Best Benjamin Boom Podcasts (2024)

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Pet Shop Boys, review of Challengers film and Expressionists exhibiition 42:21

20h ago42:21

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The Pet Shop Boys are the most successful duo in UK music history. Forty years after their first hit West End Girls they are about to release their new album Nonetheless. Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant join Samira Ahmed to talk about making sense of life through culture, their music being used in hit films like Saltburn and All of Us Strangers and the…

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The Legend of Ned Ludd, Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, Mohammad Barrangi 42:57

2d ago42:57

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The Legend of Ned Ludd - writer Joe Ward Munrow and director Jude Christian discuss their new play at the Liverpool Everyman theatre which explores the changing nature of work over the centuries and around the world in the the face of automation. The shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction was announced today - journalist Jamie Klingler assesse…

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Vocal Vibrations: Exploring Energy Healing with Christina Wells 1:08:14

2d ago1:08:14

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#073: “Everything is energy and that is all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you can not help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics.” — Albert Einstein *Trigger Warning: In this episode, you'll hear some sensitive topics. So if you got little ones around, please grab you…

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Financial Planning for Female Breadwinners ft Sara Gelsheimer (EP.149) 31:14

2d ago31:14

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This episode welcomes back Sara Gelsheimer, Senior Wealth Manager at Plancorp, to discuss the challenges and strategies for female breadwinners, balancing career and family, and the importance of integrating mental wellness into financial planning. Listen now and learn: The importance of becoming more involved and confident in your financial life P…

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Women and Shakespeare, best beach reads, Black British music exhibition 42:38

3d ago42:38

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The British Library isn’t all books; it has a huge sound archive, one of the largest in the world. It has drawn on this for Beyond the Bassline, the first major exhibition to documenting Black British music. Curators Aleema Gray and Mykaell Riley guide Shahidha Bari through the 500-year musical journey of African and Caribbean people in Britain. Em…

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Designer Sir Kenneth Grange, Taylor Swift's new album, Venice Art Biennale 43:05

4d ago43:05

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Taylor Swift returns with The Tortured Poets Department, a surprise double album that features 31 tracks that fans are saying is her most intimate and lyrically revealing yet. Joining Tom Sutcliffe to discuss the work are Times music writer Lisa Vericco and Satu Hameenho-Fox, whose new book Into The Taylor-Verse is out next month. The Intercity 125…

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London Tide with music by PJ Harvey, Salman Rushdie's story of survival: Knife and tenor Ian Bostridge 42:29

8d ago42:29

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Knife is Salman Rushdie’s memoir about surviving a near-fatal knife attack in August 2022 and the long, painful period of recovery that followed. Ben Power’s adaption of the Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend – London Tide – which features songs that he co-wrote with PJ Harvey, has just opened at the National Theatre in London. Baby Reindeer is a new …

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Lionel Shriver's new book Mania, Tyrell Williams on Red Pitch 42:21

9d ago42:21

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Lionel Shriver on her latest novel Mania, in which she creates an alternative USA where the Mental Parity Movement insists that everyone is equally clever. Can a friendship between two women survive when they hold polarised views on this particular “culture war”? Why are universities all over the country closing arts courses and cutting jobs? Front…

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Investing at All-Time Highs and Preparing For the Next Market Crash (EP.148) 40:00

9d ago40:00

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Originally aired on The Best Interest Podcast, Peter shares insights on why all-time highs are more common than one might think, the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective, and why trying to time the market is an unwise strategy. Listen now and learn: How often you should expect corrections and bear markets The primary long-term driver o…

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Mantis On Beating Steph Curry's 91.6% Free Throw Rate, Meeting Jack Harlow & Undiagnosed Deformity 27:01

10d ago27:01

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Watch as content creator, Mantis, challenges the stats, shooting an impressive 92.6% from the free-throw line over a grueling 82-hour stream. From discussing his recovery and wrist issues due to relentless shooting, to touching on his inspirations and the rigorous prep that went into this marathon, Mantis’ journey is nothing short of epic. Plus, do…

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Sir John Akomfrah, bicentenary of Byron's death and sped-up music 41:10

10d ago41:10

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Lord Byron died 200 years ago on Friday. Lady Caroline Lamb described him as 'mad, bad and dangerous to know'. Fiona Stafford has edited Byron's Travels, a new selection of his poems, letters and journals. He was only 36 when he died, but had written seven volumes of verse, thirteen volumes of journal and thousands of letters. The poet A. E. Stalli…

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The Book of Clarence, Liberation Squares, Northern Ireland's filming boom 42:33

11d ago42:33

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British director Jeymes Samuel discusses his new film The Book of Clarence, a Biblical comedy about a down-on-his-luck young man who tries to escape from a debt by pretending to be a messiah like Christ. Sonali Bhattacharyya on her new play Liberation Square, which just opened at the Nottingham Playhouse and explores the lives of three young Muslim…

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Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and Percival Everett's James reviewed 42:24

15d ago42:24

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Back to Black is the Amy Winehouse biopic out this week and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. James is Percival Everett’s retelling of Mark Twain’s 1884 novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, narrated by the enslaved Jim.The Wallace collection spotlights Ranjit Singh, the Maharaja of the Sikh Empire and the treasure trove of weapons that kept him in p…

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King Of UFC’s Power Slap Ryan Phillips' Epic Journey to Title Fight 52:15

16d ago52:15

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Varsity House Podcast welcomes the indomitable Ryan Phillips, the #1 ranked PowerSlap heavyweight and a true king of the slap ring. Host Shaun Crawford delves deep into Ryan's epic journey, from his early days influenced by combat sports to his upcoming championship fight in Vegas. Ryan shares his transformation into the Power Slap sensation, his r…

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Folk musician Martin Simpson, movie icon Anna May Wong, and classical music leaders criticise Arts Council England 42:21

16d ago42:21

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Anna May Wong was an international star who appeared in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies in a career that spanned from the silent films of the 1920s, through the advent of talkies in the 30s, to television in the 1950s, despite all the obstacles in her path. A new biography, Not Your China Doll, examines how against all the odds Anna May Wong fou…

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Power of Law of Vibration: Vibes Speak Louder than Words! 16:34

18d ago16:34

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#072: "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes, your smile can be the source of your joy." ― Thich Nhat Hanh You guys have heard of Law of Attraction, right? What about Law of Vibration? How do you raise your vibration to match what you desire to attract? Quote: "Your inner thoughts aren't truly hidden. Their essence reflects …

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What is the Retirement Podcast Network? ft Taylor Schulte and Benjamin Brandt (EP.147) 31:20

17d ago31:20

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Taylor Schulte and Benjamin Brandt join the show to talk about the Retirement Podcast Network and share valuable perspectives on various retirement-related topics. Listen now and learn: How to leverage the Retirement Podcast Network to enhance your retirement readiness The major pain points retirees and those planning for retirement face Diverse id…

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Nathan Hill, Maggie Rogers, International Booker shortlist 42:18

17d ago42:18

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Nathan Hill talks about his new novel Wellness, the follow-up to his acclaimed debut The Nix. Maggie Rogers, the singer-songwriter whose career was launched by a student performance for Pharrell Williams that went viral, talks about her latest album Don't Forget Me. Romesh Gunasekera discusses the novels on the International Booker Prize Shortlist,…

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Yinka Shonibare, Sean Shibe, cinema and digital decay 42:55

18d ago42:55

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Artist Yinka Shonibare talks about his new exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery, which explores the legacy of Imperialism. Guitarist Sean Shibe performs early Scottish lute music and previews a new classical guitar concerto live in the Front Row studio. And film experts Stephen McConnachie and Inés Toharia explain how fast changing technology and d…

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Arike Ogunbowale On Clutch Final Four Moments, Caitlin Clark’s Greatness & How To Improve WNBA 19:50

21d ago19:50

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In this heart-stopping episode of the Varsity House Podcast, our host welcomes the trailblazing Arike Ogunbowale, the Notre Dame legend turned Dallas Wings WNBA superstar, for an intimate reflection on her electrifying journey from NCAA champion to WNBA stardom. Arike delves into the adrenaline-pumping moments of her game-winning shots during the F…

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Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter, Netflix drama Ripley, Io Capitano movie reviewed 42:29

22d ago42:29

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Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter - Netflix drama Ripley starring Andrew Scott - Io Capitano, the Oscar-nominated movie about teens in Senegal in search of a better life - all reviewed by film critic Leila Latif and music writer Jasper Murison-Bowie. And novelist and critic John Domini remembers the American novelist (and his former teacher) John B…

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50 years of ABBA’s Waterloo, Harewood House exhibition, Trevor Griffiths remembered, the rise of eco fiction and drama 42:24

23d ago42:24

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Almost 50 years to the day when ABBA's Waterloo triumphed at Eurovision, ABBA specialist Carl Magnus Palm and Millie Taylor, professor of musical theatre, discuss how the song became such an all-conquering hit. A visit to Harewood House to see a new exhibition, Colours Uncovered, which tells the story of this stately home through the prism of colou…

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Is the S&P 500 Too Concentrated? (EP.146) 10:45

24d ago10:45

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the S&P 500's index concentration, spotlighting the unprecedented impact of the 'Magnificent 7' on market dynamics and investor strategies. Listen now and learn: The historical context and current state of S&P 500 market concentration. Diversification strategies for mitigating investment risks asso…

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Dev Patel on Monkey Man, which books are on the curriculum? 42:37

24d ago42:37

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Actor Dev Patel joins to talk about his directorial debut Monkey Man, a movie inspired by the Indian legend of Hunaman that tells the dark and brutal story of a young man in Mumbai out to avenge the life of his mother. As exam season approaches we ask which books are currently being taught in our schools, and why? We speak to Kit de Waal, whose bre…

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The National Gallery at 200 42:48

25d ago42:48

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The National Gallery opened its doors on 10th May 1824. The public could view 38 paintings, free. Now there are more than 2,300, including many masterpieces of European art by geniuses such as Rembrandt, Turner and Van Gogh. It is still free. The gallery's director, Gabriele Finaldi, guides Samira Ahmed through the collection. Artists Barbara Walke…

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Steven Knight drama This Town reviewed, The Perth Museum re-opening 42:23

29d ago42:23

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Peaky Blinders' writer Steven Knight's new drama, This Town, is out this week. Author Daniel Rachel and art historian Sarah Gaventa review. We'll also review a landmark exhibition on the Italian designer Enzo Mari which opens at the Design museum, showcasing his infinite calendar, self assembly book cases and beautiful children’s books. We take a l…

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Big Mood, how does comedy work? Bach St John Passion 42:19

30d ago42:19

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Camilla Whitehill on her new Channel 4 sitcom Big Mood, starring Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West, which explores the lives of Millennials. Gareth Malone and Hannah French celebrate Bach's St John Passion, which was first performed in Leipzig 300 years ago this Easter. Joel Morris, author of Be Funny or Die, discusses how comedy works and what makes …

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Behind The Scenes: How Peter Views Portfolio Construction (EP.145) 33:34

1M ago33:34

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In this episode, Peter shares his interview from Investipal’s Podcast about all things portfolio construction and investment management. Listen now and learn: How Peter thinks about designing portfolios When to think about deviating from an index strategy Novel ways to remove bias from a portfolio decision Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show…

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Spiritual Inventor: Healing Power of Meditation with Quan Gan 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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#071: “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Folks, this week's guest is my new friend, Quan Gan, Tech Entrepreneur and Inventor. From experiencing over 20+ years of back pain starting in college, to an event that sent Quan to the ER and completely bed ridden, what was Quan's journey like that ultimately allowed him to heali…

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Norah Jones performs, Sir Ian McKellen on Player Kings, Keisha Thompson 42:36

1M ago42:36

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Norah Jones discusses her new album, Visions, and reflects on the song, Come Away With Me, that made her name along with a special performance in the Front Row studio; Sir Ian McKellen and theatre director Robert Icke on tackling one of Shakespeare's greatest characters, Falstaff, in their new production Player Kings; and Keisha Thompson on how her…

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Jordan Clark On Transfer To Notre Dame, Truth Into Jayden Daniels ASU Locker Room Video & Legacy 57:15

1M ago57:15

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Varsity House Podcast, host Shaun Crawford welcomes Jordan Clark, the new Notre Dame DB and son of former Pittsburgh Steeler and Super Bowl champion Ryan Clark. They delve into Jordan's journey from Arizona State to Notre Dame, exploring the REAL reasons behind his transfer and how he's adapting to the culture both in the classroom and on the field…

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Poet Nikki Giovanni, Andrew Buchan on TV drama Passenger 42:30

1M ago42:30

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Nikki Giovanni is one of only a handful of poets whose work has been published as a Penguin Modern Classic in their own life time. A key figure of America's Black Arts Movement as both a writer an activist, she speaks to Tom about her life and career. A well-known actor, Andrew Buchan has now turned to writing with Passenger, the new ITV crimes dra…

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Kristen Wiig drama Palm Royale and animation Robot Dreams reviewed, Michael Ondaatje on his new poetry collection 42:27

1M ago42:27

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The Independent’s chief film critic Clarisse Loughrey and the Telegraph’s film critic Tim Robey review the Oscar-nominated animation Robot Dreams which follows the friendship of a dog and a robot - can their bond survive Robot being locked up on Coney Island beach, after his joints rust over following a paddle in the sea? They also give their verdi…

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Kazuo Ishiguro on jazz, March hares and film ratings 42:27

1M ago42:27

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Writer Kazuo Ishiguro and jazz musician Stacey Kent talk about collaborating on their new book of lyrics, The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain. What’s the significance of the hare in art and mythology? To mark the season of the March hare, writer Jane Russ, sculptor Sophie Ryder and musician Fay Hield explain. And following the British Board of…

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Why You Must Take Capital Gains to Rebalance Your Portfolio (EP.144) 13:59

1M ago13:59

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When it comes to the disciplined approach of portfolio rebalancing, investors often find themselves in a conundrum, particularly with the necessity of realizing capital gains. This episode explores the tradeoff between maintaining a strategic, long-term asset allocation versus a higher tax bill. Listen now and learn: Why many investors might soon n…

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Marjane Satrapi, using AI for alternative history, and the Harlow Sculpture Trail 42:18

1M ago42:18

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Marjane Satrapi is best known for being the cartoonist and film maker behind Persepolis. She talks to Samira Ahmed about her new book - Woman, Life, Freedom - which she has created with 17 Iranian and international comic book artists. It documents the story of the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, a woman detained for allegedly not prope…

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Architect Daniel Libeskind, composer Karl Jenkins 42:38

1M ago42:38

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Daniel Libeskind, the architect best known for the Jewish Museum in Berlin and the World Trade Centre masterplan in New York, talks about designing a building to house Einstein’s archive in Jerusalem. As Germany celebrates the 250th birthday of the painter Caspar David Friedrich with three major exhibitions, art historians Louisa Buck and Waldemar …

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Voice Of Chicago Sports Gabe Ramirez On Bears Future & Justin Fields SHOCKING Trade To Steelers 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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In this electrifying episode of the Varsity House Podcast at Lyrical Lemonade, host Shaun Crawford, alongside co-host Elliot Montanez, delves into the heart of Chicago sports with a special focus on the NFL and the Chicago Bears. They're joined by Chicago sports legend and 670 The Score's Gabe Ramirez, offering a deep dive into the burning question…

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Keir Starmer, Monster and Reading Genesis reviewed 42:20

1M ago42:20

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Labour leader Keir Starmer joins to discuss his party's new arts strategy, which he unveiled this morning, aiming to boost access to the arts and grow the creative industries. Writer and theologian Professor Tina Beattie and critic and broadcaster Matthew Sweet review Marilynne Robsinson’s new book Reading Genesis which offers a fresh look at the s…

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When Is Doing Things For The Sake of Harmony Worth It? 10:58

2M ago10:58

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#070: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." ― Mahatma Gandhi Folks, have you lately been seeking more harmony in your life? Do you find yourself doing things differently 'for the sake of harmony', but after doing so, it just doesn’t sit well with you? Quote: “He who lives in harmony with himself lives in …

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Paul Theroux on Orwell, Patsy Rodenburg on training actors, musician Sam Lee 42:23

1M ago42:23

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Paul Theroux discusses his new novel, Burma Sahib, about George Orwell’s formative years as a colonial police officer in what is now Myanmar. Voice expert Professor Patsy Rodenburg quit her job over fears that actors’ traditional “craft” skills are being lost, as screen acting overshadows theatre work. Sam Lee, Bernard Butler and James Keay perform…

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How to Define What is “Enough” Financially with Manisha Thakor (EP.143) 31:15

1M ago31:15

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Manisha Thakor, author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough,” joins the show to share practical steps to embrace a life of “enough.” Listen now and learn: Strategies to resist societal pressures that equate success with perpetual accumulation. Ways to recognize when you have enough and how this realization can transform your approach to …

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Philippa Gregory on Richard III, Blackpool's Showtown, has the superhero franchise bubble burst? 42:13

1M ago42:13

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Historical novelist Philippa Gregory talks to Nick Ahad about writing her first stage play, Richard, My Richard, for Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot. Unlike Shakespeare's, Gregory's play is a tender, passionate, portrait of man in his time, surrounded by the women who influence his fate. With Marvel, DC and Sony superhero films boring fans a…

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Beth Ditto of Gossip, Ethan Coen on Drive-Away Dolls, Michael Donkor 42:58

2M ago42:58

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Beth Ditto talks to Tom Sutcliffe about reuniting with her band Gossip for their first new album in nearly a decade. Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke discuss collaborating as a husband and wife team on their new film, Drive Away Dolls. Michael Donkor discusses his new novel Grow Where They Fall, about a young British Ghanian teacher exploring his sexual…

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Jordan Harvey in session, Nye and Copa 71 reviewed 42:22

2M ago42:22

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The up'n'coming Scottish country singer performs songs from his debut album It Is What It Is ahead of his debut solo performance at the Country To Country Festival in London this weekend. Plus, Susannah Clapp, the theatre critic for the Observer, and Boyd Hilton, the entertainment director of Heat Magazine, join to review the new play Nye at the Na…

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Ava DuVernay on Origin, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Julianne Moore 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Ava DuVernay talks to Tom Sutcliffe about her latest film, Origin. It stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson, following her journey as she researches her best-selling book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents while dealing with personal tragedy. Gabriel García Márquez’s final novel Until August is bei…

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Why Nvidia's Boom Isn’t a Missed Opportunity (EP.142) 13:34

2M ago13:34

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In this episode, we delve into the heart of Nvidia’s recent surge and why it's not the missed opportunity it might seem. Listen now and learn: Nvidia’s role in the AI and tech boom Strategies to overcome feeling like you "missed an investment opportunity" Why you do not need to chase "hot stocks" to be a successful investor Visit www.TheLongTermInv…

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Kate Rusby, Edward Bond, Eve Steele and the decline of female filmmakers 42:35

2M ago42:35

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The acclaimed English folk singer-songwriter Kate Rusby performs live and chats about her new Singy Songy Session Tour. Theatre critic Michael Billington celebrates the life and legacy of the provocative British playwright Edward Bond, whose death was announced today. Dr Stacy Smith, and film data researcher Stephen Follows, discuss Dr Smith's rece…

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Ray Winstone, K Patrick, Ferris & Sylvester 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Ray Winstone, star of Sexy Beast and Nil By Mouth, talks about new Netflix series The Gentlemen brought to television screens by director Guy Ritchie. K Patrick’s in the studio to read from their first collection of poetry Three Births, which explores nature, contemporary queer experience and pop-culture icons like Catwoman and George Michael. And …

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Dune 2, Brian Bilston, Angelica Kauffman RA, Nachtland 42:37

2M ago42:37

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This week sees the release of the much anticipated Dune part 2, the sequel to 2021’s part 1, a series based on Frank Herbert’s 1960’s sci fi classic. We also look at Marius von Mayenburg’s play Nachtland directed by Patrick Marber at the Young Vic in London and Angelica Kauffman: the Swiss artist finally gets a solo exhibition at the Royal Academy …

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