Kia ora and nau mai haere mai to Grey Areas with me, Petra Bagust. This is about growing up and going grey, in Aotearoa New Zealand because I’m getting older. And so are you. So how do we do it well? I reckon we can do it with a bit of gorgeousness and gusto and break that ‘getting old’ mould just a little. Or maybe more than a little. So join me as we climb into some of those topics that just aren't so clear-cut, maybe are a little chewy, a little crunchy… and let’s journey our way through ...
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Welcome to Heavy on Kingdom! A faith-filled podcast where we share God journeys + fruitful convos heavily wrapped in laughter, love & light! Every God walk has its own unique beginning AND middle... Although how we each start our journeys may differ, how we finish will ultimately look the same— in the hands of a very true and real God. Tap into a weekly escape with your host Jaz Ford and occasional special guests, as they highlight their testimonies and unpack the stories and events that led ...
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The Brown Jewels is a very funny comedy podcast from Scottish comedian, Ralph Brown. Welcome aboard this shambolic but entertaining listening experience, bouncing between chats with only the soundest guests from the comedy world, tales of misdemeanours, backstage gossip, pizza fantasies, unglamorous tour secrets, funny conspiracy theories, angry rants, embarrassing cock-ups, bad luck, sheer stupidity and discussing the biggest weirdos on the internet. Send in your voice notes, watch it on Yo ...
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Making friends with my body - good friends! | Dr Hillary McBride
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In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, author, and menopause researcher Dr Hillary McBride to explore what it means to truly come home to our bodies - to treat them like a best friend. Hillary’s work spans critical topics like trauma, eating disorders, and women's health, with a particular focus on menopause as a transformative experience. …
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Petra introduces the Parents We've Met podcast
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Buckle in for an uplifting conversation filled with laughter and wisdom! Petra Bagust is the host of popular rova podcasts Grey Areas and Sunday Sanctuary, a radio personality and TV presenter, a media chaplain, mum to three young people and all-round wonderful wāhine. In this episode, Petra shares candidly how she has approached the highs and lows…
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Diving into the wreck: on mermaids, motherhood and midlife | Megan Dunn
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The tide is rising toward Megan’s 50th birthday, and we surf the currents of childhood memories to uncover how mermaids, like the best stories, delight us with their symbolic depth. We reflect on my relationship with my mother, navigating the murky waters between closeness and independence. Megan shares how her mother transformed into an exuberant …
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Bullies, blood and battlegrounds | Susie Ferguson
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There were three things Susie Ferguson was never going to do; climb Mt Everest, run a marathon or write a book. However a serendipitous podcast interview with my good friend Frank nudged her to capture her experiences as a war correspondent, radio journalist and woman - the result is "Bloody Minded." Susie shares her experiences of being bullied an…
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Nourishing the whole self | Nici Wickes
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I sit down with the delightful Nici Wickes, a beloved cookbook author with a talent for making culinary adventures accessible and joyful, as she shares her wisdom on no-fuss cooking, building confidence in and out of the kitchen, and her latest book ‘More from A Quiet Kitchen.’ We tackle body image and health, confronting societal expectations, and…
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From breakdown to breakthrough | Paddy Gower
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Join us for the first episode of Grey Areas Season 6 as we sit down with award-winning journalist, doco-maker and loveable rogue Patrick Gower to discuss his unfiltered memoir, This Is the F#$%ing News. In this candid conversation, Paddy gets vulnerable about the toxic cocktail of alcoholism, bullying and work addiction that brought about a mental …
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Kia ora! I'm Petra, and welcome to Grey Areas, back for its sixth season. We're diving deep into the conversations that matter—those tricky, often unspoken topics that can powerfully shape our lives. Throughout this season, I sit down with incredible New Zealanders who aren't afraid to tackle the tough stuff. We explore subjects like endometriosis,…
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**Faith & Friendship + Recognizing the Voice of God| Jaz Ford feat. D. Paige
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Send us a text Jaz welcomes to the POD special guest D. Paige! Passionate prayer warrior, fireball and former roommate turned best friend, D. Paige tells how a day of playing church as a child solidified her need-to-know Christ for herself and opened the door to a world of many more heartfelt spiritual encounters. The ladies explore sure ways they'…
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**Worship As A Cheat Code- In Spirit & In Truth| Jaz Ford feat. Mo Williams
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Send us a text Jaz welcomes special guest Mo to the podcast in the latest episode. Talented worshipper and passionate Bible leader & teacher, Mo shares how childhood wounds & emptiness led her to Jesus' feet. The ladies explore worship as a lifestyle and a necessity.By Jaz Ford
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The marks that make us | Jenny-May Clarkson + Dean Clarkson
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Getting up at stupid-o’clock every weekday morning to perform in front of the nation requires a certain type of strength and stamina. Add perimenopause to the pressure cooker of live television and you’ve got yourself a potent cocktail of challenges. Part of Jenny-May Clarkson’s secret is the dynamic partnership she’s forged with her husband Dean. …
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Otherhood: Life outside of motherhood | Kathryn van Beek + Lil O’Brien
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Having children and becoming a mother is a huge part of our collective cultural script. When you’re single, the question is ‘when are you going to find someone?’ When you find someone, the question becomes ‘when are you having children?’ So what about the many women who don’t have children, either by choice, circumstance or because they’re unable t…
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Ducking perfectionism and the upside of failure | Dr Jin Russell
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In a culture of unhealthy comparison and burdensome perfectionism, how do we cultivate an openness to getting it wrong? … Like, really get down and dirty with failure and understand how necessary it is for growth and basically learning anything at all. Dr Jin Russell’s intimidating bio reads like the ultimate perfectionist’s achievement list. She’s…
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**No Boxes, Just Jesus + Guard Your Heart| Jaz Ford feat. Queen Justine
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Send us a text Jaz introduces special guest Queen Justine in this fun new episode. Coach, student and among other things-- host of Kingdom Sistahs Podcast. Queen Justine shares her beautiful testimony of coming to God with only a bible, friend, dark college dorm room and a sincere heart. In this episode, both ladies explore the different ways they …
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How women are catching the investing bug | Victoria Harris + Kirstien Taylor
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The world of investing has long been dominated by men, but did you know that the women who do invest typically do better than their male counterparts? Honestly, it’s never been easier with the technology now available to us, so let’s figure out what positive action we can take because the good news is it’s never too late to get amongst it. Victoria…
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Discovering difference: celebrating neurodiversity and ADHD | Sonia Gray
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There are moments in time where issues that have lurked in the shadows reach a tipping point and break into the public consciousness. Now is such a time for neurodiversity and ADHD. We are ready for healthier, more embracing conversations about how different brains work. TV presenter and actor Sonia Gray is on a quest to make life better for neurod…
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Using creativity to unlock joy | Selina Tusitala Marsh
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Open a refreshing window to the world of creativity with Dr. Selina Tusitala Marsh as we riff on creativity and poetry. Turns out you don’t have to give it up after high school. Selina, an accomplished poet, academic, and illustrator, shares profound insights and captivating tales from her journey, which includes becoming NZ’s official poet (aka Po…
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Investing now for our golden years | Judy Bailey
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Hot on the heels of launching her new book Evolving, Judy Bailey sat down with Petra to talk all things ageing. At 72 years old, Judy has a sparkle that's infectious. Her credentialed career as a journalist, along with her natural curiosity and sense of fun make her an ideal guide to navigate the landscape of ageing, and explore the latest research…
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Love in midlife and menopause | Niki Bezzant + Meg Cowan
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We're kicking off Season 5 with our LIVE recording of a fun and fascinating panel discussion tackling pleasure, intimacy, and love in midlife and menopause with writer Niki Bezzant and relationship coach Meg Cowan. Niki Bezzant is a trained journalist whose book This Changes Everything: the honest guide to menopause and perimenopause has, for thous…
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Just a short episode to say that after 2 years and 95 episodes and far too many minutes of my voice, I'm calling it quits on the podcast for now. The pod will be back at some point...or it might not be. Or I might do a podcast with someone else. Who knows. Not me. Big thanks to all the guests that came on and the people that have listened! Tickets …
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**I Got A Testimony+ God Wants Us Real Bad| Jaz Ford
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Send us a text Jaz recalls a combination of personal accounts and stories leading to her own salvation. She paints a vivid picture of the altar call that God used to change the trajectory of her life. A timing where she needed the love of the Father the most.By Jaz Ford
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Kia ora! Petra here and we’re getting ready for Season 5! 5 feels like a milestone… off to school and all that, growing up literally - thanks for coming on this journey with me - hasn’t it been fun and also fascinating!?! We have built up quite the collection of stories and questions to travel with us into our next season - hopefully with more comp…
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KICK OFF EP: Spiritual Foundation + Pray & Let Go!│Jaz Ford & Grandma Sonya
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Send us a text "If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going" ----Dr. Maya Angelou Jaz welcomes her grandmother Sonya to the podcast as she kicks off the first episode! Introduced as mentor, counselor, former business woman and more importantly, spiritual warrior. Jaz reminisces on her upbringing and being raised by a…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph talks about his new most hated person/people and what we should all be doing about them plus updates on finding out he is less important than a competition to win breakfast. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or thin…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph talks about travel f*** up number 475 of his lifetime. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future episodes Ralph Brown Comedy Instagram Ralph Brown Comedy Facebook Email: thebrownjewelspod@gmail.com Podca…
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Summer Series: Kate Rodger talks dating and menopause, going to the cinema and the power of vulnerability
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Film reviewer extraordinaire Kate Rodger joins Grey Areas for another laugh-filled chat about stepping outside of her ‘lane’, dealing with feelings of overwhelm, and the progress she's making on her personal goals. Kate brings her trademark humour and wildly generous way with words to a conversation about new challenges, making time for what’s impo…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph has talks what not to say to a gun guy, channeling Connor McGregor, giving bad reviews of your own show, mental audience members talking after gigs. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on fut…
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Summer Series: Robert Rakete on front-footing his health, ageing authentically and keeping the romance sparkle alive
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Iconic broadcaster Robert Rakete returns to Grey Areas, joining Petra for a candid and uplifting kōrero. Robert has been discovering more of his whakapapa as he continues to learn Te Reo Māori, and shares his love of embracing the beginner's mind, facing fears and embracing failure. Plus Robert catches Petra up on his recent prostate check-up! 👀 If…
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Summer Series: Miriama Kamo talks turning 50, falling off the sugar wagon, and Menopausal Hormone Therapy
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Two years on from her first Grey Areas appearance, Petra catches up with journalist and TVNZ's Sunday host Miriama Kamo as she's rounded out her fifth decade. Turning 50 can invite introspection and casting new vision for your life. Miriama grabs this opportunity with both hands sharing the raft of intentions she has for this season from getting br…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph talks the worst type of guys, pigeons hitting windows, letting mother nature take it's course, awful photos and 'Not reading the full information which leads to annoyance example no. 1,872' Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any q…
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BONUS: Annie Crummer and Betty-Anne Monga chat about their Auckland Arts Festival event Hear Me Roar!
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Annie Crummer and Betty-Anne Monga along with Julia Deans and Boh Runga will be forming a powerhouse ensemble at this year's Auckland Arts Festival performance, Hear Me Roar! on March 8. Annie and Betty-Anne joined me for a korero all about creativity, collaboration and purpose. We riff on the power of music to accompany us through every season - t…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 In this episode Ralph talks about an embarrassing illness that had finally been diagnosed and a competition with the worlds “best prize” that will ruin your life. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future epis…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Happy new year! The podcast is back with another solo episode of Ralph talking the best Christmas feeling, the only way to end a year and the weirdest 2023 wrap up lists. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on fut…
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Ep88: "I Think I'm Going To Sh*t Myself" + 2023 Wrapped
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future episodes Ralph Brown Comedy Instagram Ralph Brown Comedy Facebook Email: thebrownjewelspod@gmail.com Podcast artwork by the very talented @jmsyllart - check him out…
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Ep87: “Dying On Your Arse?” With Ethan Herschenfeld
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Ethan talk New York comedy, big names dropping into comedy clubs to do sets, driving 12 hours to do a gig and then bombing plus loads of other stories from doing comedy and acting. Follow Ethan online and go see him live Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me kno…
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Ep86: “Kick The Mario Coins Out Him” With Aurie Styla
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Aurie talk getting fired up and dealing with hecklers, comedy festivals going right and wrong, challenging comedy shows in shisha cafes, turning social media followers into fans, having fun on stage and getting lost on Silent Hill roads. Follow Aurie online and go see him live Send me an anonymo…
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Ep85: Going Viral In China With Michael Shafar
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Michael talk bombing on cruise ships, going viral in China, surviving cancer but people not believing it, comedy that makes people feel uncomfortable and who is worse, the queen or Hitler? Follow Michael online and go see him live Michael's Full YouTube special The Queen vs Hitler bit from the s…
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 On this week's episode, Ralph hates on weird, honest young people and a story of late night shame. Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicemail - Let me know if you have any questions or things to be discussed on future episodes Ralph Brown Comedy Instagram Ralph Brown Comedy Facebook Em…
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Ep83: Bombing To 7,000 People With James Nokise
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and James talk taking drugs in church, bombing twice at a peace festival in front of 7,000 people, trying to be cool when you’re younger, being a poet to get into Glastonbury, Eating Fried Chicken In The Shower podcast and winning the top comedy award in New Zealand. Follow James online and go see h…
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Ep82: Doing Comedy In A Mental Institution With Joe Heenan
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Joe talk doing comedy in a mental institution, opening for Steve Coogan, getting Dominos managers to order pizza for everyone in a show, avoiding gigs and still getting paid, having fun as a host and on social media and what happens when that goes wrong, the horror of Christmas gigs and the stor…
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Add to your kete of understanding our bone health with this kōrero with Christine Gill, Executive Director of Osteoporosis New Zealand. The life cycle of these living tissues from birth to menopause and beyond is fascinating. Christine talks us through the process of bone turnover, the often misunderstood osteoporosis, the importance of achieving m…
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Ep81: A Mad Britain’s Got Talent Audition With Julia Sutherland
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Julia talk the importance of new material and seeing 'Hoose Rice' being tried out on stage, social media reluctance, turning round a TV show in a short time, coming back to stand up and one of the best 'worst gig' stories. Follow Julia online and go see her live Send me an anonymous message - Ri…
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The magic of female friendships | Kiri Nathan and Stacey Morrison
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The magic of female friendships is pretty undeniable - as is the role they play in shaping us. Join us for an inspiring kōrero with long-time BFFs, broadcaster Stacey Morrison and fashion designer Kiri Nathan, who have been the epitome of friendship for over 25 years. From their first meeting at the Smoke-Free Fashion Awards to navigating marriages…
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The power of backing yourself | Irene van Dyk
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What does it take to become a legendary netball player? What's the journey like, and how does finding a new identity in a foreign land shape your life and an illustrious sporting career spanning over 20 years? Join me this episode for a kōrero with iconic netballer and Silver Fern, Irene Van Dyk. We hear about her experience as an immigrant athlete…
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Ep80: Shafting Gammon With Marjolein Robertson
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No new episode on 26th October as I’m on holiday. Back again on 2nd November. Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Marjolein talk chaotic stories from living from with nuns in Holland, naked gardening and being caught by neighbours, day dreaming and social fantasies, what to do when German terrorists storm the stage, Ralph tries a …
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Hairy Areas: A head to toe audit | Charlotte Cook
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Here's something a little special - a crossover episode with Charlotte Cook of RNZ's Hair and Loathing! Join us as we embark on a head to toe exploration of our relationships with hair - both on our heads and our bodies. Charlotte and I take a visit to Stephen Marr's salon for a kōrero over haircuts, we chat at my whare, and we also catch up with a…
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Ep79: Taping Party Poppers To Your Nipples With Chris Thorburn
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Chris talk mad ideas at comedy nights, hatred of magicians, recording a topical news show as major news starts breaking, the ups and downs of viral tweets and sketches from Chris including arguing in the comments plus celebrity sharing plus some great recommendations. The Watching A Film from 20…
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Crashing the old boys' club of sports journalism | Suzanne McFadden
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Ready for a hearty conversation with a trailblazer in women's sports journalism? We welcome Suzanne McFadden, an acclaimed sports journalist who's been championing women's sports in a male-dominated field. Suzanne's grit and determination have not only helped her break barriers but also led her to establish Locker Room, a platform dedicated to show…
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Ep78: Running With The Bulls With Kai Humphries
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Kai talk touring the world doing comedy with Daniel Sloss for 18 months, playing iconic venues, comedians leaning into right wing views, writing new material and running with the bulls in Pamplona. Follow Kai online and go see him live Send me an anonymous message - Right here Leave me a voicema…
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You're not alone: A conversation about vulval skin health | Dr Harriet Kennedy
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Ever wondered if you need to see your GP because you're experiencing discomfort or itching on your vulva? You're not alone. It turns out that vulval skin conditions are incredibly common and women in Aotearoa New Zealand suffer for an average of 10 years before working up the courage to see a doctor. We've got to change that! After all, skin is ski…
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Ep77: Performing To 64,000 People With Viv Gee
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Support The Brown Jewels on Patreon from £3 Ralph and Viv talk teaching comedy for 25 years, being in a double act and hating the other half, compering at Yes Bar, gigging with Lee Mack, Sean Lock, doing comedy in LA, San Francisco, Bangkok, Shanghai and being the exotic Scottish person on the line up plus gigging to 64,000 people! Follow Viv onlin…
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