A podcast with the ridiculous goal of covering the history of the railways across the world. History of the Railways is a podcast for anyone interested in railroad history. Come and join Michael Lancashire as he gets distracted, fascinated ... and yes, even sidetracked ... by stories from the railways (or railroads if you're American). Find show notes and more at https://historyoftherailways.com Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheRailways/ Support the sho ...
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Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas
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Don’t know what to eat? Don’t know what to watch? Don’t know which toothpaste to choose? Davina McCall and Michael Douglas make the tough decisions easy for you. This podcast is like the TripAdvisor for your life. From iconic movies to the best mascara, let Davina and Michael guide you through what’s hot and what’s not. And when they need help making the cut, they call in on some of their friends to join them.We are not paid or associated with anything that we review, these are only our opin ...
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We talk about a new TV show and then get sidetracked chatting about one of our favourite musical duos. Then we discuss socks, glitter and even manage a mention of Paul Weller. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ram Das - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G4kCi_ldr8 Born in Stockholm -https://borninstockholm.com/ Lan…
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This episode is FULL of recommendations - everything from kimchi to TV to phallic-looking rock formations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Vadasz - https://www.instagram.com/vadaszdeli/ Denise Gough - https://www.instagram.com/denisegough1/ Monsters - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13207736/ Nobody Wants This - ht…
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SERIES 13: Episode 5 - Lightning Poems, The Simple Things, Monsters, Holy Carrot, Caroline Barnes
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We recorded this on the eve of Davina’s birthday, but in this episode we give *you* the gift of recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Choreomania - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf1VYwALPKE Lightning Poems - https://www.instagram.com/lightning.poems/ The Simple Things - https://www.thesimplethings.c…
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Do you have trouble opening jars? Or difficulty using certain kitchen utensils? We have a solution! Plus we chat music, books and charities. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Oxo Good Grips - https://www.oxo.com/ Roland Go Keys 61 - https://www.roland.com/global/products/gokeys_go-61kl/ Multibank - https://themult…
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A warning that this episode discusses domestic violence. This time we bring you various ways to relax and improve your health. And so much more that it’s basically impossible to summarise the episode. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. D3 - https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-vitamin-d-10…
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SERIES 13: Episode 2 - Ryan Holiday, Donna Ashworth, Africa Brooke, Louise Thompson, CLMBXR, A Year of Dates
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Books, books, books! We give you plenty of recommendations for things to read. Then we discuss the miracle of life. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Donna Ashworth - https://donnaashworth.com/ Africa Brooke - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198493719-the-third-perspecti…
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We are back! This time, we’re talking about podcasts, movies and camping gear. And Michael manages to mention Paul Weller! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Master - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tortoise-investigates/id1590561275 The Dare - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mqiqsaX4LzFnUP7PmHGAb Charli XCX…
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Michael has been unwell this week, which has given us time to catch up on a highly-recommended television programme. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Victim - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178650/ Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Munk Debates - https://munkdebates.com/ This Girl Can - https://www.thisgirlcan.co.u…
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SERIES 12: Episode 11 - Coconote, No More Cocaine Shane, Paul Weller, My Life in a Book, Sand Job
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Revealed in this episode, Michael has a big announcement about a shocking life change. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Coconote - https://coconote.app/ No More Cocaine Shane - https://www.instagram.com/no_more_cocaine_shane/?locale=es Sofa Session: Paul Weller! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001zwgt My Lif…
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SERIES 12: Episode 10 - A View from the Bridge, Barry Manilow, Percy Pigs, Jade Colucci, You Made it Weird
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In this episode, we head to the West End with a bag of treats. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. A View from the Bridge - https://trh.co.uk/whatson/a-view-from-the-bridge/ Sister Act - https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/london/ Barry Manilow - https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/barry-manilow/ https://open.spotif…
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Not only do we recommend ideas for exercise and entertainment, we suggest something that could help you saves lives. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Blisspoint - https://www.instagram.com/blisspoint.co/ Friday Night Lights - https://www.fridaynightlights.run/ Dom Whiting - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqP8au…
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SERIES 12: Episode 8 - Amnesia, Pikes, Clean Co, Calligraphy Health, The Water Shed, The Fall Guy
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If our gravely voices aren’t a dead giveaway, we’re just back from Ibiza. We’ve returned with hoarse vocal cords and recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Amnesia - https://www.amnesia.es/ Pikes - https://www.pikesibiza.com/ Crazy P - Heartbreaker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU4Cv8E_yxE&ab_chann…
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SERIES 12: Episode 7 - Joodaboo, People Places and Things, Genius of Coldplay, Tim Minchin, Johann Hari
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Get out your crystals, because we are going spiritual in this episode through philosophical music, meaningful movies and thought-provoking books. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Joodaboo - https://joodaboo.com/ People Places And Things - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/people-places-and-things/ Tim Minchin -…
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People with misophonia beware! We’re eating at the start of the episode. But don’t worry, we quickly move on to delight you with recommendations for music, instagram pages, an art installation and a language app. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mo Gawdat - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Babbel - http…
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This week we talk bread, books, hotels and health devices. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Park House Hotel - https://parkhousehotel.com/ The Psychology of Secrets - https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/andrew-gold/the-psychology-of-secrets/9781035002597 Melanie Cantor - https://www.instagram.com/melanie.cantor/…
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SERIES 12: Episode 4 - Duke of Cumberland, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Pull Up Bar, Riyets, Forest Feast, Baby Reindeer
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Did you know you can make money listening to this podcast? Kind of. Listen to the end to find out how. Send us voice notes of your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Haslemere Hospital - https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/haslemere-hospital/ The Duke of Cumberland Arms - https://dukeofcumberland.com/ Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - https://ww…
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SERIES 12: Episode 3 - Jimmy on Relationships, Simon Squibb, Love From, Fallout, Space X, Billy Joel
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Movies to watch, relationship advice to ponder, music to make you cry: another cracking week of recommendations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Jimmy on Relationships - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_on_relationships/?hl=en Simon Squibb - https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/?hl=en Love From - https://love-fr…
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SERIES 12: Episode 2 - Bute, Robert W B Love, Tony's Chocolonely, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eddie Abbew
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This week we recommend everything from chocolate to a classic television programme to a Scottish island. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Bute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Bute Dr Lisa Mosconi - https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Robert W. B. Love - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/?hl=en Ton…
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SERIES 12: Episode 1 - Monkey Man, The Dropout, The Gentlemen, Super Sparrow, Paul Weller, Nudi Spray
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We are back, baby! We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to inundate you with the recommendations that we’ve discovered over the past few months. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Monkey Man - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214772/ The Dropout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/ The Gentlemen - https:/…
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SERIES 11: Episode 6 - Holly & Co, James O'Brien, Sophie Webster, Thomas Bird, Organically Epic, Dave
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We’ve got some news: this is our last episode for a while. We will miss you so much! In the meantime, be sure to send us your tips to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast where we’ll also keep posting our recommendations. Not On the High Street - https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ Holly Tucker Books - https://www.waterstones.com/author/holly-tucker/…
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This episode is in honour of Davina’s upcoming birthday. And there are plenty of things to celebrate this edition. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dawn French The Twat Files - https://www.waterstones.com/author/dawn-french/50524 Titting About - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/French-Saunders-Titting-About-Podcast/B08JHC…
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SERIES 11: Episode 4 - Sole Bliss, Mod Shoes, Desert Island Discs, Donna Ashworth, Dr Mighat Arif, Lyma Laser
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A new week and new recommendations. As always, please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Md London - https://mdlondon.co.uk/ Sole Bliss - https://solebliss.com/ Mod Shoes - https://www.modshoes.co.uk/ Honest by Milly Evans - https://www.millyevans.com/honestbook Adrian Edmondson - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qlz2 Simo…
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Get ready for an x-ellent podcast… Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Fearless - https://www.waterstones.com/book/fearless/trinny-woodall/9780008605438 Arbour - https://arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ Jo Whiley - https://twitter.com/jowhiley Jacob Collier - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QWrMNukfcVOmgEU0FEDyD?autoplay=tru…
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SERIES 11: Episode 2 - Next Door Records, Shake Shack, Gabor Mate, Poetry of Reality, Playdate
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In this episode, we laugh, we cry and, of course, we recommend. Like always, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Emma Guns Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843 Next Door Records - https://www.nextdoorrecords.co.uk/ Vinyl Pimp - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpimp/?hl=en Even Flow …
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SERIES 11: Episode 1 - Frank's Red Hot, Revvies, The Bear, My Mum Your Dad, Eccleston Yards, Talolo
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We’re baaaack! We’ve missed you. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Reminders - https://www.icloud.com/reminders Scribbler - https://www.scribbler.com/ Frank’s Red Hot - https://www.franksredhot.com/ Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ The Bear - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/ My Mum Your Dad - https://www.it…
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On the 4th July 1837, the Grand Junction Railway linked Liverpool and Manchester with Birmingham. In this episode we: • Take a look at some of the civil engineering works on the GJR • Meet Thomas Brassey, who would command an international force of about 80,000 navvies • See how the Grand Junction handled their opening. The GJR has been underplayed…
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SERIES 10: Episode 13 - Hijack, The Sixth Commandment, Revolut, Guys and Dolls, There Will be Blood
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This is our last episode for the summer! But we’ve left you with stacks of things to watch, eat and check out. While we’re away, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Revenant - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Hijack - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ The Sixth Commandment - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20916306/ C…
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SERIES 10: Episode 12 - Jeff Innocent, Paris, Texas, Kingdom School of Arts, Boathouse London, David Gray, The Thick of It
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Three words: Cute little pups. You’ll have to listen to the end to find out what that means. Looking forward to your ideas - send them to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Johan Cruyff Arena - https://www.johancruijffarena.nl/en/home/ Jeff Innocent - https://www.jeffinnocent.com/ Paris, Texas - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087884/ Prince Charles…
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SERIES 10: Episode 11 - Bertinet Bakery, Dinner with Jon, DJ BBQ, Arnold, Larissa Mills, Tanya Baker
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Among other things, today we’re celebrating ordinary people who make extraordinary content on social media. Don’t forget to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Out the Door - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_IQUkJ4-E&ab_channel=ObsessiveProgressive Prazynki - https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/przysnacki-prazynki-o-smak…
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We may have set a record for the number of recommendations in an episode. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Threads - https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/threads-instagram-text-feature Babylon Bee - https://babylonbee.com/ The Free Press - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333064/ Wham! - https://www.imdb.co…
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On the 4th July 1837, Britain’s first trunk railway opened. The Grand Junction Railway linked Liverpool and Manchester with Birmingham, and paved the way for all 3 to be connected to the capital by rail when the London & Birmingham line was fully opened a year later. The Grand Junction also launched the national reputation of Joseph Locke, and led …
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We’re back from Ibiza and have recommendations not just from Spain but also for your viewing pleasure and for your crisp addiction. Remember to send us your recommendations on our insta @makingthecutpodcast. Spudos - https://spudos.com/ Jury Duty - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22074164/ Nick Mohammed - https://twitter.com/nickmohammed?lang=en Oku -…
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SERIES 10: Episode 8 - Grandma Wild's, Nothing Phone, Quarter Tequila, Tracie Giles, Mew Mews
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Davina’s had a coffee, so expect a high-energy, recommendation-packed episode. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ Lady A Provence Rosé - https://www.vivino.com/NL/en/lady-a-provence-rose/w/7334050 Shortbread Melts - https://grandmawilds.co.uk/product/all-butter-shortbread-melts…
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SERIES 10: Episode 7 - Viggo Venn, World Economic Forum, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, Toast in the Post, Brown Beauty Talk
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In this edition, we talk about lots and lots and lots of things… As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Viggo Venn - https://www.instagram.com/viggovenn/?hl=en Grassroot Soccer - https://grassrootsoccer.org/ World Economic Forum - https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ Photo Leap - https://www.photoleapapp.com/ D…
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The opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway is rightly considered a milestone in world history, but in truth the opening day itself was a disaster. It started by shooting a man in the face with a cannon It was the scene of protests which led the Prime Minister to flee a city (no less a man than the "Iron" Duke of Wellington, at that!) It kill…
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SERIES 10: Episode 6 - The Lowdown, Moocall, Blackburn Birth Centre, Odd Coffee, Fargo, Still
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Today the theme is…. babies! Well, it’s an accidental theme. Send us your recs (baby related or otherwise) to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Lesley Regan - https://twitter.com/lregan7 Yinka Bokinni - https://www.instagram.com/yinkabokinni/?hl=en The Lowdown - https://thelowdown.com/ Clarkson’s Farm - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10541088/episo…
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Another week, another episode! As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMsQO5u7-NQ&ab_channel=TED Her - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/ Dig - digclub.co.uk Beef - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/ Paul Weller - paulweller.com Zeha Berlin - https://www.zeha-berlin.de/e…
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In part 3 of our mini-series on the L&MR, we’re working our way along the line, exploring some of the magnificent works of civil engineering on the railroad. We'll meet George Stephenson’s resident engineers: Joseph Locke, William Allcard, and John Dixon who had responsibility for these amazing structures. And I'll also try to give an idea of what …
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We’re in Midhurst this week and raring to give you recommendations from West Sussex and beyond. Send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Midhurst - https://visitmidhurst.com/ How To Basically - https://howtobasically.co.uk/ Succession - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/ Fire Crotch and Normcore - https://shows.acast.com/firecrot…
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SERIES 10: Episode 3 - Toblerone Golden Caramel, Aria Fans, Tessa Clemson, Rye Lane, Dance Fever
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This episode is in honour of Michael’s departure from his mid-40s. Send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Toblerone Golden Caramel - https://www.toblerone.co.uk/en/products/toblerone-golden Askeys Cornets - https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/259834797 Aria Life - https://www.arialife.co.uk/ Tessa Clemson Yoga - https:/…
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In part 2 of our mini-series on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, we’re going to hear how the L&MR clawed its way back from the rejection of their first bill and finally got approval. Along the way I'll discuss the squabbles of engineers who should have known better: George Stephenson, Charles Blacker Vignoles, George Rennie and John Rennie. Hist…
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SERIES 10: Episode 2 - Discover Connection, Children of Men, Safari Lodges, Adjustable Belts, Rainkiss, Lewis Capaldi
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Basking in the sun, we discuss TV shows, ponchos, a documentary and how you can have a getaway with a rhino. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dr Night Arif - https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif/?hl=en Discover Connection - https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscoverConnection Children of Men - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634…
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SERIES 10: Episode 1 - Prima Facie, I am Legend, Jonathan Bynoe, Apple Music Sing, Revvies, Phone Holder
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Can you believe this is our 10th season!? And we’re still haven’t run out of recommendations! In fact, this episode is brimming with ideas. Do remember to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Tile - https://uk.tile.com/ Lady Garden Challenge - https://lady-garden-challenge.blackbaud-sites.com/ The Happy Vagina - https://twitter.…
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The Liverpool & Manchester Railway is recognised as the first modern railway, but it almost never got off the ground. And the main reason might surprise you ... George Stephenson's poor performance. As engineer of the line, Stephenson had to brief parliament on it and he did so badly that... well, you'll just have to listen to find out... In the fi…
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The Rainhill Trials weren't what most people think ... As far as the directors of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway were concerned, the Rainhill Trials wasn’t a competition between locomotives … it was a test to prove that any locomotives were a viable option. In the second of a two-parter on Rainhill, we look at the trials themselves - how each e…
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SERIES 9: Episode 12 - Dirtea, Paula, JK Rowling, Don't Ask Me About My Dad, The Flexible Method
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We discuss more or less everything this week. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Tala - https://www.instagram.com/wearetala/?hl=en Dirtea - www.dirteaworld.com/ Joe Rogan Paul Stamets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqWstVnRjQ&ab_channel=PowerfulJRE Fantastic Fungi - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81183477 Paul…
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This week there’s a guest member of the band bringing even more ideas to our recommendation rave! Do remember to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Window Film - https://www.brume.co.uk/ The Long View - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Long-View-by-Richard-Fisher/9781472285218 Ben Castle - https://www.bencastle.co…
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The Rainhill Trials weren't what most people think ... As far as the directors of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway were concerned, the Rainhill Trials wasn’t a competition between locomotives … it was a test to prove that any locomotives were a viable option. In the first of a two-parter on Rainhill, I introduce the engines that competed, and the…
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Welcome to this edition of our podcast with special guest Richard Curtis! As always, remember to send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Sound.Art.Museum - https://www.instagram.com/sound.art.museum/?hl=en Roland Cube - https://www.roland.com/uk/products/cube-10gx/ Shure SM58 - https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/microphones/sm58…
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In September 1825 a public railway opened with a passenger carriage being pulled by a steam locomotive: The Stockton & Darlington Railway. Let's dig into what we know about what some authorities consider the first railway. Come and join Michael Lancashire as he gets distracted, fascinated ... and yes, even sidetracked ... by stories from the railwa…
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