Touching Base is the podcast for corporate millennials who want more from their life and career. Create clarity, build your mindset and be inspired to expand, grow and deepen your sense of purpose.
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Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
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A podcast made to cheer you up. From reading happy books, to making bad jokes and just passing a happy spirit to you.
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Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!
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The Brothers Hollis present: A wondrous journey through the literary “high” arts. Join us as we discover and discuss worlds beyond time and space. Follow, as we dive deep into the depths of the imagination only the human mind could shape! And what we find, in those hidden nooks and crannies? Only YOU can find out! Novels, comics, films and...cannabis!!?? All and more, welcome to Get Literature X: @get_literature
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Crazy Families + Crazy History = Crazy Fun — A fun look at genealogy and the crazy history that surrounds our families. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/500yearsofcrazy/support
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Welcome to NewzKidz! A new weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by Rose, Zara, Aiza and Laurie - kids aged 8-11 years. Tune in to hear us talk about what's important in our world today, what's making the news headlines, and why kids should care. You can discuss our stories with your friends, parents and teachers, and let us know what you think.
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28: Uncovering the deep, dark, hidden job market.
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Send us a Text Message. Today I’m diving into a topic I wish more people knew about it. And that’s the hidden job market. To prove to you, the power of the hidden job market, I share strategies I’ve used in my own career to achieve my goals. It’s a quickie and it’s important. Listen and learn 4 key ways you can tap into hidden job opportunities. Sh…
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Wars of the Roses Week: Margaret Beaufort (part 2)
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Welcome back to Queens Podcast's Wars of the Roses week. Today we're we diving into the second part of Margaret Beaufort's story, a key figure in the Wars of the Roses and the mother of Henry VII. Today we're discussing Maggie's part in ending the civil war this week is named after, her unwavering love for her son and her new (self appointed) title…
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Wars of the Roses Week: Margaret Beaufort (part 1)
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Welcome back to another installation in our Wars of the Roses week. We are looking at the endlessly fascinating Margaret Beaufort. In later years, she may be viewed as a bit of a controversial figure, but today we're just looking at her early years. Maggie was not only influential on her own right, but also the mother of the Tudor Dynasty (maybe yo…
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Richard Duke of York| A Slice of Medieval #48
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: Was Richard Duke of York a loyal lord or a traitorous knave?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Wars of the Roses Week: Jane Shore's Walk of Shame
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The Fascinating Life of Jane Shore: The Real Walk of Shame Wars of the Roses week continues! In this episode from the Patreon vault, we get a Katy's Corner episode that delves into the captivating story of Jane Shore, the famous mistress of King Edward IV of England. From her origins as Elizabeth Lambert, her tumultuous marriage, and her surprising…
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Wars of the Roses Week: Elizabeth Woodville
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Welcome back to another episode in our Wars of the Roses collection, leading up to season 8. Today we are continuing our conversation on the scandalous Woodville women with Elizabeth Woodville. This episode is from 2017 so LOL at our conversation on confinement (aka quarantine, amirite?) This episode deals with all the good historical stuff. We've …
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Wars of the Roses Week: Jacquetta of Luxembourg (2)
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Jaquetta of Luxembourg (part 2) : A Tale of Strength, Scandal, and Survival It's Wars of the Roses Week! Leading into our season 8 opener. Today we're continuing the story of the matriarch of the Woodville clan, Jacquetta of Luxembourg. The Queen mother who knew how to play the game! Enjoy Time stamps: 00:25 Meet Jaquetta of Luxembourg 00:58 Life i…
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Wars of the Roses Week: Jacquetta of Luxembourg (1)
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Queens Podcast: Jaquetta of Luxembourg and the Wars of the Roses - Part 1 It's Wars of the Roses Week! Leading into our season 8 opener. Any guesses? Well, today we are looking back to our first Wars of the Roses Queen, or duchess- Jacquetta of Luxembourg. The episode also touches on the intricacies of medieval English and French nobility, Jaquetta…
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History's Mysteries: Mary Queen of Scots Tarot reading
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History's Mysteries: Did Mary, Queen of Scots, Order Her Husband's Murder? Join the Queens as they delve into another intriguing episode of 'History's Mysteries' featuring resident psychic Tandy Gutierrez. This episode explores the tumultuous life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and seeks to uncover whether she was involved in the murder of her husband, L…
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27: Dr Tiff: on workplace wellbeing, healing through connection and taking accountability.
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Tiffany De Sousa Machado, or Dr. Tiff, is a keynote speaker and expert in transformative wellbeing. With a PhD in business and psychology, she serves as the Head of Wellbeing and Development at her organisation drtiff and she is a Lecturer and Associate Head of People & Culture at the Business School at the University of…
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Medieval Myth Busting | A Slice of Medieval #47
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss some medieval myths with buildings archaeologist and author, James Wright.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Send us a Text Message. No matter what I do or where I look, ya’ll are asking for mindset tips every day of the week. So here we are. 5 tips I wish I knew sooner. One of them I learnt from my clarinet teacher back in year 5 but it went in one ear and out the other. Because who listens to their clarinet teacher?! Links: https://www.matildarosecareer…
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The Political Brilliance of Louise of Savoy Join Katy & Nathan as they revisit an intriguing episode from the Patreon feed, diving deep into the life of Louise of Savoy. Louise was a total 16th-century boss in France, playing political chess while her son, King Francis I, was off being king. Today we're talking about her early life, her power move …
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25. Dr Anna Finizio: on women’s health, economic empowerment and doing politics differently.
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Send us a Text Message. Known for her powerful assertion in 2023, "Women don't have it all, they just do it all", Dr Anna Finizio is a policy director, a women's policy specialist and an energetic advocate for women's economic empowerment, women's health issues, and women in leadership. In our interview, Anna shares her career highs, lows, learns a…
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The Two Loves of Edward III| A Slice of Medieval #46
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the two loves of Edward III, Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers, with author, Gemma Holman.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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24. Cathy Riach: on being a leader, engaging your team and the gift of feedback.
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Send us a Text Message. As a standout manager in my corporate career, Cathy is a true example of an inspiring leader. She shares how to lead (as opposed to manage), how to engage your team, how to get out of your own way, how to overcome self-doubt and key tips to make your job application stand out. Cathy’s passion for leadership, the Defence indu…
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Marie of Mecklenburg: The Bold Grand Duchess Who Defied and Thrived Today we are telling the tale of a grand duchess with an attitude Marie of Mecklenburg! She's the only Romanoff who managed to give the Bolshevik Revolution the slip with all her bling intact. We'll chat about her early days, her match with Vladimir Alexandrovich, and the glitz, go…
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23. Puppies, the hidden job market and my biggest struggle in 2024.
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Send us a Text Message. Guess who’s back, back again… Let’s catch up! Lots has been happening since we last spoke and I want to overshare (as always). This ep is a brief summary of everything that's happened so far in 2024. Obvs I can't list everything but this is the hit list. Let me know what you think of the ep - send me a message or feel free t…
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Aethelred the Unready?? |A Slice of Medieval #45
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: How Unready was Aethelred II?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Join us on this Patreon exclusive episode from 2022 episode that went hand in hand with our 3-part Empress Matilda series. In this episode we're discussing Empress Matilda's mom, Matilda of Scotland. We talk about her saintly pedigree, her bumpy journey to becoming queen of England and all she did in her life to make her one of the most popular que…
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Katharina | A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #44
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Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist Margaret Skea, her duology which tells the story of the remarkable Katharina von Bora - wife of Martin Luther. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Pride Month: Christina of Sweden part 2
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Brace yourselves for this juicy episode of Queen's Podcast where Nathan and Katy spill the tea on the heck of a ride that was Christina of Sweden's life - part two! This queen's life was no snoozefest - think lavish parties with wine flowing from fountains, a theater for the ladies in Rome, and a whole lot of rule-breaking. So buckle up, queens, as…
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Welcome back, beautiful queens! It's time to celebrate Pride Month with the wild tales of Christina of Sweden, a real royal rebel. We're talking birthrights, family drama, and a little bit of rule-breaking in this first of two episodes. Christina became Queen of Sweden at a very young age after the popular rule of her father, Gustav. But as she nav…
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The Legend of Freddie Mercury: Queens Podcast Chronicles Welcome back to the next episode of our June Pride Month party. Today, we're taking you back to 2018, when we discussed the one and only Freddie Mercury, darling. This episode's all about Freddie's start in the world, his school days, and that little band you may have heard of, Queen. We chat…
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Berengaria of Navarre | A Slice of Medieval #43
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss England's 'lost' queen, Berengaria of Navarre with author, Carol McGrath.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Death of Ludwig II of Bavaria Katy and Nathan are back with a Pride Month special, and it's all about Ludwig II of Bavaria - the 'Swan King'. This dude was all about the arts, built some seriously extra castles, and had a personal life that was... complicated (to say the least). We're diving deep into his life - hi…
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Are y'all ready for an adventure? This episode of the Queen's Podcast is about to take you on a wild ride through the life of Hortense Mancini—an absolute 17th-century icon if there ever was one whose life story could rival any soap opera. From her early days in Rome to her nightmare of a marriageHortense's life was anything but boring. From Parisi…
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The Two Matildas| A Slice of Medieval #42
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks compare the Empress Matilda with Queen Matilda of Boulogne - two powerful women on opposite sides during the Anarchy of the 12th century.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Evita Perón: The Legacy and Legends of Argentina's Controversial First Lady Welcome everyone to the season 7 finale. Today we're wrapping up the fascinating life and legacy of Eva Perón, the one and only Evita. Join us as we chat about her politically wild life, her passion for social reforms, and yes, her controversial ties to fascism. We'll also …
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The Norman Conquest| A Slice of Medieval #41
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the Norman Conquest with historical novelist, Griff Hosker.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Welcome to our last queen of season 7, Evita aka Eva Perón. Eva Peron is probably one of the most famous names to come out of Argentina. We know she's controversial! But, before she was Evita, she was an insecure little girl from a small town. Life was not easy, but our girl made the best out of life. In this episode we'll talk her humble beginning…
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The Beaufort Family | A Slice of Medieval Podcast #40
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the influential Beaufort family with historian, Nathen Amin. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Rerun: Katherine Swynford for Mistress week
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It's mistress week and today we are talking rags to riches (kind of) in this Cinderalla story (that also includes like... so much adultery). The Katherine Swynford story. Katherine Swynford is often considered the mother of the Tudor dynasty and the ancestress of another Queens Podcast alumni, Margaret Beaufort. We think you're going to love episod…
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Rerun: Diane de Poitiers for Mistress Week
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We are doing a mini-mistresses week and first up is the first Royal Mistress we ever covered. Now, Diane wasn't just any royal mistress, she was the royal mistress. From her iconic fountain of youth (was it really just the water, Diane?), to her savvy political maneuvers that would make Machiavelli take notes, we're uncovering the life of the woman…
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Anthony Woodville | A Slice of Medieval Podcast #39
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the fifteenth century nobleman, Anthony Woodville, with historian, Danielle Burton. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Princess Nest aka Nest ferch Rhys came from a very long line of Welsh warriors and kings. However, in her lifetime things took a big shift. There is more that we DON'T know about her life, but what we know for certain is that she is one of the only women from medieval Wales to be more than a passing footnote in history. In fact, it's said that her …
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NewzKidz S7 E1: TikTok, Ramadan and Easter, Royal Family News, Film Reviews: Mean Girls 2024 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
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In this new format episode, Zara and Aiza chat about whether TikTok is a danger to the west and discuss the meaning of Ramadan and Easter; Rose and Laurie talk about the recent health updates from King Charles III and the Princess of Wales, and review the newly released movies Mean Girls 2024 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.…
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Richard II & Henry IV | A Slice of Medieval podcast #38
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Richard II and how he came to be deposed by Henry IV.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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When we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire has gone down in history as Ibrahim the Mad, soooo..... Kosem, a woman who redefined 'boss lady' in the Ottoman Em…
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