Τα καλύτερα The Fools podcast (2025)

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2.5 Kate Haldane! Internal Monologues! Bear Hunts! Quantick's Quiz! Haptic harnesses! 26:47

1d ago26:47

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What happens at the end of the bear hunt? Does anyone know? David and Ian don't - click through to find out why.; This week's guest is showbiz literary agent, Kate Haldane. Can you tell the difference between a vape and a Manic Street Preacher's B-side? "This is brilliant" - Stuart Maconie Two of the UK's leading comedy writers (Veep, The Thick of …

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The Melamed 3:51

3d ago3:51

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Boris the Balagoola--a Wise Fool who is smarter than you think. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell (from a story by Bud Rosenthal)

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2.4 Rebecca Front! Sanatogen! SOS Messages! Cyclists on Social Media! 31:28

8d ago31:28

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Rebecca Front - actual UK comedy royalty - joins Ian Martin and David Quantick for another array of comic rants and opinion mostly inspired by another week surviving in a mad world. SPECIAL FEATURE: Podcast exclusive SOS messages - got someone you need to get hold of in a hurry? Maybe we can help (we can't) Get in tocuh with us on Bluesky, Instagra…

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A Talk On The Child Side 2:59

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Little Shaindel is smart as a whip, but has never said a word--not even to complain! That is very strange among the Wise Fools. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Mel Powell

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2.3 Lisa Holdsworth! Rachel Reeves! Ben Elton! Sealed Knot re-enactments! Dumb Prime Minister's Questions! 32:46

16d ago32:46

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Advetisments are driving Ian even closer to the edge than most things. David has put himself in the Prime Minister's shoes and ths week's co-host, Lisa Holdsworth has been thinking about wild pigs. Another funny romp through the slightly strange brains of Ian Martin, David Quantick - comedy writers with actiual prizes to their names - and Leeds's b…

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The Sole of Charity 2:47

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The most charitable Wise Fool of Chelm is the shoemaker, but it's never easy. With the amazing Nancy Sullivan! From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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2.2 Jenny Landreth! Jazz! Boomerangst! The Archbishop of Canterbury! Both Will Smiths! 32:58

23d ago32:58

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Another slice of comic conversation from some older people who still give a damn about the world. Have you heard of the film "Birdbox"? Doesn't matter - Ian has. What do you think of jazz? Do you know what Boomerangst is? Would you like to hear a song about it? And what about Saoirse Ronan for the vacant post of Archbishop of Canterbury? This week'…

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A Helping Hand 2:22

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Who does a Wise Fool turn to when the flood waters are rising? Special appearance by the one and only Nancy Sullivan. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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LET’S ARGUE HEAUX 27:49

29d ago27:49

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Send us a text A Episode of Right & Wrong on Iconic Moments & Topics and Where we stand.Από τον The Real Fools of HTX

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2.1 Emma Kennedy! My Feet are Killing me! Sex sent me to the ER! Finish on a song! 30:26

30d ago30:26

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Have you tried Dr Pimplepopper? No, neither have we. And neither do we intend to. Emma Kennedy joins Ian Martin and David Quantick for a new series of their brilliant grumble through a week's news. Three very funny people let off steam for your entertainment. Thankfully, once again, Quantick has a soulution to everyones problems. It involves Jane M…

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Brain Food 2:13

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Cossacks have much to learn from the Wise Fools. (This tale was inspired by a story in Chaim Topol's "To Life!") From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Mel Powell from a Charles M. Powell story

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#88 - Stack of Books 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

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I’m a reading genius man, nobody ever taught me how to write. Presented By: GoodFella Studios Subscribe to our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefoolsjourneypod?si=isPZCYHEgtPkUjqo Support Your Local Depth Heads @: patreon.com/TheFoolsJourney Follow us on iG: @thefoolsjourneypod @quinnshields @goodfellaben Follow God on Twitch. Enjoy! Contact us via…

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What, Me Worry? 2:32

1M ago2:32

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You got problems? The Wise Fools have a solution. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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From Chelm to Jerusalem 2:11

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How does a Wise Fool get directions on a visit to Holy Land? Special appearance by Rabbi Jan Goldstein! (Check out his podcast, "All That Matters.") From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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A Kopeck For Your Thoughts 2:19

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What happens when Boris the Balagoola encounters a talking machine? Probably just what you'd expect of a Wise Fool. [Note: the version of this story has been altered slightly from what appears in the book, to streamline the audio experience.] From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3…

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These Moments were THEE FOOL 39:37

2M ago39:37

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Send us a text Sharing some of our Greatest Moments. We listen but we don’t judge.Από τον The Real Fools of HTX

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The Horse's Tale 3:47

2M ago3:47

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A milkman, a rabbi, a white horse, and a Tsar walk into a bar. Well, not quite...but among the Wise Fools almost anything is possible. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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Right On Cue 3:09

2M ago3:09

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Need an actor for a small but important part? Hire a Wise Fool. Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan! From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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The Hotties Hottest HTX Spots 2024! 23:28

2M ago23:28

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Send us a text A Recap of some of our Favorite Clubs / Restaurants this year in Houston ✨Από τον The Real Fools of HTX

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Natural Selection 2:07

2M ago2:07

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There are few more dangerous statements than "We formed a committee." Appointing Wise Fools to that committee would likely do the trick. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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10. Old Fools Christmas 2024 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Kicking Christmas up the wazoo in the only way the Old Fools know how. Ian Martin and David Quantick are joined - on a return visit - by brilliant screenwriter, Sarah Phelps. Paul McCartney! Folk Songs! Today I Learned! Prince Andrew! Three people having a brilliant laugh. Quite near Christmas. Join us. This is the end of Season 1 of The Old Fools.…

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9. Kate Moss; Poetry; Murdoch and Succession; Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Ian Martin and David Quantick tear caustic lumps out of each other and the week's news stories - They're joined this week by novelist and screenwriter, Jenny Colgan. This week Ian takes aim at the 'poetry' that's become ubiquitous on railways station whiteboards, Jenny brings up Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay and David gets cross about nearly everythin…

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The Witness 2:37

3M ago2:37

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It's not always easy eliciting clear testimony in the court of Wise Fools. Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell (from a story by Myron Winick, M.D.)

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#87 - The Mask 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

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Hey, who’s there?? Presented By: GoodFella Studios Subscribe to our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefoolsjourneypod?si=isPZCYHEgtPkUjqo Support Your Local Depth Heads @: patreon.com/TheFoolsJourney Follow us on iG: @thefoolsjourneypod @quinnshields @goodfellaben Follow God on Twitch. Enjoy! Contact us via Text Msg!…

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8. The Hot Hit Man; The Observer strike; Hawk Tuah Coin; Marching; When martial Law goes wrong; Outdoor eating 30:21

3M ago30:21

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David Quantick (Veep, NME, more or less every newspaper) and Ian Martin (Veep; state pensioner) and this week's guest co-host, Miranda Sawyer tumble, swearing through a weeks of fetid news. As usual, the conversation sparks off in a multitude of anarchic, hilarious directions. News meets popular culture meets two old fools. A Giddy Goat production.…

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The Day Chelm Stood Still 3:58

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If you were from another planet, you would want to meet the Wise Fools, too. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Mel Powell from a Charles M. Powell story

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Holy Fools: The Craft of Christmas 43:10

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Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they get festive with professional Santa Clause, Rich Patsios, and consider how spreading Christmas cheer can be high level craftwork and a calling. More information on the work Rich does can be found at: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/pastors-working-as-santas-brin…

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7. David gets AI'd; Wallace; Christmas films; Band Aid; Godless Heaven and huggable spirits 28:51

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Ian Martin (writer and, this week, Covid sufferer) and David Quantick (horse) are joined by writer, performer, voice over artist and podcaster, Laura Shavin. They spin the random topic generator and end up discussing AI, horse, AI horses, Christmas films, Black Friday, Gregg Wallace (inevitably) a godless heaven and end up falling out over Band Aid…

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Let It Ride 3:30

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Always be kind to those who helped you. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Mel Powell

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#86 - DemonMode 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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You’re Dragonfly! Froggy-Style? Presented By: GoodFella Studios The Fools Journey Final Mix Vol.1 12.14.24 Special Guests: Huey Baby @1newboi Check out his new song: “Ain’t Me” Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/aint-me/1774142072?i=1774142073 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/02j7cOmUJ0FRsiVdrggU0r?si=Tfk3wHEsS--XFLKFkhD14Q Suppor…

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More Foolishness: The Serious Work of Play 23:03

3M ago23:03

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Join the Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they weigh what breakthroughs are possible when we learn to hold our work lightly. What happens when concepts such as emergent design theory are mashed up against the playful doodling of a daydreamer? Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Sigart, Miguel. 2014. Play Matters. Sjöberg, …

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6. Prescott; Manifesting; 40 words for snow: Damian Hirst's genitals; Nit-picking; David Bowie (reprise) 30:20

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David Quantick and Ian Martin squabble and swear their way through a short list of things that have caught their attention. This week 's guest co-host is Leeds's finest, writer Lisa Holdsworth. Two self-confessed old men, Quantick and Martin meet online with a brilliant guest. John Prescott died this week, there was a new 'word of the year' announc…

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Still Going 5:10

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This is the story of Selma the Seamstress and Louise the Lip, and perhaps even the accidental invention of the filibuster. Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Mel Powell from a Bud Rosenthal story

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5. Dylan; Monbiot; Agony; Prisons; Jim the podcast dog. 28:58

4M ago28:58

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Late, this week - but here at last. David Quantick and Ian Martin are joined by PR professional and children's' writer, Gina Rozner to comically pick over the bones of another week's events and irritations. Together, they cast a cold eye over Bob Dylan's trousers, the apparent agony of being a writer, leaving Twitter without making a song and dance…

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The Wise Children of Chelm 4:18

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Which child of the village is the Wisest of the future Wise Fools? From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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#85 - kapparancia 58:13

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Chief Keef changed the game. Special Guest: kapparancia ¡New Album! available worldwide 🌐 #lower_eastside 🪖 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/lower-eastside/1778819197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ie5PdczobCJWOEJ2DNZVx?si=G5cmtNj0QaiaGS3Vt2abtA YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kapparancia?si=zScMrFRgE9RUPSAN Instagram: https://…

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Holy Fools: The Craft of Visual Art 41:09

4M ago41:09

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Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they explore the beautiful mess of visual art with Richmond based artist Sara Tuttle. To get an eyeful of Sara's work, her current exhibit can be found at the Shockoe Artspace in Richmond, Virginia. For more information go to: https://shockoeartspace.com/project/in-the-thick-of-it or h…

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4. Lighthouses; Self-care Tolkien style; Jane Austen is dead and Prime Ministers 28:26

4M ago28:26

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David Quantick and Ian Martin squabble their way through a week of news in the company of Scottish screenwriter, Andrea Gibb. Beards, lighthouses, Gary Barlow's son, American unpleasantness, self care, Tolkien, public service poetry. It's clear this is another wide-ranging, swear-peppered grumble-fest. "There's a pleasing edge of Derek and Clive to…

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Ticket, Please (script version) 1:58

4M ago1:58

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Everyone's welcome, but you have to have a ticket! (Performance version of the prose story presented as Episode 23.) Featuring the wonderful Rena Strober, with a special appearance by Rabbi Jan Goldstein; recorded live on September 25, 2023. www.renastrober.com www.bayitshelanu.orgΑπό τον Mel Powell

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3. John and Yoko, Bonfires, Retirement, Icebergs and Downing Street Paintings 26:41

4M ago26:41

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David Quantick and Ian Martin play host to writer and past-Chair of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain, Gail Renard. They swear their way through Gail's extraordinary career and then pull apart some topics from the week's news. Each week there are sort of topical, cultural rants and conversation from the point of view of at older people who still …

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Right On Time 3:21

4M ago3:21

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The trains need to be prompt, because Shloime the Student can't be late for school again! This story was inspired by the 1992 Academy-Award-Winning Documentary Short Subject film "Omnibus." From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y…

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#84 - Benzo The Clown 1:09:28

4M ago1:09:28

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He’s the man in Minden. Presented By: GoodFella Studios Subscribe to our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefoolsjourneypod?si=isPZCYHEgtPkUjqo Support Your Local Depth Heads @: patreon.com/TheFoolsJourney Follow us on iG: @thefoolsjourneypod @quinnshields @goodfellaben Follow God on Twitch. Enjoy! Contact us via Text Msg!…

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2. Rivals; The NHS; Paddington Bear and the photocopy Tories. 30:01

4M ago30:01

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David Quantick and Ian Martin are joined this week by screenwriter, Sarah Phelps (The Sixth Commandment, A Very British Scandal, Ordeal By Innocence) to unpick their own angles on the news. And try to work out which of them is the poshest. In this edition the new adaptation of Jilly Cooper's The Rivals gets picked over (well, no one else seems to b…

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No Starch 3:52

4M ago3:52

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Even for a Wise Fool, a family heirloom prayer shawl needs tender care to be cleaned properly. (Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan.) From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Mel Powell from a Bud Rosenthal story

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1. Artificial ITV, Pay-to-Protest and Russell Brand 29:03

5M ago29:03

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Ian Martin (writer: The Thick of It, Veep) and David Quantick (Music journo and comedy writer) are joined by writer and editor, Jenny Landreth to pull apart a few things that have bothered them, this week. Sort of topical, cultural rants and conversation aimed at older people who still give a damn about the world around them. The inside pages of th…

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Pushy, Pushy 2:40

5M ago2:40

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Even among the Wise Fools, it's important to wait your turn. From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell

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#83 - Costco Guys 1:22:22

5M ago1:22:22

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Double Chunk Chocolate Cookie in my asshole. Boom or Doom? Presented By: GoodFella Studios Special Guests: Dean Nagata @adamsandlertypebeat Support Your Local Depth Heads @: patreon.com/TheFoolsJourney Subscribe to our YouTube: @foolsjourneymode tfj.mov coming soon… Follow us on iG: @foolsjourneymode @quinnshields @goodfellaben Follow God on Twitch…

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Holy Fools: The Craft of Indy Car Racing 35:36

5M ago35:36

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Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they launch into season 2 and explore the calling of professional racing with driver Sting Ray Robb. The episode includes a discussion of craftwork curiosities such as: - How to capture learning while failing at high speeds - How to promote your work without feeling like a shady mercen…

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A New Kiddush Cup 2:16

5M ago2:16

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Fundraising requires focus. Among the Wise Fools, good luck with that idea. (The kiddush is the ceremonial blessing over the wine.) From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7yΑπό τον Charles M. Powell (from a story by Danny Dayton)

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Friends, How Many of Us Have Them? 18:53

5M ago18:53

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Send us a text An Episode of Friendship and The Evolution of It!Από τον The Real Fools of HTX

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