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Mobituaries with Mo Rocca

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“CBS News Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Each episode of Mobituaries covers his favorite dearly departed people and things. This season profiles legendary athlete Jim Thorpe in "Death of an All-American", iconic singer/songwriter Peggy Lee in "Death of Cool", and even the death of the mid-Atlantic accent, best known from the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Franklin Roosevelt and Jacqueline Kennedy. Mo even has a few new things in store including an episode th ...
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An exploration of the worlds of Italian cinema from Neo Realism to Spaghetti Westerns, Gialli to Sword and Sandal epics, Poliziotteschi to white telehphone films: and anything I left out. Talking to illustrious guests, Italian and otherwise, all united with a love of il cinema Italiano and Hollywood on the Tiber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conversations of Inspiration brings you life changing wisdom along with heartbreaking stories of resilience, tenacity and triumph. Since launching two small business marketplaces (Holly & Co and notonthehighstreet), Holly Tucker MBE has spoken with more than 175 founders, creatives and entrepreneurs on this podcast who have been vulnerable enough to share what it really took to get them where they are today, with warmth and wisdom. Prepare to be inspired.
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A podcast featuring never-heard-before interviews with legendary stars of the Negro Baseball Leagues in celebration of the Centennial of the Negro Baseball Leagues. "All content of The Negro Baseball Leagues: Chattin' with the Legends podcast, is the property of YABBA BIRI Productions, Inc. Any rebroadcast, transcription, or retransmission without the express written consent of YABBA BIRI Productions Inc, is prohibited."
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XOFF Records & Sound Talent Media

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Benny, Siobhán and Cory, of the band Lost Symphony, are joined by some of the most successful people in music, business and entertainment to take a look back at their lives and career to see what "following your dreams" REALLY looks like. New episodes every Sunday. Available on all major platforms.
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In this micro episode, Sir John Timpson, chairman and owner of Timpson shares his depth of knowledge and experience. His words are testament to a life lived with purpose, a career built on unwavering principles and an astonishing commitment to kindness and understanding. This is your micro shot of inspiration and an episode that brings to life the …
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In this micro episode, join Fearne Cotton, broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place whilst she shares advice with her younger self. Honest and heartwarming, Fearne’s letter is full of sage advice, encouragement and acceptance. It’s a letter that allows an insight into a younger version of all of us, one that might be searching for the right p…
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In celebration of 200 episodes of Conversation of Inspiration, this special episode tackles some of the greatest challenges faced by our society today. Set against the backdrop of political fever as the general election looms, Holly explores what the future could look like, if the most brilliant minds and founders were spearheading the policies of …
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A micro episode with Dame Mary Perkins DBE, visionary founder of Specsavers and a woman with a passion for people. Whilst sharing her letter to her younger self and reflecting on her 40 plus years spent building an empire, Dame Mary shares her words of wisdom, the things she wished she had known at the start of her journey. Gracious, grounded and u…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk with Patrick Schreiner ( @pj_schreiner ), author of our summer read: The Transfiguration of Christ. We discuss key elements of the book as well as Patrick's sports allegiances 0:00 Intro 3:00 Patrick's sports allegiances 12:30 Discussion of The Transfiguration of Christ 44:20 This Day in Sports History 50…
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Meet Tom Herbert, the man whose life and work and steeped in the rich aromatic legacy of baking. Tom hails from a family of bakers, where the art of crafting exceptional bread has been passed down through the generations. In this episode, Holly speaks to Tom about the story of his family business, Hobbs House Bakery and delves into his journey to b…
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In this micro episode, we get a glimpse into the mind of the mission-led entrepreneur David Hieatt, founder of Howies, The Do Lectures and Huit Denim. David’s letter to his younger self is, put simply, a life lesson and one so chock full of wisdom and soulful advice that you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. This is your micro shot of ins…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the US Open, our summer read, the Bible and human flourishing, and Arnold Palmer 0:00- intro 5:46- sports 15:48- summer read 22:42- human flourishing 43:01- today in sports 47:45- one thing https://sotb.research.bible/By Matt Harmon and John Sloat
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A conversation with John Pirie about Skerryvore and lighthouses. Dr John Holliday of the Hynish Trust and Alasdair Satchel of What We Do in the Winter talk with John Pirie, retired lighthouse engineer about Skerryvore lighthouse and the culture of working in manned lighthouses. Recorded at An Iodhlann, Tiree, June 2024I'm putting this out as a side…
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This week, Holly meets Helen Pankhurst CBE, a woman whose life work is testament to the enduring spirit of the suffragettes. And in this episode Helen shares intimate stories from her extraordinary heritage, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and struggles of her pioneering ancestors, diving into how their legacy has shaped her own path in ac…
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As a legendary footballer and a man who has navigated some of life’s toughest challenges, you might also know that Rio Ferdinand is also a man who isn't afraid to be vulnerable. In this micro episode, you will hear the letter that Rio wrote to his younger self, a letter that speaks about the road he has travelled, from the council estate on which h…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NBA finals, the English Reformation, and Nolan Ryan. 0:00- intro 2:38- sports 17:00- Transfiguration 25:35- English Reformation 41:29- today in sports Cricket Highlights: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/t20cricketworldcup/videos/usa-script-history-in-dallas-usa-v-pak-t20wc-2024 British C…
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This special episode comes from the audiobook edition of ROCTOGENARIANS, a brand-new collection of stories from Mo Rocca that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. Chances are, you know something about the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. If, like sixty million other people, you once enjoyed the Little House book…
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In this week's episode, join Holly as she sits down with Ben Branson, the remarkable and visionary founder behind Seedlip, Seasn, and Pollen Projects. From the humble beginnings in his kitchen to pioneering a global brand in just four years, Ben’s story is one of creativity, dedication, and a relentless drive to challenge the status quo. Raised in …
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In this micro episode, Julie Deane CBE, the remarkable founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company shares her wisdom and reflections of an extraordinary journey in a letter to her younger self. Julie’s letter is one from the heart and one that reminds each of us of the power of embracing our individuality and how by having the courage to go against th…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about their various travels, the Glorious Sayings, the English Reformation, and Emily Davison 0:00- Intro 17:00- sports 19:36- Randy Newman Passing https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/my-friend-randy-newman/ 21:45- Summer Read 35:04- English Reformation 47:20- one thing…
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How can you learn to be self-compassionate and live the life you want to lead? In this episode of Conversations of Inspiration meet Rosie Nixon, an accomplished author, broadcaster, consultant, and coach, best known for her 16-year tenure as editor-in-chief of Hello! Magazine. Rosie shares her experiences with stress and burnout, leading to a caree…
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Listen in as Matt and John talk about Scotty Scheffler being arrested, our summer read, the English Reformation, and Ken Griffey Jr! 0:00- Intro 5:49- sports 9:25- summer read 27:25- English Reformation 41:45- today in sports 46:20- one thingBy Matt Harmon and John Sloat
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What’s the secret to designing award-winning and best-selling homeware for 20 years? In this episode of Conversations of Inspiration meet Antony and Richard Joseph, twin brothers and co-founders of Joseph Joseph often referred to as the ‘Apple of homeware.’ You'll hear the captivating story of their entrepreneurial journey, from a childhood surroun…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the great sport of goalball, evangelical fracturing, and sports gambling. 0:00- intro 3:30- sports 14:45- evangelical fracturing 40:34- this day in sports 44:25- one thing Summer Read- https://www.amazon.com/Transfiguration-Christ-Exegetical-Theological-Reading/dp/1540965961/ref=sr_1_1?crid=214JE0U7…
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How can you use customer data to create brand loyalty? In this episode of Conversations of Inspiration meet Edwina Dunn OBE, a true trailblazer in both the realms of big data and female empowerment. Immersed in the world of tech and data since the early 80’s, a time when customers' data was often discarded, Edwina’s vision led to creation of the gr…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Derby, our summer read, cultural Christianity, and Seattle Slew 0:00- Intro 3:30- sports 13:47 summer read 19:32- cultural Christianity - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/april-web-only/let-cultural-christians-come-unto-jesus-richard-dawkins.html 42:23- today in sports 47:13- one thing …
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Can the shadow of death truly teach us the value of life? In this soul-stirring and life-affirming episode journalist, author, and podcast host Clover Stroud shares her journey through loss, creativity, and the transformative power of love and bravery, offering you a deeply personal and universally resonant perspective on living a life full of cont…
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Maathew Page joins John Bleasdale to discuss the career of Alice Rohrwacher and specifically her debut film from 2011, Heavenly Body, (Corpo Celeste). 13 year old Marta is preparing for her confirmation at the local Catholic church but soon finds that her own faith doesn't help her to fit in with the new home she has recently moved to. Alice Rohrwa…
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In the rubble of a Rome which still smelled of gunpowder, Roberto Rossellini filmed Roma Città Aperta (Rome Open City), a film that stands as an inaugural moment in Italian Neorealism and as a hugely influential masterpiece in world cinema. Giulia Saccogna is the programmer of a new season of films at the BFI - Chasing the Real: Italian Neorealism …
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Ready to revolutionise your fashion choices? Discover how one woman is changing the world of fashion and empowering women to turn their wardrobes into serious financial assets, with the Airbnb of clothing. In this inspiring episode, Holly Tucker chats with Eshita Kabra-Davies, the trailblazing founder and CEO of By Rotation, about transforming the …
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A 1979 Italian nunsploitation horror film, Killer Nun was directed by Giulio Berruti and starred Anita Ekberg, Joe Dallesandro, Lou Castel, and Alida Valli. Its plot follows a nun who, after recovering from brain surgery, grows increasingly paranoid that her health is again declining; she begins indulging in opioids from the hospital in which she w…
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Why did Giovanna Fletcher call her encounter with royalty 'bizarrely beautiful'? Actress, author, podcast host, a true champion of mothers and the “I’m a Celebrity” Queen of the Castle shares her extraordinary journey of resilience and empowerment. From her experience starring in the West End musical "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" to her childho…
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Lillian Crawford talks about Luchino Visconti's 1977 adaptation of Thomas Mann's Death in Venice. Lillian is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Little White Lies, Sight and Sound and the Times Literary Supplement as well as many other places. Her personal website can be visited here. The Music for the podcast is provided by Two Minute No…
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The Birds, the Bees and the Italians (Italian: Signore & Signori, literally "Ladies and Gentlemen") is a 1966 italian film directed by Pietro Germi. It won the Grand Prix with A Man and a Woman at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival and was later selected for screening as part of the Cannes Classics section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Jo-Ann Titmar…
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Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the last 4 teams, Christianity and Liberalism, and Guy Lefleur. https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/machen/Christianity%20and%20Liberalism%20-%20J.%20Gresham%20Machen.pdf 0:00- intro 2:30- sports 21:45- Christianity and Liberalism 50:00- today in sports 54:46- one thing…
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Assunta Spina starring Francesca Bertini is a classic Diva silent from 1915. (View it here). Writer and critic and expert in silent cinema Pamela Hutchinson gives her insight into where to start with Italian silent cinema. Here is a link to her blog. Music is by Two Minute Noodles, available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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This episode is a conversation with Gail Struthers. Gail hails from the Hillfoots, the villages and towns around the foot of the Ochil Hills, near Stirling.She’s lived on Mull for many years now and has worked principally in catering in hotels and cafes in the North of the Island. She currently works at Bowman Court and our local hospital in Craign…
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John Bleasdale talks to film maker and writer James Peaty about Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, Elio Petri's 1970 film, starring Gian Maria Volonté and Florinda Bolkan. A psychological, black-humored satire on corruption in high office, it tells the story of a top police officer who kills his mistress, and then tests whether the police …
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Listen in as Matt and John talk about March Madness coming, Ezekiel 37 and Anthony Bowie. Also Join our Bracket Challenge with the link below! https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/3732/invitation?key=af606583e4486405 0:00- Intro 5:40-sports 21:52- Resurrection part 2 40:50-today in sports 46:30- one thing…
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For a Few Dollars More confirmed the arrival of the Spaghetti Western as a new genre. Further enshrining Clint Eastwood's Man with no Name, it added also Lee Van Cleef to the mix. There is a real maturation of how Ennio Morricone's music is used and an increased confidence in the filmmaking of Leone. Alasdair Satchel is a theatre and filmmaker base…
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Join the conversation at Matt and John talk about all kinds of sports, Resurrection in the OT, and the old Big East. 0:00- intro 3:18- sports 21:08- Resurrection in the OT 38:15- this day in sports 45:48- one thing Link to our Bracket challenge: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/3732/invitation?key=af606583e44…
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Meet Perry Haydn Taylor, brand genius, design guru and true disruptor. His work shines out of many kitchen cupboards and fridges, from Dorset Cereals or Whole Earth to Gü desserts. For 30 years, Perry has helped entrepreneurs start and transform some of our most extraordinary brands with his award-winning design and marketing consultancy, Big Fish.…
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