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The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1037: Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd examines the British entry into the war, characterizing it as a gradual process hampered by friction between key leaders like Prime Minister Asquith, Lord Kitchener, and Sir John French. Initially, the British sent

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 7:04


Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd examines the British entry into the war, characterizing it as a gradual process hampered by friction between key leaders like Prime Minister Asquith, Lord Kitchener, and Sir John French. Initially, the British sent a tiny expeditionary force of just four divisions, which the French viewed with constant hunger for more manpower. Lloyd details the massive expansion of the British army to sixty divisions within eighteen months, a transformation managed by the overwhelmed Sir John French, who eventually broke down under the stress of mounting casualties. Following French's departure, David Lloyd George emerged as a revitalizing force in the Ministry of Munitions and later as Prime Minister. However, Lloyd George's tenure was marked by constant strategic disagreements and backstabbing involving Sir Douglas Haig and Sir William Robertson. This source frames the British effort as a complex evolution from a limited colonial force to a massive industrial army entangled in intense political and military rivalries. 4

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Alex Ballinger, Sir John Hayes, Dr Ellie Chowns & Alexander Downer

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 52:24


Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP and foreign affairs committee member Alex Ballinger, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Green Party MP Ellie Chowns and former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer.

People Property Place
Stafford Lancaster, CEO at Delancey - Never Get Caught Out: Inside Delancey's 25-Year Property Run

People Property Place

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 70:37


Stafford Lancaster has been at Delancey for over 25 years, working alongside Sir John and Jamie Ritblat. Today he runs the firm behind some of the UK's most recognisable real estate projects - Earls Court, East Village, Elephant and Castle - and he's just launched a new lending platform in Albion Arc. The thread that runs through the whole conversation is a single financing principle that Delancey has stuck to from day one: never get caught out. Before the GFC, they had no loan-to-value covenants in any of their debt. When values crashed and banks started calling in loans across the industry, Delancey had nothing to trigger. They rode the whole thing out and came through with a 15% gross IRR. That same discipline shows up in how they won the Olympic Village - a David and Goliath bid against Hutchison Whampoa and the Wellcome Trust - and how they pioneered build-to-rent in the UK, interviewing 3,000 renters and flooding the market with 1,400 homes when the rest of the industry was still drip-feeding stock. It's a flat structure, everyone's self-starting, and Sir John is still in the office at 90. Stafford talks openly about how that culture is what lets 65 people compete with firms ten times the size, and why he'd rather keep it that way than scale up. What's the one principle you'd never break in your own business? Let us know in the comments. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne, recruiting leadership talent for real estate funds, owners, investors, and developers. LIKE - SHARE - SUBSCRIBE  http://peoplepropertyplace.com/

The Today Podcast
How Close Are We to a Cure for Cancer? (Your Radical Questions with Professor Sir John Bell)

The Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 20:14


The FT's John Burn-Murdoch stands in for Amol, joined this week by the immunologist and geneticist Professor Sir John Bell. After talking about the radical change being ushered in by successive medical breakthroughs on the main podcast, Sir John takes your questions on implications of this profound change. Will we see only wealthy people being able to benefit from these revolutionary treatments? What impact will the Trump administration have on the advance of medical science? And just how close are we to effectively curing cancer? * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Monday and Thursday. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Rufus Gray with Anna Budd and Oscar Pearson. Technical production was by Stephen Bailey. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The Today Podcast
Healthcare, Reinvented: How Dramatic Medical Breakthroughs Are Quietly Changing Your Life (Professor Sir John Bell)

The Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 52:51


This week, John Burn-Murdoch sits in for Amol to speak to Professor Sir John Bell, one of Britain's leading medical scientists, about the huge (and often undiscussed) medical breakthroughs changing how we live, age and die. Medical advances have already added 12 years to average life expectancy in the UK in the last 50 years. But the next revolution may be even more radical: earlier cancer detection, personalised vaccines, obesity drugs, AI-driven prevention and treatments that could keep us healthier for longer. But with the science and technology moving this fast, can the health service, the economy, and the public keep up?GET IN TOUCH    WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480  Email: radical@bbc.co.uk  Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and Monday. It was made by Rufus Gray and Oscar Pearson. Digital production was by Leona Gaspar. Technical production was by Stephen Bailey. The Senior News Editor is Sam Bonham.

Teaching Notes - Music Teachers Association's Podcast
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.136 - MTA CONFERENCE incl. Sir John Rutter, Liz Dunbar, Simon Toyne

Teaching Notes - Music Teachers Association's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 46:30


Send us Fan Mail2026 MTA CONFERENCE SPECIAL In Episode 136, Patrick visits the 2026 MTA Conference, held at Warwick Schools Foundation, in Leamington Spa. He chats to Sir John Rutter about John's own musical education, the power of singing, the compositional process, and what happens to the fragments of his music that don't get published (30:40).Liz Dunbar and Simon Toyne chat about their CPD session, ‘Curriculum Thinking and Curriculum Planning – A Conversation' (5:35).Plus, Patrick chats to various exhibitors at the Trade Fair, including Justin Wagstaff from The Sound Post (1:22), Yvette Cooper from Sparkyard (Out of the Ark) (21:33), and Thomas Reng Thomsen from Speed Admin (26:18).Presented and produced by Patrick Johns. Sir John Rutter: www.instagram.com/johnrutter.composerLiz Dunbar: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/liz-dunbar-4a30702bbSimon Toyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-toyne/The Sound Post: www.thesoundpost.co.ukSparkyard: www.sparkyard.comSpeed Admin: www.speedadmin.com© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org 

Enter the Boardroom with Nurole
174. Sir John Kingman: Why boards need more misfits - lessons from the financial crisis

Enter the Boardroom with Nurole

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 39:05


Sir John Kingman is Chairman of Legal & General and Barclays Bank UK. In 2018, he led the landmark independent review of the Financial Reporting Council (the Kingman Review) which called for the abolition of the FRC and its replacement with a new statutory regulator. Listen to this episode to hear about Sir John's experience: Running towards the fire: what separates boards that cope from boards that collapse (01:51) Why the RBS board was too big to save itself (06:52) The truth about culture in banks that most boards miss (08:01) The collective failure of imagination that brought the banks down (11:00) Why boards needs more weirdos (14:42) The Kingman Review: why the UK has the best rules and some of the worst companies (16:58) What Sir John thinks makes a truly effective NED (23:47) The three question he asks every potential NED (26:35) Why new NEDs should never try to fit in straight away (28:12)⚡The Lightning Round⚡(31:51)Host: Oliver CummingsProducer: Will FeltonEditor: Penelope CoumauMusic: Kate MacAudio: Nick KoldEmail: podcast@nurole.comWeb: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

Front Row
Celebrating Sir John Vanbrugh, rock star architect of the Baroque age

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 42:18


This year marks the tercentenary of polymath Sir John Vanbrugh, regarded as the rockstar architect of the Baroque era. Art historian Sir Charles Saumerez Smith, co-curator of the Vanbrugh exhibition at the Sir John Soane's Museum, and Rory Fraser who is writing a biography on Vanbrugh, discuss the man happy creating dramas for the British stage and dramatic buildings on the British landscape.Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid is known for her distinctive brightly coloured paintings of black characters. She reflects on representing Great Britain at this year's Venice Biennale, and her ambition as a painter to capture the awkward moment.Marking tonight's first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, television critic Scott Bryan assesses this year's runners and riders aiming to win the song for Europe.Theatre and opera director Kip Williams on directing the UK premiere of the Pulitzer prize-winning opera Angel's Bone which has its UK premiere in Manchester tonight. Fresh from directing one-woman shows with Cynthia Erivo in Dracula, and Sarah Snook in The Picture of Dorian Gray, he talks about juggling the challenges of a contemporary genre-fusing opera.Presented by Nick Ahad Produced by Ekene Akalawu

Naked Beauty
Naked Beauty Live: The Morning After the Met

Naked Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 39:12


We gathered in NYC on the first Tuesday in May to debrief the 2026 Met Gala, and my wonderful guests did not hold back. We started with the artists behind two of our favorite looks: Coree Moreno and Sir John, who discussed their respective visions and approaches to hair and makeup for Chase Infiniti and Naomi Osaka. Then, Crystal Anderson and Sean Garette delivered rapid-fire hot takes on the night's best and worst looks — from Cardi B's "colonoscopy couture," to Beyoncé's sheer dress, Emma Chamberlain's Mugler moment, and more.I was also joined by Darian Harvin, Recho Omondi, and photographer Steven Simioni to discuss why the Met Gala has lost some of its magic, how celebrity image control works behind the scenes, and the politics of Anna Wintour's guest list. Last but not least, stylist Ivy Coco and content creator Aston closed the show by speaking on body diversity, identity in fashion, and how social media has throttled people's willingness to take risks on the carpet.Watch the full Naked Beauty Live show on YouTube Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naked Beauty
Dita Von Teese on The Transformative Power of Glamour | Encore Episode

Naked Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 77:16


Sir John and I had a fascinating conversation with Dita Von Teese, the Queen of Burlesque. We talked about her childhood and the Hollywood starlets that inspired her to transform into the pinup girl of her dreams. Dita shared with us how her start dancing in the rave and strip club scene empowered her to always be her unique self. We also got the inside scoop on her Vegas show, a compilation of her life's work that includes original and iconic Bob Mackie costumes and, of course, her incredible beauty and skincare routine. Our chat illuminates Dita Von Teese's lasting ability to give people permission to be their full and eccentric selves.Tune in as we discuss:Why what you build is more important than what you're born withDefining feminism as one that allows women and lgbtq+ people to embrace their eroticism and powerBurlesque's surprising American roots and eccentric historyThe beauty rules she's learned from incredible older womenHer skincare secretsHow the history of perfume inspires her scentsRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gli Audiolibri Di Alexis
Ragione e Sentimento Capitolo 7

Gli Audiolibri Di Alexis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 10:13


La famiglia Dashwood incontra la madre di Lady Middleton, Mrs Jennings, e un amico di Sir John, il Colonnello Brandon. D&R: Che ne pensate di loro?

Gli Audiolibri Di Alexis
Sense and Sensibility Chapter 7

Gli Audiolibri Di Alexis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 10:08


The Dashwood family meets Lady Middleton's mother, Mrs Jennings, and a friend of Sir John, Colonel Brandon. Q&A: What are your thoughts on them?

No Agenda
1859 - "Splashdown"

No Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 175:36 Transcription Available


No Agenda Episode 1859 - "Splashdown" Splashdown Executive Producers: Jan Willekens Sir Codes A Lot Dame Sand Cat Business Intelligence Group LLC Dr. Don & Dame Audra Rishi Nakara Sir Reeshmeister Dave Cardegna Associate Executive Producers: Dame Tuthola of teh Lowland Potheads Keeper Felicity Linda Lu Duchess of Jobs and writer of winning resumes Order of the Heart: Sir John of the Northern snow capped forests Sir Codes A Lot Baroness Sand Cat Title Changes Dame Sand Cat > Baroness Sand Cat Knights & Dames Jan Willekens > Sir John of the Northern snow capped forests Karen Bauer -> Dame KB End of Show Mixes: Cord McPhil Jeff Crocker MVP Art By: Francisco Scaramanga Become a member of the 1859 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: Gitmo Jams Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1859.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format Last Modified 04/12/2026 16:47:39 by Freedom Controller

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep732: 1. Nick Lloyd discusses the complex dynamics of early British leadership, including Prime Minister Asquith, Lord Kitchener, and Sir John French. He highlights the British Army's massive expansion from a small expeditionary force to 60 divisions

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 10:19


The Western Front: Commanders and the Great War 9 sources·APRIL 11, 2026These sources primarily consist of interview transcripts with historian Nick Lloyd, who discusses his comprehensive research on the Western Front during the Great War. He highlights the complex coalition warfare between the Allied powers and the evolving military strategies used to combat the German army's maneuvers. The text examines the distinct personalities and high-stakes decisions of key figures like Joffre, Petain, and Pershing as they navigated the transition from mobile conflict to trench warfare. Additional segments focus on the logistical challenges of manpower, the friction between political and military leaders, and the arrival of American forces in 1917. Interspersed throughout are brief faith-based testimonials from Walnut Hill Community Church regarding personal recovery and community support. Together, the materials provide a multifaceted look at the military history of World War I and the lasting impact of its unresolved tensions.1. Nick Lloyd discusses the complex dynamics of early British leadership, including Prime Minister Asquith, Lord Kitchener, and Sir John French. He highlights the British Army's massive expansion from a small expeditionary force to 60 divisions and the eventual rise of David Lloyd George as a wartime leader. (1)1942

Political Currency
Inside The Room - The Libya Conflict: The Aftermath (Part Three)

Political Currency

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 35:29


How can it be ensured countries will face a better future after a large-scale military intervention? It's a question which applies to both politicians dealing with the war in Iran today, and for politicians dealing with the aftermath of Muammar Gaddafi's killing in 2011.In this third and final part of this series, Ed Balls, George Osborne, and Sir John Sawers reflect on the fallout of the 42-year regime in Libya coming to an end. Who was responsible for post-war failures? Was there a case for putting boots on the ground? And what were the unexpected repercussions for geopolitics?They also discuss their immediate reactions to Gaddafi's death and the shocking way in which he was killed.Ed and George then press Sir John on what this all could mean for the ongoing situation in Iran, plus what he really thinks of how Keir Starmer has handled it.Thanks for listening. To listen to all three parts of Inside the Room: The Libya Conflict now, join Political Currency Gold or our Kitchen Cabinet. You will also get early and ad-free access to our regular episodes of EMQs. For even more perks, including our exclusive newsletter, join our Kitchen Cabinet today:

Beer with Nat
Ep 6 – Luma Monteiro: Wine communicator, pottery obsessed, and loves a challenge

Beer with Nat

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 52:13


Welcome back to Cheers with Nat – the podcast dedicated to cheering on women in drinks. Today's guest is Luma Monteiro aka @WineriaOfficial on Instagram and Head of Marketing at Davy's Wine Merchants. We start by discussing the many hats Luma wears, how she first got into wine, and how she got to where she is now – by building both her wine knowledge and her business expertise. Luma then tells us what motivates her, the message she hopes her journey shares with others, the new hobby she's obsessed with outside of work, and lots more. --- What stuck with me from this conversation: On her focus: "I'm very organised and I do think I have to be because I do so many things at the same time. And I'm very focused. I'm like, 'This is where we are going, don't divert from the plan. This is where we are going to go.'" On what motivates her: "You want to feel included. You want to feel represented. You know. I'm Brazilian, I'm Latina, I'm not white. You know what I mean. So, you do need these things to push you in places that normally it's not easy… I think that motivated me even more than the knowledge.  Because I'm like, what now? We have to change the game… and sometimes it has to be you. Who else is going to do it?" On her impact in the industry: "I do think the importance of being influential is what do you do with it, what is the message you are sending to people. For me, my motive forever will be 'everyone can do it'. It doesn't matter where you came from, it doesn't matter where you are. And that is what motivates me to move on and do my things and be focused." On why she loves working in drinks: "I do love a challenge, you know." --- Links & things: Luma's Instagram: @WineriaOfficial What we're drinking: Joseph Grau El Pas de l'Estudiant Luma's day job: Davy's of London Luma's studies: WSET Level 3 & Diploma in Wines Champagne Academy Master of Wine Gerard Basset Foundation Scholarships Brazil's only MW (currently!), Dirceu Vianna Junior MW Competitions Luma judges at: Decanter Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Where she switches off: Yoga Space London Book reccs: The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil Salt by Mark Kurlansky TV recc: Narcos Celeb to share a drink with: Beyonce with a glass of SirDavis (not Sir John as we say in the episode, oops!) --- Recording info: February 2026 in London Apologies for the few occasions where the audio quality dips a bit. I think it may have been an issue with my mic connection that I didn't catch at the time. This conversation is really worth a listen though, so please do bear with! --- Subscribe | Follow on Instagram | Email

Au coeur de l'orchestre
Chefs oubliés IX : Carl Schuricht, Herbert Kegel, Sir John Pritchard et Thomas Schippers

Au coeur de l'orchestre

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 118:46


durée : 01:58:46 - par : Christian Merlin - Nouvelle galerie de portraits de maestros, certes pas oubliés pour tout le monde, mais à qui la postérité aurait pu réserver un meilleur sort : les Allemands Carl Schuricht (1880-1967) et Herbert Kegel (1920-1990), l'Anglais Sir John Pritchard (1921-1989) et l'Américain Thomas Schippers (1930-1977). - réalisation : Marie Grout, Soizic Noël Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Au coeur de l'orchestre
Chefs oubliés IX (3/4) : Sir John Pritchard

Au coeur de l'orchestre

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 28:42


durée : 00:28:42 - par : Christian Merlin - Nouvelle galerie de portraits de maestros, certes pas oubliés pour tout le monde, mais à qui la postérité aurait pu réserver un meilleur sort : les Allemands Carl Schuricht (1880-1967) et Herbert Kegel (1920-1990), l'Anglais Sir John Pritchard (1921-1989) et l'Américain Thomas Schippers (1930-1977). - réalisation : Marie Grout, Soizic Noël Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Daily Fire with John Lee Dumas
Sir John Lubbock shares some DAILY FIRE

Daily Fire with John Lee Dumas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 1:20


"What we see depends mainly on what we look for." -Sir John Lubbock Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 21

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 38:41


The Palmers may have left, but the parade of visitors at Barton Park never ends. On a visit to Exeter, the Middletons find themselves getting acquainted with two young ladies who just happen to be their distant cousins, Miss Anne and Miss Lucy Steele. The Steele sisters are soon at Barton, and Sir John is eager to introduce them to the Dashwood sisters. But the two sets of sisters do not get on nearly as well as Sir John would like - Elinor finds Anne crass, and Lucy cunning. But she is intrigued by the Steeles' suggestion that they are acquainted with Edward Ferrars, though information about the relationship remains elusive. As the Dashwoods make another new connection, let them connect you with another night of warm and peaceful slumber.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

20 Questions With
20 Questions With Sir John Curtice

20 Questions With

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 73:17


Sir John Curtice, Britain's most famous polling expert and stalwart of BBC election nights, is at risk of becoming a national treasure. Here he offers his insights into the fragmentation of British politics; the rise of Reform under Farage and of the Greens under Polanksi; the challenges facing Labour and the Tories; the unpopularity of Sir Keir Starmer and British political leaders in general; the key requirements of leadership; the impact of culture wars on voting trends; the role of social media in shaping voters' priorities, and the effect of polling on the political landscape. Plus, Sir John reveals what he loves to do when he isn't analysing politics and polls.  * You can find the full list of candidates in the Gorton and Denton by-election on the BBC News website. 

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 18

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 28:21


Edward's visit to Barton continues, and his old comfort with the Dashwoods is slowly returning. As he discusses the rolling landscapes of Devonshire with Marianne and Elinor, Marianne spots a new accessory on Edward's finger: a ring containing a lock of hair. It's not the right color to be his sister's hair, so the sisters are sure it must be Elinor's. But when could he have gotten it? There's no time to find out, as Sir John and Mrs. Jennings soon arrive to get to know the new gentleman visitor. As they do, let their story help relax you and take you into a night of restorative slumber.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Happiness Is with Bruce Aitchison
Doddie Aid - Bonus Show with Sir John Kerwin

Happiness Is with Bruce Aitchison

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 34:06


You thought we were done?!??!?!?!!What a way to round off the 2026 edition of Doddie Aid by having a chat with the Rest of the World Captain, the one and only, All Blacks Legend, Sir John Kerwin!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naked Beauty
Sir John & Brooke on Practicing Radical Self-Care In Work & Life

Naked Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 54:19


Sir John, Naked Beauty's favorite cousin, is back for another insightful episode. Sir John has been part of the Naked Beauty family since his first visit as a guest and later as a recurring co-host. Each time he visits the pod, we leave the conversation with master tips for makeup application and building an aligned creative career. Since his last visit, Sir John has continued to expand his career globally and now works as Medicube's Global Creative Director. We learn exactly what it means to be a creative director and how his time in Seoul has helped him better understand what it means to consider your heritage in your everyday life. We also cover what's inspiring us right now, and how to determine good art from great art, in beauty, film, music, and more. As always, Sir John drops gems about how he has become an icon in the beauty industry without compromising his personal or professional boundaries. Our chat begins with Sir John, explaining why he doesn't create New Year's resolutions and instead prioritizes radical self-care and discipline each day. We talk at length about caring for ourselves mentally and physically, especially overcoming emotional setbacks, and what it's like having to be “on” professionally. Having such a public-facing career means that he has learned why being authentically yourself at work isn't necessary, and how to be honest about working through grief on the clock. The greater part of the episode considers the parallels between corporate and creative careers and includes great advice for burgeoning creatives. For example, we provide actionable tips for how to stand out at work and how breathwork can soothe pre-Zoom anxiety. And, Sir John's most important lesson? Never lose the thug in yourself.Tune in as we discuss:(1:26) Why Sir John Doesn't Make New Year's Resolutions(1:48) Radical Self-Care Includes Discipline(4:15) How Brooke Has Put Other Creatives On(5:00) You Shouldn't Be Your Full Self In Corporate Spaces(6:40) The Difference Between Code Switching And Translating(7:05) What It's Like Working With Global Companies(7:30) How South Korea Celebrates Its Heritage In Everyday Practices(8:07) Being Medicube's Global Creative Director (9:15) Drawing Inspiration: The Chanel Subway Fashion Show And Sinners(15:01) Overcoming Mental Setbacks(18:10) The True Cost Of “Pulling A Look” For Events(23:10) Why Zoom Meetings Are Anxiety-Inducing(25:15) Career Advice: Be More Enthusiastic(27:00) Understanding The Gen-Z Stare (31:48) Reducing Stress Is A Key To Good Health(34:48) Sir John & Brooke Play Boundaries Bingo(36:35) Unlearning Saying Yes When You Really Mean No(41:26) Why Sir John Doesn't Work Weekends(46:28) Grieving AJ Crismson, His Friend & Beauty Pioneer, Before A Major Shoot(49:54) Why You Should Call Out Disrespect Immediately(50:50) Why He Won't Work With Nicki Minaj(54:01) Don't Lose The Thug In You(59:45) Sir John's Holistic Beauty Cabinet Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Sir John @sirjohn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 27 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 15:41


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 27, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Mrs. Jennings, talking about the good weather, gives Marianne some relief in suggesting that the “Sportsmen” would be in the country hunting before making their way into town. Marianne believes that the weather will soon change and bring Willoughby into town. They go into town and deliver letters to all of Mrs. Jenning's acquaintances, and they all feel a change in the weather. Mrs. Jennings is treating the Dashwood girls with the greatest kindness, and Elanor is actually happy to be in the city. Colonel Brandon visits them every day, and Elanor fears that his feelings for Marianne are growing stronger… Eventually a letter to Marianne from Willoughby arrives, and Marianne is now more anxious than ever and refuses to do anything but wait for him to arrive, but Willoughby does not come. Sir John and Lady Middleton arrive in town and invite the Dashwoods over for a ball, where Willoughby, in spite of being invited, does not show his face.Colonel Brandon arrives the next day and seems anxious. After several minutes of silence, he asks Elanor when he should congratulate her on her sister's upcoming marriage. Elanor asks where he has heard about it and says it is strange, as she doesn't know about it herself. He replies that everyone is talking about it, and Elanor notices that he is clearly upset at the information that his “rival” has seemingly won. Elanor reconfirms that she knows nothing about a marriage but does state that Marianne and Willoughby do seem to be attached. On this information Colonel Brandon leaves.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week with "some rando", Sir John Key

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 11:29 Transcription Available


It's Friday once more, but Mike Hosking's panel for Wrapping the Week looks a little different. Tim Wilson is off on holiday, so a special guest was brought in to replace him – Sir John Key. It took a while for Kate to guess the "rando" calling in, but once she did they got stuck in discussing clothing, wine, and whether or not Sir John can join Kate's pickleball league. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 25 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 11:39


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 25, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Mrs Jennings is finally going to return to her home in the city. She asks the elder miss Dashwoods to join her in London. Elanor immediately refuses, saying that they need to be with their mother, but Mrs. Jennings doesn't want to hear no for an answer. Sir John also understands that Marianne would actually like to go to London, and the girls are thus forced to ask their mother for permission, and Elanor soon consents. Mrs Dashwood is very happy to let the girls go to London as she feels that they would be likely to run into Willoughby in town, and potentially Edward too. Mrs Dashwood is also excited about the possibility of redecorating the rooms of the girls and knows that it would be easier to do if the girls were away for a while. Elanor and Marianne are to travel with Mrs. Jennings in her chaise, and Sir John is very excited to have more people join them in London.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 12

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 25:25


Marianne and Willoughby's relationship is continuing to deepen at a pace that is somewhat alarming to Elinor. After convincing Marianne that Willoughby's gift of a horse is impractical (and beyond their means), Elinor learns from Margaret that Marianne has also given Willoughby a lock of her hair. With all of this closeness, Elinor is sure that the two must be engaged. But she's soon distracted by her sister Margaret's precociousness in another venue, when she reveals to Sir John and Mrs. Jennings that Elinor was previously attached to a mysterious Mr. F. The attention is quite distressing to Elinor, but at least they have an upcoming group outing to look forward to. The Dashwood girls are entangled in a web of relationships, and as they navigate their way through, let their story help steer you into a night of gentle and restorative slumber.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 23 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 15:07


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 23, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Elanor thinks over every interaction that she had with Edward during his visit. She questions whether he had duped her, but no, she feels certain that Edward's affection towards her is real, and that his engagement to Lucy is not one of the heart. She feels too that Edward could never truly be happy with a marriage to Lucy, and that his engagement to her will have lessened his feelings for her. She weeps for him but feels as though she can hide her new knowledge from her mother and her sister. Elanor feels that she could get no encouragement from her family if she was to share this information and feels as though she would just make them all feel worse. Elanor determines that she must again speak with Lucy. She needs to know all of her feelings towards Edward and must learn more about her engagement. She feels that Lucy must be a jealous person and must also try to show interest in her relationship to Edward as a friend.These opportunities seem few and in between as the weather has been too bad for a walk, and as they met in a group, it would be unproper for the two of them to meet only by themselves. One day, Sir John came to beg the Dashwood girls to lunch with his wife, as he needed to go to the club. Elanor and Margaret readily accepted, and Marianne was forced by her mother to go. After lunch, they set up some card tables, and soon, Lucy is soon asked by Lady Middleton to continue working on a basket that she had been making for her daughter and Elanor under the guise of lending a hand to Lucy finally finds a chance to be alone and converse with her rival.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

Behind The Billboard
Episode 100 - Sir John Hegarty

Behind The Billboard

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 97:24


Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/btb-100Yes folks it's here. Episode #100!! It's been an incredible time, 100 episodes over six years. Thank you so much to all our amazing guests and listeners for being with us on this journey. It's been rewarding, inspiring and many other things. And it feels like we're just getting started. 2026 is going to be full of great guests and more adventures. But for now sit back with a tipple of your choice and enjoy Sir John Hegarty counting down the greatest billboards of all time, as chosen by the people that write them. Our guests comprise conservatively over 2000 years of experience in the industry so in our humble opinion look nowhere else for your top 100.BBH features many times, so we took the opportunity to discuss BBH past and present with Sir John. Levi's was obviously prominent with the black sheep billboard at number 20. We got behind the story of when the world zigs, zag. Plus a funny bonus story told about the Richard Avedon campaign and how the scrawled headlines came about after Heg told art director Martin Galton his original typography was ‘fucking shit'. Martin left the review in a fit of rage and returned minutes later with three hand written headlines and slung them onto Heg's desk. And the rest is history.We did the no logo debate, discussing whether brands have gone too far in reductive executions.We chatted about how originating a campaign is like launching a rocket - it's the first 6 seconds that count. We went over long running campaigns such as Silk Cut, Economist and Specsavers and pondered why there's a lack of these any more.And of course Sir John revealed the winner.It's an immense collection of work and one sure to fuel debate. Feel free to agree / whoop from the sidelines / add heart emojis. Or rage at what isn't in there / or what was actually a press ad / or what actually ran or not?! It's a brilliant way to sign off the year.A few final thanks to Jon Jones for being a starDitto Rob. And of course huge appreciation for our sponsors:Bauer Media OutdoorView2FillSuper OptimalGAS Music

The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 21 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 17:03


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 21, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:The following day, when the Palmers have finally left them, and Elanor feels that she can finally relax, Sir John and Mrs. Jennings have found 2 more guests to keep everyone occupied. The Miss Steele's are apparently some relations of Mrs Jennings, and everyone is thus forced to be very welcoming. The girls however appear to be fantastic guests, doting dutifully on the Middleton children. When the Dashwood's arrive at the Park, they note that the youngest of the Steele's, Lucy, is very pretty, and that the eldest, seems very noble. One of the Middleton children gets hurt, and Lady Middleton takes her children away to calm them and leaves the Steeles and the Dashwoods alone. The Steeles go to compliment the Middleton family, and Marianne calls upon Elanor to play along, as Marianne is certain that she cannot lie. The eldest Steele girl seems to be very direct, and her sister, Lucy tries to cover up her sister's mistakes in politeness. The eldest Steele girl talks about the lack of beautiful men in the area, and the Dashwoods are very put off by this talk. The Steele's seem to want to get better acquainted with the Dashwoods, to the Dashwoods' dislike…The Steele's talk of Marianne's engagement to Willoughby, and it comes out that Sir John had mentioned the relationship between Edward Ferrars and Elanor. While initially vexed, when she finds out that the Steele's know Edward, Elanor tries to find out what they know about it. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 20 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 13:36


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 20, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Mrs Palmer and the and the Dashwood girls talk again the next day at Barton. Mrs Palmer is very pushy towards the girls, wishing for them to come to the city and visit them. Mr Palmer is as gloomy and miserable as usual. Sir John pokes fun at Marianne for her love of Willoughby, and Mrs Palmer adds that Willoughby does not live too far from them, and invites them to visit them at they home as well as London. Mr Palmer calls out Mrs. Jennings, and Sir John for being what “ill-bred” for not wanting to abide by social rules. He, according to the girls, believe that he wishes to appear superior to everyone else. His wife also reveals that her husband is running for parliament, and as Willoughby is a member of the opposition, Mr Palmer probably wouldn't visit him. Apparently everyone is London is talking about the engagement of Marianne and Willoughby. Mrs. Palmer got the information from Colonel Brandon. Elanor tries to skirt around the subject of Marianne's relationship with Willoughby and tries to get more information about the Colonel. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

One of Us
Digital Noise Episode 366: Doctor Lord Sir John Gholson on Home Releases

One of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 79:11


DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 366: DOCTOR LORD SIR JOHN GHOLSON ON HOME RELEASES Ok, before you do anything else, go buy the movie Man Finds Tape which is available right now on VOD. John plays the antagonist in this horror film that is getting stellar reviews and lots of attention. It's well worth your time. And […]

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Digital Noise
Digital Noise Episode 366: Doctor Lord Sir John Gholson on Home Releases

Digital Noise

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 79:11


DIGITAL NOISE EPISODE 366: DOCTOR LORD SIR JOHN GHOLSON ON HOME RELEASES Ok, before you do anything else, go buy the movie Man Finds Tape which is available right now on VOD. John plays the antagonist in this horror film that is getting stellar reviews and lots of attention. It's well worth your time. And […]

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The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 19 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 17:07


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 19, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Edward stayed for a week with the Dashwood's, and regardless of how much he seemed to be enjoying himself with the women, he said that he had to leave, though he knew not where to. He detested being in town, and didn't want to go to Norland, but he was going to go to one of them. Elanor believes that it is all his mother's fault. What Edward craves in independence, and in order to get it, Mrs. Dashwood asks why the man he never sought a profession. Edward explains that his wants always went against his parents wishes, and when he finally found something that he would maybe like, and that his family would agree to, he felt himself to be too old. After Edward's departure, Elanor tries to behave normally, and not back away from conversation about him.One morning, soon after the departure of Edward, Sir John Middleton, arrives with a party at Barton cottage. It is the Palmer family, Mrs. Jenning's and her son and daughter. Mrs. Palmer is a younger woman with a plump figure, and Mr. Palmer is a man of around twenty-five who contents himself in reading the paper, while the others talk. They stay for a while, and before leaving, Sir John presses the women of Barton Cottage to come for dinner.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Josh Simons, Sir John Redwood, Judith McMinn & Benedict Spence

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 54:26


Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour's Cabinet Office Minister Josh Simons, former Conservative Cabinet Minister Sir John Redwood, the tech entrepreneur Judith McMinn and the political commentator Benedict Spence.

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The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 18 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 9:27


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 18, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Elanor sees that Edward is very unhappy, and she is uncertain of his affection towards her. Marianne tries to leave her sister alone with Edward, but he decides instead to go and check on his horses. This seems to have been a good thing however, as he seems to appreciate the village and countryside a lot more than before. Marianne presses him to describe the areas as he sees them, but he refuses, as he has no knowledge of the picturesque. To him, it is a fine country, but nothing more, he cannot describe the country better. During this conversation, Marianne happens to notice a ring on Edward's finger, which is embossed with a plait of hair. Marianne thinks this hair to come from his sister, but Elanor knows it to actually be her own hair, and she is finally relieved and convinced once again is Edward's affections. At the middle of the day, they are greeted by Sir Middleton, and Mrs. Jennings, where the two are very quick to learn that Edward's surname begins with an F. Sir John Middleton also invites them all to tea, and to supper so that they can get to know this gentleman better. Sir John laments about Willoughby's absence, and following his and Mrs. Jenning's departure, Edward goes to Marianne to poke fun at her regarding this unknown man.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

Front Row
Composer Sir John Rutter

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 42:34


John Rutter on his first purely orchestral album in almost 60 years, which also marks the composer and conductor's 80th birthday. Novelist Sean Lusk on the extraordinary - and scandalous - life of 18th-century aristocrat Mary Wortley Montagu, which is told in A Woman of Opinion, which won Fiction of the Year at last month's Saltire Awards. Recently, a number of actors have said they would prefer not to have to work with intimacy coordinators on set. We raise their concerns with Ita O'Brien, an intimacy coordinator who also trains others for the role, and Creative Director of Synchronicity Films, Claire Mundell. Also, as work gets underway at Edinburgh's first new concert hall in 100 years, we hear why it's needed, and about the challenges of building in a historic city centre site. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

Everything is Black and White - a Newcastle United podcast
I heard what Newcastle United's CEO had to say to supporters and it reminded me of the ambition shown by Sir John Hall during The Entertainers

Everything is Black and White - a Newcastle United podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 21:21


Newcastle United's CEO David Hopkinson, and Director of Football Ross Wilson joined by Toon fans at a special event on Tuesday evening. Our writer Lee Ryder was there to hear what they had to say before later talking to them in person. There were updated on the training ground and St. James' Park! ---- Do you want your discounted NORD VPN PLAN? IT IS HERE! https://nordvpn.com/toon⁠ Get signed up! There's no risk with a NORD VPN plan! 30 day money back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Two-Minute Briefing
Exclusive – Reeves's new Budget lie exposed

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 25:14


Sir John Redwood, the former Conservative MP for Wokingham, treasury adviser to Margaret Thatcher and Welsh Secretary under John Major, has discovered a “borrowing bomb” in the Budget that no one has noticed.Rachel Reeves reminded us at the despatch box last week that her choice was “not austerity; not reckless borrowing; but cutting the debt”, going on to say that “I said I would cut debt and borrowing, and I meant it”.However, Sir John has discovered that, far from doing that, her plans will see an extra £1.3 trillion of borrowing and the total national debt rise up to £3.53 trillion.He joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley to explain how this Labour government's “dreadful spending habit” will saddle the country with an eye-watering “debt mountain”.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
Sense and Sensibility, Chapters 7-8

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 35:44


Freshly arrived in Devonshire, the Dashwoods are off to dine at Barton Park and meet the rest of their new neighborhood acquaintances. There's Lady Middleton's teasing and slightly vulgar mother-in-law, Mrs. Jennings, and Sir John's quiet friend, Colonel Brandon. Mrs. Jennings, who is fond of pairing people up, is soon convinced that Colonel Brandon is in love with Marianne, but she's having none of it. Colonel Brandon is 35, and Marianne is convinced that at his stage of life, all that's left is infirmity, since he's too old for romance. With their social circle growing, the Dashwoods are settling into their new home, and as they do, let them help you settle into your bed for a night of soft and peaceful sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Essential Reads
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 16 | Audiobook

The Essential Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 13:26


Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 16, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Marianne is destroyed by the departure of Willoughby. She eats little, and cries for the majority of the time. She seems to nourish her grief by playing songs on the piano that she and he used to sing together, and reads books that they read together too. After several days she falls into a melancholy state. She has received no news from Willoughby, but Mrs. Dashwood seems to think this normal, as their letters get collected by Sir John before delivery. Elinor urges her mother to ask Marianne if she and Willoughby are engaged, but she refuses. The family walks on eggshells and tries not to mention his name and succeed in this endeavour for a few days until Mrs. Dashwood slipped up, causing Marianne to lament that she doesn't know when he will be coming back. After about a week, Marianne finally agrees to walk with Elinor on the downs where in the distance they see a gentleman on horseback riding towards them. Marianne exclaims it to be Willoughby and runs towards him, Elinor runs after her sister, knowing it not to be the man she loves. Arriving at the man, Marianne discovers it to not be Willoughby, but Edward Ferrars, and for a moment she is happy for her sister Elinor. This doesn't last long as Edward seems distant and confused at seeing the girls and is silent unless asked a question. Elinor is also a little disappointed by this, but persists at continuing a conversation with him while walking back to their cottage. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
Sense and Sensibility, Chapters 5-6

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 31:51


It's been decided: the Dashwoods are relocating to Devonshire. They have decided to take up their cousin Sir John Middleton's offer to take up residence in Barton Cottage, and soon set off from Norland to make their way to their new home. The cottage is smaller than they are used to, but Mrs. Dashwood is full of ideas to make it more homey (if she can save the money for it). They also make the acquaintance of their landlord Sir John, who is boisterous, and his wife Lady Middleton, who is elegant. It's a big transition for the Dashwoods, but they are making the best of it. As they do, let their story help you as you embark on your own transition from a busy day into a night of gentle and relaxing sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Alex Sobel, Sir John Hayes, Alys Denby & Mathew Hulbert

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 52:14


Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour MP Alex Sobel, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Alys Denby from the business newspaper City AM and the political commentator and Liberal Democrat activist Mathew Hulbert.

South Carolina from A to Z
“C” is for Colleton, Sir John (1608-1666)

South Carolina from A to Z

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 0:59


“C” is for Colleton, Sir John (1608-1666). Under Sir John Colleton's direction, the proprietor set out to populate Carolina with settlers from existing new world colonies, including New England, Virginia, and the Caribbean islands, especially Barbados.

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
The Man Who Survived Them All: Sir John Gage and the Tudor Thrones

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:19


On this day in Tudor history, 28 October 1479, a man was born who would rise to the highest offices of state, and somehow survive the reigns of four Tudor monarchs. I'm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today I'm talking about Sir John Gage: soldier, administrator, and courtier to Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I. Gage's life was a masterclass in cautious loyalty. He held the keys to the Tower of London, helped dissolve the monasteries, investigated conspiracies, and stood at the heart of Tudor power through decades of religious and political upheaval. But what was he really: a man of faith and duty, or a shrewd survivor in a dangerous age? Join me as we explore the extraordinary life of Sir John Gage, the Tudor who managed to keep his head while those around him lost theirs. Tell me in the comments: Was Gage's careful loyalty wisdom… or opportunism? #OnThisDay #TudorHistory #SirJohnGage #TowerofLondon #HenryVIII #MaryI #EdwardVI #HenryVII #Tudors #TudorCourt#TheAnneBoleynFiles

Daily Fire with John Lee Dumas
Sir John Lubbock shares some DAILY FIRE

Daily Fire with John Lee Dumas

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:24


What we see depends mainly on what we look for -Sir John Lubbock Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

No Agenda
1805 - "Hamburger Wine"

No Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 185:46 Transcription Available


No Agenda Episode 1805 - "Hamburger Wine" "Hamburger Wine" Executive Producers: Matthew Lohmar Sir Ghee Karl Diethrick Jackie Greene John Bigelow Janet Gilles Sir David Killian Associate Executive Producers: Linda Lu, Duchess of jobs & writer of winning resumes. Secretary-General: Matthew Lohmar Secretary General of Water Well Drillers Become a member of the 1806 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Title Changes Sir David Killian > Baron David Killian of the Illinois Prairie Knights & Dames John Bigelow > Sir John of the Techny Basin Art By: Joq 10 End of Show Mixes: B Dubz - Jeffrey Crocker - B Dubz Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1805.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format Last Modified 10/05/2025 16:32:48This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 10/05/2025 16:32:48 by Freedom Controller

Naked Beauty
Ms. Tina Knowles on Country Roots and Haircare Innovation [Rerun]

Naked Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 61:51


Ms. Tina has been infusing bold and beautiful Texas style into global pop culture for decades. Sir John and I talked to Ms. Tina about her successful career as a stylist, her beauty regimen, building Cécred, and the significance of early exposure to images of Black beauty and power. We learned how she carries her mother's lessons about honoring creativity in yourself and your children. She told us about how her decision to enter beauty school in her 30s led her to build Headliners, a successful salon that cultivated beauty in Houston's most powerful women. Of course, we discussed how her lifelong journey to merge her interest in the aesthetics and science of haircare inspired Cécred.Tune in as we discuss:Why she believes that caring for Black hair is a revolutionary act of loveThe rodeo's influence on her family's life through generationsAdvice to younger stylists about building strong relationships with their clientsThe beauty icons that inspired her early sense of style and beautyThe successes and challenges her team encountered while developing CécredRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Sir John: @sirjohn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Agenda
1769 - "Mr. Umami"

No Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 215:07 Transcription Available


No Agenda Episode 1769 - "Mr. Umami" "Mr. Umami" Executive Producers: Sir John of the Bayou Herbert Roberts Jamie Rufener Sir Scovee Lyle Pote Sir Scott The Jews and The North Idaho Sanity Brigade Sir Pursuit of Peace and Tranquility Michelle Cartmell Associate Executive Producers: Eli the coffee guy Sir Castic the Nomad Linda Lu—Duchess of Jobs & Writer of Resumes PhD's: John Elmore Herbert Roberts Become a member of the 1770 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podverse - Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Title Changes Sir Adriel > Baronet Sir Adriel Knights & Dames John Elmore > Sir John of the Bayou Art By: Darren O'Neill End of Show Mixes: Sir Scovee - Mellow D Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1769.noagendanotes.com Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format Last Modified 06/01/2025 17:09:01This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 06/01/2025 17:09:01 by Freedom Controller