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Join Fred Mills, Liam Marsh, and Luke Bligh as they discuss news and trends from the construction, engineering and architecture industries in a relaxed atmosphere. Grab a coffee or cuppa tea and enjoy The World's Best Construction Podcast by The B1M Email us! Podcast@TheB1M.com http://www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Probably Britain's Greatest Star Wars Podcast! Join Matt Hudson and Luke Bligh each week for in-depth Star Wars discussion, interviews, opinion, and banter as well as spicy listener contributions and galactic-themed games. For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk. Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as $2 a month! Find Star Wars Sessions on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk ...
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It’s been five years! Yes, it’s 5th anniversary extravaganza episode of Sending Signals! I’m delighted that Dan Wilson agreed to come back on for a catch-up. He’s one of my favourite ever guests on the show and he didn’t disappoint. We talk about his recent Grammy win, the role of embarrassment in songwriter, as well as the story behind the Semison…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris". Fred went inside the Equinix data centre that's heating the 2024 Olympic training pool in Paris. During the discussion, we’re joined by Andrew Higgins who is Director of Sustainability and Master Planning for EMEA at Equinix. Later in the …
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The lads discuss Episode 7 ("Choice"), the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, and give their FULL SPOILER thoughts and opinions... This episode is in collaboration with @ParsecSabers! For 10% off character-inspired sabers, use code SESSIONS at parsecsabers.com! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on P…
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The main show is back! This week, the lads are having a chill one and catching up with a whole host of Patreon questions - leading to some spicy discussions! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can fin…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of". This is where the world's biggest skyscrapers are put to the test - any guesses at where this facility is? Later in the episode, we cover: Obama presidential centre tops out in Chicago = https://www.instagram.com/p/C8iuKRfPlqC/?img_index=1 Huge…
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Bill Oakley, along with his best friend and writing partner Josh Weinstein, wrote various episodes of The Simpsons during it’s glory days including “Marge Gets A Job”, “Bart vs Australia”, and the legendary 2-part season-straddling “Who Shot Mr Burns”, and they were appointed executive producers and showrunners for the 7th and 8th seasons of the sh…
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Matt is joined by Dave Dunne to dive into episode six of The Acolyte ("Teach/Corrupt") and the pair provide their SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and reactions... This episode is in collaboration with Parsec Sabers! For 10% off character-inspired sabers, use code SESSIONS at parsecsabers.com! JOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook at https://www.facebook.co…
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The lads dive into episode five of The Acolyte ("Night") and provide their SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and reactions... This episode is in collaboration with Parsec Sabers! For 10% off character-inspired sabers, use code SESSIONS at parsecsabers.com! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreo…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Soviet-Era Nuclear Plants Are Being Dismantled". Step inside the complex world of nuclear decommissioning. This episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble's Tekla software and the 2024 Tekla UK award entries: https://bit.ly/3zby8mT Later in the episode, we cover: …
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Luke is back this week and the lads are diving into episode four of The Acolyte ("Day") and providing SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and reactions... This episode is in collaboration with Parsec Sabers! For 10% off character-inspired sabers, including the 'Indara' and 'Sol' from The Acolyte, use code SESSIONS at parsecsabers.com! (Worldwide shipping) For …
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Race to Fix Australia’s Failed Dam". The ironically named "Paradise Dam" in Queensland, Australia is doomed. This episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble's Tekla software and the 2024 Tekla UK award entries: https://bit.ly/3zby8mT Later in the episode, we cover…
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Matt is joined by Dave Dunne of The Collectors Guild to dive into episode three of The Acolyte ("Destiny") and provide SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and reactions... JOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4016257985141391 and on Instagram @starwars.thecollectorsguild This episode is in collaboration with @ParsecSabers! F…
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This week, we're celebrating our hundredth episode with a special 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' style quiz and an open Q&A. This special episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here: https://bit.ly/3VdVXBH Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
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THE ACOLYTE RECAP IS HERE! Check out our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on episodes one and two of the brand-new series...! This episode is in collaboration with Parsec Sabers! For 10% off character-inspired sabers, use code SESSIONS at parsecsabers.com! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patre…
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We watched the first two episodes of The Acolyte at the UK Premiere in London on May 28th 2024 and immediately recorded our first NON-SPOILER impressions with Dave Dunne of The Collectors Guild! The discussion is NON-SPOILER and was a great end to an awesome night. For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us o…
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This week, Fred is joined by Procore's Sasha Reed to discuss mental health in construction as part of our Get Construction Talking initiative. Learn more about the global Get Construction Talking initiative - https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/ Watch the video-version of the discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzZUUdc84Sg Get in t…
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In a last-second change of plans, this week we're discussing our evening in Leicester Square where we saw the first two episodes of The Acolyte (not a review of the episodes!!!) and George Lucas' adventures in Cannes. We end this week with a Mastermind-themed game... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Is This $4BN Megaproject Pointless?". Stockholm is in a race to fix it's traffic congestion. But will this expensive road tunnel really work in the Swedish capital? Later in the episode, we cover: Lord’s Cricket Ground set for an overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/C7BSFpNs0t_/?img_index=1 Ri…
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, we watched "The Beginning", the documentary produced covering the making of the film. We cover its stark authenticity, discuss the key moments, our favourite aspects, and the nostalgia hit that it brings. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some delicious Patreon questions, and end on another …
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Skyscraper Built on The World’s Most Expensive Site". Land in Hong Kong is expensive - very expensive. But this didn't stop Zaha Hadid architects from possibly designing the world’s curviest skyscraper. Later in the episode, we cover: The Chicago Bears $4.2BN new home = https://www.instagram…
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The Acolyte is closing in, and we are getting our speculation and theory hats on this week! We discuss what we know about the show, what could happen, hopes, fears, and more! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some tidy Patreon questions, and end on an AI-themed game… For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support u…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia". Singapore and Malaysia are closely connected in many ways - but THIS might be the world's most important rail link. Later in the episode, we cover: Toronto announces 4 new skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Oehw3scct/?img_index=1 Updated plans f…
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On 26th April 2024 at the gorgeous Read on Sea book shop in Essex, Luke and Dave Dunne sat down with Gianni Venturini and Gregory Armstrong from Read Five Designs to discuss their incredible book "Star Wars Toy Guide Volume One - Kenner Action Figures 1977-1985". The gang discuss the book's origins through to printing, including a look at the resea…
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Putting last week behind us, this was genuinely one of my favourite conversations I’ve had for the show. Like many, I was first aware of Isobel as member of Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian. I found her such a compelling figure. She looked like she had stepped out of a French new wave movie. She was a cello player in an indie rock band. And …
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Experts Explain Saudi Arabia’s 2KM Skyscraper". Together, the lads react to the news that Saudi Arabia are planning to build a 2KM skyscraper - potentially the tallest building/structure ever created. We give our opinions and ask if this could this actually be built? Later in the episode, we cov…
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We sat down together and watched The Bad Batch season three - and the series - finale together and HERE are our immediate SPOILER reactions and thoughts to the episode as we say goodbye to Clone Force 99. We also hear YOUR thoughts on the finale and discuss the future of animation and more! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.u…
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Chris Difford is having a very busy year. There’s a new Squeeze album in the works, they are supporting Heart on their forthcoming arena tour, and there’s also the matter of an enormous UK tour in hour of Squeeze’s 50th anniversary. Chris also hosts the podcast “I Never Thought It Would Happen” which is currently on Season 4. Seems like a good time…
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As we warm up to STAR WARS DAY 2024, we have a special Collectors Guild episode featuring an interview with Graham E. Hancock as he talks us through his recently announced book "LEGO Star Wars - The Force of Creativity". Oh, and we feature an audio snippet of our very own Dave Dunne LIVE on BBC Radio Berkshire. JOIN The Collectors Guild on Facebook…
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This week, Fred's away so it's just Liam & Luke and we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways". Together, we investigate the huge new high-speed rail line across three former Soviet states; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s latest supertall skyscraper officia…
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We're discussing the duel that ended an 18-year feud - Maul vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Star Wars Rebels episode Twin Suns. We look at the duel itself, and chat about the buildup, context, and more! We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some delicious Patreon questions, and end on a game of 'Maul or No Maul'... For all your Sessions needs, head to sta…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Redeveloping the World’s Most Terrifying Airport". Hong Kong is one of the world's most well-known city's; massive skyscrapers, massive density, and massive challenges to build infrastructure. However, we’ve never seen construction tech like this before… Later in the episode, we cover: Saudi Ara…
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This week, we're making sense of the avalanche of Star Wars news that has dropped over the past fortnight - including trailers for Tales of the Empire and Star Wars Outlaws, The Acolyte photos and interviews, Andor news, and much more! For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starw…
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Roll up! Roll up! This episode I’m joined from across the Atlantic by singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has just released a new EP, “Burn The Hard Drive”, which chronicles the breakdown of her relationship and engagement to a former bandmate. It’s the first significant release from Jade since 2021’s very excellent “Different Kinds Of Light” album. W…
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The GUILD is back and covering all the latest Star Wars collecting-related releases & announcements - including; Hot Toys, Star Wars Unlimited Trading Card Game, a new "The Acolyte" line, more Black Series & Vintage Collection figures, Phantom Menace 25 Funko Pops, and a cheeky Moff Gideon helmet. Oh, and it's Momaw Nadon SUPREMACY! JOIN The Collec…
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Matt sat down with John Jackson Miller to discuss the upcoming novel The Living Force. John discussed his thought process behind the story, tackling the Jedi High Council and the Prequel era, the vibe of the book and MORE! The Living Force is available from 9th April 2024 in hardback and audiobook formats Thank you to Del Rey UK for the advance cop…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The Plan to Save New York's Emptiest Building". This topic is all about one of the world's most photographed buildings that's hiding in plain sight... but have YOU heard of it? New York is transforming one of its most iconic but rarely-seen towers. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Lea…
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It's the beginning of the end as The Bad Batch season three - and the series overall - is reaching its conclusion. We're giving our thoughts after the midway point, including for E10 "Identity Crisis" and E11 "The Point of No Return", and look ahead to the final episodes with plenty of speculation thrown in. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some …
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest longform video "Inside The World's Most Remote Infrastructure Project". Fred tells us about his first-hand experience of discovering the incredible infrastructure of the Faroe Islands. This episode is absolutely epic. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of p…
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From assassin worms, changeling bounty hunters, Tem Morrison and Kit Fisto, to Geonosians, the Techno Union, droid factories, sand, cloning and MORE....we dive into the wonderfully weird story of Attack of the Clones. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a AOTC-themed quiz... For all your Sessions needs, head …
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This week, we're hopping over the English channel and digging into The B1M's latest video "This $45BN Megaproject Will Forever Change Paris". In the construction & infrastructure world, the French capital has been incredibly busy of late - but even then, the Grand Paris Express is a once-in-a-century megaproject. This episode was sponsored by James…
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Phillip Ingram is one of the founding members of Motown band Switch who formed in late 1976, and after a chance encounter, were championed by Jermaine Jackson. Motown chief Berry Gordy heard the band’s tape and signed them to his subsidiary Gordy label. Switch were a a consistent presence on the R’n’B charts in the last 1970s. Switch sort of implod…
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THE ACOLYTE teaser trailer is HERE! We're giving our reactions, breaking the footage down and letting the hype begin. We also hear YOUR thoughts and end on an Over/Under Acolyte game... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don’t forget to rate, review, subsc…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Sydney’s $64BN Mega Railway". Sydney, Australia is building one of the world's biggest suburban rail projects. G'day Sydney Metro. This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3v2oEZs Later in the episode, we cover: A new expansi…
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This week, we're keeping it local and digging into The B1M's latest video "The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer". This topic has it all; Victorian sewer systems overflowing, construction in one of the world's busiest city's, and a famous river flowing through the middle - something big is taking shape under London. This episode was s…
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With eleven live-action movies, fans have debated for decades on what order is best to view them in (classic Star Wars fans) This week, we're discussing the various orders, what works best for fans new and old, and we give OUR preferred orders. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a Quote-themed game... For al…
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It seems like a good time to take a deep dive into Best Picture nominee, and more importantly, my favourite film of 2023, “Past Lives”. This episode I’m joined by the film’s Assistant Director Ben Kahn to discuss his personal impact on the film, creating the remarkable chemistry between the cast, evoking an older digital landscape, and the profound…
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On March 6th 2024, we were invited to attend a special PR event at the Bridge Command experience in Vauxhall, London. We had a full tour of the project and got stuck in with a death-defying mission in space. We also chatted with Artistic Director Owen Kingston about his vision for the project and how it all came to be. For more information and to b…
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret". In preparation for the Olympic Games being hosted in Paris this year, the city has a $1.5BN clean-up plan that's in-seine (see what we did there? aha!) This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - http…
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This week, we’re discussing the news from a galaxy far, far away including The Mandalorian and Grogu tax credit award, Amandla Stenberg’s comments on The Acolyte, and more. We also take YOUR thoughts, answer some great Patreon questions, and end on a Human or AI-themed game... For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and …
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