Best Richard McLean Podcasts (2024)

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Jon Bon Jovi 43:08

17h ago43:08

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‘Forever’ is Bon Jovi’s 18th album. The one and only Jon Bon Jovi told Nihal Arthanayake about writing the new album, the secrets of a long and successful marriage, how he hopes to be able to sing live again after having surgery on his vocal chords two years ago, and being an unashamed optimist.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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A modern, digital loan for India with Kabeer Chaudhary (ClickMyLoan) 18:15

1d ago18:15

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"So as I as I always say, Brendan, India is now the coolest party in town and if you are late, you might not get in!" The story of Indian fintech is one of almost unimaginable speed and scale, and watching it from the front lines was Kabeer Chaudhary. So I sat down with him to talk about digitising loans and learning from banks and fintechs to deli…

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Lauren Draper and Robert Gott

1d ago

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Before mobiles there were letters and that’s how three friends from the past communicated. The letters were found and three friends from now want to solve the mystery of who they were and what happened to them. In solving the mystery they also learn about themselves in 'Return to Sender' by Lauren Draper.'Naked Ambition' is Robert Gott's hilarious …

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Michael Spicer 56:24

2d ago56:24

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Satirical comedian, Michael Spicer, known for going viral and gaining millions of views online thanks to his iconic satirical show, The Room next door, chats to Johnny I’Anson about his journey through comedy. He talks about the state of politics in the past few years to the issues of today.He talks about his constant quest for new and unique conte…

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Building a green credit score, with Daniel Mclean (4most) 23:35

8d ago23:35

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As an industry, we've been using scorecards as objective and comparable measures of credit risk for generations. We've used this experience to get more and more accurate in those models, but there are other uses, too, like maybe an objective and comparable measure of environmental risk... I'm sitting down with Daniel Mclean, Client Partner at 4most…

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Lia Hills and W H Chong

8d ago

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A child walks out of the Wimmera desert in Lia Hills' novel, The Desert Knows Her Name'. She is an enigma that others, all with their own agends, try to solve.'Portraits' by W. H. Chong is a collection of more than 300 drawings of artists, writers, musicians and thinkers.By Lia Hills with David McLean and W H Chong with Lisa Moule

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Closing the SME funding gap, recorded live at Money20/20 with Rob Straathof (Liberis) 24:05

16d ago24:05

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Last week I had the pleasure of hosting back-to-back live recordings of this podcast in the MoneyPot studio, a glass-walled thing of beauty on the Money20/20 show floor. The second of those was a data-backed dive into the world of frictionless and fair embedded business finance with Rob Straathod, CEO of Liberis - what I think could be one of the b…

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Real-time data for collections, recorded live at Money20/20 with James Hill (Flexys) 30:22

16d ago30:22

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Last week I had the pleasure of hosting back-to-back live recordings of this podcast in the MoneyPot studio, a glass-walled thing of beauty on the Money20/20 show floor. The first of those was an inspiring discussion about real-time data in collections with James Hill, CEO of Flexys Debt Management & Collections Software - what I think could be one…

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Radiothon with Clan Destine Press

15d ago

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Lindy Cameron, Hugh McGinlay, Narrelle Harris and Robert Gott talk all things crime while constantly being interrupted through the Radiothon Program.By Lindy Cameron, Hugh McGinlay, Narrelle Harris and Robert Gott talk with Jan Goldsmith, David McLean and Lisa Moule.

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Brady McLean of Go Fast Don't Die 1:09:07

21d ago1:09:07

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BRADY McLEAN: Running a motorcyclist-oriented business doesn’t necessarily have to be about business … or even motorcycles. It can be a philosophical pursuit dedicated to building a community, and Go Fast Don’t Die is a prime example. (Note: This episode includes some adult language and may not be suitable for younger listeners.) Chasing the Horizo…

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Michael Battaglia of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 1:00:03

21d ago1:00:03

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MICHAEL BATTAGLIA: Raising money for medical research isn’t always easy, but when you’re doing it for kids with cancer, it’s more a calling than a job. Luckily for the PBTF, bikers care—perhaps more than any other demographic. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get …

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Helen Brown and Jenny Ackland

22d ago

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The changes that happen from primary school to high school with friends, family and your own body can be difficult. Helen Brown has the love of ‘Mickey’ to help her and writes about this cat and these incidents with humour and understanding. Jenny Ackland explores a dystopian future in her latest novel, 'Hurdy Gurdy', where a troupe of female perfo…

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Jerry Bruckheimer 22:40

24d ago22:40

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‘If there’s something really good that entices you and you want to have the emotion of the people sitting around you, those are the reasons that cinema is going to be there for a long time’ Jerry Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer most known for producing action-packed and explosive blockbusters including the ‘Pirates of the Ca…

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Lessons from the Chinese model, with Richard Turrin (Author & Consultant) 38:19

30d ago38:19

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Five years ago, cash was involved in every fourth POS transaction in China. Today, it is involved in 1 in 14, and in two years, it is expected to be involved in just 1 in 33. The size and speed of that evaporation are undeniably impressive, but the most important lessons will be found by studying neither the size nor the speed at which those cash t…

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Michael Brissenden and Ruby Todd

29d ago

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There is murder and corruption in Michael Brissenden's 'Smoke' where loyalty and betrayal are exposed after a fire has ravaged a small community. The consequences of a once in a lifetime comet will reveal long held secrets, astronomy, romance and a thriller ending in Ruby Todd’s, ‘Bright Objects’.By Michael Brissenden with David McLean and Ruby Todd with Jan Goldsmith

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Funding growth in modern economies, with Ritwik Ghosh (Seedflex) 28:37

1M ago28:37

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Grab is by far the largest ride-hailing platform in Southeast Asia, the largest food delivery platform, one of the largest digital payment methods, and now, thanks in part to the work of my guest, Ritwik Ghosh, the largest embedded FinTech lending business. That's an impressive set of achievements, but Ritwick and his co-founder, Sauvik Datta, stil…

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Richard Broome and Bri Lee

1M ago

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Richard Broome tells the story of early European contact with its guns, diseases and ideas upon the First Nations people of Victoria in 'Aboriginal Victorians'.'The Work; by Bri Lee is a stunning debut novel about power, art and money.By Richard Broome with David McLean and Bri Lee with Lisa Moule

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Toby Kebbell 56:05

1M ago56:05

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Toby Kebbell on his breakthrough role in Shane Meadows’ Dead Man’s Shoes, and working with huge industry names like Woody Allen, Oliver Stone, M. Night Shyamalan, Guy Ritchie, Val Kilmer and Robert Redford to name but a fraction. “There’s no such thing as a bad student, only a bad teacher.” Toby also gets into all the skills he’s learned for roles …

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Fighting illegal money lending, with Catherine Wohlers (Stop Loan Sharks) 20:26

1M ago20:26

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Last time the research was done in England, 1.1 million people were borrowing from illegal lenders... and that was two years ago, before the cost of living crisis which has surely pushed that number higher, so we're looking at somewhere between 1 in 30 and 1 in 40 adults. Those borrowers are facing a combination of threats and extortionate rates, a…

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Fiona Lowe and Jo Peck

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'The Accident' by Fiona Lowe is a story of a devastating accident with a shocking web of lies. What happens when you are‘Suddenly Single at Sixty’? Jo Peck has written of her loss, anger and hurt along with her social experiment of on-line dating, in this often humorous memoir.By Fiona Lowe with Lisa Moule and Jo Peck with Jan Goldsmith

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Kiri Pritchard-McLean 29:38

2M ago29:38

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"An honour to be a part of these young people’s lives". Five-time Chortle-award winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to Nihal Arthanayake about her new show ‘Peacock’, which is based on how she and her partner became foster carers.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Richard Bacon 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Radio genius Richard Bacon is back on the 5 Live airwaves for the latest Headliners slot – so will there yet be a return of the Special Half Hour, 15 years on? A radio mastermind and no slouch in the TV department either, the pair also delve into Richard’s TV production credits both sides of the Atlantic, and discuss how his ADHD diagnosis and near…

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Rebel Wilson 38:52

2M ago38:52

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Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson shot to fame in Hollywood in Bridesmaids and the Pitch Perfect trilogy, where she played a character called "Fat Amy”. She has just released her autobiography, ‘Rebel Rising’, charting her course to fame. She also dives deep into her personal and private life, documenting her struggles with weight, roman…

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Funding families, with John Aronica (Gaia) 24:21

2M ago24:21

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"Roughly 15% of hopeful parents worldwide would be eligible for IVF - from a medical eligibility perspective - but today, only about 2% are able to access that care." It's all well and good financing cars or boats or sneakers, but sometimes we get a chance to finance something a little more important, like a house or, in this case, a family to fill…

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Garry Disher and Lisa Ireland

2M ago

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Garry Disher's latest novel, 'Sanctuary', reveals a world of scams, crime, corruption and characters seeking solace while, all the while, looking over their shoulders lest they are made accountable for their misdeeds.They met in 1958 in Holywood when producers controlled every aspect of an actor's life . Three of the four friends continued to meet …

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Cross-border lending in the EU, with Kaido Saar (MiFundo) 21:28

2M ago21:28

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I was going to use a quote from Drachen here, because I remembered being quite proud of how I described Tallinn in there, but it turns out I remembered... generously So let's just say that Estonia is a fantastic place to visit this summer. But don't stop there, explore the other Baltic States while you're at it, maybe make a road trip of it and che…

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Andrea Barton and Louise Milligan

2M ago

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Organised crime and ballroom dancing go hand in hand in Andrea Barton's novel, 'The Godfather of Dance'. Both are cutthroat industries.‘Pheasants Nest’ is a crime novel of rape and abduction. As well as action and suspense, Louise Milligan has created characters which give this book a realistic heart.…

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Patrice Evra 47:05

2M ago47:05

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'I'm not a victim, I call myself a survivor' Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, discusses how he was sexually abused aged 13, and why he's now working with the UN and WHO to ensure other children grow up in a world free of violence and abuse. He also reflects on his time at Manchester United, his early life growing up as one of 24 sib…

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Sir Salman Rushdie 40:22

2M ago40:22

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“When I arrived at the hospital they thought it might already be too late” The Booker Prize-winning author, Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Nihal. He is one of most famous and most celebrated authors of our time. And in August 2022 he was stabbed on stage in New York. Sir Salman said he is using his new book, ‘Knife’, as a way of fighting back against…

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Helen Lederer 54:38

2M ago54:38

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Comedian Helen Lederer on evolving attitudes toward neurodiversity, how alternative comedy has developed since the 1980s, and how her definition of happiness changes with age. Helen and Gordon also get into social media and entertainers' relationships with reviews, working with great comedians like Harry Enfield, and why her candid new memoir Not T…

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Jason Byrne 56:44

2M ago56:44

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Comedian Jason Byrne on varying degrees of honesty from family and different audiences, the list of eccentricities he’s noticed of his Scottish and Irish fans he’s met from world tours, his new show for Edinburgh Festival, and how his late father’s wisdom has helped shape an award-winning one-man play. The pair also get into Jason trying to connect…

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Understanding customers. Getting them into houses. with Chris Schutrups (The Mortgage Hut) 32:19

2M ago32:19

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"It started by just going out and networking, listening to people, asking them what worked, what didn't work, you know, ringing up estate agents saying, look, I'd love to do your mortgages and walking up and down the high street with my briefcase." As much as I love featuring VC-funded, AI-powered, alternative data-consuming startups on this show, …

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Miranda Darling and Sisters in Crime

2M ago

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The woman, mother, wife in Miranda Darling’s book is so much more, but will she spiral with subservient silence into her relationship or will her anger compound into a climatic burst and the title of this book is ‘Thunderhead‘.Carmel Shute tells us what’s happening with ‘Sisters in Crime’.By Miranda Darling and Sisters in Crime with Jan Goldsmith

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Ade Adepitan 55:29

2M ago55:29

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Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan (now an honorary Scotsman according to Gordon!) reflects on his life and career. Particularly on his surreal experience of visiting an all-white South-African community of Orania for a documentary, and the life-affirming, outlook-changing feat of spending nearly seven hours crawling to the peak of live volc…

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Danny Mays 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Actor Danny Mays on working with Michael Douglas on new period drama Franklin and the process of auditioning for and being offered the part of Ed Bancroft. Danny talks through all the different wigs wardrobe had him try on, “One of which I thought I looked like my nan, Molly!”, and living in Paris during filming. The pair also get into being bother…

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Zero interest Zero fees Zero new credit, with Alex Forsyth-Thompson (Float) 28:37

2M ago28:37

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“Buy now and pay in up to 24 monthly instalments using your existing credit card. Zero interest. Zero fees. Zero new credit.” With copy that good, you might not actually need to listen to this week’s episode 😉 But please do, it’s a really good one as we hear first hand from one of South Africa’s most exciting new fintech founders. Float is all abo…

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Lisa Medved and Lauren Chater

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An ancient map links two women from the studio of Ruebens in the 1620’s to Antwerp today, Lisa Medved’s historical research and clever cryptic clues have you guessing in ‘The Engraver’s Secret’.Lauren Chater takes us back to Restoration England where theatre and art gave women greater agency in 'The Beauties' and where a commoner married a soon to …

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Anthony Horowitz 45:19

2M ago45:19

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“What does being in the establishment actually mean?” He’s the best-selling author and screenwriter famous for his Alex Rider series. ‘Close to Death’ is the fifth instalment of Anthony Horowitz’s ‘Hawthorne and Horowitz’ series, in which he appears as a character. He told Nihal Arthanayake all about it, whether or not he thinks he’s in the “establ…

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Adele Roberts 38:19

3M ago38:19

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“In that second my life changed”. Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts was in the best shape of her life when she found out she had bowel cancer in October 2021. Suddenly she was plunged into the world of cancer treatment, including having a stoma. Less than two years later Adele crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in her best ever time, als…

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Lending: it's a risky business, with Carolyn Rohm 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Always curious, always outspoken, Carolyn Rohm has a deep passion for helping analysts and analytical teams to engage with the wider business and stakeholders to deliver solutions that provide real value and bottom-line benefits. In today’s episode, we talk about her career in credit risk, about the different nuances of credit risk analytics in hig…

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Lili Wilkinson and Paul Morgan

3M ago

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Magic, humour, horror and even romance are ‘mettled’ together in Lili Wilkinson’s latest tale of not so damsel in distress and a secret society, featuring sinister Toadmen, in ‘Deep is the Fen’.‘The Winter Palace’ by Paul Morgan is a sumptuous novel of war, survival and love.By Lili Wilkinson with Jan Goldsmith and Paul Morgan with Lisa Moule

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Joe Wicks 38:51

3M ago38:51

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"The food I was eating was linked to my behaviour". He kept us fit during lockdown with his PE with Joe sessions on YouTube. Now Joe Wicks has a new book out. He told Nihal Arthanayake all about it.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Gillian Anderson 28:49

3M ago28:49

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I’m used to doing scary things”. Film and stage actor Gillian Anderson - best known for her roles in The X Files, Sex Education and The Crown – speaks to Nihal Arthanayake about her latest role is as Emily Maitlis in the Netflix film ‘Scoop’ - a dramatisation of the BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew.…

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Automating complex data-driven decisions, with Martin Chudoba (Taran) 24:25

3M ago24:25

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The global covid pandemic shut down a lot of things, but new vehicle supply chains were among the hardest hit. A knock-on effect of that was that Taran, an advanced analytics and AI consultancy saw their hot lead for a new contract evaporate. But sometimes setbacks are really opportunities in disguise, and as Taran's leadership team adjusted to put…

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Amanda Hampson and Ouyang Yu

3M ago

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‘The Cryptic Clue’ is a crime novel which puts capable older women in the spotlight and brings laughs about attitudes and happenings from the not so distant past. This is another Tea Ladies mystery written by Amanda Hampson.Ouyang Yu explores the dissonance between cultures which can lead to both comic outcomes and even a sense of loss in his colle…

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Alan Stulberg of Revival Cycles/Handbuilt MC Show 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

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ALAN STULBERG: Making the transition from full-time builder to part-time event planner is tough, but the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is worth the effort, whether it’s happening in Austin, Los Angeles or Milan. (This episode contains some coarse language.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcy…

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Matt Smith 39:38

3M ago39:38

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He’s best known for playing Doctor Who, a young Prince Phillip in The Crown, and Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Now Matt Smith is starring in a new production of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. And has he ever thought about teaming up with some of his celeb friends to buy Blackburn Rovers, a club he has loved since his was a lad?…

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