Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Bradley

Fraudster Samantha Cookes spent more than a decade conning people in both Ireland and Britain.A new book looks at how Cookes integrated herself into the lives of vulnerable families and posed as a nanny, a therapist and an author under various identities.Alan Bradley, author of ‘Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster', joins Daniel McConnell on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Jerry spoke to Alan Bradley, author and documentary maker, about his new book, Unmasking Samantha Cookes, which tells the story of the serial fraudster. She carried out many of her deceptions while living in Kerry.

More than 32,000 adults are waiting more than a year for an initial primary care assessment, Wednesday Wisdom: How do I get the spark back in my marriage, Patricia chats to author Alan Bradley about his book 'Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster', Damien Sreenan goes farming and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrie Jade Williams. Sadie Harris. Lucy Fitzwilliams. Jade Cookes. Samantha Black. Rebecca Fitzgerald. ­ These are just some of the fabricated identities used by serial con artist Samantha Cookes. ­ In 2024, her Walter Mitty-style life finally collapsed as online communities, journalists and a WhatsApp group of victims cross-referenced the inconsistencies in her story, joining the dots that authorities had missed. ­ In March 2025, Samantha Cookes was jailed for three years for deception and theft. ­ Yet her story keeps getting fresh chapters. ­ On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Alan Bradley, documentary filmmaker and author of new book Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster, to discuss the breadth and the impact of an incredible deception. ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Documentary filmmaker and author Alan Bradley joins the show to uncover the heartbreaking untold stories, new identities, and shocking university scams of Samantha Cookes that were too big for television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Documentary filmmaker and author Alan Bradley joins the show to uncover the heartbreaking untold stories, new identities, and shocking university scams of Samantha Cookes that were too big for television. Liam Colgan from Front Row Advisory reveals why financial planning is actually the kindest, most liberating gift you can give to your future self in this month's Money Matters' seriesThe Living Bog: How Meath Students are Cultivating Community at Bord Bia Bloom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadine Bhabha wears many hats. Poet, comedy writer, actor and avid reader. She's been in hit shows like Heated Rivalry and Letterkenny, worked as writer on This Hour Has 22 Minutes and was recently selected as a juror for the CBC Poetry Prize. Nadine joins the show to talk about her life as a working actor, and where books fit into it. Plus, remembering the late Canadian author Alan Bradley who answered The Next Chapter's Proust Questionnaire in 2024.Books discussed on this week's show include:Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night by Morgan ParkerFamesick by Lena DunhamGood Material by Dolly AldertonNumb Were the Beadsman's Fingers - A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan BradleyCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

PJ talks to Alan Bradley author of “Unmasking Samantha Cookes” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan bradley's new book, ‘Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster', tells the extraordinary true story of a serial fraudster who moved between Ireland and the UK for more than a decade, assuming multiple identities, and leaving a trail of devastated families, duped institutions, and exploited charities in her wake. Through meticulous investigation and first-hand testimony, award‑winning documentary film‑maker Alan Bradley reveals how Samantha Cookes - better known to many as “Carrie Jade Williams” - weaponised trust, disability, and vulnerability to deceive everyone from young parents to universities and the Irish state itself. Alan joins Pat in studio to discuss.

Description:Some stories feel less like books and more like quiet companions. Theo of Golden is one of those. This month in the Jen Hatmaker Book Club, Jen sits down with author Allen Levi to talk about the small-town novel that has quietly captured the hearts of readers around the world. Set in the fictional town of Golden, Georgia, the story introduces us to Theo — a mysterious newcomer whose little shop becomes an unlikely gathering place for the people around him. As neighbors wander in carrying grief, questions, regrets, and ordinary Tuesdays, something remarkable begins to happen: lives shift, wounds soften, and the quiet work of grace unfolds in the most unexpected ways. But Allen's path to writing Theo of Golden is a story of its own. Before this book found its way into readers' hands, Allen spent decades living another life — as a litigator and as a musician and songwriter, telling stories in courtrooms and through songs long before he ever sat down to write a novel. In this conversation, Jen and Allen talk about how those two worlds — law and music — shaped the storyteller he would eventually become, and how the long arc of a creative life sometimes leads us somewhere we never expected. Together, Jen and Allen talk about the beauty of slow stories, the sacredness hiding in ordinary places, and why the most transformative moments in life rarely arrive with fanfare. They explore the characters of Golden, the themes of redemption and belonging woven through the book, and the deeper invitation at the heart of Theo's story — to pay attention to the people and moments right in front of us. If you've ever believed that kindness still matters, that communities can heal one conversation at a time, or that ordinary lives are full of extraordinary grace, this conversation will feel like coming home. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join Jen and Allen Levi for a conversation about stories, second acts, and the quiet magic that happens when people really see one another. Thought-provoking Quotes: “All through the writing of the book, I cried and cried and I'm not an easy crier, but I fell in love with these characters. They still kind of inhabit the space around me. But it told me that there was something bigger going on than just the story. Maybe the better angels of our nature are waking up and bringing something to the surface that maybe is good for us. I hope so.” – Allen Levi “I have heard, if you want to write, you just sit down with a pen and you start writing and the story will bubble up. And so I did that and the story never bubbled up. It just frustrated me and frustrated me. That's why I quit so many times, but eventually it started coming together almost like writing a song.” – Allen Levi “Everything that I've done professionally has required me to use words to tell stories, usually to persuade people. As a lawyer, I did that. As a singer songwriter, I did that. And now as a novelist.”– Allen Levi Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Theo of Golden: A Novel by Allen Levi - https://amzn.to/47J6V9p Allen Levi's Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UaP04apWp23PxnhKQHJgx?si=3tzeCi3HROqRampni92Dew Jen Hatmaker Book Club - https://shop.jenhatmaker.com/collections/book-club Alan Bradley - https://alanbradleyauthor.com/ The Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley - https://amzn.to/412lNMm Guest's Links: Website - https://www.allenlevi.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allenlevi/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allen.levi.31/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQa2G5Ym0pyNnnK0nocxZ3Q Substack - https://substack.com/@allenclevi Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I don't know about you, but I enjoyed ITV's recent Coronation Street and Emmerdale Corriedale crossover, a special episode to promote the new “power hour” of soaps broadcast every night on the channel. I haven't watched either soap regularly for years, but I tuned in because it was an event. An opportunity to see popular characters converse, and perhaps the hope of the history of both shows being honoured in some way.Excitingly, my hopes were answered. The cinematic presentation of the car crash, and the way these characters came together, was well put together for what it was. Clearly, a lot of thought had gone into the execution, and the cast delivered. For me, a throwback fan of both shows' past, the moment of WOW came when Ken Barlow and Eric Pollard shared a scene for the first time. It was a throwaway scene that didn't add much to the plot, but it was necessary. Even if you've never watched either show, you'll know of Ken and Eric. They are a constant and a route back to each show's respective origins.Bill Roache has been in Coronation Street since the first episode in 1960. Viewers have watched Ken's life unfold and shared in every piece of drama he has endured. Chris Chittell joined Emmerdale Farm in 1986, and Eric has been a man of many guises and eras. Both characters witnessed the evolution of their shows, from kitchen sink teatime fodder to today's soapy tension roundabout of secrets and murders. When I watched the episode of Emmerdale before Corriedale, I was struck by the difference in feel to the show of yesteryear. A far cry from the kitchen table of Annie Sugden.Allow me to digress a little here with Ma Sugden in mind, that I ask...What would Corriedale have looked like 40 years ago? 1986 was a time when both shows sought to reinvent themselves. The arrival of Alan Bradley in one, and the car crash death of Pat Sugden in another. What could have happened in a crossover? Perhaps a car crash could've involved the Sugdens and Barlows, with Jack, Joe and Ken at odds with one another. Perhaps Mike Baldwin has a business deal with Alan Turner? Or maybe, when thinking of the era, there was a cricket match involving Seth Armstrong and Jack Duckworth, what would Seth have made of Vera, Rita, Mavis or Ivy Tilsley? Such scenarios are only reserved for fan fiction, as we ponder what Amos Brearly and Henry Wilkes would've made of Bet Lynch's Rovers Return.The other thing that makes the whole thing pure fantasy is that such a crossover would've never happened because of the logistics of that time. Emmerdale Farm, as it was then, was mostly a daytime or early evening show that began to go primetime in the late 80s. Corrie was made by Granada, Emmerdale by Yorkshire Television, two different regional companies. They could've worked together, but it was unlikely. Both shows had different styles and approaches, each coming from different roots. I would argue it was only possible now because while each show has an identity, the gap isn't as wide as it used to be.I'm sure there are many critics for the crossover that did happen, but I was fairly impressed. There may have been other times it would've been excellent, such as during the era of the Tates in the early 90s, but they chose to do it at the right time. It was event television that is sorely needed in the age of declining viewership of linear television. It was an intriguing proposition to bring two titans of British soap together, and do so with drama and a hint of nostalgia. It may not be the golden years for either show, but there was enough of both DNA through the prescience of Barlows, Sugdens, Platts, Websters and Dingles to make any longtime soap fan cry with joy. Ken and Pollard? The icing on the cake.So what else is there to say? I've said enough. If you have anything to say about the shows mentioned in this podcast, you can email Jamie@OldTimeReview.co.uk, tweet @OldTimeReview on Twitter or check out the Facebook page, Old Time Review.

David invites David Graham and Alan Bradley to go over Saturday's win at Parkhead, and a lot of fun they had too. Live Show Tickets - https://edmistonhouse.co.uk/en-GB/categories/whats-on EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee - Watching Sporting Events/TV Shows/Films which aren't available in your region by switching your virtual location to a country which is showing the event. E.g. if you are abroad then you can access all your streaming services from back home. - Protect your private data like bank details, passwords and online identity - NordVPN can switch your virtual location allowing you to save money by purchasing flights, hotels, subscriptions from other countries at a cheaper price - Protecting your data whilst traveling and using public wifi, NordVPN protects you wherever you are in the world - NordVPN Threat Protection feature protects you from viruses, malicious malware and phishing sites - Fastest VPN in the world - no buffering/lagging whilst streaming and stops your ISP bandwidth throttling - Premium cyber-security for the price of a cup of coffee per month - 1 NordVPN account can be used on up to 10 devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David welcomes David Graham and Alan Bradley for this week's flagship as they discuss the departures of Thelwell and Stewart. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee - Watching Sporting Events/TV Shows/Films which aren't available in your region by switching your virtual location to a country which is showing the event. E.g. if you are abroad then you can access all your streaming services from back home. - Protect your private data like bank details, passwords and online identity - NordVPN can switch your virtual location allowing you to save money by purchasing flights, hotels, subscriptions from other countries at a cheaper price - Protecting your data whilst traveling and using public wifi, NordVPN protects you wherever you are in the world - NordVPN Threat Protection feature protects you from viruses, malicious malware and phishing sites - Fastest VPN in the world - no buffering/lagging whilst streaming and stops your ISP bandwidth throttling - Premium cyber-security for the price of a cup of coffee per month - 1 NordVPN account can be used on up to 10 devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#KöşedekiKitapçı'da

Cammy is here with this weeks flagship as he and Alan Bradley discuss our exit from the League Cup to Celtic/SFA, what needs to be done to improve the team overall and look forward to Thursdays return to the Europa League vs Roma at Ibrox. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee - Watching Sporting Events/TV Shows/Films which aren't available in your region by switching your virtual location to a country which is showing the event. E.g. if you are abroad then you can access all your streaming services from back home. - Protect your private data like bank details, passwords and online identity - NordVPN can switch your virtual location allowing you to save money by purchasing flights, hotels, subscriptions from other countries at a cheaper price - Protecting your data whilst traveling and using public wifi, NordVPN protects you wherever you are in the world - NordVPN Threat Protection feature protects you from viruses, malicious malware and phishing sites - Fastest VPN in the world - no buffering/lagging whilst streaming and stops your ISP bandwidth throttling - Premium cyber-security for the price of a cup of coffee per month - 1 NordVPN account can be used on up to 10 devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A long chat with internationally bestselling author Alan Bradley about his Flavia de Luce mystery series, which is now up to Book 11: What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust. WebsitesPenguin Random Housealanbradleyauthor.com About What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER  One of the best mystery novels of 2024, The Washington Post … Continue reading "Episode 202: Alan Bradley – The Flavia de Luce Mystery Series" Source

Another day, another public brawl on the streets of Parabellum City. Will Falk quell the unrest and clean up the streets? Are there laws requiring reporters to have alliterative names and film critics to use French terms? Listen to find out!Black Cats and Bad Habits, episode 138 of This Gun in My Hand, was Rob Northrup crossing your path. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Sisyphus, Eat Your Heart Out, available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. What contains several bits which can form a fragmentary story when used together? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. The Black Cat in this episode is NOT a rip-off of the Marvel comics character with the same name. It's a rip-off of the public domain superhero Black Cat who first appeared in Pocket Comics #1, August 1941, and had her own title from Harvey Comics with various name changes (Black Cat Western Comics, Black Cat Mystery Comics, Black Cat Mystic) until 1963.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cat_(Harvey_Comics)2. When Wordplay took his second play “Shoot” on tour, he found it was not as popular outside of Parabellum City.3. Lana Krang presumably uses a paper or cardstock folder for her Bits file. Mine is digital but the filename is “Bits.”4. If I was trying to cheer up Miss Krang, I'd remind her of some artistically and monetarily successful novelists who were late bloomers: Umberto Eco wrote a lot of non-fiction before his first novel, The Name of the Rose, was published when he was 50. Alan Bradley was 71 when his excellent first novel, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, was published. Many such cases.Credits:The opening music clip was from The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and the transitional and closing music were from The Big Combo (1955), both films in the public domain. Most of the music and sound effects used in the episode are modified or incomplete versions of the originals.Sound Effect Title: The cat begs for food. Meowing.wav by tosha73 License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/548352/  Sound Effect Title: HARP GLISSANDO DOWN.WAVLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/olver/sounds/505064/Sound Effect Title: Cat Eating Dry Food by qubodup License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/218181/ Sound Effect Title: footsteps cellar.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/gecop/sounds/545030/Sound Effect Title: Kicking/Forcing/Breaking Wooden DoorLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/160213/Sound Effect Title: Gun Fire by GoodSoundForYouLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0http://soundbible.com/1998-Gun-Fire.htmlSound Effect Title: Foley_Phone_Old_PickUp_HangUp_Mono.wav by Nox_Sound License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/559475/ Sound Effect Title: Clean phone tones.wav by FreqMan License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/24371/ Sound Effect Title (coin drop): Pay Phone.wav by everythingsounds License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/197141/ Sound Effect Title: phone rotary dial number.flac by kylesLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/637751/ The image accompanying this episode is a modified version of a public domain postcard painting by Frances Brundage, via Wikimedia Commons.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frances_Brundage_schwarze_Katze.jpgImage Alt text: Painting from an old greeting card by Frances Brundage shows a rosy-cheeked little blond girl in a black hat with a red ribbon and bow around it, somewhere between a witch's hat and a Puritan's hat. She holds up a distressed black kitten with a huge red bow and ribbon around its neck. The girl wears a white shirt with sleeves to her elbows and a red shawl.

David welcomes David Graham and Alan Bradley to discuss yesterday's dull Old Firm game, the Head coach/Raskin situation and potential transfers. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee - Watching Sporting Events/TV Shows/Films which aren't available in your region by switching your virtual location to a country which is showing the event. E.g. if you are abroad then you can access all your streaming services from back home. - Protect your private data like bank details, passwords and online identity - NordVPN can switch your virtual location allowing you to save money by purchasing flights, hotels, subscriptions from other countries at a cheaper price - Protecting your data whilst traveling and using public wifi, NordVPN protects you wherever you are in the world - NordVPN Threat Protection feature protects you from viruses, malicious malware and phishing sites - Fastest VPN in the world - no buffering/lagging whilst streaming and stops your ISP bandwidth throttling - Premium cyber-security for the price of a cup of coffee per month - 1 NordVPN account can be used on up to 10 devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is here with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss a great night at Ibrox, changes made by Russell Martin and look forward to this weekends league game against Dundee. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee - Watching Sporting Events/TV Shows/Films which aren't available in your region by switching your virtual location to a country which is showing the event. E.g. if you are abroad then you can access all your streaming services from back home. - Protect your private data like bank details, passwords and online identity - NordVPN can switch your virtual location allowing you to save money by purchasing flights, hotels, subscriptions from other countries at a cheaper price - Protecting your data whilst traveling and using public wifi, NordVPN protects you wherever you are in the world - NordVPN Threat Protection feature protects you from viruses, malicious malware and phishing sites - Fastest VPN in the world - no buffering/lagging whilst streaming and stops your ISP bandwidth throttling - Premium cyber-security for the price of a cup of coffee per month - 1 NordVPN account can be used on up to 10 devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOLLOW UP: GERMAN COURT SENTENCES DIESELGATE EXECSOver nine and a half years after dieselgate first hit the news, a court in Germany has sentenced four ex Volkswagen Group executives for their part in the scandal. Two were given prison time, with the others being given suspended sentences. Former Group CEO, Martin Winterkorn, is still awaiting trial after several health issues. Click this article link from DW for more. FOLLOW UP: FRANCE CANS ZFES DUE TO COMPLEXITYFrench politicians voted to end low emission zones, as it was part of a wider proposal to make daily life in France more simple. Alan predicted this would be the case, as he had just bought passes for his cars. Statues are being erected in honour of the man bringing a better life to the ordinary people of France. They will know Alan Bradley's name and they will honour it! To read more, click this Connexion article link here. FOLLOW UP: STELLANTIS GET A NEW CEOAfter months of searching, Stellantis have named the ex-Jeep boss, Antonio Filosa, as the new chief executive officer. Also announced is that the leadership team for the 14 brands of the group will be confirmed next month. You can find out more, by clicking this Autocar article link here. APRIL UK CAR PRODUCTION THE WORST FOR 73 YEARSApart from 2020, which was hit by Covid lockdowns, April 2025 was the worst for production since 1952. SMMT suggests that the Easter date and reduced export demand is to blame. Obviously, the call went up to demand UK based incentives to encourage more to buy. Click this Autocar article link here, for more. TOYOTA BRINGING GR COROLLA PRODUCTION TO THE UKOn more positive production news, Toyota is bringing GR Corolla production to the UK. Expected production levels are yet to be announced. To read more, click this Autocar article link here. VOLVO CULLING MORE JOBSVolvo has announced big cuts at it's Swedish bases, with 2200 roles to be made redundant. On top of that, a further 800 jobs will go across the global network. If you wish to find out more, click this Autocar article link here. VAUXHALL GETS A NEW BOSSSteve Catlin will be returning to Vauxhall, where he started his journey in the automotive journey, via Audi, Seat, VW Group and latterly Volvo UK where he headed up the Financial Services division. To read more, click this Car Dealer article link here. UK EV CHARGER PLANNING REQUIREMENTS REMOVEDLillian Greenwood, the Future Roads Minister, has announced that the requirements of planning permission for private and public chargers is to be removed. The hope is that this will help speed up the installation of chargers across the country. For more on this story,

#KöşedekiKitapçı'da bugün

Cammy is back with the last Extra of season 24/25 as he and Alan Bradley discuss last nights win over Dundee United, and look very much forward to last game of the season against Hibs at Easter Road this weekend. Visit www.betterhelp.com/RANGERS to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad Nanny, a new two-part documentary on serial fraudster Samantha Cookes begins on RTÉ1 tonight at 9.35. Jerry spoke to director Alan Bradley.

Earlier this year, Samantha Cookes was sentenced to three years in prison for multiple counts of theft and deception. She was found to have posed under numerous fake identities and convinced people she was a victim of discrimination due to her diagnosis of Huntington's disease.‘Bad Nanny', a new two-part documentary on RTÉ One, hears from victims who were conned by Cookes across Ireland and the UK.Alan Bradley, director of Bad Nanny and one of Cookes' victims, Lynn McDonald, joined Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UPDATE: Samantha Cookes pleads guilty to fraud. She appears in court for her sentencing but all does not go smoothly. There's an outcry. A shout from the public gallery halts proceedings and Samantha is taken from the dock while the Judge takes stock... Alongside this series, the story of Samantha Cookes has been developed into a 2-part TV documentary entitled Bad Nanny - a co-production between RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland from Alleycats TV, directed by Alan Bradley. It debuts on RTÉ One TV and RTÉ Player on Monday 12th May at 9.35pm with versions available for audiences on RTÉ Player and BBC iPlayer after it airs on RTÉ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cammy returns with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss a fantastic win across in Turkey as Rangers secured a strong position for next weeks return leg against Fenerbahce. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David welcomes Alan Bradley to discuss Rangers victory over Hearts at Tynecastle. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is back with Alan Bradley for this weeks Extra, as the lads discuss a fantastic night in the Europa League against USG, finishing in the top 8 and potential opponents, and look forward to Ross County at Ibrox on Sunday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is back with Extra as he and Alan Bradley unpack a poor performance in Dundee, what's next for the manager and look forward to this weekends return to Ibrox against St Johnstone on Sunday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antonio Michael Downing and CBC Books producers Ryan B. Patrick and Talia Kliot talk about some of the most memorable books to come out this year, Bee Quammie and Lucy Mann recommend children's books your kids are sure to love, and mystery author Alan Bradley talks about learning to say no on this episode of The Next Chapter.

Heading into the weekend and wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Tune into this episode to hear a preview of all the festivities happening in Tiny Town this holiday season.  Amy has her book recommendations to help you reach your 2024 reading goals and JoAnn is so excited to introduce our new teen library assistant Arianne! Amy's Book Recommendations Books I've Read Recently That I Enjoyed The Black Bird Oracle by Deb Harkness (5th book in the All Souls Series) 1. A Discovery of Witches 2. Shadow of Night 3. The Book of Life 4. Time's Convert 5. The Black Bird Oracle Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny #19 (!) - audiobook is notable as she has a new Quebecois narrator, Jean Brassard What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust by Alan Bradley #11 in his Flavia DeLuce series   Newish Books I'd Like to Read Now or Never by Janet Evanovitch #31 in her Stephanie Plum series Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield Time of the Child by Niall Williams (set in same town as This is Happiness) The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami   Upcoming Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading Havoc by Christopher Bollen Dec 3, 2024 The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin Dec 3, 2024 Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West Dec 10, 2024 The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis January 5, 2025  

David welcomes Alan Bradley and Cammy Bell to discuss Rangers 2-1 win v St Mirren and look ahead to a massive match up North on Wednesday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul – not his real name – is in his thirties, and he has never had a sexual or romantic relationship. He goes to work and gets on with his colleagues but nobody knows the life of quiet despair that he lives. Nobody knows that he is an ‘incel'. Incels – or involuntary celibates - are men who define themselves as people who cannot find anybody to have a romantic or sexual relationship with, despite wanting one. Incels hang out on the darker fringes of the Internet, commiserating with each other and venting about women and society. It is a deeply misogynistic space, filled with hate speech. It is also filled with loneliness and sadness. Incels, especially in Ireland, rarely speak to the media but we delve into the world of inceldom and discover what the world looks like through their eyes.Warning: This documentary contains adult themes, discusses offensive themes, violence and suicide that could be upsetting or triggering for some people, so please take care. Narrated by Alan Bradley. Produced by Alan Bradley and Nicoline Greer (2024) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn today's story I interview Mary Kendall, the author of "Bottled Secrets of Rosewood", how her experiences inspire her creativity, and we discuss our favorite authors including Louise Penny, Alan Bradley, and more! If you need more books to add to your TBR, listen to this episode today!Find Mary and her book online here: https://www.marykendallauthor.com/ "After an archeological dig at Rosewood, Miranda's historic house, unearths an ancient blue bottle of questionable origin, it seems to trigger the occurrence of inexplicable and mysterious events. While Brian, the head archeologist, and his team try to figure out the mystery behind the blue bottle, disturbing encounters with the local folks leave Miranda shaken and unsure of the isolated, coastal corner of Virginia where she has moved. In fact, it seems that there are forces at hand trying to oust Miranda from Rosewood with the bottle at the root of it all. When she is awakened one night by an eerie glow at her window and finds a circle of fire around her property, she must decide. Should she leave her dream house or stay--and potentially pay the ultimate price?"Timestamps00:00 Introduction, What are You Reading11:25 Bottled Secrets of Rosewood15:55 Growing up in old and haunted houses and the things that inspiring creativity31:35 Her book journey, advice, and more#podcast #books #reading recommendations____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast

David welcomes Andy McGowan and Alan Bradley to discuss the Gers 1-0 win over Hibs on Sunday - a game unlikely to win any end-of-season awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is here with this weeks Extra alongside Alan Bradley as they discuss a fantastic night in Sweden with a 2-0 win over Malmo in the Europa League opener, and look forward to a fully open Ibrox on Sunday as we return to league action against Hibs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John's guest this week is Alan Bradley, the author of the Flavia DeLuce mystery series. This show was played originally in 2014, but is being reprised because, unlike his commitment in this show to stop at 10 books, he has now, years later, published his 11th and next year his 12th book in this wonderful series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Alan Bradley

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix take us on a romp through absurd, witty, nonsensical, and funny books that will add a delightful touch of comedic relief to your life.Topics Discussed:[2:45] Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams[8:25] Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett[14:52] Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare[18:48] Bossypants by Tina Fey[26:38] The Princess Bride by William Goldman[33:02] My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows[38:40] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir[43:27] Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery[47:42] Flavia de Luce Series by Alan Bradley[52:23] A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeOther Resources MentionedSword Catcher by Cassandra ClareThe Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare@henderson_nikThe Lady Janies Series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi MeadowsThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenHarriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughThe Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi LeeWhat's New at LitJoy?The Dark Artifices Jesse Blackthorn Replica LocketThe Ocean at the End of the Lane Collector's Illustrated Edition by Neil GaimanFollow LitJoy!InstagramTikTokJoin our Lunacorns private membership groupUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cammy is back with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss Wednesday nights woeful performance in Dundee as the league challenge continues to fade, what has to be done immediately and in the summer, and what has to change before the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hearts on Sunday at Hampden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Super Sleuth episode, we talk about “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” - aka, the first in the series about our second favorite girl detective of all time, Flavia de Luce. Karen gives us some great background on author Alan Bradley and how this book came to be. Then we dig into poison lipstick, the love of libraries, priceless stamps, the need for a Clue Crew, and how Nancy and Flavia overlap (and don't) in the Venn Diagram of Sleuths. In other news, Karen wants a tertiary understanding of everything in the universe, Kelly wants to visit The Poison Garden, and Karen's mind is blown by a burning question. Don't forget - kick ‘em in the Casanovas!Rated 11.75  poisonous lipsticksRecommendations:“Murder in New York”  (Netflix)Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Support the showhttps://www.instagram.com/itsacluepodcast/

Extra returns this week with Cammy inviting Alan Bradley to discuss Thursday nights Europa League exit against Benfica, and look forward to heading to Dundee on Sunday as we return to league action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Stalked' airs tonight on Virgin Media, and depicts distressing stories.Jarlath Rice, a stalking victim whose stalker was sentenced to four years in prison and Alan Bradley, producer and director of the documentary joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What's up, dudes? Did you know there are Christmas references in “Tron,” one of the most ‘80s things ever? Funny or Die even did a promo for a faux holiday special! I've got Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu and Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells to talk about this 1982 cult classic!Arcade owner and programmer Kevin Flynn is a former employee of the software corporation ENCOM. Flynn has been trying to hack into ENCOM's mainframe computer to find evidence that ENCOM's senior executive Ed Dillinger stole five video games he created. Unfortunately, Dillinger's supercomputer Master Control Program constantly foils Flynn's efforts and dictates and controls most of the computer systems. One night, Flynn's former girlfriend Lora Baines and ace computer programmer Alan Bradley help Flynn break into ENCOM to shut down the MCP with Alan's security program Tron. While at Lora's ENCOM work station, the MCP uses Lora's matter transmission laser on Flynn. It digitizes him and transports him into the computer. Flynn finds himself in an electronic world ruled by the MCP and his evil chief henchman Sark. There low-level computer programs are the alter egos of their creators and are forced to compete in gladiatorial games. Flynn, as a User, is capable of fantastic feats within the computer world. With help from Tron, a heroic and fearless security program and his lover, Yori, Flynn sets out destroy the MCP and help Tron liberate the system from the MCP's control. Destroying the MCP is Flynn's only way of returning to the real world. Oh, and let's not forget Don Deluise, Burt Reynolds, and Santa! Merry Cyber-Christmas, Master Control Program!Santa Claus reference? Check. Reindeer flotilla? Yep. Santa riding a Recognizer? Definitely! So grab your Identity Disc, hop on a Light Cycle, and ride into this episode!Holly Jolly X'masuFB: @HollyJollyXmasuTwitter: @HollyJollyXmasuIG: @hollyjollyxmasuBehind the BellsFB: @BehindtheBellsIG: @behind_the_bells_podcastCheck us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Cammy returns with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss Wednesdays performance at Tynecastle, and look forward to this weekends game against Dundee at Ibrox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cammy returns with Extra as the proper football returns and he and Alan Bradley discuss goings on during the international break and look forward to Sundays return to league action with Rangers heading up to Pittodrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martyn is back and this time is joined by Alan Bradley and Andy McGowan as they discuss Walter Smith's role at the very end of 1985/86, the World Cup in Mexico, the stories behind those sensational transfers and that eventful opening day at Easter Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: It's a holly, jolly holiday here on Hearts & Daggers! Today, Holly and Devin discuss books set during this holiday season. Whatever holiday you do (or don't) celebrate, these co-hosts appreciate the season for its coziness, the twinkling lights, and an excuse to spike hot chocolate with Bailey's Irish Cream before the seasonal depression really hits. Both books this round are on the lighter side, and for Holly that means just one (1) murder.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (5:26): Devin discussed The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox, a book chockablock full of fun romance tropes. Cass and Charlie are identical twin sisters living very different lives; Charlie is a glamorous cooking show co-host down in LA, while Cass helps run their parents' bakery in their quiet, quaint hometown. Due to a series of unfortunate (or fortunate?) events, they switch places without telling anyone and get a taste for how the other twin lives. Her key takeaways were: Written under a penname by two Canadian journalist/authors, The Holiday Swap is a delightful combo of The Princess Switch, The Parent Trap, and the entire Hallmark Channel without, somehow, being too much in a single book.  Cass and Charlie are endearing protagonists and their love interests (a Physician's Assistant and a Firefighter) are unique, interesting, and just the right amount of stereotypically hunky.  Unlike many holiday romances, the side characters in this novel are well-rounded and complete, adding depth to a light romance that does in fact include a small-town holiday festival with vendor booths, hot coco, and ice skating.  The Dagger (20:28): Holly discussed I Am Half Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley, the fourth book in the Flavia de Luce mystery series. Set at Christmastime in 1950s England, Flavia's family rents their derelict mansion out to a film crew for the holidays after they fall on hard times financially. Flavia is principally focused on finally catching Santa by concocting a glue that will stick him to the chimney flue, but when someone is found murdered in the mansion this 11 year-old pivots with gusto. Her key takeaways were: Written from Flavia's point of view, the book runs rampant with philosophical, literary, and mythological references with lots of dry wit and humor that allows our youthful protagonist to really shine.  Bradley weaves in some Sherlockian moments in the novel; Flavia has chemical expertise and attention to detail that helps her notice aspects of crime scenes or corpses that the detectives all miss. Overall, the mystery itself was a bit lacking but the biting wit of the writing and a young narrator we can root for made this novel a true holiday delight for anyone who loves murder but also cozy season.  Hot On the Shelf (44:27): Devin: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun Holly: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon What's Making Our Hearts Race (47:34): Devin: Single All The Way on Netflix Holly: The Menu (film) Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Message from Missionary Alan Bradley on March 17, 2022