Podcasts about Paddington

Many of us grew up with Paddington, the adorable, lovable bear who somehow finds himself transplanted on British soil from his homeland of "darkest Peru." While the subjects of today's episode are a bit less endearing (to say nothing of a geographical reversal of this), their story is nonetheless captivating. How did a vibrant community of Welsh people end up in one of the wildest regions of South America? How did they shape the land they came to inherit? And are there any still left today? "Croeso", dear listeners ("welcome" in Welsh), to discover the answers to these and other questions this week on the 'History Loves Company' podcast!

The Big Mates discuss longevity, cake, Paddington, and Critical Thinking by Manic Street Preachers.Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to the subject of their very first season, Manic Street Preachers, in order to dissect and explore the band's fifteenth and most recent album, Critical Thinking. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.They continue and conclude their track-by-track analysis, wrap up their thoughts on the album, discuss how it sits in the band's discography, and ponder where they'd like the Manics to go next! What will we make of the album? Where do we hope they go next? Does Maurice like homophones? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Join us next week, as we return to Arctic Monkeys and start looking at their sixth studio album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Not so much a rewrite as an appreciation of this 25-year-old classic in general and of Daniel Cleaver as played by Hugh Grant in particular. Bridget Jones's Diary Year: 2001 Screenplay by: Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, Richard Curtis Based on the novel by: Helen Fielding Directed by: Sharon Maguire Stars: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant Show notes: CN: discussion of fatphobia and diet culture; derogatory language   If you would like to skip the plot summary for this month's film you can spool forward about 12 and a half  minutes into the episode.   In this episode we mention the films: Notting Hill* (1999) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125439/) Paddington 2 (2017) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4468740/) Love Actually (2003) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/)   And the TV series: Pride and Prejudice (1995) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/)   And the books: Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding (1996) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Jones%27s_Diary_(novel)) Sex & The City by Candace Bushnell (1996) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_the_City_(newspaper_column)) Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin (1978) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_City_(novel)) The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend (1982) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Diary_of_Adrian_Mole,_Aged_13%C2%BE) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice) Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding (1999) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Jones:_The_Edge_of_Reason_(novel)) Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persuasion_(novel))   *Films marked with an asterisk have previously been featured on the podcast.   You can watch the shower sketch from Eddie Izzard's Glorious tour (1997) here: https://youtu.be/0Zfsn82MF3E?si=uhKVM3t9YtR8PKSQ   NB: In this episode, we refer to events from both the first and the second books in the Bridget Jones canon - Bridget Jones's Diary (1996) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (1999)   The passage from the (first) book that Charles Adrian was trying to find is right at the beginning - Sunday 1 January: "It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It's like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting 'Cathy' and banging your head against a tree."    Comic Relief, mentioned in passing at the beginning of this episode, is a British charity co-founded in 1986 by Richard Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_Relief).    If you would like to suggest films for future episodes, you can tweet Lisa: @LisaStowaway.   We record these episodes over the internet. Sometimes the audio is not perfect. We apologise for that.    Music in this episode is by Martin Zaltz Austwick (martinzalzaustwick.com). Artwork is by Lisa Findley.   Thank you for listening! 

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 312 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Knitting in Passing From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Sheri's Christmas Socks Yarn: Gusto Wool Echos in Colorway 1515 (blue to purple gradient in 2-50g skeins) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Gus the Dino Pattern: Gus the Dino by KP Crochet Patterns. $8.50 US Pattern on Etsy (on sale right now) Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green & Parfait Chunky in White Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page I got 35 mm eyes from Amazon   Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks Yarn: Teal Torch Knits Splendid Sock (100% SW Merino) in the Emerald Colorway, Murky Depths Deep Sock in the Age of Aquarium Colorway & Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Vanilla Bean colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 2 Ravelry Project Page The first sock is a colorwork leg sock with things the Very Hungry Caterpillar I measured from another socks- 12 rounds per inch. Goal is a 5 inch leg (after cuff), so ~60 rounds Cast on 56 sts with US 1.5 for cuff. After cuff, knit a few rounds before doing 4 sets of increases (4 increases each time) to get to 72 sts. Then changed to US 2 needles and tested for stretchiness after first block of colorwork. Using that I plotted out the colorwork for one sock based on Pacific Knit Co's Garden Doodle set. The second sock is has 12 round stripes of the 2 green colorways with a red toe to look like the caterpillar.   Miles Penguin Pattern: Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn- free crochet pattern on the Lion Brand website Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted minis in Black, Clarity, White and Orange colorways Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page For this one I used two black circles bordered by white so I could skip the safety eyes (Miles is under 2 years old).   Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I started these socks in October 2024 and finished on January 5, 2026   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon 2025 Advent Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Kirby Wirby 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Kirby Wirby 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the 2025 Advent Christmas Toys from the 80s 24 Stripe Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn theme: Christmas Toys from the 80s   Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on Ravelry & the designer's website) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) in a sage green Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: finished the first sleeve and I'm at the cuff of the the second.   Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Ravelry Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Ravelry Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's Instagram that she made a YouTube video about this spin/knit. I found 4oz of Ironwood Hill Farm Roving- Finnsheep combed top that I purchased in April 2021. Unfortunately I can't find more of this on Cece's Wool site or Ironwood's etsy shop, but I think it will give me the idea for a tan/brown color plied with the colorful yarn, so I spun enough to make a sample yarn to swatch with.   Brainstorming Crochet Ski Helmet Balaclava available on Etsy for $7.36   Knitting in Passing Millie finished the hat she was knitting for her dad with yarn from Plied Yarn Co. Aila loved her goose purse! Her reaction was priceless Eme loved their Very Hungry Caterpillar socks My dad bought me a set of 2 organizers for socks. Each holds 30 pair. Great for my handknits. They sit on the shelf in our closet and are a gray cotton/linen that matches our hampers! Here's an Amazon Affiliate Link in case you're interested in checking them out.   From the Armchair The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Amazon Affiliate Link. Tilt by Emma Pattee. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com   Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Suburban Stitcher Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Ravelry Thread. Winner announced Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers. Check out this Ravelry Thread for  4th & Goal with Yarnaceous Fibers Challenge Details December Participation Winners Announced Wild Card WIP Bonus- check out this Ravelry thread for details   Commentator Update Happy new year pigskin partiers!  The January huddle is abuzz with conversation. Several players have posted a list of everything that they made in 2025. We have some really prolific players in the group! The best thing about the conversation is that no one is competitive about it. Just lots of celebrations!  I find it kind of inspiring to see what others have accomplished. For example, hikesandbikes finished 54 knitted knockers! What a great cause! It inspires me to try knitting some this year.  Come on over and join the chat if you want to get inspired too!  A few players have decided that they want to make sweaters in 2026. If you want to join in the fun, hop on over to a new Sweater MAL thread: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4390076/1-25 Another interesting topic of conversation in the January huddle stemmed from the unfortunate injury of one of our players. Sadly, she sprained her wrist. The group came through with lots of ideas for what to do when you can't knit and crochet, including needle felting, doing puzzles, watercolors, playing with art supplies, journaling and as MrsQuilt put it, "whining, reading, and actually paying attention to what is on the TV" I am wishing you all health, happiness, and strong crafting mojo in the new year! Mary   Events Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Garden Center- January 18th & March 8th in Wayland, MA Sunkissed Fiber Festival: January 24-25, 2026- just outside Tampa, FL New England Farm & Fiber Festival- Sunday February 8 from 10a-4p in Boston, MA Fiber Witch Festival- April 24-26th in Salem, MA   Contest, News & Notes Check out my Vlogmas videos if you haven't already- click here for the full playlist. Thanks to Nellsknitting for starting a thread in the Ravelry Group about a Sweater KAL 2026. (Danielle in MA)- great chatter about WIPs, planning etc. Want to cast on and need some encouragement? check it out.   Life in Focus   In this episode I reviewed my 2025 word of the year and 25 in 25 list.   My Word of the Year for 2025: Welcome   25 in 2025   Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March, May, Sept) Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year (my Christmas gift from him) Buy new ski boots Go camping (scheduled for June) Kayak 2-5 times (Saco- 2 days) Do at least 5 walks with others (Megg 3/30)  bike riding with Dan twice in March. Walked with Megg (April), hike Mount Monument (Dan, Megg, Tom, Aila), Laura in 2 National Parks in Washington State  Take 2-5 yoga classes (outside of the house)--- option- https://balancestudiocohasset.com/book-a-class/ Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly (had 25 done in 2024)- does not include daily lessons Spend a day at Raffa Life-  September 21 with Laura and Megg Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)- fallen off. Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to)(10) Read at least 60 books- all books count (even poetry etc) Get at least 2 massages at Oasis (1 in April, 1 in June, 1 in September) See 2-5 movies in the theater (Paddington in Peru, The Long Walk, Blue Moon, Wicked for Good) Knit 2-5 garments for me (Aurealis - WIPs-Monsoonee Sweaters, granny stripe tank, Bayside tank) Granny tank, Bayside Shirt Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket Crochet at least 5 toys (1: hedgehog 2& 3: Love Bugs, 4 pop-tart, 5 butterfly- another butterfly WIP, and TRex) Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (Jan, Feb & March, April,  July, August, September, Oct, Nov (forgot May & June) Have a crafty day with Emelie Knit a slouchy hat for myself Try out 3 new to me podcasts (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, White Lotus official podcast, severance official podcast, Cramped) Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara (bringing the tradition back) Buy a firebox and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it) https://www.thenokbox.com (Debbie, deafelis recommended) Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation https://www.thenokbox.com/ -deafelis- Debbie told me about it Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes     On a Happy Note Dad's knee replacement was a big success! I stayed with him from December 5-21. Dad and I had a lovely visit from our friend Merry who came with an unexpected gift- a bracelet with beads made from my mom's funeral flowers in red (ruby slipper), yellow (yellow brick road) and white for home. Dan and I had a lovely double date night at the Irish pub with friends. I was able to see my 7 year old niece Hattie as Gretl in Sound of Music (twice!!!) Making Aunt Milly's cookies with Riley and Millie (and having a sleepover with them). Christmas Eve & Christmas Day were both lovely. Definitely different without my Mom and grandmother there but it was still a joy to be together. Our friend Gail joined us as she usually does and brought all sorts of fun games for us to play. The Sunday after Christmas, I was able to spend all afternoon with my grandmother, some of that alone. My friend Megg came over because she wanted to visit and say goodbye. We had dinner together after. My friend Laura came in for NYE. Small get together with friends at my Dad's turned into a real party, though most didn't stay until midnight. Megg wanted it to be a sparkly kind of night so Laura and I got outfits for the three of us at the consignment shop on the way over! Very silly fun. My cousin Mike and his husband Kyle came up from Florida. My grandmother's services were beautiful with contributions from lots of family members. While it was more stressful than mom's, and it was the worst form of deja vu having the same schedule for that exact same Thur/Fri two years in a row- my grandmother would be happy with how it all turned out.  Skiing on Saturday after the funeral. 7 of us, impromptu trip, icy conditions but we still had a blast.   Quote of the Week "Amidst the normal hard stuff is the abnormal hard stuff. You may be doing great, but no one great always had it great. At the end of each day, as you prepare for the next, I hope you take an inventory of your life, your thoughts and where you're headed. The wind can take you some cool places, but so can your paddle."   ― Richie Norton   ------   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Oh, what a month we've had. We're back with a belated WWBUT, covering everything we did while our brains turned to mush. The post WWBUT 112 – Paddington's Brother Eddington appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

Måske lå du også krammede en plysbjørn, en Paddington-bamse eller din helt egen udgave af Bamse fra Bamses Billedbog, når du skulle sove? Og måske sover du stadig sammen med en bamse – selv om du faktisk er voksen? Hvis du gør dét, er du ikke alene. Det ved Politikens Søren Korsholm, som pludselig så bamser alle vegne blandt sine voksne venner og begyndte at undersøge plysfeltet imellem menneske og bamse. I dagens afsnit af ’Du lytter til Politiken’ fortæller Søren Korsholm, hvad bamserne gør for deres mennesker og hvad vi kan lære af bamseforskningen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanna und Adam wünschen FN im ersten SJ-Weekly-Podcast aus dem Jahr 2026. Diesmal geht es um neue Staffeln für „Emily in Paris“, „Mayor of Kingstown“ aber auch das sehr wahrscheinliche Ende von „House of the Dragon“ und eine Wunschliste für den Start von HBO Max in Deutschland. Zudem sprechen wir über einen Preis, der die Golden Globes und Oscars 2026 womöglich schon vorhersagen kann, dazu sprechen wir über die Box-Office-Ergebnisse von „Avatar: Fire and Ash“ und die ersten Teaser von „Avengers: Doomsday“.Natürlich haben wir einiges über die Weihnachtspause geschaut. Im Review-Teil besprechen wir in einer Blitzrunde beispielsweise „Anora“, „The Substance“, „Merv“, „How To Train Your Dragon“, „The Goldin Touch“, „Pluribis“, „Schwarzes Gold“, „Miss Sophie“, „Younger“ oder „Culinary Class Wars“. Viel Spaß mit unserem wöchentlichen Rundumschlag!Timestamps: 0:00:00 Frohes neues!0:01:45 Emily in Paris is back0:04:15 GoT Jahr 2026 0:04:45 Critics Choice Awards0:07:00 Avatar und das Box Office0:13:00 Jack- Ryan-Serie sagt Venezuela voraus?0:16:30 Avengers-Trailer 0:20:35 HBO Max StartReviews:0:28:00 Pluribus Finale 0:30:00 Schwarzs Gold, Miss Sophie 0:33:10 Merv, Paddington 3, The Substance, 0:36:00 Anora, HTTYD, Golden Touch S20:40:50 Younger, Culinary Class Wars0:44:30 NeustartsHanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics:  Brant's New Look, Taking The Community Out of Communion, Working Shoulder To Shoulder, What AI Can't Do     Quotes: "It's an itemized experience stripped of all its meaning." "We're all individually wrapped aren't we?" "We're supposed to break bread together." "I just want some comrades." "I like America."

Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale.Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. She's known for such works as Blue Stockings, Nell Gwynn and the current hit Paddington: The Musical.In this episode they discuss aliens, Paddington, snacks, childhood artistry, chair parties and Gails.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale is available here - and this link gives you access to a special discount code!Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy ends the year with some recent favorite picks in an extended Top 3 segment. 12 picks in comics, movies, TV, streaming & music! The Great Flood​, Good Tickle Brain​, Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party​, U​nfolding musical, Paddington the Musical, Daddy Issues​, Inside of You w/ Michael Rosenbaum podcast: Allison Mack episode, Culinary Class Wars s2, Cashero​, My Daughter is a Zombie​, K-Pop Demon Hunters: For the Fans​ Little Golden Book, Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway. Hear his thoughts on all of them and go check them out. Happy New Year! www.comicnewsinsider.com

We end the year with a bang with the final film in our Artington dual trilogies, PADDINGTON IN PERU (2024)! We talk about the fun new adventure for the very British Brown family, whether we notice the mom actor changed, and we actually try some orange marmalade to get into the spirit! 

 We also talk about Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 and the new AppleTV+ series Pluribus from the mind of Vince Gilligan (and the Skipper too)! HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT LTAS!! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! MONEY, WEED, AND HULK.

Nick and Hannah look back on a theatre-stuffed 2025, chatting through the shows they saw, loved, questioned and are still thinking about. From West End heavyweights to immersive experiments and concert highlights, this episode is a fast, opinionated tour of the year in musicals. Along the way they discuss everything from Robin Hood at the Palladium, Les Misérables, Matilda, MJ The Musical and Mamma Mia! to newer and quirkier experiences including Grease immersive, Clueless, The Great Gatsby, Edward Scissorhands, Acorn Antiques and Here & Now, Wicked: Part Two, Back to the Future, Paddington, Hercules, and an unforgettable evening with Alan Menken in concert — plus a few theatrical oddities and honourable mentions along the way. A concise, spoiler-light round-up of a very busy year, packed with strong opinions, shared laughs and plenty of musical theatre love.

We give one another hard stares as we eat marmalade sandwiches and candy apples before discussing Paddington 2. We admire this hungry bear's positivity and ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. There will always be a need for Paddington in the world, and we can't wait to eat another Knuckle's Sandwich.

What do Labubus, Beanie Babies, Hello Kitty, and Furbies have in common? They're all cute! In episode 153 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss cuteness. From the idea of cuteness as a logic of contagion to the evolutionary explanation for why we find babies so adorable, this episode has it all. How is the increasing demand for shortform content a symptom of cuteification? What are the harms of categorizing certain animals as cute? In what ways is cuteness tied to consumption? And is society heading towards a future of cuteness? In the Substack bonus segment, your hosts talk about the emergence of cuteness in Kawaii culture and what is so cute about Paddington bear. Works Discussed:Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic, Cute AccelerationismSianne Ngai, Our Aesthetic Categories: Zany, Cute, and InterestingSianne Ngai, The CuteDylan Wittkower, “On The Origins of the Cute as a Dominant Aesthetic Category in Digital Culture”Sarah Wolfensohn, “Too Cute to Kill? The Need for Objective Measurements of Quality of Life”Enjoy our work? Support Overthink via tax-deductible donation: https://www.givecampus.com/fj0w3vJoin our Substack for ad-free versions of both audio and video episodes, extended episodes, exclusive live chats, and more: https://overthinkpod.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete has been hanging out with one of the world's most famous bears, and do you know what? He bloody enjoyed it. But the feel-good chat doesn't last very long, and before they know it the lads are taking in their listeners' best food poisoning stories.Elsewhere, there's raccoons. Or rather, one particular raccoon that keeps escaping...Subscribe to join us, and email whenever you like: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, host Daniel Johnson sits down with film critic and author Abby Olcese to explore how movies can deepen our spiritual rhythms throughout the church calendar. Abby shares insights from her book, Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies, discussing how films like The Last Jedi and Paddington reflect themes of hope and joy during Advent, and how unexpected choices, such as Children of Men, illuminate Christmas. We also dive into the practice of watching films devotionally, regaining community around movies, and Abby's top film recommendations for 2025.Key Topics:Why Abby wrote Films for All SeasonsHow to watch movies devotionally using Lectio Divina principlesAdvent themes in The Last Jedi and PaddingtonChristmas through the lens of Children of MenBuilding community around film in a streaming eraAbby's 2025 film recommendations, including Wake Up Dead ManResources & Links:Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies, (IVP, 2024) = https://www.ivpress.com/films-for-all-seasonsTimestamps:00:00 – Intro02:15 – Why Abby wrote Films for All Seasons08:30 – Watching movies devotionally15:45 – Advent themes: Hope & Joy (The Last Jedi, Paddington)32:10 – Christmas themes: New life in Children of Men45:00 – Regaining community around film52:30 – Abby's 2025 film recommendations (Wake Up Dead Man)58:00 – Closing thoughts

Episode Description: "Project Thaw" exposed—alleged plot to bring Harry back involves educating Archie/Lilibet in UK schools. Deep Crown destroys the premise: "Does anyone seriously believe Harry would place an ocean between his children and their mother? He's constructed his entire post-royal identity around not repeating Diana's experience." Kate vs Camilla explodes—Queen "astounded" Kate entertaining Harry reconciliation, source claims "poisonous showdown at palace" where Camilla called Kate "naive and reckless." TIARA WARS: Kate wears Oriental Circlet with 2,600 diamonds/rubies at State Banquet, deliberately overshadowing Camilla. Source: "Camilla was hopping mad, said it was another blatant attempt to hog the limelight." Deep Crown: "Catherine isn't preparing to be Queen—she's already performing the role. That tiara was making the subtext text. Camilla faces uncomfortable reality that if Charles recedes, her relevance recedes with him.Catherine represents everything Camilla never managed: youth, public adoration, unassailable position." Meghan DELETES Thomas Markle's phone number—no plans to visit dying father in Philippines. Swedish Princess Sofia confirmed introduced to Epstein 2005—declined Caribbean trip invitation. Andrew stripped of final military rank, demoted Vice Admiral to Commander. Spitting Image mocks Meghan's "woke marmalade"—Paddington puppet warns "she needs to watch her back." Andrew moving to Sandringham "shoebox," sources describe "clutter turning move into months-long room-by-room excavation." Kate/Pippa rift speculation—Pippa missed carol service, was "diving off yacht when Kate had surgery." Sarah Ferguson's alleged spending: $1.1M annually including $32.5K in ONE HOUR at Bloomingdale's.Harry denies calling Archie "African child," accuses Tina Brown of "inventing words." New Epstein WhatsApp messages released: "$1000 per girl," "18-year-old from Russia." Kate pledges support to William for 2026 monarchy overhaul. Plus: Kate stepping back from Harry/William reconciliation, Archewell rebranding to "Philanthropies," and week palace factions crystallized.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Een extra lange Grote Vriendelijke Update om het boekenjaar 2025 mee af te sluiten! Kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest.nl) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) praten over Jolabokaflod, Serious Request, tippen vier nieuwe boeken en nemen het kinderboekennieuws van november en december door. Uitgebreide aandacht is er voor de grootschalige inbreuk op auteursrechten van illustratoren door het Chinese e-commerce platform Temu. De GVP ontdekte na berichtgeving in de Vlaamse media dat er tientallen producten op de site werden aangeboden met afbeeldingen van Jip en Janneke, Dikkie Dik, Woezel en Pip en prinses Arabella, zonder dat de rechthebbenden daarvoor toestemming hadden gegeven of voor werden betaald. Ook staan we stil bij een kritische Facebook-post van griezelschrijver Paul van Loon over horror in kinderboeken. De GVP vond de auteur over wie Van Loon het geanonimiseerd heeft en vroeg hem om een reactie. Tot slot blikken we terug op 2025 en met audioboodschappen van Anna Woltz, Ted van Lieshout, Lies Lavrijsen, Wendy Panders en Kelly van Kempen vooruit op de opvallende boeken van komend voorjaar. Katinka Polderman sluit af met een column over een groot verschil tussen Bas en Jaap. Verwijzingen in deze aflevering Filmpje Serious Request Het filmpje over Freya die ondanks haar spierziekte ballerina wilde worden nadat ze 'Ballotje op ballet' van Yvonne Jagtenberg kreeg voorgelezen, kun je hier bekijken. Paddington bij de Queen De theevisite van beertje Paddington aan Queen Elizabeth II van Engeland bekijk je hier. Griezelen of gruwelen? Het volledige bericht van Paul van Loon en de reactie van Michael Reefs kun je hier lezen. Boekentips 'Ik ben Guusje' Anke Kranendonk Tekeningen: Marijke Klompmaker Querido 6+ 'De fantastische bus' Jakob Martin Strid Vertaling: Lammie Post-Oostenbrink Blauw Gras 6+ 'Reservekinderen' Joke Eikenaar Luitingh-Sijthoff 14+ 'Een beer genaamd Paddington' Michael Bond Vertaling: Arie en Lolita Storm Quokka 8+

Meghan Markle is back in the satirical firing line as Spitting Image mocks her As Ever marmalade as “woke,” with a Paddington-style bear warning she is “on my turf now.” Meanwhile, mixed reporting fuels the usual “are they going back” drama: one set of sources claims Meghan would only consider a UK return “for the right price,” while Rob Shuter insists she has “zero intention” of moving the children back across the Atlantic. Megyn Kelly piles on with fresh criticism of the Sussexes' post-royal branding, as commentators debate whether their Hollywood clout is fading. After the break, Queen Camilla faces a Christmas without both of her children this year, continues her long-running Buckingham Palace tree-decorating tradition for seriously ill children, and admits binge-watching Rivals helped her recover from pneumonia. Plus, new photos from Clarence House offer a rare look at the King's private world, including a prominently placed picture of Charles holding Prince George at his christening—and a reminder of how distant he remains from Archie and Lilibet.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Send us a textHoorah! Showy Ovarians, grab your bonnets and pop the kettle on because today, December 16th 2025, we're throwing a literary birthday bash! Jane Austen turns a whopping 250 and what better excuse for a Showy Bonnets Special? And who better to to spill the tea on all things Austen than NZ's other Janeite of notoriety, the head of the Jane Austen Society of Australia for 30 years; Kiwi Susannah Fullerton. Susannah is a global Jane Austen powerhouse. A writer, academic, tour guide, speaker and all round literary super fan from the moment she could pick up a book. She has led JASA to being the largest literary association in Australia and is also variously patron, founder and member of numerous other societies from Dickens to Georgette Heyer. Penny beamed into her Paddington pad to chat about Susannah's body's favoured position, her skill at hitting a ball, the alarming notion of giving birth 18 times and Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them.  But mostly she and Penny both wax lyrical on the proto-feminist, supremely witty, joyous literary superstar that has changed both of their lives, our dear lady Jane Austen. If only Jane could see how her star shows no sign of dimming, even if her life was tragically cut short. Apologies for some of the high feedback along this podcast. CONTENT WARNING: A touch more swearing than in Pride and Prejudice.... ALSO sending love to Sydney and all it endured in its horrific attack at Bondi Beach only 2 days ago. Support the show

Shh… said no one ever on this show. We dig into one of horror's most favorite brains as we discuss Mike Flanagan's 2016 home invasion classic, HUSH, on week three of “RAW and UnSENSEored” Horror Movies About the Senses as picked by Curtis. We also cover a TON of our late Halloween watches as well as seeing Big Daddy Carpenter in the flesh and a particular baseball team winning something.   Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies!   00:00 - 6:00ish - Intros: Prince or Cody?   6:00ish - 56:30ish - The other stuff we watched this time!   Curtis - Predator: Badlands, The Old Dark House, Witchfinder General, Night of the Juggler, Wick is Pain, The Running Man, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Frankenstein, Materialists, Abraham's Boys, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Breathless, Nouvelle Vague, Best In Show, Big Trouble in Little China, Christine, Pieces, Sinners, Miami Connection, Demons, Nosferatu, Nope   Austin - Friendship, It: Chapter 2   Cody - Predator: Badlands, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Home Alone, Excalibur, Kull the Conquerer, The Sword and the Stone, Harry Potter 1-2, Wicked: For Good, Paddington, Warcraft   Lucas - Charlie's Angels (2000), The Smashing Machine, Ready Player One   56:30ish - 1:29:00ish - HUSH - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:29:00ish - End - Austin's pick for the final movie of “RAW and UnSENSEored” Horror Movies About the Senses!

Sarah has ventured into Giant Country (otherwise known as Stratford-upon-Avon) for the opening night of the RSC's stage version of The BFG, sparking a series of thoughts about why puppets have such a profound effect on audiences. This comes mere weeks after the critics raved about the stage production of Paddington. Speaking of the much-loved Bear, the Paddington musical was the runaway smash for the audience-driven WhatsOnStage Awards shortlist – which saw theatregoers across the nation pick their favourite shows and performers. Sarah and Alex comb through the nominated shows to see what it says about the state of UK theatre in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Mark and Pete episode dives into the brilliantly baffling state of modern Britain and beyond. We begin with the latest UK budget, where rising beer duty and new hospitality taxes threaten the future of hundreds of pubs across the nation. Why is the beating heart of British community life being priced out? Mark and Pete explore the humour, frustration, and cultural loss behind the numbers — from village locals to city taverns.Then we cross the Atlantic to a bizarre headline from Virginia: a raccoon found raiding a liquor store and discovered passed out, completely drunk. Is it a one-off curiosity — or a worrying sign civilisation has now influenced wildlife in the worst possible ways?Finally, the West End triumph of the new Paddington musical prompts one question: if a polite bear can sing and dance, what would a Rachel Reeves or Nigel Farage musical look like? 

Send us a textJust in time for the holidays, we whisk away on a cozy, magical journey through the enchanting world of The Snowman Code with Simon Stephenson. Warm yourself with this comfortable conversation about friendship, mental health, inner strength, and the transformative power of empathy as Simon shares the creative process behind his debut middle grade novel. SummaryThis week on the Adventures in Learning, Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor welcomes author Simon Stephenson, who unveils the American publication of his debut middle-grade realistic fantasy The Snowman Code. Simon shares his journey from being a children's doctor to writing for films like Luca and Paddington 2. Discover how his experiences with foster care children influenced The Snowman Code, a story about friendship, magic, empathy, resilience, depression, and finding your inner strength. We explore Simon's familial inspirations for the pompous and loving Albert the Snowman. Learn more about the artistic brilliance of illustrator Reggie Brown, whose rich multicultural illustrations add depth and unexpected surprises into this heartwarming story. Plus we envision how the book translates into a potential cinematic adaptation. Timestamps:01:02: The Author Behind The Snowman Code03:26:Blessing, Foster Care, Trauma, and Resilience07:28:Familial Origins of Albert the Snowman12:20:Themes of Empathy, Kindness, Compassion, and Sacrifice15:30:UK Reaction to The Snowman Code18:21:Exploring the Insightful, Layered Illustrations of Reggie Brown20:43:Imagining The Film Version23:52:What Brings You Hope?Links:Purchase The Snowman CodeFollow Simon Stephenson on InstagramDiscover more about Illustrator Reggie BrownSupport the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Tom and guests Arifa Akbar and Nick Hilton consider Paddington The Musical. It's the latest step for a beloved British institution... How does he work on stage? Is the bear believable? Are the songs memorable?Iranian director Jafar Panahi's latest film has won the Palme d'Or. It Was Just An Accident, straddles a difficult gap between political commentary and a lightly comic look at revenge. He had to make this film in secret and has just been sentenced - in absentia - to a prison sentence by the Iranian authorities for "propaganda activities" against the country.In The War Between the Land and the Sea, the latest offshoot of the Whoniverse, Russell Tovey plays a humble admin assistant who is promoted to humanity's Ambassador when the Sea Devils return and decide that humans need to be taught respect for their watery world. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe

We're talking… Drake and Kim Kardashian playing Dungeons & Dragons, Henry Cavill's Warhammer obsession, stressful Lego builds, The Simpsons and Friends golden eras, Back To The Future on the What Went Wrong podcast, Sloth from the Goonies, Forrest Gump in Philadelphia, Grace's big birthday party, a unicorn cake disaster, Tom Fletcher's songs for the Paddington musical, a Royal Variety Performance, the brilliant Nick Helm and winter work-out struggles. For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you. Instagram - @wolfowlpod TikTok - @wolfowlpodcast YouTube - www.youtube.com/WolfandOwlPodcast Merch & Mailing List - https://wolfandowlpod.com A Mighty Ranga Production For sales and sponsorship enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paddington the Musical has opened at London's Savoy Theatre in time for the festive season - and has already proven to be a resounding hit in the capital. Inspired by the beloved children's books by Michael Bond, as well as the films, it's directed by Luke Sheppard, the man behind hits such as the Starlight Express, with a music score written by McFly's Tom Fletcher. So is this the West End's hottest ever family show? We're joined by actors Amy Ellen Richardson and Adrian Der Gregorian, who play Mr and Mrs Brown. Plus, theatre critic Tim Bano is here to share his 5-star review of the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikita Johal (Now That's What I Call A Musical / The Taming of the Shrew) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Nikita discuss Paddington (Savoy Theatre), The Line Of Beauty (Almedia Theatre) and The Mousetrap's 73rd Birthday Performance (St Martins Theatre) as well as the latest news about Wicked spin-offs, Kimberly Akimbo's UK premiere, The Stage magazine, casting for American Psycho and lots more.Nikita is starring as Wendy in Peter Pan: A New Pantomime Adventure at the Greenwich Theatre. Last year she recorded an episode of In The Frame whilst playing Young Gemma in Now That's What I Call A Musical on tour.Nikita's theatre credits include: Mandy and understudy Malika & Gold in Frankie Goes To Bollywood (UK Tour / Southbank Centre), Bianca/Curtis in The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare In The Squares), The World Goes Round (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), Princess Caraboo in Princess Caraboo (Finborough Theatre), Yonah in Children Of Eden (Union Theatre), Wendla inSpring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre), Laputa in The Snow Queen (The Everyman, Liverpool), Selma Karamy in Broken Wings, (Theatre Royal Haymarket, The Other Palace & Beittidine Festival, Lebanon), Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (Watford Palace Theatre), Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (Newbury Corn Exchange), Lily/Ladybird in What The Ladybird Heard (The Palace, West End & UK Tour), Understudy Neera/Bollywood Ensemble in Migrations (Welsh National Opera UK Tour), Asma/Kelly in The Wife Of Willesden (The Kiln & Boston/New York), Princess Katherine/Gower/Costable in Henry V & The Franklyn in The Canterbury Tales (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Maud in The Invincibles (Queens Theatre Hornchurch & The New Wolsey) and Fairy Sugarsnap in Jack & The Beanstalk (Evolution Pantomimes).Peter Pan: A New Pantomime Adventure runs at the Greenwich Theatre until 11th January 2026. Please visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets. Follow Nikita on Instagram: @nikitajohal This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back and this time Jesse has been out into the world of Black Friday and once again a total let down. Thankfully Thanksgiving provided more than enough stories. Meanwhile Crendor has become a tad obsessed with booktok! All that and a teddy bear that blasts off into space on a brand new Cox n' Crendor! Go to http://uncommongoods.com/cox for 15% off your next gift.

Paddington the Musical  – a brand new show written by Jessica Swale, with music by Tom Fletcher – opens its doors at the Savoy Theatre in London this week. Among its impressive cast is Bonnie Langford, who many of us have grown up alongside, given she first graced our television screens back in 1971, aged six. Jen caught up with Bonnie to talk about playing the iconic Mrs Bird, as well as a whole host of other roles over the course of her career, and why we love that Peruvian bear so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hopping onto a remote recording at the earliest opportunity, Sarah and Alex discuss the legacy of the late, great Tom Stoppard – following the news of his passing on Saturday night. In an episode of two halves, this is accompanied by a reflection on the glorious response to Paddington The Musical, which received a deluge of glowing reviews following its Sunday night world premiere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been facing a long-running corruption trial, has submitted an official request to the country's president to pardon him. Mr Netanyahu, who denies wrongdoing, released a two and a half minute video saying that a presidential pardon would advance much needed national reconciliation, but he added that he'd be happy to continue with the trial.Also in the programme: The extraordinary story of a woman who survived torture in Iraq; Nigerian troops have rescued twelve young women who were abducted from their homes in Borno State by suspected Islamic State fighters last week; and 'Paddington the musical' hits the stage in London's West End.(Photo: Netanyahu said a pardon would lead to national reconciliation in Israel. Credit: EPA)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country's president, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon over corruption cases he has been battling. We speak to an opposition member of the Israeli Knesset who opposes a potential pardon for Mr Netanyahu. Also on the programme: local media in Hong Kong report that police have arrested a university student who was part of a group petitioning for an independent inquiry into the huge, deadly fire at a housing complex; and the musical featuring Britain's most beloved bear, Paddington. (Photo: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, October 22, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

ARTINGTON part 2 sees us on an adventure with another favorite good boy with PADDINGTON 2 (2017)! We talk about how “delightful” is the best way to describe this series, how other movies would be improved with a heist sequel, and how much we are eagerly awaiting the final chapter of ARTINGTON next month with Terrifier 3 / Paddington in Peru! We also do a lighting round mini topic purge with a more disgusting name I don't want to write here. And Brent introduces a slurpy new character as we get zany in this episode! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! DON'T TOUCH MY STITCHING PLEASE.

Cozy up and join us for some family-friendly movies that contain animated characters! We had fun chatting all about the costuming in IF and Paddington. We hope you put on a sweater and enjoy yourself. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!IF: Instagram, Pinterest Paddington: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson.They discuss the Princess of Wales's busy week at work as she continues her gradual return after cancer treatment - which involved her first speech, and a reunion with Paddington the Bear.Plus, we take a look back at some of the best Royal Variety Performance meet-and-greet moments, and the best crossovers of superstars and monarchs.And - a sneak-peak of life in Meghan and Harry's house at Christmas, as a new trailer is released for the Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix show.

Meghan Markle faced fresh criticism after releasing the trailer for her Netflix Christmas special at the exact moment the Prince and Princess of Wales were on the red carpet at the Royal Variety Performance. Commentators accused Meghan of trying to “steal Catherine's thunder,” noting a pattern of Sussex announcements landing during high-profile royal moments. Meanwhile, William and Kate turned the Royal Variety Performance into what one expert called a “private date night,” marking the Princess's radiant return following cancer treatment. With velvet looks, £1.6 million earrings, flirty glances, and Paddington banter, the Waleses delivered a masterclass in royal star power—prompting new comparisons to the Duchess of Sussex. Plus: Harry and Meghan invite Princess Eugenie to “break out of the royal bubble,” and Princess Beatrice unexpectedly pops up on Jeopardy!.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

The whip-smart Pierre Novellie returns to discuss Shabana apparently being in the Mahmoud to fix the home office. We also ask whether Trump bankrupting the BBC is such a great outcome after all, while also examining some of the emerging splits in MAGA. Then it's onto censorship, as establishment p**ck Paddington forces the removal of jokes about him. ATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There's No Bloke Without Fire'. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb

Hi fam!In this November FREE podcast episode pf STAY F. HOMEKINS, listen to Janie & Paul (that's us!) discuss the latest email release in the Epstein scandal, whether we are living in an alternate reality or realities with aliens and whether or not we would DIE for Paddington (spoiler alert: I would jump in front of a godd*mn grenade for Lord Paddington!)In addition, we have decided to (once again!) recap and react to the new season son SOUTHERN CHARM on Bravo (for some reason) which starts SOOOOON. Upgrade here if you would like to listen to our bonus pod episodes discussing SOUTHERN CHARM!We appreciate you listening to our lonely, little indie podcast! We are so happy be in communion with you through our conversations! It feels a little less lonely to have this space, so thank you. Happy November!xo, Janie & Paul This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weekendwater.substack.com/subscribe

What's a Kentucky? Comedy legend John Lloyd is here to reveal all, in honour of the 42nd anniversary of his cult dictionary 'The Meaning of Liff', co-written with the much missed Douglas Adams, Jessica Swale is the writer behind the new Paddington musical and she tells us about her emotional first meeting with the bear. Jessica Valene stars as a woman on the edge in a new drama series, Summerwater. There's music from cabaret star Kit Green with her new album 'Four Letter Words' and alternative pop singer-songwriter Luvcat will be performing from her debut album Vicious Delicious.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen

Could a rival broadcast ever poach The Traitors from the BBC like Bake Off?How has the beloved bear from Peru, Paddington been brought to life on the London stage? Book serialisations. After former England goalkeeper Mary Earps was forced to defend parts of her book before it had even been released, how do book serialisations work? Who decides what snippets are available before general release? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering the nation's favourite telly and more. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Charlie Rodwell + Adam ThorntonAssistant Producer: Imee MarriottSenior Producer: Joey McCarthySocial Producer: Bex TyrellExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are women having "bob regret?" BOOB TUBE: Alexis and Holly watched "All's Fair" so you don't have to and Jason checked out the "Wicked" TV special, and we can't let Alexis got to London until next year because the "Paddington" musical is too much cute aggression!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paddington: The Musical has officially opened on the West End, and yes, that bear has absolutely tugged at our heart‑strings. In fact one of us in particular might just have gotten teary at the trailers. And newly single Nina Dobrev’s Halloween costume might just be the sneakiest celeb breakup shade we’ve seen this year. But that got us thinking about the pettiest celeb split moments of all time. We’re ranking the one‑upmanship, the look‑what‑I‑did posts and the clap‑backs no one saw coming. Plus, Reese Witherspoon has gone on record about why she thinks modern romance is in free‑fall We’re reacting (and no, we aren’t sure we agree) — and we might just have planned our own rom‑com revival while we’re at it.LISTEN NEXT:Nina Dobrev & Zac Efron’s Revenge Hook-Up and We Have Notes On Taylor Swift’s New MovieTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media 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: Em Vernem and Monisha IswaranExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman instantly becomes a cop, a Miami Karen gets arrested over a bike fight, a terrible rollercoaster rescue, Dick Cheney is dead, election day bomb threats, Amy K talks about her Roast appearance, Paddington the Bear is real now, the LAPD plows into a skateboarder, the voice change and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman instantly becomes a cop, a Miami Karen gets arrested over a bike fight, a terrible rollercoaster rescue, Dick Cheney is dead, election day bomb threats, Amy K talks about her Roast appearance, Paddington the Bear is real now, the LAPD plows into a skateboarder, the voice change and so much more!

Los Angeles based Variety & Fresh Fiction film critic Courtney Howard returns to the podcast for a breezy, nostalgic, spirited, & informal chat about everyone's favorite Peruvian bear. You'll hear us celebrate the imaginative & talented cast & crew of PADDINGTON, PADDINGTON 2, & the most recent installment, PADDINGTON IN PERU, as well as the way its overall themes resonate especially well today. A shorter installment of Watch With Jen that's just an easy chat among friends, it's the perfect thing to take with you on your next marmalade run to the grocery store.Originally Posted on Jen's Patreon (11/4/25) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142847261Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fiTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

Join us today as we begin our journey through the world of everyone's favorite marmalade-loving, Peruvian-born anthropomorphic English bear by discussing 2014's PADDINGTON! We talk about how delightfully charming the film is, the fantastic visuals, its amazing cast of English actors, what exactly marmalade is made from, tall toilet tanks, the first ever 'LTAS Habbuh-Pass' is presented, & so much more! All this, plus: Sleepy Hollow (1999), Screamboat (2025), Steven's movie trailer for 'The Haunt Is Alive'*, and an incredible candy idea THAT NOBODY BETTER STEAL FROM US! *Check out Steven's 'The Haunt Is Alive' trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z1cwtupgd6g ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! YA GOTTA FORCE THE FLUSH.

Aleena pulls out a new stop to convince Sarah to watch Paddington and recaps her son's recent birthday. Sarah shares new revelations from her trip to Denver.  Our Sleep Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/2nx1nVXFkszGMSFQUEDVHX?si=5pM5_vHHRuiUaRYEGFV9mQ https://music.apple.com/us/album/are-we-still-sleeping/1834178613 https://youtu.be/nU15fZKGiSI?si=gCCbRze4AYY2A911  Head to https://policygenius.com/stillfriends to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Bonus Episodes at https://tmgstudios.tv or  join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AWSFPOD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awsfpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awsfpod ALEENA: https://www.instagram.com/itsaleeena SARAH: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhh_meyerrr/ Chapters: 0:00 character reveal 7:01 baby's first birthday 12:02 method acting 14:30 parenting on vacation 19:42 policygenius 21:30 out of your element 24:55 play group 31:15 the haunted escape room 38:28 aleena's paddington plea 40:47 a denver 4 44:26 handheld burritos 48:33 demonic hatch alarm 51:42 jumanji dopleganger 53:47 nicole kidman's coke clause 57:29 bonus time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the interwar servant shortage changed detective fiction. This episode marked the beginning of the Shedunnit Pledge Drive. Support the podcast by joining the Shedunnit Book Club and get extra Shedunnit episodes every month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/pledgedrive. Books mentioned in this episode:— Mrs Woolf and the Servants by Alison Light— The Psychology of the Servant Problem by Violet M Firth— Trent's Last Case by EC Bentley— The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie— "The Invisible Man" by G.K. Chesterton, collected in The Innocence of Father Brown— Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie— "Miss Marple Tells a Story" by Agatha Christie, collected in Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories— The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie— "The Case of the Perfect Maid" by Agatha Christie, collected in Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories— "The Dream" by Agatha Christie, collected in The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories— "Greenshaw's Folly" by Agatha Christie, collected in Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories— The Wintringham Mystery by Anthony Berkeley— Why Shoot A Butler? by Georgette Heyer— Frequent Hearses by Edmund Crispin— The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L Sayers— Who Killed the Curate? by Joan Coggin— The Hollow by Agatha Christie— A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie— Mrs McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie— After the Funeral by Agatha Christie— A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie— 4.50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie— Simisola by Ruth Rendell NB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke and Andrew set the record straight on a bear-related TBTL mishap. They also review some of the things they're doing to bring good luck to the Mariners and some of the things they're doing to avoid a jinx.