Best Brummie Podcasts (2024)

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How to survive Y11 - advice from headteacher Raj Mann 42:00

3h ago42:00

42:00

Headteacher Raj Mann tells us all about how to navigate year 11! This episode is packed full of useful tips for parents who's children are tackling their final year of school.By Laudable

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BAFF24 | The Boy and the Heron | One Geek Thing 24:11

19d ago24:11

24:11

Join us for Geeky Brummie Year 8 – Issue 7 as we head to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for a Gardens Cinema Screening of 'The Boy and the Heron' in the run up to Birmingham Anime Festival 2024 , plus our regular ‘One Geek Thing’.By Ryan Parish

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Some People Call Him The Space Cowboy 1:46:04

17d ago1:46:04

1:46:04

Mark and Iain welcome Kev F Sutherland for a chance to chat about Robert Holmes' 'The Space Pirates'. Kev recommends The Rest Is Entertainment Mark recommends Twin Peaks Iain recommends Knife by Salman Rushdie

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Can Chris Pratt Do a Good British Accent? 7:20

14d ago7:20

7:20

Chris Pratt gives a British accent a go. How did he do? Find out here.

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What is the Best Accent in the U.K. 13:12

21d ago13:12

13:12

Today we have a chat to some British native speakers and find out what accent they think is the best and worst in the U.K.

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Teacher Talk with Londoner Ariyo 21:49

28d ago21:49

21:49

In today's session we talk about how to make yourself more confident when speaking in English

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How to have a healthy, happy menopause with Dr Sarah Ball 1:02:44

1M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Menopause is something that affects everyone, either directly or indirectly, and it’s good to know about it well in advance so that you can spot the signs and take the best course of action for you. This week's guest is Dr Sarah Ball, a GP who runs the Health in Menopause Clinic in Sutton Coldfield. Sarah is keen to dispel myths and stigmas around …

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Can You Understand the Brummy Accent? 12:40

1M ago12:40

12:40

Today I have a chat with my mum to show you the Brummy accent, an accent located in the Birmingham area

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Can You Understand the Scouse Accent | British Accents 8:23

1M ago8:23

8:23

In this video we look at the Scouse accent, an accent that is quite difficult for many learners. How much can you understand?

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Time To Put Your Big Boy Pants On 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Iain and Mark welcome the musical maestro Andy Moore for a foam party as they tackle the slippery subject of The Seeds Of Death. Mark recommends Criminal Record Iain recommends Pandora's Box by Peter Biskind Andy recommends Deadloch

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Finding balance as a working mum with Maxine Nwaneri 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

Maxine Nwaneri shares all. She sits down with Zoe to tell us her incredible life story, how she overcame hardship and how she finds balance as a working mum.By Laudable

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Star Wars Acolyte | Beverly Hills Cop Axel F | The Fall Guy | Trailer Talk 1:43:54

2M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

Join us for Geeky Brummie Year 8 – Issue 6 as we discuss TMNT Shellebration, which we co-hosted with Stacy’s Pop Culture Parlour & The Mockingbird. We do mini-reviews of The Fall Guy, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Star Wars: The Acolyte, . We pick out some upcoming trailers with the return of ‘Trailer Talk’, we look at how Sci-Fi public transport g…

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Drinking Culture in the U.K. USA and Australia 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

In today's session, I have a chat with 2 friends about the drinking culture in the U.K Usa and Australia and the differences between them.

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How Reading Can Help speaking Skills w/ Papa English 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

In today's session, I have a chat with another teacher Sam from Papa English. We talk about pronunciation and how to improve your speaking skills through reading

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How to identify birdsong and the joy it brings with the RSPB’s Lucy Lapwing 41:18

2M ago41:18

41:18

In this immersive episode RSPB's Lucy Lapwing talks us through how to identify birdsong, and talks all about the joy it brings.By Laudable

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Can You Understand the Essex Accent? 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

In today's session, I have a chat with my friend from Essex so we can have a chance to practice listening to a new type of accent from the U.K.

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Do I Need to Understand Everything in a Conversation? 34:01

3M ago34:01

34:01

It was an absolute pleasure to have Tika join me this week. We had a relaxed conversation about how to communicate in conversations. Listening to real and natural conversations is a fantastic way to improve your English.

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How to have a great family day out in London without spending a fortune 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

Today we're joined by Brummie blogger Lavania Oluban who loves taking her son Arlo for day trips to London, and always travels there by train. Check out her top tips for places to go, money saving hacks and ideas for making it stress-free for everybody. Discover more of her suggestions on the Brummie Mummies Facebook and Instagram pages and on Lava…

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Can You Understand the West Country Accent? British Accent Class 16:18

3M ago16:18

16:18

Do you understand different accents in the U.K. In today's episode, we talk to a friend of mine who has a West Country accent and we talk about the differences between living in the city and the countryside

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Geeky Brummie - Year 8 - Issue 05 | AnimeconUK Special 1:39:36

3M ago1:39:36

1:39:36

Join Leigh, Keith and Ryan at AnimeConUK 2024, held on 15th and 16th June 2024. Links at https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-08-issue-05/By Ryan Parish

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Drinking Culture in the U.K. Australia and America 25:31

3M ago25:31

25:31

In this episode, I talk to 2 other teachers about the difference in drinking culture between the U.K. USA and Australia. This is a great listening practice for English learners.

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Invasion Of The Space Brummies 2:03:22

3M ago2:03:22

2:03:22

Iain and Mark welcome those two cheeky scamps Doc Whom and Mark John from Diddly Dum to discuss Robert Holmes' debut story The Krotons. Mark and Doc recommend: To Serve Them All My Days The Sweeney and The Slough House series by Mick Herron Iain recommends Turn The Lights Back On by Billy Joel Mark recommends The Traitors…

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The Hammered Dulcimer 1:40:55

4M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

Mark and Iain are joined by their old chum Harry Whitley for a look back at Derrick Sherwin's 'The Invasion'. Harry's YouTube Channel Who Can Convince You? John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life McMillan Local Iain recommends 'Politics On The Edge' by Rory Stewart Harry recommends 'The Age Of Plastic' by The Buggles Mark recommends 'Ghosts'…

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Why is capitalism ruining gaming | Anniversaries | One Geek Thing | #GeekyGoingsOn | Geek of the Week 1:51:15

4M ago1:51:15

1:51:15

Join us for Geeky Brummie Year 8 – Issue 4 as we discuss wtf is going on with innovative games studios being shutttered left right and centre, introduce you to Nick Layland from Worlds Apart Birmingham in ‘Geek of the Week’, lookkat some of the many anniversaries arriving this year including Star Wars: Episode 1, Transformers and Teenage Mutant Nin…

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The key to being a healthy, happy mum with Fit Mama Mari-Carmen 32:35

4M ago32:35

32:35

Zoe is joined by Mari-Carmen, a fitness coach and a specialist in women's health, to chat about how mums can stay fit and healthy (and happy) with the little ones around. You can find out more about Mari-Carmen Fitness here: https://www.maricarmenfitness.com/ Brummie Mummies is a Reach production, brought to you by Birmingham Live and Brummie Mummi…

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Animecon UK | BAFTA Game Awards | X-Men '97 | Geek of the Week 1:53:42

5M ago1:53:42

1:53:42

Join us for Geeky Brummie Year 8 – Issue 3 as we preview all things Animecon UK with special guest Pete Burke, introduce you to Chris Brown from Birmingham Gaymers in ‘Geek of the Week’, talk about THAT X-Men ’97 episode, look at some other geeky events coming over the next few weeks, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’.…

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Over My Dead Karkus 1:08:56

5M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Iain and Mark are joined by the Über talented Lee Shackleford from Discussing Who for a chat about Peter Ling's 'The Mind Robber'. Mark recommends 'Holly' by Stephen King Iain recommends 'The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay' by Michael Chabon Lee recommends 'Relativity'

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DUNE: Part 2 | A Tasty Oscar Debrief | Geek of the Week 1:30:35

6M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Join us for Geeky Brummie’s Year 8 – Issue 2 as we nitpick Dune Part 2, introduce you to Adam Windsor, our ‘Geek of the Week’ from Sliced’n’ Diced in Selly Oak, look at how close we got with out Oscar Predictions , plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-8-issue-02…

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The Kashmir Tandoori 1:39:39

6M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

We're back with Season 6! Mark and Iain are joined by national treasure Tim from The Missing Episodes Podcast for a fun discussion about 'The Dominators'. Tim on Twitter Iain recommends 'Perhaps' by Guns 'N' Roses Mark recommends 'Nick Drake: The Life' by Richard Morton Jack 'Who Gives A Flux' 'Who's He?' 'A Hamster With A Blunt Penknife' Tim recom…

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Madame Web | Embracer Implosion | Oscar Predictions | Geek Events in 2024 1:51:09

6M ago1:51:09

1:51:09

And we're back for 2024! Join us for Geeky Brummie's 8th Birthday as we chat Madame web, what the hell is going on in the gaming industry, introduce you to Stacey Taylor, our first 'Geek of the Week'! Try and predict the pooscars, look at what's coming up in brum with a geeky flavour throughout 2024, plus our 'One Geek Thing'. Timestamps and links …

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How to be the grown up with Dr Martha Deiros Collado 39:11

7M ago39:11

39:11

Zoe finds out how to be the grown up with Dr Martha Deiros Collado. Brummie Mummies is a Reach production, brought to you by Birmingham Live and Brummie Mummies. Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain.By Laudable

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What to do if your child is being bullied - with psychologist Danielle Grey 38:26

7M ago38:26

38:26

Zoe’s guest this week is Danielle Grey, who has recently opened the Purple House Clinic in Birmingham. This centre specialises in offering mental health and neurodiversity services for children and adults. As a clinical psychologist, she’s passionate about the importance of promoting mental health for young people and their families. The Brummie Mu…

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Upscares Downscares 1:05:11

9M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Mark and Iain are joined by Seonaid and Caroline from My Adventure In Space and Time for a festive chat about Robert Shearman's classic Christmas tale 'The Chimes Of Midnight'. Seonaid recommends Buffy The Vampire Slayer (see also Joe and Martyn's podcast 'Bite Me') Caroline recommends 'Blackadder's Christmas Carol' and 'The Muppets Christmas Carol…

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Christmas Special | Geeky Gifty Guide | 2023 Highlights | MCM Comic Con Birmingham December 2023 48:29

9M ago48:29

48:29

Join us for a festive issue of the Geeky Brummie Podcast! This time we pick some local (and not so local gifts for the geeks in your life, pick our highlights from 2023 plus bring some presents from MCM Santa’s sack for Keith! Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-09…

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Bonus Episode: Season 5 Retrospective 57:05

9M ago57:05

57:05

Iain and Mark retire to The Obverse Book circa 1976 to reminisce about the journey through season five. Which story will be the top of the pops? And which will get the wooden spoon?

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'She Beast' Sadie Jones on feeling good no matter what life throws at you 41:19

10M ago41:19

41:19

This week’s guest is Sadie Jones, a remarkable woman who experienced domestic violence both as a child and an adult and ended up homeless and living in hostels. But she transformed her life by empowering herself through fitness, food and feeling good. In 2021, she founded She Beasts in a bid to help other women enduring trauma to become their best …

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The Game Awards | What's going wrong with the MCU? | One Geek Thing 1:41:08

10M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

On this issue, we look at ‘The Game Awards’ nominations for 2023, review The Marvels, and delve into what’s going wrong with the latest run of Marvel movies and shows, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-08/By Ryan Parish

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Sexual Air Supply 1:20:10

10M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Mark and Iain are joined by the award winning Dylan Rees from Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV for a chat about The Wheel In Space. Dylan recommends The War Of The Worlds Mark recommends Taskmaster

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Glow Up Your Grades with the BBC's Mehreen Baig 40:17

10M ago40:17

40:17

This week’s guest is Mehreen Baig - a former teacher, examiner, writer and broadcaster who is best known for her Saturday afternoon show on BBC's Asian Network. Mehreen has launched an innovative education-meets-entertainment series on Youtube called Glow Up Your Grades - made for a generation whose education was disrupted by the Covid pandemic aim…

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The 2023 Brummie Mummies Christmas Guide 33:03

10M ago33:03

33:03

Zoe is joined by family blogger Lavania Oluban as they discuss all the amazing events happening around Birmingham and the Midlands this Christmas and New Year - including some free and cheap festivities too! Check out our guides to grottos, events, ice rinks, festive trains, light trails and more on the Brummie Mummies Facebook page and on the Birm…

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Halloween Special 1:07:36

11M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

On this issue, its a spooky special! We look into what makes a good horror franchise judge the tip 20 'horror' films if they are really deserving of being called horror movies, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-07/By Ryan Parish

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Scream If You Wanna Go (Faster) 1:27:13

11M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Mark and Iain are joined by Richard Smith from Something Who for a chat about Victor Pemberton's seaside special 'Fury From The Deep'. Richard recommends 13 Minutes To The Moon Mark recommends Doctor Who Am I? Iain recommends The Diplomat

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How to be an organised mum with TikToker Organised by Em 29:32

11M ago29:32

29:32

Tiktoker Emma Roberts, known online as Organised by Em talks us through some of her best tips and tricks for how to be an organised mum.By Laudable

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The dos and don’ts when buying for a newborn with Laura from My Baby Stroller 38:05

11M ago38:05

38:05

We love supporting family businesses on the Brummie Mummies Podcast - and we love saving money! That’s why we’ve invited Laura from My Baby Stroller onto this week’s episode to ask her for all her dos and don’ts when it comes to buying for a newborn. You can read more about My Baby Stroller on the BirminghamLive website and on the Brummie Mummies F…

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International Podcast Day | Birmingham Anime Film Festival 30:10

12M ago30:10

30:10

It’s Super-duper Bonus Podcast Episode! Join Mat, Sam, Keith and Ryan as we talk about our first and fave podcasts and anime movies as we record during Birmingham Anime Film Festival at the Mockingbird Cinema, Birmingham!By Ryan Parish

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Keeping your child safe with anti-violence campaigner Alison Cope 35:50

12M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode Zoe chats to campaigner Alison Cope - It has been 10 years since Alison lost her only son Joshua Ribera, who was known and loved by thousands as rapper Depzman. Joshua was stabbed outside a nightclub in Selly Oak. He was just 18. Alison has spent the last decade striving to empower thousands of young people and help them feel safe o…

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Games for the rest of 2023 | Blue Beetle | Poundshop Cosplay 1:38:30

12M ago1:38:30

1:38:30

On this issue, we look at some of the best games coming up for the remainder of 2023, watch Blue Beetle, talk about the ongoing entertainment strikes in the US, the return of Poundshop Cosplay, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-06/…

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And The Public Gets What The Public Wants 1:46:54

12M ago1:46:54

1:46:54

Mark and Iain are joined by comedian, actor and writer Toby Hadoke for a chat about Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln's Yeti sequel 'The Web Of Fear'. Toby's website Toby's podcasts Iain recommends 'Did You Know There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' by Lana Del Rey Mark recommends 'Strong Female Character' by Fern Brady Toby recommends 'I'm Just The Gu…

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Weaning tips with early years expert Danielle Manton-Kelly (Part 2) 38:21

1y ago38:21

38:21

In part two of our chat with Danielle Manton-Kelly, the early years expert shares loads of great weaning tips. The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live. Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain, produced and edited by Matt MillardBy Laudable

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How being a single mum makes you strong with Danielle Manton-Kelly - Part 1 35:50

1y ago35:50

35:50

Often in life, our greatest challenges turn out to be our biggest achievements. That was certainly the case for this week’s guest Danielle Manton-Kelly. Her life turned upside down when she became pregnant at university, but with the support of her housemates who helped her care for her baby, Danielle completed her degree. Danielle had her second c…

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