Best Gareth Hughes Podcasts (2024)

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Ewan Mitchell, Jon Holmes, Julia Fordham and Kym Marsh. 36:05

21m ago36:05

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This week Stuart is joined by Jon Holmes who's producing a new play at the Edinburgh Festival - which explores what happens when the camera moves on from a relationship forged on a Love Island-style reality show. And there are definitely some strained relationships in the second series of House of the Dragon - but they're more the kind that result …

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Elaine Malcolmson, Stuart Mitchell, Krystal Evans and Ray Bradshaw 28:03

26m ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams take on the latest from the Olympics, the chancellor's spending audit, the Conservative leadership race, and why we’re so good at debating. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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SUNTHAR V + MARCUS KLIEWER 37:49

37m ago37:49

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On the Saturday July 27, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we get to know Sunthar V. He is a Tamil Canadian comedian, presenter and writer who has performed on stages across the world including Toronto, New York, Chennai and London.Born in Toronto, Sunthar has been captivating audiences since 2019 with his distinctive humor and perspective. A…

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Damian Lewis; Elf Lyons; Gareth Malone; Rachel Ramsay; Gia Ford; Esme Emerson; Clive Anderson; Emma Freud 36:54

20m ago36:54

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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud present Loose Ends from Latitude Festival in Suffolk. They'll talk to the actor-turned-musician Damian Lewis who will discuss his latest album Mission Creep and why he's chosen to go back to his musical roots when he could have rested on his Hollywood laurels as the star of Homeland and Billions. The UK's favourite cho…

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FROM THE VAULT: HUGH JACKMAN: “WHEN I STARTED ACTING I WAS THE DUNCE OF THE CLASS.” 9:15

5d ago9:15

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I go to the vault to hear a vintage interview I did with Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman. We don’t talk superheroes, instead, the actor gets personal, talking about the projects that worked, the ones that didn’t and what drives him. “When I started acting I was the dunce of the class,” he says.By Richard Crouse

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Felicity Ward, Mark Nelson, Kathleen Hughes and Chris Forbes 28:02

4d ago28:02

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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams take on the latest in the American Presidential campaign, an interesting study about chimpanzees and a special guest joins them to talk about Andy Murray retiring. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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NATALIE SHAW + VIGGO MORTENSEN + WILLIE POLL 39:30

2h ago39:30

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On the Saturday July 27, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Natalie Shaw who stars as Cady Heron in the touring, musical production of the show that touches down in Toronto at The Royal Alexandra Theatre from July 30 - August 25, 2024.You remember the story… Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her f…

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Nina Conti, Tom Kerridge, Samantha Spiro, Donna Leon, Clive Anderson, That Woman, Braimah Kanneh-Mason & Plínio Fernandes 38:39

1h ago38:39

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Clive will talk monkeys, masks and improvisation with comic Nina Conti who is honing a brand new show Whose Face is it Anyway? and about to release her directing debut a feature film called Sunlight; Chef Tom Kerridge's been on a culinary tour of the UK for a new cookbook and TV show and has plenty to say about our food, farming and how to pronounc…

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Susan Riddell, Marc Jennings, Laura Davis and Don Biswas 28:02

1h ago28:02

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Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams tackle the King's Speech, the Republican National Convention, a new 'laughter law' and a dip in the River Seine. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Embracing Challenge Over Comfort - Peter Sage (Elite Podcast #15) 59:00

1h ago59:00

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Join us on this episode of the Elite Podcast as we sit down with Peter Sage, a seasoned entrepreneur, international bestselling author, and human behaviour expert. Peter shares his journey from childhood in Leicester to becoming a prominent figure in personal growth and entrepreneurship. He discusses overcoming challenges, the importance of develop…

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JAMES MULLINGER + GARETH REYNOLDS + RONNY CHIENG 39:51

7h ago39:51

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On the Saturday Saturday July 20, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show, we meet English-Canadian alternative comedian James Mullinger. Though primarily a stand-up comic, Mullinger has held a number of roles in other media including a presenter of Blimey! An Englishman in Atlantic Canada, co-writer and co-producer of The Comedian's Guide to Survi…

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CLARE POOLEY + LARRY GAUDET 37:59

7h ago37:59

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Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we’ll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o’clock’ habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog an…

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Griffin Dunne, Marc Almond, Ruth Ware, Sophie Duker, Nadine Shah, Stuart Maconie 36:36

3d ago36:36

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The actor, producer and now memoirist Griffin Dunne on growing up in Hollywood in a family of literary stars including his aunt Joan Didion, on his own screen success opposite Madonna in Who's That Girl and in After Hours and the real-life tragedy that changed his life forever. Soft Cell front man Marc Almond on his early days as a subversive perfo…

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Susie McCabe, Hugo Rifkind, Jo Caulfield and Chris Thorburn 28:03

19d ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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AMANDA MARSHALL + K.L. ARMSTRONG 37:01

6d ago37:01

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On the Saturday July 6, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Amanda Marshall. You know the name, but could be forgiven if you wondered what happened to her. After hits like her 1996 single, "Birmingham", which reached number 3 in Canada and charted on the US, and diamond and certified 3× platinum albums, she disappeared from the chart…

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Jayden Brown: A Higher Standard 56:46

7d ago56:46

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Although Paris will be Jayden’s first Olympics, the Australian dressage rider is no stranger to the international sport. He competed in the Young Rider’s World Cup Final in 2008 on Widelo, World Young Horse Championships in 2013 on San Andreas and the World Games in 2022 on Sky Diamond. Having spent the last two years in the UK training under Carl …

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Iwan Thomas, Chloe Petts, Lottie Gross, Raghu Dixit, Kiioto, Anna Ptaszynski 33:35

11d ago33:35

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Stuart is joined in the Salford Loose Ends studio by the Welsh Sprinter Iwan Thomas, who held the UK 400m record for 25 years. His new memoir 'Brutal', tells his story - one of speed, the drive to succeed and an extremely high tolerance for pain. . Comedian Chloe Petts is gearing up for the Edinburgh Fringe, and in perhaps the ultimate highbrow/low…

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Election Special: Janey Godley, Liam Withnail, Tiff Stevenson and Scott Agnew 28:03

7d ago28:03

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Des Clarke hosts an election special of Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Transformative Commando Camps - Dave Coleman (Elite Podcast #14) 55:03

29d ago55:03

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In this episode, Lee talks with Dave, a former Royal Marine Commando and entrepreneur, about his transformative military experiences and community-building efforts. Dave shares his journey from childhood challenges in Manchester to finding purpose in the military, and discusses the creation of 'Civvy to Commando' camps for both military aspirants a…

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QUIRKY CANADA TRAVEL SHOW 38:41

13d ago38:41

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On a very special Quirky Canada Travel edition of The Richard Crouse Show, we play travel agent, and suggest some cool roadside attractions to check out as you travel around this great country of ours this summer. You’ll hear about the monetary magnificence of the Giant $2 Coin in Campbellford, Ontario, the mysteries of Magnetic Hill in New Brunswi…

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David Baddiel, Richard Thompson, Abigail Cruttenden, Noorruddean Choudry, Amy Gledhill, Stuart Maconie 35:56

14d ago35:56

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An eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedyBy BBC Radio 4

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Ria Lina, Gareth Waugh, Josie Long and Sam Lake 28:03

15d ago28:03

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This week Des and the panel take a look at the latest from the General Election, US Presidential debate, European drinking habits, Shania Twain and more.By BBC Radio Scotland

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EP039 - Supporting people with chronic illness - with Emma Wardropper 38:12

28d ago38:12

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Join Emma Wardropper, a compassionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, as she shares invaluable insights and techniques to enhance the lives of individuals facing health challenges. Drawing from her own journey living with Multiple Sclerosis and her professional background as a qualified Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, Emma …

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TAMARA PODEMSKI + PAUL SHAFFER 36:24

20d ago36:24

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On the Saturday June 22, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show, we meet Tamara Podemski. You know her from TV shows and movies like Reservation Dogs, Dance Me Outside, The Rez, Ready or Not, North of 60, Rabbit Fall, Heartland, Cracked, Four Sheets to the Wind and numerous theatre productions, most notably as a member of the Original Canadian Cas…

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Charlie Higson, Bilal Zafar, Pravesh Kumar, English Teacher and Alexandra Whittingham join Stuart Maconie. 37:28

1M ago37:28

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Joining Stuart in our Salford studio are Charlie Higson. After writing several books in the bestselling 'Young Bond' series, Charlie has written his first Bond for Adults. Stand up Bilal Zafar's new show 'Imposter' is about a once harmonious house-share that goes very wrong and Pravesh Kumar has written 'Frankie Goes to Bollywood', a new musical ab…

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Ashley Storrie, Jamie MacDonald, Amy Matthews and Rosco McClelland 28:02

1M ago28:02

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This week, Des and the panel take a look at Scotland's hopes in Germany, the latest from the General Election, why people are turning away from news, plans for an Eden Project in Dundee, Vladimir Putin in North Korea and Tony award winner, Daniel Radcliffe.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Airborne PTI Entrepreneur - Ollie Carson (Elite Podcast #13) 45:47

1M ago45:47

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In this episode, Lee speaks with former Airborne soldier and Military PTI Ollie Carson. Ollie discusses his military background, his training to become an elite Airborne soldier and Physical Training Instructor, and how he developed one of the largest online body transformation programs. This success enabled him to create an even larger business, t…

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PERDITA FELICIEN + HALEY MCGEE + BLAKE HAMMOND 39:08

1M ago39:08

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On the Saturday June 15, 2024 we get to know Olympian and World Champion Hurdler Perdita Felicien. These days you can see her as the host All-Round Champion, a competition show you can check out on TVO, TVOkids YouTube and TVOkids.com. Now in season six, the show, which sees young athletes come together to learn and compete in each other’s sports a…

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Tara Fitzgerald, Paul Sinha, Bess Atwell, Jazz Emu, Clive Anderson 36:21

28d ago36:21

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The comedian Paul Sinha is a man of many careers - from working GP to sucessful stand up to his role as "The Sinnerman" in ITV's quiz show The Chase. He joins Clive to talk about his new autobiogaphy - Once Sinha Lifetime - charting his extraordinary Bengali family background through the peaks and troughs of his own working life to his recent medic…

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Breaking the Euros: The Best of Unbroadcast 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Join Des Clarke for all the previously unheard material from the Breaking the Euros special. Breaking the News regulars Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Off the Ball stars Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan and host of the smash-hit football podcast Sacked in the Morning, Amy Irons.…

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GEORGE MILLER + SIMON LEWIS 36:39

2M ago36:39

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On the Saturday June 8, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet George Miller. He has made pigs talk and penguins tap dance. He’s been a doctor and a film director. Among the bold-faced names on his resume are the titles “Babe: A Pig in the City,” “The Witches of Eastwick,” “Happy Feet” and “Lorenzo’s Oil.” One name, however, looms large…

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Laura Smyth, Caitlin Moran, John Hopkins and Alex Lowe join Stuart Maconie. With music from Dexys 35:37

1M ago35:37

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After a series of best-selling books focussing on girls and women Caitlin Moran turns her attention to the lads in ‘What About Men?’. Find out if comedian Laura Smyth is indeed living her best life on the ‘Living My Best Life’ tour and Alex Lowe tells us what makes his Clinton Baptise character so popular. John Hopkins on playing Henry Higgins in M…

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Breaking the Euros 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Des Clarke hosts a special Euros edition of the award-winning satirical news quiz with guests from Off the Ball and Sacked in the Morning. The panel look at Scotland's chances in the tournament and what the reaction would be like if we actually won!By BBC Radio Scotland

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Paratrooper, Bobsleigh Olympian - Steve Smith (Elite Podcast #12) 47:59

2M ago47:59

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On this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee speaks with former paratrooper and Olympic bobsleigh athlete and coach Steve Smith. Steve discusses being adopted by a white family and growing up in a small town on the outskirts of Leicester. He shares what motivated him to join the military and his incredible journey in the Parachute Regiment, along with…

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SHARON LEWIS + SAM LLOYD + TINA FRIML + WILLIE POLL 40:13

1M ago40:13

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On the Saturday June 1, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Sharon Lewis. She is an award winning director for her documentary and feature work, and if you’ve been watching "Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent," “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” or the Netflix series “Ginny & Georgia,” you’ve seen her name in the credits as director…

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Stephen Merchant, Plum Sykes, Adeel Akhtar, and Kate Bradbury join Clive Anderson with music by LYRA and Madeleine Peyroux 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Stephen Merchant - the BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, comedian and writer behind hits like The Office and Extras - joins Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu to talk about a new series of The Outlaws, a hugely popular crime caper set on a Bristol community service project; the Vogue journalist and author Plum Sykes will discuss her new n…

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MARY ORMSBY + IVAN SEN + SIMON BAKER 38:26

2M ago38:26

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On the Saturday May 18, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet former Toronto Star reporter Mary Ormsby. In “World’s Fastest Man:* The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson,” the veteran sports reporter details the rise and fall of Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, the once celebrated athlete whose career was halted when he was accused of doping …

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Jan Ravens, Viv Groskop and Tiff Murray with music from The Will Barnes Quartet and Aleighcia Scott 32:01

2M ago32:01

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Clive is joined by impressionist Jan Ravens (who brings along Liz Truss and Theresa May) chatting about the challenge of developing an impersonation and what happens when the politician who forms part of your act gets the boot...Award-winning novelist Tiffany Murray describes her unusually starry childhood at the residential recording studio Rockfi…

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SAS Solider and Author - Robin Horsfall (Elite Podcast #11) 54:37

2M ago54:37

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In this episode, Lee Matthews speaks with former SAS soldier, paratrooper, Karate 6th Dan, and bestselling author, Robin Horsfall. Robin shares his experiences of growing up in Aldershot in the military Garrison. He discusses joining the junior Parachute Regiment as a young soldier, being posted to 2 Para, and serving in Northern Ireland before att…

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MARY BADHAM + CHRISTIAN SPARKES 36:57

2M ago36:57

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On the September 18, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Mary Badham. She had no acting experience before she auditioned for the role of the intelligent and unconventional girl Jean Louise Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Better known by the nickname Scout, the character is the daughter of Alabama lawyer, Atticus Finch, played by Gregory…

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Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green 37:02

2M ago37:02

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Joining Stuart Maconie in our Salford studio are the comedians Frank Skinner and Rachael Fairburn. In Frank's latest stand up show '30 years of Dirt' he has his comedic eye firmly on the dirty joke, while Rachel Fairburn's showgirl finds her moving away from boozing and towards crystals - will it last? Maxine Peake stars in Robin/Red/Breast at Manc…

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The Ascenditure with Robyn Dabney 52:50

2M ago52:50

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In a special episode of Tipsy Nerds, Natalie welcomes co-host Robyn as her guest to discuss Robyn's new book, The Ascenditure (May 2024), a thrilling feminist mountain climbing fantasy story! Hear all about Robyn's new book, including what inspired her to create this fascinating world, badass mountain climbing characters, and more. Fans of TNBC don…

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Becky Moody: Solving Problems and Always Learning 54:51

2M ago54:51

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Team GB’s newest dressage superstars Becky and her homebred Jagerbomb may have seemed like an overnight success story when they burst onto the international scene last year, but the truth is, Becky has been competing at the top level since she was nine. Great successes last year in Jagerbomb’s first year at Grand Prix meant the selectors sights wer…

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ROMÉO DALLAIRE + ROSE SUTHERLAND 38:33

2M ago38:33

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On the Saturday May 11, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse we meet General Roméo Dallaire. A celebrated global human rights advocate, he is also a highly respected author, public speaker, political advisor, and former Canadian senator. Throughout his distinguished military career, General Dallaire served most notably as Force Commander of the Unite…

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Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sacha Lord, Eddi Reader, Benji Waterhouse, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Fairground Attraction 34:07

3M ago34:07

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Stuart Maconie is joined by Sacha Lord who offers some Tales from the Dancefloor, Julie Hesmondhalgh talks about the impact of a single punch which is considered in a new play by James Graham at the Nottingham Playhouse. Dr Benji Waterhouse, a frontline NHS psychiatrist, discusses his new book You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here and there's music…

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E38: Neurodiversity - an essential part of our society with Karen Hautz 51:38

3M ago51:38

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In this warm and inviting podcast, Karen Hautz shares her heartfelt dedication, specialist knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD. With a focus on holistic care, Karen extends her support beyond the individual, assi…

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CAITLIN CRONENBERG + HEIDI REIMER 36:42

2M ago36:42

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On the Saturday May 4 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet novelist and writing coach Heidi Reimer. Her front-row seat to the theater world of her debut novel, “The Mother Act,” began two decades ago when she met and married an actor, and her immersion in motherhood began when she adopted a toddler and discovered she was pregnant on the sa…

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The Zutons play for Stuart Maconie with Rhod Gilbert, Kathy Lette, Carla Henry, Luke Wright and Bryony Jarman Pinto 37:37

2M ago37:37

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The comedian Rhod Gilbert gave up touring and TV appearances last year when he got cancer. Now he's back - a newly focussed man - with a show called 'Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit', all about the big bitter diagnosis he had to swallow; the best-selling novelist Kathy Lette's latest book is called The Revenge Club and is based on a real life c…

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World Champion, Bollywood trainer - Drew Neal (Elite Podcast #10) 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

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In this episode, Lee interviews Drew Neal, a 16 x British, 1 x European, and 3 x WAKO World champion. Drew discusses his upbringing in Kidderminster and the remarkable journey he undertook in the world of martial arts, eventually becoming one of the foremost points fighters of his era. Lee and Drew reminisce about their shared experiences, includin…

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RUTH REICHL + MORGAN CAMPBELL + CHRISTIAN SPARKES 39:27

3M ago39:27

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On the Saturday April 27 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Ruth Reichl, the New York Times bestselling author of five memoirs, the novel “Delicious!,” and the cookbook “My Kitchen Year.” She was editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, and previously served as restaurant critic for The New York Times, as well as food editor and restaurant crit…

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