The top esl/efl listening resource for those learning English and teaching English. We provide real conversations recorded for all levels of English learners. In addition, the supporting worksheets and transcripts can be used for self access or in the classroom to provide valuable English language lessons for learners of English at Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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The Guardian Books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea and Sian Cain. In-depth interviews with authors from all over the world, discussions and investigations make this the perfect companion for readers and writers alike
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Welcome to The Radio Nasties Podcast, a podcast about the good, the bad & the ugly of horror and cult cinema, but mostly the bad. Come join the Radio Nasties Nation with Hosts Richard & Vic! Instagram @radionasties Twitter @RNasties Email Radionastiespodcast@gmail.com
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Freddie Sayers from online magazine UnHerd seeks out top scientists, writers, politicians and thinkers for in-depth interviews to try and help us work out what’s really going on. What started as an inquiry into the pandemic has broadened into a fascinating look at free speech, science, meaning and the ideas shaping our world. Due to popular demand here is a podcast version of our YouTube — available to watch, for free here or by searching ‘LockdownTV’. Enjoy! And don't forget to rate, like a ...
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History might be written by the winners, but in presidential politics the story is often shaped by the Long Shots. Journalist Conor Powell profiles eight presidential candidates who lost the race for the White House but dramatically changed America’s political landscape - right up to today. Long Shots is the story of America’s presidential battles – the contentious contest for the most powerful office in the world - and how knowing where we've been can help us choose a better tomorrow. With ...
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You Can’t Eat the Sunshine is the podcast of Esotouric, the offbeat Los Angeles company that turns the notion of guided bus tours on its ear. Each week, join Kim Cooper and Richard Schave on their Southern California adventures, as they visit with fascinating characters for wide-ranging interviews that reveal the myths, contradictions, inspirations and passions of the place. There’s never been a city quite like Los Angeles. Tune in if you’d like to find out why.
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Big name interviews, and a weekly fix of Friends Round Friday, all in one place! Zoe speaks to some of the world’s most loved movie stars, singer-songwriters, performers, and all-round icons in special one-off interviews exclusive to the Breakfast Show. Plus, there’s all the best bits from a fabulous trio of showbiz guests on Friends Round Friday.
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The Round Ball Project looks at football in our Australian community, with interviews with players, coaches, club members, fans, journalists, you name it! This is the voice for anyone involved in football to get their voice heard, and to have a good chat. Please donate to the Patreon to receive rewards and prizes. Helps me make the best podcast possible! https://www.patreon.com/theroundballproject?fan_landing=true
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First Person Plural: EI & Beyond
Key Step Media, Daniel Goleman, Hanuman Goleman, Elizabeth Solomon
First Person Plural: Emotional Intelligence & Beyond, brought to you by Key Step Media, is a podcast about us, the systems we’re a part of, and how we create an emotionally intelligent future. Co-hosted by New York Times best-selling author, Daniel Goleman, Hanuman Goleman, and Elizabeth Solomon this show will go beyond the theory of emotional intelligence, presenting an array of stories that illuminate how emotional intelligence is being put into action. Inspiring you to lead with more mind ...
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Friends Round Friday... with Boy George, Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington
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Boy George celebrates his birthday on Friends Round Friday, alongside Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington.By BBC Radio 2
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The blue whale: an underwater giantBy Richard Cain
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Election deep dive: Europe turns Right
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Is a rightward shift really hitting Europe? Regular UnHerd contributors Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, Thomas Fazi and Ralph Schoellhammer react to the breaking news of the European elections, with Freddie Sayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Friends Round Friday… with Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith and Sue Barker
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Ball, Faith, Dixon and tennis royalty Sue Barker limber up for some ladies doubles and a riotous Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2
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Nellie Bowles: Ex-Reporter Exposes New York Times
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When Nellie Bowles got her dream job as a reporter for the New York Times, she thought she'd never leave her job at the legacy paper. But what she witnessed behind the scenes gave her a very personal insight into the political capture of the American newsroom. She tells UnHerd's Freddie Sayers about the disinformation movement, mainstream media bia…
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Richard Dawkins vs Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The God Debate
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At the UnHerd-sponsored Dissident Dialogues Festival in New York, Richard Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi Ali discussed her recent conversion to Christianity, and whether the whole ‘New Atheism’ movement of which they had both been key members had done more harm than good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Are the British Conservative and Labour parties really so different? For many voters, it seems, the answer is no. At least on the most important questions of the day, whether it’s immigration, war or culture. With the general election looming, UnHerd columnists Aris Roussinos, Mary Harrington and Tom McTague join Freddie Sayers for a roundtable on …
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Friends Round Friday… with Jon Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz and Harry Hill
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Nuptials and nose flutes... Three Rock Gods descend on the studio for another hilarious Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2
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Who are the workers who built our house?By Richard Cain
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Peter Singer: How to live a good life
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World-famous utilitarian philosopher and Princeton Professor of Bioethics, Peter Singer, has spent his career asking (and answering) questions that make even the most radical thinkers uncomfortable. He joins UnHerd to discuss his maverick moral calculus and the struggle for telos in a culture both more isolated and more connected than ever before. …
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Friends Round Friday... with Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babatunde Aléshé
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Nickname no-goes and talking to toasters! Zoe's joined by Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babtunde Aléshé for another fabulous Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2
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Fmr Iran Ambassador: "Western idealism has been disastrous"
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With the shocking death of Iran's president, Sir Richard Dalton, former British Ambassador to Iran, joins UnHerd's Freddie Sayers for a conversation on the future of the Middle East, Israel and Western interventionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lee Cain: A Carthaginian defeat is coming
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As news breaks of a British general election, Former Director of Communications at 10 Downing Street Lee Cain and Political Editor of UnHerd Tom McTague join Freddie Sayers for an emergency roundtable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Glenn Greenwald: Are there limits to free speech?
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Glenn Greenwald joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers to explore the nuances of free speech in today’s digital world. They discuss the challenges of protecting minority voices while upholding free expression, the dangers of corporate censorship, and the importance of critical thinking in navigating today’s complex information landscape. Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Friends Round Friday… with Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand
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Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand join Zoe for a fabulous Friends Round Friday… that ACTUALLY broke the internet!By BBC Radio 2
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Where are the skyscrapers in Europe?By Richard Cain
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On Mental Health Awareness week, actor and stand-up comedian Joe Tracini opens up to Zoe about his experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and his lifelong battle with mental illness. Content warning: Discussion of suicide and adult themes. Find more information and support on the BBC’s Action Line website.…
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Friends Round Flashback... with Andrew Ridgeley, Jessie Ware and Clive Myrie
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From cupcakes to questionable merch... EVERYTHING was up for discussion when this trio stopped by for a memorable Friends Round Friday in April 2023. Zoe chats to WHAM's Andrew Ridgeley, music sensation Jessie Ware and the one and only Clive Myrie!By BBC Radio 2
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What's next for the censorship industrial complex? UnHerd's Freddie Sayers, Tablet's Jacob Siegel and Public's Michael Shellenberger sat down at Dissident Dialogues festival in New York City to discuss the growing disinformation industry and how to combat it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Friends Round Flashback... with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop
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Revisiting a top tier Friends Round Friday from February 2023. Zoe sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt chat with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop.By BBC Radio 2
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Dora Moutot: Why France is censoring my book
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Dora Moutot is one of France’s most outspoken gender critical feminists. She joins UnHerd's Florence Read to discuss her provocative new book, ‘Transmania’, and how it came to be censored by the local government in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The amazing effect some sounds have on usBy Richard Cain
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Friends Round Flashback… with Donny Osmond, Rita Ora and Tom Davis
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Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!By BBC Radio 2
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Freddie Sayers on the 'disinformation movement'
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Following an explosive investigation into the Global Disinformation Index, viewed 8 million times on X/Twitter, UnHerd has been contacted by dozens of lawmakers and activists raising concerns about rating agencies like the GDI. In this update podcast, Freddie Sayers addresses government officials on the chilling effect of censorship and makes a cas…
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Jonathan Haidt: PornHub and Instagram are killing childhood
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UnHerd's Flo Read meets Jonathan Haidt to discuss the dangers of modern technology for younger generations. Watch it on the UnHerd website: Listen to the podcast: https://plnk.to/unherd?to=page Since 2012, youth mental health across the West has steadily declined. Jonathan Haidt is an American social psychologist, co-author of bestseller The Coddli…
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Friends Round Flashback… with Rupert Grint, Claire Foy and Iain Stirling!
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Dodgy accents and reality TV… It’s another chance to hear a Friends Round Friday from the Breakfast Show archive, from January 2023. Zoe chats to an awesome trio of Rupert Grint, Claire Foy, plus the hilarious birthday boy Iain Stirling!By BBC Radio 2
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Which athletes are tall with long arms?By Richard Cain
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The verdicts of “ratings agencies” such as the GDI, within the complex machinery that serves online ads, are a little-understood mechanism for controlling the media conversation. In UnHerd’s case, the GDI verdict means that we only received between 2% and 6% of the ad revenue normally expected for an audience of our size. Meanwhile, neatly demonstr…
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Sohrab Ahmari: How Israel divided the Right
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Since October 7th, old divides between Right and Left on support for Israel were predictably resurfaced. Less expected, however, was a new civil war on the online Right. Compact founder and key figure in the so-called ‘New Right’ Sohrab Ahmari joined UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers to discuss it. UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks to Sohrab Ahmari Hosted on Aca…
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Friends Round Friday... with Alan Carr, Gregg Wallace and Diane Morgan
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Two titans of comedy and a gargantuan of greengrocery join Zoe for a hysterical Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2
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Sharp-suited and colossally proportioned… The legendary Bill Nighy chats about his latest film 'The Beautiful Game', his love for football and his acting breakthrough.By BBC Radio 2
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