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An impoverished but loving young couple sacrifices their most precious possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other. A tramp who is desperate to be sent to prison so he can escape the winter cold. Two depressed laborers get their palms read by a Coney Island mountebank. A yellow dog who relates the story of a fat lady and her hen pecked husband. These and other unforgettable characters form part of absolutely delightful and unforgettable short story collection, The Four Million by O Hen ...
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Storytelling and the Writing Craft with Sergio Troncoso are discussions, readings and interviews by the author of Nobody's Pilgrims, A Peculiar Kind of Immigrant's Son, and as editor Nepantla Familias: An Anthology of Mexican American Literature on Families in between Worlds. A Fulbright scholar and past president of the Texas Institute of Letters, Troncoso has been inducted into the Texas Literary Hall of Fame. He teaches at the Yale Writers' Workshop.
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Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas

Davina McCall, Michael Douglas & Entale Studios

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Don’t know what to eat? Don’t know what to watch? Don’t know which toothpaste to choose? Davina McCall and Michael Douglas make the tough decisions easy for you. This podcast is like the TripAdvisor for your life. From iconic movies to the best mascara, let Davina and Michael guide you through what’s hot and what’s not. And when they need help making the cut, they call in on some of their friends to join them.We are not paid or associated with anything that we review, these are only our opin ...
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This is a bumper episode, filled to the rafters with recommendations. We’re off for about a month, so in the meantime please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Trinity Theatre - https://www.trinitytheatre.net/ Head Full of Coldplay - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqSQ2BbNAlwa401qOLrhyg Fresh Sesh - https://www.instagram.c…
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Fresh off the back of our clubbing trip to Berlin, we tell you about our adventures plus YouTube channels, books, a documentary and an instagram account. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mdlondon - https://mdlondon.com/ Berlin - https://www.berlin.de/en/ You Me Bum Bum Train - https://www.bumbumtrain.co…
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This episode comes with a fun guarantee. If you follow our instructions you could end up with a cocktail in hand, at a mysterious theatre event, wearing leather fetish gear, followed by a Thai massage. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this cracking edition, we discuss everything from a relaxing therapeutic technique to a luxury hotel. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Hair Stories - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdXPrmivOddWchaOk1RzPw Ken Robinson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY Cut - https://www.dorchestercollection.com/london…
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Get ready for a deluge of entertaining recommendations! From comedy to drama to philosophy. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Comic Relief - https://www.comicrelief.com/ No Context Alan Partridge - https://www.instagram.com/no_context_alanpartridge/ Alpha Papa - https://www.imdb.com/es/title/tt0469021/ Grimsby - https…
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We’ve got the recommendation bazooka loaded with ideas today! Listen for a confetti of clothes, apps, and novelty present suggestions. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Oliver Bonas - https://www.oliverbonas.com/ CapCut - https://www.capcut.com/ Queens of Archive - https://queensofarchive.com/ Centred - https://www.we…
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If you want to go abroad with free accommodation or even buy a place overseas, take a listen to this week’s ep! As always, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. De La Vali - https://www.delavali.com/ White Lotus - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094/ Jacob Collier - https://www.instagram.com/jacobcollier/?hl=en European…
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From a classic film to the AI version of Michael to a way to make your entire body sparkle, we’ve got an array of amazing recommendations this week. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Pianist - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253474/ Unicorn Snot - https://unicornsnot.com/ Skylight Frame - https://www.skylightframe.c…
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This episode is a cornucopia of recommendations. Music, jewellery, a ski hotel and books that will change your life. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Lowdown - https://thelowdown.com/ You Can Do It by Caribou - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrPVSz3bBq4 The Alchemist - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1814459…
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Today we start with a roast! Not of each other, but one of the most delicious roast lunches we’ve ever had at a pub. Then we get chatting about the transformative power of clothes. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Kentish Hare - https://www.thekentishhare.com/ Yiisonger - https://yiisonger.net/ Richard Dawkin…
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We’re back! And we’ve got loads of recommendations that we’ve been jotting down since the last season. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Cache Cache - https://cachecachelondon.com/ Birdman - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/ Simply Piano - https://join-piano.hellosimply.com/ Forest Feast - https://forestfeast.…
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Take a deep breath, relax, and listen. That’s our first recommendation. Then we’ve got some tear-jerker music recs. And Davina gives an important update about her health. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Into My Arms - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnHoqHscTKE Coldplay - All My Love …
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Texas Public Radio's Norma Martinez: Troncoso said despite the challenges, living between borders and cultures can create a sense of empowerment. “What I am saying to people in this anthology, and in my work, is that this hybridity gives you power,” he said. “It gives you power to question both sides. It gives you the power to create something new.…
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We go deep at the start of this episode, discussing the significance of ‘O’. And then we wax lyrical about a makeup brand, a chef and anchovies. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Anchorman 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229340/ Ram Dass - https://www.instagram.com/babaramdass/?hl=en Coldplay O - https://www.you…
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We talk about a new TV show and then get sidetracked chatting about one of our favourite musical duos. Then we discuss socks, glitter and even manage a mention of Paul Weller. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ram Dass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G4kCi_ldr8 Born in Stockholm -https://borninstockholm.com/ La…
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This episode is FULL of recommendations - everything from kimchi to TV to phallic-looking rock formations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Vadasz - https://www.instagram.com/vadaszdeli/ Denise Gough - https://www.instagram.com/denisegough1/ Monsters - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13207736/ Nobody Wants This - ht…
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We recorded this on the eve of Davina’s birthday, but in this episode we give *you* the gift of recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Choreomania - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf1VYwALPKE Lightning Poems - https://www.instagram.com/lightning.poems/ The Simple Things - https://www.thesimplethings.c…
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Do you have trouble opening jars? Or difficulty using certain kitchen utensils? We have a solution! Plus we chat music, books and charities. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Oxo Good Grips - https://www.oxo.com/ Roland Go Keys 61 - https://www.roland.com/global/products/gokeys_go-61kl/ Multibank - https://themult…
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A warning that this episode discusses domestic violence. This time we bring you various ways to relax and improve your health. And so much more that it’s basically impossible to summarise the episode. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. D3 - https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-vitamin-d-10…
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Books, books, books! We give you plenty of recommendations for things to read. Then we discuss the miracle of life. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Donna Ashworth - https://donnaashworth.com/ Africa Brooke - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198493719-the-third-perspecti…
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We are back! This time, we’re talking about podcasts, movies and camping gear. And Michael manages to mention Paul Weller! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Master - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tortoise-investigates/id1590561275 The Dare - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mqiqsaX4LzFnUP7PmHGAb Charli XCX…
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Michael has been unwell this week, which has given us time to catch up on a highly-recommended television programme. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Victim - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178650/ Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Munk Debates - https://munkdebates.com/ This Girl Can - https://www.thisgirlcan.co.u…
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Revealed in this episode, Michael has a big announcement about a shocking life change. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Coconote - https://coconote.app/ No More Cocaine Shane - https://www.instagram.com/no_more_cocaine_shane/?locale=es Sofa Session: Paul Weller! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001zwgt My Lif…
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In this episode, we head to the West End with a bag of treats. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. A View from the Bridge - https://trh.co.uk/whatson/a-view-from-the-bridge/ Sister Act - https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/london/ Barry Manilow - https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/barry-manilow/ https://open.spotif…
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Not only do we recommend ideas for exercise and entertainment, we suggest something that could help you saves lives. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Blisspoint - https://www.instagram.com/blisspoint.co/ Friday Night Lights - https://www.fridaynightlights.run/ Dom Whiting - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqP8au…
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If our gravely voices aren’t a dead giveaway, we’re just back from Ibiza. We’ve returned with hoarse vocal cords and recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Amnesia - https://www.amnesia.es/ Pikes - https://www.pikesibiza.com/ Crazy P - Heartbreaker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU4Cv8E_yxE&ab_chann…
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Get out your crystals, because we are going spiritual in this episode through philosophical music, meaningful movies and thought-provoking books. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Joodaboo - https://joodaboo.com/ People Places And Things - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/people-places-and-things/ Tim Minchin -…
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People with misophonia beware! We’re eating at the start of the episode. But don’t worry, we quickly move on to delight you with recommendations for music, instagram pages, an art installation and a language app. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mo Gawdat - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Babbel - http…
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This week we talk bread, books, hotels and health devices. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Park House Hotel - https://parkhousehotel.com/ The Psychology of Secrets - https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/andrew-gold/the-psychology-of-secrets/9781035002597 Melanie Cantor - https://www.instagram.com/melanie.cantor/…
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Did you know you can make money listening to this podcast? Kind of. Listen to the end to find out how. Send us voice notes of your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Haslemere Hospital - https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/haslemere-hospital/ The Duke of Cumberland Arms - https://dukeofcumberland.com/ Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - https://ww…
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Movies to watch, relationship advice to ponder, music to make you cry: another cracking week of recommendations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Jimmy on Relationships - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_on_relationships/?hl=en Simon Squibb - https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/?hl=en Love From - https://love-fr…
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This week we recommend everything from chocolate to a classic television programme to a Scottish island. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Bute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Bute Dr Lisa Mosconi - https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Robert W. B. Love - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/?hl=en Ton…
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We are back, baby! We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to inundate you with the recommendations that we’ve discovered over the past few months. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Monkey Man - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214772/ The Dropout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/ The Gentlemen - https:/…
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