Best Kate O Neill Podcasts (2024)

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Swinney’s Coronation, Al Jazeera Banned in Israel and “Podcasts are Sh*t!” / with Stephen Gethins 0:54

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At the end of the show 2 listener questions from Niall MacKay and Paul Hampton. Recommendations: Stuart Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - book - Sly Stone One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer who created a new kind of music, mixing Black and white, male and female, funk and rock; penned some of the m…

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Humza Folds, Contenders Ready?, Big Footing and Biden Roasts Trump / with Catriona Stewart 6:03

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An action packed episode taking a look at the SNP/Scottish Government developments and the SNP leadership reporting. At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Currie. Recommendations: Stuart: Fragile Animals - book - Genevieve Jagger When an ex-catholic woman develops a sexual relationship with a vampire, she is forced to confront the mem…

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The Rwanda Bill finally pushed through, Labour - the “True Party of English Patriotism” and The Bute House Agreement / with Ruth Wishart 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam Recommendations: Ruth The Glasgow Girl (Paperback) - Aasmah Mir A Glasgow Girl is the coming of age story of Aasmah Mir's childhood growing up in 1970s Glasgow. From a vivacious child to a teenage loner, Aasmah candidly shares the highs and lows of growing up between two cultures - trying to fit in …

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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…

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UK Jets Defend Israel, Westminster Votes on Smoking Ban and Trumpety Trump! / with David Pratt 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart Riley - Netflix Scott’s Tom Ripley is a grifter scraping by in early ’60s New York. He’s hired by a wealthy industrialist to travel to Italy to try to convince the man’s dilettante son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return home. Accepting the job is Tom’s first step int…

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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love 36:37

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In this episode, we speak to Major David Love, Royal Military Police (RMP), in his role as SO2 Army Leadership at the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL). We discuss how the CAL are developing the concepts and theory of leadership into tools that the Army can use. He focusses on the importance of understanding your people, and how by taking a human-ce…

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Whatsapp Honeytrap, Hate Crime Hysteria and Autism Awareness Month with Paddy Duffy 6:01

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After two weeks with the brilliant Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven, the Boys are Back In Town! At the end of the show a question from J.P. Gallacher Recommendations: Stuart: Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The most famous chess match of all time - Dave Edmonds Bobby Fischer Goes to War by David Edmonds and John Eidinow details the occasion when Bobby …

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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy 43:36

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In this episode we speak to Sir Alex Younger KCMG, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Prior to his six-year tenure as ‘C’, Sir Alex was the Head of Counter Terrorism and obtained many operational roles worldwide. His time at MI6 was preceded by a stint in the British Army - first as a private soldier and later as a commissioned of…

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WASPI Women, The UN Ceasefire and Kate Comes Clean 6:02

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This week, with Stuart and Eamonn on holiday, we have a wee treat in store - a girl power double header with Talk Media favourites Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven. At the end of the show a listener question suggested by Brian Brussels. Recommendations: Shona Invisible Child - Book - Andrea Elliot Based on nearly a decade of reporting, Invisible C…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 21 - Combining Competency with Human Understanding - Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser 38:09

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In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, formerly the 1st Battalion The King's Regiment, which he commissioned into in 2001. He served in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK, and twice in Iraq on Op TELIC. Away from regimental duty, Lt Col Fraser instructed as a Platoon Commander at the Royal Military Acad…

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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan 45:08

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In this episode we speak to Brigadier Jaish Mahan, who commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in 1994 and has served in roles spanning the medical profession. He has deployed on seven operational tours, including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, the Iraq war and Afghanistan three times. Brigadier Mahan has been an Army Reservist since his trans…

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‘When Journalism Goes Where The Law Will Not’, ’10 Million Reasons It’s Not Racism’ and ‘A Right Royal Mess’ / with Chris Mullin 6:01

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This week, the boys are really happy to have the company of Chris Mullin - journalist responsible for exposing the false convictions of the Birmingham Six , author and ex-labour MP. At the end a question from Jim Hunter. Recommendations: Chris Mullin Books: Error of Judgement, Didn’t You Used to be Chris Mullin, A Very British Coup, Secret State an…

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The Human Advantage Ep 20 - Improving Organisational Culture - Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC 37:54

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In this episode we speak with Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC. Simon commissioned in 2001 into the Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG) - a light cavalry regiment that specialises in reconnoissance. He served on operations on Op BANNER in Northern Ireland, on Op HERRICK in Afghanistan, and on Op TELIC in Iraq. His troop was attached to 3 Commando B…

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‘Salvo and Liberation Scotland’, ‘George is in the House!’ and ‘It’s all gone a bit Wonka’ / with Sara Salyers of Salvo.scot 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Stephen Cameron. Recommendations: Stuart “Rabbits” by Hugo Rifkind Tommo has just started at a new school – a training ground for the Scottish elite – when his friend Johnnie’s brother is found dead in a Land Rover on a Highland farm. There’s a shotgun at his feet. Nobody seems clear about what has happened, l…

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‘Opposition Day Chaos and Broken Promises’, ‘Hate Speech Conservatives’’ and ‘Good Girl’ 6:02

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This week we have filled the boys with cups of tea, chocolate biscuits and sweeties, locked them in to the studio and set them on a two hander across this weeks' stories. At the end of the show a question from David Stark. Recommendations: Stuart 'Never Have I Ever' - Netflix After a traumatic year, an Indian-American teen just wants to spruce up h…

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‘The Scottish Labour Party Conference’, ‘The 2nd Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny’, ‘The North East Fife Constituency’ and ‘BBC Scotland gives up on The Nine ... 6:03

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At the end of the show a question from Maggie Rankin Recommendations: Eamonn Greyhound Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during WWII. For five days with no air co…

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The Human Advantage Ep.19 - Turning vision into action - Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE 25:55

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In this episode we speak to Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE. Major Virdee commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps in 2015 as a pharmacist Professionally Qualified Reserve Officer. Following regimental duty with 256 Field Hospital, he re-roled as a Medical Support Officer and went into full-time Reserve service (FTRS). He has since worked in…

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‘Rafah under Attack’, ‘Too Old for Office’ and ‘Ship the Smugglers to Scotland’ / with David Pratt and Paddy Duffy 6:02

3M ago6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Andy McNeil Our apologies for the sound issues we encountered on this episode. Recommendations Paddy Jon Stone There’s been a reassessment of the Blair/Brown government on the Left in recent years: you hear more about its achievements than you used you. that’s good, but it’s also important not to forget that i…

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The Human Advantage Ep.18 - Being Courageous in Conversations - Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson 27:47

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In this episode we speak to Doctor and CAL Senior Research Fellow, Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson PhD, about what we can learn from her experience in the selection, training, and preparation of astronauts for space flight, and how some of those skills can be applied in a military context to her experience as a Troop commander with 135 Geographic S…

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‘Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Enquiry’, 'History made in Stormont’ and ‘The Week at Westminster’ / with Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia 6:03

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With Stuart off on his book tour (rock 'n roll), Eamonn is joined by Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia for a great discussion on the week's stories. This week we've included questions by John Nichol and Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn The Long Way Up Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reunite for Long Way Up, after more than a dec…

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Episode 41 - The Sporting Edge: Building High Performing Teams - Jeremy Snape 48:45

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In this episode we speak to former England cricketer, coach and now performance psychologist, Jeremy Snape. Jeremy's cricketing and coaching success at the highest levels proceeded a career which has branched out into performance psychology in other sports and the business world to. He offers a captivating perspective on how leadership is about doi…

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‘Crisis at Ch4’, ‘The Media and the Covid Enquiry’ and ‘How the Government Captured the BBC’ / with Ruth Wishart 6:03

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With questions inspired by Mark Stephenson, Kevin Richey, John Daly, Michelle Shortt and Muriel Cockburn. At the end a question from Grant McLanaghan. Recommendations: Ruth A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America Richly sourced and highly readable . . . Sheds new light on how the 45th president tests the boundaries of the office …

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‘WhatsApp Scotland’, ‘Chasing the Youth Audience’ and ‘When a Guest Goes Rogue’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Niail Mackay. Recommendations: Eamonn Northern Exposure A recently graduated New York City physician, Dr. Joel Fleischman, is sent to practice in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska to fulfil his obligation after Alaska paid for his medical education. Early episodes deal with Fleischman's culture shock in the…

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The Human Advantage Ep.17 - Building trust through communication - Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda 25:46

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In this episode Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda of the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps. Lt Col Kagoda trained and qualified as an emergency nurse in the National Health Service, prior to commissioning in 2005 and has since worked at roles 1-4 across the medical support spectrum. She has delivered everything fro…

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‘A Pre-War World’, ‘Labour Landslide Poll’ and ‘When the Journalist becomes the Story’ / with David Pratt 6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Andrew Anderson Recommendations Stuart: ‘Poor Things’ From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’…

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Episode 40 - Moral Terrain Coaching & Empathy - US Army Major Ben Ordiway & Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright 56:38

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In this episode, we speak to US Army Major Ben Ordiway and Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright, based at the United States Military Academy at Westpoint. We discuss their developing concepts of Moral Terrain Coaching and how to consider empathy towards our adversary to gain an operational advantage. Both concepts are fundamentally important when the stakes a…

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‘Lost in the Post’, ‘Election Fever’ and ‘The Year Ahead in the Media’ / with Catriona Stewart 6:11

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Our first show of 2024! At the end of the show a question from John Daly Recommendations: Catriona: Priscilla When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a gentle best friend…

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Talk Media 2023 Reflections 37:44

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Thanks for lending us your ears in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 full of energy and opinions. Happy New Year from everyone at Talk Media and The Big Light.By The Big Light

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‘Dumb and Dumber’, ‘Devolved Budget Day’ and ‘Layla Moran’ / with Catriona Stewart and Paddy Duffy 6:18

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At the end a question from Denis Maxwell. Recommendations: Eamonn: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th anniversary of A Christmas Carol with this irresistible clothbound edition. …

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The Human Advantage Ep.16 - The Savvy Squaddie - Corporal Cameron Eden 24:54

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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to the person behind the The Savvy Squaddie YouTube Channel, Corporal Cameron Eden, who enlisted in the King's Royal Hussars (KRH), before transferring to the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) to follow his dream of becoming an Army Photographer. With a wealth of experience, deploying to France, Estoni…

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‘The Interview’, ‘Back in your Box Scotland’ and ‘Love Bomb’ / with The Wheezy Boys 6:17

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The Boys are on their own this week getting stuck in to today's topics, albeit with a wheezy soundtrack. At the end of the show a question from Martin O'Donnell. Recommendations: Eamonn Archie: the man who became Cary Grant Young Archie Leach escapes his childhood in Bristol and journeys to America as his older self Cary Grant falls in love with Dy…

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‘Cleverly in Rwanda’, ‘Starmer Praises Thatcher’ and ‘Cop 28’ / with Joyce McMillan 6:17

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At the end of the show a question by Michael Heffernan Recommendations: Joyce McMillan Pitlochry Festival Theatre Set to fantastic songs from world-renowned Scottish band The Proclaimers, Sunshine on Leith is both a funny and moving play about Davy and Ally, two Edinburgh natives returning to their hometown after serving in war-torn countries overs…

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The Human Advantage Ep.15 - Op PITTING - Major Chris Duncalfe & WO2 Adam Croucher 48:00

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In this episode, we speak to Major Chris Duncalfe and WO2 Adam Croucher about their experience during the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) of Kabul - Operation PITTING, while in their respective roles of Officer Commanding (OC) and Company Sergeant Major (CSM) of A Company, 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment. Op PITTING marked the end of …

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‘Hostages on the Move, ‘Alex Salmond’ and ‘We’d like our Marbles Back’ / with David Pratt 6:17

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At the end of the show a question from Gerry Mulvenna. Recommendations: David: The Pigeon Tunnel - Apple TV Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell — better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as The Spy Who Came in from t…

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Episode 39 - Tony Adams MBE - Leading Through Addiction 40:09

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In this episode, we speak to Tony Adams MBE, a football icon renowned for his remarkable contributions to Arsenal and the England national team. Tony's career spans playing at the pinnacle of the sport, where he not only showcased his prowess on the field but also in his captaincy for England. Beyond his playing days, he undertook a coaching and ma…

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‘Let Them Die’, ‘Harry, The Mail and Leveson’ and ‘Ryan Tubridy at Virgin’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:17

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Stuart is off grid this week so Eamonn is joined by producer and commentator Paddy Duffy to chat over some of the week’s media stories. Please note this show was recording pre Autumn Statement. At the end of the show a question from Kay Springham Recomendations: Eamonn Spymaster book by Helen Fry The dramatic story of a man who stood at the centre …

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'Poppy Day Reflections’, ‘Tory Reshuffle’, ‘SNP table Ceasefire amendment at Westminster’ / with Catriona Stewart 6:18

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Please note - This podcast was recorded at noon on Wednesday - before the Ceasefire Amendment in Westminster. At the end a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart: The Pigeon Tunnel Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell -- better known as …

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The Human Advantage Ep.14 - Leading Without Authority - Sergeant Mo Faye 27:13

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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joined the British Army's Staff and Personnel Support Branch, the Adjutant G…

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‘Firework Violence’, ‘The King’s Speech’ and ‘Michelle Mone changes her story’ / with Jim Spence 6:16

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At the end of the show a questions from James Robertson Recommendations: The Courier Talking Football Podcast Scottish football is too often dominated by the Old Firm, but the teams across Courier Country deserve a football podcast that’s every bit as informed, every bit as passionate, and every bit as in-depth as anything covering Rangers FC and C…

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‘Whatsapp Doc’, ‘Baker’s Irish Meddling, ‘Starmer makes Statement’ and ‘Farewell to Chandler Bing' / with Ruth Wishart 6:17

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At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Mout Recommendations: Eamonn: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent (Hardback) Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green. Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin on his head. These are just a few of the things Dame Judi Dench has done in the name of Shakespeare. For the ve…

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‘Israel/Palestine death toll rises’ ,‘Labour resignations in wake of Starmer gagging order’ and "The Reckoning' / with David Pratt 6:17

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At the end of the show a question from Gill Blair. Recomendations: David: Simon Murphy 'Govanhill' This major exhibition of Simon Murphy’s photographic document 'Govanhill' brings together his long term project of a place in the southside of the city of Glasgow – a local place which is truly international in the demographics of those who live there…

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Episode 38 - General Sir James Hockenhull, KBE, ADC Gen - Strategic Command 50:28

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In this episode, our host Colonel Henry Llewellyn-Usher speaks with Commander UK Strategic Command, General Sir James (Jim) Hockenhull, KBE, ADC Gen. General Jim commissioned into the Intelligence Corps in 1986 and has extensive operation experience across the globe. His Staff experience includes role at the UK Ministry of Defence, and at the US Co…

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‘THE SNP CONFERENCE’ AND ‘SATIRE GETS SACKED’ AND ‘SWEDISH FANS SHOT IN BRUSSELS’ / WITH SHONA CRAVEN AND PADDY DUFFY 6:16

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At the end of the show a question from Jim Anderson. Recommendations: Stuart: Beckham With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81223488 Paddy: Cassius X Exploring the life of Cassius Clay as he undergoes his spiritual tra…

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Friday the 13th Special ‘The Labour Party Conference’ and ‘Israel at War’ / with David Pratt 6:17

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Friday the 13th Special ‘The Labour Party Conference’ and ‘Israel at War’ / with David Pratt Thank you for all your questions for David Recommendations: Stuart: The Reckoning Factual drama examining the crimes of Jimmy Savile, with testimony from survivors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0g4swnr/the-reckoning Eamonn: Race across the World …

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The Human Advantage Ep.13 - Leading from a Position of Support - Sergeant Dorian John 31:43

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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Sergeant Dorian John about the importance of empathy and rapport in getting things done. Sergeant Dorian John was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica and enlisted into the Royal Signals in 2003 and served on OP TELIC 5 in Iraq and OP HERRICK 6 in Afghanistan as a Lance Corporal Dorian transf…

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‘Bunkered in Manchester’, ‘Scottish Arts Under Pressure’, ‘The New Old County Highway’ / with Ruth Wishart 6:17

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At the end of show a question from me. (Brian) Recommendations: Ruth: Cobra Season 3 Robert Carlyle returns to screens for the third instalment of fan favourite political thriller COBRA: Rebellion with Jane Horrocks joining the cast. https://www.skygroup.sky/article/-the-explosive-third-instalment-of-sky-original-drama-cobra-rebellion-coming-to-sky…

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Episode 37 - Lieutenant General Ian Cave, CB - Wearing Responsibilities Lightly 58:33

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In this episode, we speak to Lieutenant General Ian Cave CB, as he reflects on his imminent departure as Commander Home Command. General Cave speaks about how he views leader development as a whole-career endeavour, and how his early leadership lessons continue to impact on his leadership style today. He speaks about the importance of self-awarenes…

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The Human Advantage Ep.12 - Dealing With Unconscious Bias - Capt John Werrett 31:56

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In this episode, our host, Captain Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Captain John Werrett, known as 'Wez,' about moral courage, respectful challenge, and finding teachable moments from examples of unconscious bias. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we cover the topics of the deaths of soldiers on operations, improvised explosive devices, and dealing with the…

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‘Attorney General’s Big Boots’, ‘HS2 - an Epic Tory Fail’, ‘Move over Oldies’ / with Angela Haggerty 6:17

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At the end of the show a question from Alex MacDonald Recommendations: Eamonn “Who Killed Jill Dando” Revisit the shocking 1999 murder of beloved TV presenter Jill Dando, which continues to mystify experts and the public, in this in-depth documentary. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81594933 Stuart “Football And How To Survive It” The former footb…

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‘Russell Brand’, ‘Labour fail on fair pay’ and ‘Twitter goes Subscription’ / with Catriona Stewart 6:17

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At the end of the show a question from Jim Fraser. Recommendations: Eamonn: The Haunting in Venice In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2268779…

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