Podcast appearances and mentions of Martin Walker

Join us for an episode recorded in August 2024, with Huw Llewellyn, the former Director of the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs and former Secretary to the International Law Commission (ILC), in a conversation about the evolution of international law. We cover the history of the ILC, its role in the evolution of international law, and its relationship with the UN Sixth Committee. Huw shares insights from his 42-year career, revealing the Commission's approach to codification and progressive development of the law. The episode also explores the historical milestones that shaped international law, from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 to the League of Nations. Huw talks about how stability and change in international relations is reflected in the work of the ILC, tells us more about the Commission's achievements over 75 years, and new areas of work on the agenda including the topic of sea level rise. We conclude with a personal glimpse into Huw's retirement plans and his recommendations for crime thriller enthusiasts (Lee Child and Martin Walker)! Resources: Ask a Librarian! International Law Commission: https://legal.un.org/ilc/ Resource guide: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/legal/legal/ILC   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/FZX3y3SADV4 Content    Guest: Huw Llewellyn Host: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva Production and editing: Amy Smith Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Finding acceptance in Jesus I Martin Walker I 9th March 2025 I Wimborne by New Life Community Church

God is King I Martin Walker I 26th January 2025 I Wimborne by New Life Community Church

Come & see Jesus I Martin Walker I 20th October 2024 I Wimborne by New Life Community Church

"Bulle" Sebastian Fiedler und "Schreiberling" Frank Überall sprechen darüber, wie im Bestseller „Im Chateau“ von Martin Walker (Diogenes Verlag) Polizei und Medienschaffenden dargestellt wird. In launiger Atmosphäre tauschen sich die Beiden anhand von Aspekten aus, die in dem Buch beschrieben werden.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude. Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

John Dowie is a stand up comedian, writer, composer and author. His act is considered by many to be the precursor to the alternative comedy movement. Indeed, when John first started performing solo stand up, there was no live comedy circuit at all. He has written four books, and his latest Before I Go has just been published.  John talks to Martin Walker about the book, about his influence on comedy, and about his origin story. Image by Steve Ullathorne. John Dowie's Profile HERE (to buy the book, click on the Merchandise link). www.onthemic.co.uk  

Send us a Text Message.Martin Walker is the man to know if you are a fintech looking for credit union related venture funding and he also is the man to know if you are a credit union looking to invest in fintechs.On LinkedIn Walker's tag line is Investing in Fintechs that Enable Credit Unions.That pretty much says it.Walker and I started talking at the  June  CU 2.0 Live event in Fountain Hills AZ and that conversation led to this show.In the show Walker tells fintechs what they need to know and do to snare an investment from Curcl - hint: a credit union nexus is a sine qua non - and he also tells credit unions a new fund investment round has opened and is looking for a few more investors.These efforts are critical.  To continue to thrive credit unions need to keep upping their technology game.  Period.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Recorded live from the Assembly Club Bar in Edinburgh, Martin Walker talks to Rosie Nicholls and Sullivan Brown - the sketch comics Grubby Little Mitts. Sometimes when it feels like everything is going wrong, its because it is. Recorded on an iPhone, because rather fittingly, the mic wasn't working. The Grubbs Linktree HERE onthemic.co.uk

Alex Petty runs the Edinburgh Free Festival - celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. He is promoting well over three hundred Edinburgh shows this year, but how did it all get started? When the pandemic hit, how did the Laughing Horse survive? Presented by Martin Walker. https://freefestival.co.uk/ https://www.onthemic.co.uk/  

Darrell Martin runs Just the Tonic - celebrating 30 years... Darrell gives us an open an honest account of its origins, and what he really thinks of the first act he booked under the JTT banner in Edinburgh, comedian Jim Jefferies. Presented by Martin Walker. https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/ https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

It's episode 100! We wanted to do something special for our century and here it is. An extended interview with the brilliant Shetland-born comedian, Marjolein Robertson. This is her origin story. Marjolein (for English people - its pronounced Marry-Laine) also talks about her exciting 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Marjolein Robertson: O'. Image by John Carolan. Presented by Martin Walker. Marjolein's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Rachel is a Middle Eastern American from New York City. She began performing at a young age — at age 5, she was on 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien', and she started doing stand-up at the Gotham Comedy Club when she was only 9.  This is her origin story. Rachel also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Rachel Kaly: Hospital Hour'. Image by Samantha Rae Brooks. Presented by Martin Walker. Rachel's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Colin is a celebrated comedian, actor and writer in television, radio and theatre. He is best known to live audiences  for appearing as larger than life characters like Anna Mann. He has numerous TV and radio credits to his name  This is his origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Colin Hoult: Colin'. Image by Ed Moore. Presented by Martin Walker. Colin's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

After years away from stand-up (due to the global pandemic and a lack of interest in being out late), Alice Snedden, co-writer and co-director of BBC and HBO's Starstruck returns to stand up with a brand new show.  This is her origin story. Alice also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Alice Snedden: Highly Credible'. Presented by Martin Walker. Alice's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Known to live comedy fans as half of deadpan double-act 'Crizards', comedian Eddy Hare is bringing his debut solo show to the audiences this year.  This is his origin story. Eddy also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Eddy Hare: This One's On Me'. Image by Rebecca Need-Menear. Presented by Martin Walker. Eddy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Heralded as an 'incredible joke writer' by Mae Martin, Jewish Canadian comedian Zoe Brownstone is one of London's fastest rising circuit comics. This is her origin story. Zoe also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Zoe Brownstone: A Bite of Yours'. Presented by Martin Walker. Zoe's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Comedian Derek Mitchell, who has appeared on Apple TV's Ted Lasso and whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views, speaks Double Dutch. This is his origin story. And he chats about his 2024 Edinburgh debut show called, 'Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch'. Presented by Martin Walker. Derek's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk    

Bex uses character acting to bring surreal, and yet relatable, characters to life – all struggling to find love while navigating through the barriers that come with being neurodivergent.  This is Bex's origin story. Bex also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Bex Turner: Bexual Healing'. Image by Alexander Voodoo. Presented by Martin Walker. Bex's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

James is a multi-award-winning comedian, radio TV presenter, (and gay icon, obvs). He's delighted audiences with his own brand of outrageous and upbeat comedy on-air, on stage and online . This is his origin story. He also talks about his Edinburgh show, 'James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son'. Presented by Martin Walker. James' Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Mark is one of the greatest left wing satirists working today. Also known as a political activist, he says that comedy and politics are inevitably entwined. This is Mark's origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes'. Image art by Tracey Moberly. Presented by Martin Walker. Mark's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Chris Grace is, without exaggeration, one of the world's leading live comedy improvisers. He's also a stand up comedian and actor - and he's involved with multiple shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe. This is his origin story. He also talks about the Edinburgh shows that he's part of this year, including, 'Sardines (A Comedy About Death)' Image by Eric Michaud. Presented by Martin Walker. Chris's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Caitlin is a stand up comedian and musician who became obsessed with bathroom graffiti while she was studying art history and getting frustrated at the pretentious exclusivity of the art world.  This is her origin story. Caitlin also talks about the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe version of her show, 'Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall'. Image by Arin Sang-urai. Presented by Martin Walker. Caitlin's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

John Tothill is a comedian from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He is a former teacher. He deliberately contracted malaria in a clinical trial, to help fund his 2023 Edinburgh Fringe debut. This is his origin story. John also chats about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever'. Presented by Martin Walker. John's Profile and Social Media: HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

With a 2023 sold-out run at Soho Theatre, and a major role in the first-ever Jewish panto at JW3 in London, Australian, Josh Glanc, has been making waves across the UK.  This is his origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Josh Glanc: Family Man'. Image by by Marcelle Bradbeer. Presented by Martin Walker. Josh's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Chris is a storytelling singer-songwriter with an acerbic wit. Before making his Edinburgh debut in 2024, he cut his teeth at festivals like the Great Escape, Latitude, and Glastonbury. This is his origin story. He also chats about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Chris Tavener is Faking Cool' Image by Brendan Clayton Photography. Presented by Martin Walker. Chris's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

The Magic of Terry Pratchett is a book, and a live show, written and presented by stand up comedian Marc Burrows.  In 2020, Marc penned the first-ever biography of Sir Terry. The book received critical acclaim, won a Locus Award and was embraced by fans.  This is Marc's Origin Story. He also talks about the 2024 Edinburgh version of his show, 'The Magic of Terry Pratchett'. Photo by Kim Burrow with illustration by Andrea C White. Presented by Martin Walker. Marc's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Michelle is an actor, singer, comedian and screenwriter, best known for her many TV appearances with the comedy group 'Aunty Donna'. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Michelle Brasier: Legacy'. Image by Simon Schluter. Presented by Martin Walker. Michelle's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Hailing from Australia, Trigger Happy productions presents, 'Swamplesque'. 2024 Edinburgh cast members are Trigger Happy (pictured), Tash York, Henny Spaghetti, Tugboat Tiffy, Bebe Gunn, Chris Nims, Rainbow and Rebel Lyons. This is their origin story. Image by Caitlin Boland © KTB MEDIA 2022. Used with permission. Presented by Martin Walker. Trigger Happy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Anna is an improvisor from the US. She chats about her first improv moment on stage at around nine years old, trying to make her scene partners laugh and why audiences love it when things go wrong. This is her origin story. She also talks about her shows, 'Baby Wants Candy' and 'Shamilton'. Presented by Martin Walker. Baby Wants Candy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk  

A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today, Harry Stachini looks at honesty in his latest Edinburgh offering. This is his origin story. And he talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Harry Stachini: Grenade'. Image by Lewis Coleman. Presented by Martin Walker. Harry's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

After coming out in her late 30s, the off-kilter Funny Woman finalist and BBC New Act nominee is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Amy Mason: Free Mason'. Image by Lucy Ridges. Presented by Martin Walker. Amy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Eric is a stand up comedian and writer based in Birmingham, England. In 2020 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year Award. In 2023 he won the inaugural Channel 4 Sean Lock Award. He is an award winning comedian. This is his origin story. Eric also talks about his Edinburgh show, 'Eric Rushton: Real One' Image by Shane Coles. Presented by Martin Walker. Eric's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Send us a Text Message.Here's the fact: more senior executives are coming into credit unions and are insisting on competitive retirement plans, typically a SERP (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan).On the show today is Kirk Kordeleski, onetime CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, one of the nation's largest, and now a partner with PARC Street, where the focus is on matching executives and credit unions with appropriate SERP packages.  Know this: credit unions cannot attract and retain top executive talent without offering competitive retirement plans.  And today Kordeleski talks about how the SERP marketplace is faring in today's unusual times for credit unions.But as always with a talk with Kordeleski many topics get explored. Tough topics are discussed. For instance: against what institutions should you benchmark your credit union? Probably the answer isn't the ones you think. Hint: think New York Yakees.We also discuss why - probably for the first time ever in credit unions - there's been a number of CEO terminations because the institution isn't holding its own against peers.And there's the matter of AI, how it will trigger significant numbers of credit union employee redundancies, and how credit unions need to handle this. We start with me raising a point I recently discussed with Martin Walker of CURQL, a venture fund focused on fintechs and credit unions.  It's a fact: VC funds see many of their investments fizzle out.  So I asked Walker why it is that credit unions obsess over trying to prevent small losses when such losses are immaterial to the health of the credit union. That conversation happened at a recent CU 2.0 event in Fountain Hills AZ; there's no recording.  But in this show Kordeleski tackles this issue - and it definitely is a credit union issue.Listen up.

Juliette Burton is an award-winning stand up comedian, writer and presenter. She has previously performed six critically acclaimed sell-out solo seasons in Edinburgh and is back this year for a seventh. This is her origin story. She also talks about her three Edinburgh shows for 2024, 'Juliette Burton: Hopepunk', 'Juliette Burton's Talking Crazy' and 'Juliette Burton: Going Rogue'. Presented by Martin Walker. Juliette's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Lou has been making online sketches for over 5 years, gaining 18 millions views, 25,000 followers and been featured on British Comedy Guide and in Heat magazine as a ‘Content creator of the Year' nominee. This is her origin story. Lou also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Lou Taylor: Jeans and a Nice Top'. Image by Michael Julings. Presented by Martin Walker. Lou's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk  

Stephanie started performing in April 2007 on the Scottish comedy circuit. She quickly established herself as one of the most promising live acts of her generation, and in 2015 appeared as a finalist in the Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition. This is the origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Stephanie Laing: Rudder'. Image by Rob Wisken. Presented by Martin Walker. Stephanie's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk    

Rosie is one of half sketch group Grubby Little Mitts, alongside Sullivan Brown. They met while studying at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and have since enjoyed success at the Edinburgh Fringe. This is their Origin Story. Rosie also talks about their 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open'. Image by Chris Mann. Presented by Martin Walker. Grubbs' Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Sam Lake is an Edinburgh based stand-up comedian, writer and host of the Monkey Barrel Comedy podcast 'I've Had a Rosé, Let's Talk About Feelings'. This is his origin story. Sam also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Sam Lake: Esméralda'. Image by Corrine Cummings. Presented by Martin Walker. Sam's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

These articles are heavily based on the work of brother W H Carter who wrotea book in 1961 called Times and Seasons, plus the works of BiblicalChronologist Rodger C Young and Edwin Thiele.Brother Carter's book Times and Seasons was based mainly on the Jubileecycles – particularly the 70 th and final Jubilee which he believed would usher inthe Kingdom of God on earth. He suggested that 1996/7 could be the occasionof the 70 th Jubilee. That date came and went, and we ask: was he mistakenabout the 70 th Jubilee heralding our Lord's return, or might we review thecalculation of the Jubilee Cycles start date? We here consider compellingevidence that the 70 th Jubilee has not yet come, and when it may be, byretracing the steps of brother Carter's reasoning on this subject.Whenever that longed for day arrives, we hope the following will strengthenour faith and invigorate our walk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christadelphians-talk/message

In 2008 journalist Martin Walker published the first of his Bruno, Chief of Police novels. Fifteen books later, the internationally bestselling series continues to delight readers with murder, mystery -- and delicious food. Walker has called the books a love letter to his adopted home of the Périgord region of southwestern France, where he lives in an old farmhouse with his wife, food writer Julia Watson. Indeed, the tales of Bruno take readers into the rich history of the area and its culinary traditions. The character of Benoît Courrèges – nicknamed “Bruno” – loves to cook and is perhaps known as much for transforming the bounty of his garden into elaborate meals as his ability to crack a case. Now Walker and his wife Julia Watson have released a cookbook that brings together many of Bruno's culinary creations. They join Diane this Thanksgiving week to talk about “Bruno's Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from a French Country Kitchen” and share a couple of Bruno's favorite recipes, which you can find on our website, dianerehm.org.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Martin Walker

Summary: Bienvenue à Coeurs et Poignards, where today we'll be armchair traveling to France for the next episode in our Summer Jetset Series! Both Holly and Devin have spent quality time in the country already; Devin is francophone and has lived in both Paris and Bordeaux, and Holly visited the south of France on her honeymoon (on top of other visits!). They agree that French culture resonates with their lifestyles, values, and dreams - passion, great food, relaxed lifestyle, art and millions of dead bodies buried in the Catacombs.  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (5:21): Holly discussed Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker, the first book in a delightful, 21-book murder mystery series following Benoît "Bruno" Courrèges as he dines, delves, and detects in the fictional southwestern French town of Saint Dénis. Holly's key takeaways were: While Bruno is typically peaceful (never wears his gun, never arrests anyone, lives in a restored shepherd's cottage), a murder has disrupted the tranquility of St. Dénis; a North African man is found dead with a swastika carved into his chest. Walker then explores the role of police in small, tight-knit communities and corruption that extends into an international community.  While murder is a focal point of the book (obviously) so is the outstanding cuisine of France. Replete with descriptions of local dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques, the novel becomes vivid by engaging all five senses and providing the reader an opportunity to explore the impact of gastronomy on the culture and local economy.  Ultimately this novel and the subsequent series explores the charm and idyllic nature of rural communities in southern France. The identity, sense of belonging, and prejudices of folks in the tiny town unveil to the reader the tensions we may all encounter; tradition vs. modernity, diversity vs. homogeneity, globalization vs. local culture.  The Heart (17:36): Devin discussed The Paris Connection by Lorraine Brown, a novel that follows protagonist Hannah as she is separated from her boyfriend, Simon, on an overnight train destined for Amsterdam but half of which splits off (with Hannah in the wrong section) to Paris. What follows is a day of hijinks, self-discovery, and the intrigue of new connections. Devin's key takeaways were: When Hannah finds herself in Paris with no luggage, phone charger, and very little money, she ends up relying on the generosity of a disgruntled (and attractive) parisian man named Léo. In spite of her hesitation and negative perception of Léo at the start, Hannah soon finds herself on the back of his moped experiencing Paris in a way she never has before. With a spice rating of “negative chili peppers,” this novel strikes Devin more as a self-discovery, almost coming-of-age story than a true romance. Brown created an amazing premise with one real challenge; the timeframe in which Hannah and Léo need to figure it out and fall in love. Almost too reliant on the “love at first sight” (in French, coup de foudre i.e. lightning strike) trope, the reader misses out on the joy of a slower, more organic evolution of chemistry between the main pairing. Ultimately, it is the vivid and detailed tour around the key neighborhoods of Paris that keep the reader beside Hannah through this novel; Brown animates the city in all its glory, giving proper attention to the architecture, character, cuisine, and atmosphere of the iconic City of Lights.  Hot On the Shelf (35:13): Holly: Sun Damage by Sabine Durrant Devin: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas What's Making Our Hearts Race (38:03): Holly: Sex and the City Devin: Platonic on AppleTV    Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

This episode is such a gift! Hearing Victoria's survival story has opened the stage for me to share my own sexual abuse experience as well. Victoria's life story is an entire book of a collection of life lessons that at a very young age, led her to be the amazing coach that she is right now. This is the most intimate episode I did in my podcast so far. Lean in as we talk about trauma, healing and the power of owning your body back. Here's what was covered in this episode: Victoria's survival story through abuse Healing Journey Suppressing memories as defense mechanism What to do during fight, flight, freeze and fawn response Working with a coach vs. working with a therapist More Details: https://coachunapologetic.com/alignedandunapologeticpodcast

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: GOD offers two kinds of peace to those who put their trust in HIM. sAn inner peace knowing that GOD is in control and HE cares about those who follow HIS ways, and there is a great peace to come when HE sends HIS Son back to the earth as the Prince of Peace. CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it. #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast 'Christadelphians Chapters 00:0000:16 Prince of Peace 00:27 Teach men the way of peace. 00:33 Two types of thinking in this world 09:36 By one man's disobedience 10:13 Behold the Lamb of GOD 14:50 Man's disobedience to GOD has broken the peace 23:06 Peace of forgiveness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christadelphians-talk/message

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a wonderful reading gift and an upcoming literary festival Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: today we are making a travel list based on the (real) places we've traveled in books The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:30 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:04 - Anwick Book Lamp 4:14 - Santa Fe International Literary Festival 6:18 - Current Reads 6:32 - Silent Voices by Ann Cleaves (Meredith) 6:51 - BritBox 11:10 - The Long Call by Ann Cleaves 11:29 - The Crow Trap by Ann Cleaves 11:42 - Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano (Kaytee) 18:32 - Blackwater Falls by Ausma Zehanat Khan (Meredith) 23:50 - How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price (Kaytee) 27:34 - The Daily Stoic 27:36 - The Painted Porch Bookshop 29:04 - The Rook by Daniel O'Malley (Meredith) 33:35 - Hench by Natalize Zina Walschots 33:36 - The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett 35:12 - We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds (Kaytee) 35:18 - Libro.fm 37:17 - Fabled Bookshop 37:18 - Times Undoing by Cheryl A. Head 38:08 - Deep Dive: Travel Inspired by Books 40:22 - The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker 41:03 - Violeta by Isabel Allende  41:49 - Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery 42:17 - Shogun by James Clavell 43:06 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon  43:53 - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan 44:19 - How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith 44:50 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 45:11 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 45:15 - A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adrianna Herrera 45:34 - BookPeople 46:57 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle Mcnamara 47:41 - A City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller 49:24 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish mediocre books would be saved by turning them into amazing shows. (Meredith) 50:34 - Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber (Amazon link) I wish every bookstore sold bookstore stickers. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Here's the blunt news: the market for mergers and acquisitions involving fintechs now is very, very slow.What's that mean for credit unions, CUSOs, and fintechs themselves?On the show is Martin Walker, an executive with both Next Level Ventures and Curql which puts him at the epicenter of fintech funding especially in the credit union/CUSO sphere.A past podcast guest - link to that show in the show notes - Walker brings some very good news but not all of it is good.The IPO market, for instance, is comatose, he says.But he is very upbeat that there is a lot of capital available for early stage fintechs - especially ones with tools to help credit unions bring in more deposits and operate more efficiently in today's highly competitive environment.If you have 15 minutes, you'll learn what you need to know about this topic.Listen up. Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

You'd die for your best friend. But would you kill for her? That's the question contemporary thriller author Cate Quinn poses in her latest book, Blood Sisters, an outback adventure that turns to nightmare for two American back packers when they are accused of a bizarre murder in Dead Tree Creek. Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler, and our guest today on The Joys of Binge Reading is Cate Quinn. Cate is a UK-based bestselling author whose books are published in fifteen countries. She writes contemporary thrillers as Cate Quinn, and historical thrillers as C. S Quinn. Our new feature, Encore, where each month we talk to authors who have already been on the show about their latest book, goes live this week with former diplomatic correspondent and international mystery author Martin Walker talking about his new Bruno the French police chief mystery, To Kill a Troubadour. LISTEN TO MARTIN ON ENCORE And our mystery giveaway – nearly 50 books from popular authors to choose from, with Hope Redeemed, A Spanish novella, book Six in my Of Gold & Blood series – on offer for the duration of the giveaway. Link here: https://books.bookfunnel.com/freehistoricalfiction/mbroyl78yn Hope Redeemed - Book Six in the Of Gold & Blood series - is a Spanish novella - set in northern California ranchero territory - more romance and slightly less mystery than usual with the series... Ideal holiday reading... And there are 50 other authors to take a look at as well!! HISTORICAL MYSTERIES TO DOWNLOAD HERE Cate is on Binge Reading on Patreon's Five Quickfire Questions. Support the show on Patreon for as little as a cup of coffee a month, at patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading or if you particularly enjoy this episode buy me a cup of coffee on www.buymeacoffee/jennywheelX.com. buy me a coffee! thank you! The show notes for this episode contain all the links you'll need to find out more, or you can join our weekly newsletter which updates you each week on new podcast guests. Links in this Episode: Blood Sisters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59490850-blood-sisters Black Widows: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52658299-black-widows C. S, Quinn Historicals: https://www.amazon.com/C.S.-Quinn/e/B00LNOAK5M Gytha Lodge: https://www.amazon.com/Gytha-Lodge/e/B00699BG6I%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Ruth Ware: https://ruthware.com/ Mark Edwards: https://www.markedwardsauthor.com/ Where to find Cate online: Website: https://www.catherinequinn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catecsquinnauthor/ Food blog:   www.thefoodexplorer.co.uk. What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to the show notes in The Joys of Binge Reading.com for important mentions.But now, here's Cate. Introducing thriller author Cate Quinn Jenny Wheeler: Hello there Cate, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Cate Quinn: Hi, Jenny. Thanks so much for having me. Cate Quinn - Thriller author Jenny Wheeler: You write contemporary thrillers and historical thrillers. The historicals are under a slightly different name, C S Quinn, and we'll touch on those towards the end of our show, but today we are focusing on two high concept, domestic thrillers that you've recently published – Blood Sisters and Black Widows – both with highly original concepts. Blood Sisters, which I think is the most recent, is set in an Australian Outback town. Two tourists, two backpackers, turn up in this little town, which is a scratch in the desert, Dead Tree Creek. More or less simultaneous with their arrival somebody is gruesomely murdered and the town turns their suspicion to these two girls and thinks they must be responsible. The town came through really strongly, and first of all I wondered, have you had personal experience of Outback towns? Cate Quinn: Yes,

Martin Walker is one of the most listened to shows on Binge Reading of all times, so we are delighted to have him back discussing his latest book, To Kill a Troubadour. It's number 15 in the Bruno Perigord police chief series, highly popular all over the place, particularly in Germany. When a musician's new song hits a political nerve, he finds himself in the crosshairs of Spanish Nationalists' ire, and it's up to Bruno to track down the extremists who seem to be ready to take deadly measures. Another delightful installment of the internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police. But now, here's Martin. Jenny Wheeler: Welcome back, Martin. It's so good to have you on the show again. Martin Walker: It's good to be back with you, Jenny. Jenny Wheeler: We're talking about To Kill a Troubador, which is number 15 in your Perigord Bruno the Police Chief series. I particularly loved this one because you have such an interesting mix of things going on in the story. It's a combination of the French provincial life that's so popular with your readers, but there is also that edge of both history and contemporary politics in it. We've got Russian cyber-attacks, we've got some of the French medieval history coming into it, and I wondered with the cyber-attack part of it in particular, we know from your earlier podcast interview with us that you have had a very illustrious career as a diplomatic correspondent for top newspapers. Did those diplomatic contacts and the people you met over that period of your life help with your research on the cyber-attack aspects of this book? Martin Walker: Yes, very much so. I have various old contacts who are with offices like GCHQ in Britain and the NSA in America. I even gave a lecture at the NSA at one point on international politics, and so I keep in touch with old chums. I try and keep in touch with my old friends in Moscow, some of whom have now left because of opposition to the war in Ukraine. But yes, most of my life I was in journalism, and you meet an awful lot of interesting characters around the world through journalism. The other thing is the old Fleet Street motto holds good – expert knowledge is just a phone call away. Jenny Wheeler: That's great. The rise of right wing extremism is an inherent part of this story, but also there is the medieval aspect with the Occitan culture being promoted by various interest groups. One of the key characters in that right wing extremism is this woman, Africa, who appears right through the story, a mysterious figure. We've had a little bit of a conversation off camera because the edition I read of your book didn't have an author acknowledgement section, and I was very curious as to whether Africa was a real person or entirely made up. We have just had a little chat about that off air and you've explained that she is definitely a real person. Tell us about her role in the story and also what she actually achieved in real life. Martin Walker: Well, there was a woman called África de las Heras who was a Spanish communist during the Spanish Civil War, born to quite a wealthy, prosperous family. At the end of the war when the Republican left wing side was defeated and Franco took over, she was steered back to Moscow by the NKVD figure there, which is the modern KGB, if you like. She became a full-time KGB official and had an extraordinary career. She was used by the Red Army in World War II to coordinate partisan activity around the Blue Division, which was the Spanish division of volunteers that Franco sent to the Eastern front to fight on the side of the Nazis. She had a distinguished career with that. She got several medals for it. She then went off to South America where she was the person who warned the Russians that the Bay of Pigs invasion was to be launched in 1961. She was told to marry the head of the KGB in South America, based in Argentina. He was a Yugoslav,

Michael Bennett is acclaimed New Zealand screen writer and director who's debut novel Better The Blood has already sold for translation rights in six countries. It's a nail biting crime thriller that is also a Trojan horse for complex, difficult themes. Hi there I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and in Binge Reading this week Michael talks about his debut novel, a serial killer investigation led by a tenacious Maori detective Hana Westerman which reveals a darker side to Kiwi paradise and highlights the truth that the past never truly stays buried. Our free book giveaway is appropriately Crime Mystery and Suspense for September. You'll find the details of how to enter, plus the shownotes for this episode on the joys of binge reading.com. MYSTERY GIVEAWAY DOWNLOAD Michael is on Binge Reading on Patreon Getting To Know you Five Quickfire questions so if you want to know some of his little secrets, become a supporter of the show for the cost of less than a cup of coffee a month Our monthly new feature Encore is live for Patreon supporters this week – a chat with best selling author Martin Walker about the latest book is his international mystery series starring French police chief Bruno To Kill a Troubadour.  Martin on Encore will be preview on Patreon for two weeks before being posted  general release. binge reading on patreon If you particularly enjoy this episode, but can't commit to on going sponsorship, why not show me the love by  and support the show by buying me a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennywheelX buy me a coffee Links in the episode Investigator Tim McKinnel: http://www.zavest.co.nz/aboutus/directors.asp Bishop  Frederick Augustus Bennett: https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/3b29/bennett-frederick-augustus Teina Pora:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teina_Pora In Dark Places: (the non fiction book about the Pora case: https://www.womensbookshop.co.nz/p/true-crime-in-dark-places-the-confessions-of-teina-pora-and-an-ex-cop-s-fight-for-justice--2#: In Dark Places, the documentary film: https://www.facebook.com/TVOneNZ/videos/1880106578748247/ Matariki film: https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/matariki Paula Penfold: https://www.penguin.co.nz/authors/michael-bennett Eugene Bingham: https://www.stuff.co.nz/authors/eugene-bingham Leon Narby: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0621274/ Whina the movie: https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/whina Taika Waititi: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169806/ Quentin Tarantino: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000233/ ImagiNATIVE: https://imaginenative.org/ Script to screen:  https://script-to-screen.co.nz/ S.A. Cosby: Blacktop Wasteland   https://www.amazon.com/Blacktop-Wasteland-Novel-Shawn-Cosby/dp/1250252687 Razorblade Tears: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250252708/razorbladetears Val McDermid: https://www.valmcdermid.com/ David Heska Wanbli Weiden: Winter Counts:  amazon.com/Winter-Counts-David-Wanbli-Weiden/dp/0062968947#: Where to find Michael online: https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/michael-bennett https://www.penguin.co.nz/authors/michael-bennett That's it for the house keeping Introducing Michael Bennett thriller author Jenny Wheeler: Hello there, Michael, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Michael Bennett, Kiwi thriller author Michael Bennett: Tena koe, Jenny, thank you very much for having me. I'm very pleased to be here. Jenny Wheeler: It's fun to have another Kiwi author on the show, and one with such a fascinating book. This is your debut novel, and often we don't take debut novels because we say we are The Joys of Binge Reading, so we like to have multiple books so if people like the author then they can go and read their back list. We have made an exception here today, or I have, because number one, it's a fascinating book, but also you are an experienced screenplay writer and you have also written a highly prais...

Was Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev a geopolitical visionary or a leader who failed at domestic politics in Russia? In this FRDH podcast, Martin Walker, who covered Gorbachev's years in power as the Moscow correspondent of Britain's Guardian newspaper looks back with host Michael Goldfarb on the achievements, the failures and the long eclipse of Gorbachev the man who ended the Cold War and unintentionally ended the Soviet Union. Give them 40 minutes precisely to relive those thrilling days of yesteryear that shaped the world of today.