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Uncanny
You might like The Lovecraft Investigations

Uncanny

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 3:00


Enter the world of The Lovecraft Investigations, a thrilling investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. All four series are available now on BBC Sounds.

5 live Science Podcast
COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins.

5 live Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 51:52


Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode... what's on the agenda for the COP28 climate summit? What do we know about the new strain of swine flu found in North Yorkshire? Samples from the Bennu asteroid arrive in the UK, we talk to the scientist who just got her hands on some. As technology advances, how can we all save time and money by having a digital twin?Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Fighting Talk
Kelly Cates, Phil Brown, Jim White, Ian Moore

Fighting Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 60:25


Broadcaster Kelly Cates, football manager Phil Brown, journalist Jim White and comedian Ian Moore join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Get the podcast from BBC Sounds

Arts & Ideas
New Thinking: Disability in Music and Theatre

Arts & Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 39:27


When Hugh Jackman starred in the 2022 revival of ‘The Music Man', he was taking on a classic Broadway musical with a little known connection to disability. Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh at the University of Sheffield has been digging through the archives to uncover how early drafts of the show originally focused on the experience of a young wheelchair user – an idea which was then scrapped by writer Meredith Wilson due to commercial and social pressures. Megan Steinberg is the Lucy Hale Doctoral Composer in Association with Drake Music (a leading national organisation working in music, disability and technology) at the Royal Northern College of Music. Megan researches and creates art that explores adaptive music technologies and able-ist bias in AI. They talk to Louise Creechan about disability politics in music in an episode recorded for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December).Dr Louise Creechan is a Lecturer in Literary Medical Humanities and Research Assosicate at the University of Durham, as well as a New Generation Thinker on the scheme run by the BBC and the AHRC to put research on radioThis New Thinking episode of the Arts and Ideas podcast was made in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UKRI. You can find more on BBC Sounds and in a collection on BBC Radio 3's Free Thinking programme website under the title New Research including conversations about language learning, sign language, green thinking and neglected women artists.Producer: Lola Grieve

Wake Up to Money
30/11/2023

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 53:25


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
Faxing Dolly Parton, Noughties Nostalgia and Beyonce on the Big Screen

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 34:18


As Beyonce's ‘Renaissance' hits the big screen, Annie and Nick discuss whether concert films are the future of live music. Why can't we get hold of Dolly Parton and who would win in a fight between Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi? Plus, there's a scientific reason why the noughties are back. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick's lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week's most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you're over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Intrigue: The Ratline
Million Dollar Lover – Ep 4: Rewards of Love

Intrigue: The Ratline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 32:29


One of the consequences of the family falling out about Dave is that Carolyn has decided to take back control of her bank accounts from her daughter, Sally, who had always helped her Mum in the past. Carolyn's daughters fear that she will start giving money to Dave and that there is nothing they can do about it. In the early days of the relationship, the daughters had got Carolyn and Dave to sign a legal agreement protecting her money and properties. But now they fear that the pair have effectively ripped up that agreement, which they are perfectly entitled to do. Could this be the start of the nightmare scenario they have been dreading ever since Dave moved into the family home?There is a childlike quality in Carolyn when it comes to Dave that does make her vulnerable. She guards him as if he is some kind of rare treasure and when he is out late drinking with friends, she sometimes sets out in the dark to find him. Her neighbour Marie, who cares for more than a dozen wealthy old women in Cayucos, says it is something she sees a lot.Marie warned Carolyn about Dave, but to no avail and soon she is pushed to the side-lines of Carolyn's life, powerless to act. With people in this idyllic Californian community left wondering whether Dave really a tender carer who will cherish Carolyn to the end as he promises, or is he a dangerous interloper who will fleece Carolyn – breaking her heart and her family?New episodes will be released on Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. If you're in the UK, listen to the latest full series of Intrigue first on BBC Sounds. https://bbc.in/3WEQS5WIt is presented by Sue Mitchell and scripted by Winifred Robinson. It's produced by Sue Mitchell and Joel Moors; the dramaturg is Flo Dessau and sound design is by Tom Brignall

Intrigue: The Ratline
Million Dollar Lover – Ep 3: The Fight

Intrigue: The Ratline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:35


Carolyn is facing mounting opposition to her relationship with Dave, who is 23 years younger than her and a world away in terms of wealth and lifestyle. She is being forced to make the most difficult choice possible: between her daughters and her new lover. The situation becomes so heated that it finally erupts into violence.Opposition to Dave makes Carolyn more determined to support him and she decides to take back control of her finances from her daughters. They fear she is showing signs of mental incapacity and want her to agree to be tested, but Carolyn is digging her heels in and is adamant that she can make her own decisionsThe situation is escalating really quickly, with her daughters are increasingly on the side-lines - powerless to act. They have huge concerns about Dave, who has a long criminal record and was homeless and addicted to the drug, Crystal Meth. They cannot get their Mum to listen and as long as she says she is happy, there appears to be nothing that they can do.Million Dollar Lover is an unlikely love story, recorded over a year as the relationship unfolds between Carolyn, who is 80 and has a valuable property portfolio, and Dave, 57, who arrives in the idyllic Californian resort of Cayucos by chance and quickly decides to make it his homeNew episodes will be released on Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. If you're in the UK, listen to the latest full series of Intrigue first on BBC Sounds. https://bbc.in/3WEQS5WMillion Dollar Lover is produced at BBC Audio by the team behind The Boy in the Woods and is presented by Sue Mitchell.The series is scripted by Winifred Robinson; the producers are Sue Mitchell and Joel Moors; the dramaturg is Flo Dessau and sound design is by Tom Brignall.

The Infinite Monkey Cage
The Scale of Life (or were dinosaurs just too big?)

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:22


Brian and Robin are joined by palaeontologist Dr Susie Maidment, evolutionary biologist Dr Tori Herridge and comedian Dave Gorman to pitch giant creatures against tiny creatures in their bid to avoid extinction. They explore the scale of life and ask why are some organisms large and some small and what is the optimum size for successful survival. From the prokaryotic cell to the grandest dinosaur, how does the modern synthesis explain the huge variation in scale, form and function. What are the advantages and disadvantages to being huge like the dinosaurs, or was it their size that really did them in, in the end?New episodes released Wednesdays. If you're in the UK, listen to the newest episodes of The Infinite Monkey Cage first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3K3JzyFExecutive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Two Twos Podcast
Ep 166. The Scorpio Swamp, Delulu Pieces and Polyamory ft @celestialxtree

Two Twos Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 64:32


Hello hello hello…We are back with another episode and this week with a special guest. It's astrology expert and Ro's ‘Swipe Your Sign' co-host Celestial Tree! From the Scorpio swamp to delulu pieces, Celestial drops gems on star sign compatibility, breaks down what astrology is and explains each of the element. + Celestial gives her personal (not professional!) opinions on the best and worst star signs. Are Taurus's really that boring? What's an Aquarius's worst trait? How deep can Gemini's really go?... We also get into the realities of polyamory, the difference between ethically dating multiple people and straight up cheating and much much more... Make sure you go and watch Swipe Your Sign on YouTube or listen to episodes on BBC Sounds and all streaming platforms! And don't forget to hit up Celestial on socials (@celestialxtree) if you'd like to buy a session with her (stay tuned as her website will be dropping soon!) As always, make sure to use #TwoTwosPodcast across socials to continue the conversation and don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Music! Until next week...peace! Looking for studio time? Use our promo code and get a discount at The London Podcast Studio: 22POD

Wake Up to Money
Baby Steps for Childcare Funding

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 53:23


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Podlitical
Interview: Stephen Flynn MP

Podlitical

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 33:56


The SNP Westminster leader and MP for Aberdeen South sits down with the Podlitical team, discussing his year in post so far, his relationship with former Westminster leader Ian Blackford, the challenges the SNP has faced over the last 12 months, and more. Flynn talks about the recent news of Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson's iPad bill, and the criticism he faced following Remembrance Sunday, as he also shares his thoughts on how the level of online abuse faced by politicians is "off the scale", and the difficulties of juggling his career and his family.For a range of political interviews, subscribe to Podlitical on BBC Sounds.

Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn

Your new boyfriend wants to go on a package holiday by the sea, but you'd rather be hiking in the mountains – is it time to dump him? Your friends are telling you to make more of an effort but you're happy in your old clothes – is it time to smarten up? And you're a working mum of a toddler but you find yourself ‘zoning out' when he's in your care – is it time to worry? All this and robbing a bank the middle-aged way are tackled by Marian and Tara.Marian Keyes is a multi award-winning writer, with a total of over 30 million of her books sold to date in 33 languages. Her close friend Tara Flynn is an actress, comedian and writer. Together, these two friends have been through a lot, and now want to use their considerable life experience to help solve the biggest - and smallest - things that keep us awake at night.Previous series were welcomed by listeners and critics: "Both are warm and kind enough to not only be funny but also offer genuinely thoughtful, if left-field, advice." (Miranda Sawyer, The Observer) "Keyes and Flynn are my new favourite double-act." (Jane Anderson - Radio Times) "I found their compassion endlessly soothing." (Rachel Cunliffe - The New Statesman)Recorded in Dublin with emails received from listeners around the world, the hosts invite you to pull up a chair at their virtual kitchen table as they read and digest their inbox.Got a problem you want Marian and Tara to solve? Email: marianandtara@bbc.co.uk.Producer: Steve Doherty. A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Wake Up to Money
28/11/2023

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 52:25


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Ouch: Disability Talk
My first year as a disabled astronaut

Ouch: Disability Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 34:55


We head to Cologne, Germany, where we catch-up with the man they dubbed the parastronaut - former Paralympian and surgeon John McFall. He was recruited by the European Space Agency one year ago to work out how space travel might be different for disabled people. He tells us about his findings so far and we ask about recent headlines which claim his prosthetic leg would poison those aboard a space station. Gogglebox's Simon Minty, and former host of Ouch, joins us and chats about growing up with his non-disabled sister and fellow Goggleboxer Jane and how in recent years he has been competing at the World Dwarf Games…and winning medals! Plus Nikki Fox, host and BBC Disability Correspondent, is given 60 seconds to round-up the latest benefits situation introduced in the chancellor's Autumn Statement. Presenters: Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey. Recorded and mixed by DJ Dave O'Neill. Produced by Alex Collins, Emma Tracey and Damon Rose. Edited by Beth Rose, senior editor is Sam Bonham. Find us on BBC Sounds every week and subscribe there, or wherever you get your podcasts. Holler "Alexa, ask the BBC for Access All". Contact us by email: accessall@bbc.co.uk and follow us on X, formerly twitter, on @bbcaccessall.

Wake Up to Money
27/11/2023

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 52:40


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Limelight
Introducing English Rose series 2

Limelight

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 1:55


Rose has come from Whitby to the City of Angels to make a fresh start. It's not easy being a vampire. And now the past is starting to bite.The supernatural drama written by award-winning author Helen Cross returns to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The whole series is available on BBC Sounds from 1 December, 2023.

Strictly Come Dancing: Strictly Confidential
Claudia Answers Your Questions!

Strictly Come Dancing: Strictly Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 31:38


2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. Only six couples remain in the ballroom as the competition heats up and no-one wants to leave. Claudia reveals the secret to removing her fake tan in January and Bobby tells Joe the meaning behind this week's incredibly special routine. The Strictly Come Dancing Official Podcast is made by BBC Studios, produced by Kim Winston and edited by Jonathan O'Sullivan. Listen now on BBC Sounds.

5 live Science Podcast
Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson's disease

5 live Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 52:15


Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode... a damning indictment of our politician's grasp of science emerges from the COVID enquiry. We'll ask who is behind the high-profile cyber attacks on the British Library and how researchers got to the bottom of why some of us get red wine headaches. Plus we find out what it's like to live with Parkinson's disease and what is science revealing about why it happens and what we can do to make life more bearable. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Fighting Talk
Paul McNamee, Jenny Ryan, Jake Wood, Mark Watson

Fighting Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 57:49


The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, ITV chaser Jenny Ryan, actor Jake Wood and comedian Mark Watson join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds

Staggering Stories Podcast
Staggering Stories Podcast #433: Whoniversal Warm Up

Staggering Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 65:02


Summary: Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Union (Big Finish) and the Whoniverse content on BBC Sounds and the iPlayer, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically: 00:00 – Intro and theme tune. 00:55 — Welcome! 02:06 – […]

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Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
André 3000's Flute, Crowd Surfing 101 and Farting for Madonna

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 39:18


Why André 3000's flute album proves that music still needs rule breakers. Elsewhere, Annie shares her crowd surfing tactics, Drake's back sooner than we expected and Madonna attempts to get 20,000 people to fart on demand. Plus, why people are stealing Mike Skinner's trainers. Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick's lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week's most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you're over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

The CultCast
Sonos AirPods Max competitors + Tim Cook's plans to leave Apple (CultCast #622)

The CultCast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 69:24


GOBBLE GOBBLE YAAALL! This week: iPads are going OLED! More HUGE legislation is coming out of the EU, Sonos is taking on Apple and Tim Cook talks about his succession plan. And we wrap up another all-new Under Review! This episode supported by: Notion combines your notes, documents, and task or project management into one space that's simple and beautifully designed, with the power of AI built right inside. Try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/cultcast. Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Cult of Mac's watch store is full of beautiful straps that cost way less than Apple's. See the full curated collection at store.cultofmac.com CultCloth will keep your Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPhone 15 Pro, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.co This week‘s stories: iPad Air and iPad mini with OLED screens pegged for 2026 release Add iPad Air and iPad mini to the list of Apple tablets getting OLED screens. At least, that's what an unconfirmed report coming out of Asia says. And the mini will supposedly get a boost in display size. EU's proposed right to repair law incentivizes repairs, bans parts pairing The European Parliament has voted to approve a strong Right to Repair proposal. It aims to make consumer electronic goods more repairable, with companies required to prioritize repairability over replacement. The EU's draft law prevents parts pairing. Apple notoriously uses this software block to discourage iPhone users from getting their devices repaired by third-party shops. Enter to win a super-protective iPad case from Zugu [Cult of Mac Giveaway] We teamed up with Zugu to give five lucky winners the chance to win one of these fantastic iPad cases, which come with a great adjustable kickstand and a built-in Apple Pencil holder. MacRumors: Sonos to Launch $400+ Headphones and Set-Top Box, Competing with Apple Devices Popular speaker company Sonos is planning to enter several new product markets that will see it competing with Apple devices, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple CEO Succession Plans 'Very Detailed', Says Tim Cook In a 45-minute interview for the BBC Sounds podcast Dua Lipa: At Your Service hosted by singer Dua Lipa, Cook admitted that he does not know how long he will remain at Apple. Tim said, “I would say that my job is to prepare several people for the ability to succeed, and I really want the person to come from within Apple, the next CEO. So that's my role: That there's several for the board to pick from.” Under Review: The Apple II Age: How The Computer Became Personal by Laine Nooney 100W Right Angle USB C to USB C Cable, 2 Pack by SOOPII X-Air Duffel by Waterfield

Intrigue: The Ratline
Million Dollar Lover – Ep 2: A Lady Never Tells

Intrigue: The Ratline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 31:22


Carolyn had not expected to fall in love at 80 and certainly not to someone 23 years younger. But she has embraced all aspects of her new relationship, including having sex and being open with her daughters about that. Her honesty has not gone down well and even her Pastor, Dale James, is shocked that the couple are now living together in this way. Concerned about the speed of the relationship and the direction it's taking, Carolyn's daughters turn to the police and outside agencies for help. They believe their Mum is in the early stages of dementia, but her GP did not support their diagnosis and now Carolyn will not go back for further tests. Their options for stopping Dave taking control of their Mum's life appear to be limited and they fear what might happen. Million Dollar Lover is an unlikely love story, recorded over a year as the relationship unfolds between Carolyn, who has a valuable property portfolio, and Dave, a former drug addict who was homeless and has a long criminal record. Soon everyone is asking whether he is really a tender carer or a dangerous interloper who will fleece her – breaking her heart and her family? New episodes will be released on Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. If you're in the UK, listen to the latest full series of Intrigue first on BBC Sounds. https://bbc.in/3WEQS5W Million Dollar Lover is produced at BBC Audio by the team behind The Boy in the Woods and is presented by Sue Mitchell. The series is scripted by Winifred Robinson; the producers are Sue Mitchell and Joel Moors; the dramaturg is Flo Dessau and sound design is by Tom Brignall.

Intrigue: The Ratline
Million Dollar Lover – Ep 1: Stranger in Town

Intrigue: The Ratline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 29:22


Million Dollar Lover is an unlikely love story, recorded in real time as the relationship unfolds between Carolyn, who is 80 and has a valuable property portfolio, and Dave, 57, a former drug addict who is homeless and has spent a decade in jail. The story captured the attention of the BBC Journalist Sue Mitchell, as it was unfolding on her street. She spends a lot of time in California – she married an American and her award-winning journalism has been about the lives of people like Dave who inhabit the dangerous margins of society. There are so many homeless people in America that the wealthy can no longer avoid contact with them. When Dave arrives in Cayucos, a charming beach town, prosperous and sunny all year round, he goes to church. Some people there try to help him find work and recommend him to Carolyn as an odd job man. She falls in love with him and within a fortnight, Dave has moved in. Is Dave really a tender carer who will cherish Carolyn to the end as he promises, or is he a dangerous interloper who will fleece Carolyn – breaking her heart and her family? New episodes will be released on Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. But if you're in the UK, listen to the latest full series of Intrigue first on BBC Sounds. https://bbc.in/3WEQS5W Million Dollar Lover is produced at BBC Audio by the team behind The Boy in the Woods and is presented by Sue Mitchell. The series is scripted by Winifred Robinson; the producers are Sue Mitchell and Joel Moors; the dramaturg is Flo Dessau and sound design is by Tom Brignall. The editor is Philip Sellars.

The Infinite Monkey Cage
How I is AI?

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 42:57


Brian and Robin (the real ones) are joined by mathematician Prof Hannah Fry, compute scientist Dr Kate Devlin and comedian Rufus Hound to discuss pros and cons of AI. Just how intelligent is the most intelligent AI? Will our phones soon be smarter than us – will we fail a Turing test while our phone passes it? Will we have AI therapists, doctors, lawyers, carers or even politicians? How will the increasing ubiquity of AI systems change our society and our relationships with each other? Could radio presenters of hit science/comedy shows soon be replaced with wittier, smarter AI versions that know more about particle physics... surely not! New episodes released Wednesdays. If you're in the UK, listen to the newest episodes of The Infinite Monkey Cage first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3K3JzyF Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem.

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Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny
Natalie Haynes: Paestum, Italy

Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 34:37


Shaun is offered the chance to holiday with Hera and Athena in the ancient Greek city of Paestum, in southern Italy. Will classicist Natalie Haynes be able to tempt him there with the promise of vast and beautifully preserved temples, chirping cicadas and delicious Italian carbohydrates? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence assures him there will also be plenty of opportunities to impersonate Russell Crowe. Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn't going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it's worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet. Producers: Beth O'Dea and Sarah Goodman Your Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

Bring on the tunes! In this episode, Michael explores the power of music, from reducing pain to forging strong family relationships. Neuroscientist Dr Psyche Loui from Northeastern University in Boston reveals how just eight weeks of music listening can change activity in the brain, impacting our reward centres in our brain, and why this could be important for healthy ageing. Our volunteer Roberta has a go at “mindful” music listening with an eclectic range of music from Bollywood music to opera. New episodes will be released on Wednesdays, but if you're in the UK, listen to new episodes, a week early, first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3zqa6BB Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine Wyler Assistant Producer: Gulnar Mimaroglu Trainee Assistant Producer: Toni Arenyeka Executive Producer: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn

Content warning - this show contains rodents! Squirrels, to be precise. What can you do to keep them away? Marian and Tara also tackle dealing with prejudice around autism and what to do if you'd rather not go to another birthday party. Marian Keyes is a multi award-winning writer, with a total of over 30 million of her books sold to date in 33 languages. Her close friend Tara Flynn is an actress, comedian and writer. Together, these two friends have been through a lot, and now want to use their considerable life experience to help solve your biggest - and smallest - of the things that keep us awake at night. Previous series were welcomed by listeners and critics: "Both are warm and kind enough to not only be funny but also offer genuinely thoughtful, if left-field, advice." (Miranda Sawyer, The Observer) "Keyes and Flynn are my new favourite double-act." (Jane Anderson - Radio Times) "I found their compassion endlessly soothing." (Rachel Cunliffe - The New Statesman) Recorded in Dublin with emails received from listeners around the world, the hosts invite you to pull up a chair at their virtual kitchen table as they read and digest their inbox. Got a problem you want Marian and Tara to solve? Email: marianandtara@bbc.co.uk. Producer: Steve Doherty. A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

Daily Tech News Show (Video)
Best Home Theater Gift Ideas – DTNS 4650

Daily Tech News Show (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 30:21


Home Theater expert Robert Heron is here with the perfect home theater gift buying recommendations in time for the holiday season. Plus Nothing Chats and Sunbird the app developers that boasted they could access the iMessage protocol to give Android users blue bubbles has had its message app pulled from the Google Play store. And on Dua Lipa's “At Your Service” podcast for BBC Sounds, Tim Cook told the singer: “We're a company that believes in working on succession plans, so we have very detailed succession plans.” What does it mean? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

World of Secrets
S1.8 The Fallout

World of Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 29:01


A lawsuit is filed revealing new allegations, but what did Abercrombie and Fitch know? An anonymous source speaks about Mike Jeffries' time at A&F, but the company won't answer all our questions. Meanwhile, another staffer recalls his time working for The Abercrombie Guys: "I only worked for them for a year, and I hated every second of it." Have you got a story to tell? Email rianna@bbc.com. Let us know what you think of the season using the hashtag #WorldofSecrets This podcast refers to sexual abuse and contains interviews that some listeners may find upsetting, as well as some occasional strong language. If you've been affected by any of the issues in this series, please contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline. World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys is presented and investigated by Rianna Croxford Series Producers: Ruth Evans and Alys Harte Senior Producer: Emma Close Development Producer: Hannah Livingston Investigation Editor: Ed Campbell Podcast Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Executive Editor: Emma Rippon Studio Engineers: Neil Churchill, Andy Fell, Gareth Jones, and Ali Rezakhani Production Coordinators: Debbie Rainsford and Sophie Hill Commissioning Editor: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Executive: Louise Kattenhorn Assistant Commissioner: Natasha Johansson This podcast is made in collaboration with BBC Panorama. If you are in the UK, you can watch Panorama: The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool on BBC iPlayer now, or on BBC Select if you are in the in the US. World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys is a BBC Long Form Audio production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Woman's Hour
Carry On women, Unexpected news at baby scans

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 57:34


Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques and Joan Sims were some of the iconic women who starred in the Carry On films from the late 1950s onwards. From Carry on Camping to Carry on Up the Khyber, the humour relied largely on innuendo, double entendre and slapstick comedy, with the women viewed as objects for male desire. But were they really sexist? Emma Barnett speaks to Gemma Ross, co-author of The Carry On Girls, who argues it was the women who came out on top and were more sexually confident than the men, as well as actor Anita Harris who was in Carry On Doctor. The experiences of staff in the NHS are the subject of a report out today which has found that female NHS workers face an ‘embedded culture of misogyny.' The campaign group Surviving in Scrubs has gathered testimony of 150 staff members through their website that launched last year and finds "systemic and institutional sexual violence" with experiences ranging from sexism to rape in the workplace. Emma is joined by Dr Chelcie Jewitt, a specialist trainee in emergency medicine at Merseyside hospitals and co-founder of Surviving in Scrubs, and Professor Dame Jane Dacre, former President of the Royal College of Physicians. The podcast series Intrigue - Million Dollar Lover looks at love in later life and the question of inheritance when someone with adult children finds a new partner. Sue Mitchell follows the unlikely love story of Carolyn, who is 80 and has properties worth a few million dollars, and Dave, 57, a former drug addict who is homeless and has spent a decade in jail. Sue joins Emma ahead of the series release on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Coaching for sonographers, the professionals carrying out the scans, on how to deliver unexpected and potentially devastating pregnancy news has been successfully tested in new research from the University of Leeds. We hear from the lead researcher, Dr Judith Johnson, and also from Karen, who says she was left with PTSD after receiving unexpected news about the health of her baby during a scan.

Daily Tech News Show
Best Home Theater Gift Ideas - DTNS 4650

Daily Tech News Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 30:21


Home Theater expert Robert Heron is here with the perfect home theater gift buying recommendations in time for the holiday season. Plus Nothing Chats and Sunbird the app developers that boasted they could access the iMessage protocol to give Android users blue bubbles has had its message app pulled from the Google Play store. And on Dua Lipa's “At Your Service” podcast for BBC Sounds, Tim Cook told the singer: “We're a company that believes in working on succession plans, so we have very detailed succession plans.” What does it mean?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ouch: Disability Talk
Who in the Whoniverse is Ruth Madeley?

Ouch: Disability Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 38:32


Actor Ruth Madeley plays wheelchair-using Shirley Anne Bingham in the first of three Doctor Who anniversary specials, with the first one kicking off on Saturday 25 November. Joining her is super-fan Tom Harries, known as Tharries on his YouTube channel. The surprises are being kept tightly under wraps so take a listen to see if you think Ruth has given away any clues to diehard followers of the blue police box. Shadow disability minister Vicky Foxcroft joins us to talk about her vision for improving the lives of disabled people. From education to cost of living, mental health act reforms and more, see how her plans differ from those currently out there and overseen by Tom Pursglove, her opposite in government who we spoke to a few weeks ago. Plus, with the new series of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here having just hit our screens, which reality show would Nikki be able to do? Our two presenters kick this about with some surprising revelations. Presented by Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey. Recorded and mixed by DJ Dave O'Neill. Produced by Beth Rose, Alex Collins, Betty Douglas and Emma Tracey. The editor is Damon Rose, the senior editor Sam Bonham. The podcast drops late every Monday evening, subscribe on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Also, say "Alexa, ask the BBC for Access All" and you'll hear our very latest episode. We are @bbcaccessall on the X platform - follow us like a baby bear cub follows its mom. Doctor Who is 60 this week, and the first of three anniversary episodes go out on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 25 November.

Strictly Come Dancing: Strictly Confidential
Oh I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside!

Strictly Come Dancing: Strictly Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 30:33


2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. Joe and Kim have packed their bags and headed off to the Tower Ballroom as Strictly comes live from Blackpool! We hear from head judge Shirley just why the iconic tower ballroom is so special, and Kim catches up with Creative Director Jason to hear how a group dance is put together. The Strictly Come Dancing Official Podcast is made by BBC Studios, produced by Kim Winston and edited by Jonathan O'Sullivan. Listen now on BBC Sounds.

5 live Science Podcast
Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed

5 live Science Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 27:40


Will Tingle and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week, the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids: what changed medics' minds? Also, spinal injuries, the building blocks of life and why the universe has a speed limit. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Fighting Talk
Kate Mason, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Greg Brady, Justin Moorhouse

Fighting Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 59:21


Presenter Kate Mason, GB sprinter and new Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds

Intrigue: The Ratline
Introducing - Intrigue: Million Dollar Lover

Intrigue: The Ratline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 3:15


Million Dollar Lover is an unlikely love story, recorded in real time as the relationship unfolds between Carolyn, who is 80 and has properties worth a few million dollars, and Dave, 57, a former drug addict who is homeless and has spent a decade in jail. The story captured the attention of the BBC Journalist Sue Mitchell, as it was unfolding on her street. She spends a lot of time in California – she married an American and her award-winning journalism has been about the lives of people like Dave who inhabit the dangerous margins of society. There are so many homeless people in America that the wealthy can no longer avoid contact with them. When Dave arrives in Cayucos, a charming beach town, prosperous and sunny all year round, he goes to church. Some people there try to help him find work and recommend him to Carolyn as an odd job man. She falls in love with him and within a fortnight, Dave has moved in. Dave is a talented man – a skilled joiner and musician who makes and sells jewellery. With Carolyn's support, he is ambitions for his future. He appears to be thriving and so does she. But she is vulnerable following the death of her husband. Her family fear she is showing signs of cognitive decline and she certainly struggles to manage her finances. She also yearns to feel the love that comes from a romantic relationship and to feel needed again. Her neighbour, Marie, says it is something she sees a lot amongst the elderly people she cares for; it is a desire to be loved and to be in love which does not diminish with age. Marie cautions Carolyn against rushing into a relationship with Dave, but it is too late. Soon Marie is left watching from the side-lines as Carolyn starts cutting off friends and relatives who question her. Her middle-aged daughters are increasingly worried for their Mum and for the money they expected to inherit from her; a property portfolio which their parents and grandparents had built up over the years. They fear Dave might be taking advantage of Carolyn and ask her to be assessed for mental incapacity: it seems the only explanation they can find for why she has fallen so deeply under his spell. Sue Michell is a skilled investigator who uncovers horrors in Dave's past that he has never mentioned to a living soul. She also brings her knowledge of elder abuse and exposes how the process of ageing makes subtle changes that can alter how we see others - particularly strangers who seem loving, young, and strong. Is Dave really a tender carer who will cherish Carolyn to the end as he promises, or is he a dangerous interloper who will fleece Carolyn – breaking her heart and her family? New episodes will be released on Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. But if you're in the UK, listen to the latest full series of Intrigue first on BBC Sounds. https://bbc.in/3WEQS5W Million Dollar Lover is produced by BBC Audio, the team behind The Boy in the Woods and is presented by Sue Mitchell. The series is scripted by Winifred Robinson; the producers are Sue Mitchell and Joel Moors; the dramaturg is Flo Dessau and sound design is by Tom Brignall. The series Editor is Philip Sellars

Wake Up to Money
17/11/2023

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 53:21


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Wake Up to Money
16/11/2023

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 55:07


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Podlitical
Interview: Ash Regan MSP

Podlitical

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 37:25


Ash Regan, former cabinet minister and now sole Alba MSP in Holyrood, talks to Podlitical. Speaking to Phil Sim, the MSP for Edinburgh Eastern discusses the reasons she had for quitting her cabinet post in Nicola Sturgeon's government, her unsuccessful leadership bid, and why she moved to the Alba party. Regan talks about the comments made by First Minister Humza Yousaf after she left, as well as her feelings around Gender Recognition Reform, and why she thinks the SNP need to have a "serious think" about their position on independence. For a range of political interviews, subscribe to Podlitical on BBC Sounds.

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick
Partying with Diddy, Grammy Nominations and Respect Where It's Dua

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 38:07


Diddy is in town – what's it like to party with a mogul? Plus, is Dua Lipa the perfect popstar and why should we care about the Grammys? Get more on the Grammys here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67381339 Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick's lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week's most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way. Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you're over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Sounds – new episodes drop every Thursday.

Wake Up to Money
The Nation's Inflation

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 53:26


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

Step out - backwards! The Chinese have a saying that 100 steps backwards are worth 1000 steps forward - and they might be onto something! It may look bizarre to onlookers, but Michael delves into the research and finds some surprising benefits. It's been used for decades in rehabilitative physical therapy, and recent research reveals that it could even boost memory - by giving your brain a workout! Michael also speaks to biomechanics expert and champion of backwards walking, Professor Janet Dufek from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, whose research suggests that walking backwards could help with lower back pain. They discuss why walking backwards is so beneficial for our muscles and how to do it safely. Volunteer Nina takes her daughter with her for a backward stroll - and gets a laugh out of it! New episodes will be released on Wednesdays, but if you're in the UK, listen to new episodes, a week early, first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3zqa6BB Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine Wyler Assistant Producer: Gulnar Mimaroglu Trainee Assistant Producer: Toni Arenyeka Executive Producer: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn

Is it ever possible to know whether your partner is 'The One'? Can you go to church but avoid drinking the Kool Aid? Should men shave more than the hair on their chin? It's safe to say there is no subject that Marian and Tara won't tackle in their quest to solve their listener's conundrums. Marian Keyes is a multi award-winning writer, with a total of over 30 million of her books sold to date in 33 languages. Her close friend Tara Flynn is an actress, comedian and writer. Together, these two friends have been through a lot, and now want to use their considerable life experience to help solve your biggest - and smallest - of the things that keep us awake at night. Previous series were welcomed by listeners and critics: "Both are warm and kind enough to not only be funny but also offer genuinely thoughtful, if left-field, advice." (Miranda Sawyer, The Observer) "Keyes and Flynn are my new favourite double-act." (Jane Anderson - Radio Times) "I found their compassion endlessly soothing." (Rachel Cunliffe - The New Statesman) Recorded in Dublin with emails received from listeners around the world, the hosts invite you to pull up a chair at their virtual kitchen table as they read and digest their inbox. Got a problem you want Marian and Tara to solve? Email: marianandtara@bbc.co.uk. Producer: Steve Doherty. A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds

TMS at the Cricket World Cup
World Cup Daily: Semi-Final Preview

TMS at the Cricket World Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 35:05


Who will reach the World Cup Final? Simon Mann looks ahead to the knockout stage. Henry Moeran, Prakash Wakankar, Alex Hartley and Daniel Norcross are in Mumbai for unbeaten India against New Zealand. Then Simon is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn to discuss Thursday's clash between Australia and South Africa. You can listen to both on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, starting with India vs New Zealand on Wednesday at 8am.

Wake Up to Money
Can Royal Mail deliver the goods?

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 53:34


News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

The Infinite Monkey Cage
The Science of Coincidence

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 42:30


Are some people just lucky? Is there any scientific formula behind coincidences? Is randomness the norm? Brian and Robin team up with comedian Sophie Duker, mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy and statistician David Speigelhalter to uncover the reality and the maths behind seemingly incredible coincidences. How many people do you need in a room to find two with the same birthday? What is the weirdest coincidence that the panel have ever encountered? Is there a mathematical formula to being lucky? How good are we at judging how likely something is to happen? The answer is not very, as Brian and Robin unluckily discover. New episodes released Wednesdays. If you're in the UK, listen to the newest episodes of The Infinite Monkey Cage first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3K3JzyF Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem.

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The Infinite Monkey Cage

If Aliens really are amongst us, the most likely candidates may not be little green men, but living in plain sight, just below our ocean waves, in the form of the mysterious and awe-inspiringly clever Octopus. Scientists are only just discovering the amazing intelligence of these elegant and highly unusual creatures that seem to have evolved in a completely different way to nearly any other creature on the planet. Brian and Robin are joined by marine biologist Dr Tim Lamont, Neuroscientist Dr Amy Courtney and comedian Russell Kane to uncover just how clever these mysterious creatures are, how they've evolved intelligence in an entirely unique way and whether 8 brains, as well as 8 legs are really better than 1. The panel also discover the alarming truth about the unique sex lives of the octopus - lets just say it doesn't end well for at least one of the participants. New episodes released Wednesdays. If you're in the UK, listen to the newest episodes of The Infinite Monkey Cage first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3K3JzyF Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

The Infinite Monkey Cage
The Infinite Monkey's Guide to... Audience Favourites

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 23:58


There's no shortage of surprising science in The Infinite Monkey Cage and this episode is dedicated to you, the audience, as we hear some of your favourite clips from the past 14 years of the show. Palaeontologist Susie Maidment explains why licking rocks is the best way to determine their age, but you were just as interested in whether Robin is older than Brian, who also admits Jon Culshaw's impression of him is surprisingly accurate. Entomologist Erica McAlister explains what to do if a fly lands in your wine, but be warned, it might put you off drinking! And actor Brendan Hunt gets excited by the prospect of chatty trees. Episodes featured: Series 24: The Wood Wide Web Series 23: A History of Rock Series 5: What's the North Ever Done for Us? Series 20: Dinosaurs Series 23: In Praise of Flies Series 21: Science of Laughter New episodes will be released on Wednesdays, but if you're in the UK, listen to new episodes, a week early, first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3K3Jzy Producer: Marijke Peters Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem