Best Peter Squires Podcasts (2024)

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1 Peter 2:11-17 | Mitch Squires | April 7, 2024 32:04

19d ago32:04

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By New City Church

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How To Defy Political Gravity 39:54

1h ago39:54

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Is there anything that Rishi Sunak can do to defy political gravity and deny Labour a majority? And after flying high for so long, can the SNP find a new leader that will help them turn the page? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss the turmoil in Scottish politics, whether L…

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1 Peter 3:1-7 (Part 2) | Joshua Hibbard | April 28, 2024 40:07

1h ago40:07

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By New City Church

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Our favourite Peter Banks-era songs – 625 36:58

8h ago36:58

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerThis week Mark and I attempted to choose 3 Peter Banks era Yes songs each. As you’ll hear, we turned out to be thinking along similar lines but it was still a very enjoyable experience listening to the earliest days of the band and discussing what made Yes unique even at that stage.Yester…

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How To Pitch For The Leadership 42:51

3d ago42:51

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There's currently no vacancy for the leadership of the Conservative Party, but that hasn't stopped potential candidates from positioning themselves for life after Rishi Sunak. Matt Chorley asks the political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein how to get the top job without being seen to wield the knife. After Rishi …

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1 Peter 3:1-7 (Part 1) | Vinnie Hanke | April 21, 2024 41:37

4d ago41:37

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By New City Church

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Yes tour with Deep Purple – 624 49:41

7d ago49:41

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerGeoff Bailie and some other blokeIt was lovely to welcome back onto the YMP our friend and patron, Geoff Bailie this week. Mark and I spoke to him about the recent news that Yes will be on tour with Deep Purple in the US and Canada this Summer. What do you think of that idea? Well, self-c…

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How To Learn From Liz Truss 40:05

12d ago40:05

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How much lasting damage has Liz Truss done to the Conservative Party, and any future leaders hoping to pursue a radical tax-cutting agenda? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss the former prime minister's new book and whether she wants her party to win or lose the election. A…

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1 Peter 2:18-25 | Joshua Hibbard | April 14, 2024 40:54

11d ago40:54

40:54

By New City Church

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Yes Album Listening Guides – Tales From Topographic Oceans Part 8 – The unsung hero, Genaro Rippo – 623 29:28

14d ago29:28

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerIt seems like a long time since the last episode but it’s not. Anyway, it was delightful to speak to a warm and friendly unsung hero of Yes last week. As you will hear, despite being very keen to be involved, Mark wasn’t able to join in the conversation due to timing and technical issues …

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How To Do A TV Debate 37:14

20d ago37:14

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This week in 2010 saw the UK's first ever TV debate between the party leaders. Campaign insiders Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to remember the advice they gave at the time. Why did Tony Blair warn Peter not to talk up Nick Clegg's performance, why did David Cameron tell Danny he'd been nervous for the fir…

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How To Win PMQs And The Papers 50:18

27d ago50:18

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We're answering your questions this week, including whether Prime Minister's Questions really matters, how important is it to win the support of the newspapers, and does negative campaigning work? Matt Chorley is joined by the political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein. Send questions, comments and voicenotes to h…

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1 Corinthians 15:1-8 | Joshua Hibbard | March 31, 2024 19:32

29d ago19:32

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By New City Church

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Talk re-issue – the ‘Lost’ Yes album? – 622 26:51

29d ago26:51

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerI'm publishing this episode on Good Friday so there's been no time for the usual news roundup. However, Mark and I did manage to talk about 'Talk' receiving the box set treatment.We discuss what's going to be included - and what doesn't seem to be included as well.It one of our favourite …

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How To Write A Manifesto 41:22

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Who is writing the manifestos ahead of the General Election, and how are the parties planning to make them grab the public's attention without blowing up during the campaign? Election masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to talk about 1983's 'longest suicide note in history', and the time Theresa May…

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1 Peter 2:4-10 | Joshua Hibbard | March 24, 2024 37:36

1M ago37:36

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By New City Church

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Anyone for tennis – and a pint? In conversation with Yes drummer, Jay Schellen – 621 31:25

1M ago31:25

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerWe were delighted to be able to speak to Jay Schellen this week about the upcoming Yes UK and Europe Tour and many other topics, particularly his relationship with the late, great Alan White. As you will hear, Jay's connections with Yes are numerous and he is a truly talented all-round mu…

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1 Peter 1:22-2:3 | Milt Reynolds | March 17, 2024 37:32

1M ago37:32

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By New City Church

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How To Win With Taylor Swift (And Other Celebrities) 42:58

1M ago42:58

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In the US, Taylor Swift could have the power to swing the presidential election. As famous faces come out to back Keir Starmer's plans for the arts, we ask when a celebrity endorsement can boost a campaign... and when it can go badly wrong. The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discus…

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Pre-Conversation with Yes drummer, Jay Schellen – 620 2:53

1M ago2:53

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This week Mark and I were due to have a conversation with Jay Schellen about the forthcoming Yes tour of the UK and Europe. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen for reasons outside our control. We will be speaking to Jay on Monday instead so I’m afraid you’ll have to wait just a little bit longer for that.In the meantime in this very short episode, I …

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How To Defect 40:18

2M ago40:18

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Can Rishi Sunak hold his party together, or is former deputy chairman Lee Anderson's departure a sign of even more Tory unrest ahead? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to look at what happens when politicians defect, from the Gang of Four to Change UK. And how did Keir Starmer react …

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1 Peter 1:13-21 | Joshua Hibbard | March 10, 2024 39:01

2M ago39:01

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By Joshua Hibbard

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Chris Squire – bass lines we love – 619 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerThis week would have been Chris Squire’s 76th birthday. To celebrate his legacy, Mark and I chose 3 of our favourite Squire bass lines and also chatted about his signature sound and how he achieved it. Make sure you add your own selections to the comments on the show notes for this episod…

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How To Do The Budget (And The Dishwasher) 40:36

2M ago40:36

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Can Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak use the Budget to shift the dial, leave the cupboard bare for Labour, and even prepare the ground for a May election? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to look at when budgets go right, and when they go wrong. And as the prime minister and his wife dis…

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1 Peter 1:3-12 | Joshua Hibbard | March 3, 2024 39:12

2M ago39:12

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By Joshua Hibbard

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Old ABWH and the new Yes video – 618 47:47

2M ago47:47

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerMark and I had a fun time this week re-watching the ABWH Brother of Mine video and the new Mirror to the Sky one. Listen out for our thoughts in a few minutes’ time and see if you can count how many times I call the song Long Lost Brother of Mine by mistake. Also, do check out the show no…

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How To Deal With Truss 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Liz Truss has been in the US, appearing alongside Trump strategist Steve Bannon and blaming the 'deep state' for forcing her from office. Should Rishi Sunak act, and even kick her out of the party? Matt Chorley and the election masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein discuss whether the prime minister could take a stand …

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1 Peter 1:1-2 | Joshua Hibbard | February 25, 2024 38:08

2M ago38:08

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By New City Church

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Why did Yes want Geoff Downes…again? Part 2 – 617 28:53

2M ago28:53

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerAfter a short break, Mark and I are back to consider what Geoff Downes was doing before being asked to rejoin Yes for the recording of Fly From Here, released in 2011, shortly before the Yes Music Podcast was established. We have been listening to the John Wetton album, Raised in Captivit…

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How To Win In A Recession 38:38

2M ago38:38

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Is it the economy, stupid, that will decide the election? Could green shoots come to the government's rescue? Political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to look at what happens when the country goes to the polls during a recession. They also find out why Polly's gone viral, how parties vet candid…

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Micah 7:1-20 | Joshua Hibbard | February 18, 2024 39:14

2M ago39:14

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By New City Church

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How To Survive The Campaign 55:10

3M ago55:10

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Working round the clock, sleeping in the office and eating sugary cereals. How do the people working on the inside of a campaign survive all the way to polling day? Is Boris Johnson's coalition of voters lost forever? And where's the best place to watch the exit poll come in? The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Fin…

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Micah 6:1-16 | Joshua Hibbard | February 11, 2024 37:25

3M ago37:25

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By New City Church

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Why did Yes want Geoff Downes…again? Part 1 – 616 23:10

3M ago23:10

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerThis week, Mark and I talked about the situation in Yes at the time Geoff Downes rejoined for Fly From Here - around 2010-11. It's a contentious time - but then again when isn't with Yes? Oliver Wakeman had to make way for the return of Downes who had worked very closely with Steve Howe i…

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How To Follow A Focus Group 38:44

3M ago38:44

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Focus groups, along with opinion polls, are vital for political parties and election campaigns. Peter Mandelson discusses introducing them to British politics, Polly Mackenzie explains why the Lib Dems could never afford them, and even Daniel Finkelstein agrees they make a difference. The political masterminds join Matt Chorley to talk about when t…

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Micah 5:1-15 | Mitch Squires | February 4, 2024 38:45

3M ago38:45

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By New City Church

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Micah 4:1-13 | Joshua Hibbard | January 28, 2024 35:27

3M ago35:27

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By New City Church

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Yes ephemera – print and digital – 615 53:28

3M ago53:28

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerThis week, Mark and I had a great conversation about Yes ephemera - what do I mean by that? Well it’s stuff that would certainly have disappeared if it wasn’t for people like Steve Sullivan, Pete Whipple and Geoffrey Mason over at forgotten-yesterdays.com who collect and share all sorts o…

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How To Form A Coalition 37:35

3M ago37:35

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How do you plan, negotiate and form a coalition? Should Labour be thinking more seriously about doing a deal with the Liberal Democrats? And have we finally found out what Danny thinks makes a difference to the outcome of the election? Matt Chorley is joined by political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein to lift th…

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How Not To Split The Vote 39:37

3M ago39:37

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Will Nigel Farage and Reform UK split the Conservative vote, and could Jeremy Corbyn launch a new left-wing party to take votes from Labour? Political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to discuss local elections, access talks, and have they ever been inspired by The West Wing or The Thick Of It? S…

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Micah 3:1-12 | Joshua Hibbard | January 21, 2024 38:58

3M ago38:58

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By New City Church

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Shhhh – quiet Yes songs – 614 46:25

3M ago46:25

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerAs you will hear, the title of this week’s episode is a bit misleading. Mark and I have been choosing some of our favourite slower, calmer songs or parts of songs from the extensive Yes catalogue to talk about this week. There are plenty to choose from given the remarkable ability of Yes …

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How To Win A By-Election 37:46

4M ago37:46

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With at least two by-elections on the way, what impact will they have on Rishi Sunak if he keeps losing? Do they tell us any more than an opinion poll? And how did an American intern saddle Peter with an apocryphal story about mushy peas? Matt Chorley and election masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein also discuss how …

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Micah 2:1-13 | Joshua Hibbard | January 14, 2024 38:58

4M ago38:58

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By New City Church

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Yes iconography – 613 50:50

4M ago50:50

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerThis week's episode is a rather visual one so you will probably want to listen after (or concurrently with) looking at the images below. Mark and I discuss some of the most instantly identifiable (for Yes fans) images which don't include the name of the band. We start off with a quiz for …

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How To Destroy Ed Davey 38:33

4M ago38:33

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With Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey in the headlines for his role in the Post Office scandal, will his opponents be able to turn his track record against him? Matt Chorley is joined by Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein to discuss Davey's (possible) downfall, whether Rishi Sunak really will wait until the autumn to go to …

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Micah 1:1-16 | Joshua Hibbard | January 7, 2024 40:48

4M ago40:48

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By New City Church

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Why did Rick Wakeman want Larry Fast? Part 2 – 612 27:25

4M ago27:25

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken FullerHappy New Year to you. I hope you had a great time whatever you were celebrating in mid-winter or mid-summer or something else depending on where you are on the globe.This week, Mark and I return to the second part of our discussion around why Rick Wakeman wanted Larry Fast to help him ou…

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How To New Year Relaunch 36:45

4M ago36:45

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It's the start of a huge political year, and Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are planning big speeches to try and frame the coming general election. Should the Conservatives 'let Sunak be Sunak', does Dominic Cummings have the answers, and is Labour's plan to borrow £28bn a gift to the Tories? Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein jo…

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How To Answer Your Questions 43:12

4M ago43:12

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In a special end of year episode we answer some of your biggest political questions, including: Who will be in Downing Street and the White House this time next year? Will Nigel Farage try to join the Tories? And do the closing days of an election campaign make any difference? There are Christmas crackers in the studio as election masterminds Peter…

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