Podcasts about lembit opik

RHLSTP #562 - Egg Cupboard - Richard has had a life-changing accident on the way to the theatre, but hopefully a chat with Amy Hoggart will distract him from his woes. They talk about whether Lembit Opik is qualified to live in space, why the second Trump term is not as fecund for satirists as the first, Ed Gamble's weird fish obsession, Richard's strange peccadillo regarding Amy's grandfather, men pretending to be feminists on her podcast (https://tinkmedia.co/interviews/femanism), the difficulty of placing yourself on the political spectrum, why Richard's reading glasses are getting increasing dirty, how Amy's parents got together, working as a doula and some delightful rambles into the tumbleweed and back again, like a proper old school RHLSTP.See RHLSTP at the Edinburgh Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/richard-herring-rhlstpSee Richard's tour http://richardherring.com/ballback/tourSee RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this "Hearts of Oak" interview, Lembit Opik discusses key UK issues, starting with his support for a recent Supreme Court ruling that clarifies the legal definition of a woman, highlighting concerns about children's exposure to complex gender discussions. He critiques the UK's steel industry struggles due to flawed environmental policies and lambasts government handling of public safety and policing, citing inadequate responses to serious crimes and issues within the prison system. Opik also warns about censorship and declining free speech, contrasting UK and US trade relations and advocating for a return to fundamental values and effective governance.   Connect with Lembit...

GUEST OVERVIEW: David Turver is an Author and investor.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Linda Jack is a prominent figure within the UK's Liberal Democrats, known for her roles both as a national policymaker and grassroots activist.

GUEST OVERVIEW - Behaviour and Communication Expert David Charalambous, is the founder of Reaching People and a partner of the World Council for Health Coalition. With 25 years of experience consulting both multinational clients and individuals, he brings a wealth of knowledge to understanding how people are influenced. Through Reaching People, he delves into various aspects such as cognitive dissonance and storytelling to analyse the dynamics of reaching people. His most recent video on influence offers valuable insights into this topic.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Nic Darke creator of INNATE® Meditation Teacher & Alignment Coach. Nic is also a TEDx speaker, consultant, writer and Yoga teacher. Nic has a background of over a decade in tech and innovation, speaks and writes about human potential, and also works with businesses to help them be more human centric in what they create; clarifying their Purpose in society.

GUEST OVERVIEW: John Beckner is a political commentator. GUEST OVERVIEW: Paul McGowan is an artist and social commentator who has been cancelled many times by the mainstream media. Addressing emotive issues, his works often provoke strong reactions. He studied art at Falmouth, Winchester and Bath School of Art.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Tom Harris is director of data and impact for the Free Speech Union.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alex Krainer has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager for over 25 years. 

X: @T_Alan_Cook   GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is the Reform UK candidate for the Bromley and Biggin Hill constituency.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Johnee H is an Australian independent journalist. He has spent several months in Donetsk and is currently located in Moscow. johnee telegram @caferevolution  Ivan Kopyl is a  Ukrainian magistrate and war crimes investigator. Ivan's website - en.proekt-verum.org

GUEST OVERVIEW: Harry Miller is a former police officer and now the Co-Chief Executive Officer at Fair Cop, a group of individuals who have come together over shared concerns about police attempts to criminalise people for expressing opinions that don't contravene any laws. GUEST OVERVIEW - Harvey Proctor was the Conservative MP for Basildon 1979-1983 & Billericay 1983-1987. Vice President. Private Secretary to the Duke of Rutland.

GUEST OVERVIEW: John Beckner is a U.S political commentator. GUEST OVERVIEW: Tom Harris from the Free Speech Union. GUEST OVERVIEW: Paul McGowan is an artist and social commentator who has been cancelled many times by the mainstream media. Addressing emotive issues, his works often provoke strong reactions. He studied art at Falmouth, Winchester and Bath School of Art.

GUEST OVERVIEW - David Kurten is leader of the Heritage Party, a former London Mayor candidate, and outspoken critic of the attack on family, culture, & religion. GUEST OVERVIEW - Katherine Deeves is a mother of three sporty little girls, an Australian lawyer and outspoken women's advocate. GUEST OVERVIEW - Nick Griffin is a former British politician, the ex-leader of the British National Party and now lead reporter and presenter for the Templar Report.

GUEST OVERVIEW - Claire Pearsall is a Political commentator and former SpAd to Minister for Immigration. She has over 15 years experience in Parliament and now contributes to media outlets such as Sky News, GB News and TRT World.   X: @Claire_Pearsall   GUEST OVERVIEW - Catherine McBride is a free market economist with 19 years experience; Catherine is a member of the Institute for Economic Affairs and also the Centre for Brexit Policy and she also advices the UK Government on trade.  

Another roller coaster of a week, so strap in for the Bush Telegraph with Lembit Opik and ... no, away with you... with Hannah and Jen. This time they're talking about Hannah's new career as a freelance White House advisor and Jen's got Track & Trace PTSD. In Sexism of the Week, there's some horrifying figures on violence against women and in Jenny Off the Blocks, there's some questions about violence towards a horse. None of which is good. But there is also the modern pentathlon. There will always be the modern pentathlon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the Cheeky Girls of noughties Lembit Opik fame? Well today it's the Cheeky Boys. And former Lib Dem MP Opik is the only reference to politics you're getting due to Elis's unsanctioned cheekiness which manifests itself as being *too* balanced.Elsewhere if you had 1,000 guesses as to what TV show John's been watching this week, you still wouldn't get it, and Producer Dave files through a formerly unknown Made Up Games repository.Want to contribute to the show? Shames, Games, stuff for Elis James? Then it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp for those who are operational members of 21st century society.

GUEST HOST: Peter Mcilvenna filling in for James Freeman.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alex Krainer has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager for over 25 years. He is the creator of I-System Trend Following, publisher of daily TrendCompass reports covering over 200 financial and commodity markets and contributing editor at ZeroHedge. His views and opinions are not always for polite society but they are always expressed in sincere pursuit of true knowledge and clear understanding of stuff that matters. , founder of Trend Compass https://alexkrainer.substack.com/

GUEST HOST: Basil Valentine filling in for Pelle Neroth Taylor.  GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Cao came to the US in 1975 after escaping Vietnam days before the fall of Saigon. He and his family moved to West Africa, where he spent most of his youth, before he returned to the States at the age of twelve to pursue an American education, later earning acceptance to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. He went on to graduate from the Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. He has received his master's degree in Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School and fellowships at MIT and Harvard. A Bronze Star recipient, Deep Sea Diver, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer, Hung conducted high-profile salvage operations including the recovery of John F. Kennedy Jr., the Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor, and servicemembers killed during military operations. Hung retired after twenty-five years of service to his beloved adopted country and is currently a Vice President at a Fortune 500 company. Hung became the GOP nominee for Virginia's tenth congressional district in May 2022 after sweeping a crowded eleven-way primary. He is the proud father of five children and has been married to his wife, April, for over twenty-five years.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Salvatore “Sal” Greco is a Former 14 year New York Police Department (NYPD) veteran, and a Sicilian-American. Being a strict fitness enthusiast, food connoisseur, and cigar aficionado Sal is no stranger to the Good and Evil in our lives. His origin story began with food industry work and a love for how it brought everyone together.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Guest overview: Elliot is a Partner of the firms and leads the Employment Department at Branch Austin. Elliot is a seasoned litigator in the employment field, able to represent high-profile clients in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Donald MacLeod is a businessman and commentator.

Lembit Öpik is a former British politician who nows presents a show on TNT Radio. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailing list: christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Life Coaching: christhrall.com/coach/

GUEST OVERVIEW:  Benjamin Rubinstein's journey started in a small farm town hit by the opioid crisis. His escape was the world of video games, where he built successful businesses from his parents' basement. As his ventures grew, he moved to Washington D.C., earning recognition as a local esports leader. Rubinstein's path took an unexpected turn when he was involved in a political standoff at the Venezuelan Embassy in D.C., resulting in his arrest by the Secret Service. Despite the odds, he won his case in court. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he moved to Nicaragua and was invited to observe the presidential elections. Today, Rubinstein continues to embrace his roles as an entrepreneur, activist, and journalist. X/Twitter: @BenFRubinstein

GUEST OVERVIEW: Stephanie Davies-Arai if the founder and director of Transgender Trend a UK organisation made up of parents, professionals and academics concerned about the current trend to diagnose children as transgender. http://www.transgendertrend.com/ 

GUEST OVERVIEW: Warren Thornton is a journalist who broke 'Nazi in Parliament' story. He is Ex Military & an Aid worker with embassy, military, charity contacts.

On today's show, Lembit joins James live from Dallas, Texas from an exclusive Eclipse Party. GUEST OVERVIEW: Rebecca Walser is a renowned figure in the financial industry, boasting a multitude of credentials including being a Top 100 US Financial Advisor, Tax Attorney, Wealth Strategist, and Certified Financial Planner. Her expertise spans various domains, culminating in her #1 Bestselling Author status for her book "Wealth Unbroken: Growing Wealth Uninterrupted By Market Crashes, Taxes, And Even Death". Rebecca's approach to wealth management integrates years of financial experience with her tax law proficiency, offering insights that many conventional advisors overlook. She identified fundamental flaws in wealth accumulation, particularly the threats posed by market volatility and potential changes in tax laws. Leveraging her background, she has established a national advisory wealth practice focused on understanding forthcoming taxation and optimal wealth-building strategies. Rebecca has garnered widespread recognition, having been featured in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, CNBC, US News & World Report, and many others.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Simon Gold known online as GoldEagle is a freedom fighter who works for Unity News Network as a correspondent, a self confessed comic that tries to make light of the serious situation society finds itself in.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tom Stade has earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive and engaging stand-up talents around. Arriving in the UK back in 2001, he instantly made a splash on the circuit with his magnetic stage presence and first-class storytelling. He chose to make the UK his home, and after many years as a headliner and playing at international comedy festivals around the globe, he is now firmly established as a leading touring act and has amassed a legion of loyal fans along the way. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics and later Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, he joined the multinational firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, eventually rising to the position of Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the company's 112,000 staff. Lembit served as a British MP from 1997 to 2010 and played a crucial role as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in negotiating the Northern Ireland peace process. Additionally, he chairs Asgardia, the world's only Digital Parliament and the first 'space nation.' An ardent libertarian, Lembit sees increasing societal pressure to conform as a potential threat to reason. He views the 'climate emergency' mantra as a challenge to free speech, where vested interests suppress scientific rigor. Lembit has been involved in broadcasting since the early 1990s on both radio and television and is also known as a feature filmmaker and author.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics and later Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, he joined the multinational firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, eventually rising to the position of Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the company's 112,000 staff. Lembit served as a British MP from 1997 to 2010 and played a crucial role as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in negotiating the Northern Ireland peace process. Additionally, he chairs Asgardia, the world's only Digital Parliament and the first 'space nation.' An ardent libertarian, Lembit sees increasing societal pressure to conform as a potential threat to reason. He views the 'climate emergency' mantra as a challenge to free speech, where vested interests suppress scientific rigor. Lembit has been involved in broadcasting since the early 1990s on both radio and television and is also known as a feature filmmaker and author. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Tony Nikolic, General Manager at AFL Solicitors, is an experienced lawyer and Criminologist. Committed to social justice, he offers pro bono legal work and champions civil and human rights, Tony has expertise in whistleblower protections.

GUEST HOST: Basil Valentine filling in for Patrick Henningsen.  On today's show, Kit Knightly discusses the Draconian New French Legislation. Later, Lembit Opik delves into the question: What hope is there for UK Politics? GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Kit Knightly describes himself as an accidental journalist, deliberate contrarian, overworked editor and increasingly impatient with the general state of things. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Lembit Öpik was born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics, then Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, He joined multi-national firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, rising to Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the 112,000 staff. Lembit was British MP from 1997-2010, and as Shadow Secretary State for Northern Ireland helped negotiate the Northern Ireland peace. Lembit also chairs the world's only Digital Parliament – Asgardia, the first ‘space nation.' An intense liberatarian, Lembit regards increasing societal pressure to conform as the ‘potential end of reason.' He regards the ‘climate emergency' mantra as a ‘free speech emergency,' where vested interests oppress scientific rigour: ‘They've the right to be wrong, but they've no right to silence other people who are right.' He's been broadcasting since the early 1990s on radio and television, and is a feature filmmaker and author.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics and later Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, he joined the multinational firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, eventually rising to the position of Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the company's 112,000 staff. Lembit served as a British MP from 1997 to 2010 and played a crucial role as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in negotiating the Northern Ireland peace process. Additionally, he chairs Asgardia, the world's only Digital Parliament and the first 'space nation.' An ardent libertarian, Lembit sees increasing societal pressure to conform as a potential threat to reason. He views the 'climate emergency' mantra as a challenge to free speech, where vested interests suppress scientific rigor. Lembit has been involved in broadcasting since the early 1990s on both radio and television and is also known as a feature filmmaker and author. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Stephen Kelly is a former NSW police sergeant with 28 years of service. He is also a solicitor and a critic of mandates, climate change, and the Australian government.

On today's show, Lembit Öpik discusses the state of London, sharing his personal experience of being robbed while having coffee at Pret A Manger this week. Later, James gives us his perspective on the 'conscription' chatter. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics and later Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, he joined the multinational firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, eventually rising to the position of Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the company's 112,000 staff. Lembit served as a British MP from 1997 to 2010 and played a crucial role as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in negotiating the Northern Ireland peace process. Additionally, he chairs Asgardia, the world's only Digital Parliament and the first 'space nation.' An ardent libertarian, Lembit sees increasing societal pressure to conform as a potential threat to reason. He views the 'climate emergency' mantra as a challenge to free speech, where vested interests suppress scientific rigor. Lembit has been involved in broadcasting since the early 1990s on both radio and television and is also known as a feature filmmaker and author. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: James is an activist and citizen journalist who is currently banned from Parliament until July 2024. He looks forward to resuming his daily protests outside Downing Street once the ban is lifted. You can find him on Twitter/X: @JamesPGoddard90.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics, then Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, He joined multinational firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, rising to Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the 112,000 staff. Lembit was British MP from 1997-2010, and as Shadow Secretary State for Northern Ireland helped negotiate the Northern Ireland peace. Lembit also chairs the world's only Digital Parliament – Asgardia, the first ‘space nation.' An intense libertarian, Lembit regards increasing societal pressure to conform as the ‘potential end of reason.' He regards the ‘climate emergency' mantra as a ‘free speech emergency,' where vested interests oppress scientific rigour: ‘They've the right to be wrong, but they've no right to silence other people who are right.' He's been broadcasting since the early 1990s on radio and television, and is a feature filmmaker and author.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Charlie Sansom is a political commentator who famously quit Conservative Party group Chairmanship on the BBC Essex live over it's Covid 19 Plan B and the tyranny that he saw connected to it. He's also a singer and a DJ. His website is www.CharlieSansom.com that's S-A-N-S-O-M GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Maanya Patel is a student at the University of Oxford and has appeared on TalkTV for commentary on the environment. She comments on religion, environment and conservative politics. Maanya is also an accomplished violinist. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Lembit Opik is a former MP for Montgomeryshire for which he served for 13 years. He's an ex broadcaster for BBC Radio Kent on current affairs, and writes for Flight Training News and the motorcycle magazine The Road. He's the author of three books: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians (Oval): The alternative View (co-authored with Cllr Ed Joyce): and All At Sea (Bretwalda Books). He's also a Anti-Climate Change Activist since at least 1980 and he'd be delighted, as would humanity, with doubling the CO2 in the atmosphere!

On today's show, Lembit Opik discusses a statement made by Lord David Frost that has stirred up a mental crisis within the green movement. Lord Frost suggests that rising temperatures could actually have a positive impact on Britain, citing statistics that reveal a higher mortality rate from cold compared to heat. We'll also delve into the ongoing debate surrounding real energy costs, comparing the benefits of renewables versus traditional sources like coal, gas, diesel, and gasoline. The discussion includes insights into potential outcomes of global energy investments and their implications for the economy.  Later, Jeremy Asher discusses the widespread issue of debanking in the UK, affecting not just Nigel Farage but thousands of others. Setfords receives weekly calls with banking horror stories, often related to CIFAS markers leading to account troubles. The role of automation and AI in flagging and closing accounts is explored, along with the government's risky stance on prosecuting banks for fraud prevention. The segment also touches on the irony of politicians experiencing the consequences of a risk-averse system they are now part of. Lastly, practical tips for preventing account closures are shared. Also, Donald MacKay discusses a recent report revealing that Scottish civil servants used taxpayer-funded bank cards for 58,000 transactions, amounting to £14.2 million. Unusual purchases include VIP airport services and items like china crockery, nail polish, and even a yoga class. The segment also explores the Scots' stance on Brexit and its potential impact on their relationship with the EU. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Lembit Opik is a former MP for Montgomeryshire for which he served for 13 years. He's an ex broadcaster for BBC Radio Kent on current affairs, and writes for Flight Training News and the motorcycle magazine The Road. He's the author of three books: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians (Oval): The alternative View (co-authored with Cllr Ed Joyce): and All At Sea (Bretwalda Books). He's also a Anti-Climate Change Activist since at least 1980 and he'd be delighted, as would humanity, with doubling the CO2 in the atmosphere! GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jeremy Asher is a Solicitor at law firm Setfords. He specialises in the removal of CIFAS and other fraud markers that are incorrectly loaded by financial institutions. These result in bank accounts being closed, applications for mortgages and loans being refused, the closure of businesses, and even the loss of careers. His website is http://www.setfords.co.uk/ GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Donald MacKay is a longstanding member for UKIP in Scotland and has stood for the party many times in General and European elections. He's also a mortgage broker based just outside of Glasgow who firmly believes that Scotland is part of the Union. He is also a stalwart defender of free speech and deeply concerned about the overregulation of small businesses by government.

On today's show, David Atherton discusses Tony Abbott's stop the boats and Rishi Sunak Out. Later, Lembit Opik discusses the climate change hysteria deeply afflicting the UK and the world is based on dishonesty!  GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: David Atherton is social media commentator, Journalist, broadcaster, libertarian, and an advocate for free markets & free speech finally he's a self proclaimed "Selfish smoker". GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Lembit Opik is a former MP for Montgomeryshire for which he served for 13 years. He's an ex broadcaster for BBC Radio Kent on current affairs, and writes for Flight Training News and the motorcycle magazine The Road. He's the author of three books: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians (Oval): The alternative View (co-authored with Cllr Ed Joyce): and All At Sea (Bretwalda Books). He's also a Anti-Climate Change Activist since at least 1980 and he'd be delighted, as would humanity, with doubling the CO2 in the atmosphere!

RETRO RHLSTP #55 Sir William Strawberry - Richard reveals the terrible secret that he was harbouring throughout the David Morrissey podcast before introducing the man who arrogantly claims to have invented the hypothetical question, James Acaster.They discuss teenage bands, how you find out if you are on Taskmaster, favourite meals, the hidden darkness at the heart of Lembit Opik, the missed opportunities in the film Passengers, skiving off to eat custard creams, the unnecessary cruelty of teachers and the influence of Torville and Dean and the influence of the Netflix special.Buy James' brilliant book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Acasters-Classic-Scrapes-Bestseller/dp/1472247191/SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website http://rhlstp.co.ukSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://richardherring.com/gigsBuy DVDs and Books at http://gofasterstripe.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock is going on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! He was suspended from the Conservative Party after news broke he was heading to the Australian jungle - but he's not the first politician, or probably the last, to risk political ruin for the bright lights of show business. On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood gets the temperature in Westminster with Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig and speaks to former MP and I'm A Celebrity contestant, Lembit Opik, about the pros and cons of doing reality TV as a politician. Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - Emma-Rae Woodhouse Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth

UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch tells Bloomberg the OBR has never been quite right. We hear from her interview with Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden. Plus, neither Caroline Hepker nor Yuan Potts have been to the ITV jungle, but Lembit Opik has. The former MP and 'I'm Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' contestant tells us why his friend the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has decided to go on reality TV. Treasury Select Committee member Harriett Baldwin joins for a conversation about the UK economy and her bid for Treasury select committee chair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Piers reacts to former Health Secretary Matt Hancock signing up for I'm a Celeb with care home boss David Crabtree, Lembit Opik and Ann Widdecombe. As Britain is paralysed by strikes, Piers speaks to General Secretary of the TUC Frances O'Grady. Piers speaks to Republican Senator for Arkansas, Tom Cotton after David DePape has been charged with attempting to kidnap senior US politician Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband.Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored at 8 pm on TalkTV on Sky 526, Virgin Media 627, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217. Listen on DAB+ and the app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lembit Opik is a former Member of Parliament in the U.K. He has been a climate realist for many years, and is a member of a group called Transport Reality. https://twitter.com/TransportR2022 https://twitter.com/lembitopik —— Tom Nelson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tan123 Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2022/03/about-me-tom-nelson.html Notes for climate skeptics: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2019/06/useful-notes-for-climate-skeptics.html ClimateGate emails: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones come swashbuckling into the latest Planet Porky podcast. Today's topics include: Piers Morgan's TV return, LAJ's latest book, Angela Rayner, the childhood memories of Edwina Curry, Porky's school days, playing pranks, Live Aid, events you wished you'd attended, Porky's painful tooth, a return for the Cheeky Girls, Lembit Opik's party trick, Rising Damp, holding a concert in space, Howard Wilson not returning John Lennon's letter, Porky's Christmas Card from 'Margaret Thatcher', and Benazir Bhutto. It's the podcast that doesn't need to beg, steal or borrow, it's Life on Planet Porky. Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter. Or you can email us questions or comments to: planetporkypod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! This episode was brought to you by Surfshark.  Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/PORKY -  Enter promo code PORKY for 83% off and 3 extra months free!

In this special Christmas episode we will be bringing home something cuddly and benign, that is actually truly awful that will ruin Christmas for everyone, and after we've watched Lembit Opik's sex tape, we'll be watching Gremlins!Joining me to cough up a mogwai or two, is Paul Gannon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley do a Date Fight!

Frank Skinner's on Absolute Radio every Saturday morning and you can enjoy the show's podcast right here. Radio Academy Award winning Frank, Emily and Alun bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy UK commercial radio's most popular podcast. This week the team have Birthday presents for Frank and he wants to know what's happened to Lembit Opik. The team also discuss Biden's inauguration, sweets from New Zealand and the most exciting thing we've seen out of our window. Come on!

Retro AIOTM #25 - It’s May 30th 2011 and AIOTM’s silver jubilee 25th ep. To think that Canadian baby of unknown gender is now 9 and the world has caught up a bit with its parents gender concerns. It’s a long, long ep. Hope you enjoy it. If you do, why not become a monthly badger at http://twitch.tv/rkherring or preorder Richard’s new book, The Problem With Men from wherever you preorder your books.As It Occurs To Me: Series 3, Episode 3: It's the 25th episode of AIOTM (aiotm) and the silver jubilee is marked with a new 'umpkin'. If you think it's cumpkins or dumpkins then you have to get with it grandad! And Rich has more than half an eye on the listeners of the future. He has also become disturbed by the Canadian couple who won't reveal the sex of their baby (is it as disturbing as Baby Massage? The babies seem to think so) and has been recognised in Amsterdam airport (but who has he been recognised as?).Emma is gate-crashing literary festivals and Dan has been enjoying some odd time with his family, whilst Christian may be close to being friends with the actual factual Lembit Opik. The audience for once come good and provide some spectacular tales of stuff that has occurred to them. This week's Moral Maze has to be heard to be believed and has consequences that could only have been predicted by the strangest person on earth, but demonstrates why the public should not be allowed to make decisions about anything of any importance. One of the characters has written a diary and Richard is halfway through the series without having had a nervous breakdown, but it can't be far off. Some of the accents in this show will make Cheryl Cole seem like the voice of 1950s BBC. And if Dan Tetsell gives you a cucumber, don't eat it. It's the longest AIOTM (aiotm) yet and maybe the funniest and you will learn things about penis enlargement that you might not want to know. But it'd be even funnier if you'd come and seen it live. People came from America, Mumbai and Salisbury to see this show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Retro AIOTM #18 - Back to July 2010 for the final AIOTM of the 2nd series and it’s the one with Lembit Opik. He’ll do the jokes. Thanks for listening to these. You know the ways you can support us by nowAs It Occurs To Me: Series 2, Episode 8: The final show of the second series and all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But 6Music is saved and the Bloomsbury is packed to the gills so it's a party atmosphere. Van Morrison has been supporting Christian, Emma is well up the duff, and Dan has been celebrating the fact he can now go to the zoo and not look like a paedo. Rich has almost met Rory from Doctor Who and Lembit Opik on the same day, and is taking a pop at God for winging it when he came up with the 10 commandments, which seems a bit hypocritical given the way Rich puts this show together. Infants will be born, but will they be slaughtered? And disenchanted characters will return to wreak their revenge, but which ones will turn up? No one could ever guess they will guess, it's obvious. Is it shit or is it good? It doesn't matter. All that counts is that it is over. For now. And it's time for a party around Richard's belly button. Thanks for listening. See you again in August for the Edinburgh special! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the comfiest bird? Who was the world's biggest miser? How did Lembit Opik fall in love? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley & Helen Lederer find out in today's Date Fight!

In this episode of James Acaster's Stay Home Special, James played iPod on Shuffle with Lembit Öpik, Gina Yashere, Rob Deering, Angela Barnes, Marek Larwood, Luke Wright, and Jeremy Swift.

In this episode of James Acaster’s Stay Home Special, James played iPod on Shuffle with Lembit Öpik, Gina Yashere, Rob Deering, Angela Barnes, Marek Larwood, Luke Wright, and Jeremy Swift.

Who is the chair of the Parliament of Asgardia? Where is Bohemia? Who was the son of the preacher man? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley find out in today's Date Fight!

Space Nation Asgardia Is Recruiting Vermonters to Leave Earth Behind Link: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/space-nation-asgardia-is-recruiting-vermonters-to-leave-earth-behind/Content?oid=29200501 A former member of British Parliament wants Vermonters to join him — in space. Lembit Öpik is recruiting new followers and residents for Asgardia, a self-proclaimed space nation that's got its sights set on leaving Earth behind. The group has already launched a small satellite to mark its territory. And it boasts a million followers from around the world — including roughly 1,000 in Vermont — and "residents" who pay an annual fee for the honor. Asgardians in Vermont are clustered around Essex, Stowe and Burlington, according to the group. Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli founded Asgardia in 2016 and has funded the venture with millions of his personal fortune. The Russian scientist "was dissatisfied with the way Earth affairs are run by humanity," "He was in Canada when he came up with the idea that we could do the whole human community thing better if we started again, and took the best of what we do and leave the worst behind," Öpik said in a phone interview from London. "And do it in space." A self-declared space nation called Asgardia is planning a fully functioning space economy and wants help from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-help-space-kingdom-asgardia-2019 Asgardia is a non-governmental organization that wants to become the first kingdom and nation-state in space. On Saturday, the group's 150 elected representatives met for Asgardia's first parliamentary session in Tallinn, Estonia. Asgardia chairman Lembit Opik told Business Insider the group has considered approaching Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to help them get into outer space. The two tech billionaires founded space companies SpaceX and Blue Origin respectively. More than 300,000 people are already paying Asgardia's annual "residency" fee, although UN rules suggest Asgardia's ambition to set up a true space nation won't be realized for some time, if ever. Asgardia's goal is to transport thousands of people to an enormous space station by 2043, beyond Earth's jurisdictions, to "build a new democratic society." Asgardia was founded by Ashurbeyli in 2016 — or "Year 0" in the Asgardian calendar – and it now boasts an elected body of 150 members from all over the world, after online elections last year. Its incumbent Prime Minister is Ana Diaz, a lawyer from Venezuela, and its chief justice is Zhao Yun, a fellow lawyer from Hong Kong. Opik was voted in last year as head of parliament. Ashurbeyli is understood to have invested around $12 million of his own money into the project to date, while another $2 million has been paid in by members of the public. Show Stuff The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Space Nation Asgardia Is Recruiting Vermonters to Leave Earth Behind Link: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/space-nation-asgardia-is-recruiting-vermonters-to-leave-earth-behind/Content?oid=29200501 A former member of British Parliament wants Vermonters to join him — in space. Lembit Öpik is recruiting new followers and residents for Asgardia, a self-proclaimed space nation that's got its sights set on leaving Earth behind. The group has already launched a small satellite to mark its territory. And it boasts a million followers from around the world — including roughly 1,000 in Vermont — and "residents" who pay an annual fee for the honor. Asgardians in Vermont are clustered around Essex, Stowe and Burlington, according to the group. Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli founded Asgardia in 2016 and has funded the venture with millions of his personal fortune. The Russian scientist "was dissatisfied with the way Earth affairs are run by humanity," "He was in Canada when he came up with the idea that we could do the whole human community thing better if we started again, and took the best of what we do and leave the worst behind," Öpik said in a phone interview from London. "And do it in space." A self-declared space nation called Asgardia is planning a fully functioning space economy and wants help from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-help-space-kingdom-asgardia-2019 Asgardia is a non-governmental organization that wants to become the first kingdom and nation-state in space. On Saturday, the group's 150 elected representatives met for Asgardia's first parliamentary session in Tallinn, Estonia. Asgardia chairman Lembit Opik told Business Insider the group has considered approaching Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to help them get into outer space. The two tech billionaires founded space companies SpaceX and Blue Origin respectively. More than 300,000 people are already paying Asgardia's annual "residency" fee, although UN rules suggest Asgardia's ambition to set up a true space nation won't be realized for some time, if ever. Asgardia's goal is to transport thousands of people to an enormous space station by 2043, beyond Earth's jurisdictions, to "build a new democratic society." Asgardia was founded by Ashurbeyli in 2016 — or "Year 0" in the Asgardian calendar – and it now boasts an elected body of 150 members from all over the world, after online elections last year. Its incumbent Prime Minister is Ana Diaz, a lawyer from Venezuela, and its chief justice is Zhao Yun, a fellow lawyer from Hong Kong. Opik was voted in last year as head of parliament. Ashurbeyli is understood to have invested around $12 million of his own money into the project to date, while another $2 million has been paid in by members of the public. Show Stuff The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

RHLSTP #208 James Acaster - Sir William Strawberry. Richard reveals the terrible secret that he was harbouring throughout the David Morrissey podcast before introducing the man who arrogantly claims to have invented the hypothetical question, James Acaster. They discuss teenage bands, how you find out if you are on Taskmaster, favourite meals, the hidden darkness at the heart of Lembit Opik, the missed opportunities in the film Passengers, skiving off to eat custard creams, the unnecessary cruelty of teachers and the influence of Torville and Dean and the influence of the Netflix special. Buy James’ brilliant book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Acasters-Classic-Scrapes-Bestseller/dp/1472247191/SUPPORT THE SHOW!Support the kickstarter at http://rhlstp.co.uk/kickstarterCheck out our website, become a badger and see extra content http://bit.ly/rhlstpwebSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://bit.ly/RHLSTPgigsBuy DVDs and Books http://bit.ly/gofasterstripe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It should have been a showcase of mixed martial arts excellence but UFC 229 in Las Vegas went from being a spectacular night of MMA to one of the most controversial events in the sport's history. Violent skirmishes broke out following Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor. This isn't the first time that there have been ugly scenes that have involved Conor McGregor, earlier this year he was involved in a backstage melee at a New York City arena in which he was caught on camera hurling a hand truck at a bus full of fighters. He was sentenced to community service. Is McGregor becoming bad for the sport? Vinny got the views of commentators Brendan Mulgrew and Chris Suitor. Also on the podcast, James Bond will "probably" never be played by a female actress, the film series' executive producer has said. Barbara Broccoli, who is in charge of casting 007, told the Guardian: "Bond is male. He's a male character. He was written as a male and I think he'll probably stay as a male." But after 26 movies is it time for a female Bond? Vinny got the views of commentators Emma Woolf and Lembit Opik.

Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane were the first guests on this week's show. They came in to talk about panto, their time spent with Lembit Opik and calling Ian short. Hannah George and Taylor Glenn from new podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime were also in the studio, and they got a bonus interviewer in the shape of Johnny Vegas, who popped into the studio largely unannounced to make a personal plea to Nat to visit West Drayton and a variety of other UK theme parks (once he could remember her name that is).

Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane were the first guests on this week’s show. They came in to talk about panto, their time spent with Lembit Opik and calling Ian short. Hannah George and Taylor Glenn from new podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime were also in the studio, and they got a bonus interviewer in the shape of Johnny Vegas, who popped into the studio largely unannounced to make a personal plea to Nat to visit West Drayton and a variety of other UK theme parks (once he could remember her name that is).

"I hate conducted tours." Dodo single-handedly sows the seeds of the Doctor Who Experience's eventual demise, way back in 1966. This month we find ourselves in a land where greedy leaders feather their own nests at the expense of the downtrodden underclass. And it's much the same in Doctor Who's The Savages, screened some 52 years ago (badum tish!) The Doctor is drained, Steven is ordained and Dodo is reined-in on a world where the big city holds no attraction for our clan of outsiders, a bunch of sapped saps with their very own cheeky girl (but mercifully no Lembit Opik). Who else gets to use the Doctor's vibrator? Did Jano and his mates manage to video The Daleks' Master Plan? Who's producing destructive vapours and shouldn't their diet be looked at?  And did Jim and Martin find The Savages to be a shot in the arm or an enervating experience? Tune in to find out.

We ask if cabinet ministers are on the same page over Brexit, why the EU says the UK’s departure will leave a massive hole in their budget and, as Estonia takes over the EU presidency, Lembit Opik tells us everything you need to know about his motherland. And what’s bull sperm got to do with EU?

“A worse gamble than David Cameron’s decision to call the EU Referendum,” is how Lembit Opik terms Theresa May’s decision to opt for a snap general election. The former Liberal MP joined Tim to discuss how the (current) prime minister’s plan of turning to the electorate to strengthen her mandate for #Brexit negotiations has spectacularly backfired, and how the Tories' probable coalition with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party to scrape a parliamentary majority is likely to play out. They consider what the DUP will want in return for playing its dutiful role as king-maker and Lembit both addresses the fierce criticism of the DUP’s anti-abortion and same sex marriage stance, and makes a good fist of explaining an increasingly complex situation in Northern Ireland where another round of elections are in the offing. There’s also more on May, Labour and how Brexit will be done and dusted by the time the Liberals really get their act together. Lembit is always entertaining and we hope this episode provides a good explanation of a fast-moving political landscape which still has Brexit at its heart. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #GeneralElection #Election #TheresaMay #PM #parliament #coalition #democraticunionistparty #dup #libdem

The first shuffle comes from former Liberal Democrats MP Lembit Opik.

What is it like being an MP? What is the celebrity life like? Who do you go for a weekly curry with? And what secrets haven't we heard about Lembit? Join the Unstructured Ramblings Team interviewing the legend that is Lembit Opik #LembitOpik #politics #studentradio

Actress and author Pauline McLynn talks about her varied career which includes Mrs Doyle in Father Ted and Nasty Nick Cotton's ex-wife in EastEnders. She also discusses being attracted to playing baddies and explains why she's knitting for chickens. Hollywood trainer Dalton Wong has worked with Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence and got Kit Harington into shape for Game of Thrones. Dalton talks about why he made a career out of fitness. Listener Teresa Verney-Brookes who used her redundancy money to become a Punch and Judy performer 'Professor Queen Bee'. JP Devlin meets former politician Lembit Opik who reflects on the impact of losing his seat as MP for Montgomeryshire and why he's determined to live life in the present and take opportunities. Natalie Imbruglia shares her Inheritance Tracks: Close to you by The Carpenters and Nick Cave: Into My Arms. Sportswriter Tony Evans talks about the significance of football as he was growing up in Liverpool, his time in the band 'The Farm,' and how he came to journalism late, leaving England for America after being in the crowds at Hillsborough. Cymbeline starring Pauline McLynn is at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London, until 21 April. The Feel Good Plan by Dalton Wong and Kate Faithfull-Williams is out on the 7th January. Natalie Imbruglia's latest album Male is out now. Two Tribes: Liverpool, Everton and a City on the Brink by Tony Evans is published in April. Producer Claire Bartleet Editor: Louise Corley.

The final episode before I perform the show itself, this features various bits of audio from the few days building up to the final event. There's a tiny snatch of rehearsal footage, plus bits of reflection recorded at various times, and even snatches from an appearance on BBC Radio Kent talking to Lembit Opik. It's a right old sound collage.

Mark Dolan and Lizzie Cundy bring you all of this week's Hot Gossip!

The first shuffle comes from former Liberal Democrats MP Lembit Opik.

Joining Ray this week Ray is former Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik and TNA wrestler Grado!

Flaps 19. Celebrity Pilot Carol Vorderman on learning to fly; Lembit Opik on flying, bikes and band management; Mike Barnard, GA Programme Manager at the CAA; Pablo Mason on military discipline; a foot launched paramotor; and the Air Cadets

RHEFP 2013 #18: Alexei Sayle and David Kay - In a Cupboard with Lembit Opik. Richard has finally committed murder at the Fringe and is wondering if something similar happened to Lady Di (though hopefully no Cif was used then). He's very excited to be chatting to legendary stand-up Alexei Sayle about Carry On Columbus, how he nearly ended up as a Golden Girl, how the attempt to heal the rift with Ben Elton led to another rift and how Benny Hill ended up with Alexei's Emmy! We get some really good insights into the mind of a genius comedian (and Alexei says some stuff as well... Ha ha I am funny). With scone-based humour from David Kay. Think you'll enjoy this one!

For the forth show, recorded on the day of Margaret Thatcher's funeral, Matt is joined by former Liberal Democrat Lembit Öpik. Recorded live at the St James Theatre. For more info and to book tickets visit http://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is an asteroid impact more likely than winning the lottery? What can Moon rock tell us about the Earth? And how did a biology teacher discover a new astronomical object? In this Naked Astronomy AstroFest special, we'll ask if the Kepler observatory is ushering in a new scientific revolution, meet Hanny van Arkel, who discovered Hanny's Voorwerp on citizen science project Galaxy Zoo and find out why one former MP thinks we should be concerned about being hit by an asteroid... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is an asteroid impact more likely than winning the lottery? What can Moon rock tell us about the Earth? And how did a biology teacher discover a new astronomical object? In this Naked Astronomy AstroFest special, we'll ask if the Kepler observatory is ushering in a new scientific revolution, meet Hanny van Arkel, who discovered Hanny's Voorwerp on citizen science project Galaxy Zoo and find out why one former MP thinks we should be concerned about being hit by an asteroid... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Hints and tips for media appearances, speaking and social media. This week; wall-to-wall politicians; Great Britain: Louis Vuitton condoms; Billy Connolly,; Lisa Dutton; Something in Common; What was I saying?: We're all publishers; An interview with Lembit Opik; Music from The Good Suns.

It's the 25th episode of AIOTM (aiotm) and the silver jubilee is marked with a new 'umpkin'. If you think it's cumpkins or dumpkins then you have to get with it grandad! And Rich has more than half an eye on the listeners of the future. He has also become disturbed by the Canadian couple who won't reveal the sex of their baby (is it as disturbing as Baby Massage? The babies seem to think so) and has been recognised in Amsterdam airport (but who has he been recognised as?).Emma is gate-crashing literary festivals and Dan has been enjoying some odd time with his family, whilst Christian may be close to being friends with the actual factual Lembit Opik. The audience for once come good and provide some spectacular tales of stuff that has occurred to them. This week's Moral Maze has to be heard to be believed and has consequences that could only have been predicted by the strangest person on earth, but demonstrates why the public should not be allowed to make decisions about anything of any importance. One of the characters has written a diary and Richard is halfway through the series without having had a nervous breakdown, but it can't be far off. Some of the accents in this show will make Cheryl Cole seem like the voice of 1950s BBC. And if Dan Tetsell gives you a cucumber, don't eat it. It's the longest AIOTM (aiotm) yet and maybe the funniest and you will learn things about penis enlargement that you might not want to know. But it'd be even funnier if you'd come and seen it live. People came from America, Mumbai and Salisbury to see this show.

The final show of the second series and all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But 6Music is saved and the Bloomsbury is packed to the gills so it's a party atmosphere. Van Morrison has been supporting Christian, Emma is well up the duff, and Dan has been celebrating the fact he can now go to the zoo and not look like a paedo. Rich has almost met Rory from Doctor Who and Lembit Opik on the same day, and is taking a pop at God for winging it when he came up with the 10 commandments, which seems a bit hypocritical given the way Rich puts this show together. Infants will be born, but will they be slaughtered? And disenchanted characters will return to wreak their revenge, but which ones will turn up? No one could ever guess they will guess, it's obvious. Is it shit or is it good? It doesn't matter. All that counts is that it is over. For now. And it's time for a party around Richard's belly button. Thanks for listening. See you again in August for the Edinburgh special!

Frank, Emily and Gareth talk about Last Of The Summer Wine, Lembit Opik's debut stand up show and South Africa.

Good morning:Episode Fifty SixThis week we've got toucans who can, Eton Mess that isn't, Madonna and Jesus who didn't, Lembit Opik who shouldn't, 24, Peter Hitchens, the Moon, Apollo 11 and Dominic West.