Best Operation Opera Podcasts (2024)

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About GPs: Wait times, chronic underfunding and strange items found "up there" 1:03:58

1d ago1:03:58

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is the incredible Dr Nighat Arif. After studying medicine to postpone an arranged marriage, she become a GP and now appears on TV. We find out how…

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BambinO: A Baby Opera with Dr. Nita Baxani 30:24

22h ago30:24

30:24

In this episode, Dr. Nita Baxani, chair of the Early Childhood Music Department at the Colburn School shares her research on BambinO, an opera for babies - and why early music exposure is so important for childhood development. Learn more about LA Opera Connects touring production BambinO at LAOpera.org/BambinO.…

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Reviews | Operation Werewolf and Deathworld 1:18:40

1h ago1:18:40

1:18:40

In this episode we review the recent Big Finish releases in the Lost Stories range, the second Doctor adventures Operation Werewolf, and forerunner to The Three Doctors, Deathworld. Get the releases here: Operation Werewolf - https://bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-operation-werewolf-2930 Deathworld - https://bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who…

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James Conlon's Notes on LA Opera's 24/25 Season 14:58

3h ago14:58

14:58

This upcoming season, LA Opera presents 5 exciting works, Madame Butterfly, Romeo and Juliet, Cosi fan tutte, Ainadamar and Rigoletto. Listen in as Richard Seaver Music Director Maestro James Conlon shares his insights into these operatic treasures in this pre-recorded conversation, a part of Opera for Educators. Tickets are available now at LAOper…

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Classic: About Weather 45:07

6d ago45:07

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Joe and Tom meet a real life weather person to ask mainly about clouds, cows and rude place names, but t…

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The Incredible HULKE with Biographer Michael Herbert 1:18:07

7h ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Michael Herbert is a historian and the writer of the forthcoming biography, "Don't Believe Everything You See" - The Life and Writings of Malcolm Hulke. The book is due to be published by Telos Publishing some time in 2025. Michael joins us to speak about "Mac's" career including his early television and colaborations, and the importance of his wor…

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About Singers: Rag'n'Bone Man talks touring nightmares and crazy fan stories 56:40

8d ago56:40

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Rag'n'Bone Man takes a break from his constant tours to visit Joe and Tom. We find out why he chose his stage name and where his love of music came from. We also ask …

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Emergency Show Growing Committee: Joe's wrestler heartbreak and red raw chest 32:15

13d ago32:15

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guest Tom Davis! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Fresh from his chest waxing trauma, Chairman Joe has called an emergency Show Growing Committee, because we had a big name wrestler lined up who had to cancel. So, Joe has brought in…

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About Waxing: Goodbye Joe's chest hair... 49:57

15d ago49:57

49:57

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guest Tom Davis! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We'll cut to the chase. Joe gets his whole chest waxed in this episode, and it might be the funniest thing you've ever heard. Our guest is Vikki, who waxes people's intimate parts fo…

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Classic: About Black Holes 54:25

20d ago54:25

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This episode is an undisputed TPD classic. One of the very best, featuring Dr. Becky Smethurst, who will blow your mind with incredible facts about the universe. There is also a very funny reference to hairy black holes. Brace you…

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Spearhead from Space Commentary with Stephen Noonan 2:10:21

21d ago2:10:21

2:10:21

In this special edition of the podcast, released to celebrate Doctor Who Podcast Day 2024 #dwpd2024, we are joined by actor Stephen Noonan to record our live commentary of the third Doctor introductory story, Spearhead from Space. #dwpd Theme music by Joe Kraemer. Website - https://www.sirensofaudio.com/ Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.c…

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About Crowd Control: Operation London Bridge, the Olympics, and the attack on Wembley 1:01:42

22d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Our guest today is Íse, who is a Crowd Safety Consultant, and has worked on some of the UK's biggest events in recent times. The London 2012 Olympics, Rugby World Cup 2015, The Kings Coronation, and 2021 Euros Final, where Wembley was stormed by thousands of football fans. She is here to talk about the measures put in place to keep massive crowds s…

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Review: Goth Opera - The Novel Adaptation 1:27:20

12d ago1:27:20

1:27:20

Join us and our guests, Dave from The Doctor Who Show, and Marc from Mr & Mrs Who, as we discuss the new Big Finish adaptation of the Virgin Missing Adventure, Goth Opera. https://www.bigfinish.com/doctor-who-goth-opera-standard-edition-cd-retail Theme music by Joe Kraemer. Website - https://www.sirensofaudio.com/ Follow us on Instagram - https://i…

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About Dinosaurs (Bonus): How much is an 80million year old T-Rex tooth worth? 17:28

27d ago17:28

17:28

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We loved the dinosaur chat so much, we wanted to give you some more. Dr Dave Hone is still with us in the studio, and he has brought some ACTUAL dinosaur relics for us to have a look at. One of them is a T-Rex tooth, and it is mas…

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Oper Frankfurt: becoming an extraordinary artist 43:20

27d ago43:20

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In the final episode of this Next Generation series, we ask two experts working at Oper Frankfurt to share their understanding of the challenges facing young artists entering a programme. From the shock of that first time on the main stage, to finding a common language when it comes to technique, and finally allowing the personality to really shine…

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About Dinosaurs: Would Velociraptors make good pets? 48:48

29d ago48:48

48:48

Our guest this week is Dr. David Hone, a palaeontologist (yes, like Ross from Friends), and he is here to blow our minds with amazing facts about Dinosaurs. Could you have a pet Velociraptor? How did they become extinct? How do we know they actually existed in the first place? Plus, there is a very bizarre and hilarious comparison between a Dinosau…

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Will Hadcroft - Dark Contract | BBC Audio 1:18:27

17d ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Our guest for this episode is Will Hadcroft, the writer of the most recent Doctor Who original release from BBC Audio, Dark Contract, read by Matthew Waterhouse. Dark Contract is a Fifth Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa and Adric adventure set in the ever fascinating dark and dreary Dickensian era. Will joins us for the entire episode including the rabbit hole…

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Classic: About Submariners 44:02

1M ago44:02

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler In this episode, Joe and Tom meet a submariner called John. He regularly spends three months in a very small space under the sea, living without sunlight and sleeping in bunk beds, but is it anything like Vigil? What are they actu…

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About Dominatrixes: Wild fetishes, spanking parties and a squirming Joe Marler 53:24

1M ago53:24

53:24

Content warning: This episode contains explicit sexual themes! Joe and Tom are back in the studio, and could there be a better topic for us to return with? Our guest is Melissa (aka Miss Matthews), who is a dominatrix and who quite frankly gets Joe flustered in a way we've never seen before. This one needs no explanation, so strap in and get ready …

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Things Joe Is Doing: Back with a bang (and a broken foot) 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Joe is home! Which means that as of next week, normal service will resume, and we will be back talking to fascinating people about the weird and wonderful things they do. In the meantime though, Joe is here to tell us what he's be…

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EIL42:French Cuisine, Vegas Competition: The Recipe for Success with Yuri Szarzewski,Partage 33:21

1M ago33:21

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Everyone wants to succeed in their business and achieve their dreams, just like Yuri Szarzewski did when he opened Partage, a successful restaurant in Las Vegas. The challenge lies in facing naysayers and overcoming doubts, as Yuri Szarzewski did when people discouraged him from pursuing his American Dream. Yuriy Szarzewski , an executive chef in L…

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Classic: About Zookeepers 42:47

1M ago42:47

42:47

Joe is on his way back from his travels, which means normal service will be resuming very soon. In the meantime, here is another Things People Do classic. One of our very first episodes, and what a belter it is... get ready to find out everything you've ever wanted to find out about Zoos, and enjoy! Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Ticket…

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Classic: About Detectives 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets here: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This is a classic episode, back from when we had no listeners. It's a belter this week, with Neil, who is a former detective. They discuss bent coppers, manhunts, and stakeouts, amongst many other things. And there is a lot of chat ab…

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Things People Did, with Seann Walsh: A very angry rant about touchscreens and McDonalds carrots 59:41

2M ago59:41

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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand! Tickets here: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We're live at The Clapham Grand, and our guest today is a fantastic podcaster and comedian... it's Seann Walsh! He tells us about what it was like being in the jungle with Matt Hancock, how he got sacked from TK Max for falling asleep…

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Things Joe Is Doing: A 'Fings People Drink' extravaganza ft. The England Rugby Team 57:18

2M ago57:18

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We are doing more live shows at The Clapham Grand! To come see Things People Did Live, click here: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Joe is in New Zealand, and he's here to tell us all about what he's been up to, including spear fishing and drinking every flat white that Auckland has to offer. This episode pretty much turns…

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Classic: About Drainage Engineers 47:46

2M ago47:46

47:46

Joe and Tom will be back on Friday for an episode of Things Joe Is Doing, but in the meantime, here is a classic episode with one of our favourite ever guests! You know when the Royals go to the toilet? Where does it go? That’s one of the questions Joe and Tom ask listener Warren who knows everything there is to know about drains. They also cover f…

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Rossini Opera Festival: walking a tightrope 21:04

2M ago21:04

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This month, we’re joined by young artists Chiara Boccabella and Francesco Leone in the run up to the Accademia Rossiniana Alberto Zedda this summer. They share thoughts on preparing for auditions (the key lies in character!), and how exactly to bring lightness and joy to singing Rossini so that it feels (almost) effortless. Watch now on OperaVision…

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Introducing... The Positive News Podcast 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Happy Monday everyone! A new week... time for a new podcast? We all need a bit of positivity at the moment, and we have the perfect new show we think you'll enjoy. It's called The Positive News Podcast, and we wanted to share one of their episodes with you. More info on the pod below, you know the drill, check them out and give them a follow wherev…

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Sutekh The Destroyer on Big Finish Audio 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Sutekh recently made a return to TV Doctor Who, but did you know that Gabriel Woolf had previously returned to bring the Osiran to "death" on audio with two seperate incarnations of the Doctor? We dive into the Bernice Summerfield box set featuring the Seventh Doctor called "The Triumph of Sutekh" as well as the fourth Doctor two-parter seperately …

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Things Joe Is Doing: Ninja training, Japanese Valencia ice lollies and a baby owl staring contest 46:25

2M ago46:25

46:25

Meet José Mala, Ninja warrior... we're not joking, he's actually been doing some legit training. Throwing stars and everything. He's also here to tell us about the best coffee he found in Japan, taking on a baby owl in a staring contest and all the of the shenanigans he and the team have been up to. Plus, we get an in depth review of the Japanese V…

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Things People Did, with Karl Porter: You'll never eat Travelodge eggs again 46:28

2M ago46:28

46:28

We're back at the Clapham Grand with another live episode of Things People Did. Our guest today is comedian Karl Porter, who you will undoubtedly recognise after he shot to fame with a viral slo-mo goal celebration stand up, which pretty much broke the internet. He's here to tell us all about his days working in a Travelodge, The Warehouse Project,…

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Fire and Blue Sky in Conversation with Dr. Tiffany Kuo, Imani Tolliver and Joel Thompson 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

In this episode, Connects-affiliated scholar Dr. Tiffany Kuo, sits down with Fire and Blue Sky librettist Imani Tolliver and composer Joel Thompson to discuss the creative process behind this biographical work in this pre-recorded pre-show conversation.By LA Opera

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Classic: About Prisons 48:35

2M ago48:35

48:35

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners! Joe and Tom meet a prison governor and ask him everything they've ever wanted to know about prisons. What do you want Joe to get up to in Japan and New Zealand this summer? Email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms…

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Things Joe Is Doing: Sumo wrestling, real life Mario Kart and the world's steepest street 52:32

2M ago52:32

52:32

Joe has landed in Tokyo, after enjoying an unexpected flight in first class. He tells us what he's been up to so far, who he's rooming with, and we start to put together his to do list for the summer. Mario Kart racing, Sumo wrestling and visiting the world's steepest street are some of the excellent suggestions so far. There is also another round …

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Ken Bentley - Anatomy of a Doctor Who Audio 1:49:38

2M ago1:49:38

1:49:38

Join us for a microscopic look into what it takes to produce a Doctor Who audio drama through the eyes and ears of Big Finish director Ken Bentley. From the dynamics of classic television characters to newly created roles for audio, from budgets to scheduling, casting to providing notes, Ken peels back the layers for us all to see a day in the life…

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The Show Growing Committee: The one you've all been waiting for... it's Daisy's Mum! 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

That's right. The time has come. Today, Daisy's mum joins the Show Growing Committee in a creative consultant role. You asked, we delivered... and we've never seen Joe more nervous. The team go through all of her amazing ideas (anyone remember 'Lovely Jobly'?) and she tells us about her first impression of Joe when she met him all those years ago. …

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About Joe's Summer: An important message from your Chairman (and some very silly listener questions) 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

Joe has an update for all of you listeners about what he is going to be up to this summer! Plus, in this episode we answer some of your questions, including what Joe would change if he ran the country for a week, if he has all ten toes, and what liquids he would like to be able to squirt out of his fingers. What do you want Joe to get up to in Japa…

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Poison & Antidote - Mossad's Blunder 42:56

2M ago42:56

42:56

Poison & Antidote - Mossad's Blunder - Jun 4, 2024 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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Carole Ann Ford - An Unearthly Podcast 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We are privilged to be joined this episode by the very first Doctor Who companion actress Carole Ann Ford! Will there be a twist in the end? Carole speaks about her acting career starting at age 8, her time on Doctor Who and beyond, and returning to the role of Susan at Big Finish. This episode is dedicated to the memory of William Russell (1924-20…

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Classic: About Groundspeople 51:24

3M ago51:24

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This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Today, meet groundskeeper Terry - a listener who knows when to pour water onto grass that’s too dry. He also knows about seeds, how to make golf greens faster, and he has a story about someone taking a dump in one of his holes. If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: htt…

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EIL41: Building Trust: The Key to Successful Leadership in His Tax Law Office with Xavier Oberson 11:27

2M ago11:27

11:27

Good leadership is built on trust between clients and lawyers. The challenge lies in maintaining trust through expertise and ethical conduct, especially in sensitive areas like tax law. Successful leadership in an international tax law firm requires a foundation of trust, adherence to legal boundaries, and a focus on ethical practices. Xavier Obers…

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About Pharmacists: Fake Prescriptions, addiction and why you shouldn't buy branded pain killers 58:05

3M ago58:05

58:05

This week our guest is Ben, who is a pharmacist. Joe and Tom ask him everything they've ever wanted to know about the drug industry, including can you fake a prescription? Should some drugs be legal? And how can you manage patients who become addicted to medication. There is also a very funny story about a man who tied a Sainsbury's bag to the end …

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Contextualizing Turandot with Dr. Tiffany Kuo, Julius Ahn and Dr. Gordon H. Chang 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

In this episode, Connects-affiliated scholar Dr. Tiffany Kuo, sits down with Turandot cast member Julius Ahn and Stanford University professor Dr. Gordon H. Chang to contextualize Turandot in this pre-recorded post-show conversation.By LA Opera

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200. Our 200th Episode with FRAZER HINES 1:13:57

3M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

We reach a milestone for the podcast with our 200th episode. To help us celebrate, we are joined by 2nd Doctor Who companion actor Frazer Hines. Not only do we have Frazer joining us for the podcast, we announce our live events for September 2024, featuring both Frazer and Katy Manning! Theme music by Joe Kraemer. Details on our live events can be …

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Palau de les Arts: looking to the future 30:02

3M ago30:02

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This month, we are back with our emerging artists from Palau de les Arts in Valencia, where we discover how steady and slow is the key to vocal progression, how going beyond your comfort zone is necessary when hustling for work, and which key elements to take from a programme into the professional world. Mezzo-soprano Laura Orueta takes her first p…

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Classic: About Artificial Intelligence 56:22

3M ago56:22

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This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners, and today it's about AI. Will robots take over the world? What’s the point in humans? Do insects have ears? And is a toaster just a toaster? Joe and Tom speak to Lydia, a research data scientist at the Alan Turing Institute, and she is way more intelligent than them. If you would like to…

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About Cinema Managers: The real reason why the snacks are so expensive... 59:43

3M ago59:43

59:43

Today, Joe and Tom meet Ellen, who is a cinema manager at the Campbeltown Picture House in Scotland... if you are ever near by, you should go, it sounds wonderful. They ask her everything you'd ever want to know about cinemas, such as why are the snacks so expensive? What is the weirdest item that has ever been left? And what are the films that hav…

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199. NATASHA GERSON - Unmuting Morag 1:03:44

3M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Doctor Who is not the only classic TV series Big Finish recreates for audio. The Omega Factor is a cult paranormal investigation series that ran for one season on TV and starred Doctor Who's very own Louise Jameson. In this episode with speak with Natasha Gerson. Natasha is the daughter of Jack Gerson, creator of The Omega Factor. Natasha not only …

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EIL40: The Art of Winemaking: Old World vs. New World Management with Tom Meadowcroft 21:13

3M ago21:13

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The future of winemaking is moving towards quality over quantity. Both Tom Meadowcroft and Dr. Katrina Burrus acknowledged this shift in consumer preferences towards affordable luxuries and high-quality products. The challenge lies in the differences between old world and new world winemaking practices. In this podcast, Tom Meadowcroft, a viticultu…

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Classic: About Police Dogs 47:49

3M ago47:49

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This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners, and when Joe used to record the show from his car. Today's is a whole episode about police dogs and how great they are. Joe and Tom meet Will Vye who works with police dogs every day and has some incredible stories. If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.go…

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