Best Kevin Beckett Podcasts (2024)

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May 30, 2024 45:09

2d ago45:09

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 344. Ros Atkins 1:01:06

5d ago1:01:06

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Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit. This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism. Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears. Plus th…

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Show 343. Nathaniel Dye 1:01:29

20m ago1:01:29

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Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'. His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer. In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he en…

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May 23, 2024 46:23

9d ago46:23

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 342. Nadia Whittome 1:16:42

12d ago1:16:42

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Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader? Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs. As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to …

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May 16, 2024 52:39

16d ago52:39

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 341. Matthew McGregor 1:10:06

18d ago1:10:06

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How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House? It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees. This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism. Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances …

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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall 31:29

21d ago31:29

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In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…

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May 9, 2024 46:30

23d ago46:30

46:30

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 340. Tim Loughton Returns. Again. 36:10

5h ago36:10

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One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti. Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa, He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservat…

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Show 339. Local Election Results Bonus Episode with Greg Cook 48:56

3d ago48:56

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Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean. Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide? Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does? Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997? All the big questions answered! Buy Tickets to see Matt…

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May 2, 2024 52:23

1M ago52:23

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 338 Humza Resignation Bonus Episode with Euan McColm 53:34

7d ago53:34

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Why has Humza resigned and what does it mean for Scotland and the SNP? This is an entertaining and comprehensive briefing on what's happening in Scottish politics with the engaging Euan McColm. Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the …

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Show 337. Steve Rotheram 44:43

7d ago44:43

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Liverpool's Metro Mayor is standing for a third term on 2 May. He's already led a fascinating life, starting out as a bricklayer, then being an MP and Jeremy Corbyn's PPS before becoming the Metro Mayor for the city he loves. Steve is a big personality and this goes way beyond the usual boundaries of politics. This is about how people feel about pl…

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April 25, 2024 58:53

1M ago58:53

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 336. Kevin Schofield 50:22

14d ago50:22

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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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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

1M ago47:00

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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…

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April 18, 2024 52:26

1M ago52:26

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 335. Gloria De Piero 1:05:25

1M ago1:05:25

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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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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love 36:37

2M ago36:37

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In this episode, we speak to Major David Love, Royal Military Police (RMP), in his role as SO2 Army Leadership at the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL). We discuss how the CAL are developing the concepts and theory of leadership into tools that the Army can use. He focusses on the importance of understanding your people, and how by taking a human-ce…

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Show 334. Kate Fall 42:21

2M ago42:21

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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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Show 333. Jonny Owen 50:41

2M ago50:41

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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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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy 43:36

2M ago43:36

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In this episode we speak to Sir Alex Younger KCMG, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Prior to his six-year tenure as ‘C’, Sir Alex was the Head of Counter Terrorism and obtained many operational roles worldwide. His time at MI6 was preceded by a stint in the British Army - first as a private soldier and later as a commissioned of…

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

2M ago1:02:48

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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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The Human Advantage Ep. 21 - Combining Competency with Human Understanding - Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser 38:09

2M ago38:09

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In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, formerly the 1st Battalion The King's Regiment, which he commissioned into in 2001. He served in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK, and twice in Iraq on Op TELIC. Away from regimental duty, Lt Col Fraser instructed as a Platoon Commander at the Royal Military Acad…

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Show 331. Siobhain McDonagh 1:06:45

2M 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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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan 45:08

3M ago45:08

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In this episode we speak to Brigadier Jaish Mahan, who commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in 1994 and has served in roles spanning the medical profession. He has deployed on seven operational tours, including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, the Iraq war and Afghanistan three times. Brigadier Mahan has been an Army Reservist since his trans…

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March 14, 2024 37:38

3M ago37:38

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 330. Stephen Flynn 53:21

2M ago53:21

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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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The Human Advantage Ep 20 - Improving Organisational Culture - Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC 37:54

3M ago37:54

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In this episode we speak with Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC. Simon commissioned in 2001 into the Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG) - a light cavalry regiment that specialises in reconnoissance. He served on operations on Op BANNER in Northern Ireland, on Op HERRICK in Afghanistan, and on Op TELIC in Iraq. His troop was attached to 3 Commando B…

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March 7, 2024 45:53

3M ago45:53

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 329 - Tom Baldwin 49:42

2M ago49:42

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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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February 29, 2024 55:25

3M ago55:25

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 328. Bridget Phillipson 57:38

3M ago57:38

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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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February 22, 2024 47:10

3M ago47:10

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Show 327. Lee Anderson 59:44

3M ago59:44

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It's a brand new episode! Woohoo! And what a way to come back... Lee Anderson's rise has been meteoric. Just a few years ago he was a local Labour councillor and now he's one of the most recognisable stars of the Tory Party with his own TV show. He's led a fascinating life. A coal miner for 10 years, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 36. B…

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The Human Advantage Ep.19 - Turning vision into action - Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE 25:55

3M ago25:55

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In this episode we speak to Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE. Major Virdee commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps in 2015 as a pharmacist Professionally Qualified Reserve Officer. Following regimental duty with 256 Field Hospital, he re-roled as a Medical Support Officer and went into full-time Reserve service (FTRS). He has since worked in…

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Nicola Sturgeon - Replay 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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Four years ago Nicola Sturgeon was the indomitable leader of Scotland. So much has changed since. This interview was recorded at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival. The former First Minister reveals what really happened behind closed doors with Boris Johnson and discusses the economic case for independence. Plus a lot more! Follow @mattforde on Twitter fo…

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The Human Advantage Ep.18 - Being Courageous in Conversations - Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson 27:47

4M ago27:47

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In this episode we speak to Doctor and CAL Senior Research Fellow, Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson PhD, about what we can learn from her experience in the selection, training, and preparation of astronauts for space flight, and how some of those skills can be applied in a military context to her experience as a Troop commander with 135 Geographic S…

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February 8, 2024 59:14

4M ago59:14

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Episode 41 - The Sporting Edge: Building High Performing Teams - Jeremy Snape 48:45

4M ago48:45

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In this episode we speak to former England cricketer, coach and now performance psychologist, Jeremy Snape. Jeremy's cricketing and coaching success at the highest levels proceeded a career which has branched out into performance psychology in other sports and the business world to. He offers a captivating perspective on how leadership is about doi…

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February 1, 2024 56:06

4M ago56:06

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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The Independent Group - Replay 1:58:14

3M ago1:58:14

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In early 2019 an exciting new political force was taking shape... The Independent Group. Centre ground MPs from Labour and the Conservatives were fed up with the state of their parties and set up their own. A Political Party recording was hastily convened and Chukka Ummuna, Heidi Allen, Mike Gapes and Ann Coffey joined Matt to explain what on earth…

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January 25, 2024 40:04

4M ago40:04

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Ken Clarke - Replay 1:16:48

4M ago1:16:48

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Ken Clarke is a national political treasure and this interview from 2019 shows why. Wise, pragmatic and superb company, it’s the best way to enjoy his warm tones. Plus… a bit of personal news Buy tickets to Matt's tour Inside No. 10: https://www.mattforde.com/live Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news Email the show: politicalpartypodcas…

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The Human Advantage Ep.17 - Building trust through communication - Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda 25:46

4M ago25:46

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In this episode Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda of the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps. Lt Col Kagoda trained and qualified as an emergency nurse in the National Health Service, prior to commissioning in 2005 and has since worked at roles 1-4 across the medical support spectrum. She has delivered everything fro…

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January 18, 2024 45:56

5M ago45:56

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By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Episode 40 - Moral Terrain Coaching & Empathy - US Army Major Ben Ordiway & Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright 56:38

5M ago56:38

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In this episode, we speak to US Army Major Ben Ordiway and Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright, based at the United States Military Academy at Westpoint. We discuss their developing concepts of Moral Terrain Coaching and how to consider empathy towards our adversary to gain an operational advantage. Both concepts are fundamentally important when the stakes a…

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Johnny Mercer - Replay 1:12:05

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Johnny Mercer has a way of telling stories that just makes them hilarious. Recorded in 2019 before his elevation to government, he speaks passionately about his time in the army and of his love of the armed forces. It’s a passion that burns as brightly today. Buy tickets to Matt's tour Inside No. 10: https://www.mattforde.com/live Follow @mattforde…