Best Alice Lloyd Podcasts (2024)

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#378 - The Cleopatras: A Dialogue with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones 1:13:28

1h ago1:13:28

1:13:28

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones about the history of the various Cleopatra queens. They discuss the 7 major Cleopatras, gender roles and norms in Egypt, and the context of the Antigonids, Ptolemies, and Seleucids. They talk about Cleopatra I, incestuous marriages, Potbelly and Cleopatra II and III. They dis…

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#377- The Myth of American Idealism: A Dialogue with Nathan J. Robinson 1:02:07

2h ago1:02:07

1:02:07

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nathan J. Robinson about US foreign policy. They discuss his collaboration with Noam Chomsky, myth of American idealism, and positive elements of US foreign policy. They discuss US foreign policy in Latin America, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel and Palestine, and China. They talk about current…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Carys Lloyd Episode 1:13:43

1h ago1:13:43

1:13:43

For this episode I am joined by young British rider, Carys Lloyd. Carys comes from a cycling family, racing multiple disciplines growing up and as she moved through the youth ranks. When Carys stepped up to junior, she started to focus on track and road, having been selected onto the British junior track and road programme. Over the past 2 years, C…

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#376 - Lessons and Laws of Angela Merkel: A Dialogue with Melissa Eddy 1:09:48

20m ago1:09:48

1:09:48

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Melissa Eddy about the life and chancellorship of Angela Merkel. They discuss Merkel’s general themes and profile, gender and fashion, and her East German origins. They talk about her major achievements, criticisms, interactions with world leaders, her legacy, and many more topics. Melissa Eddy is…

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#375 - We Have Never Been Woke: A Dialogue with Musa al-Gharbi 1:57:59

2d ago1:57:59

1:57:59

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Musa al-Gharbi about the new elite, “wokeness,” and symbolic capitalism. They discuss why we should still care about “wokeness” and cancel culture, history of the four great “awokenings,” and sincerity of those that have “woke” beliefs. They define and discuss symbolic capitalism, people denying t…

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#374 - The Horse and The Rise of Empires: A Dialogue with David Chaffetz 1:15:24

5d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Chaffetz about the history of the horse and impact with empires. They discuss the origins of the horse and living alongside humans, herding and horse milk, domesticating the horse and riding horses. They talk about the Steppe environment, rise of chariots, the Scythians and mounted combat, h…

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#373 - The Indomitable Will of Lyndon Johnson: A Dialogue with Mark Updegrove 1:01:07

13d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Mark Updegrove about the Presidency of Lyndon Johnson. They discuss the elusive figure of LBJ, his intuition for politics, and ascending to the Presidency. They talk about the “Johnson treatment,” Civil Rights, Lady Bird, and his war on poverty. They discuss his foreign policy, not running for re-…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Ben Askey Episode 43:14

11d ago43:14

43:14

In this episode, I speak with U23 rider from Continental Groupama FDJ, Ben Askey. Ben raced a mix of all disciplines when growing up racing in the UK as a youth rider. After the COVID pandemic, Ben stepped up to junior and had the chance to race internationally in road, cyclocross and mountain bike. Now as a U23, Ben puts his focus on road, spendin…

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#372 - A History of the Bible: A Dialogue with Bruce Gordon 1:41:00

21d ago1:41:00

1:41:00

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Bruce Gordon about a history of the Bible. They discuss the origins of how the Bible formed in the 2nd Century, original audience of the Bible, Codex and canonization and how we got 66 books. They talk about original languages, the Bible as an icon and symbol, different ways of reading and interpr…

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#371- Blinded by Digital Realities: A Dialogue with Renée DiResta 55:30

21d ago55:30

55:30

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Renée DiResta about misinformation and digital delusions. They define misinformation and disinformation, rise of influencers, and incentive structures. They discuss audience capture, online ethical responsibilities, the Twitter files, election interference, and many other topics. Renée DiResta is …

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#370 - The Life and Death of the American Worker: A Dialogue with Alice Driver 50:52

24d ago50:52

50:52

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Alice Driver about immigrants working at meatpacking factories. They discuss moral beauty in immigrants work, immigrants who work in meatpacking factories, and how the factories operate. They talk about onsite medical clinics, the Clintons relationship with Tyson Foods, and challenges during the p…

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#369 - Karl Marx's Capital I: A Dialogue with Paul North and Paul Reitter 1:29:08

28d ago1:29:08

1:29:08

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul North and Paul Reitter about their new English translation of Karl Marx’s Capital I. They discuss their process editing and translation Capital I, the 2nd German edition and various English and French translations, and the motivations for Marx. They discuss Marx’s thought and Marx’s impact, h…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Ella Wyllie Episode 1:01:19

26d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

For this episode I am joined by Ella Wyllie, rider for Liv AlUla Jayco and 2024 New Zealand National Road Race Champion. Ella tells me about growing up in a cycling family and how joining the school cycling team helped her develop as a rider. As a Junior, Ella had a lot of success on the road, winning the National Time Trial before being selected t…

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#368 - The Rise of Illiberalism: A Dialogue with Marlene Laruelle 1:31:02

1M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Marlene Laruelle about the rise of Illiberalism. They talk about liberalism, illiberalism, impact of immigration and socioeconomic issues, and the current and future state of the EU. They discuss Le Pen and far-right in France, Orban in Hungary, the AFD in Germany, and state of Central Eurasian co…

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#367 - How The World Made The West: A Dialogue with Josephine Quinn 1:41:26

1M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Josephine Quinn about a 4,000 year history of the world. They discuss why “the West” is not an accurate or helpful framing, civilizational thinking, importance of sailing, and different people groups in one region. They also talked about the importance of ancient/isolated languages (i.e., Sumerian…

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#366 - The Presidency of John Adams: A Dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky 1:26:51

1M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky about the presidency of John Adams. They provide an overview of Adams’s presidency, maintaining the cabinet, the XYZ affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, Fries Rebellion, replacing Pickering and McHenry, Election of 1800, legacy of Adams, and many more topics. Lindsay M. Chervinsky …

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Becky Storrie Episode 1:42:37

2M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

In this episode, I am joined by rider for DSM Firmenich PostNL, Becky Storrie. Becky started her sporting interests with triathlon on the Isle Of Man, which took her to a high level and got her a scholarship at the University of Stirling. Becky's battles with chronic fatigue syndrome during her time at uni ultimately lead to her placing her focus o…

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#365 - The Language Puzzle: A Dialogue with Steven Mithen 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Steven Mithen about the evolutionary history of language. They discuss the language puzzle, provide an overview of human evolution, importance of bipedalism, and fossil record gaps. They discuss different human species, how language works, origins and spread of different languages, and the physiol…

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#364 - The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement: A Dialogue with Benjamin Nathans 1:35:03

2M ago1:35:03

1:35:03

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Benjamin Nathans about the Soviet dissident movement. They discuss how he complied all of the narratives together, why the Soviet dissident movement matters and how the Soviet legal system was used. They discuss civil disobedience vs. civil obedience, Alexander Volpin, Sinyavsky-Daniel affair, and…

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#363 - Understanding Political Polling: A Dialogue with Brett Loyd 2:13:56

2M ago2:13:56

2:13:56

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Brett Loyd on political polling. They discuss what polls can and cannot tell us, sample size, random sampling, flex quotas, weighting variables, and sample characteristics. They talk about question order and wording on polling surveys, phone and online polling, internal vs. external polling and na…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Matteo Trentin Episode 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

In this episode Matteo Trentin joins me to share his amazing cycling life story. Matteo has raced pretty much every road race you can think of throughout his career and is one of a select group of riders to have won stages in all 3 Grand Tours. We chat about his progression from racing Road and Cyclocross in Italy as a Junior to heading all over th…

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#362 - Liberalism and The Holy Alliance: A Dialogue with Isaac Nakhimovsky 1:46:17

2M ago1:46:17

1:46:17

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Isaac Nakhimovsky about the holy alliance. They discuss understanding current events through historical events, what is the holy alliance, “friend of mankind,” debates around the holy alliance, La Harpe and Czartoryski, Krug, Kant, and history of religion, league of nations, and the holy alliance …

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#361 - Hawks and Doves: Elites on Foreign Policy: A Dialogue with Elizabeth Saunders 1:43:11

2M ago1:43:11

1:43:11

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Elizabeth Saunders on elites dictating foreign policy. They discuss negative public opinion, the elites comprised of military, administration, and legislators, and the differences with hawks and doves. They talk about McNamara and LBJ in Vietnam, Truman, Korea, and Taiwan, and Bush in Afghanistan …

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The NatWest Business Show: Beth Tweddle on staying true to her purpose 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

Join Angellica for part four of our special Team GB series as she talks to Beth Tweddle. The world champion and Olympic gymnastics medallist discusses her transferable skills and the highs and lows of starting a business. Follow Beth Tweddle: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bethtweddlenews1/ X - https://twitter.com/bethtweddlenews/ Please not…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Flora Perkins Episode 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

In this episode I am joined by current Under 23 British National Road Race Champion and rider for Fenix-Deceuninck, Flora Perkins. After racing on the road and track as a youth, Flora's time on the bike as a Junior was affected by the Covid pandemic but success in the Netherlands at the end of 2021 led Flora to join Le Col Wahoo the following year.…

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#360 - Why Animals Talk?: A Dialogue with Arik Kershenbaum 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Arik Kershenbaum about why and how animals communicate with each other. They discuss the differences between language and communication in animals, respectfully communicating with animals, and the six animals he studied for communication. They talk about howling in wolves, clicks in dolphins, comp…

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#359 - Alternative Economies: A Dialogue with Nick Romeo 1:35:17

3M ago1:35:17

1:35:17

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nick Romeo on different and alternative economies. They talked about reimagining capitalism, improving economic pedagogy in academia, True Price, a living wage, and Job Guarantee program. They discuss the gig economy, purpose economy, scaling alternative economies, and many more topics. Nick Romeo…

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The NatWest Business Show: Deji Akande on the art of athlete management 38:40

2M ago38:40

38:40

Join Angellica Bell in conversation with Deji Akande, founder of Gateway Sports talent agency. Deji dives into his journey to success, and the sacrifices he’s made to start his own business. Listen to Deji share his tips and tricks on how to establish yourself in the world of sports & entertainment. Follow Deji Akande: Instagram - https://www.insta…

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#358 - Observing Evolutionary Change: A Dialogue with B. Rosemary Grant 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with B. Rosemary Grant on her life and work on genetics and evolutionary change. They discuss an overview of her life and research, her childhood and being raised in England in WWII, her interest in genetics, and moving to Canada and meeting her husband. They discuss how she balanced raising a family a…

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The NatWest Business Show: Alice Dearing on navigating business beyond the pool 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Join Angellica Bell as she speaks with Alice Dearing, Team GB’s first black, female Olympic swimmer. Alice shares her journey to the games, the triumphs, and the subsequent challenges that come with planning for the future. She discusses her work with the Black Swimming Association and her new venture, SYWM as she continues to make waves in and out…

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#357 - A History of Nomads: A Dialogue of Anthony Sattin 1:41:35

3M ago1:41:35

1:41:35

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Anthony Sattin about the history of Nomads on our planet. They discuss humans as naturally nomadic, Göbekli Tepe, Çatalhöyük and early settlements, Uruk and the epic of Gilgamesh, and domestication of horses. They talk about the Persian empire, Scythian empire, and nomadic identity. They discuss t…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Josh Giddings Episode 1:25:33

3M ago1:25:33

1:25:33

For this episode I am joined by British rider Josh Giddings. Currently riding for Lotto Dstny Development Team, Josh has recently signed a 2 year Pro contract and is stepping up the Lotto Dstny World Tour team. Josh grew up riding and racing on the road and on the track and had success in both as a youth including winning the Youth Tour of Assen an…

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The NatWest Business Show: Chris Hoy on becoming an amateur all over again 45:50

3M ago45:50

45:50

In this episode host Angellica Bell speaks to Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic champion and more recently an investor and business founder. Chris and Angellica discuss a variety of topics including ventures with Skarper, Hoy Bikes and his children’s novels. They also talk about Chris’s athlete’s mindset and how this propelled him forward in the busi…

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#356 - Ending the Dark Ages of Quantum Theory: A Dialogue with Adam Forrest Kay 1:27:36

3M ago1:27:36

1:27:36

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Adam Forrest Kay about the history and current state of quantum mechanics. They discuss the current state of quantum mechanics, overview of modern physics, and the impact of Niels Bohr. They also talk about light and vision, double slit experiment, Fourier analysis, Schrödinger’s equation, Bell’s …

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#355 - Nomadic Empires of the Steppes: A Dialogue with Kenneth Harl 1:52:13

3M ago1:52:13

1:52:13

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kenneth Harl about the various nomadic empires of the steppes. They discuss the origins of nomadic peoples, Tocharian texts, and why language is essential for understanding nomadic peoples. They talk about the Turkish language, nomadic spread over 35 centuries, the Steppe, and nomadic identity. Th…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Harrison Wood Episode 57:37

3M 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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#354 - Liberalism As A Way Of Life: A Dialogue with Alexandre Lefebvre 2:06:34

4M ago2:06:34

2:06:34

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Alexandre Lefebvre about the many facets of liberalism. They discuss morals and values from liberalism, Christianity’s impact on liberalism and Western society, defining liberalism, and the differences between liberalism and conservatism. They also talk about the philosophy of Rawls, swearing, fai…

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#353 - A History of the Muslim World: A Dialogue with Michael Cook 3:22:26

4M ago3:22:26

3:22:26

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a conversation with Michael Cook about the history of the Muslim world. They discuss Islamic civilization from origins to modernity, early antecedents before Islam, genesis of Islam, and the Prophet Muhammad and his creation of a monotheistic religion and state. They discuss succession after the death of Muhammad…

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#352 - Our Bayesian Priors: A Dialogue with Tom Chivers 1:16:45

4M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Tom Chivers about Bayesian probability and the impact Bayesian priors have on ourselves. They define Bayesian priors, Thomas Bayes, subjective aspects of Bayes theorem, and the problematic elements of statistical figures such as Galton, Pearson, and Fisher. They talk about the replication crisis, …

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#351 - RNA as Catalyst: A Dialogue with Thomas Cech 50:37

4M ago50:37

50:37

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Thomas Cech about RNA as a major catalyst in organic systems. They discuss why RNA does not get discussed as much as DNA, basics of DNA, RNA as a catalyst, and the splicing capabilities of RNA. They also talk about transcription, translation, and splicing, RNA as internal catalyst and external cat…

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#350 - Voices From The New Syrian Diaspora: A Dialogue with Wendy Pearlman 1:09:04

4M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Wendy Pearlman about the voices from the new Syrian Diaspora. They discuss the various reasons for telling Syrian stories, protests around the world, the ongoing Syrian conflict, concept of home and internal displacement. They also talked about leaving Syria and rebuilding elsewhere, maintaining c…

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#349 - A Damascus Massacre: A Dialogue with Eugene Rogan 1:32:31

4M ago1:32:31

1:32:31

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Eugene Rogan about the 1860 Damascus massacre. They discuss why the 1860 Damascus massacre is still relevant, relationship between Egypt and the Ottomans, Mishaqa as US Vice-Consulate in Damascus, Ottoman Tanzimat Reforms, Druzes and Maronites with rising tensions in Lebanon and Damascus. They als…

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