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    Witness History
    Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II

    Witness History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 4:40


    Humans are returning to the Moon - hear all about it on the BBC's space podcast. 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II is following Nasa's mission to loop around the Moon, with a new episode every day. Starts on Monday 30 March 2026. Search for 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Follow or subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Nasa plans to return to the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. Its Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts to loop around the Moon. They are planning to go further from Earth than any human in history. The story of Artemis II is being told by space scientist, Maggie Aderin, and British astronaut, Tim Peake. They are joined by expert contributors, US space journalist Kristin Fisher and the BBC News Science Editor, Rebecca Morelle. 13 Minutes is the BBC's space podcast, telling epic space stories, including the first Moon landing, Apollo 13 and the space shuttle. Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg and produced by Russell Emanuel, for Bleeding Fingers Music.

    Freaky Geeks' Podcast
    Episode 186: The Price Sisters (Part 1): Ireland’s Colonization, Famine, and the Roots of Resistance

    Freaky Geeks' Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 58:16


    In Part 1, we break down the brutal history of Ireland under British rule, from early colonization and land seizures to the Penal Laws and the Great Famine. This episode explores how centuries of empire, religious division, and economic control reshaped Irish society and laid the foundation for rebellion, nationalism, and the modern conflict. 

    BBC Inside Science
    Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II

    BBC Inside Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 4:34


    Humans are returning to the Moon - hear all about it on the BBC's space podcast. 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II is following Nasa's mission to loop around the Moon, with a new episode every day. Starts on Monday 30 March 2026. Search for 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Follow or subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Nasa plans to return to the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. Its Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts to loop around the Moon. They are planning to go further from Earth than any human in history. The story of Artemis II will be told by space scientist, Maggie Aderin and British astronaut, Tim Peake, with regular guest, US space journalist Kristin Fisher. 13 Minutes is the BBC's space podcast, telling epic space stories, including the first Moon landing, Apollo 13 and the space shuttle. Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg and produced by Russell Emanuel, for Bleeding Fingers Music.

    Film Stories with Simon Brew
    Judge Dredd (1995), and the long battle to get it made

    Film Stories with Simon Brew

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 60:32


    In 1980, an option was taken out on Judge Dredd with a view of getting a movie of Mega City One's legendary law enforcer to the big screen. In the years that followed, it looked like Tony Scott might direct a film based on 2000AD comics' most famous character, with Arnold Schwarzenegger sniffing around. In the end, 1995 saw a seasoned movie star in Sylvester Stallone and a twentysomething British film director called Danny Cannon realising the film. Turned out to be quite a story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel
    Ep 179 with Dr Julia Grace Patterson

    What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 59:52


    Mark is joined by Dr Julia Grace Patterson as they discuss the collapse of NHS working conditions, corridor care and patients dying in hospital hallways, the government's handling of staffing and funding, the role of privatisation in reshaping the health service, why politicians pit patients against doctors, and how growing public anger could reshape British politics. For Ad-free episodes, Extended cuts, Early access & bonus content go to: www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod  Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Follow Julia @everydoctor_UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Irish Stew Podcast
    No Ordinary Heist is No Ordinary Film: Live at CIFF26 with Director Colin McIvor & Producer Ruth Carter

    Irish Stew Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 23:24


    No Ordinary Heist had just finished rolling when Irish Stew cohosts Martin Nutty and John Lee took to the AFI Silver Theatre stage on the second night of the 2026 Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival in metro-Washington, DC. Before a near-capacity crowd of almost 400, the podcasters-in-residence led the post-screening Q&A on the gripping new Irish thriller inspired by the 2004 Northern Bank robbery in Belfast, still one of the largest bank robberies in British and Irish history, with £26.5 million in cash stolen.On stage with John and Martin are the film's Belfast-raised director and co-writer Colin McIvor and Dublin-based producer Ruth Carter of Picture Locked Productions. The conversation explores the riveting human stories of the film set against the backdrop of a city emerging from The Troubles, the meticulous casting of Eddie Marsan and Éanna Hardwicke in leading roles alongside memorable Irish supporting talent, and the editorial choices that kept audiences white-knuckled throughout."The old cliche is that you create your heroes and then you trip them up every two minutes. Just what else can you do to screw it up for them," Colin says explaining the creative philosophy behind the film's tension.The discussion broadens to explore the thriving all-island filmmaking ecosystem, with Ruth noting the increasingly seamless collaboration between Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Ireland saying, "We're really lucky in Ireland because we have such great support both in the South and in the North. They really go with an all-Ireland approach as much as they can."Reflecting on how far Northern Ireland's film industry has come since 2004, Colin adds, "It's hard to believe that when I was a student coming through, that we would be where we are. We have got a place in the filmmaking industry now."An engaging night of Irish cinema, covering everything from the craft of tension-building to the state of all-island filmmaking, all in this episode of Irish Stew.With thanks to the Northern Ireland Bureau for their support of this screening and Q&A, Solas Nua and Festival Director Maedhbh Mc Cullagh for naming Irish Stew in the Capital Irish Film Festival Podcast-in-Residence and to John Collins for recording this episode.LinksNo Ordinary HeistIMDbWikipediaColin McIvorIMDbRuth CarterPicture Locked ProductionsIMDbLinkedInInstagramAll Irish Stew Libations Episodes - Ten episodes. All in one place.Capital Irish Film Festival EpisodesIrish Stew LinksEpisode Page: Fergus CareyWebsite Home PageFacebookInstagramLinkedInBlueskyMastodonMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 13; Total Episode Count: 154

    Helping organisations thrive with Julian Roberts
    Caroline Elliott | What the Mountains Teach You About Leadership

    Helping organisations thrive with Julian Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 35:10


    Caroline Elliott is the first British woman to join the French fire rescue specialist mountain rescue unit and the only British woman to qualify in all disciplines of French ski patrol rescue including avalanche dog handling. In this episode, she shares the mindset and strategies she's developed working in one of the most high-pressure environments imaginable, from managing fear on an avalanche callout to keeping a rescue dog calm when every second counts. We explore what breath work, situational awareness, and the discipline to pause before acting look like in the field and what leaders in business can take directly from those lessons. Caroline's message is clear: no ego, stay humble, stay approachable, and lead yourself before you try to lead others.   Connect with Caroline: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-elliott-aabb8117/ Website:  https://carolineelliott.me/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2   ##########

    Moviewallas
    Episode 592 – Project Hail Mary / How To Make A Killing

    Moviewallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 40:58


    Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and general banter – in theatres, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane. This week, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi take on two very different movies: the darkly comedic How to Make a Killing and the hugely anticipated, surprisingly emotional Project Hail Mary. Tea check: No new snacks this time – just a fresh round of tea, a little British supermarket hierarchy, and enough energy to power one very enthusiastic space-movie conversation. ⸻ Streaming Picks – “I Can't Find Anything to Watch…” Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model – Netflix Rashmi revisits the world of America's Next Top Model through this docuseries, and the group reflects on how wildly our perspective on reality TV, exploitation, and “empowerment” has changed over the last 20 years. Crazy, Stupid, Love – Netflix Yazdi goes with this slick, star-packed romantic dramedy starring Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, and Josh Groban. Contrived? Sure. Still a fun watch? Also yes. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Netflix (coming March 20) Joe makes a rare future-facing pick, getting excited for the return of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders universe. Here's hoping the movie has a story worthy of the comeback. How to Make a Killing John Patton Ford follows up Emily the Criminal with this dark comedy about inheritance, murder, and family dysfunction. Starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris, the film gave the hosts plenty to chew on. Project Hail Mary This one gets a full-throated reaction. Based on the Andy Weir novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as a man waking up alone on a spaceship with Earth's future in his hands. Joe and Yazdi came in with serious affection for the book – and plenty of fear about how hard it would be to adapt – while Rashmi went in fresh. The result? A big, emotional, funny, visually inventive sci-fi movie that gave all three hosts a lot to talk about. ⸻ Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy spoiler-light movie conversations with strong opinions, good humor, and the occasional tea-fueled tangent. Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas www.moviewallas.com ⸻ Timestamps 00:00 – Start 01:53 – Streaming Picks 02:08 – Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model 04:55 – Crazy, Stupid, Love 06:42 – Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 09:00 – How to Make a Killing 1 8:14 – Project Hail Mary ⸻ #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #ProjectHailMary #HowToMakeAKilling #RyanGosling #AndyWeir #GlenPowell #MargaretQualley #PhilLordAndChrisMiller #StreamingPicks #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

    The International Risk Podcast
    Episode 342: You Can't Kill an Idea: War, Power and 40 Years as a Foreign Correspondent with Humphrey Hawksley

    The International Risk Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 41:26 Transcription Available


    The global landscape feels increasingly unsettled. Conflict in the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine to wider geoplitical, technological and climatic shifts, the world is going though a period of rapid change. At the same time, the nature of conflict and the way it's reported has changed dramatically over the past few decades.So today we're stepping back to look at the bigger picture: how the global risk landscape has changed, how today's conflicts compare to those of previous decades, and what today's crisis might tell us about where things are heading next. Our guest today is one of the most experienced foreign correspondents in British journalism.Humphrey Hawksley is an award-winning author, commentator and BBC correspondent whose reporting career has taken him to conflicts and political turning points across the world for more than four decades.He has reported on the Sri Lankan civil war, on the Yugoslav wars, the War on Terror, the rise of many Asian countries with postings in Hong Kong, the Philippines and India, and he was even tasked with opening the BBC's first permanent television bureau in Beijing way back in 1994.Alongside his journalism, Humphrey is the author of several books on global politics and democracy, as well as bestselling political thrillers. He's also the host of the Democracy Forum debates. You can find his books here:Rake Ozenna Series - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4D7P7NX?tag=uklinktagbk-21&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true Future History - Third World War series - https://www.humphreyhawksley.com/future-history/Asian Waters: The Struggly over the Indo-Pacific and the Challenge of American Power -  https://www.humphreyhawksley.com/book/asian-waters/ Democracy Kills: What's so Good about having the Vote? -                https://www.humphreyhawksley.com/book/democracy-kills-whats-so-good-about-having-the-vote/The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Tell us what you liked!

    The Sam Oldham Podcast
    Gymnastics Show British Champs March 2026 | EP 159

    The Sam Oldham Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 117:12


    Welcome to Episode 3 of the Gymnastics Show on The Sam Oldham Podcast.In 2026, we're launching a brand-new monthly series dedicated to the world of artistic gymnastics. Across the year, you can expect deep dives into the sport's biggest names, analysis of the major storylines building toward championship events, and post-competition debriefs featuring some of the most passionate experts and analysts in the game.The 2026 British Artistic Gymnastics Championships delivered on every level.Joe Fraser and Ruby Evans were crowned All-Around champions in the men's and women's competitions, capping off a weekend of exceptional performances. Heading into the championships, the competitive landscape was wide open, with three different athletes in both disciplines having already claimed titles at the English, Welsh, and Scottish Championships.In the men's competition, Jake Jarman competed across all six apparatus for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, while Max Whitlock OBE went head-to-head with the new generation of pommel horse specialists. The Leeds Gymnastics Club duo of Harry Hepworth and Luke Whitehouse delivered world-class routines on their signature events, and exciting new talent emerged in Jonas Rushworth, Reuben Ward, and U18 All-Around champion Zakaine Fawzi.The women's competition reached a new level in 2026, with all five members of the Paris 2024 Olympic team returning to the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. On Saturday alone, six athletes broke the 50-point barrier in the All-Around final. Ruby Evans secured the title in dominant fashion, followed by Ruby Stacey in second and Shantae-Eve Amankwaah in third.Apparatus finals brought more standout moments: Abi Martin claimed vault gold, Becky Downie triumphed on uneven bars, Alia Leat took the beam title, and Ruby Evans closed the championships in style with a 13.750 to win floor.With three major championships ahead in 2026—and World Championship qualification playing a key role in the road to LA 2028—the stakes have never been higher. Athletes, coaches, and support teams are pushing the limits in pursuit of peak performance as attention begins to shift toward the next Olympic cycle.This year, we're excited to continue sharing the incredible stories of the very best athletes in gymnastics.A huge thank you to our listeners, sponsors, and supporters for being part of the journey.Enjoy the episode. 

    Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

    Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 29, 2026 is: cadge • KAJ • verb To cadge something is to persuade someone to give it to you for free. Cadge can also mean “to take, use, or borrow (something) without acknowledgment.” // I don't know how, but my brother always manages to cadge an extra scoop of ice cream on his sundaes. // The last line of the poem is cadged from Shelley's “Ozymandias.” See the entry > Examples: “How could a convenient route between housing estates—and friends' homes—be an issue? Let me explain—it was all Sherlock Holmes' fault. Him and his terrifying Hound Of The Baskervilles. … There were occasions when my imagination took over completely and I ended up going the long way round through the busier, better-lit roads of the village. Those beasties wouldn't dare to come off the greens and into the gardens. I never admitted this to any of my friends, not even those brave enough to cadge a lift from me on occasion.” — Mary-Jane Duncan, The Press and Journal (Scotland), 18 Oct. 2025 Did you know? Long ago, peddlers traveled the British countryside, each with a packhorse or a horse and cart—first carrying produce from rural farms to town markets, then returning with small wares to sell to country folk. The Middle English word for such traders was cadgear; Scottish dialects rendered the term as cadger. The verb cadge was created as a back-formation of cadger (which is to say, it was formed by removal of the “-er” suffix). At its most general, cadger meant “carrier,” and the verb cadge meant “to carry.” More specifically, the verb meant to go about as a cadger or peddler. By the 1800s, it was used when someone who posed as a peddler turned out to be more of a beggar, from which arose the present-day use of the verb cadge for the action of trying to get something for free by persuading or imposing on another person.

    The Bomb
    Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II

    The Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 4:37


    Humans are returning to the Moon - hear all about it on the BBC's space podcast. 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II is following Nasa's mission to loop around the Moon, with a new episode every day. Starts on Monday 30 March 2026. Search for 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Follow or subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Nasa plans to return to the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. Its Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts to loop around the Moon. They are planning to go further from Earth than any human in history. The story of Artemis II will be told by space scientist, Maggie Aderin and British astronaut, Tim Peake, with regular guest, US space journalist Kristin Fisher. 13 Minutes is the BBC's space podcast, telling epic space stories, including the first Moon landing, Apollo 13 and the space shuttle. Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg and produced by Russell Emanuel, for Bleeding Fingers Music.

    Beyond The Horizon
    Pomp, Perversion, and Poppers: The Ghislaine Maxwell Party at Sandringham

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 15:43 Transcription Available


    Prince Andrew's decision to host a party for Ghislaine Maxwell at Sandringham—where sex drugs like poppers were reportedly found—reads less like royal history and more like a bad dark comedy. The idea of a Queen's residence being turned into something resembling a low-rent Sopranos episode is almost surreal. The whole scene feels like parody: the Duke of York, standing beneath portraits of British monarchs, presiding over a soirée that sounds like Downton Abbey crashing headfirst into Trainspotting. It's especially grotesque given Epstein's reputation for avoiding drugs himself—he didn't need them, he used them on others. The thought of those same tools of control and exploitation making their way into a royal estate is equal parts absurd and revolting.What makes it worse is the total lack of accountability. The Palace still tries to frame these scandals as “private matters,” as though international sex trafficking and narcotics at royal residences can be brushed under the Windsor rug. Every new revelation cements Andrew as a man incapable of understanding—or even pretending to care about—the damage he's done to the Crown's image. Once considered a symbol of British decorum, Sandringham now sits as a monument to how far the monarchy has fallen, its history tainted by the stench of scandal and the arrogance of a prince who believed himself untouchable. In the end, Prince Andrew didn't just disgrace himself—he made royal scandal feel like a recurring sketch in a show that refuses to end.to contact me:source:Sex drugs 'found at party' disgraced Andrew hosted for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in Sandringham, new Royal book claims | Daily Mail Online

    Six O'Clock News
    Iran accuses US of plotting ground invasion

    Six O'Clock News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 16:19


    Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says he's ordered the military to expand its operation in southern Lebanon. Also: the British government is urging people to buy fuel as normal, despite the Middle East conflict. And: after 67 years, the final voyage across the Mersey for the Royal Iris ferry.

    History of South Africa podcast
    Episode 268 - The Theodolite and the Hardepad: Thomas Bain's Silent Mountain Pass Artisans

    History of South Africa podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 21:04


    There is something magical about mountain passes, weaving through majesty, each corner beckoning a driver like a formidable and compelling saga, muffled in mist or bright in the sunshine. Imaginations are fired and children go quiet as the ravines plunge beside the vehicle, timeless in their elegance, conquered only by the blast of dynamite or the steady chipping of picks. There is an old Chinese saying, Yào xiàng fù, xiān xiū lù” If you want to get rich, first build a road.” British engineers in the second half of the 19th Century recognized that they possessed an expertise that was in short supply elsewhere, and were prepared to travel abroard in large numbers in order to provide it. So it is with great fanfare and the blasting of many a bugle to announce that South Africa's greatest road engineer was born in Graaff-Reinet. The dramatic saga of how roads were built in South Africa is a forgotten story of plunging horses, wagons somersaulting, with dreamers armed with theodolites or sometimes, only their amazing capacity to estimate lines across tilted Cape Sandstones with their naked eyes. Thomas Charles John Bain was one, who bequeathed the country with an impressive list of mountain passes and roads — and he made the single biggest contribution to these arteries which wind their way across the landscape. Son of Andrew Geddes Bain, another born builder of roads, Thomas only took one month's leave during 46 years of service at the Public Works Department. He married Johanna Hermina de Smidt in 1854. They had 13 children and enjoyed a long and happy marriage - apparently absence does make the heart grow fonderl. Just for the record, Johanna was the ninth child of Willem de Smidt, who was the Secretary of the Central Road Board. Keeping it in the family so to speak. Hidden beneath Thomas' stout hat and moustache, was an excellent judge of character, selecting foremen and overseers, to manage the mainly convict labour, motivating all to toil away for years inching along the side of cliffs and ledges. Bain owned a Cape cart, a two-wheeled local invention, and he travelled between road, pass, bridge and drift construction sites that were hundreds of kilometers apart. Somehow, despite the time he spent away, he was a family man who's favourite trick to stop a flood of youthful tears was by cutting a slice of watermelon. Thomas and his father Andrew built 30 mountain passes and roads between them and perhaps the place where imagination leaps most is down through the tangled forest of Bloukrans Pass south of Plettenberg Bay. You can stand on the old Bain causeway, and look up at the vast marvel which is the Bloukrans Bridge famous these days for being the site of the world's highest commercial bridge bungee jump at 216 meters. Some say Thomas Bain was a traveller who painted all those pictures, but that is a different Thomas Bain who was a gifted artist. Just to further confuse matters, Thomas Bain the road builder was also a prodigious artist. Perhaps that confusion is one reason why the engineer who was known by colleagues as the man with the theodolite eye, was to be almost forgotten for half a century. While his father Andrew was the giant of early infrastructure, Thomas went on to build 24 mountain passes, three major roads, and dozens of smaller routes. He did all of this without modern explosives, he had no crushing or screening plants, no power drills, front-end loaders, bulldozers, graders, water tankers or cement mixes, no quarrying equipment, pile drivers and streamlined tarmac procedures. Then of course, neither did the men who did the real work. What he had were the straining arms and muscles of convict and black labour — the other forgotten heroes of roadbuilding in the 19th Century. They have been pushed to the back of the heroes of history queue. The convict labour system formalized by John Montagu in 1844.

    Broadway to Main Street
    Tell Me on a Sunday

    Broadway to Main Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 54:01


    The 1980 British song cycle, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black, gets cycled through its many variants, performed by Marti Webb, Bernadette Peters, Denise van Outen and more.

    Play Comics
    The Darkness with Sarah of Mars

    Play Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 41:02 Transcription Available


    Read transcriptLook,  We've seen a lot of comic-based video games in my time, but when a mafia hitman gets murder powers from an eldritch shadow monster so he can take vengeance on, well, everybody, you know we've entered elite storytelling territory. The Darkness isn't here to make you feel good about humanity. It's here to make you ask if you'd trade your soul for a pair of talking demon heads who love street lamps way too much. This week, we're diving into The Darkness on PS3 and Xbox 360, that moody, gritty, and surprisingly heartfelt adaptation of the classic Top Cow comic series. And joining us for the chaos? None other than Sarah of Mars. Yes, that Mars. Because let's be real: if you're dealing with an ancient, malevolent cosmic force, you might as well bring in someone from a planet that already knows about hostile takeovers of a planetary variety. So get comfy (preferably not in the subway tunnels of New York with a swarm of writhing demons), because we're unpacking love, loss, corruption, and whatever dark surprises the game decided to throw at us just for kicks. Oh, and if your shadow starts talking back… maybe turn off the console. Learn such things as: How long did it take Chris to realize that the British band wasn't going to show up? Which band do you associate Mike Patton with, and is it the same band that makes the most sense to match with this character? Do you have to follow the source material to get a game that really feels correct? And so much more! You can find Sarah on BlueSky @sarahofmars.bsky.social, on that old blog Now I Write, and sometimes as a guest on Super Deluxe GamesCast. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads, @playcomics on YouTube, or the Play Comics website. If you want to hear Chris talk with Karrington Martin about the lessons we learned from children's media and how crazy it is that we're supposed to just forget about that now that we're adults, then Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine is probably something you should check out. A big thanks to Infinite Earths Guide and Gender Pop for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who really wants to hear a Mike Patton cover of Reading Rainbow. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

    History Nerds United
    Books I Don't Want You To Miss for March 2026

    History Nerds United

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 4:54


    Send us Fan MailAnother month, another list of books I don't want you to miss!The Next One is For You by Ali Watkins the story of the gun runners from the U.S. who were trying to supply the IRA during the Troubles of Northern Ireland. Kennedy's Coup by Jack Cheevers –a look at JFK and his decision makers as the U.S. descends into the Vietnam War. Arsenio by Arsenio Hall – a lot of great behinds the scenes stuff and overall a positive book which will put you in a good mood.Charles Sumner by Zaakir Tameez – a dig into the life of the guy you probably only remember as the one who got whooped with a cane in Congress right before the Civil War. Yes, there is more!  Running Deep by Tom Clavin – the submarine USS Tang was deadliest submarine in World War II. Need I say more?.My Classic Pick: Diamonds, Gold, and War by Martin Meredith – the story of South Africa but more specifically the British occupation of it, the discovery of diamonds, and the Boer wars. Support the show

    ITRBoxing Radio Boxing Podcast
    Episode 879: Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora Preview Show (And British Boxing Update)

    ITRBoxing Radio Boxing Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 34:20


    In this episode, Sean Barstow of  @btrboxingpodcastnetwork , gives us the real about many of the British boxing fights coming up. Fights we talk about: Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora, Pat Brown's career, Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper, Lauren Price, and Moses Itauma's future. Timestamps0:00 Wilder vs. Chisora12:20 undercard thoughts17:00 Pat Brown20:45 Lauren Price25:25 Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper29:38 Moses Itauma

    Grand Prix Podcast – F1 Review Show
    Japanese Formula 1 GP 2026

    Grand Prix Podcast – F1 Review Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 82:50


    Heading to Japan and Suzuka where this week batteries are turned down to stop clipping, Max is out in Q2, Bearman is in the wall and Piastri actually takes part in a race. We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable...

    Simple English News Daily
    Monday 30th March 2026. Middle East update. US protests. Nepal Oli arrest. Vietnam train street. Africa cholera aid. Italy KitKats...

    Simple English News Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 8:28 Transcription Available


    Sign up for the new free Friday newsletter! www.send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Monday 30th March 2026.Today : Middle East update. Nepal Oli arrest. Vietnam no train street. US protests. Canada, Mexico, US football. Africa cholera disruptions. South Africa renaming. France prevention. Italy Andress seizing. KitKats ctolen. Ukraine attacks. Russia oil targets. Monaco visited by leader of smaller country.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

    Monocle 24: The Curator
    Highlights from Monocle Radio 

    Monocle 24: The Curator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 50:00


    Highlights from the past week on Monocle Radio, including: Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, the founder and CEO of Knatchbull, Daisy Knatchbull, and the Germany-born British composer Max Richter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fabulously Delicious
    Revisited: The Story of Alexis Soyer - The Frenchman Who Changed British Food Forever

    Fabulously Delicious

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 34:56 Transcription Available


    Alexis Benoit Soyer was born in a small town in northern France in 1810, and by the time he died in London in 1858 he had changed the way Britain thought about food forever. He redesigned the kitchen of one of London's most prestigious private members clubs from scratch, invented cooking technology that had never existed before, fed thousands of starving people during one of the worst humanitarian disasters of the nineteenth century, and transformed the way armies ate in the field. He was famous in his lifetime — celebrated, eccentric, larger than life in every possible way. And today, almost nobody knows his name. This is his story.We're going back to the beginning — Meaux in northern France, the Protestant family, the seminary he was expelled from at eleven for sounding the bells in the middle of the night, and the journey to Paris that set everything in motion. From there we follow Soyer to London, where his arrival at the Reform Club in 1837 changed the course of British food history. His revolutionary kitchen design, his extraordinary banquets, his cookbooks written specifically for the poor as well as the privileged, and the way he used his fame and his skills to address the social issues of his time in ways that most chefs of his era simply didn't think to do.The centrepiece of this episode is the Irish Famine — and Soyer's response to it. In 1847 he travelled to Dublin, set up soup kitchens capable of feeding thousands of people a day, and developed recipes specifically designed to provide maximum nutrition from minimum resources. It is one of the most remarkable acts of humanitarian cooking in history, and it sits alongside his work in the Crimean War — where he followed Florence Nightingale to the front, redesigned the field kitchens that were making soldiers sick, and invented portable cooking equipment that the British army used for the next century.This is a revisited episode — updated, expanded and brought back because the story of Alexis Soyer deserves to be heard by as many people as possible. He is one of the most important figures in the history of French and British food culture, and one of the most unjustly forgotten. By the time this episode is over, you will understand exactly why he matters — anSend us Fan MailSupport the showMy book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City is your ultimate companion. This is a new 2026 update for the book and you'll find hand-picked recommendations for the best boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, cafés, and restaurants that truly capture the flavor of Paris. You can order it online at andrewpriorfabulously.com For those who want to take things further, why not come cook with me here in Montmorillon, in the heart of France's Vienne region? Combine hands-on French cooking classes with exploring charming markets, tasting regional specialties, and soaking up the slow, beautiful pace of French countryside life. Find all the details at andrewpriorfabulously.comYou can help keep the show thriving by becoming a paid subscriber on substack where you'll also get fabulous extra content. Every contribution makes a huge difference. Join here at Substack , Merci beaucoup!Newsletter Youtube Instagram Facebook ...

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
    The cascading effects of the Iranian war

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Like the British, the Crusaders, the Romans, the Hellenic, the Egyptians, the Persians, the Assyrians, the Parthians, the Mongols, the Armies of Mohammad, and countless more, the Americans are fighting the Persians for control of the Pivot Area. But what Mackinder did not factor in was the effect that a deeply interconnected global trade dependence upon...

    Cold War Conversations History Podcast
    MI6 Director Looks Back at His Time in Cold War Berlin (449)

    Cold War Conversations History Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 77:47


    Former MI6 Director David Bickford takes us behind the scenes of one of the most unusual and precarious postings of the Cold War. Arriving in Berlin in 1979, the city is still technically under Allied occupation—surrounded by East Germany and governed through a complex web of agreements dating back to the Second World War. He recounts the day-to-day realities of maintaining access routes into the city, negotiating with the Soviets without the backing of force, and managing constant disputes over transport, tariffs, and air corridors. Against the backdrop of rising tensions following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, David reveals how fragile the balance really was—and how close things could come to escalation. We also hear extraordinary stories from inside Spandau Prison, home to Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess, and the bizarre logistical and political challenges of managing a prison built for hundreds but housing just one inmate. With vivid personal memories, this episode offers a rare, human perspective on life at the frontline of the Cold War—where ambiguity ruled, tensions simmered, and even the smallest incident could have international consequences. Check our David's books here https://amzn.to/4c0WfFD Episode extras here ⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/episode449/⁠ Linked episodes       Guarding Rudolf Hess, Hitler's Deputy Führer https://coldwarconversations.com/episode262/ ·        Being present at the post-mortem of Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess https://coldwarconversations.com/episode405/ ·         BRIXMIS, British defence of Cold War Berlin, and Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess https://coldwarconversations.com/episode21/ ·         BRIXMIS episodes https://coldwarconversations.com/?s=brixmis Go to ⁠https://surfshark.com/coldwardeal⁠ or use code COLDWARDEAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!  Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and receive a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank-you, and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we also welcome one-off tips via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTINUE  THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION o BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Coffee House Shots
    LIVE: Should we defund or defend the BBC? | Michael Gove & Jon Sopel v Charles Moore & Allison Pearson

    Coffee House Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 59:57


    Should we defund – or defend – the BBC?Live from London, the Spectator hosted a debate on the future of this iconic British institution, compered by associate editor Isabel Hardman. The Spectator's chairman – and long-time Beeb-critic – Charles Moore, and the Telegraph's Allison Pearson went head-to-head with the Spectator's editor – and former Tory cabinet minister – Michael Gove and the former BBC correspondent – now-podcaster with The Newsagents – Jon Sopel. Defund: do you agree with Lord Moore that the BBC is constantly breaking impartiality? That this issue ‘more profound than just about balance' – that this is a systemic issue which hampers the British public's opportunity to learn. And for Allison Pearson, the BBC that the country feels 'sentimental attachment to' is gone, replaced today by a corporation that is ‘institutionally antisemitic'.Defend: Jon Sopel argues that the soft power of the BBC cannot be underestimated and, while guilty of many mistakes, destroying the BBC would be ‘an act of cultural vandalism akin to ISIS blowing up Palmyra'. Lord Gove argues that the BBC reflects the best of us, declaring that he backs the organisation 'not in spite of being a conservative – but because I am a conservative'.Subscribers can watch the full discussion on Spectator TV and for more events from the Spectator, go to events.spectator.co.uk. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The_C.O.W.S.
    The C.​O.​W.​S. Dr. Colin Anthony Beckles PanAfrican Sites of Resistance Part 6 #DrFrancesCressWelsing #WeBuiltThePyradmids

    The_C.O.W.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026


    The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts the 6th study session on Dr. Colin Anthony Beckles' PanAfrican Sites of Resistance: Black Bookstores and The Struggle To Re-Present Black Identity. This 1995 dissertation is the first time in the illustrious 14 year history of The Katherine Massey Book Club that we will read a non-book. Dr. Beckles conducted an extraordinary amount of research and produced several reports documenting the import of black bookstores and the intense Racism targeting them around the world. Having just completed Char Adams' Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, Gus concluded that text willfully excluded Dr. Frances Cress Welsing and Neely Fuller Jr. to stress anti-sexual behavior and to practice black misandry. Reading Dr. Beckles' - who is briefly mentioned in Adams' work, dissertation is the corrective to Black-Owned. Last week, Dr. Beckles told us about the violent reprisals against British black bookstores. This included arson, arresting black shop owners, and banning books and blacks authors who revealed truth about White Supremacy. Dr. Beckles then pivots back to the states and explains how black bookstores responded to the so-called Civil Rights Movement. Many businesses like Washington, D.C.'s Drum and Spear got a foothold when area colleges' black studies programs made bulk book purchases. However, Judy Richardson did divulge that despite Howard University being an HBCU, school officials warned their black students to steer clear of D.C.'s "radical" black bookstore. We also heard the first mention of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing last week, who was referenced along with a group of black authors who motivated black patrons to seek out black bookstores for their priceless works. Prior to Jeff Bezos and online sellers, black book shops were the sole locations to get texts like The Isis Papers.#NoNameCalling #COINTELPRO #TheCOWS17Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE 564943#

    Kermitment
    Episode 209 - The Ghost of Faffner Hall - Season 1, Episodes 4-6 (1989)

    Kermitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 115:59


    Hey kid, do you want to learn about music? Have we sort of got a show for you that kind of half teaches you about music, as long as your main area of interest is late 80s British pop artists! We're watching more Faffner ok? What else do you want from me! Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively expensive work, so by becoming our Patron, you help us cover those costs and allow us to do funner, cooler stuff in the future! Find out more here! Visit our website to find a link to the Kermitment Patreon and more fun stuff at http://Kermitment.com! If you can't get enough Kermitment, follow @Kermitment.com, where we'll post fun stuff and interact with our listeners! And you can follow each of us individually: Matt: @MatthewGaydos Sam: @im-sam-schultz

    Podcasting is Praxis
    E411 *PREVIEW* - Take Your Work To Car Day

    Podcasting is Praxis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 1:50


    It's time for the Great British Tradition of Beige Dinner, as we provide you with a plate of news nuggets. We're playing all the hits: yank horrors, British racists, Labour painting themselves into a corner, and a completely ridiculous bit of tech that will never catch on. All the stars are here! Also there's Comment or Commentariat. Subscribe for three whole bonus episodes a month: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast  Watch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/praxiscast  Buy shirts: https://praxiscast.teemill.com/  Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/praxiscast.bsky.social  Cast: Jamie - https://bsky.app/profile/reobinwagon.bsky.social  David - https://bsky.app/profile/sanitarynaptime.bsky.social  Rob - https://bsky.app/profile/trufflehog.bsky.social  Alasdair - https://bsky.app/profile/ballistari.bsky.social 

    Louder with Crowder
    Arrested, Charged, & Sentenced in 5 Hours: Ash Wednesday with Tommy Robinson

    Louder with Crowder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 64:55


    Free speech is dead in the UK, innit? Tommy Robinson is out of jail and in the studio. From his cheeky youth to his defiant adulthood, Tommy tells us how he's been waging a war against the overreach of the British government and, honestly, it doesn't get more American than that. What can be done when media is an arm of the state and the state is on the side of Muslim invaders? Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life.  https://foundationdaily.com/  Join MugClub to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/mugclub  NEW MERCH! https://crowdershop.com/  Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss  FOLLOW ME:  Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com  X: https://x.com/scrowder  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial  Music by @Pogo

    Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

    Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 27, 2026 is: dross • DRAHSS • noun Something referred to as "dross" is of low value or quality. Dross may also be used as a technical term to refer to unwanted material that is removed from a mineral to make it better. // He's a skilled editor who has a talent for turning literary dross into gold. See the entry > Examples: "Hollywood optimists argue that AI's greatest weakness will be originality. After all, viewers already complain of being deluged with formulaic, low-budget dross churned out by streaming platforms because an algorithm deems it popular." — Tom Leonard, The Scottish Daily Mail, 23 Feb. 2026 Did you know? Dross has been a part of the English language since Anglo-Saxon times. It comes from the Old English word drōs, meaning "dregs," those solid materials that fall to the bottom of a container full of a liquid such as coffee or wine. While dross today is used to refer to anything of low value or quality, its earliest use is technical: dross is a metallurgy term referring to solid scum that forms on the surface of a metal when it is molten or melting—remove the dross to improve the metal. The metallurgical sense of the word is often hinted at in its general use, with dross set in contrast to gold, as when 19th century British poet Christina Rossetti wrote "Besides, those days were golden days, / Whilst these are days of dross."

    PRI's The World
    Details emerge about strike on sports complex in southern Iran that killed children

    PRI's The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 49:21


    On the first day of US and Israeli attacks in Iran, a school bombing in the village of Minab that killed many children triggered global outrage. The World investigates another similar attack that also resulted in the death of children in the city of Lamerd that went mostly unnoticed. Also, a new amendment to the national security law in Hong Kong allows police to demand the password to a person's phone in order to search it. And, the British colonial-era diamond giant De Beers is now up for sale, and former African colonies, like Botswana, are looking to buy the company that long profited from their diamond mines. Plus, a new swing set celebrates a wacky border shared by two towns between the Netherlands and Belgium. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    Newshour
    UN says Lebanon at risk of ‘humanitarian catastrophe'

    Newshour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 47:31


    The UN says there's no longer any safe space for civilians to find refuge in Lebanon, even in Beirut. Israel has been carrying out a widespread offensive against Hezbollah. With nearly a million people displaced by the war in Lebanon, we speak to the Deputy Prime Minister - how are they coping?Also, the British government is being urged to apologise to tens of thousands of women in who were forced to give up their babies after the Second World War because they weren't married. And a new study says AI is giving bad advise to flatter its users!(Photo: A displaced woman from Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon smokes a sigarette, at the Jaafareya High School, now used as a temporary shelter for displaced people, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

    Intelligence Squared
    Why Are Populists Winning? With Liam Byrne and Will Hutton

    Intelligence Squared

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 54:15


    Populism has been winning big in recent years. It is the wave that has buoyed Donald Trump's second term in office, Marine Le Pen's popularity in France, and Reform UK's recent leaps and bounds in British polling. Across the West, authoritarian populists now govern one-quarter of the world's democracies. But what explains the surge of populism across the democratic world - and can it be reversed? In this episode, economist and commentator Will Hutton speaks with Labour MP Liam Byrne about his new book Why Populists Are Winning: And How to Beat Them. Drawing on original polling, international reporting and interviews with leading thinkers, Byrne narrows down the meaning of populism, interrogates the funding, media ecosystems and language deployed by populist leaders, and the psyches of those who are persuaded to vote for them. Byrne explains how populist leaders mobilise what he calls five distinct ‘tribes' of voters, and which of these can be appealed to. He sets out his argument for rebuilding what he calls the ‘radical centre' of Western politics, and why confronting populism requires more than simply condemning it. Liam Byrne is a Labour MP, a member of His Majesty's Privy Council and the Chair of the House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee. He served in Gordon Brown's Cabinet, in No. 10 Downing Street and HM Treasury, and chaired the Global Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF 2019-2025. He is the author of more than twenty publications on economics, foreign policy and public service reform including The Inequality of Wealth. His latest is Why Populists Are Winning: and How to Beat Them, which is available now online and in bookstores. Will Hutton is the former Editor-in-Chief of the Observer. He is a commentator, columnist, and author of books including The State We're In, How Good We Can Be, and This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Charleston Time Machine
    Episode 318: The Flight of Sampson the Pilot in the Summer of 1775

    Charleston Time Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 35:07


    In the summer of 1775, amid smoldering tension between the British government rebellious colonists, officers of the Royal Navy in Charleston quietly negotiated with an enslaved mariner named Sampson Waldron. The warship Scorpion briefly required his piloting skills to exit the harbor, but the prospect of freedom via service to the king induced him to remain aboard and commence a new life as an enemy to colonial resistance.

    World Socialist Web Site Daily Podcast

    March 28 “No Kings” protests: The fight against the war on Iran is at the center of the fight against Trump's dictatorship / “I'm all for everyone going on strike”: JBS meatpackers in Greeley, Colorado continue historic strike / British military to seize Russian ships, threatening shoot-outs

    From the Heart of Spurgeon
    A Seasonable Exhortation (S1909)

    From the Heart of Spurgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 28:57


    “These are days of great looseness; everywhere I see great laxity of doctrinal belief, and gross carelessness in religious practice. Christian people are doing to-day what their forefathers would have loathed. Multitudes of professors are but very little different from worldlings. Men's religion seems to hang loosely about them, as if it did not fit them: the wonder is that it does not drop off from them. Men are so little braced up as to conscientious conviction and vigorous resolve, that they easily go to pieces if assailed by error or temptation. The teaching necessary for to-day is this: ‘Gird up the loins of your mind,' brace yourselves up; pull yourselves together; be firm, compact, consistent, determined. Do not be like quicksilver, which keeps on dissolving and running into fractions; do not fritter away life upon trifles, but live to purpose, with undivided heart, and decided resolution.” So Spurgeon describes the reason for preaching this sermon, and what more can we say by way of introduction? It expresses the preacher's profound concern and earnest plea. The sermon develops as the sustained exhortation of a pastor confident that the motives which the gospel supplies will be sufficient to establish and encourage the people of God in a lukewarm and watery age. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/a-seasonable-exhortation Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

    How To Be A Better Person with Kate Hanley
    [Kate Broad: what's coming up]: Gaining a tighter grip on confidence Ep 1259

    How To Be A Better Person with Kate Hanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 24:15


    In this final installment of my interview with Kate Broad, whose debut novel “Greenwich” was named a best new book by People Magazine, we get a peek at where Kate is headed next, as well as what she's been reading, watching, drinking and fantasizing about eating lately.We cover:- The good and the bad parts of always reading (or watching) like a writer- Why she's mapped out the structure of other writers' books (and which ones)- The prominent authors whose paths' have influenced her own choices- The confusion of being so proud to have written a book and also so terrified of seeing your name on the cover of an actual book that's out in the world- The British mystery show that kept her up way too late and the recent books she couldn't put down- Why she doesn't make playlists for her books- The meal she craves that she will likely never be able to have againConnect with Kate at katebroad.substack.com and sign up for her Ask an Author newsletter.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Housewives Nightcap
    'Ladies of London': Myka SPILLS On Dara's Exit, Royal Society & More TEA (BONUS EPISODE)

    Housewives Nightcap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 30:10


    London is calling! On this week's bonus episode, Lauren sits down with 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' star Myka Meier to chat about this new season, including her fallout with Dara Huang. Plus, the etiquette expert gets candid on her marriage and explains how British society actually works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bletchley Park
    E189 - Dilly and his Girls

    Bletchley Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 59:24


    March 2026The 28th of  March 2026 will be the 85th anniversary of the naval Battle of Cape Matapan, fought by the Royal Navy against the Italian fleet in the Mediterranean. The battle was a significant victory for the Allies and cast a shadow over the Italian navy, making them reluctant to challenge British superiority at sea in the Mediterranean for the remainder of the war.In part, the battle came about due to knowledge of Italian operations derived from codebreaking at Bletchley Park, and it is one of the few successes by BP in that theatre of war which is widely recognised.In this episode Head of Audiences and Programmes Vicki Pipe is joined by Research Historian Dr David Kenyon to go beyond the popular mythology of this event to look in more detail of what exactly GC&CS knew, and when.Our thanks go to Dr Ben Thompson for voicing our historical documents.Image: Public Domain https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C28674 #BPark, #Bletchleypark, #WW2, #Enigma, #Italy,

    Spectator Radio
    The Edition: does British politics have a problem with the 'omnicause'?

    Spectator Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 50:56


    It is undoubtable that – under the leadership of Zack Polanski – the Green Party have soared to new heights. Having won their first parliamentary by-election in February, polls consistently show them as a force to be reckoned with on the left of British politics. Much of their success has come at the detriment of Labour, with disgruntled further-left progressive voices opting to vote Green. This, though, is a brand of eco-populism that comes at the expense of the Green Party's roots, or so argues Angus Colwell in the Spectator's cover article this week. Have the Greens ceded the issue of the environment? For this week's Edition, host William Moore is joined by Angus, the Spectator's daily newsletter editor, Life columnist Rachel Johnson and the politics editor of Politics Joe, Ava-Santina Evans. From Nato to nuclear energy, Gaza to trans rights, they discuss whether the Green Party are now guilty of the 'omnicause'; how knowing a person's stance on one subject shouldn't mean their stance on other subjects is obvious. Plus: how much religion is acceptable in public life? The group discuss shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy's recent criticism of the Muslim public prayer at Trafalgar Square. Was Timothy right to say it was an 'act of domination'? Are the Conservatives trying to 'out-Reform Reform' on Islam and extremism? And how do we balance freedom of expression with freedom of religion?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Books Network
    Sarah Howe, "Foretokens" (Random House, 2025)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 63:00


    'Unearthed in a clear-out, a picture calendar she's kept– hoarding, I've learnt, is a mark of the emigrant –across continents and time.'So begins Sarah Howe's extraordinary new collection, Foretokens, returning to the riddle of belonging she explored in her award-winning debut, Loop of Jade. At the heart is her own mother's clouded past: abandoned as a baby and taken in, at the turbulent dawn of Communist China, by a woman with her own hidden motives. Now a mother herself, Howe finds herself re-examining this unreliable narrative with fresh sight. Sifting through her own history, the poet asks, how can a new generation transform a shattered inheritance? And what is lost and gained in the pursuit?‘From the other side of ruin / we found safe passage', Howe writes in these spectacular poems of emotional heft and quickening wit, their voice salvaged from the fragments of a former self. Foretokens is a monumental work of survival and creation, turning over what is left behind as it strikes out towards astonishing new vistas. Sarah Howe is a British poet, academic and editor. She is currently the Poetry Editor at Chatto & Windus and an Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Liverpool. Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    Frontstretch
    The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Makes It Personal

    Frontstretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026


    On this week's episode of The Pit Straight, Frontstretch's open wheel panel of Kyle Benjamin, Wyatt Watson, Tom Blackburn, Michael Finley and Peter Molloy discuss Max Verstappen's dismissal of a British journalist from a media conference ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in retribution for questions asked about his intentional contact with George Russell last year at Barcelona. Plus, the team previews what to expect going into race four of the season at Suzuka Circuit. In IndyCar, Watson and Blackburn highlight IndyCar's viewership momentum going into the Barber Motorsports Park race weekend. They also share who they have their eyes on to perform well on IndyCar's first traditional road course of the season. https://youtube.com/live/RCnRpcQ2DQ0 2026 IndyCar Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix PreviewA move to March provides Barber the opportunity to continue IndyCar's 2026 momentum. “The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season every Thursday evening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and right here on the web.

    POLITICO's Westminster Insider
    How to fix British politics — with help from around the world

    POLITICO's Westminster Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 37:39


    As Westminster rolls into recess, host Sascha O'Sullivan looks at some of the problems which bedevil SW1 from voter disengagement to constant reshuffles to find out if political systems from Australia to Italy might have the solutions. Sascha speaks to Australian-raised Labour MP Lauren Edwards about the push for compulsory voting here in Britain and how it makes Australians more involved in the democratic processes which run their country. Italian journalist Marco Varvello explains the polling ban in Italy which makes it illegal to forecast the result 15 days before an election. Mark Paul, London correspondent for the Irish Times, gives Sascha the run-down on citizens assemblies which might be trialled in the UK on digital ID, but have been used in Ireland for decades now. And Jack Blanchard, managing editor and author of POLITICO's Playbook in the US, reflects on how an American-style Cabinet prevents the reshuffles British politics is so accustomed to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blood Brothers
    Lowkey | The War on Iran, End of The US Empire & Resisting Greater Israel | BB #196

    Blood Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 99:43


    In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned political rapper, journalist and pro-Palestine campaigner, Lowkey. Topics of discussion include: Zionist plans to destroy Masjid Al-Aqsa and build the Third Temple. Who is winning the war? Iran, Israel and/or the U.S.? Iran's asymmetric war of attrition, underground missile cities, drone and missile capabilities. Iran targeting GCC states and the liability of U.S. military bases.    Borders and nations changing: The absorption of Kuwait by Iraq, Bahrain by Iran, and the UAE by Oman. The decline of the U.S. Empire and the hegemonic aspirations of an expansionist Israel. Syria post Bashar al-Assad, Hamas' differences with Iran, and weapons supply routes to Hezbollah. Did the Gaza genocide expose everything, and was this Yahya Sinwar's plan?  Why is Israel threatened by Turkiye and Pakistan? Zionist agitation and the rise of the far-right in Britain. Britain's anti-intellectualism on Zionism vs. America's awakening to Zionism. Dilly and Lowkey discuss being targeted by the British state and non-state entities for their journalism and pro-Palestine activism. SUPPORT MUSLIM FAMILIES: https://fundraise.hhugs.co.uk/bb-3  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HHUGS: https://hhugs.org.uk/  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

    Richard Herring: Ally and Herring's Twitch of Fun

    Friday 27th March 2026 - Roboteacher. Rich and Ally are back for the last Newsround of the week and judging by this one it's probably good they're taking a bit of time to take stock and get their heads together and sort out Richard's health issues. Two news stories covered today which you won't see in the lamestream media - zip lining benefit cheats and Melania's army of info-robots. Watch Bake Off at 7.40pm on Channel 4 on Sunday just to see how good Rich can be on lamestream TV.

    Sister Bliss In Session
    Sister Bliss In Session - 27/03/26

    Sister Bliss In Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 60:00


    Sister Bliss is one of the true pioneers of modern dance music and the musical force behind multi-million selling ionic British band Faithless. Each week Sister Bliss In Session showcases the worlds best new upfront electronic music, spinning world exclusives, a live DJ mix, A List artists and DJs on the phone, and a run down of the taste-making Cool Cuts Chart. Fans of authentic, exciting electronic music press the subscribe button now! EARTH & DAYS - CLOSER TO YOUR SOULWOODCAMP - PUT THE RECORD ONAME X RY X - LOVE IS THE DANCEMIGGI - BURN FOR YOUFAITHLESS - EMMANUEL IS DEEPBROMANCE - YOU CAN DANCEANTON KHABBAZ X BIPOLAR SUNSHINE X MOR-A-MOR X AYOKAY - WHERE'S MY PEOPLEHRAG BEKO - FLUXIONROYKSOPP - EPLE (BADGER EDIT)RALPHI ROSARIO FT DONNA BLAKELY - TAKE ME UP (GOTTA GET UP)BOYS SHORTS FT MICHAEL CIGNARALE - COMENEWHAVEN - FOR A SECONDG-LOVER - READY, STEADY, GOELI & FUR - STRANGE * BLISSED OUTALOK X FAITHLESS X SAM HARPER - CLUB BIZARRE * COOL CUTSEATS EVERYTHING - MAKE SOME NOISEJ.O.S.H.U.A - 1925 PART 2MPH - FLEX ITNGH

    DISGRACELAND
    Bonus Episode: Brit Pop and the Attempted Kidnapping of Two British Musical Icons

    DISGRACELAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 54:57


    Yeah, admit it, you don't like Suede either. Plus, you're going to want to learn more about the British band that attempted to kidnap not one, but two different British musical icons. Also, we explain how we plan to produce our answer to Ryan Murphy's Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. That's right…Damon and Justine are coming to Disgraceland. 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

    Drama, Darling with Amy Phillips

    Drama, Darling with Amy Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 49:19 Transcription Available


    Amy and Emily share “Dish” before recapping Ladies of London, starting with Margaret Josephs saying she's done with Real Housewives of New Jersey after talking to Andy and linking it to news of an Amazon girls-trip style reality show featuring Kenya Moore, Margaret Josephs, and Kim Zolciak. They also discuss reports that Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo are developing a Netflix comedy series with Amy Poehler and Kay Cannon, rumors of a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff in Orange County, and a judge rejecting Jordan's attempt to file a restraining order against Jesse as not an emergency. They note Lisa Vanderpump's hotel opening and TomTom being for sale. In the Ladies of London recap, they react to Mark's opulent home and auction-world ties, Emma opening up about a health condition, Kimmi's confrontations at a wine tasting, Missi and Margot's dynamics, Lottie and Josh's push-present negotiations and British stories.For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/   Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama:  DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/   MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

    UNCOVERED
    MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump STOLEN DOCS Scandal RESURFACES

    UNCOVERED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 93:54


    On today's UNCOVERED Ron & Anthony discuss the new report that says Trump stole classified documents for financial reasons. Plus Trump blocking the DHS shutdown from ending, ICE agents in airports, the SAVE Act, Trump's imaginary peace talks with Iran, Joe Kent on Charlie Kirk, the death of Robert Mueller and much much more! Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/uncovered Former Federal Prosecutor Ron Filipkowski and British journalist Anthony Davis expose the epidemic of false propaganda pushing Republican politics to the extreme far-right. A new episode every Wednesday. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meida... Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-p... The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-i... The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-w... The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-ha... 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/major... On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-de... Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices