Best Rachel chat about People (HR Podcasts (2024)

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The Russell Kane One 57:15

3+ y ago57:15

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This week we're joined by the hilarious writer and comedian Russell Kane. Expect chat about Ernest Hemingway, state schools, and how to take the piss of of lefties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Roman Kemp One 55:39

3+ y ago55:39

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Trigger warning: Suicide. In this episode topics like suicidal ideation and suicide are mentioned. Roman Kemp is a radio presenter and TV personality who recently made a BBC documentary about the suicide of his best friend Joe. In this episode we talk mental health, having a famous father, and what its spending Christmas with George Michael. Hosted…

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The Fiona Millar One 47:25

3+ y ago47:25

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This week Alastair and Grace are joined by the most important person in both of their lives. Fiona Millar is a journalist, political aide, and campaigner on education and gender issues. She is also Grace's mum and Alastair's partner. In this episode the family talk about Fiona's life, and love, and Skye, the dog, also features, loudly snoring throu…

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The Ayesha Hazarika 1:05:41

3+ y ago1:05:41

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In a week with news dominated by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah, we're joined by political commentator, comedian, and broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika to discuss the royals, racism in the UK, the Labour Party, and Ayesha and Alastair's time prepping Ed Miliband for the leadership debates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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The Anthony Scaramucci One 51:10

3+ y ago51:10

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Anthony Scaramucci is an American entrepreneur, and served as the White House Director of Communications under Donald Trump from July 21 to July 31 in 2017, later going onto campaign against President Trump's politics. This week, Grace and Alastair talk American politics, the media, Donald Trump, and what happens when the ego takes over. Hosted on …

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The David Lammy One 1:05:16

3+ y ago1:05:16

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This week Grace and Alastair are joined by the MP for Tottenham David Lammy. David is critical of Jose Mourinho and Boris Johnson, two leaders of things he cares about. He joins us from lockdown, where he is longing for a long walks in the English countryside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Kate Mosse One 1:11:06

3+ y ago1:11:06

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This week Grace and Alastair are joined by the wonderful novelist and broadcaster Kate Mosse. Kate is a novelist who has sold millions of books and is best known for her 2005 novel Labyrinth, which has been translated into more than 37 languages. Kate's a hoot, and in this episode the gang talk growing old, love, caring for family members, and how …

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The Jordan North One 1:07:53

3+ y ago1:07:53

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Back and better than... well no, the pandemic is still here and the lockdown is relentlessly carrying on, so we're not better than ever. But Football & Feminism is back, and in this episode we're joined by Jordan North, BBC1 DJ and presenter competing with Alastair for the most famous Burnley fan crown. In December Jordan went on I'm A Celebrity Ge…

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Lockdown #8 34:44

4y ago34:44

34:44

We're back with big news!!!! Books! Babies! No more depression! And swimming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7: Lockdown #7 38:02

4+ y ago38:02

38:02

We're back for another heavy week. This is an episode focussed on mental health, less politics, and we are still continuing the conversation around #blacklivesmatter. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Alastair Campbell & Grace Campbell

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6: Lockdown #6 39:27

4+ y ago39:27

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We took a week out last week to listen and learn and offer our platforms to the #blacklivesmatter movement. This week we're back and talking about BLM, the end of lockdown, and JK Rowling's comments about transgender people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Alastair Campbell & Grace Campbell

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5: Lockdown #5 The Durham Dom Special 35:37

4+ y ago35:37

35:37

We're back with an episode mainly talking about the Dominic Cummings saga which unravelled this weekend. Plus some football, and a bit of feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4: The Lockdown #4 36:30

4+ y ago36:30

36:30

#mentalhealthawarenessweek Alastair and Grace are back for another week. They discuss mental health, what life was like for Grace when they had protestors outside her house growing up, swimming and MORE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3: The Lockdown #3 36:48

4+ y ago36:48

36:48

Another week in lockdown and another week of no football and some feminism. This week we're discussing The Eddy, Kier Starmer (and his hair), football, and what we're grateful for. Enjoy. And apologies for the momentary sound issues, hopefully you can forgive us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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2: The Lockdown #2 40:22

4+ y ago40:22

40:22

Grace and Alastair are back with an incoherent but riveting conversation about Normal People, After Life, gratitude lists, Boris Johnson, why we shouldn't forgive him because he's had a baby AND you guessed it some Football & Feminism. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1: The Lockdown One #1 53:36

4+ y ago53:36

53:36

Grace and Alastair are back with their podcast, brought to you from isolation. They discuss Miss World, how they're coping without football and comedy, and Alastair's obsession with trees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Alastair Campbell & Grace Campbell

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10: The Brian Cox One 1:12:54

4+ y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

*BONUS EPISODE ALERT* The legendary, Golden Globe winning actor Brian Cox was in town and we had to get him on the podcast!! If you listen to this podcast, you'll know we obsessively discuss Cox's most recent hit show Succession all the time. Cox plays media mogul Logan Roy on the show & his catch phrase is 'Fuck Off' so he couldn't be bette than t…

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9: The Poorna Bell One 55:03

4+ y ago55:03

55:03

This is our season finale! Sorry for the very long Christmas hiatus! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened this season, we love you all! This week we have journalist, author, and incredible powerhouse Poorna Bell. Poorna's story is a unique one. Poorna's book Chasing The Rainbow was a game changer in talking about male suicide and depressi…

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8: The Joey Barton One Part 2 - Feminism 58:20

5y ago58:20

58:20

Here is part two of our interview with Joey Barton. In this episode Grace takes on Barton when it comes to women's football, Ched Evans, and feminism. This is our last episode before Christmas, thank you so much for listening to our podcast this year. Merry Christmas from Alastair and Grace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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7: The Joey Barton One Part 1 - Football 54:55

5y ago54:55

54:55

Our first footballer this season. And we know he is a controversial one. Joey Barton's career has seen him play at multiple clubs. From Manchester City, Newcastle, QPR, Marseille, Burnley & Rangers, and now he is manager of Fleetwood Town. But Barton's career has transcended football because Joey has been involved in one too many controversies. Our…

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6: The Jack Lowden One 49:53

5y ago49:53

49:53

Jack Lowden is an actor but more importantly he's our first guest on the podcast who is a die hard junior football fan!! Jack starred in Mary Queen Of Scots, Dunkirk, A Long Song, War & Peace and much more. In this podcast we discuss male feminists in the film industry, junior football matches, and Scottish independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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5: THE SHELLY-ANN FRASER-PRYCE ONE 58:36

5y ago58:36

58:36

We travelled to Kingston, Jamaica, to interview one of the greatest athletes of our times, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce!! Shelly-Ann has too many medals to count, and she's not done yet. In this episode we discuss her entry into athletics, her religion, football in Jamaica and the work she does on it, and why the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be her last…

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4: The Helle Thorning-Schmidt One 1:04:58

5y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a retired Danish politician who was the first woman to lead the Social Democrats from 2005 to 2015, and the first female Prime Minister of Denmark from from 2011 to 2015. Helle's career has been an interesting one. And even now she continues to influence in politics, feminism, and football! In this episode, we discuss Hell…

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3: The Julia Gillard One 54:20

5y ago54:20

54:20

In this episode we have our first ever Prime Minister on the podcast. Julia Gillard was the first woman to be Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party in Australia from 2010-2013. Julia was born in Barry, Wales and migrated to Australia as a child. In this podcast we discuss not getting married, Julia's famous speech on misogyny in politics, a…

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2: The Kay Burley One 52:03

5y ago52:03

52:03

Kay Burley is one of the longest standing news presenters of our times. Kay’s reporting career began aged 17 on the Wigan Evening Post & Chroncile. Since then Kay’s built a reputation as a tough, rigorous political journalist, and a face of Sky News. Kay has recently started presenting her own breakfast show, with her own name in it, and in the thr…

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5: Lockdown #5 The Durham Dom Special 35:37

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4: The Lockdown #4 36:30

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3: The Lockdown #3 36:48

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9: The Poorna Bell One 55:03

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8: The Joey Barton One Part 2 - Feminism 58:20

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7: The Joey Barton One Part 1 - Football 54:55

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6: The Jack Lowden One 49:53

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