Best Richard Pascoe Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Andrew Walter, Examining The 2024 UK Election Campaign 34:22

2h ago34:22

34:22

Professor Andrew Walter from the University of Melbourne updates us about the UK election campaign, which is in its third week. With voting to be held on July 4th, will the UK population show up and vote according to what the polls presently indicate, which is a landslide victory to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party? Or will there be an increase in t…

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Out Of Office with Jules Robinson 51:38

17h ago51:38

51:38

First comes love, then comes marriage, next comes a bizarre sex dream about a famous chef... Is that how the old saying goes? Today's guest is the delightful Jules Robinson, who shares why it was "vibe at first sight" with on-screen and off-screen husband Cam Merchant, how she's empowering women around the world, crazy dreams and missing four deadl…

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Interview with Richard Denniss, Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It 36:04

1d ago36:04

36:04

Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/To listen back to Amy's…

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Interview with Ceridwen Dovey, Only The Astronauts 56:39

1d ago56:39

56:39

Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voya…

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S16 Ep 36: Claire Richards 53:46

1d ago53:46

53:46

5,6,7,8 - it’s Claire Richards! Star of the iconic group Steps, this week Claire joined us for brunch at mine. Despite deafening us all when I had a slight kitchen mishap and set fire to the bacon, we had a lovely time with Claire! We learned about how she started her career by entering karaoke competitions, her first job working for Burger King, h…

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Richard Denniss Talks Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It 36:04

2d ago36:04

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Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, joins Amy as he talks all about inequality in Australia – the topic of his current national speaking tour. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/ To listen back to Amy's past inter…

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Ceridwen Dovey Brings Real Space Objects To Life In 'Only The Astronauts' 56:39

2d ago56:39

56:39

Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voya…

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Interview with Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra 1:09:37

4d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, …

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Interview with Johann Hari, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? 54:34

4d ago54:34

54:34

British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear…

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Out Of Office with Richard Wilkins 53:44

8d ago53:44

53:44

He's the man who interviews star-studded celebrities, but today, the tables were turned... In today's episode, Richard Wilkins reveals an early love for British music, sending poems to girls he liked in school, the time his manager changed his name without him knowing and the phone call he got from Michael Jackson... To hear more from Richard, chec…

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S16 Ep 35: Nisha Katona 54:58

8d ago54:58

54:58

It’s a foodie treat for you all this week as we have the most incredible chef, restauranteur and entrepreneur Nisha Katona joining us for lunch after travelling down from Birkenhead especially for an excellent meal made by mum. Nisha joins our ever growing list of guests from mum’s favourite programme, Great British Menu, and this episode really is…

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Richard Paul Watson 1:04:24

13d ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Richard Paul Watson talks to Shane about his efforts growing and breeding a wide range of vegetable crops in windy New Zealand, and his successes in building a network of seed growers to create a collective seed sales organisation, the Sentinels Group. Check out more of Richard's work at https://www.sentinelsgroup.co.nz…

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Out Of Office with Shaynna Blaze 54:32

14d ago54:32

54:32

If you haven't heard of today's guest... have you been living under a rock?! In today's episode, Shaynna Blaze shares how a blooper led to her success on Selling Houses, her favourite renovation project to date, the reality of filming The Block and why she's making a return to music 20 years after releasing her first single. See omnystudio.com/list…

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S16 Ep 34: Rita Ora 47:28

16d ago47:28

47:28

Ask & you shall receive… we’re serving you up a glorious ep this week with Rita Ora! A few days before we both took to the stage at Mighty Hoopla festival on the weekend, we sat down with Rita for a long overdue breakfast catch up. We learned that Rita splits her time between New Zealand and the UK, all about her favourite Kosovan food, the story o…

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How unimaginable heartbreak led to a pursuit of human rights... 54:03

24d ago54:03

54:03

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with heavy topics, include war and depression. In today's episode, Sherine Tadros reflects on her time working as a foreign correspondent in the Gaza strip during the 2008-2009 war and how this incredibly tough journey led to a love of activism. It wasn't just heartbreaking conflict which changed Sherine's career…

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William DeMille talks to Joseph and Holly 59:37

23d ago59:37

59:37

Farmer and educator William DeMille talks to Joseph and Holly about permaculture, biodynamics, silvopasture, holistic management and georgics and how they apply to his farm in northern Nevada. Check out more of Williams work below https://www.thegeorgicrevolution.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Free-Eating-William-John-DeMille/dp/B0BW2Y4GLZ https…

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S16 Ep 33: Leigh-Anne Pinnock 47:19

23d ago47:19

47:19

Pop superstar Leigh-Anne Pinnock joins us for lunch this week to talk all about her brand new solo music. The Little Mix member, turned actress, turned mum of 2, has embarked on a brand new chapter of her career and we couldn’t wait to hear all her fabulous stories. Over mum’s home made chicken shawarma and a strawberries & cream cake, Leigh-Anne r…

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Out Of Office with Tammin Sursok 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

The best podcasts guests are those who bring the unexpected to the table... and man, didn't we score with Tammin Sursok. In this episode, Tammin shares her struggles growing up in the public eye at just 14-years-old, whilst battling eating disorders and bullying. She reveals the best (and worst) parts of parenting, why she's "a self confessed worka…

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S16 Ep 32: Jordan Stephens 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

On this week's episode, we are joined by the delightful Jordan Stephens for a special live episode at The British Library as part of their 'Food Season’. This is Jordan’s first interview for his upcoming memoir, 'Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’ and it was a special evening. Mum & I served up some snacky bits and settled in with the gorgeous au…

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PR to Pilates with Kate Pascoe 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

There are plenty of reasons you might quit your day job... But what if the choice was no longer yours? What if a debilitating illness meant saying goodbye to a job you love? On today's episode, Kate Pascoe talks about her journey from the exciting world of PR to the freedom she found in Pilates. From late nights and parties, to chronic pain every s…

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S16 Ep 31: Rob Rinder and Rylan 1:04:19

1M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Fresh from Italy and their Grand Tour, we have Rob Rinder & Rylan round for a truly wild & fabulous dinner party. Rob had requested mum’s home made chopped herring and we also served up chicken soup, slow cooked lamb and a coffee ice cream cake for pud. Over an evening of barely any finished sentences, we learned that Rob is a walking pharmacy, we …

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Austin Vaughn 42:04

1M ago42:04

42:04

Shane chats to Austin Vaughn about his experiments developing landrace carrots and a range of other crops in his difficult Texas clay. Check out more of Austin's work at the Going to Seed discourse forum https://goingtoseed.discourse.group

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Out Of Office with Peter Sterling 1:12:55

1M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Most people struggle to find one, soul-fulfilling career... unless you’re today's Out Of Office guest. In this episode, Peter Sterling talks about being scouted by Parramatta as a young man, the nerves of his first-grade footy match, why Jack Gibson will forever be a cherished mentor and those hilarious (yet cringey) Footy Show moments. Beyond his …

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S16 Ep 30: Ben Platt 44:28

1M ago44:28

44:28

We’ve got Broadway & Hollywood superstar Ben Platt joining us this week for lunch. We met Ben at one of our very favourite restaurants, Greekman’s, for the very best Greek food in LA! The wonderful Jonah and his team cooked up a delicious lunch while Ben told us some about his musical themed bar mitzvah (of course), the story of his engagement, the…

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Greg Jericho Previews The Federal Budget; Johann Hari Asks Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? Saving The Slender Tree-Fern 2:02:15

1M ago2:02:15

2:02:15

With pressure on the government (again) to raise the rate of JobSeeker, will they finally prioritise the welfare of those on the lowest incomes in the country? Greg Jericho, Guardian columnist and Chief Economist for The Australia Institute previews the upcoming Federal Budget with Amy, which is to be delivered on Tuesday 14th May. Greg tells us wh…

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Johann Hari Asks, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? 54:34

1M ago54:34

54:34

British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear…

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From cop to catfish hunter with Kylee Dennis 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

If it's too good to be true, it probably is... And when it comes to romance scams, Kylee Dennis is taking a tough-love approach to catch criminals. In today's episode, Kylee reveals her most confronting moments as a police officer, the devastating conversation which sparked her career change and why she built Two Face Investigations. See omnystudio…

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S16 Ep 29: Minnie Driver 56:48

2M ago56:48

56:48

This week we have award winning actress and podcaster Minnie Driver with us for brunch. British born Minnie has lived in Malibu, California for many years, so we swapped all of our tips of the best places to visit after our adventures last week. We found out all about the caravan park Minnie lives in, her love of surfing and being in nature, her st…

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Black Duck – A Year At Yumburra With Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, …

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Samuel Hunter on life as a male escort 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

This episode deals with explicit topics. We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy? Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from. Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male…

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S16 Ep 28: Jessie and Lennie do Malibu 34:17

2M ago34:17

34:17

We’re doing something a little bit different this week, mum & I are in Malibu, California, and we’re bringing you along on some eating and drinking! We went to Broad Street Oyster to try their ‘world famous’ lobster rolls, caviar and fish tacos, we stopped by Diane Kron’s Chocolate shop to sample what is known as the ‘Rolls Royce of chocolates’ (Ja…

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Out Of Office with John Aiken 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken. In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched. He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (f…

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S16 Ep 27: Sara Pascoe 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

We’ve wanted comedian, podcaster and presenter of the 'Great British Sewing Bee' Sara Pascoe on the pod for so long, and this week she joined us for lunch and a natter! As a mum of 2 very young kids, Sara took a break from feeding and popped round for a quick catch up, and treated us to some hilarious stories. She shared her love of frozen pizzas w…

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Taylor Chance 47:11

2M ago47:11

47:11

Taylor Chance talks to Shane about his many crop breeding projects, including Chinese yams (Dioscorea polystachya), ancestral cucurbits and interspecies goji berry hybrids.

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Could Jessica Lynne have foreseen this career change? 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction. Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she …

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S16 Ep 26: Ian Wright 51:21

2M ago51:21

51:21

We’ve got mum’s second favourite footballer of all time (after her beloved Marcus) on the pod this week, it’s the legendary Ian Wright!!! Husband Sam - a spurs fan - even did the hoovering before he came over because that’s how much the nation adores this man! Football royalty-come-pie maker, Ian has recently launched his very own ‘Uncle Wrightys' …

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Addiction & alienation to inner alignment with Paige Finstad 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse. Paige waited YEARS for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit. From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in …

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S16 Ep 25: Billie Piper 40:03

3M ago40:03

40:03

The formidable Billie Piper is on Table Manners this week. Actress, singer, director and writer, she really is a true superstar and we loved having her round for brekkie. Billie is set to star in the brand new Netflix film ‘Scoop’ and she told us all the tales from making the film and playing the lead, Sam. We also found out about her wild time at …

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Out Of Office with Janine Allis 50:00

3M ago50:00

50:00

When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind... Janine Allis went from "a single parent with less than nothing", to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown a…

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S16 Ep 24: Johnny Marr 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

This week we have a true rock and roll star joining us, it’s legendary guitarist Johnny Marr! Creator of the iconic ‘Meat is Murder’ album, Johnny is - of course - a vegan, so I made an array of vegan dishes for us. Shout out to NYT app and @boldbean cookbook for the recipes. We heard all about the meals his mum made while growing up in Manchester,…

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Interview with Gabriel Shipton, The Fight For Julian Assange's Freedom & A Free Press 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to e…

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Gabriel Shipton On The Ongoing Fight To Free His Brother Julian Assange 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to e…

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When the forest becomes your office with Monique Ross 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

Most of us spend eight hours each day, for five days a week, chained to our desks and glued to our computer screens. Well, this next guest said f*ck that... Monique Ross left the media to become one with nature as a Forest Bathing Guide (yep, that's a thing). In this episode, find out why Monique sees the forest as a therapist, the embarrassing mom…

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S16 Ep 23: Beth Ditto 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

On the pod this week music icon and lead singer of Gossip, Beth Ditto, joins us for lunch. We served up a spatchcock chicken with orzo (a Substack recipe courtesy of @rocketandsquash) while Beth told us all the best stories. We reminisced about when I snuck backstage after her Glastonbury gig in 2007 and we sung Umbrella together, she told us about…

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Interview with Nick Feik, Uncovering Tasmania's Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Scandal 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Freelance journalist Nick Feik speaks in-depth about his essay for The Monthly, 'The Rotten Core', which details his own investigations and the findings of a Tasmanian commission of inquiry uncovering decades of abuse towards young people in the state's care, including at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and Launceston General Hospital. Nick also …

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Interview with Greg Jericho, Tax "Reform" In Australia & Transforming The Stage 3 Tax Cuts 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Amy speaks with long-time blogging friend, turned journalist and economist Greg Jericho. Greg is a Guardian columnist and Chief Economist at The Australia Institute and he dives into the dubious political and policy debates around tax "reform" in Australia and the Stage 3 tax cut changes announced by the Albanese Labor government. He also talks abo…

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Always a bridesmaid with Kerstyn Walsh 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

Some people might take issue with ‘always a bridesmaid, never a bride’... but not Kerstyn Walsh. In this episode, Kerstyn talks about her love for being centre-stage as a child, how hitting rock bottom led to a pivotal realisation in her career and shares her top tip for any couple looking to tie the knot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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S16 Ep 22: Millie Bobby Brown 55:56

3M ago55:56

55:56

Star of 'Stranger Things', 'Enola Holmes', and brand new film 'Damsel', Millie Bobby Brown joins us this week. We met Millie at a hotel and had a delivery combo of Tom Kerridge food from his restaurant in the hotel, room service and even McDonald’s. Millie told us all the stories of her various farm animals (including Norman the sheep!), living lif…

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Interview with John Pilger, Remembering Journalist & Filmmaker John Pilger (1939–2023) 26:18

3M ago26:18

26:18

We remember John Pilger, renowned Australian independent journalist and filmmaker, who passed away on 30 December 2023, by re-airing an interview Amy conducted with John at the Triple R studios in February 2017 on his prescient documentary, The Coming War On China (free to watch here: https://johnpilger.com/videos/the-coming-war-on-china). John was…

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Interview with Sara Dowse, The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza 51:27

3M ago51:27

51:27

Born in Chicago in 1938, author, artist, feminist, and commentator Sara Dowse speaks in-depth about her Jewish family history and how it is intertwined with the history of Zionism and specifically the dissenting voices within it who disagreed with the establishment of the state of Israel at the expense of Palestinians – those such as Asher Hirsch G…

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