Best Jacki Mitchell Podcasts (2024)

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Dan Rodgers: Sport, Oreos and plate tectonics and magical classroom moments 48:14

1h ago48:14

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Today, I am excited to share another insightful conversation with you. A little while ago, I spoke with Dan Rodgers, a passionate educator from Melbourne, Australia. Dan is a graduate teacher from the University of Melbourne, where he earned his Master of Primary Teaching. A proud alumnus of Oxley Christian College where he graduated in the class o…

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Tim Smit, Patrick Gale, Tom Allan, Anna Keirle, Angeline Morrison 33:53

1h ago33:53

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Stuart Maconie presents Loose Ends from the North Cornwall Book Festival in St Endellion. He is joined by Patrick Gale, Tom Allan, Anna Keirle and Tim Smit, and there's music from the multi-instrumentalist Angeline Morrison. Patrick Gale is the author of the Emmy award-winning BBC drama Man in an Orange Shirt and novels including A Place Called Win…

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Moments with Dr Paul Kidson: Managing and keeping tension, self-care and post-critical theory. 17:11

3d ago17:11

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Today, I am pleased to share a snippet of a larger conversation with the amazing Dr Paul Kidson. His teaching and research explores how school leaders work within and critically transform their professional lives. In this fascinating conversation, We talked about managing and keeping tension, self-care and post-critical theory. Here is the full con…

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Nihal Arthanayke, Henry Normal, Donna Ashworth, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Mike Harding, The Lovely Eggs 34:49

9d ago34:49

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Nihal Arthanayake presents Loose Ends from the third annual Morecambe Poetry Festival. He's joined by Henry Normal. Henry is a writer, poet, TV and film producer who has been involved with many of our most loved comedies, such as The Mrs Merton Show, The Royal Family, Gavin and Stacey and Alan Partridge. He's a prolific poet, and his latest collect…

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Brad Gaynor: Forging positive organisational cultures, managing change, and developing high-performing teams. 53:22

16d ago53:22

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Here is another conversation with a brilliant educator. With over 30 years of educational experience, including 25 in leadership roles, Brad Gyanor is currently a Performance Improvement Leader, working with schools across the ACT and NSW. He has served as President of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association and as a Board Director f…

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Russell Watson, Jackie Kay, Deborah McAndrew and Adam Kay join Nihal with music from The Lemon Twigs 0:28

14d ago0:28

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The tenor Russell Watson's remarkable career took him from playing from working mens clubs in Salford to performing at the Vatican. But his life hasn't been completely charmed - he discusses the brain tumour that threatened his life as well as his voice and how he found his way back to centre stage. Jackie Kay is one of the UK's most lauded poets w…

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Matt Pitman: The Connection Curriculum 54:52

16d ago54:52

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Today, we’re joined by Matt Pitman, an experienced educational leader passionate about creating learning environments that inspire entrepreneurial thinking, curiosity, and creative and critical thought. We’ll also dive into the Connection Curriculum, a powerful framework focused on collective leadership and community engagement. It’s all about equi…

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Richard Armitage, Rianne Downey, Chris Brookmyre, Dr Marisa Haetzman, Suzy Aspley, Chloe Matharu 35:58

21d ago35:58

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From Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival in Stirling. Richard Armitage’s CV is already packed with roles, including a string of stellar acting credits in the likes of The Hobbit, North and South, Robin Hood, and Spooks. Now he’s added author to the list with his debut novel Geneva. Ambrose Parry is not one writer but two – it's the penname of in…

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Kerrin Smith: Positive Psychology, Empowering School Leaders and The Elevated Approach. 40:53

27d ago40:53

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Have you ever wondered What drives people to find their purpose in life? This is a question that has fascinated Kerrin Smith for over a decade. His journey began as a school teacher, where he sought to unlock the potential of his students and team. He quickly recognised how his team's expertise directly influenced student success, sparking his pass…

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Sir Ian Rankin, Michelle McManus, Kim Carnie, Shane Todd, Len Pennie, Luke La Volpe 36:13

28d ago36:13

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Sir Ian Rankin’s much-loved detective Rebus has had a big year, with a fresh BBC TV adaptation in the summer, and now a return to the stage. Clive Anderson hears about new play Rebus: A Game Called Malice which was written by Sir Ian and Simon Reade, it's touring the UK. Michelle McManus chats to poet and women’s rights advocate Len Pennie who rose…

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A conversation with Phil Murdoch from The Tattooed Teacher Podcast 1:20:14

1M ago1:20:14

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Today I have a different type of episode. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Phil Murdoch who is a specialist Design Teacher, AI education Trainer and the host of The Tattooed Teacher Podcast. Phil has just launched his podcast and he has had some amazing guests. So, this conversation was when I had the opportunity to be interviewed by hi…

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Elaine C Smith, Nathan Carter, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Becky Sikasa, Claire Love Wilson 36:38

1M ago36:38

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Elaine C. Smith has delighted audiences for decades, including work on TV shows like BBC Scotland’s Two Doors Down. In her latest project she joins the touring cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and takes on a character that used to terrify her - The Childcatcher. Claire Love Wilson is a Scottish-Canadian theatre-maker, actor, and singer-songwriter wh…

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Dr Jonathon Mascorella: The transformative power of family dinners, research enriched innovation and educational disruption. 54:55

1M ago54:55

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It’s my pleasure to share a recent conversation with Dr Jonathon Mascorella the Director of Innovation at Loreto Kirribilli. Jonathon is an educator and mentor who is passionate about unlocking individual potential through innovative teaching methods and agile learning practices. With a PhD in power dynamics and policy, he brings a deep understandi…

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Su Pollard, Michelle McManus, Camille O'Sullivan, Chris Grace, Catherine Cohen, Sinéad Gleeson 35:11

1M ago35:11

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Actress and singer Su Pollard’s new tour Still Fully Charged celebrates her 50 years in showbiz – she catches up with Michelle McManus about what keeps her hooked, and being beaten by a dog in a talent competition. Clive Anderson chats to comedian and actor Chris Grace. He’s returned to Edinburgh after his sold-out 2023 run, this time with a packed…

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Dr. Dion Tuckwell, Dr. Fiona Young and Jackie Vaughan: Making Space, Innovative Learning Experiences and how to build a school. 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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Today, I’m delighted to share a recent conversation I had with three remarkable individuals: Dr. Dion Tuckwell, a communication design lecturer; Dr. Fiona Young, an architect and researcher specializing in learning environments from Hayball Architects; and Jackie Vaughan, the Foundation Principal of Evelyn Scott School. These inspiring professional…

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Jason Byrne, Marjolein Robertson, David Ireland, Isabella Nefar, Catriona Price, Two Hearts 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Clive Anderson is joined by comedian Jason Byrne who returns to Edinburgh for his 28th consecutive Fringe with No Show, a performance that will be totally new each night. Playwright and actor David Ireland’s award-winning plays Cyprus Avenue and Ulster American have had success across the world. His latest play The Fifth Step stars Jack Lowden and …

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Bobby Davro, Michelle McManus, Lara Ricote, Hamish Hawk, Virginia Gay, A Giant on the Bridge 35:17

2M ago35:17

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From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh…

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Mitchell Hemphill: Self-leadership, starting in a new school and the importance of embracing leadership diversity 47:07

2M ago47:07

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It is my great pleasure to re-introduce Mitchell Hemphill. Mitchell is s school principal and leader from Canada. The first time we spoke I was about a year ago and we discussed Finding your purpose, learning to listen and developing a cohesive school community. In this conversation, it felt as though we picked up right where we left off. We talked…

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Dr Tom Porta: How to differentiate, embracing diverse teaching approaches and inclusive education. 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Dr Tom Porta is an academic, educator, researcher, and author. Tom focuses on inclusive education and differentiated instruction. He completed his PhD in Inclusive Education in 2023. As a Lecturer and educator, he is dedicated to helping schools implement inclusive education practices. With over a decade of experience teaching in primary and second…

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

2M 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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Simon Smart: The End of Men?, the selflessness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and lessons in healthy masculinity. 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with Simon Smart. Simon is the Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. A former English and History teacher, Simon has a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He has just released a new book The End of Men? Simon draws on his own experiences of…

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

2M 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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Dr Tim Sharp (aka Dr Happy): Lost and Found, lessons from failure and the transformative power of awe. 59:13

3M ago59:13

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Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to a recent conversation with the amazing Dr Tim Sharp. Dr Tim is the Chief Happiness Officer at The Happiness Institute. An internationally renowned leader in Positive Psychology he is a sought-after Speaker and Facilitator, Consultant and Coach, Writer and Podcaster, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador. …

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

3M 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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Oyelola Oyetunji: Phrased with Purpose, career pivots and how to lead with empathy. 48:31

3M ago48:31

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It is my pleasure today to introduce you to a dear friend of mine Oyelola Oyetunji. After eight years of working in professional consulting, she made a career pivot. Oyelola now works as a writer who creates empathy-empowered content to help businesses construct powerful messages. Her business is called Phrased with Purpose. She is one of the most …

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Rohan Dredge: Pragmatic Thinking, identifying blind spots and the tensions that all leaders need to manage. 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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Today, I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation with Rohan Dredge. I have known Rohan and his incredible wife Megan for nearly 25 years. He has consistently been a guiding leadership voice in my life. With a Master's in Educational Psychology and extensive experience as an executive coach, Rohan has trained some of Australia’s most imp…

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

3M 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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Iwan Thomas, Chloe Petts, Lottie Gross, Raghu Dixit, Kiioto, Anna Ptaszynski 33:35

3M 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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Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit. 58:31

3M ago58:31

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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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

3M ago35:56

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

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Paige Carmody: The privilege (and burden) of leadership, being seen and the Region Beta Paradox. 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

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Today, I'm delighted to share a recent discussion I had with the talented Paige Carmody. Paige is a facilitator, speaker, and coach known for her expertise in leadership consulting. She collaborates with organizations that recognize the pivotal role of their people in achieving high performance. Leveraging her skills in behaviour design, Paige achi…

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2024 Mock Draft Extravaganza 2:15:47

3M ago2:15:47

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The guys break from the formula and draft all 58 picks in the upcoming draft For thoughts on almost all players taken, listen back to these breakdowns! The top pick - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scouting-gli-part-1-ron-holland-matas-buzelis-izan-almansa/id1561566975?i=1000652522500 2 & 3 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scouting-co…

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Scouting International Upside Swings: Pacome Dadiet, Melvin Ajinca, Nikola Djurisic, AJ Johnson, & Ulrich Chomche 1:15:13

3M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

The guys scout some funky wings and bigs from overseas

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Leah Grant: The transformative nature of art, the wonder of colour and giving yourself room to breathe. 54:51

4M ago54:51

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Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to Leah Grant. She is a versatile artist, potter, and educator known for her vibrant, uplifting work. Her art explores textures and colours across various mediums, currently focusing on aerosol and ceramics. Leah draws on personal experiences to create thought-provoking pieces. She holds a Bachelo…

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Mini-Sode - Scouting Funky Forwards Swings: Bobi Klintman, Trentyn Flowers, Jaylin Williams, Jacky Cui, Malevy Leons, & Michael Caicedo 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

The guys, in their last mini-sode of the cycle, discuss some fun forward bets who mostly project late in the class

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Mini-Sode - Scouting Old Guards: KJ Simpson, Tyler Kolek, Jamal Shead, Ajay Mitchell, Reece Beekman, Boogie Ellis, Tristen Newton, & Juan Nunez 1:21:08

3M ago1:21:08

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The guys discuss a frankly insane amount of old guard prospects

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

3M 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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Scouting Older Wing Bets: Ryan Dunn, Dillon Jones, Tristan Da Silva, Isaiah Crawford, & Kevin McCullar 2:12:48

4M ago2:12:48

2:12:48

The guys discuss some potential immediate impact wings in this year's draft

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Mini-Sode - Funky Forwards: Harrison Ingram, Anton Watson, Justin Edwards, Keshad Johnson, Isaac Jones, and Jalen Bridges 50:02

4M ago50:02

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The guys break down an enigmatic group of forwards who scatter mocks from the early second to lower rungs of the UDFA pool

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Scouting Funky Bigs: Yves Missi, Kyle Filipowski, Jonathan Mogbo, Adem Bona, & Oso Ighodaro 2:25:31

4M ago2:25:31

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The huys break down a group of interesting bugs who bring something fascinating to one or both ends of the floor

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

4M 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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Oliver Burkeman: 4,000 Weeks, relinquishing control and confronting our radical finitude. 54:04

4M ago54:04

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Oliver Burkeman - author of the book ‘4,000 Weeks.” Few books have impacted as much as Oliver’s and it is one that I return to time and time again. In short, The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. As Oliver states “If you live to be 80…

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Mini-Sode: Shooting Wings - Jaylen Wells, Baylor Scheierman, Antonio Reeves, Cam Spencer, & Riley Minix 43:52

4M ago43:52

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The guys do something a little shorter (and a bit more digestible) on the first iteration of the mini-sode The guys draft shooters and discuss the pros and cons of each prospect in bite-sized, broad strokes

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Andrew Oberthur: The Leadership Juggle, remembering your core business and having a life outside of school. 59:20

4M ago59:20

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Andrew Oberthur. He is an author and principal. In this conversation, we talked about his recent book The School Leadership Juggle - practical tips for educators to juggle the expectations of the work with the reality of the job. In this episode we talk about many th…

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Scouting Upside Wings: Stephon Castle, Johnny Furphy, Bronny James, Kyshawn George, Ja'Kobe Walter, & Cam Christie 2:45:28

4M ago2:45:28

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The discuss an assortment of wings who all project to be drafted in the top 45

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

4M 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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Moments with Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day. 12:21

4M ago12:21

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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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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

4M ago35:51

35:51

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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Scouting Combo Guards: Reed Sheppard, Isaiah Collier, Rob Dillingham, Jared McCain, & Bub Carrington 2:47:43

4M ago2:47:43

2:47:43

The guys discuss their favorite archetype, combo guards, and the complexity of fitting their varied skillsets into an NBA team

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

4M 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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