Podcast appearances and mentions of John Cleese

RMR 0385: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) [R] Genre: Comedy, Satire   Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terence Bayler, Carol Cleveland, Kenneth Colley, Neil Innes, Charles McKeown, John Young, Gwen Taylor, Sue Jones-Davies, Peter Brett        Director: Terry Jones Recorded on 2026-08-30

This week we have a bumper edition...so much going on in the world!  Should music be political?  Pasastoo Ahmadi;  The Swedish election corruption;  The CDU implode in Germany; The Houthis chant;  Xi Jinping and Donald Trump;  Deaths from Euthanasia in Canada outnumber deaths from guns in the US; Gang violence in South Africa; Muslim Suicide bombers in Nigeria; Country of the Week - North Korea; Liberal Democrats support men in womens spaces;  German serial killer misgendered; Palestinian activist turns out to be Israeli settle; Ed Milliband announces £88 million for Gaza whilst cutting UK army by £30 million; Newcastle Knights in Dreamland; Irish players snub Israelis; Brendan O'Neill on the takeover of the Irish elites;  Fauda again;  BBC reports terrorists as journalists; Hamas bodyguard protected in the UK;  Shanana Mahmood opens a new refugee route for Pakistan and Afghaistan; The attack on RAF Fairford; Abu Humza's wife gets another £70k for her state funded 5  bedroom home; Narnia goes woke; Muslims demand that John Cleese be cancelled; Death of the Pastors Wife; Die Fledermaus; The Bald President; Super Intelligence rather than Artificial Intelligence; Scotland's Education Secretary on what Education is;  University of Edinburgh drops Divinity degrees; The Sahara is shrinking; Feedback; Poetry - Shamus O'Rourke;  Jesus in Swansea; Salve Regina and the Pope in France; Jerry Eze in Old Trafford; and The Final Word - Psalm 1with music from the Dave Brubeck Quartet; Pink; Parastoo Ahmadi; The Kim Sisters; The Mooranbong Band;  Pink Floyd; Strauss; Rush; The Psalms Project;

Johnny Mac previews Netflix's Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (premiering Friday, Oct. 16, directed by Judd Apatow), described as an archival-footage documentary tracing Norm's rise on Weekend Update and legacy as a “comedian's comedian.” He notes Chris Fleming's Emmy frustration bit and jokes about handing NBC's 12:30 slot to Fleming. He covers Anthony Jeselnik launching a book club podcast on Bill Simmons' network, plays a Jo Koy weather-segment clip, and revisits backlash to Koy's Taylor Swift Golden Globes joke while mentioning criticism of Swift's new song. He discusses conflicting reports about Jimmy Kimmel's future at ABC, John Cleese's criticism of the BBC over pulled Mitchell and Webb sketches, and debate over whether Ali G perpetuates stereotypes, including comments from writer Colton Dunn. He shares a listener's Iceland hot-dog challenge success, teases Bowen Yang promoting skincare, and notes Ken Jeong  buying the A's.  00:16 Norm Macdonald Doc Preview00:50 Trailer Highlights Reel02:55 Why Norm Still Matters03:06 Chris Fleming Emmy Rant04:13 Jeselnik Book Club Podcast04:40 Jo Koy Weather Chaos Clip07:24 Jo Koy Taylor Swift Joke07:51 Jimmy Kimmel Exit Rumors08:29 John Cleese vs BBC Cuts10:31 Ali G Racism Debate11:25 Iceland Hot Dog Challenge12:04 Bowen Yang Skincare Ad12:57 SNL Stars Leaving Too Soon13:14 Ken Jeong Buys Into A's Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN!Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Eric Idle has spent a lifetime finding the funny side of almost everything. Long before he became one of the defining voices of British comedy, he was a boy shaped by loss, separation and a brutal education. His father died when Eric was just two years old, and at seven he was sent to boarding school in Wolverhampton, where discipline could be violent and laughter became something more than entertainment - it was a way of surviving.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Eric to trace the remarkable journey from a post-war childhood to Cambridge, the Footlights and, eventually, Monty Python. Eric recalls discovering the liberating power of rock 'n' roll and Beyond the Fringe, learning the mechanics of comedy alongside some of the brightest talents of his generation, and the unlikely chain of events that brought Python together.He reflects on the extraordinary people who have passed through his life, from John Cleese, Michael Palin and the rest of the Pythons to George Harrison, whose friendship changed the way Eric thought about life and death. Along the way, he talks about fame, friendship, family, creativity and the instinct that has repeatedly led him towards the places where the best times were being had.Now in his eighties, Eric also considers ageing, the friends he has lost and the life he has built away from the noise, including the home in Provence at the heart of his latest book.It's a funny, warm and unexpectedly moving conversation about loss, escape, friendship and the strange turns that can transform a life - and about why, after everything, it still helps to find something to laugh at.Find out more about Idle In Provence by Eric Idle hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

To watch the full episode of this week's spiked podcast, become a spiked supporter or a member of our YouTube channel: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/ https://www.youtube.com/@spiked/join  Josh Howie, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers on the public's fury over illegal migration, Andy Burnham's Ministry of Truth and the war on comedy, from John Cleese to Mitchell and Webb. Join us for the spiked podcast live at the Battle of Ideas on Saturday 17 October. Get 20 per cent off with the code SPIKED or via this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-of-ideas-2026-tickets-1851549427179?discount=SPIKED  If you're a spiked supporter, you can watch the full episode here: https://www.spiked-online.com/podcast/spiked-podcast-unlocked/  Or if you're a member of our YouTube channel, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked/membership  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave McArthur welcomes guest host Bill Hodges to not drink anything and talk about the 1988 comedy Oscar winner A Fish Called Wanda.

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news featuring Chris Rock discussing how fame has shifted from perks like free stuff to realizing fan interactions can make someone's day, and accepting celebrity as part of who he is. A GQ profile of Stavros Halikis covers fan encounters, the origins and appeal of the “Cum Town” podcast, its unexpected success, and his decision to leave despite major income to focus on his own work after self-funding projects. Jay Pharoah says comedians help people laugh through pain, notes Jay-Z enjoys his impression, and jokes about audience members sitting up front. Eric Idle tells The Telegraph about Monty Python tensions, rights and “Spamalot” royalties, the failed 1999 reunion and a scrapped final film idea, the 2014 O2 reunion's origin, John Cleese remarks, and changes to the group's veto/board dynamics. The Chicago Reader segment describes comedians' pre-show eating habits, favoring bland, protein-rich food and avoiding stomach trouble. 00:12 Chris Rock on Fame00:49 Stavros Bagel Fame Woes01:45 Come Town Origins02:54 Quitting at Peak Money03:55 Sandler Song and Future Collabs04:26 Jay Pharoah on Comedy04:51 Monty Python Feud Begins05:43 Royalties and Reunion Shows06:16 Cleese Idle Fallout07:10 Veto Power and Bitterness08:19 Comedians Pre Show Eating10:07 Sunday Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN!Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Resident Evil is back… and apparently it's actually GOOD?!The new Resident Evil has arrived to some of the strongest reviews the franchise has ever seen, so this week Radio Labyrinth asks the obvious question: did Hollywood finally figure out how to make Resident Evil work?We also get into the increasingly nasty public feud between Monty Python legends Eric Idle and John Cleese, and the big winners — and surprising omissions — from the 2026 Emmys.Plus, American Idol is moving production to Georgia, we check in on The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of Merlin, and Trailer Trash brings a loaded lineup including Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake, Black Sheeps, Hunting Gary Glitter, Christmas at the Kringles and HBO's Miller Night Football.Then it's Views or Snooze with Neagley, South Park and The Howard Stern Show, followed by this week's Staff Picks.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/lv8wvslgv20#ResidentEvil #RadioLabyrinth #HorrorMovies #MontyPython #CrystalLake▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Johnny Mac previews Stephen Colbert's guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and notes Kimmel will again tape a week of shows at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Sept. 28–Oct. 2. Eric Idle says “Python is dead,” rejects any Monty Python reunion (even without John Cleese), and hints at deeper issues amid past disputes over money and management, while Greg Daniels tells Variety an Office reunion isn't needed because the ending worked. Saturday Night Live Season 52 premieres Sept. 26 with host Jalen Brunson, followed by Dakota Johnson Oct. 3 and Shane Gillis Oct. 10. Other updates include Shane Gillis being spotted in Green Bay, Jo Koy's new special Blue in the Face, how Theo Von landed a Morgan Wallen preshow video, three new Drunk History episodes on Comedy Central's YouTube, releases from Cameron Esposito and Vanessa Gonzalez, and a plug for Chris Fleming at The Largo. 00:12 Colbert on Kimmel and Brooklyn Shows00:48 Monty Python Reunion Off01:59 Money Feud and Personal Fallout03:04 Host Remembers Working With Pythons03:33 No Office Reunion and SNL Hosts04:42 Shane Gillis Sighted in Green Bay05:11 Jo Koy New Special and Swift Joke05:50 Theo Von in Morgan Wallen Preshow06:32 Drunk History Returns on YouTube07:25 New Releases Esposito and Gonzalez08:05 Chris Fleming Live in LA08:42 Wrap Up and Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN!Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.This time it's the NEW SEASON, and Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a local radio studio where they have been tasked with taking listeners through the highlights coming to your TV this autumn, ready to take your calls about the Good Winter Telly - and the not-so-good - that kept us entertained on frosty back-to-school evenings in years gone by. In a Bob's Full House of a chat we'll be discovering Tommy Cooper's stance on the suedehead phenomenon, wading through Margaret Thatcher's torrent of letters to Boxpops, encountering Emmerdale Farm Hauntology and Trades Union Congress Folk Horror, disputing the branched timeline of Alan Partridge's headmasters, not buying a Merlin Tonto Optimus Prime Victorian Time Machine Opening Titles Of The Wombles Marvellous Mechanical Mouse-Organ, querying the lack of a Terry And June synopsis and why this might point towards a crossover with The Wire, revealing why Professor Yaffle had 'beef' with The Two Davids, attending a demonstration by the Derek Jameson Wokerati and generally debating whether or not to watch There's Fucking Millions Of Us Presenting This, Barbara Cartland's Condensation and Last Of The Ewok Summer Wine. Not to mention trying to work out what on Earth those TV Times 'genre' icons were actually about. Call in and tell us if you know what time The Kraken is on now!You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/. Bob and Georgy joined me for similarly seasonal chats about some of their favourite forgotten Christmas trimmings here, the rain-lashed joys of the Great British Summertime here, the spooky and sparkly delights of Halloween and Bonfire Night here and chocolate-scoffing Easter standbys here, You can also find Bob on Looks Unfamiliar chatting about The Tom O'Connor Roadshow, Giant Hogweed, Can't Get A Ticket (For The World Cup) by Peter Dean, Glee Bars, J. Edward Oliver's ‘Abolish Tuesdays' and How To Be A Wally here, Eighties ‘Tabloid Celebrities', Accidentally Kelly Street by Frente!, The Two Ronnies' ‘Mileaway', Rude Food, Suggs On Saturday and School Folk Songs here and Tucker's Luck, Pookiesnackenburger, We Wanna Be Famous by Buster Gobsmack And Eats Filth', game show contestants' occupations being booed by the studio audience and the lost ancient art of the paper plate and shaving foam Custard Pie here, and Georgy on Indoor League, Re-Joyce!, the The Animals In The Box sketch, the Paul Squire Fan Club, Pippa Dolls, Pig In The Middle and Good Winter Telly here, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, Go For Broke!, Last Chance Lottery, Fry's Five Centres and Vesta Ready Meals here and the EKCO Hostess Trolley, Terry's Spartan, A Sharp Intake Of Breath, John Cleese's How To Win Holes By Influencing People, Charlie Chester's Sunday Soapbox and tuning your radio in to the television signal here. You can also find Georgy and Bob on The Golden Age Of Children's TV talking about Bod here and The Owl Service here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. Just avoid that lot from Houseparty while you're about it.

Comedian, broadcaster and author Andrew Doyle, creator of the satirical persona Titania McGrath, joins Dane Giraud to unpack how Britain is sliding back towards blasphemy law, not by name, but through the language of "hate," "harm" and "Islamophobia" - and why that should worry New Zealanders with an election on the horizon.Doyle and Giraud trace the case of Hamit Coskun, convicted after burning his own Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London in protest at Erdogan, whose attackers were treated by the original judge as evidence his own protest had incited hatred. The conviction was overturned on appeal, and then the Crown Prosecution Service tried to have that appeal quashed. They cover the recent threats made against Doyle's friend John Cleese over his UK tour dates, why "Islamophobia" functions as a word designed to ring-fence a belief system from criticism, and why hate speech laws historically did more to help the Nazis than hinder them. The conversation ranges across antisemitism inside supposedly anti-racist movements, the authoritarian instinct behind censorship, and why Doyle, who says he isn't anti-migration, thinks the real failure has been demanding assimilation to core liberal values.Andrew is in New Zealand from 12-16 September for the No Offence Taken Tour, starting with the Free Speech Union's AGM in Auckland, where a panel on blasphemy laws follows his keynote. Tickets: https://fsu.nz/events/andrew-doyleWe're fighting to keep blasphemy law from returning by the back door before the election. Chip in: https://fsu.nz/donate/no-blasphemy-laws/Support the show https://www.fsu.nz/ https://x.com/NZFreeSpeech https://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/ https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnzPromoted by Free Speech Union New Zealand Inc, PO Box 10423, The Terrace, Wellington 6143.Support the showhttps://www.fsu.nz/https://x.com/NZFreeSpeechhttps://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnz

Episode 267: Join us this week as we usher in autumn with good friend Nichole of Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast. Here to take a whimsical, childhood journey with us, as we review the classic  animated series Over the Garden Wall from 2014, and that's a rock fact!Make sure to join us next week where we will be covering the 1987 film, Flowers in the Attic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

In this 1961st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Monty Python co-founder John Cleese about his upcoming visit to Toronto for Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, his thoughts on Trump and the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada, his ever advancing age and more.A version of this podcast without programmatic ads is available to all Toronto Mike'd Patrons at patreon.com/torontomike.Toronto Mike'd, an award-winning podcast, is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si la semana pasada titulamos nuestro especial de Colección “De miedo”, ésta cambiamos de género y nos ocupamos de cuatro grandes genios de la comedia en el cine. De risa, va la cosa. Tenemos a un italiano, Alberto Sordi, uno de los rostros más representativos del humor cinematográfico de su país. También a un norteamericano, Danny Kaye, actor y cantante muy famoso en el Hollywood de los años 40 y 50. John Cleese, el alto de los Monty Python, es otro de nuestros protagonistas y cerrando este póquer de ases de la comedia Mario Moreno “Cantinflas”, el cómico más popular que ha dado el cine hablado en español.

Hollywood legend Rob Schneider (SNL, Deuce Bigalow, Grown Ups) joins Andrew Gold in the desert. in this deep dive, Rob reveals why he's choosing to stay in "Siberia" rather than conform to the new authoritarianism of the film world. From secret phone calls with A-list stars who are too afraid to speak out, to his famous (and surprisingly touching) confrontation with Robert De Niro, Rob pulls back the curtain on the "blacklisting" happening behind the scenes. We explore the "politics of envy," why critics have always had it out for him, and the emotional toll of being "canceled" by his own family. This isn't just about movies—it's a conversation about the collapse of Western institutions, the rise of "suicidal empathy," and why Rob believes that "silly is king" in a world that has lost its sense of humor. Whether you're a fan of classic SNL comedy or you're here for the "heretical" truth-telling, this interview is a must-watch. 00:00 The Hollywood Blacklist: Who's Really in Control? 04:40 The Politics of Envy: James Cameron & The Titanic Backlash 08:45 The Secret Discussion with Jerry Seinfeld at SNL 50 11:15 Why the Studio System is Collapsing in Real Time 13:30 Was Senator McCarthy Right? The New Blacklist 16:25 The Usurpation of Movements: From Rights to Grifts 19:10 Why Hollywood Executives Fear for Their Beach Houses 24:50 Selective Outrage: The Hamas Massacre & Celebrity Silences 28:40 The "French Model" vs. The American Typecast 31:55 Why English Actors Are More "Honest" About the Money 34:55 Richard Dreyfuss and the Reality of Winning an Oscar 39:00 The Status Trap: Why Hollywood Stars Are So Fragile 42:30 Adam Sandler's Loyalty in a Career of "Siberia" 46:20 The Saskatchewan Benefit: Jokes That Got Me Banned 51:25 Secret Calls: The A-Listers Who Agree with Me in Private 53:20 The Daughter I Lost: Forgiveness & The Family Divide 58:30 Finding Faith: How Christianity Changed the Game 01:05:50 Why Dave Chappelle is the Modern Prophet 01:11:30 John Cleese, Silly Icons, and the Future of Comedy #RobSchneider #Hollywood #CancelCulture #AndrewGold #Heretics #AdamSandler #JerrySeinfeld #FreeSpeech #Comedy #HollywoodUnfiltered #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is broadcaster Georgy Jamieson, trying to distribute heat evenly between her recollections of the ECKCO Hostess Trolley, Terry's Spartan, A Sharp Intake Of Breath, John Cleese's How To Win Holes By Influencing People, Charlie Chester's Sunday Soapbox and the lost art of tuning your radio in to the television signal. Along the way we'll be declining to try Heston Blumenthal's Bouncing Casserole, finding out when Ronnie Corbett looks more like Ronnie Corbett than Ronnie Corbett, trying not to think about what a 'Super-Bath' might involve and watching what happens when Peter Cook takes John Cleese's advice on how to write a letter to Bob Fischer...You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/. You can also find Georgy on Looks Unfamiliar talking about Indoor League, Re-Joyce!, the Animals In The Box sketch, the Paul Squire Fan Club, Pippa Dolls, Pig In The Middle and Good Winter Telly here and Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, Go For Broke!, Last Chance Lottery, Fry's Five Centres and Vesta Ready Meals here. as well as joining Bob Fischer for a festively tinged chat about some of the signs that Christmas was coming that you just don't get any more here and a similarly Kiss Me Quick Hat-averting Summer-themed chat here, standing well back for a joint Halloween slash Bonfire Night party here and trying to stage their own ill-advised 'Easter Parade' here. Georgy also gave us her milkshake-questioning thoughts on Bod in The Golden Age Of Children's TV here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. They didn't do a Coffee Spartan. Or at least as far as anyone can tell from that one smudgey photo of the back of a box of them.

0:00 - Hey, our 600th episode is going to be Spider-Man!2:15 - Cats and John Cleese.4:15 - Conner pledges to watch “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, the original series. 12:10 - REVIEW - “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die” (2026). No spoilers yet. This is equal parts complaining about Hulu.25:40 - SPOILERS for the film, but we want to talk about the ending.-----Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin WeldonTheme Music by Dustin WeldonProduced & Engineered by Conner DempseyPowered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere ProSpecial Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Hvor er Danmarks J.K. Rowling eller John Cleese? Det spørger Christopher Arzrouni, der var folketingskandidat for Liberal Alliance og debattør. Han mener de største danske kunstnere forholder sig overraskende tavse sammenlignet med dem i eksempelvis England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Ward grew up on a council estate in Exeter, England, obsessed with pirate radio, chart positions, and — oddly — record labels. That obsession, plus a teenage belief that Sweden had cracked the code on a fairer society, eventually carried him across the North Sea, first as a chartered accountant, then as one of Swedish television and radio's most recognisable voices for decades.Stuart hosted Night Flight Scandinavia and Top Gear Nordic (a name he lifted straight from John Peel's old BBC show, nothing to do with cars), interviewed everyone from Paul McCartney to Barry Humphries to Pelé, ran the Polar Music Prize — often called the Nobel Prize of music — and, in between all of it, tried and failed to build a political career in the UK Labour Party before finding his footing instead in Swedish politics. He also spent over a decade at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and lived in Thailand for eighteen years.In this episode, Stuart and host Bob Wells talk about chasing a dream with zero self-confidence, what changes when you go from radio to television, the etiquette of never looking starstruck, and why curiosity — not talent — might be the real secret behind a rich life.In This Episode You'll LearnHow a working-class boy from Exeter who could name every record label on the UK charts ended up in the Swedish music businessWhy Stuart moved to Sweden as a chartered accountant in 1973 — and why he stayedThe real story behind the name "Top Gear Nordic" (hint: it's a John Peel tribute, not a car show)What it was like trading a UK parliamentary candidacy for a life with the man he loved, at a time when that wasn't something you talked about openlyThe unglamorous technical side of early live TV versus the freewheeling looseness of radioWhy one veteran cameraman told Stuart he had a rare gift for getting people to open up on cameraStuart's interviews with Paul McCartney (who ended up interviewing him), Barry Humphries/Dame Edna, John Cleese, Pelé, and Björn BorgThe Swedish concept of Jantelagen — a kind of built-in social suspicion of standing out — and how it echoes attitudes Stuart encountered growing up in EnglandHow Stuart came to run the Polar Music Prize, founded by ABBA's co-creator Stig Anderson to bridge classical music's snobbery and popular music's lack of respectWhy the King of Sweden presents the Polar Music Prize the same way he presents the Nobel Prizes — and the historical reason the Nobel Peace Prize alone is awarded in Oslo, not StockholmThe office politics and "dinosaurs" Stuart contended with while running a prestigious international prizeLife after presenting: over a decade working at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok, eighteen years living in Thailand, and returning to Sweden to restart his political career with the Social DemocratsWhy door-to-door canvassing at 77 has led to some surprising language moments — including conversations in fluent Thai that stopped Swedish neighbours in their tracksStuart's take on what actually produces a zest for life: curiosity, self-belief, and refusing to assume the world only exists in whatever room you happen to be standing inResources;The Polar Music Prize Royal Swedish Academy of MusicYouTube: Stuart Ward Top GearQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Send us Fan MailWe trace a straight line from a 1697 blasphemy execution to modern cancel culture by focusing on one variable: the cost of turning speech into coordinated punishment. We break down how social media creates common knowledge at near-zero cost, making outrage faster, bigger, and harder to control. • Thomas Aikenhead's case as a story about information and enforcement costs • Transaction costs as the hidden limiter on persecution and social punishment • The First Amendment limiting state coercion while leaving private sanctions intact • Social media as a collapse in the cost of broadcasting accusations • Common knowledge as the trigger for coordinated action by strangers • Justine Sacco as the early template for modern cancellation dynamics • Brendan Eich, Emmanuel Cafferty, James Damore, and PyCon “donglegate” as repeating patterns • John Cleese on offense and the urge to control others' behavior • Listener letters on healthcare markets, consolidation, and transaction costs • Certificate of need laws and price systems that shape competitionAmy Poehler's super bowl ad (Dongle!):John Cleese on cancel cultureLetters:Dr. Anthony Digiorgio, UCSF, Graphic Novel Claim Denied, Off Label IdeasSurgery Center of OklahomaBook-o-da-week:Steven Pinker's When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life  Scribner, 2025. If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com !You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz 

English comedian and actor on Fawlty Towers, the play, which is coming to Ireland.

Following its success in London, 'Fawlty Towers the Play' is coming to Dublin. The play, comprising three adapted episodes from the 1970s show, will be in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from the 28th of July until the 1st of August.Comedy legend John Cleese, who has adapted the play for the stage, joins Ciara to discuss!

If putting on shoes makes you feel more naked… what does that say about everything else we think we know? This episode of The JB and Sandy Show takes listeners on a wildly unpredictable ride—starting with an absurd but hilarious observation and ending with a deeper look at one of Austin's most talked-about mysteries. The laughs begin instantly as Tricia delivers one of the most memorable lines of the day: “If you're totally naked and want to feel more naked, just put on some shoes.”What follows is a rapid-fire conversation about awkward moments, unexpected vulnerabilities, and the surprising humor found in the most random places. It's the kind of opening that perfectly captures the offbeat charm of the show. From there, the conversation pivots to something much bigger—Austin's growing obsession with soccer. With the city ranking as one of the top markets watching the World Cup, the team dives into the excitement, the athleticism, and the sheer disbelief at what players can do. One moment stands out as JB tries to describe a play in terms Texans can understand, leaving everyone both impressed and entertained.The energy stays high during “Care, Don't Care,” where the crew reacts to surprising celebrity collaborations and unexpected entertainment news. Whether it's Will Ferrell's unconventional promo or John Cleese still hoping for a dream role, the segment delivers quick laughs and sharp commentary. But the most gripping part of the episode comes when the show turns toward a local mystery that has captured attention for years. After a detailed investigation into multiple deaths near downtown waterways, the discussion raises questions, challenges assumptions, and leaves listeners wondering what they really believe. It's a moment that shifts the tone—balancing curiosity with caution and reminding everyone how complex real-life stories can be. At the same time, the humor never fades. Sandy shares a childhood story so vivid and intense it includes this unforgettable line: “I went at him like a spider monkey.” It's a perfect example of how the show blends outrageous personal memories with everyday storytelling. The episode wraps with another exciting round of Minute to Win It, where a longtime listener steps up to the challenge and proves that sometimes, the simplest questions are the most fun. Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to standout moments like:“You'll feel more naked… just by putting on shoes.”“He curved that ball… and hit it with his head. It was unbelievable.”“I went at him like a spider monkey.”It's a mix of humor, curiosity, and real-life conversation that makes this episode impossible to ignore. Don't miss out.Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves a good laugh and a fascinating story—because this one has both.

On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews The Brothers Grimsby — also released as Grimsby — Louis Leterrier's 2016 spy-action gross-out comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong.In this episodeEngland week, recorded in the heat with the dads trying to finish before England kick offPete's return to the podcast, Dan's absence, and Reegs charging the show with bringing the game into disreputeTop 5 England, interpreted very loosely and therefore correctlyEnglish stereotypes in film: bad teeth, bad food, villains, tea, class, accents, and mayonnaise in every supermarket sandwichFawlty Towers, Basil Fawlty, “Don't mention the war”, John Cleese, Connie Booth, and only needing 12 episodes to become immortalSidey's childhood Morris dancing, complete with bells, sticks, pagan energy, and possible darknessCris's first memory of England via Italia '90, Gary Lineker, black-and-white TV, Romania after the revolution, and the schoolboy joy of Lineker's unfortunate bowel incidentDave England from Jackass, yellow snow cones, giant hands, Bam Margera, and whether Jackass has run its courseReegs on Chris Morris as a great English exponent of absurd, shocking satire with moral integrity: The Day Today, Brass Eye, Jam, Nathan Barley, Four Lions, and The Day Shall ComeFilms and figures with England / Englishness attached: This Is England, The English Patient, Hugh Grant, Sting, Guy Ritchie, Lock, Stock, Snatch, Sherlock Holmes, Blackadder, London black cabs, fake taxis, and World Cup songsCris nominating James Bond as the foreigner's English archetype: classy, gadget-heavy, car-driving, womanising, and very stereotypicalReegs choosing The Impossible Job, Graham Taylor, Ronald Koeman, “Do I not like that?”, and English football's appetite for destroying managersPete inflicting Grimsby / The Brothers Grimsby on the groupThe dads' expectations going in, Sidey deliberately avoiding it, and the reputation of the film after the Rebel Wilson allegations around Sacha Baron CohenLouis Leterrier's action credentials: The Transporter, Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, and the surprisingly strong action staging hereScott Adkins appreciation, the “Ukrainian Ben Affleck” / Boyka chat, and calls to do an Undisputed movieThe opening sex-in-a-bed-shop gag and the film immediately declaring its level of subtletyNobby's Grimsby life: 11 children, one grandchild called Django Unchained, a son called Skeletor, and the “Luke because he's got leukemia” jokeMark Strong as Sebastian, MI6's most lethal agent, and the very good first-person action sequence influenced by Hardcore Henry director Ilya NaishullerIsla Fisher, Ian McShane, Penélope Cruz, Rebel Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe, Johnny Vegas, Ricky Tomlinson, and Daniel Radcliffe / Donald Trump legal-disclaimer jokesThe brothers' backstory: orphaned, separated in childhood, and Nobby sacrificing his own future so Sebastian can be adoptedThe movie's attempt at sincerity, and why it is mostly undercut by everything else being relentlessly stupidThe poisoned dart sequence, the “left testicle” escalation, and Mark Strong playing total nonsense completely straightThe pre-ejaculate callback and the point at which Pete's wife apparently started laughing properlyThe South Africa section, heroin detour, seduction misunderstanding, and blocked toilet gagThe elephant sequence: foreshadowed by National Geographic, then pushed to an absolutely filthy breaking pointPenélope Cruz's villain plot: a “World Cure” scheme that is actually a eugenics / population-control virus targeting the poor via the World Cup finalThe dads questioning the film's attempted class satire when so much of the movie has already made working-class Grimsby the punchlineThe pitch invasion climax, fireworks, the virus in the rockets, and the brothers taking one for the teamThe hospital ending, elephant semen as accidental antidote / skin-elasticity miracle, and the pan-pipe gagWhether the film is actually good, or just so committed to its stupidity that it becomes funnyBad Dads consensusSidey: Expected to hate it, laughed much more than expected, and lands on a strong recommend despite admitting the film probably is awful in many obvious ways.Pete: Also gives a strong recommend, arguing that while lots of it is preposterous and eye-rollingly stupid, the bits that hit deliver proper belly laughs.Reegs: Notes that it is not nearly as sharp satirically as Borat or Brüno, and that the class satire is muddled, but agrees the extremity and straight-faced delivery make it work more often than expected.Cris: Enjoys the ridiculousness and joins in the disbelief at just how far the film pushes each gross-out set piece.Final takeThe Brothers Grimsby is not elegant, subtle, or especially coherent as satire. It is, however, a film with surprisingly solid action, Mark Strong treating absolute filth like a serious spy thriller, and Sacha Baron Cohen pushing every joke past the point of taste and into a kind of horrible inevitability. The dads feared the worst, laughed anyway, and somehow ended up recommending it.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Happy Friday! Today we started things out high on basketball, despite it being the USA's first match in the World Cup tonight (more on that later). A carjacker made a rather odd pitstop in the middle of his crime spree, some poor Granny went to TikTok to complain about being kicked out of her nursing home for partying, and we learned about the infamous soccer announcer Andres Cantor and how he gears up for his legendary goal calls. John Cleese takes a swipe at us Yanks when it comes to soccer, and we all fessed up to who our "hall pass" is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Retro Fandango! In this episode, we're checking into one of the most beloved and influential sitcoms ever made: Fawlty Towers.Join us as we take a look at the chaotic world of Basil Fawlty, his long-suffering wife Sybil, the endlessly confused Manuel, and the unforgettable guests who somehow survive their stay. We'll discuss how the series came to be, John Cleese's inspiration for the character, memorable episodes, behind-the-scenes stories, and why a show that only produced 12 episodes continues to be celebrated decades later.We'll also explore the show's lasting impact on television comedy, its place in British pop culture, and some of the modern controversies surrounding certain episodes and content.Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Fawlty Towers for the first time, grab your room key and join us for a stay at television's most disastrous hotel!

Back in 2016, Word Balloon welcomed the late great satirist and comedy legend Tony Hendra for a fascinating conversation that covered everything from modern political comedy to the birth of some of the most influential comedy institutions of the last fifty years.Tony joined us to promote the comedy album Are There Any Triggers Out There?, but the discussion quickly became a remarkable tour through his own comedy history. Hendra was one of the founding creative voices behind National Lampoon and The National Lampoon Radio Hour, which became the first national sketch comedy showcase for performers like Gilda Radner, Christopher Guest, John Belushi, Bill Murray, and many other future comedy giants before their rise on Saturday Night Live and beyond.Tony also co-wrote National Lampoon's Lemmings, the legendary off-Broadway stage parody of Woodstock and youth culture that became a launching pad for many of the same performers and helped define the aggressive, counterculture edge of 1970s American comedy. We also talked about Tony's years at Cambridge Footlights, where he performed sketch comedy alongside future Monty Python members John Cleese and Graham Chapman during a revolutionary era for British comedy.And of course, fans know Tony best on screen as the hilariously exasperated Ian Faith, manager of This Is Spinal Tap, delivering some of the film's most quotable moments while trying to hold together the world's most disastrous rock band.It's a funny, insightful conversation with one of comedy's sharpest and most influential voices

John Cleese explores the surprising habits behind creativity, originality, and breakthrough thinking. With humor and insight, he explains why the most creative people tolerate uncertainty longer, avoid rushed decisions, and embrace playfulness. This episode will inspire you to slow down, think deeper, and create space for your best ideas to emerge.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: John Cleese's Legendary 1991 Speech About CreativityHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over a seven-decade career, Michael Frayn has been acclaimed as a novelist, playwright, journalist, translator & memoirist. From his comedies – including the stage farce Noises Off, and a screenplay for Clockwise starring John Cleese, and the novels Headlong and Skios – to the complex political, historical and scientific themes of his stage plays Democracy and Copenhagen, he has been prolific in a diverse array of genres and subjects. He is also renowned for his stage adaptations of the works of Russian writers including Anton Chekhov. At 92, Michael Frayn advised on a recent revival of Copenhagen for the Hampstead Theatre. Producer: Edwina PitmanArchive used:Extract from To A Skylark, Percy Bysshe Shelley, read by Timothy West, BBC Radio 4, 27 April 1998 Extract from Spies, Michael Frayn, read by Martin Jarvis, BBC Radio 4, 29 April 2002 Clip from Wild Honey, Michael Frayn/Anton Chekov, BBC Radio 4, 20 January 1989 Extract from Scoop, Evelyn Waugh, read by Robert Hardy, BBC Radio 4, 3 April 1998 Clip from Noises Off, Peter Bogdanovich, 1992 Clip from Clockwise, Christopher Morahan, 1986 Clip from Copenhagen, Howard Davies, 2002

Rory Bremner is a national treasure. He's Britain's best-known impressionist, satirist and comedian – bringing to life everyone from the likes of Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Boris Johnson and Tony Blair to Billy Connolly, Ian Mckellen and John Cleese. But, did you know that he is also a translator of operas, a columnist, writer, presenter, ballroom dancer and actor? And also that he actively supports a great number of good causes; one being the UK ADHD Partnership of which he is patron? In this podcast, Rory reflects on his life and career. If you would like to find out how the mind of a genius comedian works, learn about the challenges yet extraordinary upsides of having ADHD, or just need cheering up, this podcast is for you! Related links  Enquire here - Rory Bremner  Bandwidth Conversations is proudly sponsored by Klira.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

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This week we look at some of the more positive things going on....including the Pope vs the President; the fightback against assisted suicide; the return of chocolate; Britain returning to oil; John Cleese recognising the persecution of Christians in Nigeria; Country of the week - Algeria; Feedback;  Deep Purple in Japan; You are not a Victim - Konstantin Kisin; Student outreach in Armenia; Dame Jud Dench on Shakespeare; and the Final Wordwith music from Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Babymetal, Farrell,  Tarwaan n Darwed, Reformed and Dangerous, Deep Purple and Handal

This week, Monique, Amelia, and Stacey are discussing the ‘Jessica’ hack gone slightly awry. We talked about it. Our listeners tried it, and some of the results were…spooky. So, why has even Jessica Biel weighed in on this viral trend? Also, we unpack the YouTube-ification of Netflix and why Danny Goh and Miss Rachel are suddenly taking over our Netflix profiles. We dive into the ‘Wild West’ of YouTube and why it’s banned in Monz’s house after a Peppa Pig incident. Plus, we talk about the list of things you must be able to perform to be considered a fully-fledged ‘Supreme Adult’. From public speaking to calling the doctor yourself, what exactly is a normal sleep pattern when you have small humans anyway? And, we discuss ‘The Lunchbox Theory’ and why we collectively need to lower the bar and become ‘underachieving’ parents. The Recommendations Stacey: The Swan Princess (1994) – Now on Netflix! It features a French frog voiced by John Cleese and a princess who demands more than just 'you're pretty'. Amelia: Taco Goat Cheese Pizza – A $15 card game that actually makes teenagers laugh. Monique: Biozet Attack – The supermarket laundry detergent with the magic enzyme that actually gets the 'funk' out of bed-wetting accidents. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud The 3-Hour Mum & The Viral 'Jessica' Hack Golden Retriever Dads & The ‘You Come Last’ Rule The Celebrity Who Loves Bad Kids & The Sibling Effect The Bad Habit That's Back & The Politics Of ‘Bagsing’ New Twin Dad Luca Enters The Chat & Divorce Just Got A Rebrand Empty Weekend Parenting & The Viral Rocking Chair Test Wait, Did We Just Witness The Ultimate Co-Parenting Sin? The Problem With Being The 'Easy Kid' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I'm the breadwinner, and my husband stays home. Stop asking this one question.' 'I thought training for a marathon meant weeks of mum guilt. This one moment changed everything.' 'I thought I was raising my son right. Then he made one comment.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Monique Bowley Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Content Manager: Talissa Bazaz Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Jacob Round Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday, April 14th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Actor John Cleese speaks up against Nigerian Christian genocide TruthNigeria's verified civilian deaths for Easter weekend stands at 55 people — a terrible tragedy for the nation. Nigeria remains, by far, the most deadly nation in the world for those who have received the Christian faith. John Cleese, the well-known “Monty Python" comic actor, expressed concern about the massacres of Christians in Nigeria.  On the X platform, he wrote, “It looks rather as though Black Lives Don't Matter.” Writing about [the Nigerian massacres], he said, “Could damage the image of the murderers who killed these poor people.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán defeated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered a massive defeat in the elections on Sunday night. Orbán lost to opposition candidate Péter Magyar by a vote of 53% to 39%. Magyar's party, the Respect and Freedom Party, is also on track to gain a supermajority in the Hungarian Parliament.  Magyar broke from Orban's party after multiple scandals surfaced, one of which involved a coverup for a pedophile. Daniel 2:21 speaks of the sovereignty of God over the nations. It says, “And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” Earlier this year, Hungarian prosecutors indicted the mayor of Budapest for organizing a homosexual pride event last June, attended by over 100,000 people. Gergely Karácsony defied a ban imposed by Viktor Orban's government. United State to block Strait of Hormuz The United States is set to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, reports NBC News. This comes as an unsteady ceasefire has settled over the region and oil prices continue to rise.  President Donald Trump told Fox News that the blockade would not affect talks with Iran. TRUMP: “They haven't left the bargaining table. I predict they come back and they give us everything we want. And I told my people, ‘I want everything. I don't want 90% I don't want 95%.' I told them, ‘I want everything.'” Vice President Vance: Iran better not build a nuclear weapon Vice President J.D. Vance, who recently returned from peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, reaffirmed the United States' commitment to making sure Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon. VANCE: “The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon.” 60% of Americans view Israel unfavorably now American's attitude towards the nation of Israel  is shifting.   A recent Pew Research survey found that the percentage of Americans viewing Israel unfavorably has increased from 42% in 2022 to 60% most recently.  And that represents a 6% uptick from last year's survey. Now, 41% of Republicans and 80% of Democrats view Israel unfavorably. And 70% of U.S. adults under age 50 have an unfavorable view of Israel as well, according to the survey. This may be due in part to the shrinkage of the white Evangelical base in America — dropping off from 23% to roughly 14% of the population since the year 2000.  California gubernatorial candidate ends campaign over sexual misconduct California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell terminated his campaign after being accused of sexual misconduct by several women, reports The Western Journal. Swalwell, who currently serves in the US House of Representatives, was pressured by fellow Democrats to leave the race, and also saw his own staffers quit.  On X, Swalwell posted, “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that's my fight, not a campaign's.”  He also said this in a video. Listen. SWALWELL: “I do not suggest to you in any way that I'm perfect or that I'm a saint. I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past, but those mistakes are between me and my wife. And to her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position. I also apologize to you if in any way you have doubted your support for me, but I think you know who I am.” However, last night, the alleged reprobate announced plans to resign from Congress altogether.  In related news, liberal Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas, who sexually harassed at least two of his staffers, also announced he will resign, reports the San Antonio Express-News. America's housing market in trouble The U.S. housing market suffered a bad month-on-month drop in sales of existing homes in March.   This marks the longest bad run on housing sales in at least 25 years, going on four years now. Americans spend 50% more time on phones today than 2022 Consumer Affairs reports that the average American checks their phones 205 times a day. They are on their phones for four hours and 30 minutes a day, up 50% since 2022. And this is new. Consumers are now using the Pet Phone to stay in touch with their pets, mind you, throughout the day, complete with two-way video calling and an Artificial Intelligence motion detector that gets the pet in touch with his owner. “A Great Awakening” Christian film already seen by 500,000 Americans And finally, George Whitefield set America aflame with righteousness in the 1740s. Charles Spurgeon wrote that “Whitefield stands unrivalled among preachers of the Gospel.  … No other man seems to have wielded such a mighty influence over so many hearts.” Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones called him “the greatest English preacher of all time.” These were days of Acts 4:31: “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” And now, Sight and Sound films production, A Great Awakening, has taken in $4.9 million at the U.S. box office.  The story of the great evangelist, George Whitefield, and his outreach to Benjamin Franklin, has now been seen by about 500,000 Americans. Impressively, it has a 97% audience approval rating and a 69% approval rating from the Rotten Tomatoes Tomato-meter.   The film is still showing in about 1,000 theaters across America this week. But get your tickets today, like the McManus Family did, since the last day in the theaters will be this Thursday, April 16th. Watch the trailer and get tickets through special links in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. www.AGreatAwakening.com Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, April 14th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The eyes have it -- at least they do if you are Marty Feldman who came of comedy age along with the Pythons and other masters of British absurdity. Starting off as a comedy writer, Marty soon found roles in front of the camera as well with turns in "At Last the 1948 Show" and his own shows "Marty" and "The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine". And if you don't know him from those, how about his delightful turn as Igor in Mel Brooks' masterpiece "Young Frankenstein". A chain smoker for most of his life, Marty passed on far too soon, but he leaves a most impressive body of work -- and one more time -- those eyes! As always find extra cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Marty? Marty's eyes were the subject of a novelty hit by comedian Bruce "Baby-man" Baum. Here's Marty Feldman Eyes. https://youtu.be/k-Wb80MW6c4?si=Rr30BrFVUTLu3r-T As head writer for the Frost Report Marty was at the forefront of British satire in the 1960s. Here's a very pointed sketch he penned about the British class system. https://fb.watch/Gu53QDMWUo/   At Last the 1948 Show teamed up Marty with other future legends Graham Chapman and John Cleese -- along with other British comedy luminaries. Here's Marty in a role often played later by Michael Palin and John Cleese slow burning as only he can. https://fb.watch/Gu50pQvIX6/   Marty had a huge breakout moment as Igor in Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein. Just make sure you pronounce it correctly! https://youtu.be/F8BvfHSjwqw?si=JhCk41xm8iKR_Ani

Head to http://factormeals.com/nostalgia50off and use code nostalgia50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/nostalgia People have wanted him to review it for awhile, but will Nostalgia Critic have plenty of laughs or plenty of groans for the early 2000s comedy? Let's take a look at Rat Race. Join our YouTube Members - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiH828EtgQjTyNIMH6YiOSw/join Last weeks Nostalgia Critic - https://youtu.be/1RAeCf2XNmI Check out our store - https://channelawesome.myshopify.com/ Support this month's charity - https://solvecfs.org/ Rat Race is a 2001 comedy film directed by Jerry Zucker. Written by Andy Breckman, the film is inspired by Stanley Kramer's 1963 film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and it features an ensemble cast consisting of Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding Jr., Wayne Knight, Jon Lovitz, Kathy Najimy, Lanei Chapman, Breckin Meyer, Amy Smart, Seth Green, Vince Vieluf and Dave Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. With April Fool's Day this week, we're tickling our funny bones and covering classic comedies (pre-1990) this week. On today's episode, Mirandia Berthold is reviewing “Monty Python And The Holy Grail” from 1975 starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones.

Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that hopes you find your queerest happily ever after.  This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out and talk about why the animated fairytale, Charming, Should've Been Gay. One thing Charming does have going for it is a wildly stacked cast. We're talking Ashley Tisdale, Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne, John Cleese and Sia all in one place. Unfortunately, even a big name cast couldn't save this film from receiving a 22% on Rotten Tomatoes. We're pretty sure the only way to save Charming from a fate worse than choking on a poison apple is to make it gay. And judging by the amount of reviews that say things like, “Does anyone else think Prince Charming is aro/ace?”, we're all on the same page.  Charming is a queer story from the jump, starting with the Prince's curse. This man is cursed to have every woman he meets fall in love with him. We're pretty sure that if you, a man, view hot women constantly throwing themselves at you as a curse, you might be at least a little bit (very) gay. Charming laments being unable to find his one true love while juggling simultaneous engagements to Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. He appears doomed to be a player, unable to find his true love amongst a sea of unlimited suitors. That is until Lenore, who is mysteriously immune to the Prince's charms, takes a page out of Mulan's book and disguises herself as a man. While the movie doesn't explain why the curse does not work on her, we think there's two simple explanations; 1. Lenore is a lesbian and/or 2. Lenore is trans/nonbinary. Since the curse is predictably heteronormative in scope, Lenore being gay and/or trans creates a loophole that we think could explain her immunity.  We know one thing for sure, Charming Should've Been Gay. Join our Patreon to unlock 25+ full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of our original songs, exclusive Discord access, and more! You can also support the show by shopping small at bit.ly/lezmerch & picking up Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp. Give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. Email us @lezhangoutpod@gmail.com. Connect with us individually: Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A fragile diplomatic pause with Iran is underway, but the U.S. is rapidly building military pressure. Thousands of Marines and additional forces are moving into the region as Trump's 5-day deadline for Iran to commit on nuclear terms begins, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a key flashpoint. FOCUS STORY: British comedian John Cleese is warning that Europe is losing its Christian identity, sparking renewed debate over Islam, free speech, and cultural shifts in the UK. MAIN THING: Is something changing in the culture? Christian creator Ruslan KD says he's seeing a growing hunger for truth, meaning, and faith, but warns deep skepticism toward institutions could shape how it unfolds. LAST THING: 1 Corinthians 13:7 PARTNER WITH CBN NEWS!! ---> https://tinyurl.com/thd9mtsc ANGELS & DEMONS Documentary ---> CBN.COM/SUPERNATURAL SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

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RMR 0359: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) [R] Genre: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Period Piece,   Starring: Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn, Ian Holm, Richard Briers, John Cleese, Robert Hardy, Cherie Lunghi, Celia Imrie, Trevyn McDowell, Gerard Horan, Mark Hadfield, Joanna Roth, Sasha Hanau, Joseph England   Directed by: Damien Chazelle Recorded on 2026-02-16

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In this episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, guest host Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, delivers a sharp-witted and historical analysis of the escalating conflict with Iran. Following the death of the previous Ayatollah, Dean mocks the appointment of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, by the "Council of Experts" — a puppet organization designed to maintain a hereditary dictatorship under the guise of an Islamic “Republic.” He targets Western media, like the New York Times, for "romanticizing" the new leader as a "man of mystery" rather than a standard fanatic. The IRIS Dena vs. The Belgrano Strategy: A significant portion of the show is dedicated to Dean's recent column for the New York Sun, where he compares the recent sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena to the 1982 sinking of the ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War. Just as the Argentine junta claimed the Belgrano was "sailing away" and outside an Exclusion Zone, Iran and its supporters are framing the destruction of the Dena as a war crime because it was in international waters. The Reality: Karayanis cites historical evidence—including a 1982 BBC interview with Margaret Thatcher and later admissions by the Belgrano's captain—to argue that "international waters" do not grant immunity to enemy combatants executing tactical maneuvers. In truth, the Dena was warned twice by the U.S. and offered safe harbor by India, but the captain chose to proceed, making the ship a legal military target. The Culture of Mockery and Free Speech: A broader critique of "useful idiots" in the West and the decline of creative freedom. Dean creative diversity, critiquing the "X-Men Reboot" social media account, arguing that modern writers have turned characters into political avatars for themsevles. He uses Nightcrawler and Magneto as examples of how true diversity includes diversity of belief and internal conflict. British "Tools of Hate": Dean mocks the U.K. labor government's labeling of the Union Jack and St. George's Cross as “symbols of hate,” exposed in a leaked report, a stance that outraged liberal (but not leftist) John Cleese. “The Germans” episode of Cleese's landmark series, “Fawlty Towers, illustrates that comedy is being stifled by people who refuse to analyze the "butt of the joke," which is often the person being unreasonable, not the victims of history. Dean concludes with a message of resilience, urging listeners to support the "flying machines" and the brave individuals fighting to dismantle the Iranian regime, while maintaining a sense of humor in the face of global tension.

In Episode 32 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo installment, reflecting on his experience performing at NBA All-Star Weekend and what it meant to freestyle at such a high-profile event. He dives into the importance of play in creative pursuits, sharing how staying curious and fearless through experimentation keeps art alive.This episode also introduces a new segment, Meet the Team, featuring video-editor Fadle, with a question about exchanging energy with the audience during performances. Harry answers fan questions about how often he still surprises himself and the difference between pursuing music as a career versus keeping it as a hobby. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes the episode the way he always does—with a fire recap off the top of the dome._______Show Notes:Harry Mack Freestyles for Dwyane Wade, Ludacris, and Kelly Rowland at NBA All-Star 2026https://youtu.be/yWNf0lrxynYThe Freestyle Grand Slam | Harry Mack x New York Yankeeshttps://youtu.be/CQi3aCj7NRkRapper Harry Mack Freestyles with the Steelers!https://youtu.be/iX-s3UCLBsw?si=y6FzMLS5uXeNl66KHarry Mack Freestyles for SEC Legends at SEC Championship (they hopped in the cypher

Sharing his journey from performer and broadcaster to executive and leadership coach, trainer and speaker, Ed Jordan explores the mindset shifts that fuel creativity, confidence and meaningful reinvention. Drawing inspiration from thought leaders including Nancy Kline and Simon Sinek, Ed reflects on the transformative power of deep listening and authentic connection. He shares how joy, respect, gratitude and music have shaped both his personal story and professional purpose, offering practical insights for navigating setbacks and rediscovering creative flow. With a simple yet powerful invitation to breathe, believe and be brave, Ed invites you to reconnect with your values, reignite your spark and step forward with courage. This is how you walk in winning. KEY TAKEAWAY "When you remember that the winning is already walking inside of you, every step you take with gratitude and courage becomes a life lived on purpose."   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Time to Think by Nancy Kline - https://amzn.eu/d/0gWsWIUZ Creativity by John Cleese - https://amzn.eu/d/01dRYmtI    RESOURCE How Great Leaders Inspire Action - Ted Talk by Simon Sinek - https://youtu.be/qp0HIF3SfI4?si=JX-xuAE8-uy5UVIR  ABOUT THE GUEST – ED JORDAN Ed Jordan is a global keynote speaker, multi-platinum award winning musician and an executive and leadership coach. He spent the first 30 years of his career as a singer songwriter, TV and radio presenter, film composer and theatre producer in South Africa before joining the biggest bank in Africa as Global Head: Wealth Experience.    Ed lives in the U.K. where he runs a professional coaching and training business and delivers inspirational keynotes and purpose workshops globally. His signature talk, 'Walk in Winning!' equips individuals and teams to step bravely into a new world.   CONNECT WITH ED JORDAN  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-jordan-b99059111/  https://www.edjordaninc.com  https://www.facebook.com/edjordaninc  https://www.instagram.com/edjordaninc/  https://x.com/edjordaninc    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

Ted Page is on a journey to discover how to be a wonderful grandparent and help his grandchildren become The New Greatest Generation. We discuss some of the insights he learned after interviewing grandfathers from diverse backgrounds – everyone from John Cleese and Tom Brokaw, to veterans, rabbis, Imams and grandpas across cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. He heard and recorded their stories, capturing and distilling their wisdom to convey what our children (and all of us!) can learn from. You can purchase Ted's book, “Good Grandpa – Stories from The Heart of Grandfatherhood” hereCheck out his blog for ongoing stories and to reach out to Ted with your own stories: www.goodgrandpa.com Follow Ted on social media:IG at @GoodGrandpaBlog Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ted.page.923**********Thank you to FeedSpot for selecting “Parenting the Adlerian Way” as the #1 parenting podcast in Canada!Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I'll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Lowe and Simon Pegg love the films of the 1980s! Actor and filmmaker Simon Pegg joins Rob Lowe to discuss their mutual friend Tom Cruise, the surprise grand slam of "Shaun of the Dead," Rob's old neighbor John Cleese, art in the age of artificial intelligence, and much more.Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a coda to our exhaustive study of his show The Dinosaur Hour, we thought it was only fair to discuss John Cleese from when he was at his peak. We consider what it means that FAWLTY TOWERS is Britain's most beloved sitcom, and the incisive commentary about British/American relations in "Waldorf Salad." PLUS: Speaking of British legends, for some reason we get really into discussing Simon Cowell. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/145077527

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