Best Jim McClure Podcasts (2024)

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Friends Round Flashback… with Donny Osmond, Rita Ora and Tom Davis 27:48

3h ago27:48

27:48

Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Rupert Grint, Claire Foy and Iain Stirling! 24:18

7d ago24:18

24:18

Dodgy accents and reality TV… It’s another chance to hear a Friends Round Friday from the Breakfast Show archive, from January 2023. Zoe chats to an awesome trio of Rupert Grint, Claire Foy, plus the hilarious birthday boy Iain Stirling!By BBC Radio 2

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E38 Let’s Go Cardinals!: Dan Reiter on Opening the 2024 Baseball Season 34:47

9d ago34:47

34:47

The weather is finally warming up and we can already taste the popcorn and Cracker Jacks. It’s time to celebrate the beginning of baseball season as the Springfield Cardinals have gotten off to a red-hot, record-breaking start. Join host Tom Carlson and Dan Reiter, vice president and general manager for the Springfield Cardinals, for this home run …

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Friends Round Friday... with Alan Carr, Gregg Wallace and Diane Morgan 25:25

14d ago25:25

25:25

Two titans of comedy and a gargantuan of greengrocery join Zoe for a hysterical Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Bill Nighy stops by 18:04

18d ago18:04

18:04

Sharp-suited and colossally proportioned… The legendary Bill Nighy chats about his latest film 'The Beautiful Game', his love for football and his acting breakthrough.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with George Takei, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe 25:56

22d ago25:56

25:56

"Wear latex at least once a week" Here's another chance to hear a classic Friends Round Friday from January 2023. Zoe chats to legendary Star Trek actor George Takei, plus Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe join the fun.By BBC Radio 2

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E37 Missouri’s Evolving Educational Landscape: A Conversation with Hal Higdon 41:45

27d ago41:45

41:45

Dr. Hal Higdon, the Chancellor of the Ozark Technical Community College System and President of OTC's Springfield Campus, joins host Tom Carlson for an in-depth conversation. As the longest serving public college president in Missouri, Dr. Higdon has been a catalyst of growth for OTC and has fostered a wide range of training programs to meet the ne…

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Zoe Remembers Paul O’Grady 14:30

29d ago14:30

14:30

A year on from his passing, here’s another chance to hear Zoe’s last on-air chat with Paul from her Radio 2 Breakfast Show in October 2022.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Noel Fielding 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

Bish Bash BOOSH! Noel Fielding joins Zoe for a nostalgic chat about The Mighty Boosh, his latest role as Dick Turpin, musical inspirations, and what life’s like as an unofficial Claudia Winkleman lookalike!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Paul Rudd, Guy Garvey and Ruth Jones 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

Who you gonna call? It's another crackin' line up of guests on Friends Round Friday, including Ghostbusters fun and a very special reunion!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Imelda Staunton 16:05

1M ago16:05

16:05

“Someone get some spoons!” Zoe chats to Olivier Award winning actress, Imelda Staunton, about playing the title role in the upcoming West End production of 'Hello Dolly'. Plus, Imelda has an unexpected announcement!By BBC Radio 2

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E36 Springfield's School Board Election: A Clash of Visions 50:48

1M ago50:48

50:48

The forthcoming Springfield School Board election on April 2, 2024, is marked by unprecedented fundraising and ideological divides. In this episode, Tom interviews Calvin Morrow and Mary Griffith, representatives of the Back On Track PAC, offering insights into their support for incumbent Maryam Mohammadkhani amidst a backdrop of contrasting vision…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Shania Twain, David Tennant and Shirley Ballas 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

“Maaaaan, I feel like a woman!” After it was announced that Shania Twain will play the Legends slot at Glastonbury 2024, here’s another chance to hear an iconic Friends Round Friday from September 2022. Plus, David Tennant takes on a classic Shania track in an unmissable episode from the archive!By BBC Radio 2

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E35 Leading the Future: Jack Stack's Vision for Drury's Breech School of Business 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

A titan in Springfield’s business community and CEO of Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation, Jack Stack shares his latest endeavor as the Interim Dean of the Breech School of Business at Drury University. With his unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence, Jack provides unique insights into his vision for shaping the next ge…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Another chance to hear Zoe's Oppenheimer takeover on Friends Round Friday, from July 2023. Zoe’s joined in the studio by Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Calvin Harris 17:56

2M ago17:56

17:56

Raw eggs and ham… Zoe sits down to talk to an international superstar DJ and Producer, and there’s a surprising revelation… Plus, to celebrate the release of his song 'Lovers In A Past Life' with Rag'n'Bone Man... Calvin hears your stories of why you left your past lovers.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Michael Sheen, Paul Whitehouse and Olly Alexander 24:52

2M ago24:52

24:52

Three Welsh wonders join Zoe on St David's Day for a Eurovision filled Friends Round FridayBy BBC Radio 2

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E34 Lighting the Path: Dr. Robert Carolla's Reflections on Life and Mortality 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

Join us as we delve into the profound insights and experiences of one of Springfield's esteemed oncologists, Dr. Robert Carolla. Dr. Carolla, a pioneer in his field, sheds light on the delicate balance between life and mortality that oncologists navigate daily. Through his work with the Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks and national recognition from…

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Friends Round Friday... with Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes join Zoe for another Friends Round FridayBy BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Kylie Minogue, Daisy May Cooper and Steven Bartlett 23:14

2M ago23:14

23:14

No bras and homemade chutney… Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from the archive, first aired in September 2023. Zoe’s joined in the studio by pop sensation Kylie Minogue, This Country’s Daisy May Cooper, plus entrepreneur and Dragon Steven Bartlett!By BBC Radio 2

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E33 Building Unity: A Conversation with Terri West McQueary and Jim Anderson 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

Tom Carlson sits down with Terri West McQueary and Jim Anderson, the chairs of the newly-formed nonpartisan PAC, United Springfield. In this discussion, Terri and Jim share insights into the PAC's mission to foster a diverse and robust field of candidates for local elections. Discover the motivations behind the formation of United Springfield, the …

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Friends Round Friday... with David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc join Zoe for her final Friends Round Friday in Wogan House.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met... Billy Joel 22:16

3M ago22:16

22:16

Zoe sits down by Radio 2's Elton John Piano for a chat with Billy Joel about his life, career, music and performing live. To many, Billy Joel IS, the 'Piano Man'. He's also the man behind 'We Didn't Start The Fire', 'Uptown Girl', 'She's Always A Woman' and so many more... He tells Zoe about how he finds performing live, and talks her through the c…

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E32 The Mayor's Seat: Tom Carlson and Mayor McClure Discuss Springfield's Journey 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

Tom Carlson, host of In Our Town and a former mayor of Springfield, engages in a sit-down conversation with the current mayor, Ken McClure. Join us for a compelling dialogue covering the intricacies of managing a city during a pandemic, notable achievements under McClure's tenure, the city's ongoing challenges and a look towards the future. This ep…

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Friends Round Friday… with Liam Gallagher, John Squire, Vicky McClure and Alison Steadman 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

A Fab Four join Zoe for her 1000th Breakfast Show, and a jam-packed Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades 28:15

3M ago28:15

28:15

The bromance you never knew you needed! Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades join Zoe for a hilarious Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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E31 Show-Me Green: Insights from Old Route 66 Wellness Post-Legalization 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

John Lopez, the trailblazing founder and CEO of Old Route 66 Wellness in Springfield and Ozark, joins up with Tom to reflect on the journey one year after the legalization of recreational marijuana in Missouri. Lopez shares his perspective as an entrepreneur on navigating the changing regulatory landscape, the impact of legalization of recreational…

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Friends Round Friday… with Matt Smith, Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, plus Bradley and Barney Walsh 42:28

4M ago42:28

42:28

Friends Round Friday returns... and it's a packed one to kick off 2024!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Dawn French, Rick Astley and Jason Manford 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

Zoe takes a look through the Friends Round Friday archive, to relive one of her favourites from October 2023!By BBC Radio 2

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E30 State of Public Education: John Jungmann 45:34

4M ago45:34

45:34

Former Springfield Public Schools superintendent John Jungmann talks about the state of public education, home schooling and charter schools as well as challenges facing teachers and school boards across the country.By Springfield Daily Citizen

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Friends Round Flashback… with Nicole Scherzinger, Davina McCall and Jim Kerr 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

We head back to September 2023 to revisit a top Friends Round Friday trio!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack 30:36

4M ago30:36

30:36

Three wise men, Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack join Zoe for a festive Friends Round Friday special.By BBC Radio 2

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ENCORE ICYMI: Richard Crabtree - Local Historian/Realtor 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

We're taking our top downloaded episode of 2023 out for another spin around the block for those that missed it the first go around. Local historian and realtor Richard Crabtree discusses how past development has shaped Springfield, its neighborhoods and some of the present challenges facing the city’s future growth.…

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When Zoe Met... Ncuti Gatwa 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

Zoe sits down for a chat with the Fifteenth Doctor about taking over the iconic Doctor Who role!By BBC Radio 2

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New Episodes of Jazz Northwest online with the KNKX On Demand Player 0:31

5M ago0:31

0:31

New episodes of jazz Northwest can be found through KNKX On Demand. Learn more here.

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Friends Round Friday... with Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas 27:14

5M ago27:14

27:14

A sweet trio of Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas join Zoe for another quality Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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E29 Kitty Ledbetter - Broadcasting the Ozarks: Si Siman and Country Music at the Crossroads 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

Kitty Ledbetter, author and Professor Emeritus at Texas State University, joins Tom to discuss everything from her early days as Springfield's first female radio DJ to Victorian women's periodicals to her latest book on Si Siman and the history of Springfield's music scene from 1930s to the 80s.By Springfield Daily Citizen

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Friends Round Friday... with Jonathan Bailey, Derren Brown and Emma Willis 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

A wicked trio of Jonathan Bailey, Derren Brown and Emma Willis join Zoe for another mischief-filled Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Sir Michael Caine 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

A special extended episode, where the legendary Sir Michael Caine sits down with Zoe to talk about his latest on-screen role, highlights from his incredible career, showbiz friends, and plenty more!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Baz Luhrmann, Jane McDonald and Stephen Mangan 27:34

5M ago27:34

27:34

Baz Luhrmann, Stephen Mangan, and 'The Queen of Yorkshire' Jane McDonald, join Zoe for another stellar Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Dame Judi Dench 21:52

5M ago21:52

21:52

Dame Judi Dench and Brendan O'Hea join Zoe to talk about their new book, 'Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent'.By BBC Radio 2

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E28 Cotton Candy to Corporate Strategy: A Conversation with Aaron Owen 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

Aaron Owen discusses improvements, strategy and growth under his leadership as the CEO of the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, which is home to Missouri's second largest fair, and quickly becoming an entertainment hub responsible for bringing major events and entertainers to Southwest Missouri.By Springfield Daily Citizen

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Zoe’s Doctor Who Special… with David Tennant and Russell T Davies 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

David Tennant and Russell T Davies join Zoe, as they look ahead to Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary!By BBC Radio 2

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Ali Jackson, Chuck Deardorf, Katie King 57:49

6M ago57:49

57:49

Music from drummer Ali Jackson, bassist Chuck Deardorf and moreBy Kareem Kandi

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Bill Anschell, Dee Daniels and Danny Kolke 58:45

6M ago58:45

58:45

Performances from Bill Anschell, Ectasy in Numbers and more.By Kareem Kandi

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Bebop and Destruction, Nelda Swigget and Clarence Acox 58:25

6M ago58:25

58:25

Tunes from Bebop and Destruction, Greta Matassa, Clarence Acox and moreBy Kareem Kandi

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Barney McClure, Bernie Jacobs, Gail Pettis 57:10

6M ago57:10

57:10

Barney McClure, Bernie Jacobs, Gail Pettis and a classic from Ray Charles.By Kareem Kandi

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Friends Round Friday... with Sheridan Smith, Stephen Mulhern and David Baddiel 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

Three of the country's finest performers... Sheridan Smith, Stephen Mulhern and David Baddiel join Zoe for another unmissable Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Dolly Parton 25:26

6M ago25:26

25:26

Hear Dolly share stories from her incredible career, spanning over five decades, as well working with the likes of Miley Cyrus and Elton John on her latest album 'Rockstar'.By BBC Radio 2

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E27 Energizing Springfield: A Conversation with the Directors of Vitality and Development 38:55

6M ago38:55

38:55

Amanda Ohlensehlen, Director of Economic Vitality for the City of Springfield and Ben Jones, Director of Development for City Utilities, join Tom to discuss the incentives that the city uses to entice businesses to move here and stay, as well as encourage new business and entrepreneurship within the community.…

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