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Unlocking the Secrets of Comedy with Joel MorrisSummaryIn this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball delves into the intricacies of comedy with Joel Morris, the prolific comedy writer behind beloved characters like Paddington Bear and Philomena Cunk. Joel discusses his book, 'Be Funny or Die,' shedding light on the rhythm of humour, the similarities between jokes and music, and the universal nature of comedy. They explore how jokes are constructed, the importance of setup and timing, and the challenges of creating comedy in today's diverse media landscape. Whether you're a professional speaker or simply someone who loves a good laugh, this episode offers invaluable insights into the craft of comedy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Joel Morris and His Comedy Craft01:20 Discussing 'Be Funny or Die'01:44 The Mechanics and Philosophy of Comedy02:54 Comedy as a Universal Language06:16 The Journey of a Comedy Writer11:53 The Role of Persona in Comedy17:16 Writing Process and Inspirations23:02 Mocking Doc and Shakespeare23:36 Philomena Cunk's Interviewing Skills23:40 Favourite Person to Write For25:33 Comedy at the BBC32:14 The Craft of Comedy Writing36:03 Advice for Adding Humour40:44 Upcoming Projects and Final ThoughtsVisit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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With migration continuing to make headlines in the media, we unpack what actually defines a “migrant”, and how the UK's largest producer of official statistics goes about counting them.  We also shed light on the misuse of migration figures.    Transcript    MILES FLETCHER  Hello and a very warm welcome to a new series of Statistically Speaking - the official podcast of the UK Office for National Statistics. This is where we hear from the people producing the nation's most important numbers, about how they do it and what the statistics are saying.   Now it's hard to think of one statistic that could be said to have been more influential these past few years than net international migration. Suffice to say it's the one ONS statistic that probably draws more media attention than any other.  But to fully understand the migration figures, and the swirling debate around them, we'd say it pays to know a little about how they are put together. And the first thing you need to know about that is what, or who, is a migrant in the first place. As usual, to unpack and explain the migration statistics we have the top experts from the ONS and beyond. Mary Gregory is director of population statistics here at the ONS. Madeleine Sumption is director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, and new chair of the National Statistician's Advisory Panel on Migration. And to help us understand how the numbers are used and abused in public debate, we're also delighted to welcome Hannah Smith, senior political journalist at fact checking charity Full Fact. Welcome to you all.   Madeleine, to start with you if I may, with that fundamental question, quite simply, what is a migrant?   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Well, there are actually lots of different definitions of a migrant and we use different definitions at different points in time. The standard definition of migration that we use in this country is long term migration, so people moving for at least 12 months, and so the Office for National Statistics figures on immigration, emigration and net migration are all using that definition. And people in that data, they're migrants regardless of whether they are British or not British. So you could have a British person who's gone to live overseas for a few years and coming back they would be counted, in theory, at least in the data, as a migrant. There are other definitions though that are very useful for policy. So sometimes people talk about migrants, meaning people who don't have British citizenship, and the value of that is that these are people who are subject to immigration control, effectively that the Home Office is regulating their status. But it's also sometimes quite useful not to look at whether someone's a citizen now, because of course people can change their citizenship, and many migrants to the UK do become British citizens. So it can be useful to look at whether someone has migrated in the past. The standard definition for that is whether someone is born abroad. But now we've got all these exciting new data sets from administrative data, and so there's a new definition that's creeping in and being used a lot, which is someone who was a non-citizen at the time they registered for their National Insurance Number, regardless of whether they've subsequently become a British citizen. So it's a bit confusing sometimes for the external user, because for various reasons, we have to have all of these different definitions. You just have to know which one you're looking at at any point in time.    MILES FLETCHER  But the basic headline definition, as far as the ONS is concerned -and I guess internationally too because it's important that these figures are comparable- is that it is a person traveling from one country to another for a period of 12 months.   MADELEINE SUMPTION  That's right  MILES FLETCHER  And I guess that is something that is perhaps not widely understood. People understand that migration has a degree of permanence, so they move from one country to another, and yet you can be a migrant in quite a sort of transient way.   MADELEINE SUMPTION  That's right, we have short term migrants as well. So we have a lot of people who come to this country to do seasonal work. For example, they spend up to six months in the country. Then you have people who are long term migrants by the ONS definition and they may spend two to three years here, for example, if they're a worker or an international student. So you're right. I think in people's minds, often when they think about who is a migrant and who comes to mind, they will typically think of someone who is moving permanently. But actually a lot of migrants to the UK only stay for a couple of years.   MILES FLETCHER And none of these people, when it comes to measuring them, none of these people arrive Paddington Bear style with labels around their necks saying “I am a migrant”. The ONS in measuring migration has to classify whether these people qualify or not.   MADELEINE SUMPTION  That's true, and that is very tricky. And it's something I think the non-technical user of the statistics finds it difficult to appreciate quite how hard it is for ONS to work out who is a migrant or not. Because we have millions of people crossing our borders every year, most of them not migrants. We have tourists or people who come in to visit family members. There are all sorts of people and reasons why those people come and go, so ONS is really looking for the needle in the haystack, and a relatively small share of people who are crossing the borders are actually migrating.   MILES FLETCHER  Well, that seems a good moment to bring in the person who is in charge of finding that needle in the haystack statistically. Mary, tell us how we approach this task. Perhaps start off by explaining how we used to do it. MARY GREGORY  Previously we used a survey called the International Passenger Survey, and there we would ask a sample of people as they came into the country, or as they left the country, what their intentions were, and we'd be able to provide very early estimates based on people's intentions to stay or to leave.   MILES FLETCHER  This is people at airports and other ports of entry, ferry ports, for example, simply approaching people as they wander along the corridors, almost in a random sort of way.   MARY GREGORY  Exactly that, you might have seen them. If you have travelled through an airport you may have seen a desk that sometimes says Office for National Statistics. And there would sometimes be people there with very carefully scheduled timetables to make sure that we collect a good cross section of people.   MILES FLETCHER  So the International Passenger Survey is essentially a big sample survey. Nothing wrong with that, and yet, the number of people being stopped at airports who did actually identify themselves as being migrants was quite small, and that made for some very broad-brush estimates didn't it?   MARY GREGORY  Yes, as you can imagine, people travel through airports or ports for many different reasons, and a lot of those people traveling will be traveling for a holiday or business or to visit family. And so the proportion of those people who are actually going to become residents or leaving for more than 12 months is very small, which makes it really difficult to pick up a good sample of those people.   MILES FLETCHER  And because it's fair to say the International Passenger Survey was never set up to measure migration in the first place, and that was something ONS found itself pointing out for a long, long time before things actually changed. MARY GREGORY  For a number of years we made clear that it was being stretched beyond its original purpose, and that it was the best measure we had at the time but now we think we can do better. And I think one other really important aspect of that is understanding that the survey was asking about people's intentions, and intentions don't always match reality of what we then see.   MILES FLETCHER  Because you might arrive as a student, end up working, settling, starting a family...   MARY GREGORY  Yes. Or you might find that you've arrived planning to stay for a year and then change your mind and you've left again. So it could go in either direction.   MILES FLETCHER  So the case for change was strong. What has changed? How is migration measured now?   MARY GREGORY  So now we have a variety of different ways to measure depending on the nationality of the people arriving. So for anybody from outside the EU, we have good data around visas from the Home Office, so we can use that to understand who is coming and what their reasons for travel are, and we can come on to that a little bit later. For people within the EU, that was a bit more difficult because prior to exiting the EU nobody needed a visa. And so at the moment, we use administrative data, so that's data collected for other purposes, and we use data from DWP, so the Department for Work and Pensions, to understand who has come into the country and who is staying in the country for more than 12 months. And for British nationals, we still, at the moment, use the International Passenger Survey, but we hope to change that very soon.   MILES FLETCHER  And essentially, the last use of the IPS, as far as migration is concerned, is to capture British passport holders leaving the country because nobody else is counting them out.   MARY GREGORY  That's right, and it's actually just stopped collecting that data. So we will move to the new methods very soon.   MILES FLETCHER  Okay, so how successful would you say this shift has been?   MARY GREGORY  I think we've definitely improved the data we can provide. It's a better reflection of people's behaviours. We know that because we've compared the different methods and looked against the census and how the population has changed there. But there are also other advantages as well. So we can now look a lot more at why people have come to the UK, or which are the people who are leaving, so we know more about the reasons for migration as well.   MILES FLETCHER  Madeleine, you run what's recognized as one of the leading think tanks in this area. How much of an improvement is the current system?   MADELEINE SUMPTION  I think the data that we have, particularly on non EU citizens, is much better than it was in the past. Just to give an example, back in the early 2010s there was a big political debate about what the right level of net migration should be, and the government had a target of getting net migration down to under 100,000 from where it was. It was around 200 to 300 thousand at the time. So of course, the biggest question was, how do we do this? And the problem was that, based on those old data, we had no idea how many students were leaving the country. If someone came on a student visa we maybe caught them coming in but there were various problems. We just couldn't measure accurately enough the students going out. And so this most basic of questions, how can the government meet its net migration target, was not possible to answer with the data. Fast forward now ten years, and at least for non EU citizens, we now have pretty detailed data so we can say, okay, this number of people came in on student visas, this share of them left, that share is actually a bit lower than people were expecting. So those are quite interesting data. At the moment we can do the same for work visas, family members, refugees - so that's a dramatic improvement. There's still work to do I think on EU citizens. The ONS is measuring quite high levels of both EU immigration and emigration, of people who don't seem to be coming on visas and probably have a status from before Brexit, but we don't have a great sense of that. And as Mary mentioned, we currently don't really have any data on British citizens migrating, so that will need to be fixed. But yeah, I think the overall picture on immigration and emigration is much better than it was. Separately in the system, there are some challenges, let's say, with the surveys that give us data on the population of people in the country, their characteristics and so forth. And that, I think, has deteriorated a little but hopefully will come back on track.   MILES FLETCHER  And bedding in the new system has brought about the need for some pretty big revisions. And that, of course, brings challenges doesn't it. Around confidence in the numbers when you have to revise by several hundred thousand the number of people that have been classified as migrants. And you get these sort of headlines about the ONS, you know, missing the population of Cambridge or wherever it was. But it wasn't a question of missing people as such, was it? It was just getting better data to understand which of the people coming and leaving should actually be classified as a migrant.    MADELEINE SUMPTION  Yes. There were a number of issues there. There were a couple of cases where it was a case of missing people. There were some Ukrainians, for example, that got lost in the data. But that was a relatively small part of the overall revisions. Mostly, I think there's a challenge, and this challenge is not going to go away entirely but I think that the situation is improving, that when people's behaviour is changing the ONS still has to make assumptions about how long people are going to stay if they want to produce the data quickly. And so when you have a big policy change, you've got new groups of migrants coming in who don't necessarily behave, you know, leave and arrive after the same amounts of time as the previous groups of people who came in. Then you're more likely to have some revisions. And that's one of the things we've seen over the past few years.   MILES FLETCHER  Let's trace the story of migration, if we can, just over the course of this century so far because it's been one of, if not the biggest, political stories. And you might argue, one of the factors that has determined the course of political events in this country. Obviously the ONS is not a political organization, but its figures do tend to have an enormous influence in that direction. Migration really became a big issue in that sense around about the early part of the 21st century when countries were joining the EU from the old Eastern Bloc. And suddenly there was a perception not only that there were large numbers of people arriving as a result of EU enlargement, but that the ONS was struggling to actually keep track of them as well.   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Yeah. I mean, I would say that the increase in migration was even a few years earlier than that. The EU enlargement was one of the biggest events in migration in the last 30 years but there had already been a bit of an uptick in non EU migration, even from the late 1990s, and that is something that we saw across a number of countries. So the UK has been a major destination country, and is, if you look at comparable European countries, towards the top of the pack. But interestingly, we've seen some broadly similar trends in quite a lot of high income countries towards higher levels of migration. And that, of course, you know, as you've said, it's made migration much more salient in the political debate, and it's greatly increased the demand for accurate migration stats. And not just stats on the overall numbers, which of course are important, but really understanding who is coming to the UK. You know, what kinds of visas are they on? What do we know about their characteristics, their nationalities? How do they do when they get here...So I think that the demand for good migration statistics is just much higher than it was at a time when the UK experienced relatively limited migration.   MILES FLETCHER  It's arguable that it was indeed rising EU migration that actually led to the events that led to Brexit. What has changed in terms of migration flows because of Brexit?   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Well, the changes have been really big actually. I mean before Brexit quite a substantial share of all migration was from EU countries. After the referendum, even before the UK left the EU but after the referendum vote had been taken, there was already a decline in EU migration for a host of reasons including the exchange rate and so forth. So in some ways Brexit did what it was expected to do in reducing EU migration to the UK, because when free movement ended we saw quite a dramatic decrease in EU migration. And net migration from EU countries is now actually negative. So we've got the EU citizen population in the UK shrinking. But what was unexpected about Brexit was that then there was quite a big increase in non EU migration for various reasons. So partly policy liberalisations that at the time didn't necessarily look like a massive liberalization, but I think that the take up from migrants was much more enthusiastic than perhaps the government had expected. Lots of things came together. More international students, more workers, the war in Ukraine of course and lots of Ukrainians coming to the UK. And all of those came together at the same time and meant that we then ended up unexpectedly with these record high levels of net migration, peaking at just over 900,000 between 2022 and 2023. And now, of course, the numbers are coming right down again. So we had a record increase, we've then had a record decline to back to what are actually still pretty high levels of over 400,000. So we've really been on a roller coaster ride in terms of the migration patterns in the last few years.   MILES FLETCHER  Yes, and statistically the contrast between what's happened recently is that these migrants have become much more conspicuous and much more measurable because they're being covered by visa data, whereas previously, the EU migrants in the early part of the century weren't actually picked up until the until the census in 2011 were they?   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Yes and my hope is that because we're now measuring migration using visa data, when we get to the next census hopefully it will mean that those revisions - especially given that we'll have planned revisions over the next few years to the data - the hope is that that will mean we won't need such big revisions at the next census because we will have had a slightly more accurate measure between the censuses.   MILES FLETCHER  And I guess the three elements in this recent wave of migration that have attracted particular attention, yes, people have come to work and people have come to study as previously, but in this latest wave, people were bringing more of their dependents with them weren't they? Perhaps because they were coming from further afield?   MADELEINE SUMPTION  There's a bit of a puzzle about precisely why that increase in the number of dependents happened when I think it seems like there were probably two main factors. You've got international students bringing family members. We saw a shift in the countries as you mentioned, the countries that students were coming from. A lot more students from Nigeria, and they're more likely to come with their family members. We also saw a really big increase in the number of people coming to the UK as care workers after the government opened up a route for care workers. And so in one year alone, in 2023, there were visas issued to over 100,000 care workers, and they brought more than 100,000 family members with them, partners and children, that is. But that's now changing, because in response to these changes the government then introduced restrictions on the migration of family members, specifically of care workers and international students. So we've seen over the last year that fewer people are now bringing their family members with them.   MILES FLETCHER  Interesting example of better data enabling a policy response in that sense.   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Yes, and I think it has been very helpful that we've had these data on dependents. Ten years ago we would not necessarily have known. We would have seen that migration was high but it wouldn't have been very easy to distinguish whether people were coming as the partner of an international student or the partner of a health and care worker and now we do have those figures which is incredibly helpful for the policy debate.   MILES FLETCHER  Oh, Mary, one thing we haven't spoken about so far is the impact of COVID. How did the system cope with that period? In measuring the negligible flows to start with, but then the turning on the taps again as things returned to normal...   MARY GREGORY  I think in terms of measuring the statistics it was a massive challenge because the International Passenger Survey stopped and then it was agreed that it wouldn't restart measuring migration, and it actually accelerated our progress to what is now a better measure, but it happened under very difficult circumstances. So we very quickly moved to using administrative data. So data collected by government already to help us measure. And of course there was so much going on then that added to the challenge. Exiting the EU, changes to the immigration system etc. So it was really important we were very careful about how we make sure we understood what had caused the changes and how we measured it really accurately.   MILES FLETCHER  There was indeed another test of the credibility of the ONS migration estimates when it was announced that a very large number of people had applied for settled status just as we were about to leave. These are EU citizens applying for settled status in the UK just as we're about to leave the EU. How do we reconcile those two very different estimates, because a lot of people use them to suggest that there were far more people here than you've been telling us for all these years.   MARY GREGORY  What we can do is we can look at the data sources available to us. The census is a really valuable source in that respect because it gives us the most comprehensive view of the whole population for England and Wales, done by ONS. Obviously, Scotland and Northern Ireland are done by their own statistical offices but we can look at that to get a much better understanding of the full components of the population. But of course, it was really difficult. When there was free movement across the EU we wouldn't know for sure how many people have come and how many people have left. And that's actually become a little bit easier in terms of a statistical viewpoint, because now people do need to have visas in order to travel unless they've got settled status already.   MILES FLETCHER  The new system has been bedding in these last couple of years, and you've had the unenviable job of announcing some pretty large revisions to the figures. Have things settled down now?    MARY GREGORY  So I think we've made really good progress on people traveling from outside the EU as Madeleine already referred to. We know a lot more about them. We're more confident in that aspect, and we would hope therefore, that the revisions in future will be much lower in scale. There will always be some revisions because we are making assumptions about people. Just to pause on that for a second. We publish data five months after the reference period, but obviously it's 12 months before somebody meets the definition of being a migrant. So we have to make some assumptions about who will stay and who won't, but those are relatively small and should be small in terms of revisions. So I think with non EU numbers we have made really good progress and that is the largest part of the picture. So just to put that in perspective, in terms of immigration just over four in five people immigrating in in our latest data are from outside the EU, so that's positive. Where we do have more work to do is those people coming from within the EU and British nationals, and we've got plans to develop the methods for both of those so we will see revisions coming up in both of those areas. We will put out more information in the autumn about the progress we've made, and if they're ready and we think the quality is good enough, we will implement those methods in November. Otherwise, we'll wait until the following publication because for us it's really important that when we do this we do it properly.   MILES FLETCHER  And important for everybody to remember that the ONS, in the job it does, can only make the best of the information that's made available to it at any given time.    MARY GREGORY  Yes absolutely. And I think especially with the British nationals where there are a lot of challenges. Because, of course, if you're a British national you come and go as you please. The other things that we are looking to improve are going to be less significant in terms of the headline numbers but are also really valuable. So if we can change the methods for EU, for example, we should be able to do more on people's reason for migration. And we also hope to do more on breaking down those from outside the EU, to understand a bit more detail about how long people are staying and if they change visas, that kind of thing.   MILES FLETCHER  Mary, thank you very much. That seems a good moment to bring in Hannah.   Hannah, then, from what you've heard, as someone who's in the business of tackling misinformation and ensuring that debates are properly understood, what is your assessment of how useful, how reliable, the ONS migration data are?   HANNAH SMITH  Now as we've been hearing from Madeleine there's been some significant improvements in the way that the data is collected and published. I think another thing that can give people confidence is how transparent the ONS has been with not only the strengths of the data, but also the limitations and the work they're doing surrounding ongoing development with that. I think that's absolutely key when we're talking about access to good information –transparency- understanding what the data can tell us and what the data can't tell us, and what the ONS is looking to do to change that. I think ultimately this is, as we've been hearing, a really complex issue, and trying to reconcile that with the fact that it's of massive public interest. And, as Madeline has been saying, someone who is not a technical user of the statistics, it's really important for someone like that to be able to understand these issues in a straightforward way, and trying to find that balance between getting the right level of detail that can be understandable for a general user is difficult. But I think the ONS has been really open about the challenges with that, and this conflict between the idea of timeliness and completeness of data, as Mary was just saying, we don't have complete data at the moment that the first statistics are published, but obviously the alternative is just to wait a really long time until that full data is available. So I think trying to strike that balance is also key, and something that, like I say, just being transparent about that is the best way to approach it.   MILES FLETCHER  In your work for Full Fact, what do you come across as the major misuses of migration figures, the deliberate misunderstanding of migration figures. And how well equipped Are you to combat those?  HANNAH SMITH  It's hard to know how much of it is deliberate misuse of migration figures, and how much of it is, as you say, due to just misunderstanding the data. I think there are obviously some things that we don't know, some information gaps. So, for example, the scale of illegal migration is something that's perhaps a bit harder to capture, just by the very nature of it. That's something that we found is a really common theme in the things that we're fact checking. You know, we've seen surveys that show that a quite significant proportion of the public thinks that the data shows that more people are entering the country illegally than legally. We fact check politicians who make similar claims. So we know this bad information does cause real harm, and I think that's why the information that the ONS is publishing is really, really important for reasoned debate, and just having that information available is the first step to help counter the bad information that's out there. MILES FLETCHER  You mentioned illegal immigration or undocumented migration, that by its very nature is a tricky one, because it's difficult to accurately measure isn't it, and to come up with a robust estimate that can counter exaggerated claims.   HANNAH SMITH  Yeah, of course. And we know that some of the people who are arriving in the country, either undocumented or illegally are captured in the data. So for example, the data we have on small boat arrivals, but it is ultimately, like you say, hard to estimate. And I think similarly to what Madeleine was saying earlier about the different definitions of what constitutes a migrant. Different people will have different views or different understandings of what constitutes illegal migration. So that's another thing that we have to bear in mind when we're talking about this issue.   MILES FLETCHER  And do you feel you've got the tools to effectively combat the worst excesses of the Wild West that social media often is?   HANNAH SMITH  Yes we do work with social media companies. So we have a partnership with Meta which allows us to directly rate misleading content that we see on their platforms. And we definitely do see a lot of content specifically related to migration which thanks to that partnership we are able to have influence on. But at Full Fact I think we're always calling for improvements in how better to combat misinformation, not only in this space, but just generally. So media literacy, for example, we think is a really vital step that's needed to ensure people are equipped so that they can spot what's fact and what's fiction. And we've been making a lot of recommendations in what can be done to improve media literacy to meet the public's needs. We also think that legislation needs to be strengthened to tackle this kind of misinformation and other sorts of harmful misinformation that crop up online. So yeah, we do have a lot of tools at our disposal, but we think that the information environment and the regulations surrounding it could always be strengthened.   MILES FLETCHER  That's interesting. And what sort of areas do you think it could specifically be strengthened? As far as the production of statistics are concerned?   HANNAH SMITH  I think, as I say, transparency and accessibility is key. I think perhaps trying to anticipate where misunderstandings could crop up. A lot of the work we do, or an approach that we can take with fact checking, is something we call pre bunking, which is trying to look at what topics are resonating with the public, what things we think might crop up, and then producing content that puts the correct information out there. Ideally, trying to get ahead of the bad information. I don't know if I'm going to butcher this saying, but a lie gets halfway around the world before the truth had time to put his boots on. I think that pre bunking is an effort to try and reverse that. And I think there's a parallel there with anticipating, as producers of information, where the misunderstandings might be likely to fall, and putting content warnings on or health warnings as prominently as possible, and also making sure that the people that are using the information, whether that's the media, politicians, other people, are aware of potential pitfalls to try and minimize the risk of that spreading to a wider audience.   MILES FLETCHER  Survey information we have from our own sources - the public confidence in official statistics survey - suggests that people who have heard of the ONS tend to recognize the fact that it is independent, that we are not subject to political control, and therefore you might think people should have confidence in the figures. Is that corroborated by your experience?   HANNAH SMITH  That's really interesting. I'm not entirely sure. I think from a fundamental point of view, I think trust in organizations like the ONS, knowing that you're getting impartial evidence, knowing that you're getting unbiased information that's been put through the most robust scrutiny that it can be, can only be a helpful thing. We know that trust in politics is at a very low level, so having those impartial producers of information that we know aren't subject to any political control or affiliation, I think can only be beneficial for that.   MILES FLETCHER  Madeleine, this is where the National Statistician's Advisory Panel on Migration comes in, the body that you chair. Can you just tell us a little about its work? What its role is?   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Yes. So this is a new body that will advise the ONS on migration statistics. Obviously, the ONS migration teams have been soliciting expert advice in various ways for several years. I know this because I've been part of that process as well, but the arrangements are being formalized now, actually building on the model that I think has worked quite well in some other areas of migration statistics, like labour market data, for example, to have a panel of independent experts who help advise on things like whether the statistics are really answering the questions that users have. Obviously ONS has a lot of excellent statisticians, but they're not expected to be deep in the weeds of the policy debate and really sort of understanding exactly how people want to use the data and so forth. So the idea of this panel is to have some of that independent voice to help ONS shape its vision of what kinds of data it can produce. How can it make them more relevant and accessible to users, that kind of thing?   MILES FLETCHER  And I guess when you ask most people whether they think migration does have a role to play, particularly in modern economies, answering that question depends on having good data, having data that meets the needs of experts in economics and so forth. So we can see whether indeed, migration is having a positive economic benefit.    MADELEINE SUMPTION  Yes there are lots of things that the data are needed for. So looking at the impacts on the economy is one of them that the Office of Budget Responsibility, for example, uses the migration data when it's making its forecast of how much money there is effectively. So you know, how big is the population? What are people likely to be paying in tax? What are we likely to be spending in addition on services? Because we have more migrants, more people in the population. So it's important for the financial impacts. It's important for planning public services. How many school age kids are we going to have? How's that changing? What do we need to do to plan school places? And yeah, then it's important for the broader policy debate as well, understanding different categories of migration, what should the Home Office do? What should other government departments do, and thinking about how to respond to the impacts of migration.   MILES FLETCHER  Yeah. And you can't calculate GDP per head of population until you know how many heads there are, to reduce it to its most simple terms.   MADELEINE SUMPTION  Indeed. Yep. And that's been one of the challenges. There are more challenges along those lines, when thinking about the impacts of migration, we're getting a lot more administrative data, so data from basically the records of different government departments and agencies around the country, that will tell us things like how many migrants are claiming benefits, or how many migrants are imprisoned, or any number of things. And it's really important that if you want to be able to interpret those statistics, you really must have a good idea of how many migrants are from different countries, different parts of the world, are in the country in the first place. Otherwise you might make your calculations wrong. And I think there is still more work to be done in that area, in particular looking at population. We've been talking mostly about migration in and out of the country. There's still a fair amount more to be done on making sure that we have really accurate statistics on the number of people who are here at any one point in time.   MILES FLETCHER  Mary, finally from you then, do you support that good progress has been made, but important steps are still to come?   MARY GREGORY  I think so. I mean, there's always improvements that can be made. No matter how good we get, we will always want to do better. But I think also it's such a privilege, but a huge responsibility, to work on something so important, and we don't take that lightly in ONS. We know that these numbers make a difference to so many people, and as Madelene said, the number of people in the country is a really important number, but so often the thing driving that is the migration figure. So without the really good migration data, we don't have the really good population data, and so we will keep working on that together as well as we can.   MILES FLETCHER  And on that positive note we must come to the end of this podcast. Thanks to you, Mary Madeleine and Hannah, for your time today, and as always, thanks to you at home for listening.   You can subscribe to future episodes of Statistically Speaking on Spotify, Apple podcasts and all the other major podcast platforms. You can also follow us on X, previously known as Twitter, via the @ONSFocus feed.   I am Miles Fletcher, and from myself and producer Steve Milne, until next time, goodbye.    ENDS  

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!This week, we talk puppetry and pop culture with the incredibly talented puppeteer and puppet builder John Cody! John shares his fascinating journey through the world of puppetry, from his freelance work on Sesame Street, including the Cookie Monster's Bake Sale specials and helping bring back fan-favorite Barkley, to performing at the beloved Sesame Street attractions. We also dive into his work on the Apple TV+ series Helpsters, puppeteering Paddington Bear in Paddington Gets in a Jam off-Broadway, SpongeBob SquarePants in Pineapple Playhouse, and building and designing puppets for the Winnie the Pooh stage musical. We also discuss John's involvement with the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. It's a fun and insightful conversation filled with creativity, nostalgia, and a deep love for the art of puppetry.

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On this week's episode, the conversation kicks off with Joe enthusiastically sharing his thoughts with Cody about the first two episodes of the highly anticipated AppleTV+ show titled Murderbot. Joe dives into the intriguing plotlines and character developments, highlighting how the series brings a fresh perspective to the science fiction genre, particularly through its exploration of artificial intelligence and human emotions. He elaborates on the show's unique blend of humor and drama, which captivates viewers and keeps them engaged throughout the episodes. Following this, Cody shifts the focus to one of his favorite Twitter accounts, run by the talented Jaythechou, which has gained a cult following for its whimsical and creative Paddington Bear Photoshop streak. Cody describes how Jaythechou takes iconic scenes from various films and artfully integrates Paddington Bear into them, resulting in hilarious and often heartwarming visuals that resonate with fans of all ages. The duo discusses the impact of social media on contemporary art and humor, reflecting on how such accounts can bring joy and creativity to a wide audience. As the episode progresses, the conversation takes an exciting turn as they touch upon the revival of the beloved series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Joe expresses his mixed feelings about the reboot, pondering whether it can capture the magic of the original while introducing new elements that resonate with today's audience. They explore the potential challenges and opportunities that come with reviving a classic, discussing fan expectations and the evolving landscape of television storytelling. Next, Joe brings up some thrilling news regarding acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who is set to shoot his latest film project, The Odyssey, on 70mm IMAX film. The duo delves into the significance of using such a format, discussing how it enhances the cinematic experience and allows for breathtaking visuals that immerse viewers in the story. They speculate on what themes and narratives Nolan might explore in this new project, given his track record of thought-provoking and visually stunning films. Transitioning to the tech world, Joe introduces the topic of Apple CarPlay Ultra, sharing insights about the anticipated features and improvements that are expected to enhance the in-car experience for users. They discuss the implications of such advancements on driving safety and convenience, as well as how Apple continues to innovate in the realm of automotive technology. The conversation then shifts to gaming as Joe inquires about Cody's experience with the new game Doom: The Dark Ages. Cody shares his thoughts on the gameplay mechanics and storyline, expressing his excitement about the game's immersive world and challenges. This leads Joe to recount his own experience playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, detailing the captivating narrative and unique gameplay elements that set it apart from other titles in the genre. As the episode nears its conclusion, the guys engage in a discussion about the upcoming television series Alien: Earth. They speculate on the direction the series might take, considering the rich lore of the Alien franchise and how it could be adapted for a new narrative that appeals to both long-time fans and newcomers alike. To wrap up the episode, Joe and Cody briefly touch on the newly released trailer for Marvel's Iron Heart. They share their excitement about the character's introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and discuss the potential for her story to resonate with audiences, especially in a landscape where representation and diversity are becoming increasingly important in superhero narratives.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

GUEST: Dylan Burns takes calls on the Ukraine-Russia war, Trump, and a little on immigration enforcement vs judges.The Hake Report, Thursday, May 8, 2025 ADDylan Burns https://www.youtube.com/@DylanBurnsLIVE | https://x.com/DylanBurns1776 | https://www.instagram.com/dylanburnstv | https://linktr.ee/dylanburnstvTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:01:05) Dylan Burns coming* (0:04:30) MARK, L.A.: IQ, Ed Martin, not Tom Tillis; Dylan Burns* (0:08:01) MARK vs Dylan Burns: Zelensky, Putin* (0:10:15) Dylan Burns: Ukraine corruption? Zelensky, Paddington Bear* (0:14:08) In Ukraine, documentaries, Human Safari* (0:26:58) Still no peace under Trump?* (0:36:44) Pro-war? Give up Crimea? What Putin wants?* (0:43:49) Coffee: Documentary requests: Ukraine corruption* (0:48:22) Coffee: Sick mullet?* (0:48:43) KEVIN, NY: Corrupt Globalists; Want Ukraine to win?* (0:55:21) USA, den of snakes?* (0:57:26) WILLIAM III, CA: Corrupt Ukraine, like South Vietnamese?* (1:04:26) Ukraine-US appreciation?* (1:05:36) RYAN, IL, shoutout to Marilyn, or Maryland?* (1:07:00) ROBERT, KS: Territory* (1:10:15) ROBERT: Jewish people* (1:11:27) Defining yourself… Rainbow Flags* (1:13:54) JAIME, MN: Obligation to Ukraine? U.S. national security?* (1:22:49) JAIME: Russia and Ukraine, the same?* (1:25:33) "The Ukraine"? Rumble: MS-13 Kilmar? DOGE?* (1:29:22) MAZE, OH: Toilet seat people, put a shield around partners* (1:32:43) ARDENE, CO: Appreciation* (1:36:58) Supers: War Perv! Ukrainians kidnapped? Investigative Journalist?* (1:41:07) Supers… Ceasefire?* (1:43:37) Dyan Burns TV documentaries* (1:45:50) Trump enforcing deportations, vs judges* (1:49:44) RICK, VA: Trump vs Biden … ClosingLINKSBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/5/8/dylan-burns-trumps-return-and-endless-war-thu-5-8-25PODCAST / Substack HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/5/8/jlp-thu-5-8-25Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/showVIDEO YT - Rumble* - Pilled - FB - X - BitChute (Live) - Odysee*PODCAST Substack - Apple - Spotify - Castbox - Podcast Addict*SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or BuyMeACoffee, etc.SHOP - Printify (new!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network:JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - Joel - Punchie Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

The beloved character Paddington Bear is set to be the next star of the West End, as it was officially announced today that Paddington the Musical would open later this year in London.The brand new stage adaptation of the Michael Bond story and the STUDIOCANAL films will premiere at the Savoy Theatre in the West End in November 2025. Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, Starlight Express) will direct, with Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale writing the score and book respectively.Check out this theatre news recap to find out everything we know so far (and everything else Mickey-Jo has heard) about Paddington on stage...•00:00 | introduction01:55 | who's involved?11:07 | what do we know17:52 | exclusive details•tickets to MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Susie shares a horrifying story about a babysitter who had to fight off a real monster. We talk about why kids should never be the butt of any joke and we want anyone who is mean to a kid to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Susie is mourning the death of Hooters, but Sarah is not sad one bit. We discuss the history of the franchise, why they ended up failing despite the ironclad business model (boobs), and where we think their employees should work instead. We discuss the Gilgo Beach Long Island serial killer, how the documentary showed why the sex workers he killed were not forgotten, and how they finally caught him. We hear about a Paddington Bear statue in England that was the victim of hooligans, what happened to the criminals, and how the town had to help children deal with the sight of the defaced bear. We also learn about a weird neo-tantric sex group, and would like to remind everyone to never join a neo-tantric sex group.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Go to https://paireyewear.com and use code BCP for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that The Brain Candy Podcast sent you in your post-checkout survey.Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/BRAINCANDY you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode our Sales Director, Abbi, takes the mic, and we depart from Tech for one week only!We had the pleasure of chatting with a variety of guests from the brand new MarketHalls location, including Paddington Bear himself, Richard from Farmgirl, Hayley, the head of property for MarketHalls, and many more. Here are three key takeaways that stood out to me:The Power of Community Engagement

Binging Beatles biopics, Val Kilmer movies and vandalizing Paddington Bear

Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the business end of showbiz. This week: Celebs Behaving Badly, featuring Paul Rodriguez and Kim Delaney (NYPD Blue). Also, the latest numbers from the Box Office: Snow White may not be as woke as conservatives seem to think, but that's not stopping them from tanking the film. SNL's Colin Jost takes aim at Joe's mortal rival, Paddington Bear.We discuss the film "Arcades and Love Songs," and asks if elderly gamer geeks are capable of rocking. And Joe is keeping a watchful eye on the Limp Bizkit $200M lawsuit against Universal Music.

Esther can't bring herself to watch the much vaunted Netflix show ‘Adolescence'. Giles watched it and was deeply moved by it. They discuss just how hard parenting is and the complicated relationship between young people, their phones and social media. With a child able to have the world in the palm of their hand, what role does a parent have?Last week was a tribute to Group Captain Hemingway, this week the next generation of heroes have fallen foul of a judge over a stolen Paddington Bear statue, Giles pleads their case.Finally, I wish it could be Christmas everyday…because nothing bad happens then and it would work wonders for church numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show is packed with celebrity drama, bizarre crimes, and jaw-dropping secrets! Nina's What's Trending – Miley Cyrus goes pop opera with a film & album, Kim Kardashian’s Paris robbery trial finally gets a date, and the countdown to Something Beautiful begins. BONUS - Parents Are Out Here LYING – We’ve all been lied to by our parents, but what’s the long-term impact? Let’s unpack the generational deception. Trivia - You vs Victoria – It’s a two-on-one trivia showdown as Roxanne and her son take on Victoria. Was it a fair fight? Nina’s What's Trending (Part 2) – Beard transplants are booming (but risky), a “demon sea lion” stalks a surfer, and a royal scandal over a stolen Paddington Bear statue. First Date Follow Up - Why Is Max Ghosting Danni? – The reason behind this ghosting is something NO ONE saw coming. Can we still get Danni that second date? Jubal Phone Prank - Delivery Boy Juniper Ravensbrook Is Here – A delivery prank with an interesting character. This one gets weird FAST. To Catch A Cheater - Is Lauren Cheating on Spencer? – Spencer is suspicious, and we’re on the case. Is his wife Lauren up to something shady? Dirty Little Secret - Anonymous Chatting Online Gets REAL – Sometimes, online conversations turn into a full-blown White Lotus episode. If you know, you know. Your all-access pass to the most hilarious, outrageous, and unpredictable moments from The Jubal Show! Catch up anytime with all your favorite segments, including:

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how politicians have been debating a new assisted dying law but it could take four years for it to come into effect and London police making an upsetting discovery of the body of a newborn baby in West London. She also spoke about a judge reprimanding two Paddington Bear vandals.

A beloved statue of Paddington Bear in author Michael Bond's hometown of Newbury was sawed in half by two guys for reasons that are hard to comprehend. The culprits have been caught, but can the damage to this adorable statue be fixed? Luckily I know someone who knows a thing or two about fiberglass — … Continue reading "173 – Can the Paddington Statue Be Repaired?"

Paddington in Peru and Cobra Kai Final Episodes take center stage! In this jam-packed episode of Movie Thoughts, your host Dom dives into the latest Paddington Bear adventure in Peru and the epic conclusion of the Karate Kid series, Cobra Kai. From heartwarming bear antics to intense martial arts drama, Dom shares reviews, reactions, and insights you won't want to miss. Subscribe now for more Movie Thoughts with Dom and stay updated on the best in movies and TV!

Daniel and Erwin review "Paddington in Peru", In this review, they discuss the third  installment in the Paddington movie series, where our favorite latino bear goes on an exciting adventure in Peru. They discuss the humor, the positive messages it has for kids movies, and why these movies are so important to them. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!Description:When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the mystery, they soon stumble across a legendary treasure as they make their way through the rainforests of the Amazon.Release date: February 14, 2025 (USA)Director: Dougal WilsonStory by: Paul King; Simon Farnaby; Mark BurtonDistributed by: StudioCanal, Sony Pictures, Columbia PicturesBased on: Paddington Bear; by Michael BondBox office: $152.8 million

What makes the Paddington franchise so popular with audiences? That's exactly what Melanie and I set out to discover as we take a deep dive into the first film in the trilogy in this brand new What Went Right episode. We look past the CGI and get straight to the heart of the story. -V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

In the new movie Paddington In Peru, Paddington Bear and the Brown family fly across the globe, into the wilds of Peru, in search of Paddington's Aunt Lucy. Along the way, they meet a not-remotely-suspicious singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a boat captain (Antonio Banderas). The adventure that follows involves lost treasure and narrow escapes — and leads to new revelations about Paddington's past, and a new appreciation for what it means to be home.In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureSubscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhourLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In an age dominated by screens, where children are increasingly exposed to digital devices from a young age, the need for screen-free entertainment has never been more pressing. The Toniebox from Tonies, a screen-free audio entertainment system designed for kids, offers a refreshing alternative that combines fun, education, and creativity without the drawbacks of screen time. This innovative product not only entertains but also fosters independent play, making it an invaluable addition to modern parenting.The Concept of Screen-Free EntertainmentThe Toniebox is a unique audio system that allows children to engage with their favorite characters and stories through tactile interaction. With a simple mechanism - placing a figurine on top of the box - children can listen to songs, stories, and other audio content tailored to their interests. This design promotes imaginative play and encourages kids to explore their creativity without the distractions and overstimulation often associated with screens.Parents today are increasingly aware of the potential negative impacts of excessive screen time on their children's development. Issues such as reduced attention spans, disrupted sleep patterns, and impaired social skills have been linked to prolonged exposure to digital devices. The Toniebox addresses these concerns by providing a screen-free alternative that captivates children's attention while promoting healthy habits. By engaging with audio content, children can immerse themselves in stories and songs, developing their listening skills and imagination.The Mechanics of the TonieboxThe Toniebox operates through a simple yet effective system. Each character figurine, known as a "Tonie," contains pre-programmed audio content that is accessed by placing it on the box. The user-friendly setup process allows parents to connect the Toniebox to their home Wi-Fi and manage content through the MyTonies app. This app enables parents to monitor and control the volume, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for their children.One of the standout features of the Toniebox is its durability and kid-friendly design. The squishy, robust material ensures that it can withstand the rough and tumble of playtime, while the intuitive controls-such as tapping to change songs or tilting to fast forward-empower children to navigate their audio experience independently. This independence not only builds confidence but also encourages children to take ownership of their entertainment.A World of Characters and StoriesThe appeal of the Toniebox lies not only in its functionality but also in its extensive library of characters and stories. With over 200 different Tonies available, children can choose from a wide array of beloved characters, ranging from classic tales to contemporary favorites. This variety allows for personalized experiences, catering to the diverse interests of young listeners.Moreover, the Toniebox fosters a sense of connection between children and their favorite characters. By listening to stories narrated by characters like Cookie Monster or Paddington Bear, children can develop emotional bonds and engage in imaginative play. This connection is particularly valuable in an era where children often feel isolated due to the pervasive influence of screens.The Inspiration Behind the InnovationThe Toniebox was born out of a desire to create a modern audio experience for children, reminiscent of the cassette players of the past. Founded in Germany by two parents who recognized the need for a screen-free solution, the Toniebox has quickly gained popularity since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2020. The founders' vision to combine technology with child-friendly design has resulted in a product that resonates with both kids and parents alike.The licensing deals struck with various beloved characters further enhance the appeal of the Toniebox. By collaborating with well-known brands and franchises, the creators ensure that children have access to content they know and love, making the experience even more engaging.Conclusion: A Screen-Free Storytelling ExperienceIn conclusion, the Toniebox from Tonies represents a significant step forward in the realm of children's entertainment. By prioritizing screen-free audio fun, it provides a safe, engaging, and educational alternative to traditional digital media. The combination of tactile interaction, a diverse range of characters, and a focus on independent play makes the Toniebox a valuable tool for parents seeking to balance their children's entertainment options. As we navigate an increasingly digital world, products like the Toniebox remind us of the importance of fostering creativity and imagination in our children-one story at a time.The Toniebox and Tonies are available on the company's store, their Amazon Store, and Walmart Store.Interview by Marlo Anderson of The Tech Ranch.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

In an age dominated by screens, where children are increasingly exposed to digital devices from a young age, the need for screen-free entertainment has never been more pressing. The Toniebox from Tonies, a screen-free audio entertainment system designed for kids, offers a refreshing alternative that combines fun, education, and creativity without the drawbacks of screen time. This innovative product not only entertains but also fosters independent play, making it an invaluable addition to modern parenting.The Concept of Screen-Free EntertainmentThe Toniebox is a unique audio system that allows children to engage with their favorite characters and stories through tactile interaction. With a simple mechanism - placing a figurine on top of the box - children can listen to songs, stories, and other audio content tailored to their interests. This design promotes imaginative play and encourages kids to explore their creativity without the distractions and overstimulation often associated with screens.Parents today are increasingly aware of the potential negative impacts of excessive screen time on their children's development. Issues such as reduced attention spans, disrupted sleep patterns, and impaired social skills have been linked to prolonged exposure to digital devices. The Toniebox addresses these concerns by providing a screen-free alternative that captivates children's attention while promoting healthy habits. By engaging with audio content, children can immerse themselves in stories and songs, developing their listening skills and imagination.The Mechanics of the TonieboxThe Toniebox operates through a simple yet effective system. Each character figurine, known as a "Tonie," contains pre-programmed audio content that is accessed by placing it on the box. The user-friendly setup process allows parents to connect the Toniebox to their home Wi-Fi and manage content through the MyTonies app. This app enables parents to monitor and control the volume, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for their children.One of the standout features of the Toniebox is its durability and kid-friendly design. The squishy, robust material ensures that it can withstand the rough and tumble of playtime, while the intuitive controls-such as tapping to change songs or tilting to fast forward-empower children to navigate their audio experience independently. This independence not only builds confidence but also encourages children to take ownership of their entertainment.A World of Characters and StoriesThe appeal of the Toniebox lies not only in its functionality but also in its extensive library of characters and stories. With over 200 different Tonies available, children can choose from a wide array of beloved characters, ranging from classic tales to contemporary favorites. This variety allows for personalized experiences, catering to the diverse interests of young listeners.Moreover, the Toniebox fosters a sense of connection between children and their favorite characters. By listening to stories narrated by characters like Cookie Monster or Paddington Bear, children can develop emotional bonds and engage in imaginative play. This connection is particularly valuable in an era where children often feel isolated due to the pervasive influence of screens.The Inspiration Behind the InnovationThe Toniebox was born out of a desire to create a modern audio experience for children, reminiscent of the cassette players of the past. Founded in Germany by two parents who recognized the need for a screen-free solution, the Toniebox has quickly gained popularity since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2020. The founders' vision to combine technology with child-friendly design has resulted in a product that resonates with both kids and parents alike.The licensing deals struck with various beloved characters further enhance the appeal of the Toniebox. By collaborating with well-known brands and franchises, the creators ensure that children have access to content they know and love, making the experience even more engaging.Conclusion: A Screen-Free Storytelling ExperienceIn conclusion, the Toniebox from Tonies represents a significant step forward in the realm of children's entertainment. By prioritizing screen-free audio fun, it provides a safe, engaging, and educational alternative to traditional digital media. The combination of tactile interaction, a diverse range of characters, and a focus on independent play makes the Toniebox a valuable tool for parents seeking to balance their children's entertainment options. As we navigate an increasingly digital world, products like the Toniebox remind us of the importance of fostering creativity and imagination in our children-one story at a time.The Toniebox and Tonies are available on the company's store, their Amazon Store, and Walmart Store.Interview by Marlo Anderson of The Tech Ranch.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

Alec Seekins, Cliff Cesar, and Renee Bergmen discuss taking risks, stepping out in faith when it feels scary, and Paddington Bear.

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This week, Seamus and Garrett are ticked the deepest shade of shrimp to finally be covering Paddington 1 & 2, and to take a deeper look into the history of Paddington Bear himself! Episode timecodes: Paddington 1 & 2 - 1:00 Paddington 1 & 2 spoilers - 15:00 Pop Culture Reference (A Brief History of Paddington Bear) - 43:27 Save The Rec Center (Star Wars Outlaws & Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings) - 48:06 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We're journeying from the jungles of Darkest Peru to Jolly Ol' London Town in this adaptation of the beloved children's stories by Michael Bond. The Bond is strong with Q actor Ben Whishaw who voices the precocious titular bear. The cast is stacked with talent, including Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Nicole Kidman in key roles, with Michael Gambon and Imelda Stauton lending their voice talents. The director is Paul King (he of The Mighty Boosh), here helming the picture to critical and commercial success, to the tune of two BAFTA nominations and over $300 million at the box office. But are our hosts as enamored with the end result, or did we find it… unbearable? Exit the intro, pursued by a bear: Paddington Bear.   Oh, bother.   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com   You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com   You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com

From Angelina Jolie as opera star Maria Callas to the third Paddington Bear instalment and a movie about the Olympic tragedy of September 5, 1972, Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones take us through the releases of the week.

GRAB TICKETS TO OUR GATHER ROUND BINGO NIGHT HERE This week... The boys discover the Jackie Chan curse Josh is annoying Giorgio schemes: HOW TO GET A FREE ENGRAVED YETI Is Paddington bear autistic? Clip THAT: Tiktok e-commerce bros

Zea's finally back, and she's got fresh updates on her bearded dragon—yes, Ashley-Clawdia Flameheart is still living her best life. Izzy declares that this season's Isekai (Red Ranger and Zenshu) is actually good for once, shocking everyone who's kept up with his usual Isekai rants. Mox nerds out over the latest season of Severance and indulges in a Paddington Bear marathon to gear up for the newest film installment. Meanwhile, Gibbs is off in the corner playing with stuffed animals, because… why not? Before jumping into the final pick for their “It's a Mystery” theme, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Zea shares her (often blunt) thoughts and scores on The Gift and Heretic, which she missed out on. The result is a chaotic but oddly satisfying episode that pretty much sums up NAFC in a nutshell. Support us on Patreon!

We travel to Darkest Peru - home of Paddington Bear and roasted guinea pig - to explore the mysteries of Machu Picchu, subject of a new Australian Museum show. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Vlad a Text MessageBuy Tickets to the 2025 National Tour (Life's A Joke) https://www.mycousinvlad.comVlad travels to a regional coastal Aussie town to find half of Sydneys Wog population and every motor toy they could bring, gets served by a Gen Z waitress, gets his private parts fondled with by a random woman without consent, goes vegan for a week, watches Paddington Bear in Peru & snaps about the Strava Psychos taking over Australia. Support the Supporters that Support the PodcastNEW SPONSOR ALERT! DNA DISTILLERY (AWARD WINNING RAKIJA)Award winning Rakija company with immaculate celebratory beverages. Check out the entire range on the below websites, order a tasting pack or some of their flagship, amazing rakija today! https://www.dnadistillery.comROYAL STACKS! (IMMACULATE BURGERS)Melbournes Greatest Burgers! Royal Stacks is a booming burger chain in Victoria with classic burgers, shakes and more, with a 90s vibe and high quality food! https://www.royalstacks.com.auMETROPOLITAN STONE (Kitchens, Cabinets, Laundry, All Cabinets)We have a combined 30 years experience in the cabinet making industry in Victoria! Everything from small projects to large projects!Benchtop change overs, Kitchen facilities, Kitchens, Laundries, Bathroom cabinets, T.v units, Wardrobes etc!MENTION: VLADContact: MATT 0425797488Matthew@metropolitanstone.com.auhttp://www.metropolitanstone.com.auORANGE LEGAL GROUP (Specialising in Property law for purchasing and selling, conveyancing, in-house Mortgage broker & Chartered Account! One stop shop for ALL property needs! Wrap! FREE Contract reviews for buyers before purchasing property!Mention VLAD!https://www.orangelegalgroup.com.auEmail: property@orangelegalgroup.com.auContact: mycousinvlad@gmail.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mycousinvladSupport the showBE GOODDO GOODGET GOOD

In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British acting royalty Hugh Bonneville talks the latest Paddington film and his memories of Dame Maggie Smith. Then we hear from New Zealand's own Madeline Sami - who had a massive 2024 with the second season of her show Double Parked. And we get cooking inspiration from one of Australia's most loved cooks, Nagi Maehashi. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent Paddington Bear film series has been a delight to audiences, prompting a renewed interest in the famous bear – and even seeing the late Queen get in on the action. Filled with charm and humour, the third film in the series Paddington in Peru hits cinemas on January 1. Most well known as Lord Grantham on Downton Abbey, Hugh Bonneville stars, alongside the loveable Paddington Bear, as Mr Brown. Speaking with Francesca Rudkin ahead of the film's release, Bonneville explained Paddington's stint at "marmalade rehab" was behind the seven-year gap between films. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22nd December 2024 Lord Grantham himself, Hugh Bonneville tells Francesca about his return to the delightful world of Paddington Bear - he also let's us know when the next instalment of Downton is coming. Kiwi reggae band Corrella are in studio to talk about winning awards and sing us 'Cookie' off their latest album Skeletons. ZB and NZ Herald Political Editors Jason Walls and Claire Trevett review the political year and look ahead to what they want from the Government next year. The Galapagos Postman Jonny Beardmore is on a worldwide letter delivery mission - he tells us about his journey so far. And travel contributor Megan Singleton has experienced Christmas travel chaos three days out from Christmas - she shares her experience. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Elton slacks off again while Jims door continues to vex him, Darrens love of Superman & Lois continues into the realms of dusty rooms as the final episode airs, while Lee watches Secret Level and gets rather disturbed by a ruthless assassin in Netflix's new prestige show Black Doves, mainly because he has the voice of Paddington Bear.  Then after that we are Asking for Trouble with questions about Crisps, public information films (not ones about Otters) and where the cream on a scone or sc-O-ne goes. Before or after the jam.  And finally with conclude with a review of the crazy portmantau movie A Christmas Horror Story, featuring the acting "talents" of one Mr William Shatner. Media Discussed This Week Superman & Lois  - The CW  Dredge - PC / Xbox / Playstation Secret Level - Amazon Prime Black Doves - Netflix A Christmas Horror Story - Amazon Prime (If you're extremely specific about the search phrase)

Welcome to another episode of On the Scent podcast - AVAILABLE NOW on Apple / Spotify / all your usual podcast download places (apologies, it should have gone out yesterday but we were in such a whirl organising our Live event, we didn't upload in time. Sorry!)In this episode, we talk about how scent can bring an exhibition to life, marvel at an affordable fragrance that transports us to Milan, an extraordinarily beautiful scent celebrating Danish botanicals, a tender olfactory evocation of Capri; and an incredibly moving (and hugely emboldening) fragrance that reminds us we can rebuild and rise from the flames.PLUS, we help a listener desperately trying to discover the aroma a colleague once wore, and another who's bereft without their now discontinued signature scent (can we help her find a new fragrance to take its place…?)We discuss:@paddingtonbearexperience (and the smell of marmalade)@barberinstitute Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites @avmcuriousities scenting of the Medieval Women: In Their Own Words exhibition @britishlibrary @kikomilano Navigli @floradanicabeauty Amber Echo@Carthusia_profumi Fiori di Capri @mabelle_orama Phoenix Flame #listenerprescriptions For Emmy Norah:@fredericmalle Iris Poudre?L'Eau d'Hiver?For Jo Rathbone:@maisonmargielafragrances Coffee Break @burberrybeauty Goddess@parfumsdusita La Rhapsodie Noire

A busy week which fully warranted an extra episode. Not just me hob-sobbing with the political elites or having my whole career defined by a tweet about Paddington Bear, but Keir Starmer also laid out his six political milestones. At a film studio, but with all the panache of Mr Bean.  Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 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 Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 97 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Jonathan Kydd joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters, a beloved little bear with a marmalade sandwich, and what to do with a list!Our VO question this week is all about how the industry has changed, and what you definitely should do when you're in a live session!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Let's start by accepting and highlighting three basic, concrete, and absolutely undeniable premises: 1. Everyone, without exception, has felt fear at some point in the past. 2. Everyone, without exception, continues to feel fear, often and on many occasions, in the present. 3. Everyone, without exception, will continue to feel fear in the future. All human beings (in fact, all living beings) feel fear. Fear is absolutely necessary. Repeat after me: Fear is absolutely necessary. Script 2PADDINGTONEr, hello. I'm Paddington, Mr Curry's neighbour. He isn't here right now. And, uh…BILL(can't believe their luck)The house is empty? Why, Fred, it's perfect!FREDPerfectly bad luck, you mean.(to Paddington)We're Mr Curry's distant cousins. We're paying him a visit.PADDINGTONOh, what a relief! Uh… I mean how nice, do come in.This is the sitting room.Here.I'll go and make some tea. You sit down and make yourselves comfortable.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Jonathan Kydd has been voicing since 1986. He's done over twenty thousand ads, corporates, documentaries, video games and animations. He played Hagrid in all the Harry Potter games, played Paddington in 79 Episodes of Paddington Bear, was the voice of L'Oreal for seven years, and the voice behind the iconic Fererro Rocher Ambassador ad!Jonathan's worked for the BBC, Pepsi, Shake n Vac, the Guardian, ... the list of blue chip clients goes on and on... He's voiced hundreds of documentaries including 8 series of Airport Security and lots of dinosaur and shark specials for Nat Geo. He's been the voice of quite a few inanimate objects, and also hosts a podcast about football! Jonathan's WebsiteResources:Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

In this heartwarming and stress-relieving episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, hostess Jacqui Lents promises a no-politics guarantee as she delves into a series of uplifting news stories, such as a long-lost ring being found and Paddington Bear receiving a real passport. Alongside these stories, Jacqui offers practical tips for managing holiday stress, emphasizing the importance of not succumbing to perfectionism. She shares creative ways to make the season enjoyable, from listening to funny podcasts to watching winter-themed movies.  Info/links good news stories I didn't have time for:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7ml33pn0zohttps://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/middle-schooler-leads-11-5-million-project-build-air-filters-schools/3415312/https://local12.com/news/nation-world/off-duty-deputy-saves-child-from-oncoming-train-cincinnati-ground-dramatic-rescues-horn-blared-live-oak-canyon-redlands-urgency-situation-reflection-dangers-crossing-trains-ensuring-clear-path-quick-thinking-bravery-cell-phone-video-urgency-situation Spotify Playlist – Jacqui Just Chatters – Succulent Wild WomenWinter Movie SuggestionsMystery, AlaskaEmpire Strikes BackMolly's GameCool RunningsFargoEscanaba in da MoonlightDo you have a story idea or thoughts about the episode? Connect with Jacqui at the following.www.JacquiLents.comFB: Jacqui Lents Author IG: @JacquiLentsYouTube: @JacquiLents Music used for this episode includes –Ratatouille's Kitchen - Carmen María and Edu EspinalfoundAlways – Nesralityacoustic-finger-picking Photo Cape Bretonall-you-need-is-joy Roma Record 1973boys-choir-humming-morning-mood-theme Julius Hcheerful-promenade-easy-going-electro-swing-composition-for-blogs Open Music ListMama - Emmit Fennchristmas-story Alex Make Music

Welcome to Takeaway Trivia your weekly pub quiz in a podcast. Four rounds of bar trivia in the comfort of your own home. No queuing for a your beer, no sticky tables and no one heckling the answers. Play the quiz however you like. Get your family together and play like a true quiz night or entertain yourself while you're on an epic road trip to Peru. This week's rounds: 2m 04s General Knowledge 5m 40s Wipeout 10m 20s 54321 15m 30s Final Fling Contact TAT Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/takeawaytrivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@barwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/takeawaytrivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We make every effort to check that the trivia presented in each episode is correct and up to date at the time of publishing however, the contents of this podcast are presented for entertainment purposes only. Takeaway Trivia cannot be held responsible for any errors. Please get in touch if you think we've got it wrong to win the ultimate pedant's prize - a shout out in the Correction Section! Takeaway Trivia is available wherever you download podcasts including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible. It's also available on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takeawaytrivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episode every Monday! #pubquiz #podcast #trivia #quiz #generalknowledge #questions #bartrivia #answers #Paddington Music: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 "Easy Lemon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 "Midnight Tale" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 "Big Mojo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠

Mick and Jen are on news duty this week, talking cynical steps – or is it honourable intentions? – as social media companies try to get to grips with the Online Safety Act. Elsewhere, there are smiling faces aplenty outside Strangeways, as the Labour Government grapples with its inherited crumbling prison system. Thank the gods of whimsy that Paddington Bear is on hand to cheer us all up. Not Jen, though. He makes her cry. Also, there's contraceptive chaos in Sexism of the Week, and some baffling sponsorship in Jenny Off the Blocks. Meanwhile the boss, Sarah Millican, is back for our £5 and above Patreon subscribers, offering some light relief around the gendered use of language. You can find the BPAS petition Mick talks about in this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam visits Peru in this week's episode of Activity Quest to tuck into some marmalade sandwiches and say hey to a very friendly bear... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is a HUGE comedian (literally, he's 6ft 7)... it's Tom Davis! He's talks about all his previous jobs, including being a scaffolder, selling rude t-shirts at festivals and how he may or may not have been Ed Sheeran's bouncer. He also tells us about how you act with a CGI Paddington bear, the time he ate Timothée Chalamet's food and when he asked Kylie Jenner to check his nose for bogeys. To listen to Tom's podcast 'Wolf and Owl', with Romesh Ranganathan, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wolf-and-owl/id1540826523 To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book Vs. Movie: PaddingtonThe 1958 Children's Book Vs. the 2014 MovieThe Margos are feeling very British in this episode! English author Michael Bond created Paddington Bear, who first appeared in Bond's 1958 book A Bear Called Paddington and has since become a beloved character in numerous books, television series, and films. Paddington is a polite and curious bear from Peru who wears a duffle coat and a floppy hat. He often carries a suitcase with a label that reads, "Please look after this bear. Thank you." He was named after the London train station where the Brown family found him. The  2014 "Paddington" movie focuses on Paddington's journey to find a home and the bonds he forms with the Brown family. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:Author Michael Bond and his character of Paddington How the 2014 film adapted the much-beloved work. The cast of the 2014 film includes Ben Winshaw (voice of Paddington,) Hugh Bonneville (Henry Brown,) Sally Hawkins (Mary Brown,) Madeleine Harris (Judy Brown,) Samuel Joslin (Jonathan Brown,) Julie Walters (Mrs. Bird,) Nicole Kidman (Millicent,) Peter Capaldi (Mr. Curry,) Jim Broadbent (Samuel Gruber,) Imelda Staunton (Aunt Lucy,) Michael Gambon (Uncle Pastuzo,) and Tim Downie as Montogomery Clyde. Clips used:“Paddington Meets the Browns”Paddington (2014 trailer)“Subway Silliness”““Mr. Brown Joins Paddington for Tea”“Millicent brings Paddington ‘home”” Buckingham Palace and PaddingtonMusic and Lyrics by Nick UrataBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Book Vs. Movie: PaddingtonThe 1958 Children's Book Vs. the 2014 MovieThe Margos are feeling very British in this episode! English author Michael Bond created Paddington Bear, who first appeared in Bond's 1958 book A Bear Called Paddington and has since become a beloved character in numerous books, television series, and films. Paddington is a polite and curious bear from Peru who wears a duffle coat and a floppy hat. He often carries a suitcase with a label that reads, "Please look after this bear. Thank you." He was named after the London train station where the Brown family found him. The  2014 "Paddington" movie focuses on Paddington's journey to find a home and the bonds he forms with the Brown family. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:Author Michael Bond and his character of Paddington How the 2014 film adapted the much-beloved work. The cast of the 2014 film includes Ben Winshaw (voice of Paddington,) Hugh Bonneville (Henry Brown,) Sally Hawkins (Mary Brown,) Madeleine Harris (Judy Brown,) Samuel Joslin (Jonathan Brown,) Julie Walters (Mrs. Bird,) Nicole Kidman (Millicent,) Peter Capaldi (Mr. Curry,) Jim Broadbent (Samuel Gruber,) Imelda Staunton (Aunt Lucy,) Michael Gambon (Uncle Pastuzo,) and Tim Downie as Montogomery Clyde. Clips used:“Paddington Meets the Browns”Paddington (2014 trailer)“Subway Silliness”““Mr. Brown Joins Paddington for Tea”“Millicent brings Paddington ‘home”” Buckingham Palace and PaddingtonMusic and Lyrics by Nick UrataBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

An Afternoon with Rush, Paddington Bear, Gene Simmons, and Lemmy@hendersonbrewing @rush #beer #canadian #celebritybeer #backbacon #poutine #radio #podcast Co hosts : Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Boy Carl, Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy Sparky, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS  Episode – Dave and Julianna make a wrong turn in PA and wind up in Canada. The music is unbelievable here with Rush & Celine ??? Yeah, but what aboot the beer? Ready to rock your palate? Our latest podcast episode is a tribute to the legendary band Rush, featuring a lineup of Henderson's Brewing Company's Rush-inspired beers. From the Canadian Golden Ale to the Moving Pictures dark ale, we're tasting, discussing, and rating these brews while sharing personal Rush memories. Plus, don't miss our bonus beer—a nod to another rock icon, Motorhead. Tune in for a journey through the flavors and stories that celebrate the legacy of Rush. Listen now and join the rock and roll beer tasting! This episode needed more backbacon, sorry. We taste and rate the following beer from 1-5: 6:22      Rush Golden Canadian Golden Ale – rye golden ale 5.5% ABV.  Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-420:00    Rush Signals 2022 – Belgian-style Blonde with Reisling must and cold-pressed apples.  11.9% ABV.  Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-429:23    Moving Pitchers 2022- Belgian Golden Strong Ale 11.9% ABV.  Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada  SUDS-3 38:27    Xanabrew-Belgian Golden Strong Ale brewed with Freeze-Dried Honeydew Melon, Huell Melon Hops and Niagara Riesling Juice.  10.5% ABV  Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-548:25    Motörhead Iron Fist Hazy IPA - 6% ABV Lift Bridge Brewing Company Stillwater, MN SUDS-3info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Check out Good ol Boy Dave on 60 Second Reviewshttps://www.instagram.com/goodoleboydave/ Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services:  Earshot, Radio4All, PodBeanProducers: Good ol Gal Julieanna and Good ol Boy DaveRush Band Tribute, Henderson'S Brewing Company, Craft Beer Podcast, Rock And Roll Beers, Beer Tasting Discussion, Rock Music History, Beer And Music Pairing,, Beer Ratings, Classic Rock Legacy, Suds Segment, Iron Maiden Beer, Motorhead Iron Fist Ipa, Hazy Ipa Review, Beer Enthusiast Podcast, Rock-Inspired Beverages

An Afternoon with Rush, Paddington Bear, Gene Simmons, and Lemmy@hendersonbrewing @rush #beer #canadian #celebritybeer #backbacon #poutine #radio #podcast Co hosts : Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Boy Carl, Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy Sparky, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS Episode – Dave and Julianna make a wrong turn in PA and wind up in Canada. The music is unbelievable here with Rush & Celine ??? Yeah, but what aboot the beer? Ready to rock your palate? Our latest podcast episode is a tribute to the legendary band Rush, featuring a lineup of Henderson's Brewing Company's Rush-inspired beers. From the Canadian Golden Ale to the Moving Pictures dark ale, we're tasting, discussing, and rating these brews while sharing personal Rush memories. Plus, don't miss our bonus beer—a nod to another rock icon, Motorhead. Tune in for a journey through the flavors and stories that celebrate the legacy of Rush. Listen now and join the rock and roll beer tasting! This episode needed more backbacon, sorry. We taste and rate the following beer from 1-5: 6:22 Rush Golden Canadian Golden Ale – rye golden ale 5.5% ABV. Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-420:00 Rush Signals 2022 – Belgian-style Blonde with Reisling must and cold-pressed apples. 11.9% ABV. Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-429:23 Moving Pitchers 2022- Belgian Golden Strong Ale 11.9% ABV. Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-338:27 Xanabrew-Belgian Golden Strong Ale brewed with Freeze-Dried Honeydew Melon, Huell Melon Hops and Niagara Riesling Juice. 10.5% ABV Henderson Brewing Company Toronto, ON Canada SUDS-548:25 Motörhead Iron Fist Hazy IPA - 6% ABV Lift Bridge Brewing Company Stillwater, MN SUDS-3info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Check out Good ol Boy Dave on 60 Second Reviewshttps://www.instagram.com/goodoleboydave/ Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Earshot, Radio4All, PodBeanProducers: Good ol Gal Julieanna and Good ol Boy DaveRush Band Tribute, Henderson'S Brewing Company, Canadian Golden Ale, Belgian Strong Ale, Xana Brew, Moving Pictures Beer, Craft Beer Podcast, Rock And Roll Beers, Beer Tasting Discussion, Rock Music History, Beer And Music Pairing, Ale Review, Beer Ratings, Classic Rock Legacy, Suds Segment, Iron Maiden Beer, Motorhead Iron Fist Ipa, Hazy Ipa Review, Beer Enthusiast Podcast, Rock-Inspired BeveragesRush[https://www.rush.com/](https://www.rush.com/)Henderson's Brewing Company[http://hendersonbrewing.com/](http://hendersonbrewing.com/)Iron Maiden[https://www.ironmaiden.com/](https://www.ironmaiden.com/)Lift Bridge Brewery[https://liftbridgebrewery.com/](https://liftbridgebrewery.com/)Motorhead[https://imotorhead.com/](https://imotorhead.com/)Unibroue[https://www.unibroue.com/](https://www.unibroue.com/)Black Abbey Brewing Company[https://blackabbeybrewing.com/](https://blackabbeybrewing.com/)Rush "Time Stand Still" Documentary[https://www.rush.com/films/time-stand-still/](https://www.rush.com/films/time-stand-still/)Gene Simmons[https://www.genesimmons.com/](https://www.genesimmons.com/)Rock Band (Video Game)[https://www.rockband.com/](https://www.rockband.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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