Podcasts about Love Actually

Go to maximumfun.org/jointights to become a MaxFun Member. For as little as $5 a month, you'll earn great gifts and help this show continue. This weekend we're ready to crown a brand new pair of royalty in WWE– it's Night of Champions and the finale to the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. These tournaments have not been effectively organized however; and no matter what happens or who wins, we have severe concerns. The Main Event: The New Bloodline Ever since Roman Reigns became a world champion once again, the latest chapter of the Bloodline has taken center stage once again. And if you love Roman and his family drama, that's great! But if you're aching for a change in the direction of WWE that is not so great. The Three Count: Danielle put over Lucha Underground's (sort of) return. Lindsey put over Cathy Kelley and (fka) Dakota Kai watching Love Actually on TikTok. Hal put over the obvious. Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky. This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointights

Clint, Meg, and Dan react to New Zealand’s first football World Cup loss since 1982 (blowing a 1–0 lead to lose 3–1) and look ahead to the next match. Dan shares a new half-marathon sponsorship with a chafing-cream brand and the awkward mid-race reapplication. They discuss UK politics and a game comparing world leaders’ time in power, then run movie trailer updates for Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats and Taika Waititi’s Clara. The show plugs a Warehouse $2,000 trolley grab, chats Love Actually vs Jackass, and gets “naughty” about Clint’s wife smelling his farts after nasal surgery. They cover cheating caught via home cameras, debate A/B/C-listers, celebrate “super grandparents,” and use a listener’s pig Spencer to predict France vs Iran 00:00 NZ World Cup Heartbreak 01:41 Chafe Cream Sponsorship 05:00 UK Politics Guessing Game 09:08 Movie Trailer Scandals 10:45 Hooked Musical Nerves 15:25 Naughty 640 18:50 Ronaldo Rolls Royce Rumor 20:15 Weird News Roundup 23:43 Books by Boomers Returns 28:57 Hooked Final Song Preview 35:33 Oracle Pig Picks France 38:21 Cheater Catching Tech 43:01 Listener Cheating Stories 47:35 Cash Call Fail 49:54 A Lister Debate 59:56 Burnout Nana Legend 01:03:04 Super Grandparents Calls

What does it look like to love the way Jesus loves? Not just words. Not just feelings. But real, sacrificial, costly love. In this message from the "Branches" series, Pastor Ben Kuerth opens 1 John 3:16-24 to show us that agape love — the selfless, self-giving love modeled by Jesus — isn't a feeling. It's a choice. And it's made possible through Christ's resurrection. Jesus laid down His life for us. That's the standard. And by His Spirit, we are empowered to love each other with that same kind of radical, tangible love. That means showing up. Giving generously. Being present even when it's inconvenient. And here's the grace-filled truth: even when your heart condemns you, God is greater. His love secures your identity. You are His child — not because you love perfectly, but because He loves you perfectly. Bear real love. Start today. 

Everyone thinks they're a loving person. But this week Josiah walks through one of the most famous stories Jesus ever told and asks a question most of us aren't ready for: what happens when the person who needs you is someone you can't stand? Turns out love isn't a feeling. It has a price tag. And most of us have been capping ours without realizing it.

THINK YOU KNOW POP CULTURE? Take The Spill's Pop Culture Quiz here. Today we are diving into the ultimate vault of 90s and 00s nostalgia to talk about the comfort films that left us with way too many unanswered questions. We reckon its time to give them the Devil Wears Prada treatment and make them a sequel. We unpack why a chaotic wedding classic starring one of our favourite leading ladies deserves a second chapter, and why a cosy Christmas staple features a love story we need an immediate update on - plus lots more.Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Together, we can keep sharing faith, hope, and joy. Donate here: https://donate.thelight.com.au John 15:13"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."What does real love actually look like? In this episode, Ash and Shay unpack Jesus' powerful words in John 15:13 and explore the kind of love that goes far beyond feelings or good intentions. Together, they reflect on the sacrificial love of Christ, the challenge of laying down our own wants and comforts for others, and why true love will always cost us something. From friendships and marriage to everyday acts of service, this conversation is a reminder that love isn't just something we say—it's something we live. As they discuss what it means to love like Jesus, Ash and Shae encourage us to embrace a love that is selfless, intentional, and rooted in the joy that comes from putting others before ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING, EMOTIONALLY DEVASTATING, AND COMPLETELY UNHINGED CINEMATIC TWIST! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Full Movie Reaction & Review with Roxy Striar and Jon Maturan! Harry Potter 6 Full Movie Uncut Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   HARRY POTTER and the Order of the Phoenix:    • HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX ...   HARRY POTTER and the Goblet of Fire:    • HARRY POTTER & THE GOBLET OF FIRE MOVIE RE...   HARRY POTTER Prisoner of Azkaban Reaction:    • HARRY POTTER PRISONER OF AZKABAN MOVIE REA...   HARRY POTTER and the Sorcerer's Stone Reaction:    • HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE REAC...   HARRY POTTER and the Chamber of Secrets Reaction:    • HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2...   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this video review and reaction, Roxy and Jon balance the hilarious, chaotic tones of teenage love potions with the dark, suspenseful secret-agent thriller energy of Voldemort's rising shadow. We unpack the incredible performances of the legendary ensemble cast, featuring Daniel Radcliffe (The Woman in Black, Weird: The Alchemist Story) delivering an intensely mature performance as the Chosen One Harry Potter, Michael Gambon (The King's Speech, Paddington) bringing pure regal gravitas as Albus Dumbledore, and Alan Rickman (Die Hard, Love Actually) commanding the screen as the deeply mysterious Severus Snape. We also dissect the incredible, tragic character complexity of Tom Felton (Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Flash) as a heavily conflicted Draco Malfoy, Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge!, Iris) as the memory-hoarding Professor Horace Slughorn, and Helena Bonham Carter (The King's Speech, Fight Club) as the chaotic Bellatrix Lestrange. Our hosts react to every single unforgettable highlight, from the beautiful cinematography of the opening Death Eater London bridge attack to the pure comedy of Ron Weasley accidentally consuming a powerful love potion intended for Harry. We breakdown the bizarrely hilarious drunken funeral scene for Aragog the giant spider, the raw intensity of Harry using the dangerous Sectumsempra curse on Draco in the bathroom, and the horrifying psychological torment of the cave sequence where Dumbledore is forced to drink the agonizing liquid to uncover Voldemort's Horcrux history. Finally, we unpack the sheer heartbreak of the Astronomy Tower betrayal where Snape casts Avada Kedavra on Dumbledore, the emotional unity of Hogwarts raising their wands against the dark mark, and the shocking final twist revealing that the locket is a total fake left by the mysterious R.A.B., so drop your thoughts in the comments below! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IS THIS ACTUALLY THE BEST ONE IN THE TRILOGY?! Men in Black 3 (2012) Full Movie Reaction & Review with Greg Alba and Jackie Bonsignore! Men in Black 3 Full Movie Uncut Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   -Check out the DC Studios Showcase Podcast here https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this comprehensive movie review and reaction, Greg and Jackie conquer a wild rewatch filled with high-stakes timeline shifts and surprisingly deep character growth. We unpack the incredible comedic and dramatic performances of the legendary stellar cast, featuring Will Smith (Bad Boys, The Pursuit of Happyness) returning with his classic charisma as Agent J, Tommy Lee Jones (The Fugitive, No Country for Old Men) as the stoic, world-weary Agent K, and Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame, Sicario) delivering an absolutely flawless, mind-blowing impression as the younger 1969 variant of Agent K. We also break down the phenomenal presence of the main villains and supporting players, including Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Concords, What We Do in the Shadows) as the hyper-lethal, moon-escaping Boris the Animal, Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility, Love Actually) as Agent O, Bill Hader (Barry, Superbad) in a brilliant undercover cameo as Andy Warhol / Agent W, Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man, Call Me by Your Name) as the sweet, fifth-dimensional being Griffin, and Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Evil) in a devastatingly emotional role. Our hosts react to every iconic visual gag, massive effects sequence, and tragic narrative beat this film has to offer. We break down the disgusting opening lunar prison breakout involving an alien-drenched cake, the dark comedy of K's shockingly brief funeral eulogy for Zed, and the intense Chinese restaurant shootout featuring a giant, aggressive alien fish brawl. We unpack the sheer terrifying thrill of the Chrysler Building time jump that triggers temporal fracture headaches cured by chocolate milk, the investigative logic of eating pie to unlock the secrets of the universe, and the massive Apollo 11 launchpad climax where the past and future completely collide. Greg and Jackie were both completely blown away by how much extra heart, emotional stakes, and cohesive storytelling this sequel brings compared to Men in Black 2, concluding with a beautifully tragic ending twist that fundamentally redefines the entire bond between J and K. Follow Greg Alba:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ Twitter:  https://x.com/thegregalba Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Praise O'Clock Show (also known as The Praiseworld Podcast) is the breakfast show of Praiseworld Radio.Host: Goodness Ezeh, Kanyinsola Omojola

After watching #1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, James Cameron-Wilson says he's exhausted by all these fantasy franchises. The effects are impressive but the plot seems redundant and he was extremely bored. Not so with #8 Finding Emily, the best romcom he has seen in quite some time. Produced by the team behind Love Actually and Bridget Jones, it's about a student trying to find a girl he clicked with, only for the search to go badly awry. Humming with great Curtis-esque lines, it has an engaging freshness and feels very real. After a brief mention of Hen, in which a hen observes Greek life, James discusses The Wizard of the Kremlin, starring Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander, about a filmmaker who becomes an adviser to Putin. On various platforms, it has an air of the Europudding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered if healing from a narcissistic relationship is actually possible — or if you're just too broken to get there?The confusion, the self-doubt, the grief you can't quite explain to people who haven't been there... it's real, it's heavy, and it makes loving yourself feel almost impossible.Today I get raw and personal, sharing my own story so you don't have to feel so alone in yours.You'll discover:The sneaky reason leaving felt impossible (and why that's not weakness)What nobody tells you about grieving someone who hurt youThe surprising truth about what healthy love actually feels likeHit play — because the light at the end of the tunnel is real, and I'm living proof.QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpodEp 40: Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Heal Heartbreak & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping: https://pod.fo/e/27408eRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

What happens when we let culture define love instead of God?In this message, Pastor Gerald Fadayomi unpacks how true love is revealed through the cross of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Be challenged to move beyond self-centered versions of love and step into the sacrificial, transforming love God calls us to live out.

An unexpected episode topic for one of the most accomplished, coolest people we've had on the podcast - 25 year old Australian actress, Angourie Rice. You have definitely seen her before as Cady Heron in Tina Fey's Mean Girls Movie with Renee Rapp. She's also starred in The Nice Guys, Spiderman: Homecoming, Ladies in Black, Mare of Easttown and so much more. I chat to Angourie about her brand new film, produced by the same people to bring us Bridget Jones Diary and Love Actually, a rom-com called Finding Emily. Given the perfectly cringe nature of rom-coms, I ask Emily about her thoughts on experiences on embracing cringe, feeling comfortable in Hollywood, what 'cool' is to her and grand romantic gestures. Sarah-Jane Instagram Angourie Rice Instagram Movie: Finding Emily Angourie's bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we watched the 2019 romantic comedy Yesterday, about a guy who gets hit by a bus during Y2K and is the only person on Earth who remembers that the Beatles existed and steals all their songs. Tune in next week when our movie will be... Event Horizon. ----- On May 21st, go to the Ice House in Pasadena to see Matt Lieb do stand up. Tickets here!  Jordan will be at Oakland Comic Con on May 9th and 10th, at the Oakland Convention Center. You should read Predator: Bloodshed! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinfreewithads Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinfreewithads

The door from an iconic scene in the Richard Curtis film is up for auction. Why exactly has it been put up for sale now, and who would be in the market for a movie door?Joining Seán to discuss is Dan Muscatelli-Hampson from Omega Auctions.Image: Universal Studios

Move over Sylvia Plath, a new foundational feminist author has entered the chat. Dee Salmin, esteemed radio presenter and modern dating, sex, and love expert, has released her debut book, ‘It's Not Love, Actually'. From ‘Boy Sober' to ‘Femcels' and the timeless question of ‘are the straights okay?, she tackles myriad topics present in the lives of young folk in 2026. In this episode of Booksmart, hosts Sunny & Allie sit down with Dee to unpack her powerful book, her “reputation” as a “gonad stealing feminist witch”, and her storied career as a radio presenter.Get your copy of 'It's Not Love, Actually' by Dee Salmin here.

THIS FELT LIKE WATCHING HARRY POTTER FOR THE FIRST TIME ALL OVER AGAIN… Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Full Length Reaction Watch Along + Early Access:   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Jon Maturan & Roxy Striar step into the Wizarding World for the very beginning of Harry's journey, bringing you their Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone reaction, recap, commentary, breakdown, analysis, and full movie spoiler review!! Jon Maturan & Roxy Striar react to and break down Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), directed by Chris Columbus and starring Daniel Radcliffe (The Woman in Black, Now You See Me 2) as Harry Potter, Emma Watson (Beauty and the Beast, Little Women) as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint (Servant, Snatch) as Ron Weasley, alongside Alan Rickman (Die Hard, Love Actually) as Severus Snape and Richard Harris (Gladiator, The Count of Monte Cristo) as Albus Dumbledore. Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of NZ's best-ever band exports is Split Enz.  Formed in the 70's, Split Enz' intelligent pop music made them one of our top bands for over a decade, and still beloved today. We look at how they got started and some highlights of their career and recordings.  We also talk about our annual trip to Bali, where we discovered a local band that played Pink Floyd's  “Wish You Were Here” (yes, really!!)  Radiohead's “Creep”, Johnny Cash's “Ring of Fire” and a stack of other songs straight from our episode playlists. Yep, sure surprised us!  Our “Album You must Hear Before You Die” is Penguin Cafe Orchestra's self-titled album from 1976 – an experience for an open mind!    References:  Bali, Pink Floyd, “Wish You Were Here”, Johnny Cash, “Ring of Fire”, The Bee Gees, “To Love Somebody”, Nick Cave & Shane McGowan, “What a Wonderful World”, Radiohead, “Creep”, “Love is all around us”, The Troggs, “Love Actually”, Bill Nighy, Jonny Greenwood, Michael's Bar in Legian,  “Wedding songs, and other disasters”, New Zealand, Auckland, Split Enz, Coachella 26, David Lee Roth, Teddy Swims, Justin Bieber, Robert Dimery, 1001 Albums you must hear before you die, ”Penguin Cafe Orchestra”, Simon Jeffes, Steve Nye, Eno, Obscure, “Music For a Found Harmonium”, “The Sound of Someone you Love Who's Going Away And It Doesn't Matter”, 101ers, Joe Strummer, Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, "My Way", The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle, Tim Finn, Phil Judd, APRA Top 100 New Zealand Songs of All Time, Finn Brothers, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Paul Hester, “The Mullanes”,  Countdown, Michael Jackson, MTV, “Mental Notes”, Phil Manzanera, “Second Thoughts”, “In Every Dream Home a Heartache”, “The Swingers”, “Counting the Beat”, ENZSO, “Six Months in a Leaky Boat”, Aotearoa”, Māori, Falklands crisis, The Wiggles, “Wiggly Version”, REM   Playlist – all the music & artists we talked about in this episode Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

He's here! Comedian Josh Thomas joins Alexei in the Last Video Store and bypasses the New Release section altogether to pick up some of his favourite weeklies. He's recently relaunched his classic podcast Josh Thomas and Friends and You and is going on tour all around the world, so check him out in a city near you: https://joshthomas.com.au/ Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Join Alexei & Cameron James presenting David Byrne's TRUE STORIES at the Sydney Opera House Saturday Film Club (https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/saturday-film-club-true-stories) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks

What a time to be a Bairn as Falkirk FC confirmed their status as a top 6 Scottish Premiership over the Lanarkshire Galacticos at Fir Park.John and Ross are joined by BTW main man, Brian Flynn, who has some big news of his own as they look back at one of the best performances of the season.Plus chat about Blue, Love Actually as well as all the club news.Expect the Unexpected!EPISODE SPONSOR: CARPET WAYSCelebrating their 25th anniversary in the town£799 for a full house deal exclusively in Falkirk at the moment: https://www.carpetways.com/falkirk/ Behind the Wall – Behind the Bairns since 1985Falkirk's best selection of fine wines lagers, craft and cask ales, fantastic value food and great service.Check out what's on www.behindthewall.co.ukJoin the FFIT T8shttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1803421196843918Get the new Falkirk Daft t-shirt's:https://pintsnprints.co.uk/collections/falkirk-collectionAnd Remember sign up for our Discord and Social Media: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/sVYbRzzusK Twitter/Insta/Facebook - @Falkirkdaft Get Merch: merch.falkirkdaft.co.ukFor any sponsorship enquiries email sales@falkirkdaft.co.ukSubscribe to our YouTube channel and remember to leave a review where you get your podcasts.youtube.com/@falkirkdaft

How do you love people who are hard to love? Why do we so often choose love that benefits us instead of love that costs us? What does real love actually look like? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Jesus's call to love enemies in Luke 6 reveals the initiating, sacrificial love of God that transforms how we love others. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 6:27–49

Pack Daddy woke up ready to hand this one off to Sal — then read the headline, watched the clip, and decided this one was personal. After catching Joe Thomas on Wildie & Tauch arguing that Matt LaFleur needs to "unleash" Jordan Love and that there are training wheels on the offense, Ryan went point-by-point through the entire segment to pick it apart — with receipts. The core complaint: Every claim in the Joe Thomas segment is an assertion built on feelings with zero data to back it up — and Pack Daddy calls it out relentlessly, demanding proof at every turn instead of just vibe-based football takes The numbers don't lie: Jordan Love ranked #1 in the entire NFL in EPA per play on third down in 2025, #5 in completion percentage over expected, and #1 in success rate — so the "he can't perform on third down because we run too much on first down" argument falls completely apart LaFleur's system IS the offense: Ryan makes a passionate case that the LaFleur-Love pairing is a feature, not a bug — and that demanding Jordan operate outside the scheme is the same kind of thinking that made the Rodgers era messy The PFF case for Love: An 89 passing grade in 2025, with Joe Burrow (8 games) and Matt Stafford as the only QBs rated higher — Ryan asks plainly: at what point do we just crown the guy? If you've been nodding along to the "Jordan Love needs more freedom" narrative, Pack Daddy has a direct challenge for you: find one data point. Just one. Call in at 608-501-0718 and make your case — he's ready for you. #GoPackGo #PackNation #JordanLove #GreenBayPackers #NFL #PackernetPodcast #MattLaFleur #PackDaddy This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02            

Pack Daddy woke up ready to hand this one off to Sal — then read the headline, watched the clip, and decided this one was personal. After catching Joe Thomas on Wildie & Tauch arguing that Matt LaFleur needs to "unleash" Jordan Love and that there are training wheels on the offense, Ryan went point-by-point through the entire segment to pick it apart — with receipts. The core complaint: Every claim in the Joe Thomas segment is an assertion built on feelings with zero data to back it up — and Pack Daddy calls it out relentlessly, demanding proof at every turn instead of just vibe-based football takes The numbers don't lie: Jordan Love ranked #1 in the entire NFL in EPA per play on third down in 2025, #5 in completion percentage over expected, and #1 in success rate — so the "he can't perform on third down because we run too much on first down" argument falls completely apart LaFleur's system IS the offense: Ryan makes a passionate case that the LaFleur-Love pairing is a feature, not a bug — and that demanding Jordan operate outside the scheme is the same kind of thinking that made the Rodgers era messy The PFF case for Love: An 89 passing grade in 2025, with Joe Burrow (8 games) and Matt Stafford as the only QBs rated higher — Ryan asks plainly: at what point do we just crown the guy? If you've been nodding along to the "Jordan Love needs more freedom" narrative, Pack Daddy has a direct challenge for you: find one data point. Just one. Call in at 608-501-0718 and make your case — he's ready for you. #GoPackGo #PackNation #JordanLove #GreenBayPackers #NFL #PackernetPodcast #MattLaFleur #PackDaddy This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02            

We’re following The Washington Post and asking the question Clare Stephens has been quietly pondering for a while: Are boomers the real iPad babies? Plus, it’s been celebrity facelift week on social media and it’s unclear if actress Denise Richards is being celebrated as a person or an old church in the spon-con post telling us about her “restoration”. Holly wants to know if being open about your facelift is the new vulnerability, or are we just applauding the erasure of a life well-lived? And, if you’re tired of the "How are you?" and "What are you doing?" cycle of boring small talk, Em has some very specific (and slightly unhinged) alternatives. From questioning how many pigeons it would take in your house before you suspected a conspiracy, to identifying which kitchen utensil you feel most connected to, the woman has you covered. SUBSCRIBE here to get 25% off an $89 annual subscription PLUS 25% off Nala. Your Mamamia discount will be applied at checkout. Then find your Nala code in the Subscriber Hub immediately after joining. Ends 1st April.CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS:Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code. Ends 1st April. Recommendations Em recommends Deadloch Season 2 on prime. Clare recommends the blog Wait But Why by Tim Urban, specifically, 10 Thoughts from the Fourth Trimester Holly recommends the Good Hang with Viola Davis & specifically Julius What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mia's Babble: The Very Best Bit About Bum Checks Listen: The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours Listen: Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West’s Throuple Listen: Polyamory, Cheating & The Marriage No One Wants To Believe Listen: An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For Listen: Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My! Listen: A Dangerous Influencer Trend & Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip Listen: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Two famous women just told us what they did to their faces. Somehow, it's still not enough. The uncomfortable truth about the reaction to Anne Hathaway's 'new face'. We finally love Anne Hathaway again, she only had to change everything about herself. 'I thought I was bad at small talk. Turns out, I was doing it wrong.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RHLSTYP #603 - Paddy McGuinness' Richard Osman Dart Board - Rich is back in Chelmsford revealing what Charles Dickens has to say about the place and Greater Anglia's possibly foolish plan to keep down the pigeon population at Chelmsford Station. His guest hates the English and so Rich has deliberately brought him to the most English place on earth to see what fireworks ensue - it's the brilliant Vittorio Angelone. They chat about whether it's a dick move to win every day of House of Games, how Vittorio might have been a professional percussionist, the huge success of his podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide To Parenting, how the title of his new show “you can't Say Nothing any more” is so good, it doesn't actually matter if the content is funny (it is), playing the Hammersmith Apollo and a new take on why Love Actually is a terrible film and why you should let Richard Curtis know on social media.Rich is old and flagging and his brain isn't working too well, so there's lots of waiting around for him to remember things. It's going to get worse as time goes on. Please bear in mind his age before criticising. He is 58.See RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSee Vittorio on tour https://vittorioangelone.com/tourWatch Translations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pZJL2CzZnQSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Round One, the team discuss the UK government's response to the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, Tony Blair's latest intervention in Middle Eastern politics and whether Keir Starmer's stance could really be his “Love Actually moment”. In Round Two, we hear about the spectacular downfall of former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, from luxury deportation jets to a $50k Rolex in a super-prison, before heading to Brussels to learn about the EU's new ban on “meaty” words for plant-based foods. In Round Three, the Missing Words Round, we find out why firefighters had to rescue a man trapped in a Manchester phone box, how a Surrey couple tried to claim their neighbour's land with an unconventional means and why a camel beauty contest has been rocked by scandal… If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode! For updates on the show, make sure you're following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.  Your host is Mike RaymentWith Jack HarrisEmerald Paston And Queenie Miller, back next week!  The Producer is Diggory WaiteThe Executive Producer is Claire BroughtonThe Music is by Big George In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a really special one because I'm joined by my dear friend and former client, Alyssa, and we're talking about something that so many women with anxious attachment quietly wonder: What does secure love actually feel like? Not the Instagram version. Not the “perfect relationship” fantasy. But what it feels like inside your body when the spiraling, the overthinking, and the constant mental gymnastics in your relationship finally start to settle. Because when you're deep in anxious attachment, it can feel incredibly defeating. You're reading the books. Saving the posts. Going to therapy. Trying to say the right things.   And yet… you still feel stuck in the same patterns.   In this conversation, Alyssa shares what her relationship and inner world actually looked like before doing this work — including:   • Believing the real problem was “communication” • Trying to word things perfectly so her partner would respond the right way • Doing all the reading, therapy, and Instagram saving… but still feeling stuck • The exhaustion of overthinking every conversation • Why “knowing the information” didn't actually change anything   We also talk about something I see constantly with high-achieving women: being extremely self-aware… but still spiraling in relationships.   Alyssa shares honestly about what finally shifted for her and what secure love started to feel like when things began to change. If you've ever thought: “Why do I keep overthinking even though I know better?” “Why can't I stop spiraling in my relationship?” “Why do I feel so emotionally exhausted from love?” This conversation will likely feel very familiar. You're not broken. And you're definitely not the only one who's felt this way.   Welcome back to the Be That Healing Girl Podcast! Today we're talking about something I see constantly with my clients...and honestly something I know very well from my own life too: the overthinking spiral. You know the one. You reread the texts. You rewrite the message three times before sending it. You rehearse the conversation in the shower, in the car, before bed… maybe 12 times. You tell yourself you're just trying to be thoughtful or self-aware. But your brain is basically running a full soap opera about a situation that hasn't even happened yet. And the worst part? Most of the time nothing is actually wrong, but your brain refuses to relax. In this episode we talk about: - The difference between overthinking and self-sabotage - Why high-achieving, self-aware women get stuck in relationship rumination - The “rewrite the text five times” pattern - Why reassurance from your partner never actually sticks - How overthinking is often just a really smart form of self-protection - Why healing anxious attachment requires learning to sit in uncertainty Because the truth is… when you're in that spiral, you're not really trying to solve a problem. You're trying to get relief. And your brain is convinced that if it just analyzes the situation one more time, you'll finally feel safe. Spoiler: it doesn't work like that. I also share a bit about what's been coming up for me personally as I prepare for a big family trip where I'll be seeing my dad for the first time in 11 years - and how easy it is to slip into trying to say the “perfect thing” instead of just being present. If you've ever thought: “Am I overthinking this?” “Am I self-sabotaging something good?” “Why can't my brain just chill?” This episode is for you! Take a breath. You're not crazy. Your brain just learned a really intense way of trying to protect you. And we're going to talk about it.  

This week on the Other Six Podcast, we explore 1 John 3 and the difference between sentimental love and sacrificial love. John shows us that God's perfect love is revealed not through flawless Christians, but through an imperfect family actively loving one another. We talk about how Cain-like resentment can quietly creep into church life, why love is not optional for those who've passed from death to life, and what it really means to love “in deed and truth.” If believing in Jesus and loving His people are one command, then abiding in Christ means more than visiting — it means committing to costly, everyday love that makes the invisible God visible.

Love, Actually – Week 4 (Finale): Redeemed to Restore Text: Hosea 3; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26When love breaks… what happens then?In the finale of Love, Actually: The Love That Restores, Pastor Kevin turns to one of the most powerful redemption stories in Scripture—the story of Hosea. It's not sentimental. It's not polished. It's a picture of pursuing love, holy boundaries, and costly redemption.Hosea reveals a restoring love that pursues first, tells the truth, holds boundaries, and pays a price to rebuild the future. Ultimately, this story points beyond itself—to Jesus, who didn't love us from a distance but moved toward us, paid the cost, and restores what's been broken.On Communion Sunday, this message reminds us that restoration isn't fantasy—it's redemption. And the cross is the receipt.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 12:45 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextsteps Follow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Our guest on this episode of White Wine Question Tim is Joanna Page, an actor and presenter from Swansea, who was told whilst she was training at RADA that she was not a bad actress, the problem was that she was Welsh…Luckily for all of us she didn't let these comments hold her back, and ended up leaving RADA early to join the Royal National Theatre and then the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in the star-studded 1999 BBC adaptation of David Copperfield, and then what proved to be one of the nation's all-time favourite Christmas films, Love Actually.She seems to have a knack of winning roles in some of our most beloved shows, playing the titular Stacey Shipman in the BAFTA-winning series Gavin & Stacey alongside Ruth Jones, James Corden, and Matthew Horne - the final episode was one of the most-watched TV shows of the last two decades, with an audience of over 20 million.She has four children with her actor husband James Thornton, who she starred with in David Copperfield, but in a truly Dickensian plot-twist she didn't meet him at the time – it took a later introduction to throw them together from drama school friend Maxine PeakeSo sit back and enjoy this chat with Joanna Page as she discusses that Gavin & Stacey finale, Hollywood's very own Margot Robbie being a fan, and how she feels about nude scenes.If you're looking for more information about the National Lottery Open Week that Joanna mentioned - it runs from 7-15 March, and it's your chance to unlock some of the UK's hidden gems. You can show any National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard or Instant Win Game and get free or discounted entry, plus special offers, at hundreds of funded venues across the UK - from BFI Escapes to creative spaces and iconic hidden gems like Dover's wartime tunnels and the Eden Project's living clay sculpture. To find a participating venue near you, visit www.nationallotteryopenweek.comCheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love, Actually – Week 3: Peace, Patterns, and the People You Choose Texts: Genesis 24:10–14, 17–21; Romans 6:3–4We have an entire relationship culture built around not choosing.In Week 3 of Love, Actually: The Love That Restores, Pastor Kevin explores how discernment works in dating, relationships, and even friendships. Looking at Genesis 24 and the story of Rebekah, this message gives a clear framework for peace, patterns, and the people we allow close to us.God does not lead His people with confusion—He leads with peace. Discernment doesn't just listen to words—it watches patterns. And healthy relationships aren't built by adding God later, but by building around Him from the start.On Baptism Sunday, this message also reminds us that following Jesus is ultimately a choice. Baptism is our public “I will go” moment—our declaration that we belong to Christ and are walking in newness of life.Whether you're single, dating, married, or rebuilding after strain, this message calls you toward clarity, courage, and Kingdom-first living.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 12:45 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextsteps Follow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

Evan, Canty, & Michelle reignite the debate about how romantic Love Actually and The Notebook are. Is the tush push ban off the board now that the Eagles' efficacy with the play is diminished? Trick Williams joins the show to talk about the upcoming Elimination Chamber and his hopes of being in WrestleMania 42. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: $4600 jackets?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle reignite the debate about how romantic Love Actually and The Notebook are. Is the tush push ban off the board now that the Eagles' efficacy with the play is diminished? Trick Williams joins the show to talk about the upcoming Elimination Chamber and his hopes of being in WrestleMania 42. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: $4600 jackets?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle reignite the debate about how romantic Love Actually and The Notebook are. Is the tush push ban off the board now that the Eagles' efficacy with the play is diminished? Trick Williams joins the show to talk about the upcoming Elimination Chamber and his hopes of being in WrestleMania 42. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: $4600 jackets?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle reignite the debate about how romantic Love Actually and The Notebook are. Is the tush push ban off the board now that the Eagles' efficacy with the play is diminished? Trick Williams joins the show to talk about the upcoming Elimination Chamber and his hopes of being in WrestleMania 42. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: $4600 jackets?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle reignite the debate about how romantic Love Actually and The Notebook are. Is the tush push ban off the board now that the Eagles' efficacy with the play is diminished? Trick Williams joins the show to talk about the upcoming Elimination Chamber and his hopes of being in WrestleMania 42. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: $4600 jackets?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does real love look like when it costs something?In this powerful conclusion to the Love Actually series, Pastor Talaat McNeely walks through Ephesians 5:1–2 and reveals a truth many believers admire but struggle to practice: love is not simply felt — it is offered. Rooted in identity and defined by the cross, this message invites you to move beyond admiration into imitation, showing how sacrificial love becomes both relational transformation and worship to God.Drawing parallels between the letters written by Martin Luther King Jr. from Birmingham jail and the Apostle Paul from Roman imprisonment, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider what it means to resemble Christ in everyday relationships. If love only reshapes you but never moves beyond you, it remains unfinished. But when love is lived as self-offering, it reflects the heart of the Father and becomes a pleasing aroma to Him.Whether you are navigating forgiveness, reconciliation, or simply trying to love people well in ordinary moments, this message will help you see that imitation flows from identity — and that the cross remains the defining picture of love.

Netflix has just unveiled its 2026 lineup, and everyone is talking about Stranger Things: Tales from '85. Laura reveals why the original cast isn't returning to voice their characters and whether it can actually capture the magic of the original world. Plus get a sneak peek on what you’ll soon be bingeing, from a new Heartbreak High to a Willy Wonka reality series.Then, we dive deep into the MAFS dinner party from hell. After a week of forced intimacy, the cracks are wider than ever. We discuss the cringey "Love Actually" moment that went wrong for Rachel and Steven, and why Steve (the silver fox) has officially become the most hated man on the show after his condescending treatment of Rebecca.Plus, a massive bomb has dropped in the Married at First Sight world, with bride Brook officially confirming her pregnancy and engagement to her ex while she’s still appearing on our screens in the experiment. We unpack the messy timeline, whether she was "fake" the whole time, and Tina Provis shares her own behind-the-scenes secrets from life after Love Island (including how long you actually have to hide from the paparazzi after winning a show). THE END BITS Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party — spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone’s talking about. Find the feed on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media We’re giving away a Your Reformer Pilates bed (worth $3,400) Subscribe to enter Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Tina Provis Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on International Feature, we took a trip back to one of the most talked-about holiday rom-coms of all time: Love Actually. Often held up as a seasonal classic, the film has remained a staple of Christmas viewing for years — but for us, revisiting it raised a lot more questions than warm fuzzy feelings. We dug into why the movie's reputation doesn't match our experience, and how some of its most celebrated moments have aged… poorly.• Only really connecting with one or two of the relationship dynamics presented • Our genuine disbelief that this is considered a romantic comedy “classic” • The blatant fatphobia and the way several characters are mistreated for laughs • The uncomfortable and inappropriate dynamic between Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln's character • Too many characters, too little depth, and barely enough time spent with any storyline • The randomness of certain casting choices — and how Martin Freeman ends up in movies like this • Why ensemble rom-coms just don't work for us when the emotional payoff isn't thereA holiday staple for some… but for us, this was more frustrating than festiveLetterbox'd Synopsis: Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

Love, Actually – Week 2: What Your Marriage Is Missing Texts: Acts 18:1–3; Romans 16:3–5Most marriages don't implode. They drift.In Week 2 of Love, Actually: The Love That Restores, Pastor Kevin explores what quietly erodes relationships—and what actually strengthens them. Looking at the marriage of Priscilla and Aquila in Acts 18 and Romans 16, this message reveals that healthy relationships are built not just on chemistry, but on shared mission and strong community.Marriage was never meant to be two people isolated on an island. It was designed as a covenant inside a people. When couples drift into maintenance mode or isolation, even small tensions grow heavy. But when relationships are anchored in shared direction and surrounded by wise community, love strengthens instead of strains.This message speaks to married couples, singles, and those dating—offering practical wisdom, hope, and a Gospel-centered reminder that Jesus belongs at the center of every relationship.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 12:45 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextsteps Follow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

In this episode of The Purpose City Church Podcast, Pastor Talaat McNeely shows how love doesn't just flow through you – it reshapes you. Rooted in Colossians 3:12–14, he explains that being chosen, holy, and loved dictates what spiritual clothes you put on and how pressure reveals your character.Key highlights – Identity determines your wardrobe of kindness and patience. – Relationships and conflicts reveal your formation and character. – Forgiveness is freedom, not forgetting. – Love binds maturity together.Listen now to learn how love is working on you. Subscribe and share this episode to help others grow alongside you.

We talk about love all the time—but what if most of our confusion, exhaustion, and disappointment comes from starting in the wrong place?In Part 1 of the Love, Actually series, Pastor Talaat McNeely opens 1 John 4:7–12 to reset our understanding of love from the ground up. This message isn't about relationship tips, emotional hype, or trying harder. It's about identifying the true source of love—and what happens when we try to live and love disconnected from it.You'll discover why love was never meant to begin with people, chemistry, compatibility, or effort—and why Scripture insists that love starts with God. Pastor Talaat breaks down how misplaced expectations drain relationships, why good intentions aren't the same as biblical love, and how God defines love through action, sacrifice, and initiative.This episode also challenges a common trap: pouring love from an empty place. Using a powerful unplugged-keyboard illustration, Pastor Talaat shows why burnout, resentment, and emotional fatigue are often signs of disconnection—not failure.In this episode, you'll learn:Why love has a source before it has a standardHow love becomes distorted when it's disconnected from GodThe difference between intention-based love and action-based loveWhy love must be received before it can be reflectedHow reconnection—not guilt—is the pathway to loving well againWhether you're married, single, leading, serving, or simply tired, this message invites you to stop striving and start reconnecting. Love doesn't start with effort. Love doesn't start with relationships. Love starts with God.Key Scripture: 1 John 4:7–12 (NLT)If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be feeling worn down or disconnected—and subscribe to The Purpose City Church Podcast for more life-giving messages that help you live with clarity, faith, and purpose.

Martin Freeman is one of the most sought-after actors of his generation. Whether it's Tim in The Office, John - the mild-mannered porn actor in Love Actually, Watson in Sherlock, Bilbo in The Hobbit, the stressed parent in Breeders, the Liverpudlian cop with personal problems in The Responder and Everett K. Ross in Marvel Cinematic Universe smash hits Captain America and Black Panther - Freeman is a star, and to date has won two Emmys and a BAFTA. In this episode, Martin reflects on his childhood as the youngest of five (comparatively modest when you consider his mother was one of fourteen!) as well as the lasting impact of losing his father at ten years old. We talk about parenting, the people who've inspired him (hello, Michael Caine), the future of AI from a technophobe's perspective, his unease with fame and the quieter failures that sit behind public success. Plus: strap yourself in for much hilarity. I don't think I can remember a guest who made me laugh QUITE this much. Martin can next be seen as the determined Superintendent Battle in Netflix's new Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Dealing with Fame and Anxiety 05:12 The Everyman Label 07:35 Exploring Anger and Authenticity 16:28 Academic Struggles and Early Acting 20:33 Personal Reflections and Family 28:08 Comparing to Heroes 32:15 The Office and Sherlock 40:29 Technology Struggles 44:20 AI Concerns 47:47 Meeting Michael Caine

Keir Starmer scored a rare win at PMQs, talking tough on Trump in light of the President's escalating rhetoric on Greenland and the Chagos Islands. Kemi Badenoch pressed the Prime Minister on foreign affairs and Britain's relationship with the US president, and Starmer departed from his usual caution to strike a notably firmer tone.What does this moment tell us about Labour's emerging approach to Trump – and is the UK political class finally losing patience with the volatility of the White House? Was this the closest we'll get to a Keir Starmer Love Actually Prime Minister moment?James Heale speaks to Tim Shipman and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE DEVIL WITHIN — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Episode Two: Merry Christmas, You're Barely Holding It Together Christmas movies aren't comforting because they're gentle. They're comforting because they tell the truth—quietly, sideways, and usually with jokes.

It's time for the MUCH anticipated, 6th annual Holiday Hootenanny! Lauren and Christy end the year off right with a boozy, light-hearted episode, featuring new Christmas games, a review of Christy's holiday viewings, and of course, their annual Love Actually cosplay! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a festive slumber party!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cathy and Todd discuss Love Actually as part of their “Christmas movies that might not actually be Christmas movies” month. Released in November 2003 and written and directed by Richard Curtis, the film uses its London-at-Christmas setting, stacked ensemble cast, and interwoven stories of romantic, familial, awkward, and heartbreaking love to reflect a long-held worldview: messy humans and basic decency still matter. Cathy and Todd go through their categories, debate the storylines, and unpack why its message that “love is all around” became an annual ritual for so many—and what lands differently when we watch it now.. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

‘Tis the season you'll find plenty of good holiday movies – films that can be counted upon to deliver warmth and cheer. And bad holiday movies? They can be fun in their own way. So we're debating: what's the worst Christmas movie of all time? We'll talk about Love Actually, Jingle All The Way, I Believe In Santa, and Scrooge & Marley.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy