Best Dan Connolly Podcasts (2025)

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Stevie K's Valentines Podcast Show 2025 / Dan Reed / David Coverdale / Deborah Bonham / Peter Bullick / BB + Beggsy / Billy Connolly - in a Loving Valentines Podcast Show 56:04

25d ago56:04

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Valentines Podcast Show 2025 / Dan Reed / David Coverdale / Deborah Bonham / Peter Bullick / BB + Beggsy / Billy Connolly - in a Loving Valentines Podcast Show...it was great meeting so many over so many years of " Music and Memories" = enjoy the tunes ( Cuddle up on Valentines) hee he…

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The Royal What-Ifs: We Know Not What We May Be... 35:39

4d ago35:39

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Welcome to our Royal Romance season. On this episode, we’ll be talking about Royal Pairs that never got together. The couples in question were considered by the powers that be, or they took a fancy to each other, but they either weren’t allowed to follow through with their plans, or fate decided otherwise. We’re looking at four such couples today, …

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EE 406 - From Idea to Impact: The Courage to Start Your Own Business with Keogh's Crisps & Advanced Cosmoetics 1:06:12

4d ago1:06:12

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The Entrepreneur Experiment Live Special with The Local Enterprise Offices: Lessons from Ireland’s Top Founders. To celebrate Local Enterprise Week, we sit down with Tom Keogh of Keogh’s Crisps and Noreen Hackett of Advanced Cosmetics to uncover the real stories behind building globally recognised brands from Ireland. Tom shares how his family farm…

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Illuminating the World of Peasants, Nuns and Queens with Gemma Hollman 50:50

8d ago50:50

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Gemma Hollman is back on the show! This time with her latest book Women in the Middle Ages: Illuminating the World of Peasants, Nuns and Queens (Abbeville Press). This book has women’s stories told with some serious help from contemporary art. How were women depicted in paintings, pictures and drawi…

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Improbable Matches at the Royal Court: My Heart Flies to Your Service 43:39

11d ago43:39

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Join us this month and explore the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings. My Heart Flies to Your Service... On this episode of our Valentines S…

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Episode 85 - Felipe Serradourada Guimaraes 55:39

10d ago55:39

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Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-85-felipe-serradourada-guimaraes Episode #85 features Felipe Serradourada Guimaraes, the recently appointed ECD at BBH. It was a real pleasure talking with Felipe, who we think is the only creative ever to go from being on placement at BBH, to being the ECD at BBH. That is some achievement, but no …

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EE 405 - From 0 to 300 Million Users: The Growth Story of Sean Blanchfield’s Startups 1:55:00

11d ago1:55:00

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Sean Blanchfield, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Demonware, PageFair, and Jentic, to unpack his journey from student entrepreneur to scaling and selling tech companies. Sean shares candid insights into the early days of launching startups in Ireland, how Demonware became…

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Titanic Legacy: The Captain, The Daughter and The Spy with Dan E Parkes 57:43

14d ago57:43

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Please welcome to the podcast Dan E Parkes, he has just released a book called Titanic Legacy: The Captain, the Daughter and the Spy with Amberley Publishing. What happened to the family of Titanic’s captain E J Smith after the sinking? Where their lives affected by other disasters of the 20th century? Is it true that his daughter’s husband is the …

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Love amid Revolution: These Violent Delights have Violent Ends 1:15:13

18d ago1:15:13

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This month please join us in exploring the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings. On this episode, we’ll be talking about Royal Couples who fac…

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EE 404 - From €10K Investment to Multimillion-Euro Beauty Empire: Aimee Connolly’s Story 1:11:05

18d ago1:11:05

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Aimee Connolly, the powerhouse founder behind Sculpted by Aimee. From working on makeup counters at 16 to building one of Ireland’s most successful beauty brands, Aimee shares her incredible journey of bootstrapping her way to the top. She reveals the bold steps she took—cold e…

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Murder, She Wrote in Anglo-Saxon... with Annie Whitehead 56:03

20d ago56:03

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Let’s talk about murder that was happening in Anglo-Saxon England, who was killing whom, why and what was the punishment? With kings and queens, Did primogeniture or the lack of it made any difference? What were the most gruesome cases? Annie Whitehead wrote a book on True Murder History in Anglo-Saxon England, with the tagline Justice, Wergild, Re…

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Iconic Power Couples: My Bounty is as Boundless as the Sea 41:52

25d ago41:52

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This month please join us in exploring the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings. On this, the first episode of our Valentines series of 2025, …

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EE 403 - We Raised $54 million & Here’s What We Learned - The Protex AI Story - Part II with Dan Hobbs & Ciaran O'Mara 1:26:11

26d ago1:26:11

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Two of our all-time favourite guests return to the pod to announce their $36 million fundraising round! In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Dan Hobbs & Ciarán O’Mara, the co-founders of Protex AI, a startup using computer vision to prevent workplace accidents before they happen. They first appeared on the podcast…

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Reinventing... the Renaissance with Ada Palmer 1:26:03

26d ago1:26:03

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Please welcome to the podcast Ada Palmer, who is talking about her new book - Inventing The Renaissance, just published with Head of Zeus. Let’s dive in and debunk some myths, shall we? Get Inventing the Renaissance: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/inventing-the-renaissance-9781035910120/ (UK) https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/I/bo246…

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Olivia Bange - Biology in a Ball - The Crop Capsules Company 17:48

26d ago17:48

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G'day and welcome, This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory. Today guest is Olivia Bange from The Crop Capsular Company Olivia Bange grew up in Narrabri, NSW, and has always had a keen interest in agricultural innovation. She started with …

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Episode 84 - The Great Outdoors 24:58

1M ago24:58

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To (belatedly) welcome in the new year, we decided to go forth into The Great Outdoors and discuss plans for 2025. We covered all sorts of stuff: the need for a new sponsor, upcoming guests, a book of the show, masterclasses, talks, merchandise and more. Let us know if you have any feelings about any of this as we always want to hear what our liste…

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Poet Mystic Widow Wife with Hetta Howes 28:50

1M ago28:50

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Let’s talk about women’s lives in the medieval era, did you know that they wrote books under their own names? They had a sense of humour? Let’s talk of those women who lived lives on their own terms… We’re sitting down with Hetta Howes, who has recently published her first book with Bloomsbury, called Poet Mystic Widow Wife. Welcome, Hetta! Get Poe…

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EE 402 - The 2025 Wealth Playbook: How to Get Rich & Stay Happy - Sahil Bloom 1:35:16

1M ago1:35:16

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Sahil Bloom went from private equity investor to one of the most influential creators and investors in the world—without a plan. In this episode, he shares his founder formula for success, why money isn’t the answer, and the hidden struggles behind entrepreneurship. We discuss defining your own version of wealth, battling imposter syndrome, and the…

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The Master of Measham Hall with Anna Abney 37:10

1M ago37:10

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Today we’re sitting down with Anna Abney, who has written a historical fiction quadrilogy set in Stuart England, the first book is called The Master of Measham Hall, published by Duckworth Books. Let’s dive deep into the Restoration era with the Great Plague making its mark. As the story progresses, it will take us all the way to the Glorious Revol…

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Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Duchess of Suffolk with Amy McElroy 56:16

1M ago56:16

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Let’s welcome back Amy McElroy, to talk about Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VII, sister of Henry VIII, Queen of France by first marriage and Duchess of Suffolk by second. If you remember the Showtime series The Tudors, that’s the one who marries Henry Cavill, and if you watched the recent Amazon Prime show My Lady Jane, which is awesome, by the way…

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EE 401 - Brewing Success: Colin Harmon's Journey from Spare Room to 3fe Coffee Empire 1:34:37

1M ago1:34:37

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In this episode, we sit down with Colin Harmon, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Ireland’s coffee culture. From starting as a barista to building 3fe, one of Ireland's most respected coffee brands, Colin shares his journey of entrepreneurship, branding, and the shifting landscape of social spaces. We explore: Why traditional social spaces l…

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If It Ain’t Baroque Music with Nicholas McGegan 54:03

1M ago54:03

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Today we have a very special guest. He is an OBE and a Grammy award nominee. He has conducted Baroque music the world over, and today he joined us for a chat about his decades-long career, his love of music, the history of his family and of course, his upcoming 75th birthday. Welcome, Nic! Find Nic: https://www.nicholasmcgegan.com/ Listen to Nic: h…

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Reinventing Katharine of Aragon with Heather R Darsie 35:28

1M ago35:28

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Heather R Darsie is back on the podcast, this time with her upcoming new book "Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess: I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem", published by Amberley Books. Let's re-evaluate what we know of Katharine, as the daughter of Spain. What family drama did she leave behind? What was going on the continent when Henry was trying to …

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New Year, New Rules, New Era 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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Dan Casey was once again joined by Seamus Brady to discuss the weekend's GAA action! And boy was there plenty to talk about especially with the implementation of the new rules in Gaelic football They looked at Dublin v Mayo, Tyrone v Derry, Galway v Armagh as well as the thrilling clash of Roscommon v Down Of course they turned their attention to a…

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Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis (Bonus Episode) 6:39

1M ago6:39

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This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year. In this mini episode we’re chatting to Nicola Tallis about the great Tudor Matriarch, Margaret Beaufort. Welcome, Nicola! Join the Festival: Cathedral: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/peterborough/peterbo…

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Queen-Making with Elizabeth Norton (Bonus Episode) 12:37

1M ago12:37

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This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year. In this mini episode we’re chatting to Dr Elizabeth Norton as she prepares for her talk on Reigning Spanish Queens. Welcome back, Elizabeth! Join the Festival: Cathedral: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/p…

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The Imagery of Mary I with Peter Stiffell (Bonus Episode) 7:08

1M ago7:08

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This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year. In this mini episode let’s chat to Peter Stiffel as he teases us on the topic of his upcoming talk at the festival Welcome, Peter! Join the Festival: Cathedral: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/peterboroug…

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EE 400 - Ask Me Anything - AMA episode with Gary 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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With 400 episodes under my belt, I'm turning the mic on myself to share the origins of this passion project that started as a side experiment and grew into a full-fledged business. This is an AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode where I answer all the questions you sent in over the last few weeks. How does the pod make money? What do I look for in a guest…

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The Marriage That Made the Tudors with Nathen Amin (Bonus Episode) 10:26

2M ago10:26

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This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year. In this mini episode let’s chat to Nathen Amin as he teases us on the topic of his upcoming talk at the festival Welcome back, Nathen! Get Son of Prophecy: https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-pag…

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Katharine of Aragon Festival in Peterborough with Jackson van Uden (Bonus Episode) 10:55

2M ago10:55

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This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year. Let’s talk to Jackson van Uden - the man in charge of the festival and find out more about this celebration of Katharine of Aragon. Please enjoy this bonus episode. Join the Festival: Cathedral: https://www.ticke…

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Educating the Tudors with Amy McElroy 58:18

2M ago58:18

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How were people educated in the 16th century England? Did girls and boys have different curriculums? Did Henry VIII’s antics influence education at all? And what were the whipping boys? Let’s welcome Amy McElroy, and we’ll be talking about her book Educating the Tudors, published by Pen & Sword. Find Amy: https://amymcelroy.blog/ Educating the Tudo…

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EE 399 - The Formula for Scaling a Premium Brand with Mary Sadlier - Coole Swan 1:28:56

2M ago1:28:56

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Join Gary as we sit down with Mary Sadlier, the powerhouse behind Coole Swan, the premium Irish cream brand taking the world by storm. From navigating challenges to owning 3% of the U.S. market, Mary shares her journey of resilience, innovation, and growth. In this episode, you'll discover: How Mary overcame setbacks to scale Coole Swan globally. T…

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Hamish Munro - Agtech Tsunami, How To Maximise Tech So That Its Not A Distraction - Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd TBC 21:24

2M ago21:24

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G'day and welcome, This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory. Today guest is Hamish Munro from Pairtree Hamish is a 5th generation mixed cattle and cropping farmer from Central NSW, spending a season at Auvergne Station, Timber Creek, NT in…

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John Morton: Henry's Shadow with Ashley Wood 20:52

2M ago20:52

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Today our guest is Ashley Wood, and we’re talking about his new Amberley Published book - Henry’s Shadow, which tells us about the life and times of John Morton, a cleric who was a very important figure during the Wars of the Roses. John Morton was born during the reign of Henry V, with the memory of Henry IV still in the air, and died during the r…

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Scotland's Medieval Queens: A Crown of Margarets with Sharon Bennett Connolly 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Welcome to season SIX of our independent history podcast. Today we’re talking to Sharon Bennett Connolly, about her upcoming book “Scotland’s Medieval Queens”, soon to be published by Pen & Sword. What do you call a collection of Royal Margarets? A Crown? A Madge? In Sharon's latest book, there is a significant and above average congregation of Roy…

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Episode 83 - Aidan McClure 1:35:11

2M ago1:35:11

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Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-83-aidan-mcclure Episode #83 features the super-charming, super-talented Aidan McClure, CCO and co-founder of Wonderhood Studios. We caught up with Aidan just before Christmas and had a great natter. We heard the story of how he got onto the Watford Copywriting course by pretending to be the Queen.…

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EE 398 - Think Like a Founder: Brain Mastery Special with Keith Barry 1:25:48

2M ago1:25:48

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In this brain special of The Entrepreneur Experiment, we dive deep into the world of mental mastery with renowned brain hacker Keith Barry. Known for his groundbreaking work in hacking the human mind, Keith helps individuals and corporations achieve sustainable, meaningful change at a neurological level. In this episode, Keith shares: The art and s…

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The Death of Katharine of Aragon with Jackson van Uden 10:42

2M ago10:42

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It is the 7th January 1536, Katharine of Aragon dies a few weeks after her 50th birthday. She dies ignored by her husband Henry VIII and unable to see her daughter. Let's talk to Jackson van Uden and find out more about the death of this great Queen... Please enjoy this bonus episode. Find Jackson here: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ https://www…

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The Battle of Wakefield with Jackson van Uden 43:13

2M ago43:13

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It is the 30th December 1460, the Battle of Wakefield is about to unfold... This is one of the lesser known conflicts of the Wars of the Roses, yet its legacy is immense. Let’s talk to Jackson van Uden and find out why… Find Jackson here: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/ https://www.youtube.com/channel…

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Pomp & Piety at the Stuart Court with Ben Norman 59:34

2M ago59:34

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For this #StuartSunday , Let’s talk about the habits of the Stuarts, what did they wear, what did they believe? How does the pomp and piety go together? And what makes the 17th century so great and unique? Today we chat to Ben Norman, who’s written a book Pomp and Piety: Everyday Life of the Aristocracy in Stuart England, published by Amberley. Get…

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Kateryn Parr: Henry VIII's Sixth Queen with Laura Adkins 40:46

3M ago40:46

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Let’s talk about Kateryn Parr - the last wife of Henry VIII. Who were her first two husbands? Was she indeed the one who survived? What was her relationship like with her step-children? She must have been quite a woman for Henry to leave her as regent when he went to fight the French. To chat all things Kateryn, we have Laura Adkins, who recently p…

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Mary Windsor, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood with Elisabeth Basford 40:29

3M ago40:29

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It is my absolute pleasure to announce today’s guest - please welcome Elisabeth Basford to the pod, and we talk about HRH Princess Mary Windsor, the paternal aunt to the late Queen, sister to the Duke of Windsor and daughter of George V and Queen Mary. Elisabeth has published her book Princess Mary: First Modern Princess with The History Press. Get…

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Stevie K's Podcast sign off for 2024 Happy Christmas and Happy New Year for 2025 Thanks everyone for tuning into the Show 3:40

3M ago3:40

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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast sign off for 2024 Happy Christmas and Happy New Year for 2025 Thanks everyone for tuning into the Show, it's been great having you all here listening, Much appreciated. Thanks again Stevie K. Thanks for a great year in 2024 - Love you all and thanks for Listening.…

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Season 5 Christmas Bonus Episode 8 / Live Pod from St. Josephs Football Club 37:43

3M ago37:43

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Drop us a text. We'd love to hear from you Join myself Mark and some very special guests for our first ever live Pod. Thanks to everyone at the brilliant St. Josephs Football Club, Dublin, Ireland for allowing us to be part of your amazing Coach Education event. Continued success to everyone associated with the club. Forward to the goal! Support th…

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Steel Lobsters: Crown, Commonwealth, and the Last Knights in England with Myke Cole 43:48

3M ago43:48

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Ever seen medieval knights with guns? The English Civil War of the 17th century had some of their warriors dressed in medieval armour, as they were sporting the latest gun technology… these knights were under the command of Sir Arthur Hesilrige, one of the underrated figures of this conflict. Today we’re talking to Myke Cole, as Sir Arthur and his …

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EE 397 - 2025 Founders’ Forecast: Nadia Adan & Michael Corcoran’s Bold Predictions 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

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Welcome to the final podcast of 2024. In this special episode recorded live at the first-ever guests reunion in Dublin, I sit down with two of my most popular guests, Nadia Adan and Michael Corcoran. We look back on the highs and lows of 2024 sharing the lessons, wins and learnings from the year. With over 70 founders in the audience, we also delve…

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Dan Kittredge - What is the Bionutrient Meter? Bionutrient Food Association 19:44

3M ago19:44

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G'day and welcome, This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory. Today guest is Dan Kittridge from Bionutrient Food Association. Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the B…

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Episode 82 - Best of 2024 1:26:31

3M ago1:26:31

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Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-82-best-of-2024 BtB best of 2024 / Christmas special Yes folks it’s the biggie. The one you’ve been waiting for. Behind the Billboard’s ‘Best of 2024’ with some mince pies and festive cheer thrown in for good measure. Plus some big news from our Dan. In our humble opinion it’s been another great ye…

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Katharine of Aragon: The Queen of England with Jackson van Uden 40:05

3M ago40:05

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It is 16th December 1535. Katharine of Aragon is dying at Kimbolton Castle, she just turned 50 years old, she knows she will never see her only child again, and her husband has utterly abandoned her. She would die three weeks later. The story of Katharine is one of courage, determination and stoicism. One can only admire her. ...Today we’re talking…

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Catalina de Aragón: The Daughter of Spain with Emma Cahill Marrón 1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

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On the 16th December 1485, a little girl was born to the reigning Catholic monarchs of Castile and Aragon - the little girl was named Catalina. She grew up to be one of the most famous women in English history. Not only was she the youngest daughter of Isabel of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, she was sister to Juana la Loca, she was also mother t…

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