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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Adam talks with Scottish comedian, actor, musician and artist Sir Billy Connolly

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Adam talks with Scottish comedian, actor, musician and artist Sir Billy Connolly

Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing.

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ADAM BUXTON 2020 BOOK TOUR

BILLY CONNOLLY - TALL TALES AND WEE STORIES (2019 BOOK)

BILLY CONNOLLY - CRUCIFIXION ROUTINE (YOUTUBE)

BILLY CONNOLLY - SOLO CONCERT (1974, STAND UP ALBUM ON SPOTIFY)

BILLY CONNOLLY - STAND UP COMPILATION (YOUTUBE)

BILLY CONNOLLY - DEAD WIFE JOKE ON PARKINSON (1975, YOUTUBE)

BILLY CONNOLLY - MADE IN SCOTLAND (2018, BBC, IPLAYER)

100 WORDS THAT PROVE YOU COME FROM GLASGOW (THE EVENING TIMES)

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EP.238 - ADAM AND JOE LIVE @ ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL 1:21:52

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EP.237 - DAME MARY BEARD 59:29

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Adam meets leading classicist Dame Mary Beard, who explains what social media tells us about how emperors held on to power in Rome, why shoes are important when talking about power, how many people in ancient Rome really died by being drowned by rose petals, the important roles that apocryphal stories and outright lies play in history and why she replied to every critical message she received following the controversial comments she made soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on April 16th, 2024. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing. Podcast illustration by Helen Green EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! RELATED LINKS MARY'S ROME PICK 1 - PALAZZO MASSIMO MUSEUM MARY'S ROME PICK 2 - CENTRALE MONTEMARTINI MUSEUM EMPEROR OF ROME by Mary Beard - 2023 (ABE BOOKS) RORY STEWART AND MARY BEARD ON POWER AND POLITICS - 2024 (YOUTUBE) MARY BEARD ON DESERT ISLAND DISCS - 2010 (BBC WEBSITE) HOW OFTEN DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE ROMAN EMPIRE - 2023 (KNOW YOUR MEME) IN RESPONSE TO 9/11 - 4th October 2001 (LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS) JESSE ARMSTRONG'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICK TURN EVERY PAGE (TRAILER) Directed by Lizzie Gottlieb - 2022 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.236 - KIELL SMITH BYNOE 58:52

14 weeks ago58:52

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Adam waffles with actor, comedian and writer Kiel Smith Bynoe, star of Ghosts , Stath Lets Flats , Man Like Mobeen and Taskmaster, about the secret to getting ahead in the entertainment industry, Kiell's father and his unorthodox approach to family life, Junior Spesh good times as a young grime star, and the reason we won't be seeing Kiell on Sewing Bee anymore. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on December 9th, 2024. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Frank Buxton for additional editing. Podcast illustration by Helen Green THE CHRISTMAS WISH-TRASTROPHE by Cariad Lloyd - 2024 (WATERSTONES) EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! RELATED LINKS KIELL ON INSTAGRAM BOSSKI (KIELL SMITH BYNOE) DAY ONE MANDEM - 2020 (YOUTUBE) RED HOT ENTERTAINMENT - JUNIOR SPESH (ft. Jaxor, Klayze Flaymz, Terra & Ray) - 2007 (YOUTUBE) THE FRIED CHICKEN SHOP - JUNIOR SPESH VISIT ROOSTERS - 2012 (YOUTUBE) CHEEKY NANDOS - PERI BOYS (Vuj, Mim, Klayze) - 2015 (YOUTUBE) GRACIOUS K - MIGRAINE SKANK (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 2009 (YOUTUBE) RED FLAG (KIELL'S COMEDY BLAP) - 2022 (YOUTUBE) KIELL'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICK MOONRISE KINGDOM (TRAILER) Directed by Wes Anderson - 2012 (YOUTUBE) CARIAD LLOYD'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICK MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (ENGLISH TRAILER) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki - 1988 (YOUTUBE) STUDIO GHIBLI NATURE LOOP - 2020 (YOUTUBE) Relax with these peaceful visuals from Studio Ghibli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.235 - KIM DEAL 1:06:25

15 weeks ago1:06:25

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Adam talks with American musician Kim Deal of The Breeders and Pixies. Ramble topics include what it was like playing Glastonbury and what Adam thought of Coldplay, musical influences, Dad chat, identical twin chat, childhood memories, working with Steve Albini, and Star Trek TNG. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 19th July, 2024. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support Podcast illustration by Helen Green RELATED LINKS KIM DEAL - NOBODY LOVES YOU MORE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 2024 (YOUTUBE) THE BREEDERS - LIVE IN BIG SUR - 2024 (YOUTUBE) THE BREEDERS - CANNONBALL (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 1993 (YOUTUBE) THE BREEDERS - DIVINE HAMMER (interview and track with Conan O'Brien) - 1993 (YOUTUBE) THE BREEDERS - THE SHE (Live on Last Call with Carson Daly) - 2002 (YOUTUBE) PIXIES - LIVE AT VPRO STUDIOS for Dutch music show 'Fa Onrust' - 1988 (YOUTUBE) THE BREEDERS - IRIS, WHEN I WAS A PAINTER Performances on Snub TV - 1990 (YOUTUBE) THE AMPS - PACER (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 1995 (YOUTUBE) ROGER MILLER - KING OF THE ROAD - 1965 (YOUTUBE) LAUREL & HARDY - BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA - 1937 (YOUTUBE) UPLIFTING MOVIES JANE GOLDMAN'S PICKS MEET ME IN ST LOUIS (TRAILER) Directed by Vincente Minnelli - 1944 (YOUTUBE) AMÉLIE (TRAILER) Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet - 2001 (YOUTUBE) LARS AND THE REAL GIRL (TRAILER) Directed by Craig Gillespie - 2007 (YOUTUBE) TIM KEY'S PICKS VICTORIA Directed by Sebastian Schipper (TRAILER) - 2015 (YOUTUBE) SAFETY LAST Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor (TRAILER) - 1923 (YOUTUBE) NUTS IN MAY (PART 1 of 5)) Directed by Mike Leigh - 1976 (DAILY MOTION) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.234 - TASH DEMETRIOU LIVE 1:00:17

17 weeks ago1:00:17

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Adam rambles with comedian Natasia Demetriou about pregnancy, why she owes her whole career to Adam, the weird crap Tash looks at on her phone, revolting recipes, accents, the sadness of time, and parenting tips. CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND REVOLTING DESCRIPTION Conversation recorded face to face in front of a live audience at the Liverpool Royal Philharmonic on May 20th, 2024 as part of the Adam Buxton Podcast Tour. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Becca Bryers for audio mixing. Podcast illustration by Helen Green ADAM'S WEBSITE RELATED LINKS TASH'S PHONE CRAP FUNERAL POTATOES TRAY BAKE - 2024 (YOUTUBE SHORTS) I LET A BIRD NEST IN MY HAIR FOR 84 DAYS by Hannah Bourne-Taylor - 2022 (GUARDIAN) 'TAKE THE PISS' SAUSAGE TEXT (REDDIT) JESSICA KNAPPETT'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICK VACATION (TRAILER) Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein - 2015 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.233 - MARINA HYDE 1:15:08

18 weeks ago1:15:08

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Adam waffles with British journalist, screenwriter and co host of The Rest Is Entertainment, Marina Hyde Plus, more uplifting movie picks from friends of the podcast. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 9th April, 2024 CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green RELATED LINKS 'HOW COLUMNIST MARINA HYDE BECAME BRITAIN'S CHRONICLER-IN-CHIEF' - 2022 (VOGUE) UPLIFTING MOVIES ADAM'S PICKS CRIP CAMP (TRAILER) Directed by Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht - 2020 (YOUTUBE) MIDNIGHT RUN (TRAILER) Directed by Martin Brest - 1988 (YOUTUBE) BENGA AND RAVI ADELEKAN'S PICKS TRANSFORMERS (FULL MOVIE) Directed by Nelson Shin - 1986 (YOUTUBE) TROLLS WORLD TOUR (TRAILER) Directed by Walt Dohrn - 2020 (YOUTUBE) INSIDE OUT 2 (TRAILER) Directed by Kelsey Mann - 2024 (YOUTUBE) RAVI'S STORY LIANNA LA HAVAS' PICKS SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT (TRAILER) Directed by Bill Duke - 1993 (YOUTUBE) RICHARD DAWSON'S THE INTERN (TRAILER) Directed by Nancy Meyers - 2015 (YOUTUBE) GOOD MORNING (TRAILER) Directed by Yasujirô Ozu - 1959 (YOUTUBE) BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (TRAILER) Directed by Wim Wenders - 1999 (YOUTUBE) HAPPY GILMORE (TRAILER) Directed by Dennis Dugan - 1996 (YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.232 - PATRIC GAGNE ON BEING A SOCIOPATH & UPLIFTING MOVIE PICKS FROM PODCAST FRIENDS 1:12:43

19 weeks ago1:12:43

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Adam talks with Patric Gagne about her memoir Sociopath and shares some uplifting movie picks from friends of the podcast Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 15th April, 2024 CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/ RELATED LINKS HE MARRIED A SOCIOPATH - ME by Patric Gagne - 2020 (NY TIMES - PAYWALL) INTERVIEW WITH PATRIC GAGNE - 2024 (PSYCHOLOGY TODAY) INTERVIEW WITH PATRIC GAGNE by Emine Saner - 2024 (GUARDIAN) PATRIC GAGNE INSTAGRAM UPLIFTING MOVIES TASH DEMETRIOU'S PICKS WORKING GIRL Directed by Mike Nichols - 1989 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) BRIDESMAIDS Directed by Paul Feig - 2011 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) NOW AND THEN Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter - 1986 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) RICHARD AYOADE'S PICKS STOP MAKING SENSE Directed by Jonathan Demme - 1984 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) MONTEREY POP Directed by D. A. Pennebaker - 1968 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) AMERICAN MOVIE Directed by Chris Smith - 1999 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) GARTH JENNINGS' PICK AMERICAN UTOPIA Directed by Spike Lee - 2021 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) ALEX HORNE'S PICK NEXT GOAL WINS Directed by Taika Waititi - 2023 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) JAMIE DEMETRIOU'S PICK NEXT GOAL WINS (ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY) Directed by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison - 2014 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) KIM DEAL'S PICKS THE OMEN Directed by Richard Donner - 1976 (FULL MOVIE ON YOUTUBE) SMILE 2 Directed by Charlie Sarroff - 2024 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.231 - KERRY GODLIMAN 1:01:04

20 weeks ago1:01:04

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Adam rambles with British actor and comedian Kerry Godliman about being parents of teenage children, sibling rivalries, sex and sexy noises, calling a halt on the shit bits of technological progress and abandoning the Scrollers to join the Whittlers, haunted violins, acting tips, and Kerry's involvement with the sequel to one of the best-loved comedy films of all time. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 16th October, 2024 CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green RELATED LINKS KERRY GODLIMAN WESBITE - NEW 'BANDWIDTH TOUR' NOW ON SALE MEMORY LANE PODCAST WITH KERRY GODLIMAN AND JEN BRISTER (APPLE PODCASTS) KERRY GODLIMAN - LIVE AT THE APOLLO - 2024 (YOUTUBE) KERRY GODLIMAN - FULL COMEDY ROADSHOW - 2009 TONEBALLS - (MARTINA HAWES - NEW VIOLINS BLOG) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.230 - COLM TÓIBÍN 1:07:52

22 weeks ago1:07:52

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Adam talks with Irish novelist Colm Tóibín about New York, Don Trump, whether the motivations of terrorists are worth considering, whether anything valuable came from having cancer, writing his novel Long Island (the sequel to Brooklyn ), why keeping a journal is 'offensive', and the magic of Bob Dylan. This conversation was recorded via Zoom on April 17th, 2024 CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green RELATED LINKS LONG ISLAND by Colm Tóibín (Audiobook narrated by Jessie Buckley) - 2024 (AUDIBLE) AMONG THE FLUTTERERS: THE POPE WEARS PRADA by Colm Tóibín - 2010 (LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS) IN RESPONSE TO 9/11 - 4th October 2001 (LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS) COLM TÓIBÍN ON DESERT ISLAND DISCS - 2016 (BBC SOUNDS) COLM TÓIBÍN ON THE VERB - 2023 (BBC SOUNDS) THE NEW YORKER FICTION PODCAST - COLM TÓIBÍN READS MARY LAVIN - 2017 (APPLE PODCASTS) 40 MINUTES - HEART OF THE ANGEL - 1989 (BBC I-PLAYER) 40 MINUTES - MIXED BLESSINGS - 1988 (BBC I-PLAYER) GERI Directed by Molly Dineen - 1999 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.229 - GARTH JENNINGS & LAURA MARLING LIVE 1:07:10

22 weeks ago1:07:10

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Adam talks with director (and old friend) Garth Jennings, and there's live music from Laura Marling, recorded at the Norwich Playhouse on June 18th, 2024, as part of the Adam Buxton Podcast Tour. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Becca Bryers for live show sound mix. Podcast illustration by Helen Green ADAM BUXTON WEBSITE RELATED LINKS LAURA MARLING - PATTERNS IN REPEAT - 2024 LAURA PLAYING 'CAROLINE' @ Norwich Playhouse, June 18th, 2024 LAURA MARLING WEBSITE LAURA MARLING SUBSTACK A HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC IN 500 SONGS - Episode 164 (2023) - White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground BOWIE IN BERLIN - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS) Documentary filmmaker Francis Whately reveals what really happened to Bowie when he decamped to Berlin in the late 1970s thanks to the testimonies of three women who knew Bowie intimately, all talking publicly about their relationships with him for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.228 - DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE 1:20:47

23 weeks ago1:20:47

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Adam talks with poet, raconteur and punk scion, Dr John Cooper Clarke about why he hated the Matrix, TV watching habits, resisting the internet, local vs global problems, where John got his look, the Velvet Underground, what a night in with Nico was like, the movie idea that will one day make John a millionaire and much else. CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE, REFERENCES TO DRUG USE This conversation was recorded face-to-face on 9th February, 2024 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green Thanks to Tom Donovan Studio Pics of me and John @ adam-buxton.co.uk RELATED LINKS REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL WEBSITE JOHN COOPER CLARKE WEBSITE - TOUR DATES ETC. EVIDENTLY JOHN COOPER CLARKE (DOCUMENTARY) - 2012 (DAILY MOTION) JCC ON DESERT ISLANDS DISCS - 2019 (BBC SOUNDS) JCC - READER'S WIVES (OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST) - 1978 (YOUTUBE) JCC - MAJORCA - 1976 (YOUTUBE) JCC - WHAT'S IN MY BAG - 2016 (YOUTUBE) JCC - SUGAR PUFF AD - 1988 (YOUTUBE) JCC - BACK AT THE SCANDAL SCHOOL, DUBLIN - 1986 (YOUTUBE) JCC - MAVIS NICHOLSON AFTERNOON PLUS INTERVIEW - 1979 (YOUTUBE) ARCTIC MONKEYS - I WANNA BE YOURS (LIVE) - 2014 (YOUTUBE) THE VELVET UNDERGROUND - SISTER RAY - 1968 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.227 - HELEN LEWIS 1:10:49

25 weeks ago1:10:49

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Adam talks with British journalist, author and presenter, Helen Lewis about culture wars and weight loss drugs. This conversation was recorded face-to-face on 8th May, 2024 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green RELATED LINKS CRITIQUES OF THE CASS REVIEW - 2024 (TRANSACTUAL) RESPONSE TO CASS REVIEW - 2024 (WORLD AND U.S. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR TRANSGENDER HEALTH) CONTRAPOINTS - THE WITCH TRAILS OF JK ROWLING - 2023 (YOUTUBE) YouTuber Natalie Wynn explains why she regretted taking part in The Witch Trials Of JK Rowling podcast THE WITCH TRIALS OF JK ROWLING PODCAST - 2023 (THE FREE PRESS WEBSITE) YOU CAN'T SAY THAT 1 - 2024 (REFLECTOR WEBSITE) A year after 'The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling', the producers of that podcast consider where things stand around the issues in their series. YOU CAN'T SAY THAT 2 - 2024 (REFLECTOR WEBSITE) Natalie Wynn (Contrapoints) is one of the contributors to this second part and puts across her criticisms of the 'Witch Trials' podcast series. WHEN CHILDREN SAY THEY'RE TRANS by Jesse Singal - 2018 (THE ATLANTIC) BEAT - Eating disorder charity. Beat’s helpline is available 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS - NCFED offers information, resources and counselling for those suffering from eating disorders, as well as their support networks. Visit their website or call 0845 838 2040 HELEN LEWIS SUBSTACK - THE BLUESTOCKING HELEN LEWIS: GREAT WIVES - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS) HELEN LEWIS HAS LEFT THE CHAT - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS) From WhatsApp leaks to group chat nightmares, how instant messaging changed the world. STAX: SOULSVILLE USA - 2024 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.226 - SAM CAMPBELL 1:22:26

26 weeks ago1:22:26

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Adam talks with Australian comedian Sam Campbell as they walk around The Latitude Festival and get to know each other. Topics include whether it's OK for a Brit to do an Aussie accent, Sam's upbringing in Queensland, Adam's hat, the rules of stand-up comedy, whether AI is good at writing plays, why Kasabian chose their name, ear injuries, why painting sheep pink is the kind of thing conservatives do and creative angst. But mainly Sam makes Adam laugh. This conversation was recorded face-to-face on 26th and 27th July, 2024 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Latitude Festival and everyone we met there for their generosity and help. Podcast artwork by Helen Green RELATED LINKS ADAM AND JOE LIVE AT ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL - 5th December, 2024 GET REAL DUDE - SAM CAMPBELL COMEDY BLAP - 2019 (YOUTUBE) Lots of funny stuff in this one-off sketch show SAM CAMPBELL YOUTUBE PLAYLIST SAM CAMPBELL AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL - 2019 (YOUTUBE) SAM CAMPBELL - NIPPERS (OF DEAD BIRD BAY) - 2017 (YOUTUBE) Entertainingly extreme four-part Australian web-series made by Sam Campbell and Eric Hutton that's primarily an excuse for revolting oddness. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! SAM CAMPBELL ON 8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN - 2023 (YOUTUBE) SAM CAMPBELL ON DOOR TO DOOR SALESMEN (LIVE AT THE MOTH CLUB) DAVE - 2024 (YOUTUBE) CARL BARRON - THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE WHO BUY SELF HELP BOOKS - 2020 (YOUTUBE) DRIFTING OFF WITH JOE PERA - AUSTRALIA - 2024 (YOUTUBE) Eccentric ambient podcast fun in which sleepy-voiced American comedian Joe Pera gets impressions of Australia from Aussie comic Sam Campbell, Aaron Chen, Guy Montgomery, and Yaraman Thorne RIP TORN & NORMAN MAILER - THE 'MAIDSTONE' BRAWL - 1970 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP.225 - MIRIAM MARGOLYES 1:23:21

27 weeks ago1:23:21