Best Royal Academy Of Arts Podcasts (2024)

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E56 - Guests: Rob Pepper, Principal of Art Academy London 1:32:29

3h ago1:32:29

1:32:29

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Leading 4 Life "Stories" makes a return to guest interviews this episode with a fascinating session with Rob Pepper, internationally renowned artist and Principal of Art Academy London, a leading higher education art school based in the heart of the city. Rob is the first guest I have h…

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Poetry Readings for Summer 25:53

3h ago25:53

25:53

An enormous welcome back for The Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for a selection of charming Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the Summer season. Expect hot, heavy imagery and fragrant floral blooms from Dante and Christina Rossetti, William Morris and A.C. Swinburne as well as one of Sarah's own excellent compositions. For …

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The Olympian Mindset for Flute players! E:322 with Clare Southworth 9:03

21m ago9:03

9:03

How to Build Confidence and Learn from Failure: Insights from Clare Southworth In the latest episode of Talking Flutes, Clare delves into the intricate process of learning, improving, and maintaining confidence even when things go wrong. Whether you're a musician, an athlete, or anyone striving for excellence, the principles discussed in this episo…

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The Mad Mage's Academy - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #5 1:07:13

40m ago1:07:13

1:07:13

You have been tasked with stealing the spell book of Halaster Blackcloak, the mad mage who controls the halls of Undermountain. The book is secreted away inside the halls of a magic academy, so you must navigate your way in by posing as a new student. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron…

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E55 - Personal Stories: Group Captain Typhoon! 29:35

2h ago29:35

29:35

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message So it was once again on to bigger and better things! This week's episode sees me move to the role of Group Captain Typhoon, a new job, in a new rank, in a new RAF Headquarters. I was now part of Number 1 Group, which was at that point located in "Bomber Harris' former headquarters build…

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Big Trouble - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #4 1:17:34

20h ago1:17:34

1:17:34

When evil giants attack your home in Ardeep Forest, your parents think you’re dead and they go hunting for your missing little brother. You wake up and set out after them, helped by a giant wizard who lives in a flying tower. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Mastering the Flute: The Hidden Secrets of Study Books E:321 with Elizabeth Walker 56:08

1d ago56:08

56:08

In the latest episode of our 'Revisited' podcast series, we had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of flute study books with the esteemed Elizabeth Walker. Alongside our host Clare Southworth, Elizabeth shared invaluable insights into how these books can transform your flute playing by honing your tone, finger technique, and articulation. W…

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E54 - Themes: Motivation! 24:04

13d ago24:04

24:04

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Motivation is critical to success both for you personally and for any teams you may lead. In this thematic episode I share my thoughts on how I think about motivating myself and the teams I have been fortunate enough to lead. What works for you will probably be different to many around …

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Escape the Underdark - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #3 1:01:14

6d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

When you tried to pick the pocket of a civilar in the night-shrouded streets of Waterdeep, you never thought she’d catch you – and you never dreamed she’d force you into her service. Now you must find the baby griffon stolen by the beholder Xanathar, leader of the city’s powerful Thieves’ Guild. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art b…

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E53 - Personal Stories: RAF Strike Command 31:21

18d ago31:21

31:21

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week’s episode covers the first part of my post squadron command journey and my first (and only!) tour at RAF Strike Command. Being the Head of Briefing & Coordination was a fascinating 18 months that gave me a huge amount of insight into the workings of the highest levels of the R…

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John Ruskin 55:36

19d ago55:36

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It is a pleasure to welcome Sara Atwood and Gabriel Meyer from The Ruskin Art Club (founded 1888!) to discuss the life, works and legacy of the great John Ruskin. Sara and Gabriel discuss the long-lasting impact Ruskin's work has had on art and culture, as well as his considerable influence on the Pre-Raphaelites. To find out more please visit: htt…

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To Catch a Thief - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #2 1:13:21

14d ago1:13:21

1:13:21

When you tried to pick the pocket of a civilar in the night-shrouded streets of Waterdeep, you never thought she’d catch you – and you never dreamed she’d force you into her service. Now you must find the baby griffon stolen by the beholder Xanathar, leader of the city’s powerful Thieves’ Guild. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art b…

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Burnout: The Silent Symphony of Stress! E:319 with Dr Roelof Joe Stammeijer 22:19

15d ago22:19

22:19

In the world of music, where precision meets passion, the shadow of burnout looms large. It's a condition that doesn't discriminate, affecting professionals from all walks of life, including musicians who turn their passion into their livelihood. I"Talking Flutes Revisited," host Clare Southworth and her guest, Dr. Joe, a psychiatrist, orchestrate …

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E52 - Themes: Technology! 26:13

25d ago26:13

26:13

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message At the start of the week in which this episode was recorded, the world suffered what was arguably one of the most serious and significant cyber failures yet seen, when a poor quality Crowdstrike software patch caused mayhem in a wide range of industries right across the globe. By pure c…

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Into the Jungle - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #1 1:34:27

21d ago1:34:27

1:34:27

The Harpers have lost one of their own, a legendary adventurer named Artus Cimber, keeper of the artifact known as the Ring of Winter. They’ve hired you to travel to the jungle-clad land of Chult to find him. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E51 - Themes: Communicating with Impact! 21:33

24d ago21:33

21:33

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this shorter than normal thematic episode, I start a conversation about "Communicating with Impact". There will be further episodes on this topic in the future but, for now, what I wanted to do was highlight some of the key things to think about when you are communicating as a leader…

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Unleashing the Flute's Potential: A Journey with Melissa Keeling! Episode 318 34:29

27d ago34:29

34:29

In the world of music, innovation is the key to keeping the art form alive and evolving. This week, we revisit a transformative episode from 2020 featuring the incredibly talented electric flutist and author, Melissa Keeling. Join us on a journey that will forever change the way you perceive flute performance. Melissa Keeling, a New York-based flut…

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E50 - Guests: Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority & Former Chief of the Air Staff 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, the current Chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and a former Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force. In another first for Leading 4 Life "Stories", this episode was recorded as an event for The Leaders' Club, w…

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The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple 1:11:57

1M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

It is a pleasure to welcome Dr Caroline Kaye to the podcast to discuss Holman Hunt's iconic 'The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple'. Speaking of the depth of colour, religious symbolism and the crowded use of space, Caroline shows us how Holman Hunt's work has striking parallels with Renaissance works such as Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. For mo…

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Flute Mastery: Drawing Inspiration from Sports Coaching! E:317 with Ryan Fenwick 51:38

1M ago51:38

51:38

Are you passionate about your flute study and want to know more about what we can learn from sport to develop our skill? Then you won't want to miss the latest episode of 'Talking Flutes Revisited,' where host Clare interviews PGA golf professional Ryan Fenwick. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey from a touring professional PGA golfer to succ…

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E49 - Themes: Family & Friends 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Some recent personal issues have led me to produce this short episode on Family & Friends, largely because I think too many of us neglect these vitally important stakeholders in our lives. I know from my own experience that I could always do better at looking after my personal relations…

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Hormazd Narielwalla 24:50

1M ago24:50

24:50

In today's episode, Maeve speaks to multi-disciplinary artist Hormazd Nariewalla. This is an invigorating conversation that takes place at the home of the permanent collection of his work, JP Hackett on Savile Row. Born in India, Nariewalla's work is a mix of collage, print-making and sculpture which originate on the surfaces of antique, vintage, a…

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Calling Outer Space - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #18 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Can the three Harley brothers can be stopped from robbing the bank and destroying the town of Goldspur? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E48 - Personal Stories: Squadron Command! 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message After more than 4 years on the ground, it was time to return to flying and this time as a Squadron Commander! Command of a front-line flying squadron is something that is pretty much at the top of the wish list for every career minded fighter pilot, and I was immensely privileged to tak…

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Breaking Boundaries: Greg Patillo’s Beatbox Flute Revolution! E:316 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

In the world of music, innovation is key to keeping the art form alive and engaging. One such innovator is Greg Pattillo, a name synonymous with the unique blend of beatboxing and flute playing. In a special 'Revisited' episode of "Talking Flutes," hosted by Jean Paul Wright, listeners are treated to an insightful conversation with Greg, who has ov…

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Ghost Riders of Goldspur - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #17 55:34

2M ago55:34

55:34

Can the three Harley brothers can be stopped from robbing the bank and destroying the town of Goldspur? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E47 - Guests: Ralph Arundell, former Army Officer & Henry Arundell, professional rugby player 1:45:27

2M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week's episode is a double first. It is the first time I have interviewed two guests at the same time, and those two guests happen to be father and son with two amazing life stories to share. Ralph Arundell is a former British Army officer with a distinguished career in the infantr…

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Pieter Obels 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

Today, Maeve speaks to sculptor Pieter Obels. Despite working with Corten steel, Pieter's work seem light and gravity defying. His contribution to this year's Sculpture Trail, titled 'How Soon Is Now' and presented by Opera Gallery, barely seems to touch the ground while it's striking orange hues are set perfectly against the green backdrop of Berk…

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Secrets of the Lost Island - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #16 52:07

2M ago52:07

52:07

A wave lifts you into the air and throws you onto an empty beach. You have just been shipwrecked on Lost Island, where the mysterious Dr. Lamprey rules a strange underwater world. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Life in the LSO: A Personal Flute Playing Journey E: 315 with Gareth Davies 39:20

2M ago39:20

39:20

Have you ever been mesmerised by the lilting sound of a flute in an orchestra? On this week's Talking Flutes 'Revisited' podcast episode, Clare had the pleasure over a dodgy Zoom line with Gareth Davis, the principal flautist of the London Symphony Orchestra. His candid conversation takes us on a journey through the high notes and low notes of a pr…

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E46 - Lifelong Learning and Investing in Yourself 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In a slight break from normal procedure, I've recorded this episode on video whilst I was on the road with Deloitte University this week. It's shorter than many of my episodes but the content will hopefully resonate with you as it is an important topic. Lifelong learning and taking the …

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Gavin Turk 25:02

2M ago25:02

25:02

The Art in Mayfair podcast returns for 2024 and in this episode Maeve Doyle speaks to Gavin Turk. Gavin’s sculpture, Figure - a two meter recreation of a rusty nail made of bronze - can be found on this year’s trail, pinned into the pavement on the corner of New Bond Street. In this conversation, Gavin talks us through the nostalgia embedded in Fig…

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Pre-Raphaelite Letter Collecting 57:25

2M ago57:25

57:25

It is a pleasure to welcome the Pre-Raphaelite Society's own Tim McGee to the Podcast. Many of you will know Tim for his incredible graphic design work on the Pre-Raphaelite Society's website and elsewhere. Today, Tim is here to talk to us about his incredible letter collection. As well as delving into his personal archive of Pre-Raphaelite letters…

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Spellcaster - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #15 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

You have won a million dollars which you must spend within a month in order to win five million more, fail to spend it... and suffer the consequences. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E45 - Guests: Matt Lindley, Pilot, Company Founder, & Motivational Speaker 1:24:06

3M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message As the UK celebrates Pride month, my guest this week is Matt Lindley. Matt is a former RAF pilot who spent the majority of his military time on 32 (The Royal) Squadron at RAF Northolt near London, where he was an instructor pilot and captain on the HS125 VIP transport aircraft. In that …

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Fred Appleyard: From the Royal Academy to the Itchen Valley 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

It is a pleasure to welcome Dr Melanie Rose and John Reed to the Podcast to talk about an upcoming exhibition on the underappreciated but talented and varied artist Fred Appleyard. Melanie and John explore the life and career of Appleyard as he transitioned from late Pre-Raphaelitism into early-English Impressionism. The exhibition aims to raise th…

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"Metronomes and Tuning Forks Should Be Banished to Outer Space!" E:314 with Paul Edmund-Davies 15:28

3M ago15:28

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In the realm of music, the flute holds a special place, weaving melodies that can be both hauntingly beautiful and strikingly powerful. In the latest episode of Talking Flutes, we revisit a gem from our archives featuring none other than the renowned flute player Paul Edmund-Davies. His insights into the world of flute playing are as refreshing as …

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R.L. Stine's Instant Millionaire - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #14 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

You have won a million dollars which you must spend within a month in order to win five million more, fail to spend it... and suffer the consequences. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E44 - Personal Stories: Desert Life! 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this episode, I return to my personal RAF journey and share my experience of living in the Saudi Arabian desert whilst commanding the RAF detachment on Operation Southern Watch (to mission to police the southern Iraqi no-fly zone) in 1998. Life in a tented encampment during the Saudi…

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Midnight at Monster Mansion - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #13 55:07

3M ago55:07

55:07

Your car is out of gas and you go to Monster Mansion seeking help. Vampires, werewolves, and zombies await you! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E43 - Guests: Reuben Keith Green, US Navy (Retired) 1:16:16

3M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Reuben Keith Green, a former US Navy surface warfare officer and the published author of "Black Officer, White Navy". As the book title suggests, Keith's life in the US Navy was a challenging one and, since leaving the Navy in 1997, he has devoted the majority of h…

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Crafting Your Musical Brand in a Crowded World! E:313 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul Wright 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

Are you a musician looking to carve out your unique space in the industry? Do you ever wonder how you can stand out in a sea of talented performers, teachers, and writers? If you're nodding your head, then the latest episode of Talking Flutes is a must-listen for you! In this insightful 'Revisited' conversation, Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wrigh…

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Journey to Vernico 5 - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #12 48:20

3M ago48:20

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It is the year 2113 and something is very wrong on the strange planet Vernico 5 where you get roped into interplanetary political espionage. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E42 - Personal Stories: The Joy of Flying - Part 2! 33:25

3M ago33:25

33:25

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Back in Episode 33 I started giving a full description of some of the aspects of military flying that dominated the flying part of my RAF career. As I got into the episode I realised that I had rather more to say about this than I originally thought and so I didn't get through all the t…

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The Dove Upon Her Branch: A Novel Portrait of Christina Rossetti 51:41

3M ago51:41

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We are delighted to welcome D M Denton (Diane) to the podcast to talk about her latest novel 'The Dove Upon Her Branch: A Novel Portrait of Christina Rossetti'. Diane discusses the research processes involved in writing historical novels while trying to convey the true story of a person that has often been overlooked in media adaptions of Pre-Ra…

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The Harmonious F** word : Exploring Music's Playful Side. E:312 with José Valentino & Gualo 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

Are you ready to discover the 'F word' in music? No, it's not what you think. It's something much more exhilarating – it's FUN! In a delightful episode of Talking Flutes revisited, hosts Jean Paul Wright takes us on a musical journey with the exceptional talents of Jose Valentino (flute) and Gualo (guitar). The podcast revisits a gem from March 201…

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Camp-Out on Danger Mountain - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #11 51:16

3M ago51:16

51:16

A group of schoolmates embark on an overnight camping trip to you guessed it... Danger Mountain. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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E41 - Themes: Dealing with Adversity! 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Trigger Warning! Whilst it doesn't go into detail, this episodes touches on the death of work colleagues and family members including children. With this, my first thematic episode in a while, I address the difficult topic of "Dealing with Adversity!" Whether personal or professional, r…

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Poetry Readings for Spring 19:35

3M ago19:35

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It feels like Spring has finally sprung, the sun is out and May Day has been and gone. This means that it is the perfect time to welcome back Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for something a little different. Sarah reads a selection of Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the theme of Spring and one her own excellent composition…

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Mission of the Secret Spy Squad - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #10 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Young readers join the Junior American Track Team on their goodwill trip to Solonia, but once there, they discover that their real mission is to save Solonia's king from a coup Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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