Best The Bad Wilf Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Iran's War on Israel News Bulletin 13:31

3d ago13:31

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Iran's war against Israel comes fully out of the shadows. Since Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Jonny compiles and hosts the first of a regular news bulletin rounding up major stories as the Middle East conflict is being realised as the Iran-Israel War. These regular bulletins expose the Iran Octopus as the prime mover in the Middle E…

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145: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis: "If you're a rabbi and everyone loves you, you're not a rabbi and if you're a rabbi and nobody loves you, you're not a mensch!" 28:50

9d ago28:50

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This is a rather special episode featuring a competition winner from North West London Jewish Day School who won the chance to make an episode of Jonny Gould's Jewish State. Awareness of news and current affairs is certainly heightened by the pressure of social media - so imagine a young person growing up in this day and age. I ran a competition fo…

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144: Ruth Wasserman Lande: “Iran’s mullahs have held the Iranian people hostage since 1979” 36:17

12d ago36:17

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If you'd like to support Jonny's work, you can buy him a coffee here. The Islamic Republic of Iran emerges from behind the regional proxies it's used as pawns until now to take direct action against Israel. Over 300 suicide drones, ballistic and cruise missiles targeted Israel from multiple fronts from Iran, as well as Iraq, Syria and Yemen. 99% we…

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143: Amichai Chikli: "October 7th has created a reset for world Jewry. There is an awakening of the Jewish spirit" 19:16

16d ago19:16

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Support thirsty Jonny here with a coffee Jonny also produces and presents 🍎 number one hit podcast, 🎙️Jonny Gould’s Jewish State. Follow now at this link: This is Israel’s minister of the diaspora Amichai Chikli, with me in Krakow, just a short distance from Auschwitz, where we’d journeyed together with other international leaders as part of a Euro…

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142: Emily Schrader in London: "shocked at tolerance of antisemitism" and Benedict Spence: "happy days ahead for Bibi?" 30:23

22d ago30:23

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Support Jonny here. Emily Schrader returned to London for a whistlestop tour of speaking engagements and appearances and attend street protests in solidarity with Britain's Jewish community, embattled by the unrelenting pro-Palestinian hate marches which never seem to end. Listen to how she deals with the antisemites on the streets of London and ho…

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141: Col. Richard Kemp: "The UN, US and UK just threw the Israeli hostages under the bus" 56:18

29d ago56:18

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The war started by the October 7th massacres is the longest in Israel's history. But with rockets still being fired from Gaza into Israel’s southernmost city of Sderot and a first Houthi rocket landing further south, what next steps are open to Israel - and what of the deteriorating relationship with the United States? Our esteemed guest today is C…

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140: Avi Issacharoff, Fauda co-creator: "October 7th has restored pride and understanding that antisemitism won't win this time. We're the good guys"" 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Support Jonny's podcast here, buy Jonny a coffee! For 20 years, Avi Issacharoff has been an accomplished Israeli author and journalist and now he's emerged as the internationally renowned television drama producer, the co-creator of hit TV series of Fauda. How has October 7th changed Israel? Every family has been affected and Israel has become one …

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139: Einat Wilf in London: Israel SHOULD demand the Palestinians declare, “our war with Israel is over” 26:43

2M ago26:43

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Support Jonny's podcast here, buy Jonny a coffee! It’s always a pleasure to see Einat Wilf, here again on a whistlestop tour of London, she met with politicians of all parties at the Houses of Parliament, plus journalists and Jewish leaders and their communities. And it’s her clarity which is arresting. She elevates Zionism above politics, creating…

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138: Loay Alshareef in London takes your calls on TalkTV and rejects claims of "Israeli land grabbing" 41:17

2M ago41:17

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Loay Alshareef came on my TalkTV show to talk about the peace which remains between Arabs and Jews despite the October 7 massacre by Hamas terrorists in Israel. And it’s good news. The Abraham Accords which bound the UAE, together with Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan with Israel in September 2020, remains steadfast and though the pogrom exacted on Israe…

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137: Loay Alshareef in London: "It’s bad news for the enemies of peace” 32:41

2M ago32:41

32:41

Support Jonny here. Loay Alshareef has been on quite a journey. Growing up in Saudi Arabia and brought up a religious Moslem, he was exposed to antisemitic schooling about Israel and the Jews. “Jews are the fierce enemies of the Arabs and you shouldn’t have them as friends. Christians too. But first, Jews.” Loay was part of a generation of young Sa…

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136: Nicole Lampert: I confronted Gary Lineker in public about his Palestinian tweets 27:43

3M ago27:43

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Support Jonny here. If I'd been asked which journalist might one day confront Gary Lineker face-to-face about his views on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, I might well have said, "it's going to be Nicole Lampert!", such is her journalistic courage. And so it was, as Nicole and a small handful of other journalists were invited to a Broadcasting Pre…

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135: 🇮🇱 Itamar Marcus: UNRWA, the worst thing that ever happened to the Palestinians 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

Support Jonny here. Itamar Marcus is the founder and director of Palestinian Media Watch, started in 1996 to monitor the consensus of the Palestinian world. They started reading the papers for the views of their leaders and found school books and television programmes indoctrinating children in Jew hate. But with 75% of Palestinians supporting Hama…

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134: 🇮🇱 Reuven Rivlin, Israel’s tenth president, “we were butchered here also by the Polish people” 30:35

3M ago30:35

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Support Jonny here. In this exclusive interview, Reuven Rivlin, the tenth president of Israel pushes back on Polish law on remembering the Holocaust in Krakow. President Rivlin was among world leaders in politics and industry at the European Jewish Association’s delegation to Auschwitz-Birkenau and taking part in a symposium on the growing threat o…

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📱EXTRA: Elon Musk and Ben Shapiro return from Auschwitz with their first impressions 48:06

3M ago48:06

48:06

Support Jonny here. Elon Musk returns fresh from visiting Auschwitz and here are his initial reflections. He’s interviewed by Ben Shapiro. I’m with him and other delegates in Krakow at the European Jewish Association symposium. The episode starts with a stirring Holocaust Kadesh, recited by EJA Founder and Chairman, Rabbi Menachem Margolin. It was …

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133: Haviv Rettig Gur and Jonathan Spyer: “Deathblow” to Hamas would aid Gulf vision for stability 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Support Jonny making his podcasts by buying him a coffee. How has the October 7th massacre challenged Israeli public opinion on the conflict with the Palestinians? What about 'day after' planning? Has it seriously begun? And does peace lie with the Gulf states? Just how much do the Saudis and the UAE want Israel to win? Who in Palestinian society i…

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132: 🎥 "Golda": producer Nicholas Martin, "We knew we were winning when Assad shot his generals" 1:24:58

4M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

Our guest today is Nicholas Martin, movie producer and writer of the biographical drama, “Golda”. Golda was seven years in the making, and as you’ll hear, Nicholas has delved so deeply into her story - and by extension Israel’s story from independence to the 1970s - which makes this such a captivating interview. He’s also made deep friendships with…

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131: 📺 “Another How To Make Peace In The Middle East" TalkTV Special 2:16:53

4M ago2:16:53

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This is “Another How to Make Peace in the Middle East", building on the success of the first Talk TV Special, with more highly informed guests from the worlds of politics, the military, frontline medicine, journalism, diplomacy and think tanks. In this episode, British-born Israeli hand and trauma surgeon, Dr Elliot Sorene explains how he's operate…

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130: 🇮🇱 Dov Forman: “My trip to Kfar Aza and the Nova Festival site will change me forever” 36:13

4M ago36:13

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Dov Forman, 20, co-author of New York Times bestseller, Lily's Promise: How I Survived Auschwitz and Found the Strength to Live, was invited to Israel by ELNET UK on a solidarity mission to see for himself the trail of death and devastation left by Hamas through Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7th. Scenes and smells he says have changed him forever. EL…

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129: 🇮🇱 Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Jerusalem's deputy mayor: "250,000 Israelis are displaced" 15:17

5M ago15:17

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"Israel's a self-starting civil society, which takes so much on itself", so says Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, who talks about her city's response to the 250,000 displaced Israelis who've left their homes in the south. But there is a determination across the whole nation for them to return home and rebuild their lives and communities after the terrible pogr…

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128: 🇮🇱 Orit Meir: mother of Israeli hostage, Almog, 21 incarcerated in Gaza by Hamas terrorists 16:10

5M ago16:10

16:10

On my latest TalkTV show, I spoke with Orit Meir, mother of Almog, 21, who was kidnapped from the peace festival on October 7th, then seen in a Hamas propaganda video shortly after. Nothing has been heard or seen of him since. Orit says he MUST remain front of mind amid the release of other Hamas hostages. I can’t remember conducting a more emotion…

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127: 📺 TalkTV Special: “How To Make Peace In The Middle East” 2:28:22

5M ago2:28:22

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Aside from producing 🎙️Jonny Gould’s Jewish State, I also host live shows at Talk TV and was delighted to be asked to produce and present a Special, “How to Make Peace in the Middle East”. This was the opportunity to bring guests from the podcast over the years to a mass English speaking audience around the world. Joining me for this three-hour sho…

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126: 🇮🇱 Chaim Oren: “A crisis can lead to rebirth”. How to build emotional resilience 33:21

6M ago33:21

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Our guest is Chaim Oren, an expert on resilience, wellbeing and high performance, who advises professional sportspeople and leading CEOs on fulfilling their human potential. When it comes to strengthening personal resilience, Chaim quotes Victor E. Frankl, Auschwitz survivor and author of Man’s Search for Meaning: “If you have the why you can endur…

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125: 🚑 Relief work in Ukraine and Israel. Elnet UK's reception at the Houses of Parliament 48:58

6M ago48:58

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In these times of danger in the Middle East, even on one’s own doorstep, it was both heartening and morale boosting for everyone who attended a Parliamentary reception at the Palace of Westminster. Led by Elnet UK with United Hatzalah of Israel and World Jewish Relief, we learned of support on the ground for victims in the Ukraine and Israel. Meant…

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124: 🇮🇱 Lies, libels and lack of probity. Israel fights more than just Hamas, now also the UN and BBC 28:54

6M ago28:54

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Words are important. In times of war, their importance is magnified. Never has my mission for Jonny Gould’s Jewish State seemed more urgent: to combat the slurs, the lies and the distortions of history which threaten Israel and Jewish people. The media has a responsibility - at the very least - not to fan conjecture and untruths, because it comes w…

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123: 🇮🇱 Israel’s Gaza hostages: “I’m an Entebbe survivor, I know what our hostages are going through” 1:05:27

6M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Israel’s collective spirit is rekindled. After eight months of street protests, of political turmoil and the societal divisions it scored, the nation has responded in unity to the terror committed by brutal Hamas murderers, rapists and kidnappers on October 7th. The people have risen “ground up, not bottom down” in the best ideals of Israeli and Je…

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122: ⬛️ Chuck Freilich: Catastrophe in Israel. What now as Hamas shows the world its true intentions? 31:39

7M ago31:39

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Israel is heartbroken, the house of Israel is heartbroken. Israel is at war again fighting genocide. It’s resilient people are traumatised by shock, horror and grief. A quiet Shabbat morning, also the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah where Jews celebrate finishing reading the Torah and then start to read it again, “In the Beginning”, was shattered b…

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121: 🌍 Bill Browder: “We all need to be leaders, to stand up against wrong and for right” 21:31

7M ago21:31

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This is a special episode featuring a competition winner from a primary school who won the chance to make an episode of Jonny Gould’s Jewish State. I ran it for Year 6 pupils at North West London Jewish Day School and was delighted when 11-year-old Bella Bolot stepped up to the plate and secured us an interview with Bill Browder. Bill is a London-b…

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120: Rt. Hon. Joan Ryan in conversation with the Rt. Hon. Lord Eric Pickles 47:30

8M ago47:30

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Our two guests today make their first appearances on the “podcast of record”, and you might say after 120 plus episodes of Jonny Gould’s Jewish State, they’ve been a rather glaring omission. The Right Honourable, Lord Eric Pickles and the Right Honourable, Joan Ryan are in conversation. We focus on the future of Holocaust remembrance, including a s…

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119: ✡️ Israelophobia: Jake Wallis Simons on the newest version of the oldest hatred 55:21

8M ago55:21

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Let’s confront the latest expression of antisemitism: that which hates Jewish people for the State of Israel. I’m delighted that Jake Wallis Simons has given his first interview about his new book to Jonny Gould’s Jewish State, “Israelophobia: The Newest Version of the Oldest Hatred and What To Do About It”. We can’t really have a conversation abou…

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Stephen Gallagher 30:27

8M ago30:27

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Martyn is joined by acclaimed writer Stephen Gallagher to delve into his illustrious writing career. Stephen shares fascinating insights into his Doctor Who Target novelisation for Warriors Gate, providing an exciting glimpse into the world of the iconic Time Lord. The podcast is available on ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Amazon music⁠, ⁠Sp…

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Keith Temple 20:44

9M ago20:44

20:44

Martyn sits down with writer Keith Temple. The duo discuss Keith's career, meeting Tom Baker and Keith's new Doctor Who book 'Planet of the Ood'. The Podcast is avaliable on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify. We also have a smart link.

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Eliza Morton 40:47

9M ago40:47

40:47

Martyn sits down with author Eliza Morton. We dive into her latest book, “The Orphans from Liverpool Lane,” her career in audio dramas, and her fascinating life as the wife of Peter Davison, step-mother to Georgia Tennant, and mother-in-law to David Tennant. Artwork by Penny Smallshire. The Podcast is available on on ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠Apple Podca…

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Phil Ford 41:44

9M ago41:44

41:44

Martyn sits down with renowned writer Phil Ford. Known for his exceptional storytelling prowess, Ford has mesmerised audiences with his contributions to television, film, and literature.

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Tom Lenk 31:41

9M ago31:41

31:41

Welcome to the podcast, where we delve into the world of creativity and artistry. Today, we have with us the talented actor, Tom Lenk, who has worked in the entertainment industry for over two decades. He is known for his roles in popular TV series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and How I Met Your Mother, among others. In this episode, we’ll…

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe 28:40

9M ago28:40

28:40

Martyn sits down with the multi-talented Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Best known for his role as Mike, in the hit TV series 'Ghosts'. Kiell shares his journey into the world of acting, from his early days in theatre to his breakout moments on screen. Information about Kiell's Edinburgh show String v Spitta can be found here. SOCIALS: Kiell-Twitter, Instagram…

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118: Edy Cohen: Can Saudi-Israel normalize? The tragedy of judicial reform, Swedes burn holy books 42:58

9M ago42:58

42:58

Our guest today says the unedifying term “civil war” bandied describing judicial reform in Israel is a useful device to maintain pressure on both sides to find a solution. Let me be clear: I spent much of July and August 2023 in Israel and the country is not “entering a state of civil war” as former Prime Minister and convicted criminal, Ehud Olmer…

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Joe Ford 43:13

9M ago43:13

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Martyn is joined by podcast extraordinaire Joe Ford. Joe hosts the very popular podcasts, Hamster with a blunt penknife, Nimon be pariased, Finish Big and, Untitled Star Trek Project. This podcast available on ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Amazon music⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠. We also have a ⁠smart link⁠. Artwork by Penny Smallshire. SOCIALS: Joe-Twitt…

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Brendan Murphy 36:42

9M ago36:42

36:42

Martyn is joined by writer, actor and comedian Brendan Murphy. Brendan is taking his hit show 'Buffy Revamped' back to Edinburgh this year, click here for all information. The show will also be returning to London in October. Click here for all info. The Podcast is avaliable on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify. We also have a …

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Toby Hadoke 1:14:35

9M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Martyn chats with writer, actor, comedian, Doctor Who historian and podcaster Toby Hadoke about his life and career. Toby has been nominated for various awards for his stand up comedy. Check out Toby's podcast. Check out XS Malarkey. SOCIALS: Toby-Twitter Martyn's Linktree

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117: Jonny goes to the Knesset to meet governing Likud MK: judicial reform, Arab Israelis and Iran 42:40

9M ago42:40

42:40

Jonny Gould’s Jewish State heads for the Knesset in Jerusalem and a couple of nights out in Tel Aviv, fresh from an eye opening visit to the Israel-Gaza border (scroll back one episode for that atmospheric discussion beneath an Iron Dome rocket launcher). I was part of an Elnet UK delegation, an organisation sharing democratic values and strategic …

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Joe Pasquale 32:33

9M ago32:33

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Martyn is joined by Joe Pasquale, a veteran comedian who has been performing for over 40 years. He has appeared in numerous comedy shows, including the Royal Variety Performance, and has also starred in musicals such as "The Producers." Joe is known for his unique style of comedy and his ability to make audiences laugh with his quick wit and hilari…

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Tahj Miles 37:39

10M ago37:39

37:39

In this episode of the podcast, Martyn sits down with Tahj Miles, a talented actor best known for his role as Marlon Pryce in the hit BBC series, Death in Paradise. Tahj takes us on his journey to becoming an actor, sharing his struggles and triumphs along the way.Starting at the tender age of seven, Tahj’s grandfather suggested hismum find an outl…

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116: Inside an Iron Dome battery and crossing Kerem Shalom: Jonny heads for Israel’s Gaza border 21:52

10M ago21:52

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Let’s take you to a top secret location in the south of Israel to observe at firsthand an Iron Dome battery, followed by a trip to Kerem Shalom, the border frontier exchanging goods and workers between Gaza and Israel. We were told by the IDF the night before not to come because there’d been incoming rocket fire which they’d defended against from t…

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Connor Ratliff 51:30

10M ago51:30

51:30

Martyn has an exciting chat with the multi-talented Connor Ratliff, host of the acclaimed Dead Eyes podcast. Join them as they dive into Connor’s career, the intriguing world of Dead Eyes, his reunion with Tom Hanks, and exciting upcoming Edinburgh shows. For information about Connor’s Edinburgh shows, click ⁠here⁠. Check out Mart Meets on Apple Po…

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Danny Trejo 15:02

10M ago15:02

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In this episode of the podcast, Martyn sits down with actor Danny Trejo to discuss his incredible life story, from his tumultuous childhood to his rise as a Hollywood icon. Danny shares candidly about his struggles with addiction and his time spent in prison, and how those experiences ultimately led him to turn his life around and become a successf…

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Connor Ratliff 50:44

10M ago50:44

50:44

Join Martyn as he sits down with the multi-talented comedian and actor, Connor Ratliff, in this engaging and hilarious episode. They delve into Connor's experiences on the comedy scene, memorable moments from his career, and his unique approach to crafting comedic characters. They also talk about Connor’s very successful podcast ‘Dead Eyes’ and wha…

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115: Lord Daniel Finkelstein: Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival 1:03:59

10M ago1:03:59

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This is a story of moderation, to use our history of oppression to resist fascism, anti-Jewish hate and uphold the rule of law and maintain hard-fought for liberties. Russia led by Stalin and Germany by Hitler were gruesome, murderous, evil regimes. Yet Soviet Russia’s crimes aren’t acknowledged in the same way as those perpetrated by the Germans a…

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Indiana Jones 1-4 1:16:43

10M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

In this re-released episode from 2011, Martyn and Pete are joined by critically aclaimed author and podcaster, Barry Nugent. Barry is an English writer, who is best known for creating the Unseen Shadows universe. As well as his new book, trail of the cursed cobras. He also co-hosts the popular podcast, Geek Syndicate. Martyn, Pete and Barry discuss…

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114: 🇦🇪 UAE's evolving diplomacy, what's the state of the Abraham Accords. Should Israel be worried? 27:47

11M ago27:47

27:47

This episode of Jonny Gould’s Jewish State focuses on Israel’s greatest (ever) regional ally, the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is asserting itself diplomatically on the regional and world stage. Should Israel be worried about the swirling winds of interests in the region? The Emiratis have followed Saudi Arabia in re-establishing diplomatic ties w…

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113: The Escape Artist: Jonathan Freedland talks to Dr Bea Lewkowicz, "I knew both Vrba and Wetzler" 48:50

11M ago48:50

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Jonny Gould’s Jewish State circles back to a previous episode, uncovering startling new revelations. New details so rich, a bestseller has been updated to include them. In episode 88, I sat down with my old friend, Jonathan Freedland to discuss The Escape Artist, the story of two young Jewish men who broke out of Auschwitz to warn the world of the …

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