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The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
This episode, SECRET MISSION (1942) – Decoded explores one of the most unusual spy films ever made. We examine this wartime espionage movie created without hindsight or guaranteed victory SECRET MISSION Background In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, we return to Britain in 1942. World War II is still raging, Europe is occupied, and the outcome is terrifyingly uncertain. Out of that uncertainty comes SECRET MISSION (1942), a spy film that treats espionage as survival, not fantasy. Unlike later spy movies, this film offers no gadgets, swagger, or invincible heroes. Instead, it presents secrecy, fear, restraint, and the danger of being noticed. Every choice matters, and every mistake risks lives. What we decode for SECRET MISSION (1942) The episode breaks down how SECRET MISSION functions as both cinema and wartime instruction. It was propaganda, but also a sober reflection of real intelligence work. The discussion places the film within its historical context, explaining why 1942 truly matters We analyze performances by James Mason, Hugh Williams, Carla Lehmann, and Michael Wilding. James Mason's quiet, observant presence stands in stark contrast to later Bond-style heroes. Here, being invisible is success. The episode also explores civilian involvement and moral cost. Helping a spy could destroy an entire family. We must also remember that trust is fragile, alliances are uncertain, and no one is fully safe. Spycraft takes precedence over action in this movie: Code phrases, compartmentalization, and limited knowledge drive the tension. This approach connects SECRET MISSION to later realistic spy films like The Third Man and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Ultimately, this episode argues that SECRET MISSION reveals the foundation beneath modern espionage cinema. Before Bond became myth, spying was quiet, dangerous, and rarely celebrated. That reality is what makes this forgotten film worth decoding today. Episode Highlights How this movie coming out DURING the war was impacted by the fact that outcome of World War II hadn't yet been decided. Espionage is portrayed as restraint, not spectacle James Mason in an early, anti-Bond role Realistic spycraft over action and gadgets Wartime cinema as psychological preparation In addition, we talk about this poster that was used in the movie. Is it a real poster? What was its purpose? Tell us what you think about our decoding of SECRET MISSION (1942) Have you seen this movie yet? If not, did listening to this episode make you want to watch it? On the other hand, if you have seen it, where do Dan and Tom get it right, and where do they get it wrong? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com. The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be! We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode! You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well. Episode Webpage: https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/secret-mission-1942-decoded/ #SecretMission1942 #ClassicSpyMovies #SpyFilmHistory #WartimeCinema #WWIISpyMovies #JamesMason #EspionageFilms #Spycraft #FilmHistory #OldHollywood #BritishCinema #PreJamesBond #SpyMoviePodcast
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
Folklorist Hugh William's first appearance on the show, and we talk about The Wild Hunt, Folklore, Shakespeare, Paganism, The Fae, Witchcraft and Skinwalkers, The Wendigo, Ghosts, and more...Outro Music is Ghoultown with Against a Crooked SkyBecome a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
Real Country and Western Music We are pulling out the 6th record of this seven record set that has really grown on me over the four and a half years of this show. Reader's Digest has compiled 83 classic country and western songs and arranged them in themes…all completely unabridged, unlike stories we would usually see from that publication. One side of this record features songs from the dusty trail. The other side features theme songs from Western TV and Movies. So, get ready to hear what is technically Tumbling Tumbleweeds Part 6 in Volume 246: Western Trails. For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. Credits and copyrights Various – Tumbling Tumbleweeds Label: Reader's Digest – RDA-229 / A Format: 7 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Box Set Released: 1982 Genre: Folk, World, & Country Style: Country We are pulling out Record six of this seven record box set and we'll hear eight of the 11 songs on sides K and L. Al Caiola - Theme From Bonanza written by Ray Evans, Jay Livingston This version was released in 1961 and became a hit song. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo written by Ennio Morricone who first recorded it in 1966 Hugo released his version in December 1967 and it was a hit song. Roy Rogers (King of the Cowboys) with Orchestra conducted by Perry Botkin - Along The Navajo Trail written by Eddie DeLange, Dick Charles, Larry Markes They released this version in September 1945. The Sons Of The Pioneers - Along The Santa Fe Trail written by Al Dubin, Hugh Williams, Edwina Coolidge This version was released in 1955, more than 10 years after recording it. The Sons Of The Pioneers - Twilight On The Trail written by Louis Alter, Sidney D. Mitchell Released in March 1960. Al Caiola - Theme From The Magnificent Seven written by Elmer Bernstein Released in September 1960. Warren Barker - Theme From Gunsmoke written by Glenn Spencer, Rex Koury Barker recorded his version in 1959 Roy Rogers and Dale Evans with The Whippoorwills and Orchestra - Happy Trails This was the First recording on April 21, 1952 I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain. #countryandwestern #wevegotbothkinds #oldcountrymusic #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories #fyp
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by** Music For The Soul Records **www,davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by Music For The Soul Records www.davesrarecds.com
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The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
Our first guest Hugh Williams recounts his close encounter with a big cat on a Worcestershire hillside. He also runs the Mysteries of Mercia website which explores quirks of history and folklore in the midlands and Mercia. As well as discussing his panther incident, Hugh mentions other big cat sightings he's heard of and even a dogman description he's received. He also considers the treatment of big cats in folklore, he touches on the black dog phenomenon, and he and Rick consider the black panthers reported in eastern Canada where Hugh is currently based. Our second guest Graham describes his recent incidents involving a large cat in County Durham. He and his dog were growled at from close quarters one winter evening, then months later, just a week before this podcast recording, they came close to a black panther at dusk. Graham explains how he's been coming to terms with the reality of big cats in the first few days after the experience. Both Hugh and Graham mention a feeling of ‘joining a club' after their cat encounters. Word of the week: liminal22 June 2025
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records **www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
The very best dance music from the last 30 years, from R&B to house, presented by Hugh Williams with DJ Nobby in the mix. The show is sponsored by **Music For The Soul Records** www.davesrarecds.com
A diver explores the depths of Loch Ness - on the lookout for a submerged World War Two plane. But suddenly, Hugh Williams finds himself trapped underwater. Something grabs him from below… and whatever it is, it's not letting go. With his air supply running down, Hugh must make a series of pivotal choices. One wrong move could spell the end… A Noiser production, written by Anne-Marie Bullock. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin chats all things Worcestershire and the surrounds with folklorist and author Hugh Williams.Born in Worcester at the heart of the English Midlands, Hugh has gone about things the old fashioned way. Which is to say, he has spent almost his whole life physically exploring, discovering and researching the stranger places of England's middle counties, and is deeply passionate about telling their stories.Part of this he does through his blog, which is absolutely amazing, and he has also written three books, The Mystery of Mercia Volumes I and II, which are collections of lore and folktales centred on the old Anglo Saxon kingdom of Mercia, and, more recently, The Magic of Mercia: A History of Witchcraft and Magic in the Midlands of England. Drawing on traditional sources as well as his own collecting and site visits, Hugh's work paints a vivid picture of the English heartlands, from their very beginnings right through to the present day. All of which has earned him a prominent position on social media, where he posts pictures and videos of his discoveries to tens of thousands of people. Plus, he's now moving into the world of TV presenting – he's just filmed for the new History Channel series Weird Britain which will be released next year! So, settle in for a chat which folds in Danish reeves being skinned and their outer layers pinned to cathedrals, Cunning Folk, giants, Wild Hunts, foliate heads, and much, much more!To learn more Hugh and his work, do visit his website at mysteriesofmercia.com and you can find him on social media via @mysteriesofmerciaThe Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode Martin is whisking us up to Worcestershire in England's West Midlands and telling us his take on the legend of "The Malvern Ogre."We start off chatting about what Martin calls 'a proper saint' - his namesake, St Martin - including his life as a goose-bothering wandering necromancer and the strange part-bloody, part-weather related traditions associated with today's festival of Martinmas. After that we set off for Worcestershire, a sometimes overlooked county with extraordinarily rich history and folklore to be found in just about every corner.We discuss topics including the very frequently-destroyed County Town of Worcester, the county's plethora of standing stones and its fractious past, then Martin grabs up his bottle of Worcestershire Sauce and chats through the county's extremely rich culinary heritage, and its offal-centred ancient delicacy, Tenbury Pie, for this week's County Dish.As for folklore, interspersed with some excerpts from next Saturday's Local Legends interview with Worcestershire local, folklorist and author Hugh Williams, we talk about the county's resident centaur, its fairies, black dog legend, a spontaneously combusting witch from Kidderminster, and much more besides.Then it's on to the main event: Martin's story, "The Malvern Ogre" which, in a change of pace from recent weeks, is a jolly tale about people-eating monsters, personal hygiene, and the magical power of kindness.We hope you enjoy it, and will be back on Thursday with a new Three Ravens Bestiary bonus episode about Nymphs and, if you're a Patreon supporter, our November Patreon Exclusive episode about The Medway Megaliths, all ahead of Saturday's full Local Legends chat with Hugh!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities! In this week's adventure, we delve into the mysterious realm of synchronicity with the incredible tale of Hugh Williams and the jaw-dropping coincidences that surrounded his name. Then, we take a plunge into the depths of the bizarre as we explore the strangest of recursive lakes, where reality seems to fold in on itself in a mesmerizing display of natural wonder. But wait, there's more! We uncover the electrifying mystery surrounding Nikola Tesla and the tantalizing question: Did this genius inventor actually communicate with beings from beyond our world? And finally, prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary life of Lillian Bland, a trailblazing figure whose daring exploits and unconventional achievements defy the constraints of her time. Join hosts Kat and Jethro on this unforgettable journey through the weird and wonderful, where every twist and turn will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality. Tune in now and prepare to expand your mind with The Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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