Τα καλύτερα Alex Mendes podcast (2024)

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Dick Pope, Sister Sally Butler, Professor Tim Darvill OBE, Patti McGee 27:35

2d ago27:35

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Matthew Bannister on Dick Pope, the cinematographer who worked closely with Director Mike Leigh on films like “Secrets and Lies” and “Mr Turner”. Mike pays tribute. Sister Sally Butler, the American nun who blew the whistle on historic child sex abuse in her New York parish. Professor Tim Darvill OBE, the archaeologist best known for his work on th…

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Geoff Capes and Phil Lesh 13:07

5d ago13:07

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Today we explore the lives of Geoff Capes, the British shot putter, strongman and Highlands Games competitor; And, Phil Lesh the innovative bass player for the American rock band ' The Grateful Dead'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sir Mike Jackson, Lily Ledbetter, Safeya Binzagr, Steve Piotrowski 27:38

9d ago27:38

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Matthew Bannister on General Sir Mike Jackson, the Chief of the General Staff at the time of the Iraq War. Lily Ledbetter, whose campaign for equal pay led to an Act of Congress. Safeya Binzagr, the pioneering Saudi Arabian artist whose career flourished despite the cultural restrictions on women in her society Steve Piotrowski, the ornithologist w…

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Liam Payne, General Sir Mike Jackson & Galina Brok-Beltsova 27:46

9d ago27:46

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Today we explore three extraordinary lives - pop sensation Liam Payne, General Sir Michael Jackson, and WWII veteran Galina Brok-Beltsova, one of the last surviving Soviet female fighter pilots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alex Salmond, Ethel Kennedy, Ratan Tata, Fleur Adcock 27:39

16d ago27:39

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Kirsty Lang on Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland. Ethel Kennedy, wife of Robert F Kennedy who went onto become a campaigner for Human Rights. Ratan Tata, the businessman who led the Tata Group for more than two decades. Fleur Adcock, the poet who's conversational, irreverent style made her one of the most popular voices in British…

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Alex Salmond & Ratan Tata 23:54

18d ago23:54

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Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, a major figure in British politics, who took Scotland to the brink of independence; and Ratan Tata, the Indian industrialist who put his faith in British industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lord Ouseley, Norman Ackroyd, Lore Segal, Cissy Houston 27:48

23d ago27:48

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John Wilson on Lord Ouseley, the co-founder of the anti-racism football campaign ‘Kick it Out’ and former Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality. The landscape artist and printmaker Norman Ackroyd whose work celebrates some of the most remote and inhospitable areas of the UK. Lore Segal, the author whose book ‘Other People’s Houses’ told the s…

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Lord Ouseley of Peckham Rye and Frank Coppa 16:55

25d ago16:55

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Today we explore the life of Lord Ouseley of Peckham Rye, who was the first black chair of the Commission for Racial Equality. Plus, Frank Coppa, the New York-born gangster who was the inspiration for the 1997 American crime drama film ‘Donnie Brasco’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kris Kristofferson, Camilla Carr, Hassan Nasrallah, Maria Benitez 27:49

1M ago27:49

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John Wilson on Kris Kristofferson, the singer, songwriter and actor who appeared with Barbra Streisand in ‘A Star is Born’ Camilla Carr, the aid worker who along with her partner was kidnapped and held hostage for 14 months in Chechnya. Hassan Nasrallah, for over 30 years he was the leader of Lebanon’s militant Shia Islamist movement, Hezbollah. Th…

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Dame Maggie Smith and Kris Kristofferson 22:38

1M ago22:38

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Dame Maggie Smith, the acclaimed and award-winning actor known for her sharp wit, keen eye, and extraordinary talent; and Kris Kristofferson, the country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Peter Jay, Ed Johnson, Dame Elizabeth Esteve-Coll, Deborah Roberts 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Matthew Bannister on Peter Jay, who was economics editor at the Times and the BBC and also Britain’s Ambassador to the United States. Ed Johnson, the CIA agent who played a key role in the Argo operation to smuggle US diplomats out of Iran – but kept his involvement secret until his death. His wife tells us she had no idea what his work involved. D…

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Peter Jay and Tito Jackson 16:26

1M ago16:26

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Peter Jay, a former Times Economics Editor who went on to become Britain’s youngest Ambassador to the US, before returning to the world of journalism as a TV presenter and BBC Correspondent; and Tito Jackson, the older brother of Michael, the “King of Pop”, and an original member of the Jackson 5, the group which helped to pioneer the Motown sound.…

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Dr George Berci, Olga Craig, Michaela Mabinty DePrince, Tony Strong 27:51

1M ago27:51

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Matthew Bannister on Dr George Berci, the surgeon who pioneered the use of miniature cameras in operations to minimise cutting and accelerate patients’ recovery times. Olga Craig, the respected journalist from Northern Ireland who reported from war zones and covered the aftermath of the bombing in Omagh. Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the orphan from w…

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James Earl Jones, Alberto Fujimori and Sérgio Mendes 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

James Earl Jones, the multi-award winning actor best-known as the voice of Darth Vader; Alberto Fujimori, former Peruvian President and one of the most controversial figures in post-war Latin American politics; and pioneering Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes, the master of the bossa nova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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James Earl Jones, Dr Helen Fisher, Sergio Mendes, Maureen Nicol 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Matthew Bannister on James Earl Jones, the versatile actor whose roles ranged from the voice of Darth Vader to Tennessee Williams and Shakespeare. Adrian Lester pays tribute. Dr. Helen Fisher, the biological anthropologist who researched the science behind romantic love. Sergio Mendes, who introduced the world to his unique style of Brazilian music…

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Derek Boshier and Helen Fisher 17:07

2M ago17:07

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Derek Boshier, amongst the first artists to propel British pop art, his work supported by the likes of David Bowie and contemporary David Hockney. And the life of Helen Fisher, one of America’s most prominent anthropologists who's studied the science of romantic love, attachment, adultery, divorce, and the evolution and future of family life. Hoste…

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Claire Lomas, Phil Swern, Countess of Airlie, Geoff Mumford 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Matthew Bannister on Claire Lomas MBE, who was paralysed from the chest down after a riding accident and went on to complete the London Marathon wearing a bionic suit. Phil Swern, the music producer known as “The Collector” because he owned millions of records. Ken Bruce pays tribute. Countess of Airlie, the American heiress who married into the ar…

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A Prima Ballerina, German Football Manager & a Modern-day Caveman 20:47

2M ago20:47

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Three extraordinary lives today: Rowena Jackson, New Zealand’s first prima ballerina; Willi Lemke, the German politician turned football manager; and Michel Siffre, the French geologist who lost track of time after living in a dark cave for 1,500 hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mike Lynch, Nell McCafferty, Ruth Colvin, Sven-Göran Eriksson 27:32

2M ago27:32

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Matthew Bannister on Mike Lynch, who was one of the UK’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. Nell McCafferty, the Irish journalist and feminist campaigner who took part in the “contraceptive train” protest in 1971. Ruth Colvin, who founded the American “Literacy Volunteers” organisation to help adults who couldn’t read or write Sven-Göran Eriksson,…

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England Manager Sven-Göran Eriksson & Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie 22:32

2M ago22:32

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Sven-Göran Eriksson managed England's so-called "Golden Generation". And while his success was limited, he brought perspective, respect and a calmness that was before missing. And the life of Virginia Ogilvy, Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch 9:32

2M ago9:32

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A special profile of Mike Lynch, one of Britain's most celebrated tech entrepreneurs, who lived for years under investigation by U.S. prosecutors until his acquittal just months ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Phil Donahue, Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, Mary Gibby, Toumani Diabaté 27:38

2M ago27:38

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Matthew Bannister on American TV host Phil Donahue – pioneer of the daytime talk show. Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, the Czech born interior designer who was at the centre of a vibrant social scene in London during the swinging 60s. Professor Mary Gibby OBE, the botanist who specialised in the study and classification of ferns. Toumani Diabaté, …

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French Actor Alain Delon & WWII Platoon Commander Brian Wilson 22:47

3M ago22:47

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Alain Delon was once dubbed the most beautiful man in the world and modelled himself on being a French James Dean, but his life was full of scandal. He cosied up to criminals in the underworld and the hard right of French politics. Plus, we explore the life of Lieutenant Brian Wilson, who narrowly survived Operation Market Garden - one of the Allie…

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Susan Wojcicki, Lord Colwyn, Sir Ernest Hall, Mísia 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Kirsty Lang on Susan Wojcicki, the first woman to lead a major company in Silicon Valley. Lord Colwyn, a jazz loving politician who cared passionately about improving the nation’s teeth. Sir Ernest Hall, a piano playing entrepreneur, who oversaw the regeneration of a former textile mill in Halifax. Mísia, the musician who found international acclai…

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The Father of Grappa & How to Critique Freud 19:24

3M ago19:24

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Italian, Benito Nonino played a key part in elevating what was once seen as an uncouth grappa into a premium beverage. And we look back at Sigmund Freud's life and work through the eyes of one of his greatest critics, Frederick Crews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shawn Mendes, Selena Gomez/Benny Blanco, It Ends With Us, RHOC, Zac Efron 39:40

3M ago39:40

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@xknowsall on InstagramΑπό τον Christy

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Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer 27:44

3M ago27:44

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Matthew Bannister on Lord Fellowes, who was private secretary to Queen Elizabeth during the 1990s. Professor Helen Whitwell, the forensic pathologist who inspired the central character in the TV series “Silent Witness”. David Power, the Irish businessman who co-founded one of the world’s biggest gambling companies – Paddy Power. Irène Schweizer, th…

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A Vietnam War Criminal & The Queen's Private Secretary 27:26

3M ago27:26

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Second Lieutenant William Calley was the sole person convicted for the 1968 My Lai massacre: US forces indiscriminately killed as many as 500 unarmed Vietnamese villagers. And we hear about the career of Lord Robert Fellowes, Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary during a tumultuous period of divorces in the Royal Family and Princess Diana's death…

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Edna O’Brien, Sir Kenneth Grange, Ewy Rosqvist, John Mayall 27:51

3M ago27:51

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John Wilson on Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s greatest writers. In a career spanning over 60 years she wrote 17 novels and many short stories, plays and essays. Sir Kenneth Grange, the prolific designer whose works included the Kenwood Chef, the parking meter and the Intercity 125 train. Groundbreaking Swedish rally driver Ewy Rosqvist. The British…

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Novelist Edna O'Brien & Designer Sir Kenneth Grange 22:37

3M ago22:37

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In 1960, Ireland’s minister for culture pronounced Edna O'Brien's first novel, The Country Girls, “a smear on Irish womanhood”. Over time she would come to be hailed as one of the country’s most gifted writers. And we celebrate the life and work of Sir Kenneth Grange who, as a designer, created objects that changed the way we live. Hosted on Acast.…

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Celebrity makeup brands and Love Island feat. Torry from RTBP(R) 1:08:09

3M ago1:08:09

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Kylie Cosmetics Khy Sprinter SKIMS Lemme Poosh Rare Beauty Fenty R.e.m. beauty Haus Labs JLo Beauty The Row Follow us on socials! @xknowsall on IG @rtbppodcast on IG @readytoberomancedΑπό τον Christy

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Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Matthew Bannister on Dr Mildred Stahlman, the American paediatrician whose discovery helped to improve the outcomes of premature babies around the world. Ray Reardon, the former miner and police officer who was a World Snooker Champion six times. Val McIver, the Scottish local councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and …

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Snooker Champion Ray Reardon & Aid Worker Simon Boas 20:45

3M ago20:45

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Ray Reardon was one of Britain’s best-known sportsmen, but when he was honoured at Buckingham Palace in 1985 with an MBE for services to snooker, the Queen enquired: “And what do you do?” What he did, was win, triumphing in the World Snooker Championship six times. And we marvel at the life of aid worker Simon Boas, whose candid reflections on his …

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Trending Topics - Alex Cooper, Katy Perry, Tom Sandoval and Mauricio Umansky with Kate Riccio 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

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@xknowsall on IG Girls Unscripted podcast @katericcio on TikTok @katericc on IGΑπό τον Christy

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Dr Ruth Westheimer, Mike Corfield, Shelley Duvall, Veronica Smith 27:51

4M ago27:51

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Matthew Bannister on Dr Ruth Westheimer who offered frank advice about sex on TV and radio. Mike Corfield, the conservator who developed new methods of preserving archaeological artefacts in the places where they were discovered. Shelley Duvall, the actor who worked closely with Robert Altman, played Wendy in The Shining and Michal Palin’s star-cro…

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Sex Therapist Ruth Westheimer & Royal Cake Decorator Eddie Spence 20:44

4M ago20:44

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Dr Ruth Westheimer's voice was once mocked as “a cross between Henry Kissinger and a canary”. But the sex therapist felt it was one of her biggest assets, because she sounded like “Grandma Freud”. Westheimer escaped Nazi Germany and later found fame by talking honestly in public about once-taboo, bedroom topics. And we celebrate the life of Eddie S…

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen feat. Troy McEady 1:01:03

4M ago1:01:03

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@troyjeanspears on Instagram @xknowsall on InstagramΑπό τον Christy

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Dr Richard Taylor, Jack Rowell, Claudia Williams, Christophe Deloire 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Matthew Bannister on Dr Richard Taylor, the retired hospital consultant who became the independent MP for Wyre Forest. Jack Rowell, the rugby coach who transformed the fortunes of Bath and took England to the World Cup semi-finals. The artist Claudia Williams, who painted large scale canvases including images of women and children who lost their ho…

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Foreign Minister Roland Dumas & Wimbledon champion Vic Seixas 18:39

4M ago18:39

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Roland Dumas wielded such clout in the Élysée that he was called “le vice-president”. But despite being a closely trusted ally of François Mitterrand, his career in politics was blighted by allegations of corruption. While the 1953 Wimbledon champion, Vic Seixas, was perhaps under appreciated, and definitely underpaid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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The crazy things we learned in the Lauren Spierer Book, "College Girl Missing" by Shawn Cohen with Sophie Ross 1:10:41

4M ago1:10:41

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We also talk shit on Jake Shane at the beginning...dark energy.. Follow us on Instagram: @xknowsall @soph_rossΑπό τον Christy

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Frank Duckworth, Leah Levin, Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, Joss Naylor 27:44

4M ago27:44

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Matthew Bannister on Frank Duckworth, the statistician whose name will forever be associated with the Duckworth-Lewis method of calculating scores for rain affected cricket matches. Leah Levin, who campaigned to overturn miscarriages of justice and gain reparations for victims of torture. Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, the eminent biologist who fought …

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Biochemist Akira Endo & Cuban Revolutionary Olga Morgan Goodwin 23:29

4M ago23:29

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Akira Endo discovered the ‘penicillin for cholesterol’. But when offered the drugs he made possible, for his own high cholesterol, he opted for diet and exercise instead. And we hear the remarkable story of the Cuban revolutionary, Olga Morgan Goodwin, who turned on Fidel Castro and was imprisoned for trying to overthrow him. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Taylor and Travis, Hailey and Justin, the Kardashians, and our personal recs feat. Shannon from Fluently Forward 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

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Listener Questions from Instagram!! Travis coming on stage with Taylor being a diversion from BRAT going #1 Justin Timberlake PR Bieber Name Mania Kardashians and their relevancy, beauty standards Our hobbies and how we keep away from our phones What it's like working with a friend Our personal recommendations - shows, books, things we like to do F…

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Actor Donald Sutherland & Campaigner Leah Levin 21:45

4M ago21:45

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"Offbeat, relaxed, and never overly reverential about his craft". The actor Donald Sutherland was described as one of the finest actors never to win an Oscar. And we recall the life of Leah Levin, who in spite of holding no legal qualifications, dedicated her life to righting the wrongs of the British criminal justice system. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Nashville Lore with Liz Mace (of Megan and Liz!) 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

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Join me and the sweetest person ever, Liz Mace, to talk about what it was like being a young musician catapulted into stardom in 2007 when the ~digital age~ and Youtube first started to become a thing. We then dive into the Nashville lore - celebrity tea, spots to catch celebrities, and the best influencer events she's been to. Follow us on Instagr…

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Sir Oliver Popplewell, Lynn Conway, Tony Bramwell, Francoise Hardy 27:49

5M ago27:49

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Kirsty Lang on the Judge and cricketer Sir Oliver Popplewell. His godson Stephen Fry pays tribute. The computer pioneer and transgender advocate Lynn Conway. The music mogul and friend to the Fab Four Tony Bramwell. One of France’s best loved singer song-writers Francoise Hardy. Interviewee: Stephen FryInterviewee: Charles RogersInterviewee: Roag B…

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Singer Françoise Hardy & Psychologist Sue Johnson 18:46

5M ago18:46

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Bob Dylan wrote Françoise Hardy a poem before they even met. But the iconic french singer-songwriter was irritated by the public's fascination of her beauty rather than her music. And we explore the work of the psychologist, Sue Johnson, who devoted her life to unravelling the mystery of love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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True Crime - Maura Murray Theories with Alexandra Bunting 1:17:32

5M ago1:17:32

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Recently released police records referenced in the episode @owlbunting on Instagram @xknowsall on Instagram Solo episode I did on Maura: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-knows-all/id1605393259?i=1000640252689Από τον Christy

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Chat with Nicky Ng, Nancy Ng's sister - and how we can help the family 52:04

5M ago52:04

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Important links for listeners to follow Nancy's GoFundMe - Please consider donating - any donation, big or small, helps the investigation and our quest for justice for Nancy For updates, please follow @helpusfindnancy on IG X Knows All Podcast episode on Nancy Ng’s disappearance for background on the case @xknowsall on Instagram HOW WE CAN HELP: Pl…

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TV Doctor Michael Mosley & Astronaut Bill Anders 23:08

5M ago23:08

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'Trust me, I'm a doctor' was an instruction many were happy to follow. The BBC show's host, Michael Mosley, combined infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the scientific method. Today we hear his story, plus that of William Anders, astronaut, engineer and photographer of one of the most famous photos ever taken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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