Best Harris Newman Podcasts (2024)

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The Aviator (w/ Amy Nicholson) 1:24:20

9h ago1:24:20

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Lauren and Nicole take a wild ride in the sky covering Scorsese’s The Aviator (2004) with a very special guest: film critic, author, and podcast host Amy Nicholson (Unspooled)! After all independently coming to the realization that this is neither a war epic nor an Amelia Earhart biopic, the group assembles to discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal …

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Imtiaz Dharker 50:02

1h ago50:02

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Imtiaz Dharker was awarded the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry in 2014, and has published seven collections of her verse. She’s performed her poems to thousands of students at Poetry Live events, a scheme founded by her late husband Simon Rhys Powell. Imtiaz was born in Lahore in Pakistan and was six months old when her family moved to Glasgow. There…

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Robin Newman, "Who's Writing This Story?" (Creston Books, 2024) 47:45

8h ago47:45

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Robin Newman was a practicing attorney and legal editor but has more fun writing children's books about witches, mice, pigs, and peacocks. In our interview, we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Who's Writing This Story?, illustrated by Deborah Zemke and published by Creston Books (2024), and talk about Robin's journey to literary succes…

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#155: The Roots of OlaLekan: Farmer Tolu’s Story 47:55

7h ago47:55

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey behind OlaLekan Farm with its founder, Farmer Tolu. Named in honor of her grandparents, the farm is a symbol of wealth, joy, and honor, impacting food access and cultural preservation in the DC area. Discover how her personal heritage shapes the farm's mission, the fascinating process of growing ginger, a…

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The Fall -Genesis 3:8-24 20:23

19h ago20:23

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Audio of a talk given on Genesis 3:8-24 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel service in St Mary's Undercroft on 21 May 2024.By Christians in Parliament

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Jennifer Berne, "A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts" (Astra Publishing House, 2024) 45:50

20h ago45:50

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In this wonderful second interview with Jennifer Berne we celebrate the launch of her newest picture book, and the first in a series: A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts (Number Tours for Curious Kids) published by Astra and just launched on May 7, 2024, illustrated by Dawn DeVries Sokol. Jennifer has written many award-winni…

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Gangs of New York (w/ Griffin Newman & David Sims) 1:22:11

7d ago1:22:11

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This week, Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special guests Griffin Newman and David Sims (Blank Check) to debrief Scorsese’s 2002 film Gangs of New York starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. Beloved by some and missing-the-mark for others, the group discusses this early-aughts epic while also getting into Lauren’s chil…

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Harry Cliff 48:26

21m ago48:26

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Harry Cliff is a particle physicist working on the Large Hadron Collider – the huge particle detector buried deep underground at CERN near Geneva. He’s part of an international team of around 1,400 physicists, engineers and computer scientists studying the basic building blocks of our universe, in search of answers to some of the biggest questions …

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#154: Sowing Seeds with Farmer Monica Newman 57:22

3h ago57:22

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with farmer and Navy veteran Monica Newman as we explore her remarkable journey from archaeological technician to seed company founder. Discover how her quest to reconnect with her ancestry led her to forge a deep bond with the land and start a company dedicated to preserving tradition. We'll hear her passion f…

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Creation - Genesis 1:24-31 20:33

9h ago20:33

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Audio of a talk given on Genesis 1:24-31 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel service in St Mary's Undercroft.By Christians in Parliament

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Casino (w/ Hunter Harris) 1:00:09

15d ago1:00:09

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Lauren and Nicole are joined by journalist Hunter Harris to not only discuss the 1995 film Casino starring Robert Di Nero, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, but also get to the bottom of why Martin Scorsese is considered The Internet’s Baby Girl. Also covered are everyone’s past Vegas experiences (both positive and otherwise), the merits of the Amazon P…

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#153: Homegrown Delights with Plots & Pans 1:08:54

3h ago1:08:54

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Join us on our podcast as we catch up with Dominique Charles of Plots & Pans and dive into her latest adventures. We fondly reminisce about her Louisiana upbringing, sharing cherished memories of bonding over tractor rides with her grandad. Dominique generously imparts valuable gardening advice tailored for enthusiasts gearing up for the season. An…

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Alison Owen 50:17

6d ago50:17

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Alison Owen is one of the UK’s leading film producers. Her credits range from the zombie apocalypse comedy Shaun of the Dead to Saving Mr Banks, the story of the making of the film Mary Poppins, starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. Her most recent film is based on the short life of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse and the making of her album Back t…

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Percival Everett 44:44

24m ago44:44

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The American writer Percival Everett is enjoying a moment in the spotlight: his novel The Trees was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022; an earlier book, Erasure, was adapted into the recent Oscar-winning film American Fiction; and his latest novel, James, is already a best-seller in the United States. It’s a powerful re-telling of Mark Twain’…

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Marie-Louise Gay, "Walking Trees" (Groundwood Books, 2024) 57:02

12d ago57:02

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Marie-Louise Gay is an internationally-acclaimed, multi-award winning Canadian author and illustrator of over 60 books. In our interview, we celebrate the recent launch of her newest book, Walking Trees (Groundwood Books, 2024), and discuss her youth, her studies and professional career, and several of her leading books, including the series featur…

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Prosperity -Psalm 23:5-6 15:34

21d ago15:34

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Audio of a talk given on Psalm 23:5-6 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel St Mary's Undercroft on 23 April 2024.By Christians in Parliament

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Goodfellas (w/ Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus) 1:08:23

22d ago1:08:23

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Lauren and Nicole rejoice in another Di Nero x Pesci collab with 1995’s Goodfellas! Joined by very special guests Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast), the group discusses the ins and outs of life in the mob while pausing every now and then to celebrate Joe Pesci’s range. From the Copacabana to eating ketchup and egg noodles under Wi…

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Julie Carpenter, "Harry and the Highwire: Houdini's First Amazing Act" (Green Bean Books, 2024) 50:45

2d ago50:45

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In this interview, we celebrate Julie Carpenter's first picture book, Harry and the Highwire: Houdini's First Amazing Act (Laura Catalán, illustrator), published by Green Been Books, May, 2024). Before deciding to write for children, Julie was a journalist, writer and editor for over 20 years.In our conversation we talk about the magic of writing, …

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#152: Advocating for DC's Food & Health Future 1:08:45

9d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Join us for an in-depth conversation with returning guest LaMonika Jones of DC Hunger Solutions, as we celebrate the victories in DC's battle against hunger with initiatives like Hear the Crunch and Give Snap a Raise. Explore the challenges facing the DC food and health system in the FY25 budget, and discover practical steps for residents and advoc…

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Protection- Psalm 23:3-4 18:18

28d ago18:18

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Audio of a talk given on Psalm 23:1-2 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel St Mary's Undercroft on 23 April 2024.By Christians in Parliament

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Raging Bull (w/ Branson Reese) 1:08:14

29d ago1:08:14

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This week, Nicole and Lauren jump into the proverbial boxing ring to discuss Scorsese’s classic Raging Bull with special guest Branson Reese (Rude Tales of Magic)! Together, they bob and weave through the complicated story of Jake LaMotta played by Robert De Niro, rejoice in another stellar performance by Joe Pesci, and learn the movie magic behind…

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Edith Hall 47:12

8d ago47:12

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Edith Hall is Professor of Classics at Durham University – and her passion for her subject reaches far beyond the lecture hall or seminar room. She wants us all to understand how the writing and thinking of ancient Greece still influence how we write and think today. She leads a campaign called Advocating Classics Education, to promote teaching in …

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e136—Per Bylund, Mises Institute Senior Fellow 1:07:58

17d ago1:07:58

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Mises Institute Senior Fellow Per Bylund joins Aaron to talk about his recent book, How to Think About the Economy: A Primer, as well as the connection between social media and democracy and the economics of AI. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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Provision- Psalm 23:1-2 13:14

1M ago13:14

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Audio of a talk given on Psalm 23:1-2 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel St Mary's Undercroft on 23 April 2024.By Christians in Parliament

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The Last Waltz (w/ Stephanie Allynne) 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

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Turn up the volume, because it’s time for what's hailed as "one of the greatest documentary concert films ever made": Scorsese’s The Last Waltz! While The Band was joined by folks such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond and Neil Young, Lauren and Nicole are so excited to round out this episode's band with very special guest Ste…

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Sathnam Sanghera 49:46

25d ago49:46

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Sathnam Sanghera is a best-selling writer and journalist. He grew up in Wolverhampton to Punjabi parents in a home where, in his words, “no one read books or owned them, let alone wrote them”. When he started school, he couldn’t speak English but he went to graduate from Cambridge University with a first-class degree in English Language and Literat…

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The Resurrection - 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 - Rev Mark Harris 22:21

1M ago22:21

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Audio of a talk given by Rev Mark Harris at a Christians in Parliament Chapel St Mary's Undercroft on 16 April 2024By Christians in Parliament

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Taxi Driver (w/ Action Boyz) 1:22:52

1M ago1:22:52

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Lauren and Nicole are back with season seven of Newcomers! This time, they're getting into the filmography of legendary director Martin Scorsese, beginning with Taxi Driver (1976). Lauren and Nicole are joined by none other than the Action Boyz (Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, and Ryan Stanger) to contextualize Robert De Niro’s portrayal of Travis Bickle,…

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Professor Sue Black 53:03

22d ago53:03

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Professor Lady Sue Black is one of the world’s leading forensic scientists. She says “I have never been spooked by the dead. It is the living who terrify me. The dead are much more predictable and co-operative.”Her painstaking work and expertise mean she can work out how people have met their end, and police forces, the Foreign Office and the UN ha…

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On Monsters, Goddesses and Myths: A Discussion with Author Katherine Marsh 44:54

30d ago44:54

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“We’re not monsters, Mom. We’re goddesses—smart, fearless, and beautiful.” That’s the voice of Ava, the superpowered protagonist of Katherine Marsh’s captivating novel for children, Medusa (Clarion Books, 2024). Our discussion focuses on Marsh’s feminist retelling of the Medusa myth—and on the wider topic of the direction of children’s literature a…

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Batman Livestream (w/ Jon Gabrus and Bobby Moynihan) 1:37:17

2M ago1:37:17

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Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Batman: Improvised Livestream! Lauren and Nicole are joined by special guests Bobby Moynihan and Jon Gabrus to celebrate the end of this very special season with a Batman-themed improv show and pizza party that can only be described as once-in-a-lifetime. Check it out! Follow Bobby: Instagram, Twitter Follow Gabrus: In…

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David Mitchell 51:51

1M ago51:51

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David Mitchell is the author of nine time-traversing, genre-bending novels. His first, Ghostwritten, was published 25 years ago, and his third, Cloud Atlas, made his name around the world, and later became a Hollywood film. It follows six interlocking lives in an ambitious narrative that circles the globe and travels through time from 19th-century …

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#151: Exclusive Live Podcast: HOMEGROWN with Byrd's Nest Box 48:09

1M ago48:09

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During this exclusive episode of The Edible Activist Live Podcast event, we opened our studio doors to welcome guests into a vibrant, in-person dialogue celebrating HOMEGROWN – paying tribute to the black women growers, farmers, and food activists who shape our communities. We had the privilege of interviewing none other than Falani Spivey of Byrd'…

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John Krebs 35:44

2M ago35:44

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John Krebs is a zoologist who has specialised in the behaviour of birds. Although he was the son of a Nobel prize-winning chemist, ornithology was a very early passion: he hand-reared birds as a child and allowed them to fly freely around at family mealtimes. In his later research, he discovered that birds that store seeds for the winter have remar…

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