The Run Testers are a group of experienced running, fitness and tech journalists. We test kit for dozens of different publications, covering everything from running shoes and GPS running watches to smartwatches, headphones, apparel and nutrition. We bring all that testing together in easy-to-digest videos on YouTube – and now a monthly podcast series that you can listen to on your runs. Subscribe for all the latest news on running shoes, headphones, watches and races.
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Hosted by lifelong James Bond fans – film journalist Tom Butler, journalist Tom Wheatley, and film industry professional Brendan Duffy – The James Bond A-Z Podcast is an encyclopaedic introduction to the people behind the world’s greatest spy film franchise. Each episode covers the key creatives and characters from every James Bond film from 1962’s 'Dr No' to 2021’s 'No Time To Die', talking about Ken Adam to Max Zorin, and everything in-between. The show shines a light on every aspect of th ...
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Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley Cover art photo provided by Tom Barrett on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@wistomsin
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A podcast about the international yacht racing scene featuring exclusive interviews with the sport's top sailors and influencers. Hosted by British sailing journalist Justin Chisholm – editor of the Yacht Racing Life website.
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Welcome to Inside the Treehouse, a podcast featuring Solution Tree CEO Jeff Jones. In each installment, Jeff will speak with some of the finest authors and professional development presenters in the field of education--on subjects including professional learning communities, response to intervention, assessment, instruction, and leadership. Subscribe to hear cutting-edge ideas presented as each new educational development happens. Inside the Treehouse is the place to be for educators to lear ...
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What we do. Who we are. A podcast from the UK City of Culture, mate.
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A Road Warrior Reveals Her Recipe for Success: A Conversation with Jan K. Hoegh
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Award-winning author and Marzano Resources associate Jan K. Hoegh shares her unique history as a child growing up in a small Nebraska town, graduating among a senior class of only 18 students, and kickstarting her teaching career at that same high school. Jan’s intense interest in classroom assessment helped her land a state-level position leading …
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Justin Chisholm chats to Newport, Rhode Island-based Sailing World magazine editor Dave ReedBy Justin Chisholm
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Choosing The Best Running Shoes Of 2024 | We talk through this year's best shoes so far
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In preparation for this year's Best Running Shoes video, we chat through the shortlist across a range of categories: best race shoe, best daily shoe, best cushioned shoe, best all-rounder, and best value. We also end up having a detailed debate about what each category actually means. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can…
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How Gait Analysis Can Improve Your Running | With Performance Experts Human Powered Health
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In this episode, we speak to performance experts Human Powered Health, a US company that uses leading sport science tools and technology to provide actionable data and insights for athletes. Tom talks to Head Performance Physiologist Alyssa Younker to learn about gait analysis and how it can improve running for anyone from beginners to elites. To f…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 7
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The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers. This week Tom and Nick talk about running watch data, cross-training for runners and what running brand we'd go for if we could only pick one. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntes…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 6
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In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about sizing down in race shoes, how to pick a running rotation and training for speed in-between marathons. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.…
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Running Shoes Coming Up in 2024 | We Talk About the Shoes We're Expecting to See
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In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shoes we're hoping/expecting to see come up over the next few months. From cushioned favourites to carbon plate race shoes, we talk about our views of the current version and what we want to see in an update. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 5
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In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about using old race shoes for training, smart rings, alternative cushioned cruisers and some of their favourite interval sessions. For the stretching videos we talk about click here: Tom's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4ZJXhC…
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The Spring Marathon Round-up | We talk training and kit for Boston, London and Manchester
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The Run Testers took part in three of the year's biggest Spring Marathons this year: Boston, London and Manchester. In this episode we talk through the training we did, the races themselves and the kit we tested out during the events. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.pa…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 4
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In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about remaining neutral when reviewing running shoes, if you need to take your pace into consideration when buying super shoes and if we've ever changed our mind about a shoe after we've reviewed it. If you have a question about r…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 3
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In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about running shoe sizes, how long foams last, testing running shoes for different types of runners, and whether you should buy shoes from eBay. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod,…
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The London Marathon Special | Everything you need to know about the race
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The TCS London Marathon is one of the most sought-after race entries for runners all over the globe. Almost 600,000 people entered the ballot in 2024 to bag one of around 50,000 spots (including charity places). If you were lucky enough to get yourself a bib then this podcast may be worth a listen We've run many a London Marathon over the years, pi…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 2
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In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about old running shoes, the Nike Alphafly 3, the future of running shoe tech, and loads of other stuff. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.…
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The Marathon Special | Training, Shoes, Tech and Fuelling
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This month on the podcast, the team is talking about marathons, from training and fuelling to the kit choices we go for in the lead-up to the big day. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current race plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. Perfect for that Sunday long run. Big thanks to Fear of Tig…
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Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 1
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In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk Alphafly 3, Puma Velocity Nitro 3, should you buy the latest carbon plate shoes? and loads of other stuff. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntester…
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Interview With Sir Chris Hoy | The Run Testers Podcast
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In this podcast special, Tom chats to six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy about a whole heap of things, from the mental aspects of training at competitive level, to podcasting, comedy and how he became a children's author. Chris hosts the Sporting Misadventures podcast alongside journalist Matt Majendie where they speak to comedians about the w…
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The Biggest Running Shoe Releases Coming in 2024
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This month on the podcast, the team is talking about what running shoes are on the horizon in 2024. From the latest carbon plate race shoes like the New Balance SC Elite V4 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 to the most exciting daily and trail shoes we're looking forward to. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training …
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Christmas special 2023: Bond 26, year in review and more
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On this festive episode of the James Bond A-Z Podcast your hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy and Tom Wheatley reunite for another Christmas special. The team look back at the cultural highlights of 2023, share thoughts on the year in Bond, and look ahead to Bond 26. Feliz navidad! James Bond will return... Buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/jamesbondatoz Sho…
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What Are Super Trail Shoes? | The Run Testers Podcast
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This month on the podcast the team is talking about super trail shoes: what are they, what are the benefits and are they worth spending your hard-earned money on? We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. Perfect for that Sunday long run. Big thank…
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Australian-born Luke Parkinson is a high-performance sailor who has carved out an enviable career for himself in the ocean racing world – having won The Ocean Race 2014-15 with Ian Walker's Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing – and as an expert protagonist of the art of foiling in both SailGP and the America's Cup – with Ben Ainslie's Emirates Team GBR and INEO…
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The Run Testers Awards 2023 | The best running shoes and tech of the year
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The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: Race shoes, daily shoes, cushioned shoes, trail shoes, watches, headphones, and the audience award for best running shoe. Download, stick your headphones on and make the best of that long run. Big tha…
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The Run Testers Podcast | The UTMB Special
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This month, the team heads to Chamonix to soak up the atmosphere, check out some of the latest trail kit and cheer on the runners as they cross the finish line. We also talk to journalist and ultra runner Howard Calvert about his experience covering the 106 miles and 10,000m of elevation during the UTMB race. Perfect for that Sunday long run. Big t…
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“I’m Ready, I’m Willing, and I’m Going To”: A Conversation with Michelle Finn
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From her rough and tumble childhood along the rugged Maine coast to teaching Siberian Yupik students on an Alaskan island 35 miles from Russia, author and education expert Michelle Finn’s path through life has been unconventional. Join us as we explore her fascinating journey to become an educator, and the impact her work in competency-based, perso…
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The Run Testers Podcast | What Are Super Trainers?
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This month on the podcast the team is talking about super trainers; what are they, why would you buy them and what does the future look like in the space? We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Sa…
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Always Had a Thing for Teaching: A Conversation with Hedreich Nichols
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Hedreich Nichols is a woman with many talents. Not only has she gifted the music world with her vocal prowess, this international sensation has also devoted much of her professional career to advocating for students and the educators who serve them. Tune in to hear more about Nichols’ experiences as an artist, teacher, award-winning author, and ren…
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The Run Testers Podcast | How to Buy Cushioned Running Shoes
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This month on the podcast the team is talking about cushioned running shoes, from what a max-cushioned shoe is to the sorts of things you should know when you're planning on buying a pair of long-distance cruisers. We'll also be talking about the latest watches from Garmin and the Hoka Mach X and Comrades Marathon. Perfect for that Sunday long run.…
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The Run Testers Podcast | Interview With Kofuzi
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In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar question, "what would be your Frankenstein running shoe?" In this episode, we chat with running content creator Kofuzi. Expect plenty of discussion about midsole foams, the best songs to listen to during…
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The Run Testers Podcast | Interview With Ben is Running
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In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar question, "what would be your Frankenstein running shoe?" In this episode, we chat with running content creator Ben is Running. Expect plenty of discussion about midsole foams, the best songs to listen t…
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The Run Testers Podcast | The Future of Carbon Plate Shoes
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This month on the podcast the team is talking about the future of carbon plate running shoes, from how the technology will develop to how expensive we can expect them to be. We'll also be talking about the latest watches from Garmin and the Hoka Tecton X2, answering your questions and enjoying some groundbreaking running facts. This episode of the …
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The Run Testers Podcast | Interview With Eddbud
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In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar question, "what would be your Frankenstein running shoe?" In this episode, we chat with running shoe YouTuber Eddbud. Expect plenty of discussion about midsole foams, the best songs to listen to during a…
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The Run Testers Podcast | How to Buy a Running Watch
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This month on the podcast the team is talking about buying running watches, from how much you need to spend to the sort of features you can expect. We'll also discuss the London Marathon, Tom's trip to visit Puma in Boston and Kieran's Comrades training, and there's an interview with Puma athlete Edna Kiplagat. Kit we've been testing over the past …
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The Run Testers Podcast | How to Pick Marathon Shoes
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Buying a pair of marathons shoes is a tricky business, especially if it's your first 26.2 miles. Nick, Gill and Tom chat through the things you need to know about when deciding on what shoes to buy, from how much money to spend to whether you really need the latest carbon plate super shoes. We also chat about some of the latest kit we've been testi…
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When You Know What Works, Share It: A Conversation with Dr. Cameron Rains
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Dr. Cameron Rains doesn’t shy away from digging in to investigate instructional practices that will raise levels of learning for all students. This passion for improving systems and structures to better serve students and teachers defined his former career as an educator and drives his daily work as executive vice president of Solution Tree. Join J…
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All Roads Lead to Education: A Conversation with Ed Ackerman
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Ed Ackerman, president and COO of Solution Tree, sits down with Jeff Jones to talk about how the experiences in his life impacted his journey toward, and passion for, education. From humble beginnings growing up in Ohio, Iowa, New York, and South Carolina, then serving as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot for the army during Desert Storm, Ed’s journey h…
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Chatabix is a daily breakfast podcast from comedians, writers, actors and directors Joe Wilkinson and David Earl, where they talk to each other and to guests about all sorts of stuff. Tom was invited on to speak to them about running, obviously, from how to get motivated to Joe's love of parkrun. NOTE: IF YOU ALREADY LISTEN TO CHATABIX YOU'VE PROBA…
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On this final episode of the James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy reconvene to wrap up their journey of discovery though the world of 007. They discuss any loose ends and unfinished business that remain after 109 episodes. They welcome back original co-host Tom Wheatley to look back at all 27 Bond films for a ranking of sorts. …
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The Run Testers Podcast | Running Shoe Rotations Explained
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Running shoe rotations are a staple for runners that cover various training sessions and spend time focussing on races. However, if you're new to running, you may be unsure why you might need one and how it might benefit your running. In this episode of the podcast, Mike, Tom and Nick delve into the world of rotations and discuss everything you nee…
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X-Y-Z: Hans Zimmer, Zukovsky, Max Zorin and more
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On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the characters creatives of the 007 films that fall under the letters X, Y, and Z Topics covered include: The X-ray gadgets of Bond and other X-related tidbits Freddie Young, the cinematographer of You Only Live Twice Terence Young, the director of Dr No, From …
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On the latest episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by author AJ Black to tackle 1967's You Only Live Twice. The team do a mammoth deep dive into the story behind Sir Sean Connery's fifth outing as James Bond 007, with the writer of The Cinematic Connery to share insight into Connery's mindset in 1967. …
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On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the life and career of Michael G. Wilson. The step-son of original James Bond producer Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli has been producing 007 films longer than any other producer in the series's history. On this episode we explore his early life, education and career…
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The Run Testers Podcast | The Ultra Running Special
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In this episode, we're delving into the world of Ultra running with Kieran and special guest Hannah Tyldesley (Ultra X, Twice the Health) discussing everything from how to get involved to the kit you need and the best way to plan your fuelling. We also have an interview with ultra runner Damian Hall who discusses the environmental impact of running…
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W: Walther PPK, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Christopher Wood and more
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On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the characters creatives of the 007 films that fall under the letter W. Topics covered include: Bond's weapon of choice: The Walther PPK Oscar-winning sound designer Norman Wanstall No Time To Die writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge Thunderball co-writer Jack Whittingh…
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Tom Morris is a talented British dinghy sailor, who aside from his sailing achievements – that include a national championship victory in the RS800 twin trapeze skiff class and winning the UK’s champion of champions Endeavour Trophy last year – is also host of the highly popular YouTube channel Mozzy Sails, where he and some of his sailing friends …
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U-V: United Artists, Universal Exports, Vodka Martini and more
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On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy explore the characters creatives of the 007 films that fall under the letters U and V. Topics covered include: United Artists, the studio behind Bond for many years Universal Exports, a long-running, recurring 007 component Venice, the Italian location used in three Bo…
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The Run Testers Podcast | The Running Guide For Beginners
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In this episode, we're focussing on beginner runners. Tom, Mike, Laura and Nick cover everything you need to know when you're just starting out on your running journey, from the best ways to stay motivated to how much training to do and what type of kit you need to look out for. Perfect for that Sunday long run. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the…
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On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by Tom Wheatley for another Christmas special. The team look back 2022's 60 Years of Bond celebrations, do a spoiler-filled review of Daniel Craig's new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, play a game of higher or lower, and look ahead to the future of B…
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On the latest episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by Jack Cross to tackle 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies. The team do a mammoth deep dive into the story behind Pierce Brosnan's second outing as James Bond 007. We explore the troubles that impacted development and production, the team behind the film, the …
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On the latest episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy tackle 1965's The World Is Not Enough The team do a deep dive into the story behind Sir Sean Connery's fourth outing as James Bond 007. We explore the legal wrangling behind the book, the team behind the film, the story of its production, its cast, crew, the loca…
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On the latest episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler and Brendan Duffy are joined by Cinema Savvy's George Aldridge to tackle 1999's The World Is Not Enough The team do a deep dive into the story behind Pierce Brosnan's third outing as James Bond 007. We explore the team behind the film, the story of its production, its cast, crew, …
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British sailing writer and America's Cup aficionado Magnus Wheatley has been obsessed with yacht racing's oldest and most prestigious competition since he was in his mid-teens..By Justin Chisholm
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