, has written more than 18 novels and has won awards ranging from the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award to the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Discussing his career during this episode…
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Episode 155: Novelist Spotlight #155: Bestselling author Matt Coyle, creator of the Rick Cahill crime novels
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Matt Coyle is the author of the best-selling Rick Cahill crime novels. Though he has wanted to be a crime writer since age 14, his actual foray into crime fiction was delayed for 30 years while he spent time managing a restaurant, selling golf clubs for various golf companies, and doing national sales for a sports licensing company. He wrote nights…
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Sex is like money; only too much is enough - John Updike
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Want more intimacy? This pilot of, 'F£cked @ 50 Podcast' is for you... Join Co-Hosts Caroline & Thor as they explore this, still surprisingly taboo topic, with a middle aged, but still got needs, mindset... Today's show sponsored by https://growthpresenter.com Enjoy Becoming a 100% Confident + Capable Presenter... Differentiate yourself - with enjo…
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Episode 154: Novelist Spotlight #154: The light and darkness of famed novelist William Styron
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In the spotlight is William Styron, the famed author of novels that included “Sophie’s Choice” and “The Confessions of Nat Turner.” Joining the great author in the spotlight is William Styron biographer Jim West, professor of English, emeritus, at Pennsylvania State University. He is a biographer and book historian, and the author of several books,…
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Pit Chat from the 2024 Fort William World Cup featuring (in order of appearance)… Part 1 Dan Bladon Reece Wilson & Joe Krejbich Will Longden Aaron Gwin Emilie Siegenthaler Ed Masters Matt Walker (NZ) & George Brannigan Tom Lloyd Dom Platt Part 2 Alan Milway Grant Wildman Ethan Craik & Rich Simpson Jordi Cortes Martin Whitely Neko Mulally Andi Kolb …
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Episode 153: Novelist Spotlight #153: The great John Updike, revisited by James Schiff
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In the spotlight is John Updike and University of Cincinnati literature professor James Schiff, author of the book “John Updike Revisited.” Schiff, who is also editor of the John Updike Review, talks about Updike’s more than 60 books, short stories, poetry, reviews and letters — and the two Pulitzer Prizes and other awards. We discuss his: >> Time …
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Episode 152: Novelist Spotlight #152: Remembering sexual pioneer and controversial novelist D.H. Lawrence
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In the spotlight is D.H. Lawrence, the great and controversial novelist, and Richard Kaye, professor of literature in the English department at Hunter College, part of the city university system in Manhattan. Since 2017, Mr. Kaye has been the editor of The D. H. Lawrence Review, the 50-year-old journal dealing with the life and work of the British …
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DH World Cup Season Preview with Wyn Masters
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In this episode George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk @jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride…
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Episode 151: Novelist Spotlight #151: A conversation with the founder of Shepherd, an upstart competitor to Amazon
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In the spotlight is Ben Fox, founder of Shepherd.com, an upstart competitor to Amazon, Goodreads and other major online booksellers. Fox, who reads 100 books a year, believes that books build better human beings, and he is on a mission to help everyone find the book they didn't know they were looking for. We discuss: >> The weakness of Amazon >> T…
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From corporate misery to microdosing mentor - Matt sold his business in 2014, and took the path of service, via an Ayahuasca journey in Costa Rica... Author of 'Worth The Fight', you can connect with Matt on linkedin.com/in/matt-simpsonwtf or at https://worththefightbook.org Today's show is sponsored by https://growthpresenter.com because, believe …
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After a little break over winter, we’re back! The 2024 race season is already underway & in this episode we chat about those races that have already taken place & then making her debut on the podcast we’re joined by one of the new generation of female riders making waves in the Elite Women’s category, Cube Factory Racing’s Jess Blewitt!…
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John Goodlad and I discuss Shetland's Nordic Island future, his latest book, 'The Salt Roads: How Fish Made a Culture' and of course, our shared love of boats... connect with John [Advisor at Sustainable Oceans Fund, and Author of fascinating books] on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/john-goodlad-275a0331
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Episode 150: Novelist Spotlight #150: A look back and ahead with literary lion Jay McInerney
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In the spotlight is the author of “Bright Lights, Big City” — the explosively successful debut novel by Jay McInerney, selling 700,000 copies during its first year, and tens-of-thousands of copies annually for years running. Dubbed a member of the 1980s “brat pack” (along with Bret Easton Ellis and Tama Janowitz), McInerney followed his sensational…
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Episode 149: Novelist Spotlight #149: A deceased Word War II veteran, a secret, a letter — and the novelist who brought the story to life
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In the spotlight is Sasha Vasilyuk, author of the debut novel YOUR PRESENCE IS MANDATORY, now available for pre-order and soon to be published in the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Finland and Brazil. She is also a journalist who has written for The New York Times, TIME magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC, USA Toda…
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Episode 148: Novelist Spotlight #148: A look back at sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury with biographer Jonathan Eller
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In the spotlight is Jonathan Eller, author of a three-volume biography of science fiction novelist and short story writer Ray Bradbury. Eller is also founding director of the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies at Indiana University. We discuss Ray Bradbury’s >> writing lessons >> work ethic >> fear of the dark >> love of magic >> passion for ideas >> …
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An encouraging conversation with, Maddy Harland, Editor of @permaculturemagazine - we talk Whale close encounter, the collapse of the current growth centric economic model, and how to live in harmony with people and planet... Check out the magazine here https://permaculture.co.uk and connect with Maddy on IG @MaddyHarland…
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Episode 147: Novelist Spotlight #147: Bestselling romance author Audrey Carlan
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In the spotlight is romance novelist Audrey Carlan, a No. 1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller. She writes stories that help readers “find themselves while falling in love.” Some of her works include the Calendar Girl serial, the Trinity series, the International Guy series, 1001 Dark Nights series, and the Marriage Auctio…
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Greg Barns SC, tells you why Julian's case truly matters to EVERYONE, and what you can do about it. Greg is an adviser to Julian Assange and WikiLeaks; a Barrister practising in criminal law, administrative law and human rights. He is a sessional lecturer in the JD Program at RMIT University and teaches innovative Justice and Jurisprudence.…
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Episode 146: Novelist Spotlight #146: A conversation with novelist and short story writer T.C. Boyle
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In the spotlight is T.C. Boyle, the author of more than 30 books of fiction, including titles such as “Blue Skies,” “The Harder They Come,” “The Terranauts," “The Relive Box,” “Outside Looking In,” “Talk to Me” and “I Walk Between the Raindrops.” He was a longtime lit professor at USC, and his books have been translated into more than two dozen for…
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If life feels desperate right now, please listen to this episode with Graeme Cowan, founding Board Director of R U OK? https://www.ruok.org.au/ In 2000 Graeme went through a 5 year episode of depression (2 of which he describes as suicidal) that his psychiatrist described as the worst he had ever treated. Graeme emerged from this crisis with a diff…
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Episode 145: Novelist Spotlight #145: Joanna/J.F. Penn — novelist, writing teacher and podcaster
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In the spotlight is Joanna Penn, who teaches how to write, publish and market your book — and make a living with your writing. She is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author more than 35 books published and almost 1 million sold across 169 countries in five languages. She is also a podcaster, international speaker, and e…
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Episode 144: Novelist Spotlight #144: Poet, novelist and Cornell professor Robert Morgan on the life and writing of Thomas Wolfe
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In the spotlight is Cornell University professor of literature Robert Morgan, who will discuss the life, times and writings of famed novelist Thomas Wolfe. Morgan has a good deal in common with the author. Thomas Wolfe hails from Asheville, N.C., and Robert Morgan hails from Henderson County, just south of Asheville. They have the same birthday (Oc…
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Why Edinburgh is the best city in the UK... Forth Valley competing with Silicon Valley... Skyscanner was Scottish, so was the pneumatic tyre! AKA inflatable tire if you are Joe Rogan ;) Andrew is enabling people to build their dream and share it with the world through universal app deployment https://fynelabs.com They are engaging early adopters o…
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Episode 143: Novelist Spotlight #143: Golden Globe and Emmy Award writer/director Dean Hargrove
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In the spotlight is TV and movie writer/producer/executive producer and creator Dean Hargrove. He has been writing and creating television series since 1961 when he became a staff writer on the first “Bob Newhart Show.” He became the sole staff writer on “The Man from UNCLE” and wrote the screenplay for the pilot of “Columbo.” Thereafter, he create…
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Episode 142: Novelist Spotlight #142: International banker turned award-winner crime novelist Carl Vonderau
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It took Carl Vonderau a long time to become a full-time author. He left his native Cleveland to study economics at Stanford, then spent more than 30 years as a banker in the United States, Latin America and North Africa — international settings that served as inspiration for his crime novels “Murderabilia” and “Saving Myles.” His work was honored w…
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Psychedelic-assisted Therapy change maker Tania de Jong joins me to tell her story of sober choir starter to Psilocybin seeker. Tania is a ground breaking social change maker, acclaimed soprano, award-winning social entrepreneur, creative innovation leader and global speaker. Psychedelic-assisted therapy http://mindmedicineaustralia.org.au Singing …
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Episode 141: Novelist Spotlight #141: Daniel Kraus, author of “Whalefall,” “The Shape of Water” and “Trollhunters”
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In the spotlight is Daniel Kraus, New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV and film. His collaboration with legendary filmmaker George Romero (“The Living Dead”) was acclaimed by The New York Times and The Washington Post, and during his collaboration with Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored “The Shape of Water,” the Oscar-winning film. Kraus…
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NYT Bestseller, Graeme Simsion - Bury Your Ego
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Your 50's and 60's can be your best decades! Author of, 'The Rosie Project', former IT consultant, Graeme Simsion, turned his hand to fiction, aged 50. His novels have since sold more than six million copies in forty languages and all have had movie rights optioned. The Rosie Project was published in 2013, followed by The Rosie Effect and The Rosie…
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Episode 140: Novelist Spotlight #140: Tyson Cornell, founder and CEO of book publishing house Rare Bird
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In the spotlight is Tyson Cornell, who started his book publishing company, Rare Bird, after nine-and-a-half years as marketing and publicity director at Book Soup, the legendary independent bookstore on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, Calif. We discuss: >> The Rare Bird concept and name >> The focus required for reading books >> Work as a life…
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Thor speaks from the heart, and introduces you to his 'Jamie' To be coached guest on Speak With Courage, and to connect with Thor go to, https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholt/
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Find Contentment with Russell Wardrop, KWC Global, CEO.
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KWC Global, CEO, Russell Wardrop roams the field, from Stoicism to Alan Watts, with a dash of Viktor Frankl, and Scottish farm tales. Connect with Russell on LinkedIn here linkedin.com/in/russell-wardrop-60503211
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It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 & the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn & Jordan, & the rider he’s “a little bit scared of”. Merry Christmas everyone, it’s a banger! The Making Up The Numbe…
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Episode 139: Novelist Spotlight #139: Screenwriter turned novelist Jennifer Manocherian
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In the spotlight is family therapist, divorce mediator, Broadway and off-Broadway producer, screenwriter and screenwriting teacher Jennifer Manocherian, who has just published her first novel, “Alpha Bette,” a story influenced by her many personal and professional life experiences. Bette Gartner, the novel’s protagonist, is a 95-year-old widow who …
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WW3 Worries with Big Ship Pilot, Rory Hamilton
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Nothing is off limits in this positivity-micro-dose session. WW3 to C19 to Billionaires and Bra Baroness monkey business! If you'd like to naturally anaesthetise yourself to algorithm driven news angst, why not enjoy Rory's birds eye video views of Scotland; head to his beautiful mariner site https://westcoastpilotage.com - after all, stunning Scot…
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Outdoorsman CEO, speaker on AI, Techy Founder Dan Hawtrey joins Thor in the HippiHut. Dan's company deals with Intranets, digital workplace, AI & people tech and he's got a nuanced take on AI - Connect with Dan here linkedin.com/in/danhawtrey
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Episode 138: Novelist Spotlight #138: Writing advice from top-selling British thriller/mystery novelist Simon Toyne
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Simon Toyne quit his job as a television producer at the BBC to pursue writing his first novel. That turned out to be “Sanctus,” the bestselling debut thriller novel of 2011 in Great Britain. He is now the author of six more novels: “The Key,” “The Tower,” “The Searchers,” “The Boy Who Saw,” “Dark Objects” and “The Clearing.” Toyne has also produce…
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From car mechanic to World Cup winner… In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb; there’s also Jack’s retirement '20 questions' & possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. Enjoy… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech J-Tech Suspension www.j-techsuspension.co.uk …
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Episode 137: Novelist Spotlight #137: L.A. trial lawyer Scott Lord makes the case for thriller fiction
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In the spotlight is Scott Lord, who has pulled many of his novels’ characters and situations from his 35 years as a practitioner of criminal and civil law. His first novel, “The Logic Bomb,” is a legal thriller, and his newly released novel, “Come November,” is a historical thriller about an assassination plot to disrupt the momentous 1947 vote of …
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Ollie Horn: Culinary Comedian & Tech Founder
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Ollie is the National Geographic Master of Ceremonies, but initially trained as a lawyer - fitting then, that he's delivered comedy to 4 people in a hen coop and been terrorised by a room full of drunken Primary School Teachers! Enjoy our upbeat conversation .... we end up with how to heal Brexit broken hearts! btw, Ollie's tech start-up was a comp…
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Awful Is Opportunity - Ben James, Investment Director
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The UK is wobbling! Says Ben James But ‘awful is also opportunity’ 💪 I sat down with Ben, Investment Director at Baillie Gifford, a drama school buddy of 20 years ago, for my HippiHut Podcast this week - a long overdue catch up! Our discussion touched on key topics relevant to the current business landscape. Here are some takeaways: 1. **Awful is O…
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Personal Development is a Pandemic - Rob Begg
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If you'd like a permission slip to come home to who you truly are, this episode with one of my own favourite coaches is a must listen. Rob Begg, previously a CEO in design and retail, joined me in the Hippihut and the sometimes controversial conversation flowed from personal adventures to personal un-development, to war, to divorce. Connect with Ro…
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Episode 136: Novelist Spotlight #136: Vanessa Riley, author of Regency Era fiction, romance and mystery novels
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In the spotlight is Vanessa Riley, author of 20 novels including “Queen of Exiles,” “Murder in Drury Lane” and “Island Queen,” the latter of which has been optioned by members of the team that helped produce the hit streaming series “Bridgerton.” She is also a trained engineer whose research skills have helped advance the agendas at NASA, GM, Hewle…
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In this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss 2024; the World Cup calendar & some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting news about his 2024 plans & then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion, Charlie Hatton. It’s a huge one… The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.ho…
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Conspiracy, Challenge and Connection - Eric Doyle
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Managing Director Eric Doyle is truly resilient (Marathon d' Sable Veteran - 6 days, 250 kms of desert endurance running hell, check out his genuinely superb (i'm a public speaking coach!) Tedx talk https://youtu.be/FUSPIHHUrcs?si=4MEpcfjCRAgjDtzP ) about lessons learned... and yet something has been really bugging Eric lately... we sat down for a …
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When Bereavement is a Gift - Antonia Rolls
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Antonia Rolls, tells her Son, Costya's story; his life, and death. We then explore the gift she is creating, from a truly gruesome situation. If you've been hit by the issues raised in this podcast, Antonia welcomes contact (https://www.instagram.com/antoniarolls/) or https://antoniarolls.co.uk
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