Best Sonia Simone Podcasts (2024)

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Sotheby's Talks – Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington 42:46

17d ago42:46

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In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…

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Sotheby's Talks – Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry 56:57

20d ago56:57

56:57

Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…

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London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House 1:17:14

1M ago1:17:14

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London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs 56:30

1M ago56:30

56:30

With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…

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The Podcast Coach - Smartless 6:28

6M ago6:28

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I'm excited to announce the launch of "The Podcast Coach," a podcast aimed at coaching people interested in starting their own podcast projects. Feel free to listen in when you have a moment if you're intrigued by the podcasting realm. There's a wealth of knowledge to explore and honestly I love it! BIG NEWS from the podcasting world this week, Sma…

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The Podcast Coach 12:49

6M ago12:49

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Hey Everyone, New Year vibes! Just wanted to drop a quick line about my new podcast project, "The Podcast Coach." If you're keen on soaking up my podcasting knowledge and crafting your own podcast show, whether it's for your side hustle, a cool hobby, or a passion project, I've got your back. Search "The Podcast Coach" on all the big podcast platfo…

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Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist 34:10

6M ago34:10

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In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…

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Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari 35:00

6M ago35:00

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For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…

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Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves 27:42

6M ago27:42

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In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…

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Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce 33:01

6M ago33:01

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The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …

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Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović 37:30

6M ago37:30

37:30

Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…

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Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby 35:47

6M ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…

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Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne 35:12

6M ago35:12

35:12

Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…

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Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…

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Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick 34:04

6M ago34:04

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There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…

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Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore 28:58

6M ago28:58

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Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…

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Munch, with Tracey Emin 35:32

6M ago35:32

35:32

Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…

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Surrealism, with Celeste and Tim Marlow 29:17

6M ago29:17

29:17

In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…

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Can We Be Real? 49:08

9M ago49:08

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Can We Be Real? is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian Meshel Laurie where we dissect your deep dark secrets. Come and take a listen every Tuesday and Thursday. Search "Can We Be Real?" on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 23: Meet Dr. Monika Schott: Australian Writer, Researcher and Published Author 22:26

9M ago22:26

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Dr. Monika Schott is an Australian based writer and researcher. Life’s intricacies and curiosities inspire her to write and give voice to stories that haven’t been heard. She’s particularly interested in lost industrial communities and communities that have been isolated or segregated, and interpreting these stories of past communities before they’…

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The Simon Snelder Insider: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Brilliance with Mollie Powell 1:05:45

11M ago1:05:45

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Welcome to today's episode where we are thrilled to have the extraordinary Mollie Powell as our guest. Mollie is the brilliant mind behind two successful ventures, Pink Camel Recruitment and Pink Camel Gifts, our podcast was done in Dubai where Mollie is living now, but she is originally from the UK. As a true entrepreneur and a multi-business owne…

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Episode 22: Meet Damon Nailer: Founder, Educator, Inspirational Speaker & Author 19:11

11M ago19:11

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Meet Damon! Multifaceted, passionate, and skilled all describe Damon “DaRil” Nailer. With over 1 million views on the popular advice site Quora, 1K speaking engagements, and many published works under his belt, Damon is known as a “Renaissance Man”, “Inspirational Communicator” and “Gift Guru”, who provides direction, inspiration, and education to …

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Episode 21: Meet Dr. Simon Craig: Founder of PosMed, Clinician & Author of From Hurting to Healing 16:52

11M ago16:52

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Dr. Simon Craig has written a book 'From Hurting To Healing: Delivering Love to Medicine and Healthcare' where he outlines ways to improve the health system in Australia, but it is also relevant everywhere. The Senior Obstetrics and Gynecology clinician holds more than 30 years of experience in the public and private systems. He says healthcare has…

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Episode 20: Meet Sonia Palleck: Author of "Leave The Little Light On" Series 22:41

12M ago22:41

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Sonia Palleck was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. One of five children, she was an avid athlete and excelled in school. She studied at Western University in London, Ontario and graduated from Dentistry in '93 and Orthodontics in '99. She became a clinical instructor and taught residents for ten years at the Graduate Department of Ortho…

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Episode 19: Meet Maryan Bova: Transformational Coach, Speaker and Author 26:25

12M ago26:25

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Maryan is based in Sydney Australia, is a Transformational Coach, workshop facilitator and speaker. Passionate, values driven, and dedicated to seeing you realise the most exceptional version of yourself, Maryan brings together all of her work, life and personal experiences, to serve you at the highest level. She draws on her 28 years in the health…

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Episode 18: Meet Sarah Winkler: Author, Creator & Founder of Everyday Recycler 16:11

12M ago16:11

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Sarah Winkler is the founder of Everyday Recycler, an educational website that offers its readers simple and actionable recycling tips. She has been passionate about environmental issues all her life. Her mission is to create a world where recycled products are commonplace, and waste is scarce. She holds an honors degree in science and training in …

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Episode 17: Meet CJ Scarlet: Badass Grandma and Award Winning Author of Badass Parenting Books 15:45

1y ago15:45

15:45

CJ Scarlet, aka the Badass Grandma, is a danger expert and author of books that help parents empower their kids to avoid predators and escape from dangerous situations. She knows first-hand how violence can destroy lives. A survivor of childhood abuse and teen sexual assault, CJ spent years dealing with the emotional aftermath of her experience. Af…

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Episode 16: Meet Christine Blosdale: International #1 Best Selling Author and Expert Authority Business Coach 20:24

1y ago20:24

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Christine Blosdale is an International #1 Best Selling Author, Expert Authority Business Coach and Podcast Expert. She’s also an award-winning radio personality with over two decades of experience on the microphone who has raised over 20 Million dollars for non-profit organizations and private companies. Christine has been a featured contributor to…

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The Joys and Struggles of Disabled Parenting 38:31

1y ago38:31

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When writer and musician Eliza Hull was pregnant with her first child, like most parents-to-be she felt a mix of nerves and excitement. But as a disabled person she faced added complexities. Would the pregnancy be too hard? Would people judge her? Would she cope with the demands of parenting? On May 24th, 2023, Hull came to Intelligence Squared wit…

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The Simon Snelder Insider: Unleashing Leadership Excellence: Insights from Nejib Zaafrani" 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

Nejib Zaafrani is a distinguished professional who has held key leadership positions throughout his career. Previously serving as the Managing Director and Chairman at Shell Abu Dhabi, he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's success. Additionally, he served as the first CEO and Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy…

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Robert Macfarlane on Landscape and the Human Heart 34:17

1y ago34:17

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For several years and more than a thousand miles, celebrated travel writer Robert Macfarlane has been following the vast network of old paths and routes that criss-cross Britain and its waters, looking at their connections to countries and continents beyond. In this event, recorded at the Tabernacle in London On the 12th of June 2012, Macfarlane te…

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Welcome to VS 5:04

1y ago5:04

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New from Intelligence Squared. Introducing VS, a light-hearted podcast about the little debates that are always a big deal to someone. Arsenal VS Spurs. McDonald’s VS KFC. Peep Show VS The Office. 80s VS 90s. And many more. Our host Coco Khan invites experts and fans to go head-to-head on the timeless debates that form the lifeblood of friendships.…

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Episode 15: Meet Nick Stitle: Fantasy Author, 'Stormless' 13:52

1y ago13:52

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Meet Nicklas Stitle, fantasy author of his first book Stormless. Injuries forced Nicklas to stop playing tennis after his freshman year of high school which granted him an opportunity to begin working on the story he had been carefully putting together in his mind. He began writing Stormless at the age of fifteen, waking up early everyday to work o…

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Bach vs Beethoven - Part 2 34:50

1y ago34:50

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This episode is part two of our live Bach vs Beethoven. The BBC’s Reeta Chakrabarti was joined by world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and acclaimed music critic Norman Lebrecht to discuss who was greater, Bach or Beethoven? Mishka Rushdie Momen accompanies this conversation on the piano. Part three of this event is available ad free, for subscri…

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Bach vs Beethoven - Part 1 31:42

1y ago31:42

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Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven are without doubt two of the most sublime musical geniuses who ever lived. But which of the two was the greater? To battle it out In part one of this live event, Intelligence Squared brought to the stage two celebrated figures from the world of music: world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis for Bach and…

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Episode 14: Meet Karen Turner: Corporate Finance Writer & Author of Short Stories (Torn, Inviolate and Stormbird) 18:48

1y ago18:48

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Karen, born in Australia to an English mother and Italian father, discovered a passion for historical fiction after twenty years in the Financial Services industry. As an escape from corporate writing, Karen began writing short stories and, in 2009, published her first collection All That and Everything. Many of the short stories won awards, includ…

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Martin Amis on Love, Loss and Death 31:09

1y ago31:09

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To mark the passing of one of Britain's most celebrated writers, we’re replaying an event recorded with us in November 2020. Martin Amis was often called the Mick Jagger of the British book world. As famous for his love affairs, his friendships and his complicated family history as for his dazzling prose, he dominated the literary scene for decades…

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Episode 13: Meet Michael Marvosh: Speaker, Thought Leader & Author, The Forest is the Tree 17:59

1y ago17:59

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Michael Marvosh, a new author and aspiring speaker and thought-leader. He is working to make real his vision of a world no longer divided by religion--a vision which grew out of his upbringing and ongoing inner struggle with what to believe about the truth, along with a keen awareness of the myriad ways the modern world seems to be tearing itself a…

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Episode 12: Meet Kate Toon: Digital Educator, Speaker & Author, Six Figures in School Hours 13:11

1y ago13:11

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Meet Kate Toon, a business and digital marketing mentor and an okaish parent. She's on a mission to help other business-owning parents avoid all of the mistakes she made when starting her business 14 years ago. Her soon to be released new book Six Figures in School Hours: How to run a successful business and still be a good parent is full of practi…

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Gloria Estefan on a childhood in communist Cuba and bringing Latin-flavoured music to the world stage 49:45

1y ago49:45

49:45

This week we bring you an episode from one of our sister podcasts, How I Found My Voice, where host Samira Ahmed speaks to the incredible Gloria Estefan - Grammy award-winning singer, international superstar, and survivor of both political and physical adversity. From fleeing Cuba as a young child to selling over 120 million records worldwide, Glor…

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The Simon Snelder Insider: Exploring Dubai's Real Estate with Vipin Sharma 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

Vipin is an internationally experienced professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, banking, marketing, and retailing. He proudly holds a Guinness World Record and is the owner of an intellectual property known as the 24-Hour Tennis Marathon. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Vipin had a successful stint working for a pr…

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The Life, Loves and Hates of Christopher Hitchens with Stephen Fry and Friends 46:32

1y ago46:32

46:32

In this historic event, Stephen Fry and other friends of Christopher Hitchens came together to celebrate the life and work of this great writer, iconoclast and debater. Fry was joined on stage by Richard Dawkins and the two discussed Hitch’s unflinching commitment to the truth. Hollywood actor Sean Penn was beamed in from LA and, between cigarette …

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Steven Pinker on Good Writing, with Ian McEwan 1:11:21

1y ago1:11:21

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Steven Pinker is one of the world’s leading authorities on language, mind and human nature. A professor of psychology at Harvard, he is the bestselling author of eight books and regularly appears in lists of the world’s top 100 thinkers. In 2014 he returned to the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss his latest publication 'The Sense of Style', a …

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Between You and I The English Language Is Going To The Dogs 1:01:00

1y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Speaking and writing correct English are the hallmarks of an intelligent person. No one who cares about language wants to be caught splitting an infinitive or muddling up ‘infer’ and ‘imply’. Which is why the bestseller lists are regularly topped by books on 'good' English by the likes of Daily Mail polemicist Simon Heffer and Today programme prese…

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Graham Norton on living with hippies and becoming a household name 51:50

1y ago51:50

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This week we bring you an episode from one of our sister podcasts, How I Found My Voice, where Samira Ahmed speaks with one of the biggest names in British entertainment - the television and radio presenter Graham Norton. From growing up as a young gay man in County Cork, Ireland, to living with hippies in Los Angeles and becoming a household name …

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Episode 11: Meet Lee Christine: Best Selling Author of Romantic and Legal Suspense Novels 26:02

1y ago26:02

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Bestselling Australian author Lee Christine proves that at 60, it’s never too late to turn lifelong dreams into reality. Lee is the writer of six romantic suspense novels and three alpine-crime novels, including the best-selling and award winning Charlotte Pass, and best-selling Crackenback. In the past decade she has firmly cemented herself as one…

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Marina Abramović on art, performance, time and nothingness 1:21:14

1y ago1:21:14

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Marina Abramović is one of the most celebrated performance artists in the world. Over a career spanning four decades she has pioneered performance as an art form and accumulated a devoted following. Using her body as both subject and object, Abramović explores notions of nothingness and time, and draws in the audience as part of her performance. At…

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Episode 10: Meet A.B. Patterson: Award-Winning Author & 'The Bad Boy of Australian Crime Fiction' 20:24

1y ago20:24

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A.B. Patterson is an Australian writer who knows first-hand about corruption, power, crime and sex. He was a Detective Sergeant in the WA Police, working in pedophilia and vice, and later a Chief Investigator with the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. His multiple award-winning, debut novel, Harry’s World, introduced the jaded and flaw…

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Salman Rushdie on the touchstones of his life, with Razia Iqbal 47:11

1y ago47:11

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Acclaimed novelist Salman Rushdie joins journalist Razia Iqbal to take us back in time and discuss three influential touchstones of his life: a silver ingot engraved with an unpartitioned map of India, Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine man’, and James Joyce’s ‘The Dead’, a slightly intimidating but powerful inspiration. This episode was originally releas…

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Simon Snelder with Miro Fok 54:51

1+ y ago54:51

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Miro Fok is an accomplished American entrepreneur with a focus on the health insurance and Insurtech sector for the past 13 years. Currently based in Dubai, he has recently launched Vita Virtues, an innovative insurance technology firm aimed at transforming the way insurance is distributed. With a strong passion for business and technology, Miro is…

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