Podcast appearances and mentions of Julian Richards

Just one more win needed now after Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to win it for the Reds. Despite dominating the game it looked like the goal was never going to come but Trent's strike sparked joyous scenes in the away end and sets it up nicely for next weekend. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to talk a little bit about the game and a lot about Trent and Virgil amongst other stuff.

“There's something in the atmosphere that makes everything seem exaggerated.”Talking About Powell & Pressburger's 1947 film Black Narcissus with our guest, screenwriter James HandelIn this episode of Movies We Like, screenwriter James Handel joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1947 masterpiece Black Narcissus, along with Handel's fascinating career writing genre-bending films like The Last Horror Movie, The Hoarder, and his latest psychological dramedy The Trouble with Jessica.From Philosophy to FilmBefore diving into Black Narcissus, Handel shares candid insights about his journey from philosophy student to screenwriter, starting with an unproduced vampire script and eventually leading to successful collaborations with directors Julian Richards and Matt Winn. He discusses how his background in philosophy influences his approach to moral dilemmas and character psychology in his screenplays, particularly evident in The Trouble with Jessica's darkly comic exploration of ethics and human nature.A Masterpiece of Psychological DramaThe conversation then turns to Black Narcissus, examining how Powell and Pressburger crafted this visually stunning psychological drama about Anglican nuns attempting to establish a convent in the Himalayas. The group discusses the film's groundbreaking technical achievements, with Jack Cardiff's Oscar-winning Technicolor cinematography bringing the entirely studio-shot production to vivid life. They explore how the film masterfully depicts the psychological deterioration of the nuns as they struggle with repressed desires, loss of faith, and the overwhelming power of their environment, all while maintaining a remarkable balance between expressionism and restraint.Black Narcissus remains a masterclass in psychological storytelling and visual craftsmanship, demonstrating how thoughtful restraint and artistic innovation can create an unforgettable cinematic experience. We thoroughly enjoyed diving deep into this classic with James Handel, whose own work carries forward the tradition of examining complex moral questions through compelling drama.Film SundriesWatch our conversation on YouTube!Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at LetterboxdScript OptionsTheatrical trailerOriginal Material Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Follow the other podcasts in The Next Reel's family of film podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardThe Next Reel Film PodcastSitting in the DarkJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePeteAndyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Liverpool slipped to their first away loss of the season as Arne Slot's side shot themselves in the foot with an error strewn first half horror show that left them with too much to do after the break. The second half display was much improved and the Reds could have escaped with a point had Harvey Elliott's shot not struck the woodwork, but overall they can have no complaints. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to dissect the game and discuss some of the wider points, such as why has Elliott not started a single league game all season, and how come the team usually doesn't start playing until the second half?

The Reds recovered from a wretched first half to come from a goal down against the Saints and run out comfortable 3-1 winners in the end as a Darwin Nunez strike and two penalties from Mo Salah opened up a 16 point gap at the top. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to look back on a mixed afternoon in terms of performance, and to look ahead to the massive midweek clash against PSG at Anfield.

The gap at the top is now 13 points after a comprehensive, dominant 2-0 win over Newcastle at a bouyant Anfield. Szoboszlai and Mac Allister got the goals but it could easily have been more as the Reds laid down a marker ahead of next month's Cup Final date with the Geordies. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards for a free-wheeling conversation that eventually covers the game, as well as a whole lot more besides.

The Reds are no longer competing on four fronts after a second string line up was dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship strugglers Plymouth. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Stu Montagu and Julian Richards to sift through the wreckage of an abysmal performance and to look ahead to the Merseyside Derby in midweek.

Mo Salah's brace gave the Reds the win against an impressive Bournemouth side and extended the lead at the top to nine points. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards to look back on a satisfactory afternoon's work for Arne Slot's men, and to wax lyrical about just how sensational a footballer Ryan Gravenberch has become.

Diogo Jota came off the bench to rescue a point for the Reds in a hard fought game at the City Ground between the top two sides in the country. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Julian Richards to recap a stressful night where for a while it was looking like Forest would repeat what they did at Anfield, but in the end they were fortunate to hold on for a point as Liverpool battered them for the much of the second half.

Older than the pyramids and just as cryptic, the prehistoric British site of Stonehenge has dominated its landscape for thousands of years. But what is Stonehenge? A celestial clock? An ancient computer to predict eclipses? Was it a temple, a cemetery, or a site of execution? And who were the people who lived and died to create this Stone Age masterpiece? This is a Short History of Stonehenge. Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Julian Richards, archaeologist, broadcaster and author of the official Stonehenge guidebook. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Reds moved four points clear at the top of the table after hitting Spurs for six. Two each for Salah and Diaz, plus further strikes from Szoboszlai and Mac Allister buried the naive North Londoners and sent a message to the rest of the league that Slot's men mean business. Chris Smith is joined for this one by Julian Richards and Paul Natton.

Something a little different as the lads got together in a swanky recording studio in Liverpool to record a Christmas Special Pod. We discuss the season so far and where it can hopefully lead, there's some Christmas themed content and we answer some listener questions. Most of the gang are here as Chris Smith tries to maintain order between Dave Usher, Dan Thomas, Julian Richards, Paul Natton, John Gallagher, Stu Montagu and Terry McDonald.

Remember those days, of getting picture books packed full of information about things you loved, whether space, animals or cars? There's a new edition of the Doctor Who equivalent, The Official Guide (everything you need to know about the Whoniverse), which has been written by Justin and Julian Richards. Julian joins us to tell us about updating this text from its previous incarnation, and the fun of working with an NDA!

What Jesus Did, He Wants to Do Through You By Myrtle House Community Church This past Sunday, we were deeply blessed by Julian Richards, Senior Leader of New Wine Cymru, who brought a transformative message. Julian challenged us to consider this simple yet profound truth: "Everything that Jesus did for people in the pages of Scripture, He wants to do for you—and through you." As followers of Christ, we are called to live out His ministry in our everyday lives. Julian encouraged us to reflect on how we can develop a deeper relationship with the person of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to work in us and through us, just as Jesus did. A Relationship with the Holy Spirit The key to living a Spirit-filled life is building a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. This relationship helps us explore and apply what we see Jesus do in Scripture to our own lives. What's striking is that many of Jesus' miracles didn't happen in a religious setting—they took place in the middle of real life. Julian reminded us that: Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine, happened at a wedding—a community event. His ministry often unfolded in the marketplace, in homes, or on the streets, not just in the synagogue. This serves as a powerful reminder that God works outside the walls of the church. His Spirit moves in the ordinary, everyday spaces of life. Hearing the Holy Spirit Julian also shared practical insights on recognizing the voice of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit often speaks to us through: A thought or idea that persists and won't go away. A deep desire or passion. A burden on our hearts to act in faith and obedience. When we listen to the Spirit and respond to His leading, incredible things can happen. Kingdom Living in the Real World Julian also emphasized the importance of understanding the Kingdom of God and the culture we carry as believers. There is no poverty in heaven—poverty is an evil that God calls us to stand against. The culture we work in determines how much of the Kingdom we experience. This means that as we cultivate a Kingdom mindset, we can see God's power and provision breaking through in our lives and communities. When we align our lives with the Holy Spirit's guidance, we become vessels through which God's Kingdom can flow. This opens the door for life-changing healings, restoration, and transformation in our midst. A Call to Action Julian encouraged us to look at the pages of Scripture and ask: What did Jesus do for His people? How did He minister to them? How can I let the Holy Spirit do the same through me? This message is a powerful reminder that the Gospel is not just for Sunday mornings—it's for every moment of every day. As we develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit and step out in faith, we will see the Kingdom of God break into our world in miraculous ways. Let's commit to seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance and embracing the opportunities He gives us to bring healing, hope, and transformation to the lives of those around us. Looking Ahead Myrtle House Community Church is excited for what God is doing in this season. Let's carry this message with us as we live out our faith in the real world, trusting that Jesus still works through His people today.

The perfect example of "a game of two halves" as the Reds overcame a dreadful first half showing and a 1-0 half time deficit to roar back and win it thanks to goals from Gakpo and Salah after the break. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Julian Richards to reflect on a pretty wild afternoon at Anfield that ended with Arne Slot's men back on top of the table.

Liverpool's South American forwards ran riot in a blistering first half spell as a brace from the in form Luis Diaz and a screamer from Darwin Nunez sank the Cherries. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to look back on an enjoyable day at Anfield as the Reds went to the top of the table after their fourth win in five games.  

The Reds' perfect start to the season came to abrupt and sobering halt as Nuno Espirito Santo did a number on Arne Slot at Anfield. The visitors executed their gameplan to perfection as Liverpool spluttered, stuttered and eventually completely stalled. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to pick through the bones of a dismal afternoon at Anfield.

The Arne Slot era got underway with a win, a clean sheet and some sensational football in the second half. The less said about the first half the better, but Slot came up with the answers at half time and that's an encouraging sign, unless your name is Jarrell Quansah! TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Julian Richards to look back on the game and to answer more listener questions.

After nine amazing years Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool has come to an end. He won everything, broke all sorts of records, treated us to the best football we've ever seen and gave us one hell of a fun ride. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards for the final podcast of the Jurgen Klopp era. Thanks Boss.

The Doctor and Sam have a new friend onboard the TARDIS - his name's Kreiner. Fitz Kreiner. Find out what happens on Space Station Vega, and how it ties in with a host of other books in the expanded Whoniverse. We chat with Julian Richards, son of author Justin, as well as books range editor Steve Cole, and cover artist Tony Fleetwood.

The Reds blew a 3-1 lead late on to draw at Aston Villa and even needed a world class save from Alisson to avoid an embarrassing defeat as the limp to the finish line continues. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the late capitulation before moving onto other topics, such as who will and won't be crying when Jurgen says farewell this Sunday, the annoying trend of wives and kids coming onto the pitch after the final game and which current LFC player would survive a zombie apocalypse.

THE FIRST PODCAST ABOUT MOVIES THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT'S A PODCAST ABOUT MOVIES!!   Gabe (looks directly into camera): This is a podcast about making podcasts. The podcasters are also acknowledging you, the listener, directly. Yeah, you, Derek. Oh, and the fabric of the podcast is also haunting us and maybe killing you. And by you, I mean Derek. Anyway, join me and returning guest Jim Laczkowski as we look at the phenomenon of meta horror movies. We initially planned on covering José Mojica Marins' Hallucinations in a Deranged Mind (1978), Lucio Fulci's Cat in the Brain (1990), Julian Richards' The Last Horror Movie (2003), and Prano Bailey-Bond's Censor (2021), but the discussion ended up requiring comparisons to Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994), Dario Argento's Tenebrae (1982), and David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1983), and many more. 00:00 – Intro 07:01 – Hallucinations in a Deranged Mind, plus a primer on José Mojica Marins/Coffin Joe 18:56 – Cat in the Brain, plus a primer on Lucio Fulci 31:59 – Comparing Hallucinations in a Deranged Mind, Cat in the Brain, New Nightmare, and Tenebrae (plus Videodrome, Scream [1996], and the other Nightmare on Elm Street movies) 54:41 – The Last Horror Movie, plus Man Bites Dog (1992) 1:11:19 – Censor, plus a primer on the Video Nasties phenomenon 1:41:44 – Outro If you are in a position to make the world a better place, please consider the following fundraisers: Campus Encampment Bail Funds (school by school links): https://campusbailfunds.com/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief Anera Gaza Aid: https://www.anera.org/where-we-work/palestine/gaza/ Donations 4 Abortions (state by state abortion funds): https://donations4abortion.com/

The Reds season is still alive after a much needed win at Fulham got their title challenge back on track. Goals from Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch and Jota sunk the Cottagers in what was a more comfortable win than many expected. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Dan Thomas to look back on this game as well as previewing the midweek trip to Goodison. There's also a heated discussion on refs, PGMOL, Forest's bizarre statement and the impact officiating has had on this year's Premier League.

The Reds returned to the top of the table after a 3-1 win over bottom club Sheffield United, but it was considerably more stressful than it needed to be and it needed a late thunderbolt from Alexis Mac Allister to break the deadlock before Cody Gakpo wrapped it up in stoppage time. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to reflect on the night's action as well as to discuss the ongoing manager search and preview the huge game at Old Trafford this Sunday.

The Reds paid the price for not finishing off the opponent when they were on the ropes and suffered the most heartbreaking of Old Trafford losses right at the death. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Stu Montagu for a healing group therapy session and to try and make sense of what happened.

What a day! The Reds secured a tenth League Cup with a dramatic extra time win over Chelsea at Wembley to keep us on course for a glorious end to the Jurgen Klopp era. A true captain's goal from Virg averted the drama of a shoot out, following another topsy turvy final in which fortune favoured the brave. However, it was the Reds Academy graduates rising to the occasion against the billion dolla blues that will live long in the memory. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards, Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to celebrate a win that sits proudly amidst the pantheon of our all-time great final triumphs.

The front three all found the net as the under strength Reds rallied in the second half to overcome a plucky Burnley side at Anfield to return to the top of the table. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards to reflect on all of the major talking points from this game and to also chat about the hugely impressive exploits of Xabi Alonso in the Bundesliga. The lads also look ahead to a tricky looking 12.30 fixture at Brentford next weekend.

A deserved defeat and a self inflicted one, as the Reds didn't make the most of a lifeline given to them just before half time and proceeded to hand Arsenal the points with some calamitous defending. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to sift through the wreckage of a rare defeat that has let Arsenal back into the race and opened the door for Manchester City.

Jurgen Klopp dropped a bombshell on us this morning with the news he was leaving at the end of the season, so we recorded this emergency podcast to try and make some sense of it all. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Stu Montagu, while there are drop ins from a couple of other lads as we discuss the whys, wherefores and what nexts.  What started out as a serious, sombre discussion descended into chaos thanks to interruptions from cats, home smart speaker systems and the distraction of a Xabi Alonso press conference.

Nunez! Nunez! The Reds recorded what feels like a statement victory in a tricky fixture as Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota put Bournemouth to the sword in a ruthless second half showing. Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown, Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to bask in the glow of a big performance from the lads that extended the lead at the top of the table to five points.

No Van Dijk, no Salah, no problem. The Reds advanced to the next round after a smash and grab win against a profligate Arsenal side who should have been out of sight by half time, but if you let Klopp's mentality monsters stay in the game then this is what happens.  TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to revel in one of the more satisfying wins of the season so far, and to look ahead to the midweek semi final against Fulham.

The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with arguably their best performance of the season to beat Newcastle 4-2 at Anfield in a game where the scoreline did not reflect the performance. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to look back on a very satisfying night at Anfield. Mo Salah added two more goals to his tally, Curtis Jones excelled in midfield, Joe Gomez continued his great form and Luis Diaz had his best game of the season. We discuss of this and more, plus there's the obligatory discussion on Darwin's finishing as well as a look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

The Reds relinquished top spot in the Premier League after they failed to beat plucky underdogs Manchester United on a frustrating afternoon at Anfield. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss what went wrong and what was good, before the lads turn their attention to the midweek cup clash with West Ham.

It wasn't pretty but it's a win and three points that keep the Reds in second spot hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal. A first half goal from the imperious Virgil Van Dijk and a late second by Dom Szoboszlai secured the win despite an uninspiring performance. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Terry McDonald to look back over a largely forgettable evening and then look ahead to the weekend trip to Palace.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's brilliant second half equaliser gave the Reds a point as they became the first side in 2023 to leave the Etihad without losing. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Julian Richards to look back on a satisfactory afternoon in which the lads picked up a point at the most difficult venue in football despite not playing at their best. 

It might be an international break but there's loads going on so we're here to cover it as well as to look ahead to the big game at the Etihad this weekend. Diaz, Nunez & Szoboslai have been tearing it up for their countries, Trent has caught the eye in midfield and Evertonians are revolting. And they're unhappy about being docked ten points, badumtish! Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards, Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss all of the above, plus we also answer some questions sent in by the listeners.

A disappointing result and performance, a deserved defeat and another VAR controversy. Lots to get through in this one. Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan, Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to recap a bad night for the Reds and to make the case for VAR being scrapped altogether. The lads also look ahead to the Brentford game on Sunday.

Not a classic but three points and a relatively comfortable afternoon for the Reds as two Mo Salah goals sank Everton. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to look back on yet another Anfield derby win and go through all of the major talking points.

I met Julian Richards at a wedding recently, and as we chatted immediately he felt like 'a brother from the same Father...'!  He's the National Leader for New Wine Cymru (that means Wales in case anyone wonders), working together with over 700 other churches to collectively and collaboratively grow to help leaders develop healthy churches to win the nation.  With his wife Sarah he leads Cornerstone, a high impact church  they founded in 1991 Swansea with a handful of young people in one of the most deprived areas of the city. Today this thriving church is known across Wales for its community work, people finding Christ regularly and many physical healings. In 2014 they opened Venue2, a former supermarket, as a second Cornerstone site, which is where I met him. Julian co-founded Gweini (meaning ‘to serve' in Welsh), representing Christian, faith-based community work to the Welsh Assembly Government and wider society.   He tells the story as we meet of how from very small beginnings but a commitment to missional growth and effectiveness, many other churches and ministries have been birthed, leaders equipped and local communities  transformed through the power of Christ and his kingdom. This is a story of miraculous provision and remarkable spiritual openness in our culture that they are seeing more than ever (3700 people prayed to receive Christ in 9 days), but Julian is convinced the answer for Wales (and everywhere else) is NOT for 'another Welsh Revival' dropped down from above, but by disciples faithfully serving, loving and winning their neighbours and nation for Christ.  We discuss;  How what you learn as a skint church planter can set you up for a life of faith and impact rather than having it all set up in advance.  What Bible college never taught you about faith.  The difference between optimism and faith.  Why we need courage as well as faith!  Why we need to change our model of mission and ministry.  New Wine Cymru - how it's similar and different to New Wine in England and elsewhere, as a non government collaborative model for effective mission.    Connect with Julian - https://newwinecymru.co.uk/about/whos-who Or via:  https://www.cornerstonechurch.co.uk   Julian is going to join us at https://www.launchcatalyst.org and it's not too late for you and your friends and team to book in and join us too whether in the North or the South of England.     

How do you sum that up? The Reds have had their unbeaten record stolen after some questionable decisions by the officials plus one that may well be the biggest 'mistake' ever seen on a top flight football pitch in this country. Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to dissect an unbelievable game in North London in which the Reds lost yet still managed to lay down a serious marker in the title race. A fantastic performance full of heart, resilience and class may have ended in heartbreak, but this team is the real deal. (The pod was recorded shortly after full time before we had the 'explanation' for why the Luis Diaz goal was not given but we'll address that in the next pod after the Europa League game)

The Reds are up to second in the table after an impressive display to see off a good West Ham side at Anfield. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards, John Gallagher and Dan Thomas as the lads reflect on an enjoyable afternoon at Anfield and look ahead to the midweek cup game against Leicester.

The Reds overcame a one goal deficit and a nightmare first half showing to come roaring back after the break to claim all three points at Wolves. TLW Editor Dave Usher was joined by Ian Brown and Julian Richards shortly after full time to reflect on a classic "game of two halves" that sent Klopp's side to the top of the tale, albeit only for a couple of hours.  

The season is officially underway and yet again we've drawn with Chelsea. A bright start saw us take the lead with a lovely Luis Diaz goal but sloppy defending from a set-piece let Chelsea back into it and the longer the game went the less likely the Reds looked like winning. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined for this one by Ian Brown and Julian Richards as the lads look back on the game and then get stuck into the Caicedo saga and try to make sense of what happened.

The captain has deserted the ship. Jordan Henderson is no longer a Red after ending his stellar 12 year stay at Anfield in ignominious fashion by joining Steven Gerrard at *checks notes* Al Ettifaq. Hendo's former number one fan Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards, Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher as the lads share their thoughts on a move that a month ago seemed unthinkable.  The conversation then broadens out to include what should now happen with the captaincy, Fabinho's impending departure and how many players do we need to bring in to fill the void. Plus there's a bit on the pre-season action as Dave and Jules clash yet again over Darwin Nunez.

A fitting way to end a season of disappointment, as despite leading 2-0 the Reds were held to a 4-4 by an already relegated Southampton side. Jota scored twice, Gakpo also found the net and Bobby signed off with a goal on his farewell appearance, but defensively it was a horror show and Kelleher didn't make the most of a rare starting opportunity in goal. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to recap a crazy game at St Mary's and to also take a look at events elsewhere. Specifically at Goodison where the Blues performed their annual escape act, much to Dave's disgust and frustration. 

Not what we were hoping for from the final home game. Bobby got a goal on his Anfield farewell but hopes of a top four finish are dead in the water after Villa pooped the party with some horrendous shithousing, ably assisted by a referee with a score to settle. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to reflect on a massively frustrating afternoon as well as paying tribute to the legends Firmino and Milner.

A win made in the Academy as Curtis and Trent bagged the goals to keep the Reds winning run going and maintain the pressure on the teams above. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on a good night's work for the lads and to discuss the ramifications of the result at both ends of the table.  

A decent performance, another three points and a second consecutive away win for the Reds. Things are looking up at long last. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on a satisfactory night's work for the lads and to also take a look at the rest of the Premier League action. Are Everton about to finally be flushed, and now that Arsenal's title challenge looks to be over will people finally start to acknowledge how City's cheating is ruining football? The boys also poke fun at Frank Lampard's managerial record.

St. David is said to have performed a number of miracles, from restoring the sight of a man who was blind to the famous occasion when a hill rose up beneath him so that the crowds could hear his preaching. As part of our series marking the 900th anniversary of St. David's recognition as a saint, Roy Jenkins and guests discuss miracles today. The panel examine how we make sense of St. David's miracles in a contemporary context, whether miracles do in fact still happen, and if they do occur, why do so many earnest prayers go unanswered? Roy Jenkins is joined by four guests; Julian Richards, who founded Cornerstone church with his wife Sarah more than thirty years ago and now heads up New Wine Cymru. Joshua Brown is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Indiana University. His own experience of miraculous healing was recently featured in an article in the New York Times. He helped found the Global Medical Research Institute which investigates and publishes case studies of miraculous events. Gemma Simmonds is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus, a prolific writer who teaches at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge. She is a regular visitor to Lourdes. Lastly Trystan Owain-Hughes, a Christian theologian and author of Finding Hope and Meaning in Suffering. He's the Director of Ministry Development for the Church in Wales.

Older than the pyramids and just as cryptic, the prehistoric British site of Stonehenge has dominated its landscape for thousands of years. But what is Stonehenge? A celestial clock? An ancient computer to predict eclipses? Was it a temple, a cemetery, or a site of execution? And who were the people who lived and died to create this Stone Age masterpiece? This is a Short History of Stonehenge. Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Julian Richards, archaeologist, broadcaster and author of the official Stonehenge guidebook. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As “The Gig Economy” has evolved to become the Multi-Earner economy, an entire ecosystem reinventing how people earn a living, equity investors will want to take note of the related platforms that are making an impact on the market. European Head of Thematic Research Edward Stanley and U.S. Economist Julian Richers discuss.-----Transcript-----Ed Stanley: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Edward Stanley, Head of Thematic Research in Europe. Julian Richers: And I'm Julian Richards from Morgan Stanley's U.S. Economics Team. Ed Stanley: And today on the podcast, we'll be talking about a paradigm shift in the future of work and the rise of the multi-earner era. It's Thursday, May the 5th at 3 p.m. in London. Julian Richers: And 10 a.m. in New York. Ed Stanley: So, Julian, I'd wager that most of our listeners have come across news articles or stories or even anecdotes about YouTubers, TikTok stars who've made an eye popping amount of money making videos. But you and I have been doing some research on this trend, and in fact, it appears to be much larger than just people making videos. It's an entire ecosystem that can reinvent how people earn a living. In essence, what we used to call the 'gig economy' has evolved into the multi earning economy—the side hustle. And people tend to be surprised at the sheer extent of side hustles that are out there: from blogging to live streaming, e-commerce, trading platforms, blockchain-enabled gaming. These are just a handful of some of the platforms that are out there that are facilitating this multi-earning era that we talk about. But explain for us and for our listeners why the employment market had such a catalyst moment with COVID. Julian Richers: With COVID, really what has fundamentally changed is how we think about the nature of work. So people had new opportunities and new preferences. People really started enjoying working remotely. Lots of people embraced their entrepreneurial spirit. And everything has just gotten a lot faster and more integrated the more we've used technology. And so you add on top of this, this emergence of these new platforms, and it's dramatically lowering the hurdle to go to work for yourself. And that's really how I think about this multi-earn era, right? It's working and earning in and outside of the traditional corporate structure. Ed Stanley: And talk to us a little bit about the demographics. Who are these multi-earners we're talking about? Julian Richers: So right now in our survey, we basically observe that the younger the better. So really the most prolific multi-earners are really in Gen Z. But it's really not restricted to that generation alone, right? It's pretty clear that Gen Z really desires these nontraditional work environments, you know, the freedom to work for oneself. But the barriers are really lowered for everyone across the board that knows how to use a computer. So, yes, Gen Z and it's definitely going to be a Generation Alpha after this, but it's not limited to that and we see a lot of millennials dipping their toes in there as well. Ed Stanley: And how should employers be thinking about this trend in terms of what labor's bargaining power should be and where it is, and the competition for talent, which is something that we hear quite consistently now in the press? Julian Richers: My view on this is that we're really seeing a quite dramatic paradigm shift in the labor market when it comes to wages. So for the last two decades, you had long periods of very weak labor markets that have just led to this deterioration in labor bargaining power. Now, the opposite, of course, is true, right? Workers are the scarce resources in the economy, and employers really need to look far and wide for them. And then add on top of this, uh, this multi-earn story. If it's that easy for me to wake up and go to work for myself on my computer, doing things that I enjoy, you'll need to pay me a whole lot more to put on a suit and come back to my corporate job. So Ed, with this background in mind, why should equity investors look at this trend now? Ed Stanley: It's a great question, and it's one that we confront a lot in thematic research. And we think about themes and when they become investable. For equity investors, themes tend to work best when we reach or surpass the 20% adoption curve. And that applies for technology and it applies for themes. And after this 20% point, typically investors needn't sacrifice profit for growth, which is a really important dichotomy in the markets, particularly at the moment where inflation is is clearly high and the markets are resetting from a valuation perspective. So this multi-earner theme and it's enabling technologies have hit or surpassed this 20% threshold I've talked about. While this structural trajectory is is incredibly compelling, the stock picking environment is obviously incredibly challenging at the moment. Julian Richers: So Ed, at the top, you mentioned that there are actually more of these multi-earn platforms out there than people might think. What's the ecosystem like for 'X-to-earn' and how many platforms and verticals are really out there? Ed Stanley: So the way we tried to simplify it, given that it is so broad and sprawling and increasingly so, was to try to bucket them. And we bucketed them into nine verticals with one extra one, which essentially is the facilitators—these are the big recruitment companies who are also trying to navigate this paradigm shift alongside these 'X-to-earners, these multi-earners. And we lay this out from the most mature to the least mature. And in the most mature category, we have content creators. We have the e-commerce platforms. We have delivery, as in grocery and delivery drivers, and then we start to get into the least mature verticals. This is trading as an earnings strategy which has been very volatile and continues to be so. Gig-to-earn, where people are spending time doing small tasks which don't take up large amounts of time typically and can be done on the side of corporate roles. And then right at the most emergent, or least mature, end of the spectrum, we have play-to-earn. And these tend to be based on blockchain platforms where participation is rewarded, in theory, by tokens which are native to that blockchain. So incredibly emerging technology and one that we're, we're looking to watch closely. Julian Richers: Yeah. So among those platforms, is there one that you think is particularly worth watching? Ed Stanley: Well, I think actually it comes down to that that latter point, I think many of the ones at the more mature end of the spectrum are pretty self-explanatory. A lot of that, I think, is second nature, particularly for younger users who are trying to make money on on these platforms. But it's at that more emerging end of the spectrum, the blockchain enabled solutions, where a lot of this is incredibly new and the innovation is happening at a really quite alarming rate. That blockchain enabled solution essentially is a new challenge to legacy institutions who don't anymore have to compete just with these traditional earning platforms, but they also have to compete with the labor monetization tools that blockchains facilitate. And they'll also have to compete with the lifestyle that these tools offer, which essentially is that freedom to work for yourself and to earn multiplicatively. Julian Richers: So, my last question ties back to the question that you had for me about how employers should think about this. What does this trend actually mean for corporates? Ed Stanley: So, this is something that certainly seems to be inflationary in the short term and I think we both agree appears to be structurally inflationary in the longer term. The real question both corporates and investors seem to have is, 'what happens to all of this in a recession?' And the recession point is something that is obviously gathering traction in the markets. It's gathering traction in the news. And a lot of this will become potentially untenable as a sustainable earning platform. And so these earning platforms cannot yet be assumed to be stable, sustainable revenue streams, particularly during downturns. And so, these are the kind of debates that are happening. But longer term, through a recession and out the other side, we still believe that the ability to scale, the low upfront costs, the low opportunity costs or perceived low opportunity costs of careers, are really what's driving this, and that is not going to go away just because of a recession. And so with that, Julian, thank you very much for taking the time to talk to me. Julian Richers: Great speaking with you, Ed. Ed Stanley: As a reminder, if you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcasts app. It helps more people find the show.