Best Band Biography Podcasts (2024)

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The Best of The Paul Ryder Tapes Part Two 1:35:26

10h ago1:35:26

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This is part two of a three part "Best Of" series - where we treat you to the very best bits of the series. Laugh with us and cry with us as the highlights of Paul's life are re-lived - from the heady heights of success with Happy Mondays through to his drug addiction and breakdowns. Featured in this episode are Paul Ryder alongside his ex wife Ang…

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Taiwanese Comfort Women 30:13

21m ago30:13

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This episode is different. I am first explaining the issue of Taiwanese comfort women, and then letting yall hear a speech that I gave to a group in Vienna on the only comfort women museum in Taiwan. Stick around for some interesting history and a discussion of museums.By Chinese Literature Podcast

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Interaction at Institute of Design - IL on The Idea of Democracy Book by Sam Pitroda 1:06:43

5d ago1:06:43

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Interaction at Institute of Design - IL on The Idea of Democracy Book by Sam Pitroda You may order the book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732580421

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Sam Pitroda Bats For More Engagement With Pakistan & China 25:37

5h ago25:37

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Sam Pitroda Bats For More Engagement With Pakistan & China ｜ The Interview Part II ｜ Exclusive

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I Am Not An Advisor To Rahul Gandhi Says Sam Pitroda ｜ Exclusive ｜ India Today Global 10:10

5h ago10:10

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I Am Not An Advisor To Rahul Gandhi Says Sam Pitroda ｜ Exclusive ｜ #IndiaTodayGlobal #RahulGandhi #India #SamPitroda

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Modi should be more humble take Gandhian approach’-Capital Beat 39:23

5h ago39:23

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Modi should be more humble and take Gandhian approach’-Capital Beat

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Rahul ने क्यों सेनापति बनाया？ The News Launcher Exclusive 32:05

5h ago32:05

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Sam Pitroda Interview Rahul ने क्यों सेनापति बनाया？ The News Launcher Exclusive

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Could've Chosen Better Words- Sam Pitroda After Congress Reappointment. 12:35

5h ago12:35

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Could've Chosen Better Words- Sam Pitroda After Congress Reappointment. #NDTV #SamPitroda

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My interview with 4PM News 29:10

5h ago29:10

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My interview with 4PM News मोदी ने कांग्रेस दिग्गज नेता का किया अपमान, राहुल ने सबक सिखा दिया

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Sam Pitroda, Back As Indian Overseas Congress Chief, Tells Why He Quit The Post India Today 15:13

6h ago15:13

15:13

Sam Pitroda, Back As Indian Overseas Congress Chief, Tells Why He Quit The Post India Today

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मोदी की शपथ से पहले पित्रोदा का दावा, आपके होश उड़ा देगा ॥ Sam Pitroda ॥ Politics 42:00

6h ago42:00

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मोदी की शपथ से पहले पित्रोदा का दावा, आपके होश उड़ा देगा ॥ Sam Pitroda ॥ Politics

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Tim Sullivan: Director, Author and Screenwriter: ‘Letters to Juliet’, ‘My Little Pony’ and the DS Cross Thriller Series 49:42

1d ago49:42

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Tim Sullivan is a screenwriter, film and TV director and author. He wrote and directed 'Jack and Sarah' with Richard E. Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellan. He directed 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes', 'Thatcher The Final Days', the last 90 minute episode of 'Cold Feet' and 'Coronation Street'. His scripts include 'Letters to Juliet' with Amanda S…

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The Best of The Paul Ryder Tapes Part One 1:37:21

3d ago1:37:21

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On this multi-award-winning show featuring the in-depth life story of Happy Mondays founding member Paul Ryder, this is the first of a three part "Best Of" compilation from the series. This week's episode features special guests Bez, Rowetta, Gaz Whelan, Mark Day and Paul Davis as well as the Rock N Roll Mums: Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum Linda and h…

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Bonus Episode 31 - John Robb: Happy Mondays as a cultural phenomenon, Tony Wilson's vision and Manchester's renaissance 47:20

10d ago47:20

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In this special bonus episode, Angela Smith, ex-wife of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, talks to Manchester cultural legend, musician from The Membranes and Goldblade, journalist, author and all round lovely human John Robb. Hear about Tony Wilson's original vision for the band, his grand plan for Manchester, when drugs floode…

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Yu Yonghe - Small Sea Travel Diary 24:43

12d ago24:43

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This week's podcast is on one of the earliest documents we have in Taiwanese history, a 1697 journey by Yu Yonghe into the wilds of Taiwan's north, where he mined sulfur amongst the barbarians. Yu gets off on traveling, and this journey is deep into the heart of Taiwan. In this podcast, I discuss the history of Taiwan along with questions of race a…

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Connie Reeves: Saved By The Light 37:45

22d ago37:45

37:45

Herizon Music: The Newsletter & Podcast are reader-supported publications. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you! Connie Reeves: Saved By The Light Taff Optical Pickups founder Connie Reeves could have missed her calling. Spending her young, formative years in war-torn Chile, Connie’s adulthood was plagued by depression and …

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Bonus Episode 30 - Muzzer: Toe to toe with Axl Rose, clashing with Mick Hucknall and fun with Ronnie Biggs in Rio 56:07

17d ago56:07

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In this jaw-droppingly honest interview, former Happy Mondays personal manager Anthony Murray aka Muzzer reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the band, telling of shocking debauchery and hilarious archetypal rock star shenanigans - going toe to toe with Axl Rose when he steals Shaun Ryder's woman, arguments with Mick Hucknall over pizza and coming …

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Bonus Episode 29 - Gaz Whelan Part Three: The birth of Happy Mondays, breakdowns, heroin and Humphrey Cushion 48:21

24d ago48:21

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The third special bonus edition featuring legendary Happy Mondays drummer Gaz Whelan, one of Paul's closest friends. Hear about the formation of the band, their rise to superstardom and the band's initial implosion when everything collapsed and landed both Gaz and Paul in a mental health facility in this poignant and hilarious episode. Hosted on Ac…

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Ge Fei - The Invisibility Cloak 17:21

30d ago17:21

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Love and amplifers is the topic of Ge Fei's novella "The Invisibility Cloak." Ge Fei uses a discussion of stereo systems to try to articulate changes in value system in China in the late 20th century. Turn up the volume for this exploration of one of contemporary China's most acclaimed novelists.

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The secrets to living longer and healthier lives - with Dr Michael Mosley: Medical Journalist & International Bestselling Author 49:42

30d ago49:42

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This interview was recorded on March 15th 2024. Dr Michael Mosley is a household name and one of the best loved and most respected doctors in the UK. He’s a medical journalist, a producer and presenter of award-winning television programmes. He has written international bestselling books on diet, sleep and a myriad of health topics. He has a brilli…

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Bonus Episode 28 - Tony Michaelides aka Tony the Greek: Disastrous Happy Mondays interviews, Tony Wilson's indulgence and the birth of a cultural movement 32:02

1M ago32:02

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Legendary Piccadilly Records DJ, Factory Records PR and record plugger Tony Michaelides aka Tony the Greek reveals secrets from the early days of the Mondays, the battles behind the scenes, the disastrous radio and TV interviews and how Happy Mondays sparked a cultural revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Fifteen minute extended series trailer! 14:56

1M ago14:56

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Here's a fifteen minute trailer featuring some highlights from the first series of the show! Gaz Whelan's saucy Wembley secret, Happy Mondays and The Stone Roses do Top of the Pops together, Paul has a nervous breakdown, Paul leaves home because he can't have a salamander, he's prophetically asked how he thinks his brother would feel if he got a ca…

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Bonus Episode 27 - Jason Whelan, Andy Hardy and Kingo: Tales from the frontline of Happy Mondays - fights, drugs, fun and tears 1:17:51

1M ago1:17:51

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On this multi award-winning show telling the complete story of the life of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, this episode featured three people who were there from the very start - drummer Gaz Whelan's brother Jason, one of Paul's best friends Andy Hardy and celebrity Salford hairdresser Kingo. Hear never before heard stories fr…

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Nicky Harman Interview - Jia Pingwa's Sojourn Teashop 37:58

1M ago37:58

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Today, the podcast interviews one of contemporary Chinese literature's extraordinary translators. Nicky Harman translated, along with her partner in crime, Liu Jun, Jia Pingwa's recent novel The Sojourn Teashop. Nicky is well known in Chinese literature circles as a translator and promoter of Chinese literature to the broader public. The novel, Soj…

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Bonus Episode 26 - Rowetta: hilarious and poignant tales from the past 30 years of her days with Happy Mondays 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Happy Mondays female vocalist, the delicious diva, the siren of song, the woman with the velveteen vocal chords, the legend that is Rowetta takes us through her highlights of the last 30 years of her time with the Mondays, right through to Paul's untimely death in July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Martin Sixsmith: From The Cold War to Putin, the highs and lows of Government and uncovering the scandal of the lost children of Ireland. 57:30

2M ago57:30

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Martin Sixsmith is many things; he’s an academic, an investigative journalist, a documentarian and he spent years as a foreign correspondent for the BBC working in Russia, Washington and Poland. He’s an author of both fiction and non-fiction, a radio and television presenter and he was an adviser to the Labour Government. Of the 8 books he has writ…

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Bonus Episode 25 - Linda Ryder and Carl Williams: Paul and Shaun's mum Linda and his oldest friend Carl reveal hilarious childhood secrets 48:56

2M ago48:56

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On this multi award-winning podcast charting the life story of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, this bonus episode features a full length in depth interview with his mother, Linda Ryder revealing secrets from the childhood Paul and Shaun Ryder shared and Paul's oldest friend Carl Williams spills the beans about the childhood sc…

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Ian Johnson Interview 38:44

2M ago38:44

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In today's episode, the podcast is honored to have Ian Johnson, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, author and commentator who has spent decades living in and writing about China. His most recent book is called Sparks. In it, he follows a handful of China's underground historians who resist the increasingly heavy-handed state by writing and research…

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Bonus Episode 24 - Happy Mondays guitarist Mark Day: fighting brothers, addiction, break-ups and the traumatic day Paul died 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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In this special bonus episode we have the full interview with Happy Mondays guitarist Mark Day - prepare to laugh out loud at his hilarious stories of life in the chaotic early days of the band. From dodgy hotels in China through to chaos in Barbados, stage collapses in Spain and fights in Panama, this episode has it all! We also hear from Mark abo…

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Sam Pitroda in conversation with The Statesman about Congress prospects in elections2024 29:57

2M ago29:57

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Sam Pitroda in conversation with The Statesman about Congress prospects in #elections2024 Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress in conversation with Santu Das of #TheStatesman, about #Congress prospects in the Lok Sabha elections, the political situation in the country and Rahul Gandhi’s #BharatJodoNyayYatra, among other issues. #Sa…

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Satori Shakoor: Detroit's Funkadelic Midwife of Stories 27:21

2M ago27:21

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Satori Shakoor: Detroit's Funkadelic Midwife of Stories Born Jeanette McGruder in 1954, Detroit native Satori Shakoor knew she wanted to be a star from a young age. Her wish was granted with an audition for George Clinton’s group, The Brides of Funkenstein, and later becoming backing singer for Parliament Funkadelic. Stardom takes on many forms, an…

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Bonus Episode 23 - John Tuvey, Drummer from Flowered Up - dubbed London's answer to Happy Mondays, on the early 90s rave scene and how heroin destroyed everything 53:31

2M ago53:31

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Another emotionally charged episode, this time with special guest John Tuvey, drummer from the legendary band Flowered Up, often described as London's answer to Happy Mondays. Mad tales of raving in the early days followed by a tragic demise due to heroin infiltrating the band and ultimately causing the death of two of their members. Hosted on Acas…

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Jin Yong - Sword of the Yue Maiden 17:08

2M ago17:08

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Last episode, we discussed Jin Yong and his contributions to Kung Fu literature. This episode we take a look at his final work, the "Sword of the Yue Maiden." We encounter some ancient Chinese punks with swords and how their killing of a little girl's goat ends up percipitating their demise.By Chinese Literature Podcast

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Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda’s full interview with ANI 37:39

2M ago37:39

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#LokSabhaElection2024 #PMModi #CongressTalking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “wealth distribution” remark, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda, on April 24, explained that when Congress talks about redistributing wealth, it means new policies and new programs that are in the interest of the people and not in the interest of sup…

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Why India's 2024 election is so important ? 53:57

2M ago53:57

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Exclusive interview with Sam Pitroda by Shravan Garg-

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From New College, Oxford to Westminster; from Call my Bluff to writing Prince Phillip’s biography: A conversation with Gyles Brandreth 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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In no particular order, Gyles Brandreth was an MP in John Major’s government, is a writer of novels, biographies, autobiographies and stageplays, is a broadcaster, a podcaster, a television presenter and an accomplished speaker. He has set up a teddy bear museum, he started the UK Scrabble competition, he campaigns for public spaces. Veteran of Cal…

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Bonus Episode 22 - Dave Haslam: The inside story of the early Happy Mondays times, Shaun Ryder vomits during an interview and Factory's answer to the Sex Pistols is born 40:10

3M ago40:10

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On this award-winning series telling the definitive life story of Happy Mondays founding member and bassist Paul Ryder, we meet the man who championed the Mondays in the music press before they were famous and was part and parcel of the development of the Madchester scene. A international DJ in his own right, a successful author and music critic - …

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‘Middle Class Taxes ज़्यादा दे’ Trolling पर क्या बोले SAM PITRODA 52:45

3M ago52:45

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‘Middle Class Taxes ज़्यादा दे’ Trolling पर क्या बोले SAM PITRODA？ Loktantra Series Sanket Upadhyay

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Sam Pitroda on Idea of Democracy with Barkha Dutt 33:12

3M ago33:12

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In Elections 2024, Sam Pitroda on Idea of Democracy Rahul Gandhi PM Modi Barkha Dutt

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Sam Pitroda Hard Hitting Interview NewsX 11:21

3M ago11:21

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Criticizing govt shouldn't be taken as the enemy of govt Sam Pitroda Hard Hitting Interview NewsX

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Digital Media versus Democracy डिजिटल मीडिया बनाम लोकतंत्र 6:08

3M ago6:08

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Digital Media versus Democracy डिजिटल मीडिया बनाम लोकतंत्र

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Bonus Episode 21 - Paul Popplewell: Secrets from the set from the actor who played Paul Ryder in the Happy Mondays movie 24 Hour Party People 46:16

3M ago46:16

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A rollercoaster of a bonus episode with hilarious chat as well as tear-jerking memories from the actor Paul Popplewell, who played the part of Paul Ryder in the film 24 Hour Party People and subsequently became good friends with Paul. Secrets from the set and stories galore from the past 20 years including bittersweet memories from Paul's funeral. …

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Jin Yong - Part 1 18:09

3M ago18:09

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This podcast, we take a look at the life and times of Jin Yong, along with the genre he came to define, modern kung fu literature. We explore Jin Yong's path to becoming China's best selling writer, putting out more books than JK Rowling. We also look at the January 17th, 1954 kung fu match that inspired him and others to turn kung fu into a phenom…

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Bonus Episode 20 - Paul Davis: Former Happy Mondays keyboardist on feuding brothers, playing Glastonbury and the early days of the Hacienda 31:51

3M ago31:51

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A rare and exclusive interview with the original keyboardist of Happy Mondays - the legendary Paul Davis, who reveals secrets from the early days of the band in this chat with the ex-wife of Paul Ryder, Angela Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben Goldsmith: Environmentalist, Financier, Author & Podcaster who talks about rewilding the world and coming to terms with the loss of his daughter. 57:50

3M ago57:50

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My guest today Ben Goldsmith has been dealt cards of both privilege and tragedy. In our conversation, Ben covers his upbringing, his time at Eton, his love of nature, the tragic loss of his daughter Iris and the organisation he has set up in her memory; ‘The Iris Project’. Ben is also a pioneer in the rewilding movement and has his own podcast ‘Rew…

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Bonus Episode 19 - Disco Dave and Second Line Mo: Scrapes with Marilyn Manson, Calls with Robbie Williams and Struggles with Heroin 52:24

3M ago52:24

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A deeply personal episode where two of Paul's closest friends reveal details of his terrible struggles with heroin addiction, his encounter with Marilyn Mansion and a night with the Fun Loving Criminals that changed the course of Paul's life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sima Qian - Letter to Ren An 18:57

3M ago18:57

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This week is the last in our Sima Qian series, but it is also definitely the best. We look at how Sima Qian lost his testicles while sticking to his principles. We consider the conflict between him and Emperor Wu that percipitated his castration. I also make a big announcement. Here is the Transcript: My name is Lee Moore, and this is the Chinese …

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Bonus Episode 18 - The Rock n Roll Mums part 2: Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum Linda and Gaz Whelan's mum Sandra 50:50

3M ago50:50

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Fan favourite the Rock n Roll mums Happy Mondays Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum Linda and drummer Gaz Whelan's mum Sandra chew the fat in this special bonus episode. Hear about the stresses that the lies in the media caused, the night Paul and Shaun's dad Derek was in the doghouse and how Sandra's nighttime antics got her in trouble with her parents.. …

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