Best Masked Singer Podcasts (2025)

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Dream Team (1997-2007) The Pilot - Part 1 31:44

1h ago31:44

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So… the Dream Team watchalong odyssey begins!We start with the first ever episode of the cult show as Harchester United take on Chelsea in the third round of the Coca-Cola Cup. Big Ron Atkinson is at the helm for The Dragons, the match against Chelsea has been moved to 5pm on police advice and youth team captain Dean Hocknell is shagging in the boa…

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Brand Envy 30:08

33m ago30:08

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This week, we take a look at four brands that have found a way to survive for decades. One company has been entertaining crowds with wax for 200 years. One restaurant has been topping their ice cream cones with a unique swirl for over 80 years. Another company teamed up with a certain debonaire spy 60 years ago. And a fourth brand has made a fortun…

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Kevin Davies - Part 2 39:14

2h ago39:14

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In this episode, we’re joined by former Southampton, Blackburn, and Bolton striker Kevin Davies. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Kevin reflects on his early days at Chesterfield, that unforgettable FA Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough, and what it was like sharing a dressing room …

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Kevin Davies - Part 1 36:20

31m ago36:20

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In this episode, we’re joined by former Southampton, Blackburn, and Bolton striker Kevin Davies.Kevin reflects on his early days at Chesterfield, that unforgettable FA Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough, and what it was like sharing a dressing room with Sean Dyche.He opens up about his breakthrough season in the Premier League with Southampton, a…

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The Phrase That Pays: Marketing Contests 27:16

27m ago27:16

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Marketing contests can be tricky business. On one hand, contests can be designed to help companies achieve certain business goals. On the other hand, companies can lose control over them pretty quickly. This week, we look at some of the most interesting – and hilarious – marketing contests. Including one about a city that held a contest to name a n…

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Big Ron Manager: Episode Two with Ivo Graham - Part 2 38:36

13d ago38:36

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We’re back for the second instalment of Big Ron Manager! Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Tensions continue to rise at Peterborough United as manager Steve Bleasdale attempts to keep the club’s promotion push on track. Key defender Mark Arber has got the shits, striker James Quinn nee…

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Big Ron Manager: Episode Two with Ivo Graham - Part 1 34:17

15d ago34:17

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We’re back for the second instalment of Big Ron Manager! Tensions continue to rise at Peterborough United as manager Steve Bleasdale attempts to keep the club’s promotion push on track. Key defender Mark Arber has got the shits, striker James Quinn needs eye drops for conjunctivitis and owner Barry Fry keeps splashing cash on lavish buffets. Can Bl…

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Billboards Are Always In Bloom 27:33

14d ago27:33

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From our Season 12 Archives, Billboards are one of the biggest creative challenges in the marketing world. They need to be seven words or less. They need to contain an idea. And they need to communicate quickly as people speed by. This week on Under The Influence, we look at the most creative billboards from around the world. We’ll talk about a car…

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Ep. 12 - Chip's Angels, or, Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal 1:29:42

7d ago1:29:42

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Send us a text We watched the 2008 A&E show Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal wherein Chip Coffee (gay medium) and Dr. Lisa Miller (mommy) try to create their very own X-Men using kids with ADHD with troubled relationships with their parents. We explore the show's themes of isolation, fear, and reality TV exploitation. We discuss our own sho…

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James McFadden - Part 2 44:43

16d ago44:43

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In this episode, we’re joined by former Motherwell, Everton, Birmingham, and Scotland forward James McFadden. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! James shares stories from his early days - growing up with Glasgow’s most famous chippy as the family business and making his professional deb…

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James McFadden - Part 1 45:04

18d ago45:04

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In this episode, we’re joined by former Motherwell, Everton, Birmingham, and Scotland forward James McFadden. James shares stories from his early days - growing up with Glasgow’s most famous chippy as the family business and making his professional debut only after shovelling snow off the pitch. He recalls missing his flight home after his Scotland…

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Bookmarks 28:51

13d ago28:51

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Another favourite from our Season 12 Archives. This week it’s our annual Bookmarks episode. I read a lot of books to research Under The Influence. But every season, there isn’t enough room to include all the great stories I find. So this episode is dedicated to those stories that didn’t fit into our regular episodes. But are so good, they are worth…

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Back to the Floor: Into the Lions' Den - Millwall FC (2000) with Henry Paker - Part 2 37:09

27d ago37:09

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In this episode, we're joined by comedian Henry Paker - one third of the brilliant Three Bean Salad podcast - as we revisit Back to the Floor: Into the Lions' Den - Millwall FC (2000), where club owner Theo Paphitis tries to shake things up behind the scenes. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and …

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Ep. 11 - Club Chalamet's Slurpee Saga + Edmonton Election Special 1:43:30

24d ago1:43:30

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Send us a text Who would you be the Club Chalamet of? Are you watching Christine starring Rebecca Hall on Porter Airlines? Were you a child guiding an older woman through seeing her value during a divorce in 2006? We were there. We've done that. In many sense Club Chalamet did that too. don't let me post alone. the poet must not avert his eyes. An …

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Back to the Floor: Into the Lions' Den - Millwall FC (2000) with Henry Paker - Part 1 37:03

29d ago37:03

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In this episode, we're joined by comedian Henry Paker - one third of the brilliant Three Bean Salad podcast - as we revisit Back to the Floor: Into the Lions' Den - Millwall FC (2000), where club owner Theo Paphitis tries to shake things up behind the scenes. Food takes centre stage in this documentary - can Theo survive dodgy pies, a toast-related…

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Hitting The Road With Marketing Mobiles 29:10

19d ago29:10

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From our Season 12 Archives... another favourite. You’ve probably seen those Red Bull Mini Coopers driving around town with the giant Red Bull can on their roofs. This week on Under The Influence, we look at the wild and wacky world of marketing mobiles. They’ve actually been around for over 100 years. We’ll crack open the story behind the Planters…

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James Beattie - Part 2 45:04

23d ago45:04

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For this episode, we are joined by former England, Southampton and Everton striker James Beattie. Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! James talks about being an elite swimmer as a youngster and trading that in to scoop up dog shit at the Blackburn Rovers training ground. He also chats ab…

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James Beattie - Part 1 43:08

1M ago43:08

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For this episode, we are joined by former England, Southampton and Everton striker James Beattie. James talks about being an elite swimmer as a youngster and trading that in to scoop up dog shit at the Blackburn Rovers training ground. He also chats about playing alongside Matt Le Tissier at Southampton, his theory for not being picked for Euro 200…

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Johnny Wants The Jet: The Loopy World of Loop Holes 27:40

1M ago27:40

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There are some very interesting loopholes in the world of marketing. Because businesses are always looking for an upper hand in a competitive category, loopholes can offer legal advantages. A loophole can help a company overcome barriers in the marketplace. Sometimes, the way a product is marketed can give customers a loophole they can take advanta…

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England in the 00’s with Matt Forde (2002-2004) - Part 2 39:12

30d ago39:12

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By Let's Be Having You: The 00s Football Podcast

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England in the 00’s with Matt Forde (2002-2004) - Part 1 41:07

1M ago41:07

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We’re back with series three of Let’s Be Having You - and we are joined by Matt Forde, to continue our journey with England through the 00’s. We pick up in 2002 following England’s exit from the World Cup at the quarter-final stage, and see the emergence of a generational talent - remember the name - Wayne Rooney! Was David Beckham actually shit at…

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Touch The Pickle: Marketing Gender Equality 27:43

1M ago27:43

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If you searched the question: “What player has won the most Wimbledon singles titles,” Google will tell you it’s Roger Federer with 8 wins. But that’s incorrect. Martina Navratilova has 9. This week, we look at remarkable ideas that promote gender equality. Including an idea called Correct the Internet.com And one that challenged menstruation taboo…

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Nashville Songwriter Gary Burr Pens A Novel About A Fictional Beatles Reunion 52:14

1M ago52:14

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The Beatlology Interviews (Season 2, Episode 1) What if John Lennon had never died in 1980. What if George Harrison was still with us? What would it have taken to convince the Beatles to give one more major concert? In “Reunion: A Rock ’N Roll Fairy Tale” author Gary Burr tackles all those questions in a very entertaining novel. By the way, Gary ha…

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Allure of Bad-Ass Advertising: Anti Heroes 28:23

1M ago28:23

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20th century movies and TV shows were dominated by the traditional “hero.” With high morals and an ethical code of honour. The 21st century has a different take. Today, we cheer the anti-hero. Like the Sopranos, Dexter and Breaking Bad. Anti-heroes are liberated from that line in the sand that holds the rest of us back. They do things we are afraid…

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Tools for the Family Jewels: Gender Bending Brands 27:29

2M ago27:29

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From our Season 12 Archives... This week, we look at companies that have spent decades advertising to only one gender - then suddenly decide to approach the opposite sex. L’Oreal is now marketing makeup to men. Scotch distillers are now targeting women. And lingerie companies are now designing intimates for men. It’s a brand new, gender-bending wor…

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Hard Days & Golden Knights: The World of Brand Twins 28:07

2M ago28:07

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From our Season 12 Archives. Even though brand names are often protected by trademarks and copyrights, it’s remarkable how many times companies end up with the same names. And they either get along – or they sue each other into oblivion. This week, we look at “Brand Twins.” We’ll talk about when Guns N’ Roses sued Guns and Rosé. We’ll explain why t…

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You Can Check In, But You Can't Check Out: Branded Hotel Rooms 27:58

2M ago27:58

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we talk about hotel marketing. Specifically, how some hotels attract guests by advertising specific rooms. Some of those rooms are decorated like TV shows, some are inspired by movies, and some hotels advertise the fact something famous – or infamous - happened in their rooms. Hosted on…

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Dish Night at the Movies: Marketing Motion Pictures 27:27

2M ago27:27

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites This week, we’re talking about the creative ways Hollywood markets films. We’ll talk about how a low-budget horror movie got a ton of press just by asking people to smile. And we’ll examine the marketing of Top Gun: Maverick – the Tom Cruise sequel that Steven Spielberg says single-handedly saved t…

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The Very First Episode of "Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe" Podcast 43:17

2M ago43:17

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People often tell me they love the storytelling in Under the Influence. One of my favourite storytellers of all time is the late, great Stuart McLean. Which is why it’s been such a joy for our network to partner with Stuart’s long-time producer Jess Milton and the Vinyl Cafe team to bring you the podcast “Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe.” Today we are …

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Ep. 10 - Level 5 C*ntquake 1:30:55

3M ago1:30:55

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Send us a text We discuss Edmonton's festival summer, the ever-changing moviegoing experience, and the legacy of Canadian entertainers. Did you find a new love at Folk Fest? Did you giggle at Kill Tony's American-style kkkhumour? Did you watch The Hunting Wives and/or Weapons and need some very smart and actually surprisingly talented and funny peo…

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When You've Got It, Flaunt It: The George Lois Story 27:38

3M ago27:38

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. In this episode, we talk about one of the legends of the advertising business – George Lois. Out-spoken and fearless, he launched Xerox, helped elect Robert F. Kennedy, designed famous Esquire magazine covers and even once climbed out onto a window ledge to convince a client to buy an idea. Hosted…

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Gold, Silver & Spinach: TV Shows As Marketing 30:11

3M ago30:11

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From our Season 12 Archives.... one of our favourites. With multiple ways to skip commercials at our fingertips, advertisers have found a new way to reach the public. They’re jumping out of commercial breaks and into the storylines of television shows. This week, we look at a list of popular TV shows that aren’t just entertainment. They’re big mark…

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History of the Goalie Mask 33:43

3M ago33:43

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We thought you might enjoy an episode from our sister podcast, “We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast” - this week it’s the history of the goalie mask. Coaches didn’t want them, managers rejected them, the NHL didn’t want them - but one goalie did. The rest is history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Long Overdue: The Creative Boom of Library Marketing 27:18

3M ago27:18

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From our Season 11 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we look at the ways libraries market themselves. If you think libraries are quiet, you’ve got another thing coming. We’ll talk about a library video series that played like a TV cop show - and - we’ll look at library wars - when libraries battle each other on social media. Hosted on Aca…

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Fish Where The Fish Are: Surprising Help Wanted Ads 26:44

4M ago26:44

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we take a look at the most creative “help wanted” ads in the world. We’ll talk about how IKEA recruited new workers without needing to buy an ad. How VW found new mechanics by posting ads in the most unusual place. And the amazing ways the intelligence community recruits spies and code …

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Ep. 9 - Meet The Trudeaus 1:25:13

4M ago1:25:13

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Send us a text Hey it's just a lifestyle experience :) We got a club tour at a local lifestyle club comedy night. We talk about ordering Skip The Dishes at the sex club, how Sophie opened for world famous comedian Robby Hoffman at the Grindstone Comedy Festival, and we check-in with craftingeinstein after his sentencing. For our main topic we discu…

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Singer Dion DiMucci 45:51

4M ago45:51

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Now that we’ve moved the Beatlology Interviews to its own feed, you might not be caught up. Thought you might like to hear one of my favourite episodes - singer Dion DiMucci is one of only five people still alive who are on the cover of Sgt. Pepper. Dion was also supposed to be on the plane with Buddy Holly that fateful night - and he tells us that…

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The Willy Wonka Secret: Candy Bar Advertising 27:17

4M ago27:17

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we look at candy bar advertising. Millions are spent marketing candy bars every year. We'll talk about how the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was owned by a candy company. And we'll reveal whether it really was Phil Collins inside that gorilla costume in that famous Cadbury…

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Selling Love: The Business of Online Dating 28:42

4M ago28:42

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From our Season 11 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we explore how dating agencies Sell Love. We’ll talk about the very first dating service in history, we’ll explore one app that is more about lust than love and we’ll talk about how heartthrob Reynolds created one of the best dating commercials of the last 10 years. -------- Get an excl…

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Ep. 8 - The Ballad of Craftingeinstein 1:29:13

5M ago1:29:13

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Send us a text The horses of the Inverness Raceway - Craftingeinstein's secret fate REVEALED - Jagmeet/Drake beef - Morinville Rant and Rave weighs in on pride month - cheating and neurodivergence Find out more about the Grindstone Comedy Festival

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Ask Terry 2025 27:51

5M ago27:51

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This week, it’s our annual Ask Terry episode. As we do every year, we open the show to questions from our listeners. This week, we’ll answer a question about the longest-lasting slogans in history, we’ll explore why there is so much dancing going on in commercials these days, and we’ll play a fun game where you have to guess the celebrity voice. Ho…

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LBHY at Soccer Aid: Joe Hart 25:06

5M ago25:06

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In this special episode, Let’s Be Having You is live from Soccer Aid with a very special guest - former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart. Joe reflects on his early days at Shrewsbury Town, sharing what it was like to grow up as a promising young goalkeeper, which included trips to the local Liquid nightclub! He also opens up about hi…

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Gone in 60 Seconds: Crazy Automobile Stunt Commercials 27:23

5M ago27:23

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Dramatic car stunts are not just the stuff of movies. They’re also the stuff of car commercials. We’ll talk about one ad where skydivers risked their lives spelling out the word “Honda” in the sky, a commercial where a car speeds on the roof of a skyscraper, and a story about a car that was dropped from an airplane - and the parachute didn’t work. …

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LBHY at Soccer Aid: Jack Wilshere 27:18

5M ago27:18

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In this special episode, Let’s Be Having You is live from Soccer Aid with a very special guest - former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. Jack opens up about his early football journey, from idolising Paolo Di Canio and David Beckham as a youngster, to being scouted by a referee and signing with Arsenal at just nine years old - for a mere £1,500! H…

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Let’s Be Having You Quiz - Part 2 31:46

5M ago31:46

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It’s time for the Let’s Be Having You End of Series Quiz! Part 1 of the podcast came out on Monday, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! There are a few familiar favourites and some new additions as Chris and Alex are put to the test – but who will come out on top? Will Alex continue the streak and go 2-0? We'll see you soon for …

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Let’s Be Having You Quiz - Part 1 35:58

5M ago35:58

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It’s time for the Let’s Be Having You End of Series Quiz! There are a few familiar favourites and some new additions as Chris and Alex are put to the test – but who will come out on top? Will Alex continue the streak and go 2-0? We'll see you soon for the next series, but in the meantime, if you want a regular fix of Let’s Be Having You head over t…

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Yes I Can: Marketing to People with Disabilities 28:13

5M ago28:13

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This week, we explore how advertisers market to people with disabilities. Disabled people are usually ignored in advertising campaigns. Yet people with disabilities control half a trillion dollars in spending money. We’ll look at four powerful campaigns that not only feature people with disabilities, but these commercials are disrupting the public’…

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Karl Fletcher AKA Terry Kiely - Part 2 53:07

6M ago53:07

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For this episode, we are joined by simply one of the biggest football cult heroes of the 00’s (… and whisper it very quietly, he’s not even a footballer)… Harchester United legend Karl Fletcher AKA Terry Kiely! Part 1 of the podcast came out last week, so if you missed it... make sure to go back and listen! Terry takes us deep inside The Dragons’ L…

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Brand Envy (2025) 26:54

6M ago26:54

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This week, it’s our annual Brand Envy episode. We look at four brands that I admire. One is a cosmetics empire started by a woman in an era when women couldn’t even vote. One is a band I have a soft spot for. Another is a family-owned business that has lasted 88 years. The fourth is a TV show that broke records. And they all have one thing in commo…

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Ep. 7 - Donald Duck, I love your work 1:26:16

6M ago1:26:16

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Send us a text Mice Chat, Disneybounding, Paging Mr. Morrow, Dear and Darling, Epic Universe, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. These are concepts we all feel passionately about. We cover all things Disney adult + Theme park vloggers. Plus an update on craftingeinstein and some new characters emerge in the #1 online worldwide hospital. See Sophie pe…

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