Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Fry

Donald Trump has stepped up his diplomatic assault on the government of Brazil's left- wing president, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. He's signed an executive order which brings total tariffs on Brazilian goods to fifty percent. At the same time, the US Treasury has imposed financial sanctions on the senior Brazilian judge overseeing the criminal case for coup plotting against Brazil's former leader, Jair Bolsonaro. We speak to Brazilian ambassador to London, Antonio Patriota.Also, we speak to Yehuda Cohen - the father of an Israeli soldier taken hostage on October 7th -- who tells us he thinks the recognition of a Palestinian state will help pressure his government to get his son home. And the actor Stephen Fry on playing a formidable aristocratic woman in Oscar Wilde's most famous play, the Importance of Being Earnest.(Photo: President Trump and Brazilian then-President Bolsonaro at Mar-a-Lago in 2020. Credit: Getty Images)

We're in the home stretch of the 60th Birthday Blitz at Hogwarts Professor! On the first of the last four days of July, Nick and John return to the books at a reader's suggestion in order to give a Lake and Shed reading of the original Newt Scamander textbook, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Nick relays everything you need to know about the genesis of this work and John talks about Rowling's comments to Stephen Fry in a 2022 interview about “archetypal” animals and the importance of understanding them because human beings are story-telling animals. Her discussion of the Lethifold and Niffler are especially challenging and illuminating. Enjoy!New to the Lake and Shed Kanreki Birthday series? Here's what we're doing:On 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, will be celebrating her 60th birthday. This celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, are reading through Rowling's twenty-one published works and reviewing them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' is the biographical source of her inspiration; the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age. You can hear Nick and John discuss this process and their birthday project at the first entry in this series of posts: Happy Birthday, JKR! A Lake and Shed Celebration of her Life and Work.Tomorrow? John and Nick act on the reader suggestion that we give a Lake and Shed reading of Tales of Beedle the Bard. Nick tells the ‘Three Year Summer' background of the Wizarding World's Fairy Tale collection and John talks about ‘The Hairy Heart.' Stay tuned!Links to posts mentioned in today's Lake and Shed conversation for further reading:The J. K. Rowling 2022 Interview with Stephen Fry about the ‘Archetypes' of Fantastic Beast — and Why We Love Story* Etymology of ‘Bejesus'* Stephen Fry's Views on ReligionLiminal Women: Mermaids and Swan Maidens in Galbraith's Strike Novels (Beatrice Groves)Troubled Blood: A Jungian Reading Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

“Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” —  Iván AntezanaAdrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru's growing secular community.Topics we cover ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition ✔︎ Why “the atheist closet” remains so deep in Peru ✔︎ Lessons from the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator ✔︎ Designing inclusive, inter-faith-friendly ceremonies ✔︎ Building a social enterprise to fund legal and social aid ✔︎ Partnering with wedding planners and funeral homes ✔︎ Strategies for nurturing a visible humanist communityThe Peruvian Atheist Association (APERAT) continues to work toward a freer, more rational, and truly secular Peru. In a context of growing authoritarianism, censorship, and setbacks in fundamental rights, secular activism is more urgent than ever. APERAT invite individuals, collectives, and organizations who share these values to get in touch and, if possible, offer financial support to sustain public campaigns, events, and advocacy efforts in defence of freedom of conscience and the separation of church and state.Connect with APERATWebsite – aperat.org.peCeremonies – ceremoniaslaicas.latEmail – contacto@aperat.org.peAdrián Núñez, Instagram – @sobranmagufosIván Antezana Quiroz, Instagram – @iaq66Episode References & Resources

VIDEO EPISODE ALERT! Our first ever full video episode here at Life's a Beach towers. Head to Spotify to see the full conversation and subscribe to the show for future video episodes. Enjoy the brilliant chat with British actor, comedian, presenter, author, director and broadcasting legend - Stephen Fry. What a pleasure it is to welcome him onto the show. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We present the first of two episodes in the lead-up to Antony's upcoming milestone birthday. The main part of this episode features extracts from the first two sections of Matt Haig's excellent and popular 2015 book ‘Reasons To Stay Alive'.   This profound, readable and sometimes humorous book details Haig's recovery from ‘a sustained bout of anxiety and depression', and Antony interjects with (hopefully useful) observations and ideas for containment of negative feelings and emotions.   This is preceded by a look at anxiety and depression in terms of definitions, causes, symptoms and possible treatments.   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   episode links ‘Reasons To Stay Alive' by Matt Haig https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25733573-reasons-to-stay-alive   Stephen Fry's 2-part documentary ‘The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtImgnj5DN0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECv-24Ruu-o   LALO's previous explorations of depression (Ep 28) and Life Coaching (episodes 19 & 44) https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/e/episode-28-an-uplifting-conversation-about-depression/   https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/e/episode-19-life-coaching-creativity-communal-experience-mental-health/ https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/e/episode-44-life-coaching-the-inner-game-part-1-of-3/   Treatments for depression in the UK https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/conditions/depression/treatment/   The surprising benefits of journalling https://www.verywellhealth.com/journaling-7498123   Robert Greene: Imagined Pain vs. Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si93W7aO08U   Alain De Botton on ‘The News' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4aAJrJB6h0   F**k It: The Ultimate Spiritual Way https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4837266-f-k-it

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes two legendary guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 14th July 2025.This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark is joined by Allison Anders, the director of Gas Food Lodging and Grace of My Heart, to talk about her work. She talks about her experiences of working on Paris, Texas, and about her bucket list project, Paul Is Dead.Mark is also joined by best beloved writer, actor, and broadcaster Stephen Fry, who reflects on his enduring relationship with cinema, storytelling, and satire.In the first half of the 14 July MK3D show, uploaded last week, Mark was joined by Barbara Broccoli and John Carney to discuss the stage to screen production of Sing Street, and by actor and writer Arinzé Kene to talk about Harvest.Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:Love and MercyGrace of My HeartGas, Food, LodgingPaul Is DeadParis, TexasThe Odyssey, Christopher NolanThe Return, Uberto Pasolini, Ralph FiennesOh Brother Where Art ThouThe HobbitThere and Back AgainGaslight, Thorold Dickinson, Anton Walbrook, Diana WynyardThe Life and Death of Colonel BlimpFury, Fritz Lang, Spencer Tracy, Sylvia SidneyDambusters, Peter JacksonGuests in This Episode:Allison AndersStephen FryOpening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)These films are essential viewing.Watch them. Love them. Share them.They are masterpieces.MK3D is a production of HLA AgencyThis episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant British actor, comedian, presenter, author, director and broadcasting legend - Stephen Fry. What a pleasure it is to welcome him onto the show. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

את רשימת הדמויות שגילם, הספרים שכתב והמערכונים שבהם השתתף ואשר הפכו את סטיבן פריי ליקירם של כל מי שיש בנשמתם ולו שמץ של אנגלופיליה –אין טעם למנות, אבל אי אפשר שלא לציין שלאחרונה הוא קיבל תואר אבירות מטעם מלך בריטניה והוא כעת סר סטיבן. בשיחתנו התברר שאף שהוא אדם רגשן מאוד הוא אינו מתאבל –פשוט משום שהוא לא מבין את המושג ״אֶבל״ ולא לגמרי בטוח שיש מי שמבינים את משמעותו. את המוות, לעומת זאת, הוא מכיר ומבין היטב, משוכנע שהוא חיוני ביותר ומקווה מאוד שהניסיונות להעניק לבני האדם חיי נצח לא יצליחו. ⁠⁠עקבו אחר הפודקאסט בפייסבוק⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ותוכלו גם לכתוב לי שם)  את שם הפודקאסט קוראת הפעם תמר מור-סלעLogo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liron Cohen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Woke Up This Morning, by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Till Paradiso⁠⁠⁠⁠השיחה בשפה האנגלית

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-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Andrew Copson speaks to actor, writer, and Humanists UK patron Stephen Fry about his life and career, touching on everything from his concerns that near-universal perspectives on equality could be under threat from prejudiced AI models, to the intriguing paradox of human behaviour in relation to the individual vs the mass. He delves into our innate moral sense of right and wrong, as well as the value of uncertainty. Please note: there are some quality issues with Andrew's audio. What I Believe was the title of two separate essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the philosopher EM Forster in the early 20th century. These two humanists set out their approach to life, their fundamental worldview, in a way that was accessible to all. In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, speaks to humanists today to understand more about what they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by. Humanists UK is the national charity working on behalf of non religious people to advance free thinking and promote a tolerant society. If you'd like to support the podcast or find out more about the humanist approach to life or the work that we do, please visit humanists.uk. If you like what you see, please consider joining as a member. You can follow Humanists UK on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok – and please remember to leave a 5 star review! What I Believe is produced by Sophie Castle.

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes a trio of outstanding guests for a lively evening of film and conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 14th July 2025.Barbara Broccoli and John Carney join Mark to talk about Sing Street, the joyous, music-filled coming-of-age story originally brought to life on screen by Carney, now reimagined for the stage. As producers of the new production opening at the Lyric Hammersmith on 18 July, they discuss the creative journey from film to musical theatre and the power of music to transcend time and appeal to a wide range of audiences. Also on the show is actor and playwright Arinzé Kene, who stars in Harvest, an adaptation of Jim Crace's acclaimed novel, directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari. With its UK cinema release set for Friday 18 July, Arinzé shares his thoughts on the film's exploration of rural upheaval, tradition, and transformation.This is the first half of the 14 July MK3D show. In Part 2, Mark is joined by Allison Anders, the director of Gas Food Lodging and Grace of My Heart, and beloved writer, actor, and broadcaster Stephen Fry, who reflects on his enduring relationship with cinema, storytelling, and satire.Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:Sing Street (Lyric Hammersmith, opens 18 July)Harvest (in cinemas 18 July)OnceBegin AgainBuena Vista Social ClubJames BondCrooklynGuests in This Episode:Barbara BroccoliJohn CarneyArinzé KeneOpening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)These films are essential viewing.Watch them. Love them. Share them.They are masterpieces.MK3D is a production of HLA AgencyThis episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone who loves P.G. Wodehouse knows Jeeves and Wooster, Blandings Castle and the Oldest Member golf stories. But what of the man himself? His early life as a sensation on Broadway? His extraordinary seven-days-a-week work ethic? The truth about his attempts to flee the Nazis, scuppered by an unreliable car, before he was interned and pressured into making wartime broadcasts for the German regime? His later life in the US, and his sadness at never returning to the UK — even to collect his eventual knighthood? These are some of the things that fuelled a conversation a decade ago between Robert Daws and Stephen Fry, which set Daws off on a road that will lead him to the stage at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh this summer, playing the role of P.G. Wodehouse in a one-man show, Wodehouse in Wonderland.'Stephen mentioned that very few people know anything about P.G. Wodehouse the writer,' he said. 'They might know about the scandal around him in the Second World War, but apart from that, not really anything. And we thought there should be something.'That led to Daws speaking to William Humble, a friend, collaborator, screenwriter and playwright who happened to have been working on an unproduced screenplay about Wodehouse. The play Wodehouse in Wonderland was ready within weeks, went on tour a couple of years ago, and is now back on stage at the Edinburgh festival to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Wodehouse's death.We're delighted that Robert was able to join us on the Country Life Podcast to talk about Wodehouse's life and career, from his little-known start as a writer of smash-hit shows on Broadway — he was a huge success before he wrote a single word about Jeeves and Wooster — through to his final years living in the US.Wodehouse in Wonderland is at Tabard in London from July 20-22 and at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh from July 30 to August 25, 2025.Episode creditsHost, editor and producer: Toby KeelGuest: Robert DawsMusic: JuliusH via PixabayBack next week: James Fisher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of a new series Dominic re-shares the most popular episode of this show so far! Bleak House with the inimitable Stephen Fry who takes the listener on an intricate journey through the fog and mystery of Dickens' thrilling masterpiece.And reading extracts from Esther's narrative is the brilliant Sally ScottAnd here is a link to Miriam Margolyes' unabridged audiobook of Bleak House mentioned in the episodeSupport the showIf you'd like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrardThank you so much!Host: Dominic GerrardSeries Artwork: Léna GibertOriginal Music: Dominic GerrardThank you for listening!

As a child, Stephen Fry says he was obsessed with the gods and heroes of ancient Greek myth the way other boys were obsessed with comic books or football players. Today, the actor, author and director's enthusiasm for those stories is undiminished. Fry joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about his epic project of reimagining and retelling these timeless tales for a modern audience – including his fourth and final book in the series, Odyssey – and why he believes its hero, Odysseus, remains a hero for our times.

Big Birthday trip with Jasi to see his Great Grandmother and Miscellaneous Cousins.  All in all, a Great Adventure.  Yaroslav Breus cooking at the front line.  Stephen Fry and what he reads.  Stephen Sondheim's papers head to the Library of Congress.  The Pope returns to Castel Gandolfo.  Students sue Columbia.  Jack Kleinsinger: lawyer/jazz impresario.  Mortimer Matz and Nathan's Hot Dogs. Credits: Talent:  Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Engineer: Elizabeth Easton Aziz Art:  Zeke Abuhoff

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Globe and Mail's Paul Waldie and Kelly Malone from The Canadian Press about tensions facing Canada's trade relationships, The Sunday Magazine's Pete Mitton looks at what's lost when physical signatures are replaced by digital analogues, actor and raconteur Stephen Fry explores why ancient Greek myths still have great resonance in our modern world, and as the beaver marks 50 years as an official symbol of Canada, we consider what our national markers say about us.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with author Stephen Fry - OdysseyLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

136. "I've been listening to about 25 hours of Stephen Fry, whispering things about Greek stuff in my ears." Hello listeners, thanks for stopping by the dungeon once again. Its another casual chat, round-up type of episode. Jamie has watched a dark comedy from Spain, and a documentary about notorious local killers, Fred and Rose West. Mark has watched the latest offering in the Predator franchise, and been hanging out in his book nook. All this and some comic book chit chat as well. As usual, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly irritate or offend. Hope you find something about it redeeming, if you do, please leave a comment or follow us on Facebook. Thanks dunge heads!#thecoffeetable #predatorkillerofkillers #exquisitecorpses #greekmyth

Show NotesIn recent episodes we have discussed Design Arguments and Intelligent Design. Here we cover another chapter from the 50 Arguments for Faith book which explains the apparent suboptimal Design. It is interesting to see what reasons Intelligent Design proponents give.   One suggestion is: "We must also remember that the world we are observing is not the original creation. It is a corrupted version of The Creation." This leads us into discussing the Fall as an explanation for Natural Suffering, a widely held view in Christianity. The journey of discussion will be continued next episode. Links:The 50 Arguments for Faith book: “Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy and Science” by Mike Licona and William Dembski.  (It can be found on Amazon.) The famous video clip with Stephen Fry talking about worms burrowing out of children's eyes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suvkwNYSQo Justin Brierley's response video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klPr708VWDk Doubts Aloud Links:Please give feedback, meet Ed's challenge on suffering in the Old Testament and ask questions using:  doubtsaloud@gmail.com

Jonny and Heather process their weekend, which included domestic packing, Pride celebrations, and the threat of WWIII starting in the Middle East. They turn from this big bomb to the bombshell the SCOTUS dropped in its US v. Skrmetti decision. There is quite a lot of fallout already from that explosive ruling. In the back half of the show they explore queer and trans joy as activists' strategy and tactic, starting with an empowering gift from a fan of the show. The fight isn't over, folks, and we will prevail!

Here's a preview of a new audiobook, Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth, which celebrates the wit and wisdom of the legendary science fiction author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. Twenty-five years after his death, Adams’ books continue to be read by new generations and his creations along with his ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything being “42”, have seeped deep into public consciousness. Written and narrated by Arvind Ethan David, Adams’ former protégé, this one-of-a-kind audiobook includes rare archival material from the Adams Estate, interviews with Adams’ personal friends like Stephen Fry and David Baddiel, and reenactments of his work to form an immersive journey through the mind of one of the most beloved and visionary writers of our time. The preview you’re about to hear examines how Adams thought of himself as a writer and explores the films, books, and TV shows that would come to influence his craft. Get Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth now at Audible, Spotify, Pushkin, or wherever audiobooks are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sharing a preview of a new audiobook, Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth, which celebrates the wit and wisdom of the legendary science fiction author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Twenty-five years after his death, Adams's books continue to be read by new generations and his creations along with his ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything being “42”, have seeped deep into public consciousness. Written and narrated by Arvind Ethan David, Adams's former protégé, this one-of-a-kind audiobook includes rare archival material from the Adams Estate, interviews with Adams's personal friends like Stephen Fry and David Baddiel, and reenactments of his work to form an immersive journey through the mind of one of the most beloved and visionary writers of our time. Get Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth now at Audible, Spotify, pushkin.fm/audiobooks, or wherever audiobooks are sold.

Join host Brian Levine on The Gould Standard podcast as he welcomes back the prolific and insightful Stephen Fry. In this episode, Fry reflects on his roles in 'Wilde,' 'V for Vendetta,' and 'Gosford Park,' and explores the future of art in an AI-dominated world. Touching on themes of creativity, persecution, and the intersection of technology and society, Fry provides thought-provoking insights into both his artistic journey and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Don't miss this captivating conversation filled with humour, wisdom, and a call to cherish and safeguard human ingenuity.

"The fact that people's religion tends to align with the culture and country that they grew up in shows that religion is just a cultural construct""There are so many hypocritical people who have used religion to abuse others, to start wars, or to seek power. These people undermine the validity of religion.""We no longer need God; science explains everything we need to know.""If God exists, then why is there so much suffering and evil in the world?"In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of objections to belief in God. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠⁠⁠References and further reading/listening/viewing:Pew Research Center, The Global Religious LandscapeSt. Thomas Aquinas, The Summa Theologiae, 1.2Trent Horn, Answering Atheism National Catholic Register, Does God Want Everyone to Be Catholic?The Problem of Evil: Actually, It's ComplicatedCatholic Answers:Christian HypocrisyAre You a Hypocrite?How can the Church be true when it produces hypocrisy?How to Answer the Problem of EvilThe Problem of EvilFr Mike Schmitz, "Judgmental, Bigoted, Homophobic, Elitist, and Hypocritical" (The World's Perception of Christians)Are All Catholics Hypocrites?Augustine of Hippo: God Enlarges the Capacity of Our Soul that He may Fill Us with His PresenceG.K. Chesterton on the Problem of Evil Bishop Robert Barron, Is Science Opposed to Faith? Bishop Barron on Scientism and God's ExistenceBishop Barron on God, Tsunamis, and the Problem of EvilBishop Barron on Atheism and PhilosophyBishop Barron Comments on Stephen Fry, Job, and SufferingThe Thomistic Institute, The Problem of Evil (Aquinas 101)Freedom (Aquinas 101)Fr Gregory Pine, Does the Presence of Evil Disprove the Existence of God?Word on Fire Institute, How the Problem of Evil Points to God's ExistencePeter Kreeft, God's Answer to SufferingWilliam Lane Graig on the Problem of EvilThe Counsel of Trent, God vs evil (with Alex O'Connor, Joe Schmid, and Cameron Bertuzzi)Capturing Christianity, God Allows Evil and God is Evil?

It's time for another big wrestling weekend! We give a full preview to Saturday's “Worlds Collide” and Sunday's “Money in the Bank” shows from WWE. But as we pick winners and what we expect to see… we can't help but wonder if WWE has overplayed its hand and delivered TOO many shows. Main Event: R-Truth is no longer in WWER-Truth is no longer a WWE superstar. He's one of the most beloved members of the roster by both fans and his peers and was just part of a big match against John Cena. But it looks like this is the end for now as the company chose not to renew his contract. Maybe he was getting undersold on the money? We don't really know for sure yet. The Three Count:Lindsey put over Stephen Fry x WWE. Hal put over AC/DCenaHosted by Lindsey Kelk, Danielle Radford, and Julian BurrellProduced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun. The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.comIf you want to talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on BlueSky, TikTok and Instagram. If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Nick Hennegan talks to Cathy about her new one-person theatre show, Cabaret For the End of the World, her new film production company, her start in the arts, working with the likes of Stephen Fry and Cathy Tyson, the 'Me Too' movement and her experiences as a young female producer. BohemianBritian.com

Send us a textGlen Scrivener reacts to Atheist/Agnostic YouTuber Alex O'Connor asking Christian Oxford Mathematician John Lennox about the problem of evil. Also featuring Stephen Fry and Michael Jones. Watch the whole interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gKCwldMZS8Enter The 321 Podcast Giveaway! speaklife.org.uk/giveawayCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

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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.

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 →

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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