Best Jon Morley Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 21. Jefferson Morley, CIA author, JFK Facts on Substack expert, Mary Ferrell Foundation VP 1:09:48

4h ago1:09:48

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Send us a Text Message. Jefferson Morley, author and researcher, discusses his interest in the CIA and the JFK assassination. He explains that his aunt's connection to the CIA sparked his curiosity, and his reporting on the CIA's role in Central America led him to delve deeper into the agency's activities. Morley emphasizes that his books are not J…

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MGA MedioCast 56: Diego Enters the Mediocre Shark Tank 55:44

1h ago55:44

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"Straight" Willie Dills and El Presidente Jon "Lucky Kick' Morley welcome ABQMGA Chapter Leader and Medio Cup legend Diego Esquibel to hear him out on some new and exciting ideas for the MGAWC. Will Jon shut him down? Will Willie Dills invest? Is Diego funnier than TLHMGA Chapter Leader Ian Kawas? All this and more on this episode of the MGA MedioC…

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Ep. 20. David Meltzer; legendary sports & business mogul, motivational speaker and bestselling author 20:21

5d ago20:21

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Send us a Text Message. David@dmeltzer.com & Greg@heroesandiconspodcast.com Aug 5, 2024 5:30 PM Business Mogul, CEO, Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Student, And Philanthropist, David Meltzer. 19:27 Summary David Meltzer, business mogul and CEO, discusses his mission to empower over a billion people to be happy, live in abundance, and mak…

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MGA MedioCast 55: The Take Two Challenge 50:22

17d ago50:22

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El Presidente Jon "Lucky Kick" Morley and "Straight" Willie Dills break down everything you need to know to sign up for the MGAWC 24, the Take Two Challenge and more! July 31st is when sign ups open so don't wait!By Willie Dills & Jon Morley

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Ep.19. Jade Gordon, Keynote Speaker and Power of Positive Leadership Certified Trainer for the Jon Gordon Companies 31:20

2M ago31:20

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Send us a Text Message. We have a very special guest today. If you are a sports and business fan, especially positive training, this young lady needs no introduction. She is the daughter of critically acclaimed bestselling author Jon Gordon, Topic Expertise: The Power of Positive Leadership The Power of Positive Team The Power of Positive Leadershi…

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Ep. 18. Chad Collins; author of Run To The Fire: The True Story of Vietnam vet Rick Collins 1:12:09

2M ago1:12:09

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Send us a Text Message. We have a very special guest today. He is the author of the amazing book Run To The Fire; The True Story of Rick Collins. Run To The Fire is the exhilarating true story of the incredible life of Rick Collins. The book’s foreword was graciously written by Vietnam Vet and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach. Rick Colli…

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MGA MedioCast 54: Stick From My Case Deep Dive 49:52

3M ago49:52

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The boys go deep into the making of the classic MGA video "Stick From My Case" The making of this video changed the MGA landscape as suddenly song parodies were on the menu. Of course the song was not a parody but a tribute to the timeless talent, Stitches. In the annals of rap history there will always be 3 greats. Drake, Drake and Drake. But ther…

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MGA MedioCast 53: Monday is the New Day to Do Cool Shit 39:35

3M ago39:35

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HUGE NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! The MGAWC is moving to Monday/Tuesday! More time to fuck on Friday and Saturday! Also, there is a new Team World Championship that we are definitely calling the World Team Dudes Who Golfed Better Than Other Dudes on a Wednesday. So mark that down. Jon and Willie talk all about it on this episode of the MGA MedioCast...and mor…

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Ep. 17. The Dead Rock Stars sci-fi novel authors: Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire 50:30

4M ago50:30

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome and thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I'm your host Greg Randolph. Please find me on the X @gregheroesicons also known as the Heroes and Icons podcast, to get updates for great shows like this and others. I'm also a featured podcaster Heroes and Icons with Greg Randolph (houstoncitybeat.…

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Ep. 16. Dave Hyde; Author of Still Perfect: The Untold Story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins 56:08

4M ago56:08

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on the X at @GregHeroesIcons, aka Heroes and Icons podcast, to get updates for great shows like this and others. I’m also a featured podcaster on Houston City Beat.com We are Storytellers of Houston (hou…

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Ep.15. Phil Villapiano; Oakland Raiders legendary linebacker 1:11:26

6M ago1:11:26

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter or the X as it’s called now at HeroesandIconspodcast (@GregHeroesIcons) / X (twitter.com) and on the web at Heroes and Icons podcast with Greg Randolph to get updates for great shows like this…

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Ep.14. Ed Newman, Warrior Judge: One Man's Journey From Gridiron to Gavel 2:30:25

8M ago2:30:25

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome, and thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I'm your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on my new website, Heroes and Icons podcast with Greg Randolph and on X/Twitter @heroesiconspod to get updates for great shows like this and others. You can also find me on Houston City Beat; Heroes and I…

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RUTH MADELEY: celebrating the inclusivity of Doctor Who 36:36

8M ago36:36

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Ruth Madeley was born in Westhoughton, near Bolton, and studied English and creative writing at university. She always wanted to work in the entertainment industry and thought that her path lay in scriptwriting. She was born with spina bifida and, as an ambulatory wheelchair user, Ruth just didn’t see herself represented on screen However, a work e…

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DAN SCHREIBER: exploring the world of the weird with a QI elf 57:15

8M ago57:15

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Dan Schreiber was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Sydney, and moved to England at the age of 19. Once here, Dan was hired as a researcher on the BBC panel show QI. And it was a job that Dan was born to do - one that combined his love for facts and comedy. In 2008, Dan launched The Museum of Curiosity on BBC Radio 4 and, after that, came No Such Thing…

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LIZ BONNIN: sharing a passion for the natural world 51:46

9M ago51:46

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Liz was born in France, grew up in Ireland, and studied biochemistry and wildlife biology at university. She has since travelled the world studying animal behaviour. And her documentaries include Drowning in Plastic, Galapagos and Should We Close Our Zoos? Liz is also part of Our Changing Planet, a seven-year-project for the BBC, visiting vulnerabl…

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WAAD AL-KATEAB: a refugee and filmmaker who dares to dream 39:23

9M ago39:23

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Waad Al-Kateab is a BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmaker. Born in Syria, Waad left home at 18, to study at the university of Aleppo. In 2011, she began shooting video on her phone, while attending pro-democracy protests. Waad went on to document the next five years in Aleppo, capturing life, loss and emergency care in the besieged city - as …

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CAROL MORLEY: the detective filmmaker shining a light on forgotten women 42:36

10M ago42:36

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Carol Morley is an acclaimed filmmaker, whose work includes short film, documentary and drama. She was born in Stockport, and spent her teens enjoying the Manchester music scene, before moving to London - where she studied Fine Art, Film and Video, at Saint Martins College. Her 2000 documentary, The Alcohol Years, showed a fearlessness and an early…

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PROFESSOR MARY BEARD: a don's life and love for Ancient Rome 42:18

10M ago42:18

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Classics professor Dame Mary Beard was a bright child, who was bumped up a year at school, went on archaelogical digs as a teen, and studied classics at Newnham College. After completing her PhD, Mary taught at King’s College in London, before returning to Cambridge - where she remained for nearly forty years. During her long academic career, Mary …

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MGA MedioCast 52: MGAWC 23 Survival Guide 45:21

10M ago45:21

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Jon and Willie get together live in MGA Headquarters to discuss everything you need to know if you're attending the Mediocre Golf Association World Championships in 2023. We go over the schedule, give some hip tips and drop some news about the positive changes we've made for the hottest mediocre party of 2023.…

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AVA GLASS: crime reporter to "new queen of spy fiction" 39:29

10M ago39:29

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Ava Glass is the pen name of Christi Daugherty. She was born in Texas and worked as a crime reporter before moving to the UK. A few years after settling in London, Christi was recruited to work in the communications department of the Home Office - tasked with helping the public understand what the intelligence services do, to keep us safe. This was…

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Ep. 13. Howard Kindig, 1972 Perfect Season Miami Dolphins longsnapper 1:54:08

10M ago1:54:08

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter or the X as it’s called now at @HeroesIconsPod to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re enjoying the show please share it with a friend. Thank you in advance for doing so…

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STEVE GALLANT: finding courage on London Bridge and a purpose in prison 45:03

10M ago45:03

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In November 2019, Steve Gallant was serving a life sentence for murder when he confronted the terrorist Usman Khan. Steve had been allowed out on day release, to attend a Learning Together event, near London Bridge. Learning Together was an initiative that brought students and prisoners together - and helped change many lives for the better. But on…

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ZAK OVÉ: shining a light on invisible histories through art 41:06

11M ago41:06

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The British-Trinidadian artist Zak Ové was born into an artistic family. After studying at St. Martin’s School of Art, he worked as a photographer and as a director of television and music videos. At the age of 40, Zak had an epiphany while filming in Trinidad. Feeling a distance from his subject matter, Zak realised that he wanted to be a “maker” …

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Ep. 12. Reid Ryan, Baseball Executive and CEO of Ryan-Sanders Sports & Entertainment 47:46

11M ago47:46

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. We have another special guest today. If you are a baseball fan, especially of the Houston Astros and great minor league affiliates like the Round Rock Express and the San Antonio Missions, this gentleman needs no intro…

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SARAH SANDS: editing the news and finding hope in hedgehogs 36:31

11M ago36:31

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Sarah Sands grew up in Tunbridge Wells and cut her teeth on a local newspaper in Kent, before moving to the diary, on the Evening Standard. She later edited the Standard but not before spending some time at The Telegraph, and re-designing the Sunday edition, with the launch of two new magazines. In 2017, Sarah moved into broadcast journalism, as ed…

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Ep. 11. Marty Brennaman, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Broadcaster 1:29:06

11M ago1:29:06

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Send us a Text Message. Today we discuss Marty Brennaman's amazing Hall of Fame broadcast career, including his early days and getting his start in baseball; Hank Aaron's 714th record tying home run; the 1975 World Series; why Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame; Ken Griffey Jr.'s milestone home runs, numbers 500 and 600; and why the c…

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Ep.10. Art Howe: That's Howe You Do It: REMASTERED 2:36:18

11M ago2:36:18

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Send us a Text Message. HOST's note: This is to commemorate the one year anniversary of my first recorded podcast. I greatly appreciate you all for listening.! GR The career of major league baseball player, coach, scout and manager Art Howe is discussed here, with details about his early playing days, managerial styles and strategies. He played in …

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MICHAEL MANSFIELD KC: the power in the people 45:44

11M ago45:44

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Michael Mansfield became a barrister in 1967 and, since then, he’s worked on some very high-profile cases in the UK. He has overturned miscarriages of justice, fought for civil liberties, and for change. He helped to free the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six. He defended the Orgreave miners, fought for the family of Stephen Lawrence. And he re…

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SIR CHRIS BRYANT: why we need to fix Parliament 40:29

11M ago40:29

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Sir Chris Bryant was born in Cardiff, and lived in Spain as a child, before returning to the UK. After reading English at Oxford, he studied Theology and was ordained in the Church of England. He then spent time in Latin America, and worked as a curate, before deciding to leave the church and move into politics. Chris was elected MP for Rhondda in …

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STEPHEN DAVIS: investigating the secrets surrounding Flight 149 39:13

11M ago39:13

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Stephen Davis is an investigative journalist and author, who has worked around the world, on newspaper stories and documentaries. He’s also a podcaster, whose most recent series investigates the sinking of the passenger ferry Estonia. It is Europe’s worst shipping disaster - since the Titanic - and a gripping tale of tragedy, smuggling, and spies. …

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Ep. 9. Mike Acosta: Houston Astrodome Expert, Houston Astros historian and Astrodome Reimagined Founder 1:38:55

12M ago1:38:55

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Mike Acosta, the world's foremost authority on the Houston Astrodome, joins me to discuss what he's working on present day after his 22 year stint in a variety of critical roles with the Houston Astros, namely Astros historian and MLB authentication manager. We have a lengthy conversation about his curren…

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PROFESSOR ROSE ANNE KENNY: how to live a longer and healthier life 41:16

12M ago41:16

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Professor Rose Anne Kenny is an expert in ageing who has over 35 years of clinical and research experience. She’s a Professor of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College, Dublin, and the Director of Mercer's Institute for Successful Ageing, at St. James's Hospital. Rose Anne is also the brains behind TILDA - a groundbreaking research study into agein…

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MGA MEDIOCAST 51: MGAWC23 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 1:00:51

1y ago1:00:51

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A new MedioCast just dropped with everything you need to know about the World Championship. All registrations can be done on MGAWC.com. Register carefully (read: not while drunk) and make sure you add any desired practice rounds after selecting your base package.By Willie Dills & Jon Morley

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JESS MCDONALD: the reality of being a detective in The Met 39:25

1y ago39:25

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Jess McDonald was one of the first recruits on The Metropolitan Police’s Direct Entry Detective Scheme. Launched in 2017, to address a shortage of detectives, this scheme was not without its critics. Successful applicants had a direct route into a career as a detective, without first undertaking a role in uniform policing. When Jess first pitched a…

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MATT FORDE: impersonating & interviewing politicians 48:40

1y ago48:40

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The Nottingham-born comedian Matt Forde has been fascinated by politics ever since he was 9 years old. Raised by his mum, without much money, Matt experienced life: “at the sharp end of every political decision taken by the government.” He studied politics at university and, after working for a few MPs, he became a regional organiser for the Labour…

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MICK LYNCH: strikes, workers' rights & rail nationalisation 42:01

1y ago42:01

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Mick Lynch is the General Secretary of Britain's largest specialist transport trade union, the RMT. In May 2022, the RMT announced that its members had voted overwhelmingly in favour of strikes, in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. At the time, they said it was the biggest endorsement of industrial action, by railway workers, since privatisa…

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CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS: bringing South London to the world 40:16

1y ago40:16

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South Londoner Candice Carty-Williams has gone from publishing house marketing executive, to literary sensation - and now, she's taking on TV. Queenie, her 2019 debut, was a best-seller. Critics and readers loved it and Candice won several awards, including book of the year at the Nibbie’s. Fast forward to 2023 and Candice is the creative force beh…

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Ep. 8. Craig Siegel: Renowned Personal Development Coach, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author and Mega Podcaster 43:54

1y ago43:54

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Send us a Text Message. Today in his season of reinvention, personal development coach Craig Siegel discusses with me the forthcoming release (August 15, 2023) of his new book, The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life on Wylie Books- see link below please; how running fueled him in some dark times and led to…

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SIR BEN OKRI: the power of art at a time of crisis 41:54

1y ago41:54

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The poet and writer Sir Ben Okri was born in Nigeria and spent some of his childhood in London, before moving with his family to Lagos, on the eve of the Nigerian Civil War. This experience had a defining impact on Ben, who has said that he is “crammed full” of the painful things that he witnessed. In 1978, Ben returned to London to study but he re…

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ANITA ANAND: Empire, kick-ass women & learning from history 37:54

1y ago37:54

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The voice of broadcaster and writer Anita Anand will be familiar to many. Her career began while she was still at university, in the newsroom of satellite channel Zee. Anita was then snapped up by Radio 5 Live and she has since presented many news and current affairs programmes on the BBC. In 2012, Anita became the host of Any Answers on Radio 4, w…

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JACK THORNE: diverse stories, political engagement and a load of love for Channel 4 42:25

1y ago42:25

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The award-winning screenwriter and playwright, Jack Thorne, joins Jon to discuss his work, passions, activism and politics. They discuss Jack's new TV show, Best Interests, (starring Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen) and why it was so tough to write this story. At the age of 42, Jack was diagnosed with autism, something he is still processing. He ta…

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TIM MARSHALL: the politics and power of the new space race 36:42

1y ago36:42

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Journalist, broadcaster and best-selling author, Tim Marshall, joins Jon to talk about the power and politics of the new space race. Tim's new book - The Future Of Geography - looks at how the developments in space will change our world forever. The new space race is on, with China, USA and Russia leading the charge and many more vying for pre-emin…

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REV RICHARD COLES: passion, prayer, power and policing 38:53

1y ago38:53

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The Reverend Richard Coles left two major institutions within the same year; The BBC and The Church, but he cannot and will not sit still. Richard joins Jon to discuss his fascinating life and career, the power of prayer and what the future holds for him without a dog collar... Jon and Richard share their love and nostalgia for choral music, as wel…

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DAVID HAREWOOD: acting, storytelling & eloquent activism 46:44

1y ago46:44

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David Harewood is an actor, director, author and activist. He was born in Birmingham, trained at RADA, and made a name for himself on the stage, with big roles that included Othello and Martin Luther King. Most recently, he played the right-wing commentator William Buckley Jr. in Best Of Enemies. A fantastic production that is currently screening i…

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DAME JOAN BAKEWELL: life at 90 and the joy of being freelance 32:51

1y ago32:51

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Dame Joan Bakewell is a broadcaster, journalist, author and Labour Party peer. Her broadcasting career spans six decades and she was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Royal Television Society in 2016, and a BAFTA fellowship in 2019. At the age of 90, she is still presenting TV programmes (most recently Landscape Artist Of The Year), sitting…

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Ep. 7. Mark Damon Espinoza, Distinguished Hollywood Actor 1:08:50

1+ y ago1:08:50

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Send us a Text Message. Thank you finding my latest episode of the Heroes and Icons episode with Greg Randolph. My guest today is longtime, distinguished Hollywood actor Mark Espinoza. Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter at @HeroesIconsPod to get updat…

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PROFESSOR HANNAH FRY: understanding algorithms and A.I. 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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Hannah is a Professor of Mathematics at University College London. She is an expert in algorithms, who studies the patterns in human behaviour – particularly in an urban setting. Hannah is also a brilliant communicator, who shares her passion for maths - in books, podcasts, radio, television, and public talks. Her hit shows include The Curious Case…

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PHIL WANG: how to be from two worlds at once 36:36

1+ y ago36:36

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The comedian and writer Phil Wang was born in Stoke-on-Trent and spent his childhood in Malaysian Borneo, before moving to Bath at the age of 16. Phil successfully combined engineering with comedy at Cambridge University. He won the Chortle Student Comedy Award in his second year, a Comedy Central Award the following year, and became President of F…

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ADJOA ANDOH: from Bridgerton's Lady Danbury to Richard III 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

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When not playing Lady Danbury, in the huge Netflix series Bridgerton, Adjoa is a renowned stage actor. Celebrated for her performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre, and The Globe. Where, in 2019, she played Richard II, in the UK's first all-women-of-colour production. Adjoa has now turned her attention to Shakespeare’s R…