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Arroe Collins Like It's Live
The Physical Presence Of Inner Acting Within The Walls Of The Theater Of Your Mind Actor Stephen Fry

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:29


Odysseus's journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotion. Stephen Fry breathes new life into the ancient poem with humor and pathos also found in his previous books Mythos, Heroes, and Troy.Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this final volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.In the vein of Madeline Miller's Circe or Song of Achilles, Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls,ODYSSEY is an engaging and nuanced retelling. .Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Hijacking History
“NEW! “THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL,” The Final Episode of My Narrations of the Classic Sherlock Holmes Stories

Hijacking History

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 77:59


Well, it has been quite an odyssey.  Arthur Conan Doyle's classic episodes have been narrated by readers like Stephen Fry, for a cost; and by readers like your host, for free, in the spirit of the 18th century Enlightenment. This series has been other-directed–directed to others–without charge or fee. The hope is to spread cheer … Continue reading “NEW! “THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL,” The Final Episode of My Narrations of the Classic Sherlock Holmes Stories →

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Large sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli aid plan rejected by UN, images show Billingham teen Bella Culley arrested in Georgia over drugs offences BBC stars told to follow rules after Gary Lineker post Towie star James Argent sentenced for gender violence in Spain Trumps meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians hopes Mark Carney says Canadians are not impressed by UKs invite to Trump French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute Celebrity Traitors How will Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Cat Burns and others fare in new reality show Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

News Headlines in Morse Code at 20 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City BBC stars told to follow rules after Gary Lineker post Towie star James Argent sentenced for gender violence in Spain Trumps meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians hopes Billingham teen Bella Culley arrested in Georgia over drugs offences Large sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli aid plan rejected by UN, images show Mark Carney says Canadians are not impressed by UKs invite to Trump Celebrity Traitors How will Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Cat Burns and others fare in new reality show

News Headlines in Morse Code at 25 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv BBC stars told to follow rules after Gary Lineker post Large sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli aid plan rejected by UN, images show Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City Celebrity Traitors How will Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Cat Burns and others fare in new reality show Towie star James Argent sentenced for gender violence in Spain French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey Mark Carney says Canadians are not impressed by UKs invite to Trump Trumps meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians hopes Billingham teen Bella Culley arrested in Georgia over drugs offences

News Headlines in Morse Code at 10 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Mark Carney says Canadians are not impressed by UKs invite to Trump Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute Billingham teen Bella Culley arrested in Georgia over drugs offences Trumps meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians hopes Large sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli aid plan rejected by UN, images show Celebrity Traitors How will Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Cat Burns and others fare in new reality show BBC stars told to follow rules after Gary Lineker post Towie star James Argent sentenced for gender violence in Spain

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trump touts 142bn arms deal on Saudi visit, lifts sanctions on Syria Gary Lineker deletes Zionism post amid criticism Cryptocurrency bosss daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris Takeaways from Sean Diddy Combs ex girlfriend Cassandra Venturas testimony Peter Sullivan Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years Eurovision 2025 C line Dion makes rare appearance as five countries are kicked out Celebrity Traitors line up confirmed Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and more Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest striker in induced coma after surgery Is President Trump allowed to accept 400m luxury plane Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition

News Headlines in Morse Code at 20 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition Takeaways from Sean Diddy Combs ex girlfriend Cassandra Venturas testimony Peter Sullivan Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years Eurovision 2025 C line Dion makes rare appearance as five countries are kicked out Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest striker in induced coma after surgery Cryptocurrency bosss daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris Celebrity Traitors line up confirmed Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and more Gary Lineker deletes Zionism post amid criticism Trump touts 142bn arms deal on Saudi visit, lifts sanctions on Syria Is President Trump allowed to accept 400m luxury plane

News Headlines in Morse Code at 25 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Gary Lineker deletes Zionism post amid criticism Is President Trump allowed to accept 400m luxury plane Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest striker in induced coma after surgery Eurovision 2025 C line Dion makes rare appearance as five countries are kicked out Trump touts 142bn arms deal on Saudi visit, lifts sanctions on Syria Peter Sullivan Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years Celebrity Traitors line up confirmed Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and more Cryptocurrency bosss daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris Takeaways from Sean Diddy Combs ex girlfriend Cassandra Venturas testimony Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition

News Headlines in Morse Code at 10 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest striker in induced coma after surgery Gary Lineker deletes Zionism post amid criticism Celebrity Traitors line up confirmed Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and more Trump touts 142bn arms deal on Saudi visit, lifts sanctions on Syria Eurovision 2025 C line Dion makes rare appearance as five countries are kicked out Cryptocurrency bosss daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris Takeaways from Sean Diddy Combs ex girlfriend Cassandra Venturas testimony Peter Sullivan Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years Is President Trump allowed to accept 400m luxury plane

LessWrong Curated Podcast
“Eliezer and I wrote a book: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies” by So8res

LessWrong Curated Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:42


Eliezer and I wrote a book. It's titled If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. Unlike a lot of other writing either of us have done, it's being professionally published. It's hitting shelves on September 16th. It's a concise (~60k word) book aimed at a broad audience. It's been well-received by people who received advance copies, with some endorsements including: The most important book I've read for years: I want to bring it to every political and corporate leader in the world and stand over them until they've read it. Yudkowsky and Soares, who have studied AI and its possible trajectories for decades, sound a loud trumpet call to humanity to awaken us as we sleepwalk into disaster. - Stephen Fry, actor, broadcaster, and writer If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies may prove to be the most important book of our time. Yudkowsky and Soares believe [...] The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: May 14th, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/iNsy7MsbodCyNTwKs/eliezer-and-i-wrote-a-book-if-anyone-builds-it-everyone-dies --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Plausibly Live! - The Official Podcast of The Dave Bowman Show

What do Achilles, Odysseus, and the Founding Fathers have in common? In this episode we explore how flawed heroes—from mythic battlefields to the halls of Independence—can still shape the world. Drawing from Stephen Fry's Troy, we unpack the pride, grief, and imperfection of ancient warriors and connect them to the real, complicated men who signed the Declaration of Independence.Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin—none of them were saints. But like the heroes of legend, they carried heavy contradictions while laying the foundation for liberty.As we launch the Liberty – 250 series in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday, we are not polishing halos—we are pulling back the curtain on greatness born from imperfection.Subscribe, share, and join the conversation as we ask the big question: Can flawed men still forge freedom?#Liberty250 #DaveDoesHistory #AmericanFounding #Troy #StephenFry #FoundingFathers #FlawedHeroes

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast
BPS 418: Drugs, Sex and Higher Love with Slamdance Winner Hasan Oswald

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 71:21


Today on the show we have Slamdance Grand Jury winning filmmaker Hasan Oswald. Hasan's story is pretty inspiring. He did exactly what I preach all the time, he picked up a camera and began to tell his story. He made his first short film that was later tweeted by Stephen Fry, and the National Geographic came calling to work on their film Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS. He has since covered the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, drug trafficking, and homelessness in Philadelphia. He quickly established a unique ability to capture the human experience through "cinema verité."  His unfettered access to and intimacy with his characters creates a seamless veneer between the filmmaker and subject.After getting much need experience in the field he decided it was time to tell larger stories. His first outing as a feature film director, Higher Love, won him the top award at the Slamdance Film Festival. To finance his film he pulled a page out of Robert Rodriguez's playbook and sold his blood plasma to finance his film.Hasan's filmmaking journey is inspiring to say the least. He is using cinema to tell stories that will hopefully change the way people think. Higher Love is available on all major VOD platforms. His current project focuses on the Yazidi Genocide in Iraq.Enjoy my conversation with Hasan Oswald.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

White Wine Question Time
Something from the Cellar: Mark Bonnar

White Wine Question Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 55:21


After last week's brilliant chat with Stephen Fry, we're keeping the momentum going by revisiting our conversation with another soon-to-be star of Celebrity Traitors UK, it's the wonderful Mark Bonnar!In this episode, Mark reflects on his incredible career, from gripping dramas like Line of Duty and The Rig alongside fellow Scotsman Martin Compston, to critically acclaimed comedies like Catastrophe with Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. He shares insights into the highs and lows of life as an actor, the risks he's taken, and the leaps of faith that helped shape his journey.So, grab a drink and settle in for a fantastic conversation with one of the UK's most versatile talents!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!**Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watchers in the Fourth Dimension: A Doctor Who Podcast
Episode 145: *exasperated sigh* (Four to Doomsday)

Watchers in the Fourth Dimension: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 50:28


This episode, we tackle a story that has been in the bottom quartile in both DWM's Mighty 200 and 50th Anniversary polls – it's Four to Doomsday! But, what will the Watchers think? This one goes probably as well as you'd expect…   Join us as we discuss how this story is built like a Hartnell story, Adric turning into an incel, what the guts of the androids are made from, how Monarch is the most affable fascist dictator ever (even being reminiscent of Stephen Fry!), and Julie shows her ignorance of Greek city states (for shame!). Additionally, Diana confesses her immense disgust of the term “flesh time!”   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the this oddity available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RA2Bkl) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/43GFZGe)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9) Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn) The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jN0G87 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jmjRG9) The Best of SNL's Stefon (YouTube: https://youtu.be/A94ktjmgZvM) The Complete All Creatures Great and Small, by James Heriot (book) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44bzGL5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EDCl5T)    Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

White Wine Question Time
Stephen Fry on passion, privilege, and the power of storytelling

White Wine Question Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 58:04


Joining us today is one of the most celebrated thinkers and entertainers of our time – a writer, actor, comedian, and cultural icon whose voice and wit have been part of the fabric of British life for decades. From Blackadder and Wilde to QI and Harry Potter, he's done it all – and now he's back on our screens hosting Jeopardy! It's the incomparable Stephen Fry.In this captivating conversation, Stephen reflects on a career that's spanned comedy, drama, literature and documentary, offering profound insight into his extraordinary life, both on and off the stage. He speaks candidly about the privileges and opportunities that shaped his early path, the importance of working hard once doors are opened, and the creative hunger that's driven him for over 40 years.Stephen also delves into his global activism through projects like Out There, explores the impact of Greek myths and the Harry Potter universe as moral compasses in turbulent times, and shares how his love of quizzes drew him to the iconic game show Jeopardy! From his Oxford days with Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie to his belief in storytelling as a force for good, this is Stephen Fry at his most thoughtful, passionate, and utterly brilliant.You can catch Stephen hosting Jeopardy! on ITV and stream it on ITVX. And if you haven't yet, dive into all three volumes of his autobiographies – they're essential reading!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown with Keith Olbermann
TRUMP WANTS TO CHARGE HIS AMERICAN CRITICS WITH TERRORISM - 4.24.25

Countdown with Keith Olbermann

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 52:01 Transcription Available


SEASON 3 EPISODE 120: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: We’ve all known it would come to this; we’ve all WARNED it would come to this; we’ve all PREDICTED they’d try to ease the knife in slowly, they’d take the boiling frog route, and here it comes. It’s in every piece of political science fiction from "1984" to "Brazil" to "V For Vendetta." And it is now real: if everything Trump does deserves criticism and gets criticism there is only one thing for Trump and his gang to do: prosecute criticism of Trump and claim those WHO criticize him are aiding and abetting terrorists. The ultimate Thought Crime was given voice by no less a figure than Trump's Counterterrorism Director, who, since Trump found the worst possible person to do each job (and bin Laden is dead) is Sebastian Gorka. The threat is connected to the push to send not just immigrants to rot in a For-Profit El Salvador Rendition Center, but American citizens too, especially those who standup to Trump's attempt to purge Hispanics from this country. Axios reports that one of the other potential new Orwellian crimes would be advising detainees of their rights. If that's not directed at AOC I don't know what could be. B-Block (25:20) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Derrick Van Orden attacks Wisconsin's governor because Van Orden thinks Milwaukee kids are stupid - and he misspells the word "how" in his post. Brian Kilmeade's Hegseth spoiler alert: he calls him "former secretary." And we are all very proud here that one of 'our own' has reduced Bill Maher to graffiti. Further details on "My Dinner With Adolf." C-Block (37:45) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: I had literally forgotten - until I literally worked through the neighborhood - that I made my Broadway singing and dancing debut seven years ago. I mean literally, on stage, during an actual Broadway show. If it made that much of an impression on me, imagine how bored the audience was! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geschiedenis Inside
Hades & Orpheus: De Griekse Onderwereld

Geschiedenis Inside

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 51:32


In deze aflevering reizen we af naar de onderwereld. Daar waar Hades heerst over schaduwen en het onomkeerbare, daalt Orpheus af met muziek, verlangen en hoop. Van vroege voorstellingen van het hiernamaals in Mesopotamië en Egypte tot de Griekse mythen waarin leven en dood in elkaar grijpen. Hades' macht wordt tastbaar wanneer hij Persephone aan zich bindt; niet alleen als bruid, maar als seizoenssymbool van verlies en terugkeer. Orpheus daarentegen probeert de regels te buigen, zijn geliefde Eurydice terug te winnen uit het rijk waar niemand levend vertrekt.

The Marc Cox Morning Show
In Other News with Ethan: SNL Goes British, Minecraft Mayhem, and the Oscars Finally Honor Stunts

The Marc Cox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 5:45


Marc & Kim welcome Ethan for In Other News with Ethan, diving into the chaos and comedy of the week. The UK is getting its own version of Saturday Night Live in 2026—SNL UK—reigniting a format last seen in the '80s with comedy legends like Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. Meanwhile, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are turning theaters upside down over the new Minecraft movie, bringing live chickens and throwing popcorn like it's Rocky Horror Picture Show all over again. The Oscars are finally introducing a category to honor stunt coordinators—just a century late. Plus, Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane (aka McSteamy) reveals he's battling ALS but vows to keep working. And yes, we outed Ethan as a one-time Grey's fan.

ANIME JOURNEY
Wind Noise

ANIME JOURNEY

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 2:11


... and an aborted attempt at talking about the classic British comedy, Blackadder, with Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, etc.

Timeline (5.000 ans d'Histoire)
Pologne 1930 - 1995

Timeline (5.000 ans d'Histoire)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 83:01


Cette émission est réalisée en partenariat avec le film "Voyage avec mon père" (sortie le 9 avril 2025), réalisé par Julia von Heinz avec Lena Dunham, Stephen Fry, nous a donné envie de partir avec vous à la découverte de la Pologne de 1930 à 1995 !"Petit" synopsis : le film "Voyage avec mon père" retrace l'histoire d'une journaliste new-yorkaise, en 1991 après la chute du mur de Berlin, qui propose à son père, rescapé des camps, un voyage en Pologne, son pays d'origine. Elle cherche à comprendre l'histoire de sa famille, tandis que lui n'a aucune envie de déterrer le passé. Un voyage qui s'annonce compliqué !Toutes les informations sur le film : https://voyage-avec-mon-pere.lefilm.co/ et pour choisir votre séance : https://voyage-avec-mon-pere.lefilm.co/showtimes/?starts_at=1744329600000.Pologne 1930 - 1995Dans les années 1930, la Pologne est une république autoritaire dirigée par le maréchal Józef Piłsudski jusqu'à sa mort en 1935. Son régime a mis en place une forte centralisation du pouvoir, limitant les partis d'opposition, tout en cherchant à maintenir une position indépendante entre l'Allemagne nazie et l'Union soviétique. Mais en 1939, la situation bascule brutalement : le 1er septembre, l'Allemagne nazie envahit la Pologne, suivie le 17 septembre par l'invasion soviétique depuis l'est, conformément au pacte germano-soviétique. Le pays est alors démembré et occupé par les deux puissances.Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la Pologne subit des pertes humaines et matérielles immenses. Les nazis y organisent l'extermination des Juifs, notamment à Auschwitz, Treblinka et Majdanek, faisant de la Pologne le principal théâtre de la Shoah. Varsovie est détruite à plus de 80 %, notamment après l'insurrection de 1944. Malgré cela, une résistance intérieure intense se développe, tant contre les nazis que contre les Soviétiques. L'Armée de l'Intérieur (Armia Krajowa), fidèle au gouvernement polonais en exil à Londres, tente de libérer le pays avant l'arrivée de l'Armée rouge.À la fin de la guerre, en 1945, l'Union soviétique impose un régime communiste à la Pologne, malgré les engagements de Yalta. La République populaire de Pologne est proclamée, avec un gouvernement dominé par les communistes, sous le contrôle étroit de Moscou. Les décennies suivantes sont marquées par des tensions sociales, des pénuries économiques et une répression politique. En 1956, une première révolte éclate à Poznań, suivie d'un assouplissement temporaire sous Władysław Gomułka.Les années 1970 voient une modernisation économique financée par des emprunts occidentaux, sous la direction d'Edward Gierek, mais cette politique mène à une grave crise financière à la fin de la décennie. En 1980, une série de grèves dans les chantiers navals de Gdańsk donne naissance au syndicat indépendant Solidarność, dirigé par Lech Wałęsa. Ce mouvement de masse devient une force politique majeure, menaçant le pouvoir communiste.En décembre 1981, le général Wojciech Jaruzelski impose l'état de guerre pour réprimer Solidarność, mais le mouvement survit clandestinement. Après des années de pressions internes et internationales, le régime accepte d'ouvrir des négociations. En 1989, les accords de la Table ronde aboutissent à des élections partiellement libres : c'est la fin du régime communiste. Lech Wałęsa est élu président en 1990, symbolisant la transition pacifique vers la démocratie.Dans les années 1990, la Pologne amorce de profondes réformes économiques pour passer à l'économie de marché, non sans difficultés sociales. Elle entame également un rapprochement avec l'Europe occidentale et prépare son intégration future à l'Union européenne et à l'OTAN. Le pays tourne ainsi définitivement la page d'un demi-siècle de domination soviétique.En compagnie de l'historien Georges Mink, grand spécialiste de l'histoire de ce pays, et de Chochana Boukhobza, documentariste et spécialiste des camps de concentration, nous revenons sur toute cette période. Enfin, deux témoins, Chrystel et Jean, ayant fait le même type de voyage que le film, nous aident à vivre l'Histoire presque en direct.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Science Salon
What Happened to the Intellectual Dark Web?

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 79:06


Outside of the academics and activists whose ideology came to dominate the West in the second decade of the twenty-first century, arguably no group influenced public discourse as much as the Intellectual Dark Web. Challenging the intellectual and cultural orthodoxies that engulfed universities, the media, and big tech, this group—a loose collective of politically diverse intellectuals, commentators, and scholars critical of political correctness, identity politics, and cancel culture—relied on alternative platforms like podcasts, digital magazines, and YouTube to promote free speech, universal rights, and individual liberty. While the term is most commonly identified with Sam Harris, Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson, Bret and Eric Weinstein, and Joe Rogan, the group's concerns and philosophy extended more broadly to include a wide range of individuals who helped mainstream critiques of “woke” culture and a robust defense of free speech, including Steven Pinker, Michael Shermer, Jonathan Haidt, Dave Rubin, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and Stephen Fry. The Intellectual Dark Web's coherence began to unravel in the early 2020s due to internal differences (such as over the response to COVID-19 and climate change), and its full legacy and historical impact are yet to be determined. Jamie Roberts is a lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. His new book is The Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future).

Kapital
K172. Pep Martorell. El mito de Prometeo

Kapital

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 135:30


Pep Martorell es director del Barcelona Supercomputing Center, hogar del MareNostrum 5. Sentimos una extraña mezcla de fascinación y temor por las nuevas tecnologías. La ciencia tiene un impacto en el mundo en el que vivimos y la computación del superordenador soluciona problemas que no podemos tan siquiera concebir. Escribió Eduardo Mendoza en su precioso discurso de aceptación del Premio Cervantes que “las vocaciones tempranas son árboles con muchas hojas, poco tronco y ninguna raíz”. Pep, que divulga también en su propio Substack, entró en el campo de la física fascinado por los documentales de Cosmos. Carl Sagan contagió y sigue contagiando a muchos jóvenes en busca de una vocación. Ese hombre, con su pasión por la ciencia, despertó la curiosidad de muchos y mi esperanza es que este podcast haga lo mismo.Quiero dar las gracias a la Cambra de Comerç de Barcelona por haber hecho posible este episodio. Me permitieron grabar en su fantástico ático de Diagonal y no habría podido encontrar un emplazamiento mejor para la charla con Pep. La propuesta de la Cambra es atractiva para todo tipo de perfiles relacionados con el mundo de la empresa y te animo a que explores los eventos que allí organizan. La Cambra quiere ser un punto de encuentro empresarial en la ciudad de Barcelona, facilitando conexiones inesperadas y creando oportunidades en la serendipia que se genera en esos círculos. Siempre la opcionalidad del amigo Taleb, los accidentes positivos de los que te hablo en Kapital.Así narra Stephen Fry el regalo del fuego por parte de Prometeo, en su fantástico libro Los mitos griegos revisitados: “Cuando les mostró a los hombres aquel demonio saltarín y célebre danzarín, de primeras chillaron atemorizados y recularon ante las llamas. Pero la curiosidad pronto superó al miedo y comenzaron a solazarse con aquel nuevo juguete mágico, aquella sustancia, fenómeno..., llamadlo como queráis. Supieron por Prometeo que el fuego no era su enemigo sino un poderoso aliado que, convenientemente domesticado, tenía diez mil millares de usos. Prometeo pasó de una aldea a otra enseñándoles técnicas para fabricar herramientas y armas, cocer cacerolas de arcilla, cocinar carne y hornear masas de cereales, lo que enseguida desencadenó una avalancha de ventajas que supuso la prevalencia del hombre sobre la presa animal, que no podía reaccionar a las lanzas y flechas de punta metálica. No tardó mucho Zeus en bajar la mirada desde el Olimpo y ver puntos de titilante luz naranja salpicando el paisaje a su alrededor. Al instante supo lo que había sucedido. Tampoco hizo falta que le dijesen quién era el responsable. Su ira fue arrebatada y terrible. Jamás se había presenciado una furia tan extrema, tan tumultuosa, tan apocalíptica. Ni siquiera Urano, en su mutilada agonía, había experimentado una rabia tan vengativa. Urano fue vencido por un hijo que le resultaba indiferente, pero Zeus había sido traicionado por el amigo al que más amaba. Ninguna traición podía ser más terrible.”Índice:1:21 Temor ancestral a lo desconocido.8:52 Labatut ve al científico como un poeta.19:10 Mirar en el abismo del conocimiento.27:06 Las bellísimas lecciones de Sagan.30:51 Faltan chicas en las carreras STEM.42:56 La tradición catalana de comprar tecnología en Andorra.51:35 Conferencia en Solvay en 1927.1:03:15 Los misterios del big bang.1:06:58 Hablar de Newton es como hablar de Messi.1:16:51 Un superordenador en una capilla.1:25:58 Ich probiere.1:35:06 AlphaGo.1:41:53 Nobel de Química para el plegado de proteínas.1:45:59 Kasparov contra Deep Blue.1:48:23 Destrucción mutua asegurada.1:59:39 El bosón de Higgs.2:06:31 Misterios por resolver.Apuntes:Cosmos. Carl Sagan.Cosmos. Neil deGrasse TysonUn verdor terrible. Benjamín Labatut.MANIAC. Benjamín Labatut.BTG Talks. Benjamín Labatut.Beauty, truth and... physics? Murray Gell-Mann.La utilidad de lo inútil. Nuccio Ordine.El orden del tiempo. Carlo Rovelli.Cuántica. José Ignacio Latorre.

Chaplin Talks
Stephen Fry | In-Depth Conversation with the Iconic Comedian, Actor, and Writer

Chaplin Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 55:14


In this special interview, we are thrilled to sit down with the legendary Stephen Fry, whose wit and intellect have made him one of the most beloved figures in British entertainment. In this engaging conversation, Stephen reflects on his career, from his work in television, film, and literature, to his admiration for Charlie Chaplin. Stephen shares his thoughts on Chaplin's timeless impact on comedy, storytelling, and his revolutionary approach to film that continues to inspire creatives across the world. We dive deep into the parallels between Chaplin's innovative spirit and Stephen's own path in the world of comedy and writing, making for a fascinating and inspiring discussion.

Who Watches This Podcast
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Who Watches This Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 75:25


Send us a textThey did WHAT!? This month were talking about movies you didn't know that have famous actors in it.Today were talking about:2005's The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy where Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is trying to prevent his house from being bulldozed when his friend Ford Prefect (Mos Def) whisks him into outer space. It turns out Ford is an alien who has just saved Arthur from Earth's total annihilation. Ford introduces Arthur to his myriad friends, including many-headed President Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell) and sexy refugee Trillian (Zooey Deschanel). Arthur makes his way across the stars while seeking the meaning of life, or something close to it.If you guys have any request for future movie request please send us an emailat whowatchesthispodcast@gmail.com - Theme Music -Lee Rosevere - Arcade Montage - Music For Podcast 3https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/ Join the FB group page:https://www.facebook.com/WhoWatchesThisPodcast/YOUTUBE CHANNEL for commentary on shows and movies:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrexJV9qExxnAz45E0AJQMw

Spectator Radio
The Edition: massacre of the innocents, saving endangered languages & Gen Z's ‘Boom Boom' aesthetic

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 37:22


This week: sectarian persecution returns Paul Wood, Colin Freeman and Father Benedict Kiely write in the magazine this week about the religious persecution that minorities are facing across the world from Syria to the Congo. In Syria, there have been reports of massacres with hundreds of civilians from the Alawite Muslim minority targeted, in part because of their association with the fallen Assad regime. Reports suggest that the groups responsible are linked to the new Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani). For some, the true face of the country's new masters has been revealed. Whether the guilty men are punished will tell us what kind of country Syria has become since the fall of Assad's dictatorship. Speaking to those on the ground, Wood reports of fathers who were shot in front of their families, victims made to howl like dogs as they crawled through piles of corpses, and of state security forces trying to prevent survivors from photographing or talking about what had happened. But to what extent is al-Sharaa responsible? And could other minorities, like the Syrian Christian minority – one of the oldest in the world, be next? Paul and Fr Benedict joined the podcast to discuss. (1:02) Next: this century's ‘unstoppable process of language extinction' There are around 7,000 languages currently spoken across the world, but by the end of the century only 500 are expected to survive. Thus, documenting endangered languages has never been so important and this is the starting point of Lorna Gibb's new book, Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages, reviewed by Harry Ritchie in the books section of the magazine this week. What are some examples of the languages facing extinction? And should we accept this as an inevitable cultural rise and fall, or should we be working to combat this? Harry joined the podcast alongside Dr Oliver Mayeux, a sociolinguist at Cambridge, who also speaks Louisiana creole – a language spoken by fewer that 10,000 people. With special thanks to the Endangered Language Alliance, for allowing us to use a clip of the Garifuna language, who are working to document and preserve languages facing extinction across the world. (18:06) And finally: what is ‘Boom Boom', Gen Z's favourite aesthetic trend? Out are boring converse and dirty t-shirts beloved by millennial tech bros and in are high-fashion double-breasted suits and loafers, or so says Arabella Byrne who writes about the aesthetic trend defining Gen Z. American trend analyst Sean Monahan – who also coined 2013's ‘normcore' – coined the term ‘Boom Boom' to encapsulate the look and feel of the trend. Think 1980s yuppies updated for 2025 – so why exactly is it popular, and what does it tell us about today's twentysomethings? Arabella and Sean joined the podcast to discuss. (27:50) Plus: Matthew Parris, Stephen Fry, Rory Sutherland, Rachel Johnson, Philip Hensher, Sean Thomas and Petronella Wyatt reveal the worst insults they ever received from a teacher. (13:59) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

The Edition
Massacre of the innocents, saving endangered languages & Gen Z's ‘Boom Boom' aesthetic

The Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 37:21


This week: sectarian persecution returns Paul Wood, Colin Freeman and Father Benedict Kiely write in the magazine this week about the religious persecution that minorities are facing across the world from Syria to the Congo. In Syria, there have been reports of massacres with hundreds of civilians from the Alawite Muslim minority targeted, in part because of their association with the fallen Assad regime. Reports suggest that the groups responsible are linked to the new Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani). For some, the true face of the country's new masters has been revealed. Whether the guilty men are punished will tell us what kind of country Syria has become since the fall of Assad's dictatorship. Speaking to those on the ground, Wood reports of fathers who were shot in front of their families, victims made to howl like dogs as they crawled through piles of corpses, and of state security forces trying to prevent survivors from photographing or talking about what had happened. But to what extent is al-Sharaa responsible? And could other minorities, like the Syrian Christian minority – one of the oldest in the world, be next? Paul and Fr Benedict joined the podcast to discuss. (1:02) Next: this century's ‘unstoppable process of language extinction' There are around 7,000 languages currently spoken across the world, but by the end of the century only 500 are expected to survive. Thus, documenting endangered languages has never been so important and this is the starting point of Lorna Gibb's new book, Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages, reviewed by Harry Ritchie in the books section of the magazine this week. What are some examples of the languages facing extinction? And should we accept this as an inevitable cultural rise and fall, or should we be working to combat this? Harry joined the podcast alongside Dr Oliver Mayeux, a sociolinguist at Cambridge, who also speaks Louisiana creole – a language spoken by fewer that 10,000 people. With special thanks to the Endangered Language Alliance, for allowing us to use a clip of the Garifuna language, who are working to document and preserve languages facing extinction across the world. (18:06) And finally: what is ‘Boom Boom', Gen Z's favourite aesthetic trend? Out are boring converse and dirty t-shirts beloved by millennial tech bros and in are high-fashion double-breasted suits and loafers, or so says Arabella Byrne who writes about the aesthetic trend defining Gen Z. American trend analyst Sean Monahan – who also coined 2013's ‘normcore' – coined the term ‘Boom Boom' to encapsulate the look and feel of the trend. Think 1980s yuppies updated for 2025 – so why exactly is it popular, and what does it tell us about today's twentysomethings? Arabella and Sean joined the podcast to discuss. (27:50) Plus: Matthew Parris, Stephen Fry, Rory Sutherland, Rachel Johnson, Philip Hensher, Sean Thomas and Petronella Wyatt reveal the worst insults they ever received from a teacher. (13:59) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Guru Viking Podcast
Ep297: Boarding on Insanity - Piers Cross

Guru Viking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 114:06


In this episode I am once again joined by Piers Cross, ex-Buddhist monk, coach, and creator of the documentary “Boarding on Insanity”. Piers explains the British boarding school system, examines its history and social context, and reveals how and why boarding school attendance is seen by many as a pathway to power. Piers recalls his own boarding school experience, the trauma and subsequent breakdown it caused, and describes the dynamic of the “privilege double-bind”. Piers recounts his years as a Buddhist monk, how he navigated suicide attempts and self harm with meditation and community support, and the powerful mystical experiences he encountered during his religious practice. Piers lists over two dozen leading figures in the arts, business, and politics who attended boarding school and reflects on the possibility of a leadership class affected by abandonment and dissociation by elite educational institutions. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep297-boarding-on-insanity-piers-cross Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Military family upbringing and alcoholic father 03:42 - Going to boarding school at 11 years old 05:36 - History of British boarding schools 08:23 - Pathway to power 10:19 - Oxbridge emphasis 11:37 - The old boys network and breaking parental attachment 14:42 - Is the education better? 17:48 - IQ vs emotional intelligence 20:31 - A typical day at boarding school 23:30 - Piers' boarding school trauma and learning to dissociate 27:07 - Suicide of Piers' best friend 29:37 - Resilience vs dissociation and avoidant attachment 32:48 - Resurfacing trauma in the 30s and 40s 33:28 - Richard Branson, David Cameron, Bear Grylls, and John Peel 34:36 - Trauma of neglect 36:53 - Idealisation, cover up, and not listening to children 41:45 - The privilege double-bind 47:32 - After boarding school & city career 51:03 - Depression and breakdown 53:07 - Laughed at by the doctor 54:31 - Death of Piers' father and work in Africa 56:41 - 3.5 years in a Buddhist monastery 59:37 - A sense of coming home 01:02:22 - Taking the 8 precepts 01:03:30 - Ordination, self harm, and suicidal ideation 01:06:31 - The support and kindness of the other monks 01:09:26 - Struggles with meditation 01:12:03 - Reading scriptures and other Buddhist books 01:14:00 - Tastes of transcendence 01:14:55 - Profound experience of childlike mind 01:16:35 - Healing avoidant attachment 01:20:10 - Working with dreams 01:21:10 - Tears and connecting to emotion 01:22:41 - Buddhist doctrine about suicide and hell 01:25:14 - The power of initiation 01:27:13 - Leaving the monastery 01:28:08 - Piers shows his journal 01:29:33 - After the monastery and work with board school survivors 01:33:15 - “Boarding on Insanity” documentary 01:33:28 - Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Justin Welby 01:37:05 - Cover ups and a societal flip 01:39:30 - Prince Charles, Stephen Fry, Ranulph Fiennes, Gabriel Byrne, Roald Dahl, Harry Windsor, 01:41:00 - JFK, Princess Diana, Charles Spencer, Aldous Huxley, Richard Beard, Jeremy Paxman, 01:41:26 - Elon Musk, Mini Driver, Eddie Izzard, Princess Catherine, Rupert Murdoch, 01:44:46 - Piers' 3hr daily practice 01:46:44 - Taoist Tantric Arts 01:47:59 - Piers' advice for taking on new practices 01:49:37 - Piers' meditation practice 01:51:02 - Closing remarks and advice for ex-boarders … To find our more about Piers Cross, visit: - https://www.youtube.com/@pierscross - https://www.piers-cross.com/ - https://www.boardingoninsanity.com/ … 
For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com … Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

NO FLICKS GIVEN
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

NO FLICKS GIVEN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 77:44


Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a 2011 period mystery action film and a sequel to the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, respectively, alongside Noomi Rapace as Madame Simza "Sim" Heron, Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty, Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes, Kelly Reilly as Mary Morstan, Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade, William Houston as Constable Clark and Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler.Listen in as Connor, Peter and Frank cover this near-forgotten sequel from the 2010s, doing a deep dive on all things Sherlock Holmes.

Life And Life Only
Episode 56- Advertising & Lifestyle Design (Part 2 of 2)

Life And Life Only

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 58:25


Completing our foray into advertising, mostly using Antony's talk on Julian Charles's excellent podcast ‘The Mind Renewed' back in 2015, we dive deeper into Edward Bernays's work and then segue into the darker underbelly of the craft, including the engineering of a military coup and the truly egregious and unethical snaring of innocent hearts and minds involved in advertising to children. On a lighter note we mention a few points made in Neil Sanders's very entertaining presentation called ‘The Art of Creating Reality' (see show notes). From there we talk about an excellent short video called ‘Your Lifestyle Has Already Been Designed' (see show notes again) and how we have been trapped into a certain way of life. There are a few words from Antony at the end of the talk on this subject, and Antony and Julian offer some advice for combatting the controlling force of advertising.   See you on the other side for another episode soon   We hope you enjoy the show! If so, please subscribe, like, share etc...    Feedback to lifeandlifeonlypod@gmail.com   Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lifeandlife75   Twitter https://twitter.com/lifeonly75   Support the show at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno   Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts, life coaching)  https://www.antonyrotunno.com   Antony's John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com   If you are interested in very affordable Life Coaching, or know someone who might be, you can contact Antony on lifeandlifeonlypod@gmail.com   Link to Julian's website/podcast and our original talk in full https://www.themindrenewed.com https://www.themindrenewed.com/episodes/2014-15/717-ep020   episode links Edward Bernays: A Brief History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdQ6HIzaSm4   ‘Company Store' by Dissident Prophet (with lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcx3T_UoHsU   Consuming Kids: The Commercialisation of Childhood (2008 doc) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMaRsR7orTk   How Advertising Rewires Kids' Brains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGN1ZEABk_Y   Neil Sanders - The Art of Creating Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXIRBU0LVWI   Your Lifestyle Has Already Been Designed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufeavz7d0GU   A Parent's Guide to Resisting Television Advertising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdQYMG0JnWw   Rory Sutherland's superb TED talks ‘Perspective Is Everything' and ‘Life Lessons of an Ad Man' https://www.ted.com/talks/rory_sutherland_perspective_is_everything https://www.ted.com/talks/rory_sutherland_life_lessons_from_an_ad_man   Stephen Fry can't stop shopping! (go to 44.55) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECv-24Ruu-o

The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast
The Secret of Sherlock Holmes - Part 1

The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 97:48


In part one of our investigation into the hit stage play (which ran between 1988 and 1989 in London's West End), we explore the secrets behind the making of this very special production - which was near and dear to the heart of Jeremy Brett.  We also share recollections from the creative team behind The Secret and examine the trials and tribulations that Jeremy and Edward overcame to meet the expectations of their adoring public. The Secret Of Sherlock Holmes Stage Play (Act 1): https://youtu.be/yykamX592AY?si=95pftWL4YWjhCRmF The Secret Of Sherlock Holmes Stage Play (Act 2): https://youtu.be/O3EBVWgFXns?si=L6rfVy7mjR6Wh2it Submit feedback to contact@sherlockpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sherlockpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherlockpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherlockpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/SherlockPod Web: http://sherlockpodcast.com/ Sherlockian Relics: https://sherlockian-relics-collection.myshopify.com/ Merch: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LukeHolwerda

The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast
The Secret of Sherlock Holmes - Part 2

The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 133:02


In part two of our Secret coverage, Gus and Luke dive even deeper into the play, sharing rare ephemera from the show, including previously unheard recordings of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke.  We also hear a formerly unreleased Secret discussion with the late author David Stuart Davies.  And, our producer David joins us for Mrs. Hudson's Housekeeping as we catch up on Sherlockian news after a long hiatus!  Plus, listener telegrams, Hound podcast feedback, and more!  Show notes: Secret Script PDF: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVerOa8hLhGXYi3CGoEaOtaYcIxZc8b_QvAq9zvf9D4/edit?tab=t.0 Secret Play Photos: https://goodnessgracious.co.uk/index.php/browse-our-catalogue/category/12-sherlock-holmes The Beekeepers Picnic (with Alison Skilbeck): https://impress.games/press-kit/afootgames/the-beekeepers-picnic 4K AI YouTube Episode Upscales: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMD9ghErEvtwRx0Cspiim_GWPL5Mu18s8&si=1MoJLml7qqCqLSHk Please remember to like and subscribe!  Submit feedback to contact@sherlockpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sherlockpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherlockpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherlockpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/SherlockPod Web: http://sherlockpodcast.com/ Sherlockian Relics: https://sherlockian-relics-collection.myshopify.com/ Merch: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LukeHolwerda  

Sitting Under A Tree
Ep 379 - Countless Summer Mornings

Sitting Under A Tree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 41:20


I'm all over the shop on the podcast today... I got a tattoo on my butt on Thursday night... I'm $12k in debt... I saw the new Captain America movie on Sunday night and I absolutely hated it... my money from Perth hasn't come through yet... tickets for Adelaide are still selling well... I'm leaving Australia in 5 months. I can't seem to relax and just settle.   I've been watching this Australian show 'Mr Inbetween' on the recommendation of a friend and it is absolutely fantastic! Not only is it funny and dark, it is also recognisably Australian, set in Australia with Australian people as it's characters. Also the guy who created has worked for like twenty years to get this thing made, and he stars in it and is absolutely incredible. What a triumph of artistic vision! This stands in such stark contrast to the utter contempt in which 'Captain America' holds its audience. I sat through two hours of explosions and violent thudding and was bored the entire time - a truly pathetic offering.   I'm reading 'Odyssey' by Stephen Fry, and there's a poem at the start called 'Ithaca' by C. P. Cavafy that has really resonated with me this week. It begins, "When you start on your way to Ithaca // pray that the journey be long", and goes on to describe a life full of "countless summer mornings"; full of adventure and discovery. He says "Always keep Ithaca fixed in your mind ... Yet do not hurry the journey at all".   I take inspiration from the story of Scott Ryan who created 'Mr Inbetween' - he has Ithaca fixed in his mind. I also take inspiration from everyone who worked on 'Captain America', these poor souls lost at sea. I try to remember not to hurry my journey:   "... better that it lasts for many years and you arrive an old man on the island, rich from all that you have gained on the way, not counting on Ithaca for riches. For Ithaca gave you the splendid voyage: without her you would never have embarked. She has nothing more to give you now."

The Gobeski/Wallace Report Podcast
Episode 287 - SFS #16: V for Vendetta

The Gobeski/Wallace Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 80:59


Amber Elby and Dan Hess are back on the 16th edition of our Sci-Fi Shuffle to talk about the 2008 film "V for Vendetta", along with the usual cast of characters. Of course, we have to start the discussion arguing whether this even QUALIFIES as sci-fi. The movie makes us all feel bad, despite the sweet-ass kills. But don't let that stop you from watching it - just temporarily deny the existence of all events outside the story itself and you'll be fine!

The Cryptid Factor
#103 The Oarfish Issue

The Cryptid Factor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 64:28


Many say Oarfish are an omen for disaster about to strike - Well consider yourself warned! In this chaotic episode we have Dan battling with psychic abilities, crocodiles mimicking drowning humans, overwhelming feelings of being a mermaid and AI (quite rudely) requesting all humans to die...promptly followed by AI romance! A fresh new book idea is brewing which is fitting as it turns out we are in the midst of the World Smartest Man AND the Stephen Fry of New Zealand and to top it all off, who doesn't love a good cliff hanger? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Good Practice Podcast
429 — Developing leaders at the National Trust

The Good Practice Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 36:31


The National Trust is Europe's largest conservation charity, established 130 years ago to look after the UK's nature, beauty and history. Its leaders have diverse areas of focus, from protecting woodland to managing properties – and even running a gold mine!  In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross G and Ross D find out just how the Trust develops these leaders, with Development Specialist Carole Thelwall-Jones.  We discuss:  how a leader needs to think ‘to be' lists, rather than ‘to do' lists;  how leadership development is structured at the National Trust;  how L&D professionals can help new leaders let go of what helped them succeed in the past.  During the discussion, Carole referenced Leadership: Plain and Simple, by Steve Radcliffe.  Ross G referenced our ‘Building Better Managers' report.  Carole also discussed the 4D instructional design model, and Roffey Park's report ‘The Expert as Leader'.   In ‘What I Learned This Week', Ross D recommended The Racket: On Tour with Tennis's Golden Generation – and the other 99%, by Conor Niland.  Carole discussed Roko's basilisk and Stephen Fry's lecture AI: A means to an end or a means to the end?  Ross G discussed ‘The Illusion of Explanatory Depth'.  For more on the National Trust, visit their website: nationaltrust.org.uk  For more from us, visit mindtools.com. There you'll also find details of our Manager Skill Builder, our on-demand management development program that intelligently adapts to every user.   Connect with our speakers     If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:  Ross Garner  Ross Dickie  Carole Thelwall-Jones 

The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Hugh Jackman, The First Idiot File, THEY'RE NOT RARE! - The Best of Triple M's Rush Hour - Monday 13th January 2025

The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 37:41


Before JB and Billy return live next Monday, we've dug deep... (like really, REALLY deep) into the archives to find their very best stuff from the first 15 years of the Rush Hour. We start with Stephen Fry's take on Jonny Bairstow's Ashes Stumping, before looking at JB's early-career media work in Adelaide. We go all the way back to 2011 for Billy's first Idiot File, new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter reveals why away trips could be an issue for him, and we go back to show number one in 2010 - when Hugh Jackman joined the boys as their very first guest. Entourage star Jeremy Piven talks about running lines with his Mum, we go back to the origin of JB's Tawny Frogmouth saga, we look at Billy's top 10 cockups of all time, then he interviews a mascot. Finally, we've found one of Billy's greatest jokes everSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv New Year Honours Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians on list Nationwide boss Women working at home could risk missing out Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce deal US Treasury says it was hacked by China in major incident Laura Kenny Can elite sport damage womens fertility Gaza babies dying from the cold as winter temperatures drop Primrose Hill jewellery raid victims offer up to 1.5m in rewards Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Tory criticism Two Oregon men found dead while searching for Bigfoot Sophie Ellis Bextor Saltburn led to 110 gigs in 2024

The Red Box Politics Podcast
Making the Honours List

The Red Box Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 33:45


The 2025 New Years Honours list has being released, with Former England football manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry amongst those to be knighted. But how have politicians fared? James Marriott and Libby Purves join Ed to unpack the politics of the day, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Warnings of snow, wind and rain across the UK for New Year Myleene Klass Miscarriage is not dark secret to hide singer says as she is made MBE South Korea plane crash Why was there a wall near the runway Trinidad and Tobago declares emergency as murder rate soars US Treasury says it was hacked by China in major incident Jewellery worth 10m stolen from home in St Johns Wood in London New Year Honours Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians on list Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident The man who jumped a double decker bus over Tower Bridges gap Liam Payne Five charged in connection with singers death

My Time Capsule
Best of 2024 - Part 2

My Time Capsule

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 72:03


The best of our guests from 2024! Part 2 features Arthur Smith, Maisie Adam, Rosie Holt, Toby Tarrant, Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Major General Chip Chapman, Daliso Chapona, Madeline Smith, Nick Newman, Maria McErlane, Simon Brodkin, Tom Baldwin, George Monbiot, Stevie Martin, Jon Holmes, Sophie Duker, Suzi Perry and Jason Manford.Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Stephen Fry treats his chronic pain as a friend The uplifting science stories that turned heads in 2024 Hawaii volcano Warning after toddler nearly runs off cliff Blackburn Third murder arrest after Christmas Day pub row death Three migrants die attempting English Channel crossing On the fifth day of Christmas Norfolks five gold rings Who died in 2024 Notable deaths of the year Putin reaches 25 years in charge of Russia, but has he taken care of country, asks Steve Rosenberg Thousands protest in Georgia ahead of political showdown Manchester Airport train services hit by 100k cable theft

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
The Rosebud Selection Box

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 56:21


Today it's time to put away the Christmas chocolates and instead feast on this Rosebud Selection Box. Forget the Celebrations, this is the Christmas treat you've been waiting for. It's a chance to catch up on the best bits of Rosebud so far, and to indulge in some funny, moving and fascinating moments from some of our favourite guests: including Dame Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Dame Mary Berry, Sir Michael Palin, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Dame Maureen Lipman, Miriam Margolyes, Dame Joanna Lumley, Sir Keir Starmer, Richard Ayoade, Prue Leith, Rick Stein, Clare Balding, Pam Ayres and Terry Pendry. If you know someone who you'd like to introduce to Rosebud - this could be the episode for them! Or if you'd just like to listen again to some of our most memorable moments - enjoy this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss
A Hitchmas Gift For All -Audio Version

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 99:11


A year ago, John Richards the head of the Atheist UK approached me about the idea of celebrating Christopher Hitchens with a Hitchmas event, near Christmas, and on or about the anniversary of Christopher's death, on Dec 15, 2011. I realized that to do it right would require time and organization, and the proper panelists. I was thrilled that Christopher's friends and mine, Stephen Fry, Richard Dawkins, and Douglas Murray agreed to be part of the event, and that the HowTo Academy, which organizes wonderful events in London, several of which I had done before, agreed to coordinate the logistics with The Origins Project Foundation. A year later, the sold-out event happened, and we decided in advance to record it appropriately, with 5 cameras, and to have Gus and Luke Holwerda, who directed and filmed The Unbelievers, and with whom I began The Origins Podcast, edit the final product.As a special Holiday gift, we are making the advert free video version available to both paid and free subscribers here on Critical Mass. This post has the audio version for those who prefer that. If you want to watch the video, open the other Critical Mass post we are releasing this morning. Our YouTube channel will also host the video, and I encourage you to subscribe to that channel as well if you wish. No matter how you watch it, or listen to it (we will make the audio available on iTunes etc), we hope you find this set of reminiscences and the ensuing discussion a wonderful reminder of a remarkable man, and that it inspires you as much as Christopher inspired us. Happy Holidays to you all. Lawrence M. Krauss Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Happened Here
Darkness is Cheap, and Scrooge Liked It

Happened Here

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 15:03


A Christmas Special - revisiting one of our favourite episodes about the writing of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", originally introduced by Stephen Fry with a discussion between the author Viel Richardson and Robbie Stamp about what Dickens means to them.

My Time Capsule
My Christmas Time Capsule 2024

My Time Capsule

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 91:56


Mike asks some of our guests from the past year (plus a few clips from our original Christmas episodes from 4 years ago) for something to put in a Christmas Time Capsule! Featuring Jason Manford, Stephen Fry, Arthur Smith, Maria McErlane, Rick Wakeman, Sonali Shah, Lauren Pattison, John O'Farrell, Ellie White, Andy Hamilton, Karl Howman, Aneka Rice, Tony Hawks, Michelle Brasier, Toby Hadoke and Professor Sophie Scott.Warning: Possible grown up chat about Father Christmas!Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukrainecast
Stephen Fry reads a Ukrainian Christmas story

Ukrainecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 8:52


Back in the summer, the actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry came into the Ukrainecast studio to discuss his visit to Ukraine to see how war is impacting the country's mental health.To mark Christmas Day, he reads a short Christmas story which touches on some of the challenges Ukrainians face this winter.‘Miracle in the Darkness' is a short story from the book ‘Brave Tales' by Iryna Vyhovska and Victoria Murovana. It was published by ACCA, in association with Suspilne media, Movlennia department.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode you can visit BBC Action Line on www.bbc.co.uk/actionlineThe producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Lizzy McNeill. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

TRIGGERnometry
The Rise of the Right is the Left's Fault - Stephen Fry

TRIGGERnometry

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 65:35


Stephen Fry is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director, narrator and writer. Sponsor: Protect your home with 60% off any new SimpliSafe system. Go to https://SIMPLISAFE.COM/TRIGGER Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Intercom Podcast
Off Script: Brian Eno and Stephen Fry take on AI

Inside Intercom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 19:48


Welcome to a very special, limited-time only episode of Off Script, where two of the world's most compelling cultural voices – musical pioneer, visual artist, and activist Brian Eno and award-winning actor, author, and comedian Stephen Fry – come together to unpack the profound transformation AI is bringing to our world.Fry and Eno joined us at Pioneer, Intercom's first-ever AI customer service summit, where they explored AI's vast potential while interrogating its implications. These two legends have seen multiple technological upheavals up close, as participants and first-hand observers, and they share a unique perspective on how this latest wave of tech disruption might reshape our creative and social landscapes.What emerges, through a blend of hilarious anecdotes and profound insights, is a nuanced examination of AI that's both optimistic and cautiously critical. While celebrating AI's ability to transform everything from customer service to creative expression, they remind us of important lessons learned from the era of the internet, smartphones, and social media.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aht2l0wT6pgNewsletters:Sign up for The Ticket: A twice-monthly newsletter bursting with all the insights, trends, tips, and assets your team needs to embrace the future of customer service. https://www.intercom.com/blog/newsletterSign up for Intercom on Product: a monthly newsletter sharing our latest thinking on building and designing great products, and how that's changing in the age of AI. https://inter.com/productpodcastSay hi on

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
In Conversation | Greek myths in the Middle Ages- with Stephen Fry

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 37:43


Stephen Fry joins Dan to discuss his latest book, Odyssey, and how Greek myths have delighted people for thousands of years, right through the Middle Ages to the current day. Plus, Britain's secret origins as “a new Troy”. Image Credit - Billie Charity and Haye Festival A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted by Dan Jones and Stephen Fry Producer - Georgia Mills Assistant Producer - David Pearce Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Eric Ryan Marketing - Kieran Lancini Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices