Best Sam Hodgson Podcasts (2024)

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Bisexual Brunch - Bi Month Special as we meet the founders of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, co-leader of the Scottish Greens Patrick Harvie is our special guest, we've a bi journey story from Dundee + what ... 3:59:54

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come t…

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Bisexual Brunch Early Sept 2024 - Biphobia fears over MPox misinformation, the many types of bi identity, the bi play that's touring England and your chance to attend an exclusive party for bi men at a ... 3:28:24

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come t…

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Bisexual Brunch - July 2024 - Coming out as bisexual in your 60s, how more people in Scotland are bi than gay, bi women react to calls for straight partners to stay away from Pride events and what exactly ... 2:58:30

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalist Ashley Byrne with comedian and actor Samantha Baines, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come t…

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BEATING BI-ERASURE: THE BISEXUAL BRUNCH GENERAL ELECTION CONVERSATIONS. Ashley Byrne meets Sean Anstee from the Conservative Party 47:30

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Let us know your views now - text us here The fifth in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Sean Anstee of the Conservative Party. We’re been attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT se…

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BEATING BI-ERASURE: THE BISEXUAL BRUNCH GENERAL ELECTION CONVERSATIONS. Ashley Byrne meets Sioned Williams from Plaid Cymru 53:54

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Let us know your views now - text us here The fourth in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Sioned Williams of Plaid Cymru. We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. (U…

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BEATING BI-ERASURE: THE BISEXUAL BRUNCH GENERAL ELECTION CONVERSATIONS. Ashley Byrne meets Ria Patel from the Green Party 50:53

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Let us know your views now - text us here The third in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Ria Patel of the Green Party. We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. (Upda…

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BEATING BI-ERASURE: THE BISEXUAL BRUNCH GENERAL ELECTION CONVERSATIONS. Ashley Byrne and Lewis Oakley meet Charley Hasted from the Liberal Democrats 50:36

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Let us know your views now - text us here The second in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne and Lewis Oakley chat to Charley Hasted of the Liberal Democrats We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking th…

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BEATING BI-ERASURE: THE BISEXUAL BRUNCH GENERAL ELECTION CONVERSATIONS. Ashley Byrne meets Ross Clark of the SNP 51:30

4M ago51:30

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Let us know your views now - text us here The first in our series of Bisexual Brunch conversations with the political parties sees Ashley Byrne chat to Ross Clark of the SNP. We’re attempting to speak to all the main parties ahead of the General Election in our fight to end bi-erasure and get the parties taking the B in LGBT seriously. The full lis…

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Bisexual Brunch - Are straight male partners of bi women welcome at LGBT Pride events? A woman in her 40s tells us what it feels like to find out your partner is bi, results of research into being a bi ... 2:52:56

4M ago2:52:56

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Let us know your views now - text us here Ashley and Sam guide us through nearly 3 hours of bi chat including the rather bizarre and worrying debate over whether straight male partners of bi women should be allowed to attend LGBT Pride events. A straight woman from London tells us how she felt when her long term partner revealed he was bisexual. We…

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BISEXUAL BRUNCH - Ashley, Lewis and Sam set out their Bisexual Brunch Manifesto demands for the UK's political parties ahead of the forthcoming General Election. Funding, representation, health care and ... 2:33:35

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate…

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

7M ago34:37

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Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

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30: Jeremy Gans: Guilty Pigs and Ouija Board Jurors 41:29

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Legal professor Jeremy Gans teaches at Melbourne University's Law School. An accomplished author, he conducts research across all aspects of the criminal justice system, including the highly unconventional. One of Jeremy's books details a case of juror misconduct involving the use of an Ouija board. Another details the history of the law's treatmen…

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The Gift Of Life: How Music Helps Us All 37:13

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The final episode of the TOWNSOUNDS podcast is the series’ most ambitious. It brings together 27 of the guests that feature over the course of the previous 14 episodes, this time, all with one subject on their lips - music as a gift of life. Over the course of this episode the speakers talk on themes that include; mental health and well-being, copi…

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29: Mike DiVicino: LA Mob Enforcer Turned Mentor 45:05

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In the early 1990s, Mike DiVicino was convicted of a string of robberies and kidnappings in Los Angeles. He was subsequently given three consecutive life sentences. Behind bars, Mike began collecting heartfelt letters from his fellow inmates to centre at-risk youth, giving them insight into how the choices they make today can have dire consequences…

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28: Martin Hodgson: Reversing Recidivism 43:59

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When an individual is released from prison, only to relapse into criminal behaviour and be sent back behind bars, it’s known as the “revolving prison door.” In Australia, it’s estimated that over 50% of incarcerated people re-offend within two years and end up back in prison. In the US, that number is estimated to be as high as 75%. My guest today …

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Your Local Venue: Spaces dedicated to music in Kirklees 36:23

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Episode Fourteen digs into the unheard stories of some of the areas’ most prolific event organisers. A rare opportunity to hear about the behind-the-scenes in the biggest and smallest venues in Kirklees, where stars are born and others are booked. From world-renowned venues like The Batley Variety Club and The Picturedrome in Holmfirth, to smaller …

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27: Madeline Heather: Reclaiming Her Story of Survival 1:05:16

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Madeline Heather is the host of Reclaim Me, a remarkable podcast that spotlights the voices of individuals who’ve survived unimaginable crimes. Madeline herself is a survivor. At the age of 14, she attended a sleepover at a friend’s house, which quickly turned into a nightmare. In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, Madi shares her first-hand accoun…

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Bisexual Brunch - How we're Number One in Kenya, the latest confusing research about a bisexual gene, was Maestro bisexual enough? Our Bi icon is Robert Graves and we've two Ask a Bisexual Questions 2:26:03

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate…

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26: Tom Voigt: Howard Stern’s Zodiac Guy 50:39

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac Killer terrorized the Bay Area of Northern California, murdering at least five people. He toyed with law enforcement officials, leaving clues about his identity in letters and cipher codes he sent to local newspapers. To this day, the case remains unsolved. Tom Voight was a kid growing up in Southern Ca…

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Matilda by Roald Dahl 38:59

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In this episode we're reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. Sam and Sarah share laughter-inducing excerpts (You can do it, Brucie!) and reminisce about their favorite teachers who inspired them. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of nostalgia, humor, and genuine moments as we discuss this classic.By Not Your Average Book Report

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25: Sam Riggio: The Miracle Walker 43:42

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On the 26th of January 1999, Sam Riggio’s life took an unexpected turn. A routine drive through his hometown turned into a catastrophic collision when a truck merged into his lane. Sam was left with a dislocated skull, shattered pelvis, broken ankle, ruptured spleen and stomach, lacerated liver and a punctured lung. Paralyzed from the neck down, me…

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24: Olivia LaVoice: Unpacking The Bakersfield Three 40:33

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For this week's episode of Unfiltered, I'm joined by Emmy Award winning crime reporter, Olivia LaVoice. Olivia hosts the Bakersfield Three podcast, which tells the story of three friends who either went missing or were murdered in the space of six weeks. Unconvinced that the cases were unrelated, the mothers of the three friends joined forces, tran…

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23: Shawn Rech and Brenda Schuler: Convicting a Murderer 59:51

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In 2015, Netflix released a 10-part documentary series, Making A Murderer, that explores the 2005 Manitowoc area homicide of 25-year-old photographer Theresa Hallback and the convictions of Stephen Avery and Brendan Dassey. The series became a true crime cult classic, leaving a lot of viewers with an overwhelming sensation that Stephen Avery had be…

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22: Erika Schlotthauer: Domestic Violence to Death & Everything In Between 44:03

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On the 19th of November 2023, I got my first response to the call-out I extend at the end of some of our episodes, asking for personal stories from listeners related to justice and transformation. Erika Schlotthauer, a licensed psychotherapist, answered the call and is ready to share her story publicly for the first time. Please join Erika and I fo…

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Who Do You Love? Musicians as Parents 36:16

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After a successful 12 episodes in 2023, the TOWNSOUNDS podcast is back with another 3 episodes for 2024. This first episode of the year takes an intimate look into the personal stories of a topic that you might not associate with music at all - parenting. The podcasts’ host, Sam Hodgson, couldn’t help but notice that throughout the archive intervie…

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21: James Nelson: Abolition of the Prison System 29:31

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Here’s a staggering reality: The United States, with only about 5% of the world's population, holds 25% of the world's prisoners. This raises a critical question: Does the US prison system perpetuate the oppressive legacy of slavery? In hopes of some perspective, I’m joined by James Nelson, an abolitionist who, at just 19 years old, was sentenced t…

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20: Bruna Curcio: Venezuelan Migration Crisis in Brazil 33:04

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Did you know that Venezuela is experiencing what has been described as the worst economic and humanitarian crisis ever recorded in Latin America? A combination of political turmoil, inflation, soaring crime rates and food shortages has left more than 7.71 million Venezuelans displaced since 2014. Today, documentary filmmaker Bruna Curcio provides i…

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19: Carrie Bell: Rising from the Belly of the Beast 29:23

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Today’s Unfiltered guest is Carrie Bell, a woman whose story of transformation begins in Pasadena, California. After Carrie’s parents separated when she was five years old, she turned to the streets in search of a family. This eventually led her down a path she never intended to follow, one that involved dealing drugs and committing crimes - anythi…

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18: Richard Zitrin: Deep Dive into the San Quentin 6 Case 54:39

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On the 21st of August 1971, George Jackson, founder of the Black Guerrilla Family prison gang, was assassinated by a prison guard. Three guards and two other inmates were also killed. No one knows exactly what occurred that day, but six inmates were indicted for various crimes, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, kidnap, possession of fi…

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17: Reunald Jones III: Menace to Society 33:06

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Pyromania is an impulse control disorder which causes individuals to start fires deliberately. Unlike arsonists, pyromaniacs don’t light fires for personal or financial gain. They do so to release tension or gain pleasure. Reunald Jones III claims to have started more than 300 fires throughout Los Angeles County between 1986 and 1990. He was arrest…

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Brass and Steel: The bands that put Kirklees on the map 31:02

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This episode is about as close as we’re going to get to a Christmas special. It’s about brass bands and steel bands and handbell ringing bands. We’ll hear loads of music, some of which is bound to put you in the spirit of the season. So, get your scarf on, grab a cup of something wet and warm, and settle in for a fun and information-packed episode …

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Bisexual Brunch - The writer who discovered he was bi after attending an orgy with his girlfriend, how we're judged by stereotypes, when to dive into an open relationship, 'Bi icons' celebrates Sassoon ... 2:57:07

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate…

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16: Paul Fronczak: What if Your Whole Life Was a Lie? 37:26

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When Paul Joseph Fronczak was 10 years old, he discovered a family secret: In 1964, when Paul was just one day old, he was kidnapped from the Chicago hospital where he’d been born. Paul’s abduction led to the largest manhunt Chicago had ever seen. One year later, an abandoned child was found outside a New Jersey department store and ultimately iden…

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15: Ryder Jack: Carving Out a Tomorrow Man 39:11

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What does it mean to be a man today? And what do we want it to look like tomorrow? These are the types of questions asked by Tomorrow Man, a social enterprise that facilitates workshops across Australia for men of all ages. The organization's mission is to reinvent masculinity by disrupting outdated stereotypes and building emotional muscle. Ryder …

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14: Sakiya Sandifer: Chicago Raised & LA Based Entrepreneur 41:22

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J. Sakiya Sandifer, an entrepreneur, designer, and best-selling author. Over his nearly 30 year career, Sakiya has worked with Coca-Cola, Bally Total Fitness, Lil Wayne, and most notably, his longtime friend Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. Sakiya’s primary focus now is his own lifestyle brand XSSORTMENTS, a hyper-curated collection of elevated ba…

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13: Matt O’Brien: When the Monster is Your Father 1:14:46

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“Monsters” are the people who commit the most heinous of acts. So what happens when that monster is your father? How do you process it? When I was 16, the head of our family, Ralph O’Brien, took his own life, leaving us to sort through his trail of lies, financial wreckage and our own grief. Four years later, we discovered he had sexually abused ou…

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Punk, Chaos and Experimentalism: A Kirklees history of musical rebellion 37:59

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Rebellion is one of the many artistic personalities of Kirklees and has been for some time. In fact, it could be argued that much of the music that is made here in Kirklees has a rebellious streak. Amateur music scenes in a way, all have the spirit of rebellion within it. It’s music despite hardship, despite having a lack of money or time, despite …

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12: Rob Jua: Music Label Executive from Humble Beginnings 1:04:19

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Rob Jua is a music executive and record producer from Brownsville, Brooklyn. Rob’s personal journey navigating the music industry is a truly inspirational tale. From his time at Quad Studios and Roc-a-Fella Records, to discovering his business executive calling and starting his own record label, one thing’s for sure - Rob never quits on himself! Jo…

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11: Jan Broberg: American Actress & CSA Survivor 1:08:20

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You may have come across American actress Jan Broberg’s story in the television series A Friend of the Family. The show details Jan’s childhood experience of being groomed and kidnapped by a close family friend, who was also a convicted child sex offender. Jan’s story is shocking, to say the least. But to see her now, standing in her power as a wom…

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10: Anonymous Brown: 27 Years of Prison Tales 0:17

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Hey there! Unfortunately, this particular episode of Unfiltered is no longer available, as we were unable to verify the version of events presented by the guest. We seek to maintain integrity by platforming truthful accounts only. Thank you for understanding.By Casefile Presents

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Buses, Job Interviews, Spooky Houses, and Writers Block 4:06

12M ago4:06

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As we approach Halloween, can you tell which of these stories are real, and which are just really weird? In this episode, Benita, Henry, Luke and Robyn share their stories with Imogen, who has to decide which are true Failures, and which are complete Falsehoods. Music performed live by Sam H Song. Additional production by Ant McGinley.…

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9: Joe Kennedy: Retired NCIS Special Agent 54:35

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To better understand the methodology behind solving cold cases, I’m joined by the primary architect for the first NCIS Cold Case Homicide Unit, retired NCIS Special Agent, Joe Kennedy. Joe takes us into the mind of a cold case detective and how to go about uncovering evidence. Links: Solving Cold Cases: Investigation Techniques and Protocol…

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8: Laura Richards: Award-Winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst 55:58

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Coercive control describes a pattern of behaviour used by a perpetrator to gain power in a relationship. To do so, they erode their partner’s autonomy and self-worth. These behaviours create invisible chains that trap the victim in the relationship, scared to stay and terrified to leave. In my opinion, when it comes to domestic violence, the concep…

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Complex Harmony: The Kirklees jazz scene 33:53

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Jazz does have a reputation for being a bit more complex than some other genres of music. Outside of trad-jazz, the genre tends to push the boundaries, and do things that most musicians can’t and most audiences probably can’t handle. Sometimes words can’t describe what you are trying to say about music. You have to feel it and see it and sing it an…

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7: Ben Giles: Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanups 1:05:14

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When it comes to unforeseen deaths involving violent crimes, accidents and suicides, you might be shocked to know that the burden of cleaning up the scene is often left to the loved ones of the deceased. Not only can this be deeply traumatic, but it also presents all kinds of health hazards. Instead, the work is typically outsourced to professional…

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6: Loren O’Keeffe: Founder of The Missed Foundation 1:07:37

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In 2011, Loren O’Keeffe’s 24-year-old brother Daniel disappeared from their family home in Victoria, Australia. Loren says the search for her brother gave her purpose. In 2013, she founded the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (known as MPAN), now known as The Missed Foundation. Loren offers insight into her personal experience with missingness and …

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Bisexual Brunch - More research & more myths about being bi from the States, Ashley, Lewis & guest host Rebecca Cox test out the stereotype tropes on each other. Neil Evans from Stockport tells his bi ... 2:39:41

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Let us know your views now - text us here History in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate…

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5: Mark Sutton and Flavio Andrade: Violence Prevention in Gang-Ridden County 50:29

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Flavio Andrade and Mark Sutton got involved with gangs at a young age. Flavio is Mexican, and Mark is African American. Technically, the two should be rivals. But when a 10-year-old Pasadena boy became the victim of a gang-related shooting, Mark and Flavio joined forces to prevent further gang-related violence while maintaining their street credibi…

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4: Mark Sutton: Co-Founder of PDL Blood Gang 1:07:29

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In the small Los Angeles city of Pasadena, the Bloods expanded to form the Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods, which became one of the largest blood gangs in California. Mark Anthony Sutton, aka “Big Preach”, was one of the founding members. He was eventually incarcerated for 26 years for a gang-related homicide. He is now the Co-Founder and Director of t…

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It All Sounds the Same: Modern popular music in Kirklees 30:12

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Over the course of the series, we have heard from music projects that continue to run, but up until now, the episodes have been filling in the gaps of what music in Kirklees used to be like. Many of the people who we interviewed no longer have a connection to the local music scene. Instead, they look back fondly on the music scenes of the past. But…

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