Best Stuart Wright Podcasts (2024)

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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with filmmaker Jess Bartlett of TERROR ARCADE PRODUCTIONS 31:09

1d ago31:09

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Jess Bartlett about South-West of England’s TERROR ARCADE PRODUCTIONS and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" SUPER 8 (2011) CORALINE (2009) SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952) For more about TERROR ARCADE PRODUCTIONS see their website https://www.terrorarcade.com/ "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPAC…

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Is The TV Market SHRINKING in 2024? 1:07:57

1h ago1:07:57

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We interview Paul Gray from Omdia who tells us what his research shows about the current winners and losers in the TV market. He pulls back the curtain on the future of OLED TVs and why MicroLED is taking so long to appear in consumer television sets. Plus he explains why there are likely to be more adverts appearing on your TV and what consumers c…

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Iwan Thomas, Chloe Petts, Lottie Gross, Raghu Dixit, Kiioto, Anna Ptaszynski 33:35

12m ago33:35

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Stuart is joined in the Salford Loose Ends studio by the Welsh Sprinter Iwan Thomas, who held the UK 400m record for 25 years. His new memoir 'Brutal', tells his story - one of speed, the drive to succeed and an extremely high tolerance for pain. . Comedian Chloe Petts is gearing up for the Edinburgh Fringe, and in perhaps the ultimate highbrow/low…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Harrison Wood Episode 57:37

1h ago57:37

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I'm excited to be back with a brand new episode of Cycling Talk Podcast and to be joined by a rider from my home county of Devon and rider for Cofidis, Harrison Wood. Harrison and I chat about growing up riding and racing in Devon and what its like to go from racing a small mixed age group field around Torbay Velopark for Mid Devon Cycling Club to …

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How Can Marketers Learn From the 2024 Elections? Stuart Bruce 1:05:58

2d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

AI in PR and Politics: Lessons from PR Futurist Stuart Bruce Ever wondered how AI is revolutionising the PR industry? PR expert Stuart Bruce joins us to celebrate the first anniversary of "Embracing Marketing Mistakes" and share how AI has become an indispensable tool for PR agencies over the past year. From improving productivity to enhancing comm…

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Audiophile Dilemma: QUALITY vs COST 1:03:14

7d ago1:03:14

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Does build quality and materials matter to you when choosing your Hi-Fi equipment or is it all about the sound quality? Phil and Ed delve into the subject and invite your thoughts and comments.By Phil Hinton

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1: Shaun Wright-Phillips 31:12

3d ago31:12

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Shaun Wright-Phillips, former England and Manchester City footballer sits down with Colin Murray for an interview left to the random turn of a playing card in front of a live audience at Grosvenor Casinos, Piccadilly London. He tells us what one item he would save if his house was on fire, his biggest regret, his most memorable school day and what …

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3: Emile Heskey 31:39

3d ago31:39

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Emile Heskey, former England and Liverpool footballer takes on Colin Murray’s deck of 52 cards in front of a live audience at Grosvenor Casinos, Coventry. He talks about the different coaches he’s worked under, how his night ended when Leicester got promoted in the first division playoffs, his appearance on a kids TV show (where he was called Emily…

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4: Pat Nevin 32:22

3d ago32:22

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Pat Nevin, former Scottish and Chelsea footballer leaves the questions he must answer to fate, as Colin Murray turns his deck of 52 cards in front of a live audience at Grosvenor Casinos, Glasgow Merchant City. He tells us about the first football jersey he ever owned, which two minutes of his career he would like to relive, what his super power wo…

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2: Sir Geoff Hurst 32:36

3d ago32:36

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Sir Geoff Hurst, 1966 England World Cup winner puts his fate in the hands of Colin Murray’s playing cards in front of a live audience at Grosvenor Casinos, Reading. He tells us what two minutes of his career he would hate to relive, who the most important person in his career was, who he idolised as a player and what he would change about himself. …

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David Baddiel, Richard Thompson, Abigail Cruttenden, Noorruddean Choudry, Amy Gledhill, Stuart Maconie 35:56

5d ago35:56

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An eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedyBy BBC Radio 4

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Military Leadership with Liz ‘Chinook Chick’ McConaghy. 32:43

8d ago32:43

32:43

John Mark Williams is joined by Liz McConaghy, the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet, as they discuss military leadership, veteran mental health, and resilience with teamwork.

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The ULTIMATE 4K Blu-ray Movie Wishlist 42:20

11d ago42:20

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Now that Aliens, True Lies and The Abyss are finally available on 4K, what are the UHD discs that we're most looking forward to? Will The Terminator have James Cameron’s now signature 4K look? Is Civil War the most mainstream upcoming release and what's on offer for completists, collectors and cult fans? Plus the guys select their top ten 4K discs …

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Military Special: Tactical Talks 40:21

10d ago40:21

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Discover our first-ever special edition podcast. Join John Chantry and special guest Stuart Tootal as they discuss the impact of military productivity skills on the civilian workplace. Stuart Tootal, a decorated British Army veteran, transitioned to a successful career at Barclays, where he founded the Barclays Armed Forces Transition Employment an…

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When Marketing Stunts Backfire: Lessons from Paddy Power’s Oscar Pistorius Ad Fail 57:57

9d ago57:57

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Get ready for a masterclass in disruptive marketing with our special guest, Ken Robertson, the former Head of Mischief at Paddy Power and current CEO of the Tenth Man. We uncover how Ken's strategies transformed Paddy Power into an entertainment powerhouse, from their mischievous "black ops" division to their stunts that grabbed global attention, i…

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What's The Next Movie Trend Now The Superhero Bubble Has Burst? 47:09

10d ago47:09

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With Marvel's movies no longer a guarantee of interesting character arcs, thrilling stories and exciting spectacle, this week the Movies Team asks, "What's the next big thing for Hollywood now that the superhero star has faded"? Plus the guys select their top eleven TV shows and movies so you know what to keep an eye out for in the next month.…

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Charlie Higson, Bilal Zafar, Pravesh Kumar, English Teacher and Alexandra Whittingham join Stuart Maconie. 37:28

12d ago37:28

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Joining Stuart in our Salford studio are Charlie Higson. After writing several books in the bestselling 'Young Bond' series, Charlie has written his first Bond for Adults. Stand up Bilal Zafar's new show 'Imposter' is about a once harmonious house-share that goes very wrong and Pravesh Kumar has written 'Frankie Goes to Bollywood', a new musical ab…

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Crisis Management Secrets: Lessons from Behind the Headlines - Ann Wright 53:51

16d ago53:51

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Can your business survive a crisis? Learn the secrets from Ann Wright, the founder of Roughhouse Media, who shares her wealth of experience from her days as a BBC journalist uncovering major crises. Discover how to prepare effectively for potential disasters and the vital role media training plays in ensuring your team is ready for anything. Ann’s …

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What's The Best Setup For Home Theater Speakers? Are There Too Many Channels? 1:06:03

17d ago1:06:03

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This week we look at home cinema, media rooms and living spaces in 2024 and ask what are the best positions for the use of surround sound and Dolby Atmos speakers? Plus, do you actually need all those speakers and has home theater gone mad with the number of audio channels now available?By Phil Hinton

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Tara Fitzgerald, Paul Sinha, Bess Atwell, Jazz Emu, Clive Anderson 36:21

19d ago36:21

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The comedian Paul Sinha is a man of many careers - from working GP to sucessful stand up to his role as "The Sinnerman" in ITV's quiz show The Chase. He joins Clive to talk about his new autobiogaphy - Once Sinha Lifetime - charting his extraordinary Bengali family background through the peaks and troughs of his own working life to his recent medic…

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Embracing Marketing Mistakes Podcast Trailer 2:41

21d ago2:41

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Ever wondered why some marketing campaigns flop while others skyrocket? Uncover the secrets of transforming your marketing mishaps and f*ck ups into monumental successes with the Embracing Marketing Mistakes Podcast. Join me, Chris Norton, and my co-owner, Will Ockenden, as we guide you through the labyrinth of marketing screw-ups, sharing our 25 y…

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BIG TVs - TCL's 2024 TV Line up INTERVIEW 51:28

24d ago51:28

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This week we interview Marek Maciejewski, TCL Product Development Director for Europe about the 2024 QD-Mini LED TV Line-up and the massive screens available in each range, including the monster 115-inch X955.By Phil Hinton

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Laura Smyth, Caitlin Moran, John Hopkins and Alex Lowe join Stuart Maconie. With music from Dexys 35:37

26d ago35:37

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After a series of best-selling books focussing on girls and women Caitlin Moran turns her attention to the lads in ‘What About Men?’. Find out if comedian Laura Smyth is indeed living her best life on the ‘Living My Best Life’ tour and Alex Lowe tells us what makes his Clinton Baptise character so popular. John Hopkins on playing Henry Higgins in M…

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Audiobook Empire: Inside Richard Noble’s PR Strategies at Audible 53:53

1M ago53:53

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Ever wondered how the rise of audiobooks impacts the traditional publishing landscape? Join us as we chat with Richard Noble, Head of European Public Relations at Audible, to uncover the secrets behind Audible's explosive growth and its harmonious relationship with print books. We'll explore how Audible's extensive in-house productions and partners…

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$5,000 / £5,000 Hi-Fi System CHALLENGE 51:00

1M ago51:00

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This week our subject is inspired by a popular forum thread, the team looks at how you might spend a notional five thousand pounds/dollars on a Hi-Fi system... and discover the choice is enormous. Plus Ed tells us about his experience at the High End Show in Munich.By Cas Harlow

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Stephen Merchant, Plum Sykes, Adeel Akhtar, and Kate Bradbury join Clive Anderson with music by LYRA and Madeleine Peyroux 35:51

1M ago35:51

35:51

Stephen Merchant - the BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, comedian and writer behind hits like The Office and Extras - joins Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu to talk about a new series of The Outlaws, a hugely popular crime caper set on a Bristol community service project; the Vogue journalist and author Plum Sykes will discuss her new n…

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Are there TOO MANY 4K Blu-ray RELEASES? 45:41

1M ago45:41

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On the new 4K & Blu-ray Disc Podcast, the team looks at whether the rise in lesser known and niche titles on 4K disc is indicative of overall increased numbers of releases... and is it contributing towards fewer 'name' movies becoming available on the format? Plus the guys select their rundown of the best 4K discs for May to help you spend your cas…

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The Challenges to the Hospitality Industry with Scott Brown. 27:12

1M ago27:12

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John Mark Williams is joined by Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales at Meliá Hotels International, as they discuss the challenges the hospitality industry faces, authenticity within leadership and the importance of navigating and adapting to ever-changing environments.

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How to Master Your Social Media Strategy in 2024 46:40

1M ago46:40

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Unlock the secrets to a dynamic social media strategy that keeps you ahead of the curve. This week, in a slightly different sounding pod we're handing over the playbook from a recent webinar that we held with more than 300 marketing professionals. Prepare to sharpen your skills in real-time strategy adaptation, steer clear of the creativity trap, a…

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Are studios making TOO MANY MOVIES? 51:57

1M ago51:57

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This week the team asks whether the increase in annual film production is a boon or bane to film fans. Does the ever growing number of movies make for a better range of entertainment or simply make the good projects harder to find and, more importantly, can the industry sustain the spiralling output? Plus the guys select their top ten TV shows and …

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Jan Ravens, Viv Groskop and Tiff Murray with music from The Will Barnes Quartet and Aleighcia Scott 32:01

1M ago32:01

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Clive is joined by impressionist Jan Ravens (who brings along Liz Truss and Theresa May) chatting about the challenge of developing an impersonation and what happens when the politician who forms part of your act gets the boot...Award-winning novelist Tiffany Murray describes her unusually starry childhood at the residential recording studio Rockfi…

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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with film producer Charlotte Atkinson of OUR DAUGHTER PRODUCTIONS 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to film producer Charlotte Atkinson of OUR DAUGHTER PRODUCTIONS about what a producer wants from writers and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LITTLE WOMEN (1994) SAVING MR BANKS (2013) CATS (2019) For more about Charlotte’s work see the website https://www.ourdaughterproductions.com "3 FILM…

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Revving Up Equality: Ford's Empowering Campaign with Sydney Sweeney - Campaign Crunch 14:24

1M ago14:24

14:24

Rev up your engines and tune your ears—Sarah, our account exec with the midas touch for marketing campaigns, joins us to dissect Ford's high-octane partnership with 'Euphoria's star, Sydney Sweeney. Buckle up as we speed through the 'Build Ford Proud' campaign, where Sweeney's genuine passion for car mechanics shifts stereotypes into reverse and dr…

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Multi Subwoofers And Your Room - How To Set Up And ROOM EQ 57:10

2M ago57:10

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This week we are joined by Dirac's Mathias Johansson to talk about bass response and the best ways to deal with multiple subwoofers in your cinema room and using room EQ.By Phil Hinton

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Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green 37:02

2M ago37:02

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Joining Stuart Maconie in our Salford studio are the comedians Frank Skinner and Rachael Fairburn. In Frank's latest stand up show '30 years of Dirt' he has his comedic eye firmly on the dirty joke, while Rachel Fairburn's showgirl finds her moving away from boozing and towards crystals - will it last? Maxine Peake stars in Robin/Red/Breast at Manc…

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Thea Sharrock talks about directing WICKED LITTLE LETTERS 25:21

2M ago25:21

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Thea Sharrock about directing WICKED LITTLE LETTERS WICKED LITTLE LETTERS is available to buy and rent from digital platforms and available to own on Blu-ray and DVD from 13th May. WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY THEA SHARROCK JONNY SWEET STARRING OLIVIA COLMAN JESSIE BUCKLEY TIMOTHY SPALL ANJANA VASAN GEMMA JONE…

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How to "suck less" at public speaking at conferences - Rich Mulholland 53:35

2M ago53:35

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Have you ever wondered if the secret to captivating an audience is hidden in the art of jiu-jitsu? Join us as Richard Mulholland, a wizard in public speaking, reveals how to bridge the gap between speaker and listener with expert storytelling techniques. From his initial plunge from the music industry into the marketing world, Richard shares the in…

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Sony BRAVIA Interview 2024 - Cinema Is Coming Home 52:24

2M ago52:24

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This week we interview Gavin McCarron from Sony and cover the entire BRAVIA TV and AV range for 2024. There are three new initial TV lines with the BRAVIA 7, BRAVIA 8 and BRAVIA 9 and new soundbars and Home Cinema Systems.By Phil Hinton

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Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sacha Lord, Eddi Reader, Benji Waterhouse, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Fairground Attraction 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Stuart Maconie is joined by Sacha Lord who offers some Tales from the Dancefloor, Julie Hesmondhalgh talks about the impact of a single punch which is considered in a new play by James Graham at the Nottingham Playhouse. Dr Benji Waterhouse, a frontline NHS psychiatrist, discusses his new book You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here and there's music…

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When Dupes Attack: The Bold Campaign That Reclaimed Olaplex's Brand 14:05

2M ago14:05

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Ever wonder how a brand can elegantly dance around the issue of product knock-offs while reinforcing its market dominance? Sinead Morrissey from Prohibition joins us to reveal how Olaplex's 'Ola Dupe' campaign did just that—turning the tide of imitation into a wave of authentic brand love. Sinead, who rose through the ranks from intern to senior ac…

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The BEST SPEAKERS for Hi-Fi - help choosing stand mount speakers 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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This week we cover everything you need to know about bookshelf and stand-mount speaker designs. How to work out which will suit your room best, and how to power and position them within your listening space.By Phil Hinton

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The Zutons play for Stuart Maconie with Rhod Gilbert, Kathy Lette, Carla Henry, Luke Wright and Bryony Jarman Pinto 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

The comedian Rhod Gilbert gave up touring and TV appearances last year when he got cancer. Now he's back - a newly focussed man - with a show called 'Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit', all about the big bitter diagnosis he had to swallow; the best-selling novelist Kathy Lette's latest book is called The Revenge Club and is based on a real life c…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Noah Hobbs Episode 56:32

2M ago56:32

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For this episode I am joined by rider for La Conti Groupama FDJ and Great Britain, Noah Hobbs. Noah and I chat about growing up riding and racing in the UK and Europe as a youth rider before Covid hit in his 2nd year as an under 16. After losing most of his track and road seasons in 2020, Noah then made great progress as a Junior, representing Team…

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Walmarting Across America Failure and other hot influencer marketing lessons with former Ogilvy CEO Marshall Manson 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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Unlock the secrets of thriving in a volatile media world with Marshall Manson. This episode promises a goldmine of insights as we navigate audience engagement's transformation in the wake of Google and social media's evolving roles. Discover strategic nuggets on marketing approaches and the rise of misinformation, learning how brands can pivot to s…

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Are VIDEO GAMES too EXPENSIVE? 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Do we really want to be spending £70 and upwards on the latest releases along with DLC, microtransactions and more - or are our game-buying habits changing as well? We ask the question are video games too expensive? Plus we talk about the state of video gaming generally in our first gaming podcast for quite a while.…

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Stuart Maconie with Richard Herring, Adelayo Adedayo, Natalie Haynes, Nectar Woode 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Stuart is joined by multi instrumentalist and singer of hits like Electric Avenue, Eddy Grant; comic-turned-author Natalie Haynes on putting the feminisim into Greek mythology; actress Adelayo Adedayo on her upcoming second series playing the rookie cop in the hit BBC police drama The Responder and Comedian Richard Herring on finding the humour in …

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What makes a 10/10 4K Blu-ray disc? 53:37

2M ago53:37

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For our April 4K and Blu-ray podcast we're offering up a Top 10 list of recommended discs for April and then we deep dive into our topic of the month: what makes a 10/10 4K disc release?By Cas Harlow

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