Best Melissa Parker Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Parker Bowles: Cooking and the Crown 37:14

1h ago37:14

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This week, Gilly is with food royalty, the restaurant critic, writer, and son of Queen Camilla, Tom Parker Bowles. Royal Food has always been about impressing the most powerful people in the world, and in his book Cooking and the Crown, he tells how it has set trends for centuries, from Victoria to his stepfather, King Charles 3rd. Head over to Gil…

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Melissa Schwartzberg 51:08

3h ago51:08

51:08

Good news, listeners! Our rational and responsive representations in Washington have agreed to keep the federal government running through December 20. (As far as we know, anyway.) You might be tired of the all the backroom dealing it seems to take to keep national parks open and the wheels of our country turning. Get it together, you grumble. But …

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MUM'S THE WORD IS BACK: Summer Chaos, NTAs Lowdown & YOUR Questions 50:06

8h ago50:06

50:06

Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back with a brand new season of Mum's The Word! After a summer break, they’re kicking things off with all the juicy details from their summer adventures, including a behind-the-scenes look at the National Television Awards. Tune in as they share their funniest parenting moments from the holidays, reflect on summe…

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Episode 345 - Wade Boggs Is A Hitmaker 1:19:20

2h ago1:19:20

1:19:20

The best hiitter of the 1980s is, beyond a doubt, either Tony Gwynn or Wade Boggs, two remarkably diifferent people and players who, nonetheless, both slashed singles and doubles all over every park they played in. Boggs, though, added tremendous patience to his game, making it remarkable that he was able collect his 200th hit for the sixth year in…

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Creating Inclusive Cultures with Gemma Toner 35:06

6d ago35:06

35:06

Gemma Toner, founder and CEO of Tone Networks, shares her journey and insights on empowering women in the corporate world. She discusses the importance of executive coaching and mentorship, and how she created Tone Networks to make learning and development opportunities more accessible for busy women. The platform offers short-form videos, live coa…

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Pam Brunton: Between Two Waters 33:22

6d ago33:22

33:22

Gilly is with Pam Brunton, chef/owner at Inver restaurant on Argyll and Bute, author, philosopher and star of Rick Stein’s Food Stories on BBC1. Her book, Between Two Waters: Heritage, landscape and the modern cook is a deep dive into everything that we need to know about food - the philosophy, the politics and the provenance of what we eat. It’s p…

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Episode 344 - You Can't Keep A Good Woman Out (with special guest Melissa Ludtke) 2:02:46

7d ago2:02:46

2:02:46

There are no reporters more integral to the actual history of how baseball is covered today than Melissa Ludtke (@MelissaLudtke on social media). Ludtke's brave fight against Bowie Kuhn and major league baseball opened clubhoouses to all reporters, regardless of gender, and made it possible for women to cover the game every day. Her new book, Locke…

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Empowering Women Leaders Through Emotional Mastery with Rosa Alejandra 29:45

13d ago29:45

29:45

Rosa Alejandra, CEO of Rosa Alejandra Consulting, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and finding emotional empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of eradicating competition among women and empowering each other. Rosa discusses the impact of stress on women's well-being and provides tools and strategies for managing emotional stress, inc…

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Claire Thomson: The Veggie Family Cookbook 31:56

2d ago31:56

31:56

This week, Gilly is with Saturday Kitchen regular and author of nine cook books, Claire Thomson, aka Five o Clock apron. Her latest book, Veggie Family Cook Book is, like Claire, what it says on the cover – genuine, real, easy-going, with 120 recipes to make life more interesting. Gilly finds what makes her so appealing - and enduring - in the plen…

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Jack Balkin 1:08:59

4d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Welcome back, dear listeners, to season nine of Digging a Hole! We’re just as surprised as you are that we haven’t been taken off the air yet, but we’re here and ready to keep producing hit after hit— at least while Yale Law School keeps funding us, anyway. After a summer of roller-coaster legal and political action, we’re ready to help you navigat…

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MUM'S THE WORD BEST BITS: Grace Victory 37:38

12d ago37:38

37:38

On This Week's Mum's The Word: Grace Victory sits down and reflects on what her favourite moments has been from our guests across Season 2 of Mum's The Word We'll Hear From: Rhea Ellen Natasha Sidhu And many more guests Get In Contact With Us: Do you have a question for us? Get in touch on our Whatsapp, that's 07599927537 or email us at askmumsthew…

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Episode 166 (Re-run) - No-Nos No More! 1:14:56

8d ago1:14:56

1:14:56

When is a no-hitter not a no-hitter? When Fay Vincent decided, 36 years ago this week, that it shouldn't be. Specifically, he decreed that any no-hitters shorter than nine full innings or that was broken up after the ninth no longer counted, consigning 50 no-hitters to the dustbin of history. That's where Mike and Bill found them in this re-run fro…

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Empowering Women Through Global Impact: A Conversation with Doree Donaldson 27:52

20d ago27:52

27:52

Doree Donaldson, co-founder of Convoy of Hope, shares the story of how the organization was founded and its mission to empower women and girls. Convoy of Hope has served over 250 million people worldwide through various initiatives, including feeding children, training farmers, and disaster relief. The Women's Empowerment Program focuses on providi…

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Ottolenghi: Comfort 30:38

20d ago30:38

30:38

This week, Gilly has her hands on on the brand new, much awaited book from Ottolenghi, Comfort. Written by the 'four hungries', Yotam, his original co-writer Tara Wigley, Helen Goh and Verena Lochmuller, these are the foods that provide a comfort blanket for them, and mark a departure from the big Ottolenghi books of the past. In a deliciously raw,…

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Episode 343 - The Life and Legacy of Billy Bean 1:22:31

16d ago1:22:31

1:22:31

While they were away, baseball lost one of its most important and irreplaceable figures, Billy Bean, the second former MLB player to come out as gay. Mike and Bill look back at the Bean's short career, his struggle to accept his sexuality and keep it private, his decision to come out and what has (and hasn't) happened since. Plus, happy birthday to…

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Innovating Leadership and Advocacy: A Conversation with Ashley Avis 31:35

27d ago31:35

31:35

In this episode of the Executive Women podcast, Dr. Sheila Robinson interviews Ashley Avis, a filmmaker and founder of Winterstone Pictures and the Wild Beauty Foundation. They discuss Ashley's journey in the film industry, her passion for storytelling, and her work in advocating for wild horses and wildlife. Ashley shares insights on finding balan…

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Danny McCubbin: The Good Kitchen 33:45

20d ago33:45

33:45

This week, in the last of our summer holiday specials, we head to the Good Kitchen in Sicily with community chef and adventurer in all things good, Danny McCubbin. His story is one of a leap of faith, driven by a sense of purpose coursing through his veins and cultivated by his 17 years working with Jamie Oliver, including mentoring chefs at Fiftee…

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Introducing: The West Wing Weekly Political Film Fest! 4:25

22d ago4:25

4:25

After four years away, we're bringing back The West Wing Weekly in a new form. As this election season heats up, we're taking a weekly respite from the stress of reality, and turning towards political cinema instead. We're watching and discussing some of our favorite films. It's the same mix of analysis and nonsense that you’ve come to expect from …

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MUM'S THE WORD BEST BITS: Kelsey Parker 1:07:12

26d ago1:07:12

1:07:12

On This Week's Mum's The Word: Kelsey Parker sits down and reflects on what her favourite moments has been from our guests across Season 2 of Mum's The Word We'll Hear From: Cara Delahoyde Chloe Lewis And many more guests Get In Contact With Us: Do you have a question for us? Get in touch on our Whatsapp, that's 07599927537 or email us at askmumsth…

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Episode 342 - Who's the Fastest? (with special guest Adam Darowski) 1:56:24

22d ago1:56:24

1:56:24

There are a number of unanswerable questions in baseball history, but none truly tantalizes like the question of which pitcher was the fastest of all time. So this week, on the 78th anniversary of Bob Feller setting a new record for recorded pitch speed AND the 50th anniversary of Nolan Ryan doing the same, Mike and Bill break a record of their own…

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Building Support Networks for Success with Dr.Nancy O’Reilly 29:22

1M ago29:22

29:22

In this episode of Executive Woman Podcast, Dr. Nancy O'Reilly discusses the importance of building support networks for success and empowering women. She emphasizes the need for women to support each other and create a community of like-minded individuals. Dr. O'Reilly shares her own experiences and the impact of horses on her life. She also highl…

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Ben Tish: Mediterra 25:58

22d ago25:58

25:58

This week’s we’re off to the Med – yup, all of it - with chef, Ben Tish. Ben’s latest book Mediterra follows his deep dive into bits of the Mediterranean; Moorish looked at the influence of the moors over hundreds of years on food of the Med, while his book Sicilia was a visceral guide to the street and home food of Sicily. This time, he covers the…

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0.21: Celebrating the new West Wing book "What's Next?" (live with Mary McCormack, Melissa Fitzgerald, Aaron Sorkin, and more) 1:06:59

23d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

On Saturday, August 10, we celebrated the publication of the new book "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service" by Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. Josh and Hrishi moderated a discussion with them, along with special guests Aaron Sorkin, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff…

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Empowering Financial Leadership and Diversity 38:33

1M ago38:33

38:33

In this episode, Dr. Sheila Robinson interviews Marguerita Cheng, the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, about empowering financial leadership and diversity. Marguerita emphasizes the importance of confidence, clarity, control, and courage when it comes to managing finances. She shares her journey of founding Blue Ocean Global Wealth and the need for…

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Episode 11 Rerun - Mashi Murakami Mania! (with special guest Rob Fitts) 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Major League Baseball, like America, is at its best when it's diverse and reflective of the countries that play the game. So this week, 59 years after the anniversary of Masahiro Murakami Day at Candlestick Park, Mike and Bill, along with special guest and Murakami biographer Rob Fitts (robfitts.com), remember the first player of Japanese descent t…

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Meera Sodha: Dinner 33:56

29d ago33:56

33:56

This week, Gilly is with Meera Sodha, author of Made In India The Times’ book of the year in 2014, Fresh India, which won the 2017 Observer Food Monthly's Best New Cookbook Award, East which drew from her Guardian’s New Vegan column, and now Dinner, with a rather different story. This is about the food that helped her recovery from burn out, scribb…

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MUM'S THE WORD BEST BITS: Georgia Jones 56:42

1M ago56:42

56:42

On This Week's Mum's The Word: Georgia Jones sits down and reflects on what her favourite moments has been from our guests across Season 2 of Mum's The Word We'll Hear From: Ollie & Gareth Locke + their surrogate Bex Ward Kerry Northcott, Dr Martha & Takkies And many more guests Get In Contact With Us: Do you have a question for us? Get in touch on…

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Unleashing Inclusive Genius with Dr. Johné Battle 33:46

2M ago33:46

33:46

Dr. Johné A. Battle, CEO of Inclusion Genius Factory, discusses the importance of inclusive leadership and the power of unlocking the collective genius of an organization. He emphasizes that inclusivity does not mean taking away from others, but rather creating a level playing field for everyone. Dr. Battle shares key programs and initiatives offer…

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Melissa Hemsley: Real Healthy 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

This week, we’re back at Rockwater, Hove talking LIVE with Melissa Hemsley, food writer of six best-selling cook books, including her latest, the Sunday Times bestseller, Real Healthy. A delicious reminder of how to unprocess our diet with easy, everyday recipes, the book is an antidote to ultra processed foods. Gilly chats to Melissa about everyda…

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Episode 341 - Ott's Got A Lot (Of Home Runs) 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Why is Mel Ott such an enigma? For all of his accomplishments, we really know very little about the stocky little right fielder who made hittiing at the Polo Grounds an art. So, on the 79th anniversary of his 500th homer, Mike and Bill go looking for the best hitter no one talks about today. Plus, happy birthday to Freddie Fitzsimmons and Larry Doy…

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Diana Henry: Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

This week, we’re going back to London, 2002, a time before pomegranate molasses, when Nigella and Jamie were first on the telly and Ottolenghi had yet to chuck his flavour bombs into the salad bowl of British cuisine, to the publication of the very first Diana Henry book, Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons. Click here for Gilly's previous chats with Diana…

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SEASON TWO WRAP: Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker Reflect on Mum's The Word 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

On This Week's Mum's The Word: Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker sit down together and reflect on the latest season of Mum's The Word They'll Discuss: What the podcast has taught them about themselves Who their favourite guests have been? What their plans are for the summer? Get In Contact With Us: Do you have a question for us? Get in touch on our Wha…

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Episode 340 - The Hall's Molitor 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

In honor of Joe Mauer going into the Hall of Fame, Mike and Bill look back at another Minnesotan who was inducted 20 years ago this week, the great Paul Molitor. The fellas look back at his career's rough start, the injury problems and personal demons that almost sunk him, and the late career, DH-fueled revival that ultimatel paved his path to the …

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Rachel Roddy: Five Quarters 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

This week, in the very first Cooking the Books LIVE at Rockwater in Hove, an audience with Guardian Feast columnist, Rachel Roddy. Rachel is the author of three books about her life in Italy including the multi award winning Five Quarters: Recipes and Notes from a Kitchen in Rome which was first published in 2015 and now reissued in 2024. It’s the …

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Amplifying Women's Leadership with Elisa Parker 36:25

2M ago36:25

36:25

In this episode of the Executive Woman podcast, Dr. Sheila Robinson interviews Elisa Parker, a visionary leader in the event realm of gender equity and social justice. They discuss the power of storytelling, collaboration, and community in amplifying women's leadership and closing the gender gap. Elisa shares examples of successful programs she has…

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The Importance of Female Friendships - with Carla Freeman 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

On This Week's Mum's The Word: Georgia Jones is joined by comedian Carla Freeman on this week's podcast. They'll Discuss: Dealing with Night Feed Rage Accidentally stripping in front of family's baby monitor What no one tells you about going into labour Get In Contact With Us: Do you have a question for us? Get in touch on our Whatsapp, that's 0759…

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Episode 7 (Re-run) - The Black Sox Go To Trial (with Jacob Pomrenke) 49:36

2M ago49:36

49:36

With Mike out on vacation and the annual SABR convention just on the horizon, it's a great time to revisit one of our earliest episodes with our favorite person from SABR, Jacob Pomrenke (@buckweaver), on the 103rd anniversary of the start of the Black Sox trial.By Mike Bates and Bill Parker

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Empowering Women Leaders: A Conversation with Gloria Feldt 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

In this episode, Dr. Sheila Robinson interviews Gloria Felt, a nationally acclaimed expert on women, power, and leadership. They discuss Gloria's journey to leadership, the importance of work-life balance, and Gloria's book 'No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power.' The conversation covers topics such as redefining power, embra…

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Carolyn Boyd: Amuse Bouche 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

This week, as the schools get ready for the long summer holidays, Gilly is with the woman everyone needs to pop in their suitcase if they’re heading to France, Carolyn Boyd, author of Amuse Bouche, How to Eat Your Way around France. Carolyn has guided Gilly through the best food destinations – and therefore THE best destinations in France for the l…

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Empowering Women Through Connection and Leadership with Melissa Miller Young 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

In this episode of the Executive Woman podcast, Dr. Sheila Robinson interviews Melissa Miller-Young, a veteran in marketing and communications and a passionate advocate for women's empowerment. They discuss Melissa's journey from journalism to her current role with Women Connect for Good, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and g…

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Why Pregnant Women Need To Be Taken More Seriously - with Susie Verrill 35:52

2M ago35:52

35:52

On This Week's Mum's The Word: Kelsey Parker is joined by journalist turned social media influencer Susie Verrill on this week's podcast They'll Discuss: What being a parent alongside Greg Rutherford is like? Why pregnant women aren't supported enough? Why having a third baby isn't as bad as people think? Get In Contact With Us: Do you have a quest…

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