Best James Mercer Podcasts (2024)

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Laleh Khalili & James Butler: The Corporeal Life of Seafaring 59:21

1h ago59:21

59:21

Laleh Khalili’s new book The Corporeal Life of Seafaring (Mack) draws on her own experiences to describe with care and imagination the material and physical realities of contemporary commerce at sea, detailing (in the words of Steve Edwards) ‘the labouring bodies – hands, legs, and eyes; flesh and soul; suffering and solidarity – that make the worl…

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Tom Scharpling, Ryan Barton, Kelsy Abbott - Matrix ch04 25:44

2h ago25:44

25:44

The Matrix — Chapter 4 Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and …

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Show 336. Kevin Schofield 50:22

16m ago50:22

50:22

This is a fascinating insight into life as a modern political editor, what the pressures are and how different outlets make themselves distinct from one another. Kevin has worked everywhere covering UK and Scottish politics. The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman and now he's Political Editor of HuffPost UK. Does The Sun lead or follow its readers? What…

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James Thompson - Advisor WrkPod 33:51

8h ago33:51

33:51

James has had a long career in agriculture running both chicken and duck processing businesses. He now runs his own consultancy and is working as an advisor to WrkPod - his sons business in the Philippines.By Mark and Bill

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Fleur Adcock: Collected Poems 44:07

7d ago44:07

44:07

Fleur Adcock’s sly, laconic poems have been delighting audiences since her 1964 debut The Eye of the Hurricane. Her Collected Poems draws together the work of sixty years; as Fiona Sampson writes, ‘Informality and immediacy are good ways to remake a world; and Adcock’s style has not dated in the half-century since her debut.’ Adcock was joined in c…

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Matt Mercer, Will Hines, Josh Lieb - Matrix ch03 24:37

3d ago24:37

24:37

Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian o…

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Show 335. Gloria De Piero 1:05:25

4d ago1:05:25

1:05:25

This is so much fun, you won't want it to end. Gloria De Piero brings politics to life in a way very few people are able to. Totally honest about why she'd never want to be an MP again, what working at GB News is really like and why she's dedicated to Labour even when the party hasn't valued her. It's got everything: Lee Anderson, pina coladas and …

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Nat Anson - Director Urbis Geelong 30:01

7d ago30:01

30:01

Nat has a great story on how he has become the driving force for development change in Geelong as the Director of Urbis Geelong. Nat is passionate about what he does and where he lives.By Mark and Bill

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Holly Pester & Nathalie Olah: The Lodgers 1:04:55

8d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Holly Pester discusses her debut novel, The Lodgers, with Nathalie Olah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How We Got Concussions So Wrong 51:07

9d ago51:07

51:07

Isobel Whitcomb is a trail runner, a writer and a science journalist who, what's most relevant to this podcast, wrote an excellent article about their experience going through their own concussion and recovery, "How We Got Concussions So Wrong" for Slate. We talk about what they've learned, what people need to know, and more! I hope you listen and …

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A Familiar Problem 53:38

10d ago53:38

53:38

Our Delightful Demigods have...a morning. Mercer has a dream, Olivia makes a friend, and the party begins to prepare. Theme Song by Doc Harbor. Follow Us! Instagram and tiktok: @halfbloodhappyhour Twitter: @HB_Happy_Hour Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/halfbloodhappyhour Get some Half-Blood Happy Hour merch! redbubble.com/HBHappyHour Follow Our Cast!…

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David Javerbaum, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch02 28:24

11d ago28:24

28:24

The Matrix - Chapter 2 David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we…

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Show 334. Kate Fall 42:21

15d ago42:21

42:21

As David Cameron strides the international stage, his former Deputy Chief of Staff reflects on his renaissance and the contrast between him and Rishi Sunak. Well, not just Rishi Sunak, but all of Cameron's successor's as Prime Minister. Kate has experienced politics at the highest level and now sits in the Lords. She's a member of the Joint Committ…

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Jennifer Conley - Geelong Manufacturing Council 30:51

14d ago30:51

30:51

Jennifer is the CEO of the Geelong Manufacturing Council. Jennifer has had wide experience across Australia and Asia and is passionate about the potential for new and innovative manufacturing businesses.By Mark and Bill

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Rachael Allen & Lucy Mercer: God Complex 51:51

16d ago51:51

51:51

‘Here is a wasteland / of parched aesthetics / patched up with modern tubes’ – Rachael Allen’s long-awaited second collection, God Complex, is a long narrative poem describing the breakdown of a relationship against a backdrop of environmental degradation and toxicity. In this episode, she reads from the collection and was joined in conversation wi…

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Rob Delaney, Chase Mitchell, Seth Morris - Matrix ch01 28:37

18d ago28:37

28:37

The Matrix - Chapter 1 Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to noveliz…

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Show 333. Jonny Owen 50:41

18d ago50:41

50:41

Jonny Owen is the great storyteller of our age. His superb new series 'Strike' for BBC Sounds examines the impact of the 1984 Miner's Strike on South Wales and Britain more widely. In the making of it Jonny sat with the politicians who'd made the decisions, the people impacted by them and uncovered truths he was previously unaware of. He also has a…

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Carmel Brown - Proven Group 29:29

23d ago29:29

29:29

Carmel is the founder and Director of the Proven Group, https://theprovengroup.com.au/ that like so many businesses started at the kitchen table. Carmen has grown from writing resumes to providing a full spread of HR services across Victoria and wider. A great story.By Mark and Bill

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Lara Pawson & Jennifer Hodgson: Spent Light 52:48

22d ago52:48

52:48

Lara Pawson discusses her new book Spent Light with Jennifer Hodgson. Find out more about London Review Bookshop events: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prophecies & Planning 1:13:20

24d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

The newest incarnation of the Erythraean Sybil makes themselves known, presenting prophecies to our Delightful Demigods, and planning for the coming conflict begins... Theme Song by Doc Harbor. Follow Us! Instagram and tiktok: @halfbloodhappyhour Twitter: @HB_Happy_Hour Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/halfbloodhappyhour Get some Half-Blood Happy Hour…

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Independence Day: Full Season 4:35:28

24d ago4:35:28

4:35:28

Independence Day - the whole damn movie, novelized in one giant audiobook-style episode. Hear ID4 as you've never heard it before, as told by 20 comedy writers, and narrated by Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Beanie Feldstein, Tony Zaret, Craig Ferguson, Aparna Nancherla, Adam Pally, Andy Daly, Josh Johnson, Mae Whitman, Jon Wuster, David Pressman, Kevi…

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Show 332. John O'Farrell 1:02:48

25d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

The author of 'Things Can Only Get Better' gives his take on modern politics, the state of the Labour Party and what it's like making comedy now compared to when he started. John is a successful author, west end playwright and satirist, working on shows like Spitting Image and Have I Got News For You. He also stood for Parliament twice. This is a g…

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Nadja Fleet - Editor Geelong Advertiser. 28:31

30d ago28:31

28:31

Nadja has a great story starting with growing up in East Germany and taking a Gap Year to see Australia and stayed. A career through news paper media has led her across the country to Geelong and she is now the Editor of Geelong Advertiser. A really interesting story. https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/…

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Paul Muldoon: Howdie-Skelp 1:07:13

1M ago1:07:13

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Paul Muldoon reads from and talks about his collection Howdie-Skelp. Find out more about London Review Bookshop events: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Show 331. Siobhain McDonagh 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

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This is a ray of sunshine for the ears. Siobhain isn't just positive, she is inspiringly pragmatic. A Labour MP since 1 May 1997 and a passionate Blairite, she stayed in the party during its darkest period and is now hopeful of a Labour victory at the next election. This is about more than politics. It's about life and what it's about. Siobhain's s…

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Michael De Stefano - Gartland, Projects by Gartland, Affiliate Studios 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

Michael wanted to be an architect but ended up starting a computer science degree and ended up joining Gartland as a commercial property trainee agent. The rest is history. Michael has taken Gartland https://www.gartland.com.au/ forward including launching a digital marketing agency https://www.affiliatestudios.com.au/…

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Adam Phillips & Hermione Lee: On Giving Up 52:06

1M ago52:06

52:06

‘Our history of giving up – that is to say, our attitude towards it, our obsession with it, our disavowal of its significance – may be a clue to something we should really call our histories and not our selves’, wrote Adam Phillips in a 2022 LRB piece, ‘On Giving Up’. Now developed and expanded into a book of the same title, Phillips illuminates bo…

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The Making of VENEER - featuring José González 1:14:54

1M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

For the 20th anniversary of the debut album by José González, we take a detailed look at how it was made. After getting his start playing in hardcore bands in Gothenburg, Sweden in the 1990s, José González began studying biochemistry at the University of Gothenburg. While he was a student, he continued playing in multiple bands while recording his …

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Enter, Mercer 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

The Delightful Demigods step through into the woods outside of Stratford High and meet a new...friend? Theme Song by Doc Harbor. Follow Us! Instagram and tiktok: @halfbloodhappyhour Twitter: @HB_Happy_Hour Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/halfbloodhappyhour Get some Half-Blood Happy Hour merch! redbubble.com/HBHappyHour Follow Our Cast! Noah - @throro…

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Show 330. Stephen Flynn 53:21

2M ago53:21

53:21

The leader of the SNP in Westminster has been an MP less than 5 years and is barely 35 years old. He's not just risen fast, he's done it despite overcoming physical disability from a young age. Passionate and driven, this is a timely chat with a politician at the centre of things in the Commons. After you've listened to the show, this YouTube link …

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Women’s Health & Medical Cannabis – Shauna Levy, Founder of Madge and Mercer - GC Podcast S2 E4 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

Grow Conversations Season 2- Episode 4 In this episode Alex talks to pioneering medical cannabis company founder and CEO, Shauna Levy. Shauna gives GC listeners a behind-the-scenes look into starting Madge and Mercer. In honour of International Women's Day we cover challenges in women’s health, the relationship with medical cannabis, and unique int…

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Lisa Sweeney - Business in Heels 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

Lisa Sweeney as the CEO of Business in Heels is all about championing women in business and life. Lisa started her career with a degree in agriculture but then moved into retail in store operations and then buying women's fashion. Lisa has taken https://businessinheels.com/ to new heights with a passion that is evident in this pod cast.…

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Lavinia Greenlaw & Jennifer Higgie: The Vast Extent 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Lavinia Greenlaw’s new book The Vast Extent is a collection of ‘exploded essays’, about light and image, sight and the unseen, covering wide territories with the scientific precision and ease of access which characterises her poetry. She was joined by Jennifer Higgie, author of The Other Side: A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World. Find mo…

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Show 329 - Tom Baldwin 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

Tom has been at the centre of many projects, most notably The People's Vote campaign and Ed Miliband's leadership. But it's his solo work which is creating the most headlines. He's just written a biography of Keir Starmer, but what more is there to know about a politician in the public eye? Well, it turns out... quite a lot Buy Keir Starmer: The Bi…

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Fi Mercer - Govern With 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

Fi started her career as a nurse, this plus being involved in health boards, led to her quest to better understand governance and to the founding of Govern With https://governwith.com/ Fi is not only an incredibly smart and articulate person but her passion for good governance and her governance tools are a must for any board.…

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Seán Hewitt & Sarah Perry: Rapture’s Road 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

Seán Hewitt’s new poetry collection Rapture’s Road follows hard on the heels of Tongues of Fire – the winner of the 2021 Laurel Prize – and the bestselling memoir All Down Darkness Wide. Like its predecessors, the collection confronts dark and difficult subject matter in startlingly beautiful lyric language, ‘exquisitely calm’ in the words of Max P…

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Episode #46 - Case Story: Civista Bank's Employee Ambassador Program (with Autumn Jose) 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Civista Bank's Autumn Jose shares the journey of implementing their successful employee ambassador/advocacy program. She provides key insights such as the importance of aligning the program with the employees and bringing them into the action, how to engage with executive leadership, the tools they used, and how they measured success. This episode …

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Family Dinner 1:20:45

2M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Jaxson meets his siblings and learns that his father doesn't enjoy surprises... Theme Song by Doc Harbor Follow Us! Instagram and tiktok: @halfbloodhappyhour Twitter: @HB_Happy_Hour Join Our Patreon: patreon.com/halfbloodhappyhour Get some Half-Blood Happy Hour merch! redbubble.com/HBHappyHour Follow Our Cast! Noah - @noah.james95 (Instagram), @noa…

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Show 328. Bridget Phillipson 57:38

2M ago57:38

57:38

That's right, it's another brand new shiny episode! And what an episode it is. Bridget Phillipson is one of Labour's brightest stars and is increasingly in the limelight. Despite having been an extra in Byker Grove (if you're under 40, Google it), the spotlight isn't what she's about. This is a fascinating hour with a highly driven politician who m…

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S2E3: The Nurses role in UK Medical Cannabis – James Watson of Integro Clinics 54:36

2M ago54:36

54:36

In this episode Alex talks to pioneering “medical cannabis nurse” James Watson. James speaks candidly on his experience as a patient, and realising what cannabis could do for him and his journey to working at Integro, a UK cannabis-prescribing clinic. Find out more about Integro at www.integroclinics.com Discussing a range of topics including: • Ju…

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Emily Wilson, Edith Hall, Juliet Stevenson & Tobias Menzies: The Iliad 1:28:27

2M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Emily Wilson’s translation of the Odyssey, published in 2017, the first into English by a woman, was hailed as a ‘revelation’ by the New York Times and a ‘cultural landmark’ by the Guardian. With her translation of the Iliad, ten years in the making, she has given us a complete Homer for a new generation. Emily Wilson, professor of classical studie…

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