Best 5 Minute Disasters Podcasts (2025)

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The Costa Concordia Wreck 8:26

6h ago8:26

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When the Costa Concordia set sail, no one expected a disaster worthy of Titanic comparisons—but that’s exactly what happened. In episode 34 of 5 Minute Disasters, we dive into the chaotic wreck of the cruise liner off the coast of Italy in 2012. With a captain’s fateful decisions, a dramatic evacuation, and a ship lying on its side like a stranded …

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#444 - Tim Key, He Needs A Cup Run and Bit Early For A Pint So I Have An Easter Egg 1:04:26

9m ago1:04:26

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William Wordsworth, Carol Ann Duffy… Tim Key. Just a few of the great poets this fair nation has produced. But there are two more names to add to the pantheon, two new kids on the block: Elis James and John Robins. Our heroes have picked up their pens (opened their laptops), unfurled their manuscripts (opened Word), and trawled their creative depth…

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The $1.2 Billion Innovation Disaster: 5 Decision Mistakes That Kill Breakthrough Technology (HP WebOS Case Study) 30:05

4h ago30:05

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In 2011, HP killed a $1.2 billion innovation in just 49 days. I was the Chief Technology Officer who recommended buying it. What happened next reveals why smart people consistently destroy breakthrough technology—and the systematic framework you need to avoid making the same mistake. HP had just spent $1.2 billion acquiring Palm to get WebOS—one of…

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Taming Static Electricity in Glass-Lined Reactors 12:24

8h ago12:24

12:24

On a sunny summer day in 2007 near Wichita, Kansas, a tanker truck was offloading naphthalene into a stainless-steel tank at a solvent tank farm when the container spontaneously ignited, catching fire and exploding, shooting projectiles in the air. This led to the evacuation of thousands in a nearby community. While there were no casualties, the ex…

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Let's Play The Ultimate PlayStation 4 Game Show, Wheel of PS4-tune! - Beyond 900 30:30

2d ago30:30

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It's our 900th episode! And we're at IGN Live! So, in honor of this momentous occasion, we invented a whole game show: Wheel of PS4-tune! Why? Because it was a good title. So, all the questions are about Sony's last console generation, its hardware, games, and so on. How well do Brian and Jada know deep-cut PlayStation 4-centric trivia? How are the…

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#443 - Mockproof Robins, Medium Cod +1 and Good Black Eps 57:12

22m ago57:12

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After a week when John offered apology texts to Elis, Dave and the production team for being in a bad mood, he’s back to his Billy best. There’s a bright ray of sunshine in his heart and nethers which clears the studio air. No black eps today and Elis can leave the studio without an impending sense of worry. But there are challenges afoot for our h…

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007 First Light, Marvel Tokon, Silent Hill f and More From Sony's Summer State of Play - Beyond 899 56:26

5d ago56:26

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On this very special episod eof Podcast Beyond, Max, Brian, and Jada are joined by John Davison to react to the latest PlayStation State of Play where Sony showed off a ton of games. This episodes highlights were the reveal of the new James Bond game from IO Interactve, 007 First Light, and the Arc System Works Marvel themed fighter MARVEL Tōkon: F…

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#442 - Tara Me Sue, More Pear Puddings and Dark Days in Denbigh 50:27

1d ago50:27

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Wagon wheels, mushy pea hummus and baked bean daal. Move over Rick Stein, there’s new gastronomic broadcasters in town. Yes, food is the order of the day as the delectable George Egg rides into the studio to serve up a delicious Made Up Game for Elis and John. And the theme doesn’t stop there, for before you can say ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’ there's a …

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How AI Dependency Is Rewiring Your Child’s Creative Brain (And What Parents Can Do About It) 29:04

7d ago29:04

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University of Washington researchers discovered something that should concern every parent: children who use AI to create can no longer create without it. And here's the concerning part: most parents have absolutely no idea it's happening. If you've been following our series on Creative Thinking in the AI Age, you know I've been tracking how artifi…

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Introducing - Eastwood Reloaded 1:16

21h ago1:16

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Clint Eastwood is more than a movie star—he’s a myth, a mayor, a meme, and maybe the last great American icon. In this cinematic biography told one film at a time, we break down the legend behind the lens. From spaghetti Westerns to Oscar-winning dramas, from Dirty Harry to political oddities like debating an empty chair, Eastwood Reloaded explores…

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#441 - Full Fibre Content, Ladies Lashathon and Taking a Mini Retirement 44:43

7d ago44:43

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It’s the TFI Late Review on the show as a night-time recording has Elis at his energetic peak. He's ready to throw a chair at a wall and also discuss the latest avant-garde Spanish melodrama. It’s a different vibe altogether, the boys don’t even know what day it is. But in such a circular audio environment, what even are days? We speak to the chatt…

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We're So Glad Hideo Kojima is Still Making Weird Games - Beyond 898 41:08

13d ago41:08

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Kojima is always up to something and this week is no different. On this week's very special epsiode of Podcast Beyond!, Jada, Nick, and Max break down their favorite Kojima games, why hes so influential, and why him preparing to keep his legacy going long after he dies via a USB stick isnt even the strangest thing hes said lately. *** IGN Live is n…

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#440 - Beefcake Alert, The Lust King and Producer Dave’s Handsome Surprise 1:03:09

7d ago1:03:09

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Every week on this show you think that the last vestige of John’s weird past is revealed. You think there cannot be any more layers peeled back. And then bam(!), another one, as yet another aspect of intense Robins c.1994-2004 hits you smack in the face. This is one such episode. But don’t worry it’s not all too harrowing, for there’s a huge and ex…

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Human-AI Creative Partnership: How to Harness AI While Preserving Your Innovative Edge 33:42

14d ago33:42

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The most innovative creators don't use AI as a replacement – they use it as a strategic partner in a carefully choreographed dance of human and machine intelligence. Welcome to Part 4 of our series, Creative Thinking in the AI Age – on strengthening your uniquely human creativity while using AI as a partner, not a replacement. In Part 1, we explore…

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AI and Machine Learning Transform Compliance, But Humans Still Key 25:43

7d ago25:43

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Risk assessment should still be a manual process, but AI can streamline data collection to enable sound engineering judgments. In this episode, Trish and Traci welcome guest Dheerajkumar Narang, whose research examines how AI and machine learning can enhance process safety compliance. Traditional compliance methods are time-consuming and fragmented…

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#439 - Inverting The Pilaumid, Winning 18 Apples and The Mayor of Thornbury 54:56

11d ago54:56

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There’ve been contrasting weeks for our two heroes. It’s a non-stop all anecdote premiere for Elis. For he has as follows… met Hugh Grant, attended Ken Clarke’s curry house, been to film screenings and had his greatest ever stag - apart from the one organised by John he stresses. *And* Mo Salah thinks he matters. John meanwhile has been asleep for …

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Will Fairgame$ be the next Helldivers 2 or Hyenas? - Beyond 897 1:10:55

20d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

Sony’s big push for live-service games hasn’t exactly been a resounding success, and the news that Haven, the studio behind the upcoming extraction-shooter Fairgame$, recently lost its founder Jade Raymond doesn’t exactly instill confidence. But, on the bright side, Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy update takes the battle to Super Earth, giving the…

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#438 - The Human Clock, Threads Be Cloves and Thanks For Jumping on That Call 1:10:46

14d ago1:10:46

1:10:46

It’s official. Elis and John are the most listened to on demand radio programme amongst the Under 35s on BBC Sounds. This is huge. Finally the boys are appealing to a demographic that extends upwards to those could well be married with two children. Bringing 5 Live’s average age down from 57 to 55 was the aim. But they’ve overshot so far that it’s …

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How to Strengthen Creative Thinking: The 10-Minute Daily Brain Workout Based on Neuroplasticity Research 29:18

21d ago29:18

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Humans who committed to four thinking exercises for 10 minutes daily generated 43% more original solutions than the most advanced AI systems. Welcome to Part 3 of our series, Creative Thinking in the AI Age – on strengthening your uniquely human creativity while using AI as a partner, not a replacement. In Part 1, we explored the concerning 30% dec…

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#437 - The Great Geordification, Cloud Storage Afterlife and Narrative! Narrative! Narrative! 53:40

20d ago53:40

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He’s only gone and done it again. The serial winner himself, John Robins, the narrative bender, has won yet again. Despite not even really liking football, John just can’t help being John, and he's done something on the football pitch worthy of an end-of-tournament emotional BBC sports montage that makes Elis cry. If anything feels significant, thi…

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Doom: The Dark Ages Rips and Tears Its Way Into Our Hearts - Beyond 896 1:15:14

27d ago1:15:14

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This week, we’re rippin’ and tearin’ into Doom: The Dark Ages - but in a nice way! id Software’s recent installments in the beloved FPS series have been heavy-hitters in their own right, but the latest entry offers a truly satisfying experience with some of the most brutally crunchy combat in recent memory, an arsenal of new weapons and abilities t…

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#436 - I Attract The Mums, 200,000 Items and John Robins Ltd. 1:11:14

24d ago1:11:14

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This show isn’t often one for big announcements. But today we park the trivialities. There’s not a mention of word games or credit scores in sight. For another obsession is about to take over the life of Johnny JR. It’s big. And it could complete his transformation from movement cynic to the Haile Gebrselassie of rural Bucks*. And Producer Dave is …

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Train Your Brain to Outthink AI: Boost Creativity 40% (2025) 23:35

28d ago23:35

23:35

Harvard neuroscientists confirm: creative thinking uses neural pathways that AI can't replicate – and never will. Hello, I'm Phil McKinney, and welcome to my innovation studio. Welcome to Part 2 of our series, Creative Thinking in the AI Age – on strengthening your uniquely human creativity while using AI as a partner, not a replacement. In Part 1,…

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Callide Power Station: 34 Minutes to Disaster 37:19

25d ago37:19

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In this episode, Trish and Traci discuss the catastrophic failure at Queensland's Callide Power Station C4 on May 25, 2021, which caused power outages for 470,000 people. During a routine switching operation to replace DC battery systems, a voltage drop was misinterpreted as an AC fault, triggering a cascading failure. Both AC and DC systems failed…

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#435 - Orcs & All, Cannellini Alley and ‘Wisdom, Bit of Sadness, Go Home’ 1:10:36

25d ago1:10:36

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Young John Robins goes under the microscope as we learn some revealing things about his burgeoning adulthood; whilst other holidaymakers were making art around turtles and sunsets, what was a youthful Johnny JR focusing his attention on? When students were showing off their favourite books in their dorm rooms, what tomes was Robins proudly showcasi…

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GTA 6: Will It Be The Best-Looking Video Game Ever? - Beyond 895 1:05:27

1M ago1:05:27

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GTA 6 is set to redefine visual fidelity in gaming, but beyond the graphics, we have nine very specific questions about Jason and Lucia's adventure. From gameplay mechanics like Jason's in-game console and Lucia's ankle monitor to narrative possibilities like prison time and relationship dynamics, this episode dives deep into what Rockstar's traile…

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#434 - TwistMcGist, Spikey Mike and Oh You’re A Catholic 1:09:31

28d ago1:09:31

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It’s been a fallow period for Mr Elis James. The one time leading light of Cymru Connecting has faltered. Boy wonder no more. With 5 failures in his past 6 outings, everyone is asking "has his star fallen?" Will he become like Adel Taraabt, a mere “the streets won’t forget” connector of unfulfilled promise? Today he tries to arrest the descent and …

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Your Brain on AI: The Shocking Decline in Creative Thinking (2025) 11:53

1M ago11:53

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Our ability to solve complex problems without AI has plummeted 30% in just five years. That's not just a statistic – it's the sound of your brain cells surrendering. If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. We are announcing a new series we are calling – Creative Thinking in the AI Age – on strengthening your unique…

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#433 - Pasta Disaster, Child Of The FTSE and The BACS Is Safe 1:07:39

1M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Who built John? We find out that it takes more than just a village/borough/nation to raise such a superhunk. He has an entire team behind him, like all of the top athletes of his generation. And not just any top athlete superhunk, but one on the verge of yet another birthday. With this year's birthday, Elis has pushed the present boat out even furt…

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Borderlands 4 Has More Guns, But Less Goofs - Beyond 894 1:13:10

1M ago1:13:10

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On this weeks very special epsidoe of Beyond! Max, Nick, and Jada react to the Borderlands 4 State of Play where they share their thoughts on the games new direction, its gameplay improvements, Randy Pitchfords shirt choice, and if they think the game was moved forward to accomidate that one Florida simulator everybody is paitently waiting for. Aft…

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#432 - Roast Goose, Intro Sequels and The Volkswagen Barrel of Paint 1:07:02

1M ago1:07:02

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“This question will have enormous ramifications for my mental health for the rest of my life.” It’s that sort of episode. Today is MASSIVE for Robins, as Producer Dave surprises him with a humdinger of a special guest. It's John's time to enjoy the fruits of 14 months worth of Made Up Games labour. But it’s not all about fruit - which, yes, could b…

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The Five Questions That Unlock Breakthrough Innovation 35:30

1M ago35:30

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In 2007, two designers struggling to pay rent in San Francisco had a seemingly simple thought: “What if people could rent out their spare rooms to travelers?” This question—posed by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia—sparked what would become Airbnb, a company now valued at over $100 billion that has fundamentally reshaped how millions of people travel. T…

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Process Safety: Wield Questions to Learn and Teach 6:25

1M ago6:25

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This In Case You Missed It episode brings the written word to life. Today, Trish Kerin, the director of Lead Like Kerin, and Stay Safe columnist for Chemical Processing, will read her column “Wield Questions to Learn and Teach” “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.” – A proverb made modern by Eugene O’Neill. Have you ever as…

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#431 - Corner Energy, Non-Playable John and Tubing The Room 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

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John and Producer Dave are back from a high after John turned 2,000 revellers up to eleven with his problematic walk in music. Elis has questions but Robins simply adds so much value to live events. And he’s been adding his own energy to another live event - that of the singles night variety. And he sure did set the vibe by diving straight in with …

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Between Oblivion Remastered & Clair Obscur, RPG Fans Have It Made - Beyond 893 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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Whether you’d like a turn-based foray into a whole new fantasy realm, or a meticulously overhauled return trip to a familiar open-world, there’s plenty to keep you busy this week between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. We’ve got plenty to say about these role-playing games, which are both doing very differ…

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#430 - Grief Granola, Psephologist Wildfowl and How is Scratching Free? 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

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You’ve probably heard it whispered on the train on your way into work. You’ve likely heard mutterings about it on the concourse at the football. And you’ve almost certainly heard your grandma claim it at Sunday dinner. Well, this episode confirms the rumours; no one else is doing this. Especially if by ‘this’ you mean an extensive chat about spare …

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How to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills 38:47

2M ago38:47

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While most people scramble to adapt when the unexpected happens, a select few are already three steps ahead. They saw the change coming, prepared for it, and positioned themselves to benefit. Their secret weapon? Strategic thinking. By the end of this episode, you'll master 6 powerful strategic thinking skills and 5 practical exercises that will tr…

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#429 - Czecholate, 11 Years of Silence, and No One Else is Doing This 58:22

2M ago58:22

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We join our heroes during a telling off session, because someone is being a naughty boy. Has John eaten too much chocolate on the way in and he’s about to experience the mother of all choco crashes? Has Elis insisted that we scrap the proposed running order to talk instead about every conceivable permutation of the Nations League? Or could Producer…

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When Did You Realize PlayStation Was a Major Player? - Beyond 892 1:07:39

2M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

This week, we’re joined by our pal Mike Drucker, stand-up comedian and writer, formerly of IGN, more recently of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and Full Frontal With Samatha Bee, and most recently the author of the book “Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games.” Drucker’s book is a semi-autobiographical trip down memory lane, recounti…

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#428 - Hunting Aled, Gen Sea and Harriet Kemsley 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

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Acceptance is the word on everybody’s lips today, but it has different meanings for Elis and John. For John it’s a meaningful form of accepting things as they are in life. For Elis it’s about accepting that his wife Isy will never be interested in the Nations League. Both are valid, I'm sure you'll agree. Also getting in on the acceptance game is t…

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5 Critical Thinking Skills for Digital Literacy: Spotting Misinformation & Manipulation 25:21

2M ago25:21

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Your phone pings. A bold headline lights up your screen. A friend shares a “must-see” video. But how do you know what's real? In today's hyperconnected world, critical thinking skills are no longer optional. They're essential tools for digital literacy—your ability to find, verify, and act on information online. Without them, you risk falling into …

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Deadly Lessons from BP Disasters 27:06

2M ago27:06

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Remembering the human toll of Texas City and Deepwater Horizon and applying those lessons learned can prevent similar tragedies. In this episode, Trish and Traci discuss two major BP incidents: the 2005 Texas City Refinery explosion that killed 15 workers when an overfilled tower created a geyser of hot raffinate that ignited, and the 2010 Deepwate…

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#427 - OALPs, Scared To Stand and Career Progression In Feudal Britain 49:20

2M ago49:20

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Elis and Producer Dave are fresh from taking breaths of the night DJ’ing. The only two people on planet Earth to become hipper as they age. But Mixmag has it that Elis spent most of it seated. Because that’s what the top DJs do. Harris, Tong, Guetta, all from a seated position whilst sucking on Werther’s Originals. Yes Elis got a little bit tired b…

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Why Blue Prince is 2025’s Highest Rated Game So Far - Beyond 891 1:42:30

2M ago1:42:30

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We’ve got a jam-packed episode this week! First order of business, Blue Prince just dropped and it’s currently the best-reviewed game of the year so far, so what’s the big deal? We invited IGN’s executive reviews editor and Blue Prince reviewer Tom Marks to discuss the many brilliant things this roguelite first-person puzzle game does right, and th…

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#426 - Writing Sid, UNESCO Accents and Condemned to a Life of Seeing Clearly 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

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John’s managed to pick himself up after last Friday’s show. Well to a certain degree at least - thank the lord. But the collective vibe scale is nudged handsomely towards ‘winning’ as Elis has had one of his all time great days. Cycling? Check. Wales? Check. All time hero who laughs at every single one of his jokes? Check. So it’s all the fun of th…

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7 Physical Thinking Tools That Will Improve Your Creativity More Than AI 33:11

2M ago33:11

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In a world obsessed with digital tools and AI-generated solutions, it's easy to forget the original engines of creative transformation—our hands, our senses, and the objects we manipulate. Sure, artificial intelligence can analyze patterns faster than we can blink. But if you're searching for that breakthrough moment that flips a challenge on its h…

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#425 - The Credit Score Special 59:57

2M ago59:57

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We’ve hit a low ebb. The show which won Best Entertainment Podcast at the British Podcast Awards just a few years ago is dredging the bottom of the barrel. That new low being production staff researching their credit scores ‘live’ on the show. Throw in a chat with an expert on credit ratings and it’s a wall to wall credit ball. And at such an ebb o…

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Atomfall and 6 Games we Want to Play before 2026 - Beyond 890 1:21:43

2M ago1:21:43

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This week on Beyond Jada Griffin is hosting yet again! Joined by Travis Northrup, Cameron Kingdom Hearts Hawken, Kevin Diaz and Brian Altano makes an appearance for an Atomfall Interview with Ben Fisher - Head of Design at Rebellion - and Rebellion CEO and modern day knight, Jason Kingsley. We talk about Sony’s appearance at Cinemacon with unveilin…

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#424 - Zanecdotes, Fab Pensions and Mallett’s Depths 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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Huge news in Elis and John towers today, for Producer Dave bumped into the man, the myth, the Solero supper himself, Mr Tim Davie. Could he use this opportunity to pitch a brand new true crime podcast about dupes from Stockport who get sold fake shoes? Well that commission’s ripe for the taking if there’s a Magnum that goes the other way. Alongside…

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Think Like Bill Gates: The 6-Step System That Built Microsoft and is Changing the World 53:21

2M ago53:21

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What made Microsoft possible? Binary code, four kilobytes of memory, and 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. But what truly set Bill Gates apart was a distinct system for solving problems—a mental algorithm that turned complexity into clarity and chaos into systems. The real genius of Bill Gates isn't just the software he wrote or the companies he…

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