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An indie music podcast. Made in Edinburgh in Scotland, but with podsafe music from all over the world. Will our host make it through to the end without making any mistakes? It's unlikely, but the only way to find out is to listen.
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The Quest Express podcast is for people who love travel, history, innovation, learning, artists & entrepreneurs. We'll feature three episodes each week and "land" in a new city every 4-8 weeks. We've spoken to the most interesting people in: Venice, Italy; New Orleans, Louisiana; Edinburgh, Scotland, and Jerusalem, Israel. Where should we go next?
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Regular film show from the Cinetopia podcast team, reviewing the latest releases (slanted towards arthouse cinema), and interviews with film professionals as well as highlighting industry specific masterclasses we produce in Edinburgh. Cinetopia is a organisation aiming to make film and filmmaking more approachable and diverse within Edinburgh and beyond. We offer low-cost film screenings for local communities & organise free networking events that bring filmmakers in the early stages of the ...
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Join us for a series of lectures to celebrate the legacy of David Hume. 2011 marks the tercentenary of the birth of philosopher David Hume, one of our most distinguished alumni. Throughout the year, distinguished speakers will explore the impact of Hume across a wide range of disciplines. David Hume was born in Edinburgh in 1711, attended the University of Edinburgh from 1723, and died in Edinburgh in 1776, having meanwhile achieved worldwide fame as an historian and philosopher. Hume and hi ...
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The Guilty Feminist

Deborah Frances-White

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Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her special guests as they discuss topics “all 21st century feminists agree on” while confessing their insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their lofty principles. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, screenwriter and is hugely in demand for her corporate seminars.
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Incredible life stories of Neurodivergent people sharing what it‘s like to live on different spectrums with many traits. Autistic, ADHD, Dyspraxic, Dyscalculic, Tourettes and OCD guests tell us about their childhoods, education, work and personal life - and how their mental health has been impacted by being wired differently.
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Comedians Liam Withnail and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd listen to the greatest albums of all time in order to compile a playlist of the best music ever. Recorded in Monkey Barrel Comedy studios in Edinburgh. Featuring such beloved segments as Secret Posho and Tattoo Woohoo/Tattoo Boohoo. Enjoy! Check out the Patreon! Extra Episodes, Ad Free, Pre Sale - and more! https://www.patreon.com/EnjoyAnAlbum
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13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

Ana Szabo, Nick Adams, Amy Nichols and Lacey Gee

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13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast is a deep dive into everything Taylor Swift, her extensive discography, and all of her accomplishments. She is literally The Man of the music industry, after all. Join Nick Adams, Ana Szabo, Amy Nichols and Lacey Gee every Tuesday as they break down a Taylor Swift song (TV only, of course, depending on which era we are currently in... What Era are we even in anyway?) and answer questions such as... Who was the inspiration behind that song? What connection ties ...
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Filibuster

The Nerd Party

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Each week Filibuster looks at the latest in film, pop culture, the festival circuit, and entertainment news. We also interview the talent involved in creating movies, literature, and television made all around the world.
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Chris was with Caroline on the Ross in spring 1985 but doesn't have a single photo of himself in the studio from that time after he lent the pics (and negs!) to a friend who lost the lot. Prior to that, he'd been on Dart Radio in his hometown of Dartford, Kent, alongside future Caroline colleagues Dave Foster and Tony Christian. A spell on a cable station, Radio Thamesmead, in south London, lead to former Radio Caroline man Jason Wolfe handing Chris's demo tape onto the team onboard the Ross ...
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We hear it from people all the time.. They don’t have any Swiftie friends in real life that understand the obsession, buy into the theories or just want to talk about Taylor Swift in general! That’s just one of the reasons that SwiftSpace is such an amazing app! We talk to Ben, the creator of SwiftSpace to find out what he had in mind when he made …
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Send us a Text Message. BONUS: Today we sit down with Joyce Brand, Author of Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazan Model for Free Cities. If you've ever wondered if you're actually free, you probably aren't. With so much polarization in America, and with the doom & gloom of global agendas, this conversation is a good reminder that we are at our nature…
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In an off-world colony, Alexi works maintenance on apartments built into the flesh of a mummified giant. Under assault from a rare storm, the jobs pile up, and it soon becomes clear to Alexi that the residents are no longer safe in their homes. Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 05 July 2024. Find the original at magazine.met…
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It’s taken us all year long but it is over now.. It’s time for us to do our initial rankings of the pop bible, 1989 Taylor’s Version. How have our rankings changed since our initial rankings? Do we have any song surprises? And is there a long overdue payoff that happens in this episode? Nick Adams, Ana Szabo, Amy Nichols and Lacey Gee do the final …
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Send us a Text Message. For bookings & private events, call us: 833-QUEST-55, Option 2 BONUS: In today's final episode with comedian, Tom Dreesen, The Quest Express reveals stories from Dreesen's "Sinatra era" when he toured the globe with Frank for over 13 years. You'll hear Sinatra stories from behind the curtain, and have the opportunity to join…
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Send us a Text Message. How did Tom Dreesen, reinvent himself from life insurance salesman, to Carson favorite on the Tonight Show as a stand-up comedian, to opening for Sammy Davis Jr. and later Frank Sinatra? Today, Tom shares with The Quest Express the powerful mindset that overcame concrete walls, destitution, and frustrating delays during thos…
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Writer-director Paul Hendy brings back three comedians through performers Bob Golding, Damian Williams and Simon Cartwright. Every year, the Edinburgh Fringe programme features solo performances about real people, which in the past have included Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe in Tim Whitnall’s Morecambe from 2009, Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper in …
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Send us a Text Message. BONUS: Today The Quest Express sits down with Tom Dreesen, who has been in show business for 50 years. In this episode, Tom shares the personal story of his childhood in poverty before pursuing his dreams to become a successful entertainer. Come back for Part II & III later this week. If you're interested in hiring Tom for s…
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London was insane. The British Royalty met the American Royalty, mega bridges were built and someone had a very big moment on stage! Plus, is this proof that Taylor Swift listens to our podcast and team Thank You, Amy is her fav? We discuss the Kelces, the many celebs, the guest appearances, the insane song combos, and Travis Kelce’s first time on …
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On our June edition 2024 of the Cinetopia Radio show, Amanda from Cinetopia and show regular, Clara Strachan,cover this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest, reviewing the documentary films DEVO and ETERNAL YOU, and many more from the UK’s leading documentary festival. Plus Clara sits down with Inma de Reyes, director of The Boyand the Suit of Lights and Aman…
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Send us a Text Message. BONUS: Today we sit down with Nicole Alger, a classically trained realist painter & draftsman creating in a post-classical world, but a world that still honors craft & skills-based art. She graduated from The Florence Academy of Art. Learn more at her website: www.nicolealgerpainting.com Contact Nicole about her artwork Foll…
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There were a lot of rumors surrounding the 100th Eras Tour show, and we got our answer! Taylor Swift herself let us that the Eras Tour will be coming to an end! We get into all of the happenings from Liverpool and Cardiff, including Taylor’s way of sneaking in some petty to the surprise song set! And as the Eras Tour heads into Wembley Stadium this…
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Send us a Text Message. YES! I want to take The Big Hill Challenge for 50% off (good until July 31, 2024) To redeem the coupon, enter QUEST as the Discount Code before purchase. BONUS: When you have the right mindset and tenacity anything is possible. Just ask Sean Swarner, a living legend whose conquests defy the limits of human achievement. Becom…
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Taylor Swift wrote a song for the soundtrack to the 2013 film One Chance. What was it about this film that inspired Taylor to collab with Jack Antonoff and write this song? Ana Szabo and Lacey Gee get into it. Plus, lots of movie rumors surrounding Taylor Swift right now. Is she going to be in the new Deadpool movie or are they just tugging at our …
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Vince Major MTB Epics UK “Vince Major lives in Northamptonshire and has been riding mountain bikes since 1989. He is the founder, creator and author of MTB Epics’ routes, events and guide books". Intro music - The Inspiration by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/li…
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Happy 100th Eras Tour Show Day to all who celebrate!! It’s a very exciting day with lots of theories, speculations but above all else, it’s a day to celebrate! Taylor Swift is always feeding us and keeping us excited and we’ve been blessed with 100 whole shows of the Eras Tour! Taylor Swift is bringing the Eras Tour to Liverpool, England for the fi…
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Send us a Text Message. JERUSALEM: We conclude our Jerusalem city series with Lisa Barkan, who has made Jerusalem her home for 35 years. New grandmother, we discuss immersive environments, her magic idea triangle, and her culinary journey Listen to Part I here: Apple or Spotify Listen to Part II here: Apple or Spotify Inside this episode: Why immer…
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New Romantics.. Can you believe this song was just on the deluxe album before we got 1989 Taylor’s Version? So glad that this is now a song that everyone knows and that we get the chance to break it down now as we wrap up our 1989 era! We still have one last thing to do before we get to finally deep dive in the Tortured Poets Department: The Anthol…
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Last week was crazzzyyyy at the Eras Tour! Taylor Swift performed songs she’s never played before… and one song set in particular has everyone wondering… Are we officially in the Glitch? Teams Look At What You Made Me Duo and Red Lips and Shake It Off Hips made their bold song predictions for Edinburgh, Scotland! Who’s going to get points after thi…
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Send us a Text Message. JERUSALEM: What can you create when you have no fear and you welcome failure? Lisa shares her successes, tragedies, and triumphs in Part II of this 3-part series. Listen to Part I here: Apple or Spotify Inside this episode: One of the biggest factors in Lisa's success Two secrets of experience design and innovation Adversiti…
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Send us a Text Message. JERUSALEM: Today we begin a 3-part series with Lisa Barkan who was the Founder & Director of Jerusalem Village as well as the Former Director of Events & Experiences at Aish.com. Lisa is always thinking of new & innovative approaches to problems most would shy away from. Follow The Quest Express for new episodes. Inside this…
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You Are In Love is such a special love song to not only us but lots of other Swifties! It is a fav in the fandom to play at weddings. It is such a special song that Taylor Swift wrote inspired by her own friend’s relationship.. Jack Antonoff and Lena Dunham! Ana Szabo, Amy Nichols, Nick Adams and Lacey Gee break down the song lyrics and express the…
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Send us a Text Message. Daniel's Website | Watch Daniel dissolve boundaries between audience & stage | Contact or Book Daniel HERE JERUSALEM: What is the esoteric meaning of Jerusalem, why is it the center of so much conflict, and a destined return to Israel. Inside this episode: How you can study with Rabbi Nachman posthumously Who is behind this …
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It’s time for the teams to get together and pick their song predictions for the acoustic set portion of the Eras Tour for the next two shows in Lyon, France! What do the Look At What You Made Me Duo think that she will perform during the set? And will their guesses be more accurate than the team Red Lips and Shake It Off Hips? Only time and Taylor …
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It’s the first song off of the deluxe edition of the stolen version of 1989.. It’s all available now on Taylor’s Version! Is this a bop that the regular people know too? It’s such a great song in the fandom.. and lots of clues and speculation about the muse(s) of this song! Is this a song you tell your not diehard Swifties to check out? Plus, we ch…
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Send us a Text Message. Daniel's Website | Watch Daniel dissolve boundaries between audience & stage | Contact or Book Daniel HERE JERUSALEM: We explore the spiritual arc and evolution of a Brit who grew up without religious traditions, uncover Bobby Zimmerman's approach to songwriting, and why you'll want to hear or hire Daniel... Inside this epis…
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Send us a Text Message. Daniel's Website | JERUSALEM: Daniel has been living in Jerusalem for over two decades and performs for various audiences all over the world. Today we understand how his journey to Israel and the violin came to be. Thursday, we'll dig deeper and by the time we finish on Sunday you'll have a deep appreciation for his music an…
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Keiron is currently working for the Bridleways and Byways Trust having left Cycling UK recently. He is still working for them on a route-by-route basis. Keiron is an expert in rights of way and has been a key player in the plotting of the Cycling UK bikepacking routes including the King Alfred’s Way and the Traws Eryri. We had a fascinating convers…
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It’s time to change it up.. Thanks to a wonderful listeners suggestion, we are changing it up the surprise song o’clock game! This time, we are doing teams! Ana and Nick vs Amy and Lacey! Which team will correctly be able to think like Taylor Swift and predict the songs she will perform this weekend during the acoustic set in Portugal? We are still…
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We are truly in our Era’s Era! We are talking about Clean, a song that inspired a movie that inspired an anthem from Taylor Swift! What was the inspo behind the song Clean and why do so many people relate to it in different ways? And who else tears up when they think of Taylor’s sweet message she always delivered before this song during her 1989 to…
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Send us a Text Message. Website | Buy your dream property in Israel with peace of mind | Email: cco@thegettergroup.com or email for more info at info@thegettergroup.com Buy Shia's book: Everything You Need to Know About Buying Real Estate in Israel Shia Getter, recipient of an international realty award and CEO of The Getter Group, discusses his wo…
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This month Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers was joined by Edinburgh-based film academic, Kat Zabecka, a new contributor to our show to review 4 new release films currently out in cinemas across the UK and beyond. Running order: 11:52 - Challengers directed by Luca Guadagnino and staring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist 26:3- La Chimera directed by Al…
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Join me for a chat with Jethro Jessop, one of our favourite YouTubers. Jethro has a lovely laid-back style of bikepacking which comes across beautifully during our conversation. Listen in, be inspired, let him influence you, then go and enjoy your bike-mounted journeys. It’d be great if you could subscribe to the podcast, share it, comment on it an…
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We are stilling reeling in the amazement of the Eras Tour, which returned last week in Paris and wowwwwwwww! The entire new set for The Tortured Poets Department! Insane! Female Rage: The Musical… Wonder if anything is to come of that? We recap about all of the happenings in Paris, declare (and some, debate) points from last weekend. We declare a l…
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland and The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are co-producing a new production of the stage musical Footloose, based on the ‘80s film of the same name that starred Kevin Bacon. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to New Wolsey Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul, who will direct the production, and Pitlochry’s Artistic D…
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We are truly in our Era’s Era! We are talking about I Know Places (iconic voice memo.. Ana’s version battling Nick’s version. You’ll know what I’m talking about soon) while watching the return of the Era’s Tour in Paris! We have breaking news all throughout this episode while trying to stay focused on this 1989 bop! It is the best kind of chaotic! …
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Send us a Text Message. Donate to the Yeshiva, Kollel Nefesh Hachaim: https://nefeshhachaim.org/donate/ JERUSALEM: In the final episode with Rabbi Kassorla we discuss national miracles (like The Six Days War), a personal miracle in his family, and what's underneath the surface of words & ideas. | Catch the preceding interviews >> Part I HERE & Part…
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The Eras Tour returns RIGHT NOW! Taylor Swift is taking the stage in Paris which means.. It's time for our Surprise Song O'Clock predictions.. and there are a lot of other theories and possible surprises to discuss too! Plus a final tiebreaker for the loser of the last round.. Results coming very soon! Ana Szabo, Lacey Gee, Amy Nichols and Nick Ada…
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Guildford Shakespeare Company began with an outdoor production of Much Ado About Nothing in Guildford Castle Grounds in 2006. Eighteen years on, the company is celebrating its coming of age with a production of Romeo and Juliet which mostly takes place along Guildford High Street. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to the company’s founders, Matt Pi…
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Send us a Text Message. Donate to the Yeshiva, Kollel Nefesh Hachaim: https://nefeshhachaim.org/donate/ JERUSALEM: We continue the topic of personal accountability and the shift of societal values, and Rabbi Kassorla answers a question from Attila Kovats, Hungarian Chef in Edinburgh, one of our previous guests. | Catch Part I HERE Also inside today…
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We’ve been teasing it for a while.. While we still take in The Tortured Poets Department, we are continuing with our breakdown of 1989 TV! It’s time for This Love! There are a lot of personal connections to this song, and references to many other songs in this album! Amy Nichols, Nick Adams and Lacey Gee discuss this song and the lyrics! What did w…
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Send us a Text Message. Give back to the Yeshiva, Kollel Nefesh Hachaim: https://nefeshhachaim.org/donate/ JERUSALEM: In this conversation we discuss the influences on Rabbi Kassorla's path of study and leadership, alarming trends in the workplace, and the inconvenience (and necessity) of personal accountability for well-adapted families & societie…
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Send us a Text Message. Contact Nosson: ns@guidedtoursofisrael.com or via his websites below: Guided Tours of Israel | Visit the City of Gold Right Now with Virtual Tours of Israel JERUSALEM: The Quest Express speaks to Nosson Shulman, CEO, Licensed Sr. Tour Guide & Blogger. He shares his favorites, tips, and advice for anyone looking to visit Jeru…
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Send us a Text Message. Nosson's Websites & Blogs: Visit: Guided Tours of Israel | Visit the City of Gold Right Now with Virtual Tours of Israel | JERUSALEM: We continue with the story of Jerusalem from the unique perspective of Nosson Shulman who has been living in Jerusalem for 12 years and is a sought after guide for families, business men, medi…
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