Lockdown Conversations was born amid the COVID19 pandemic with a vision of uniting people from different walks of life. We invite speakers from around the world; to share their knowledge and views on topics that matter the most right now. Every episode is unique and covers a range of issues, and also questions asked live by our audiences in the Q&A session. So come, let's unite and speak up on things that matter!
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Lockdown Conversations Podcasts
"Lockdown Lives with..." is a series of conversations about dealing with lockdown conditions and other life lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charlie Stark has collected thousands of field recordings around the world and seamlessly combines these with his eclectic music taste. The Lockdown Podcast aims to take you on a audio adventure while you might not be able to go out hopefully this will give you a feel of being out and about and transcending wherever you are.
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Dillon and his Mom invite you to South London, where they record in the sound studio that Daddy built inside the office on the top floor of their house. Email us at [email protected] #homeschoolinglondon #lockdownlife #stayingsane #joyfulchild
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Welcome to Coexisting! Audio stories of those currently sheltering at home due to Coronavirus all over the world. Part information, part human story archive but mainly trying to get an uplifting bent on this insane situation we find ourselves in.We have people from from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, United States Australia, UK, Portugal, Iceland, France, Italy and Taiwan so far and the list keeps growing.
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The Fenced In podcast is, in essence sports and fencing framed in a light, conversational piece. The show is hosted by two GB international fencers, Ben Peggs and Christopher Mollard, who have the added dynamic of being coach and student. They share their experience as well as their tried and tested ideas of how to continue to improve in this technical sport that we all remain so passionate about, through lockdown and beyond. With nearly 30 years of knowledge between them, Chris and Ben disc ...
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Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
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Every encounter and interaction leads to an experience. Here we talk about those experiences and try to learn and have some fun.
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Hi and welcome to my place where you can find your daily dose of my opinions and sarcastic comments about the awful reality of our lives. Don't be moody, leave that to me, you just sit down and enjoy!
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Welcome to 9X Tashan Lockdown Special, an interactive Punjabi Podcast show where we chat with some popular names from the Punjabi Industry. Presented by host Youngveer, we talk to various Punjabi stars about their take on the current Lockdown situation in India and how they’re dealing with it. We also touch a variety of other topics like their upcoming collaborations, things that keep them busy during the Lockdown and what all they would be doing once it is lifted. Tune in as these stars can ...
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A long-form conversational podcast where a cute AF, love-drunk British couple talk about their lives, fun stories, big ideas, etc. Anything at all really. And, look, it's probably gonna be super duper rambly. Because that's not a brand. It's a lifestyle. (Although we will of course have branded merch coming out in the first quarter of 2025) Basically, it'll be sometimes serious, sometimes silly, and everything in between! We are ARTATpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, etc - come follow us! If yo ...
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Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. Hilary Seabrook is a writer and musician: at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at." Thanks for listening.
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A place for my ramblings when I’m not live streaming. 🍍
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Step into the captivating world of live performance with the Theatre Audience Podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo, Natalie and Darren and special guests. This ongoing series promises to whisk you away into the heart of the theatre scene. Every Thursday afternoon, we bring you insights into the latest shows, buzz-worthy theatre news, and exclusive interviews with industry insiders. It's your backstage pass to the drama, the laughter, and the sheer magic of the stage. Join us on this exhilarati ...
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Kashmir has been under a tight security lockdown with a near complete communications blackout since August 5. On the same day, Amit Shah, the Minister of Home Affairs, moved a Bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking to split Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories - one comprising of Jammu and Kashmir regions and the other comprising Leh and Kargil, jointly Ladakh. This move also means that the State of Jammu and Kashmir would no longer be extended a special status, as guaranteed under Article ...
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When Covid-19 shut down America, veteran Kansas State sportswriter Tim Fitzgerald, who is battling Stage 4 prostate cancer, laid low. Fitz took it as an opportunity to catch up with the friends he made during his many decades in sports, and now he's reaching out to create new bonds. The result of those conversations is the Life of Fitz podcast.
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TLC is a wellbeing and creativity chat show featuring conversations with worldwide talent and experts.
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Join Jo and Caz, two hardworking, fun-loving Aussie sisters approaching the middle chapters of life as singles. It is their hope that by offering a glimpse into their own lives, a tapestry of funny, serious and sad experiences, they will provide listeners, who are perhaps travelling the same road with some personal insights, guidance or advice. And plenty of laughs along the way.
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Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show. Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes every weekday. James covers all the big stories which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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I talk with rideshare passengers I've met, as well as sharing an Interesting Story of the Week
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Hello sweet souls! Welcome to Root & Rise with Lucy. This brand new podcast is dedicated to untangling the world of wellness. I’ve been a part of the wellness industry for over 5 years - teaching yoga, sharing sound baths, leading meditations, & hosting retreats... & even I find wellness a little overwhelming at times. Each week I’ll be chatting to wellness professionals from a whole host of different backgrounds, so that together we can sort through those buzzwords & find tools that resonat ...
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What the heck is the Universe - and other complex questions. Join us as we discuss business, life, and other intriguing issues. This podcast is an unscripted chat with Elaine Sullivan - coach, agile expert, and general amazing woman; and Hannah Liversidge - Virtual Assistant, business owner, and newbie to the universe, each with a topic to chat about that may be insightful, current, or something we just wanted to discuss.
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Podcast by Rabbi David Fohrman
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Honest personal stories on what it’s like growing up in in the UK today, as told by BBC Young Reporters. Young people share their own stories in their own words, with authenticity and honesty.
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Take a lil bit of your time from your busy schedule,so the time you have taken out is only and only yours live that moment for yourself,it is good to be messy and careless sometimes.....
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Uncover the hidden, the haunted, and the unexplained. Beyond the Map explores modern mysteries, UAPs, ancient secrets, and high strangeness with journalistic curiosity and a taste for adventure. Hosted by a former detective and forensic investigator turned explorer, each episode digs into what lies just outside the mainstream — and just beyond the map.
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We are talking about the world we live in. The mindset of the average and common man. This world contains species but humans are more gifted among them. Our podcast about lifestyle, cinema, little politics, and music...
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Stuck at home, Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he's been longing to talk to - from all walks of life and on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Stories of news, creativity and the internet, told to Suchandrika Chakrabarti | Shortlisted: Best Host at The Lovie Awards (the European Webby Awards) 2019 | Heard on BBC Radio 4 | Newsletter: buttondown.email/suchandrika | Instagram: @freelancepod | Twitter: @freelance_pod_
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Jamaican descent cousins get together to tackle the misleading and deceptive myths about Caribbean Culture and people. If you are looking for raw, honest, and relatable conversations about everything but the kitchen sink from a Caribbean perspective, who better to hear it from than cousins who have lived and are living through it. Listen in as they reveal personal truths, share opinions, and give some advice all while calling bullshit as they see it. If you’re ready to inhale the good shit a ...
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Serendipity has developed a new podcast series that addresses issues facing Black, Asian and other minority and marginalised communities in Leicester. The podcast series explores a range of topics including the impact of COVID-19 and practical advice in the aftermath, mental health and wellbeing as an informative dialogue with community activists, academics and experts. The podcast provides support and advice to help people to rebuild their lives and their communities. Given the current spik ...
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A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more.
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During lockdown, Saracens, England and Lions rugby player Maro Itoje chats to leaders and groundbreakers from across society, ranging from musicians and athletes, to politicians and artists. He’ll find out what makes them tick, discover the driving forces behind their successes, lessons they have learned from failure and their views on life in 2020. This mix of unique, open and honest insight forms the podcast Pearl Conversations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Human/Ordinary is back in 2024 with a series of short docos. Sam will spend two weeks floundering and then release whatever he has on Friday night of the second week. They'll mostly be personal journals that touch on our culture, our relationships, and the extraordinary feat of being alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Its My View. In my channel i am sharing some thought so you guys help to decide is right or wrong. In this channel you also lesson motivation speech, some more topics. You can also suggest some topics and also help each other so see word in a different ways. #motivation #thought #update #rightorwrong #help #world
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Welcome to Pasha, The Conversation Africa’s brand new podcast. In the spirit of The Conversation, Pasha – which means to inform in Swahili – will be bringing you some of the best and brightest research from academics across the continent. After nearly four years of publishing expert research, we’re thrilled to be bringing our own brand of smart journalism to a new audio format. Each episode will collect stories and commentary on a given theme.
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PodFest 2020, a podcast series created by the May Fest team at The University of Aberdeen, bringing research and culture to you at home!
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A podcast where Aina (an introvert) chats with her friends about current issues and relatable topics as a way to improve her articulation skills
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Crafting Survival is packed with gripping real-life stories, expert insights, and powerful lessons. We will hear from real people who have faced some of life's toughest challenges and people who have great knowledge to help us craft our survival.
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I have conceived this podcast as a personal endeavour to bring interesting topics that I have encountered through my professional and academic life to the table. Each episode will take place as conversations with relevant guests who can shed light into the issues being discussed. The podcast will cover economic and political issues with major impact in the countries of the region. EU-Asia relations will feature prominently. I am currently working in Public Affairs in Brussels (Belgium). I ha ...
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⚡️ A horror podcast that feels like hanging out with friends! A few quotes from listeners: 😄 "This podcast helped get me through lockdown. Love it!" - Jennifer Carstens 😄 "I usually try to catch your show Sunday afternoons on YouTube. I've come to look at you, Rick, Pete, Matt and others as buddies." - Ed Kinter 😄 "Thanks for reminding me that reading is a joy." - Adam Taylor ------------- 🍁 Join us as we discuss cosmic horror, weird fiction, Lovecraftian horror, horror movies, books, and re ...
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Let's Deep It - the podcast hosted by Tanzim Naser.
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Anuradha Varma, who runs Express Parenting, talks to experts to help you figure out how to have tough conversations with your kids
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Uncaged is a creative audio project recorded using binaural headphones. Each episode is 4 minutes 33 seconds long as a nod to John Cage’s ”Silence”. As we emerge from lockdown what is it that we hear?A binaural audio journal | A personal adventure in field recording | A way to hone my listening skills | An accountability partner to make me leave the house | 4 minutes and 33 seconds of whatever you want it to be.Please wear headphones to fully experience this 360 audio recording.All recording ...
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If Trump invades Greenland, what can we actually do?
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Yesterday, Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, doubled down on President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland. Today, six European allies, including the UK, released a joint statement condemning the threat against the Danish territory. If Trump does invade Greenland - what can we actually do about it? This episode was recorde…
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Starting season 23 with pianist and composer Øystein Sevåg
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist Øystein Sevåg and I discussed his new album, Lacrimosa, which I reviewed a few weeks ago. Thanks to Øystein for allowing me to use clips from Lacrimosa alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me …
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John Langan on his new novel THE CLEAVING STONE, set in the world of THE FISHERMAN
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😱 In which we chat about 2026 and 2025 horror films and books! Plus: John's upcoming CONAN book and his upcoming novel THE CLEAVING STONE. 😀 Lovecraft eZine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecraftezine 👉 Social media & more: https://michaeldylandavis.com/ 📪 Episode reminders: https://mailchi.mp/167c6c2311a7/lovecraft-ezine-podcast-updates ✅ Subs…
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Will Donald Trump invade Greenland next?
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2026 has certainly started with a bang… Donald Trump has kidnapped the former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, taken control of the country and installed Delcy Rodriguez, a Maduro loyalist, as acting president. Trump’s plans to seize and begin selling the country’s oil, and has turned his eye once again to Greenland, renewing his repeated threa…
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Mystery Hour Travel Edition: My kitten won't listen to me
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Welcome to Mystery Hour! It's the game where James O'Brien invites the callers to ask and answer the most burning of questions - and no topic is off limits. Put your feet up and get ready to absorb some highly interesting but likely useless information! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Hav…
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Curtain Call: Our Theatre Highlights of 2025
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In the final episode of Season 5, Darren and Natalie look back on an extraordinary year in theatre, sharing the productions that moved them, thrilled them, and stayed with them long after the curtain fell. From bold new writing and immersive experiences to reimagined classics and unforgettable performances, this episode is a love letter to the show…
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Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin
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James O'Brien presents... Mystery Hour! It's the game in which callers ask and answer questions about absolutely whatever they want. You're guaranteed to learn and laugh, nothing more unfortunately. Enjoy! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! T…
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Mystery Hour: How genetically related am I to Farage?
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Welcome to another instalment of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour! It's the game which you are guaranteed to learn something from... just maybe not something useful. Conversely, James and the callers might just crack the mysteries of the universe with this one! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January.…
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Over the Christmas period why not put your feet up and enjoy all the latest instalments of James Obrien's Mystery Hour - the game in which listeners call up to ask questions about whatever - and I mean whatever - they want. Then the rest call in if they think they've got the answer! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are …
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David Lefkowitz and I discuss his 'Preludes and Fugues'
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This seems almost the perfect soundtrack for the very end of 2025, chatting with award-winning contemporary composer David Lefkowitz. We discuss his latest album: Preludes and Fugues for Piano featuring 26 prelu…
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In this special stand-alone episode, Darren sits down with Damon Gould, currently starring as Noel in the cult musical Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse. Ride the Cyclone is a darkly comic, offbeat musical that has built a devoted global following. After six teenagers die in a freak roller-coaster accident, they find themselves in limbo, offe…
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Mystery Hour: Inventing the suit, babies' heartbeats & painting proficiency
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Time for another instalment of Mystery Hour, the feature in which James O'Brien and his callers do their best to solve the world's greatest mysteries... or thereabouts. Enjoy! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! This episode was recorded on th…
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Mystery Hour: Vocal ability, mind "boggling" & serial killing
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While you tuck into those Christmas dinner leftovers, why not also tuck into another instalment of Mystery Hour! It's the feature in which James' callers ask and answer questions about absolutely anything... the type of questions that Google doesn't even know the answer to (well, Google might know, but it's much more fun this way). Enjoy! James' li…
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Festive Spectacle & Feral History: The Red Shoes & Oh Mary!
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This episode celebrates two completely different - but equally exhilarating - nights at the theatre. From sweeping, cinematic dance storytelling to full-throttle historical chaos, we explore why live performance continues to thrill, surprise, and transport. One is a five-star festive classic - The Red Shoes - that dazzles the senses; the other - Oh…
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Mystery Hour: Avocado stones, knuckle cracking & brain hemispheres
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Time for your next instalment of Mystery Hour, the game in which James invites his callers to ask and answer questions about absolutely anything. You are guaranteed to learn something new after listening to this (however please note James cannot guarantee the usefulness of any newly acquired knowledge). James' live LBC programme and the James O'Bri…
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Mystery Hour: Posh people, pedestrian crossings & speech impediments
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Get into another episode of Mystery Hour, the feature in which James invites the callers to ask and answer the most burning of questions. Mysteries of the universe type questions. The meaning of life type questions. What do dogs dream about type questions. Enjoy! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast is back from the 5th Jan…
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Victoria Scone in Conversation: Drag, Dames & Panto Chaos
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Today on the podcast, Darren is joined by trailblazing drag artist, actor and cabaret star Victoria Scone - a performer who made herstory on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and went on to wow audiences internationally on Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World. From redefining drag on screen to commanding stages across the UK, Victoria’s career is a joyful c…
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Mystery Hour: Jesters, "corpsing" and arm folding
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It's Mystery Hour time, the game in which James' callers ask and answer questions about any topic they like. Prepare yourself to acquire knowledge beyond your wildest dreams... James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast is back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! This episode was recorded on th…
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Discussing ‘Skybound’ with Laurent Ziliani
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist and composer Laurent Ziliani wrote Skybound as a musical tribute to his good friend, violinist and pilot Ben Powell. Not only is this a gorgeous track, but it really is a wonderful tribute: this conversa…
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Mystery Hour: Tree nutrition, language & baby clothes
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Over the Christmas period why not have a giggle and tuck into the latest episodes of Mystery Hour - the game where James O'Brien invites the callers to ask and then answer questions about absolutely whatever they want! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast is back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy…
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Why is Kemi Badenoch against misogyny lessons for boys?
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In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said Labour should focus on migrants ‘from cultures that don’t respect women’ rather than tackling misogyny in schools. Why is Badenoch denying reality? Also, James takes a look back at the most significan…
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Why won't Nigel Farage apologise for alleged teenage racism?
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The government has unveiled its long awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls in the next decade - teachers will be given training to spot and tackle misogyny in the classroom, while high-risk pupils could be sent on behavioural courses. What is this new brand of Andrew Tate-style misogyny, and what are the warning signs in the cl…
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Daniel’s Husband, Gawain & the Green Knight and Most Favoured
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This week Darren and Natalie explore three strikingly different productions - each asking big questions about love, belief, bravery and connection - from intimate relationship drama to festive comedy and razor-sharp contemporary writing. Daniel’s Husband, Gawain and the Green Knight and Most Favoured with backstage chat with actor Alexander Arnold.…
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Why does having ADHD make you more likely to be arrested?
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The government has confirmed the UK will rejoin the Erasmus student exchange programme from 2027, allowing students to immerse themselves in a different culture and grow their foreign language skills in Europe. Why are Brits so bad at speaking foreign languages and what difference can languages make to your life? And, half of people arrested recent…
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"The Blood-Red Sphinx" from Dark Adventure Radio Theatre 😱 (H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society)
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😱 "The Blood-Red Sphinx": Andrew Leman & Sean Branney from the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society talk about their latest audio drama! 👉 Order "The Blood-Red Sphinx": https://store.hplhs.org/products/dark-adventure-radio-theatre-the-blood-red-sphinx 👉 View the Dark Adventure Radio Theatre audio drama catalogue: https://www.hplhs.org/dart.php 📺 To WA…
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We trust doctors with our lives... so why don't we trust them to strike?
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The 5 day resident doctor’s strike will go ahead from tomorrow in England, as planned, after the government's offer to postpone the action until the new year in order to alleviate NHS pressure was heartily rejected by BMA members. If we trust doctor's with our lives, why shouldn't we trust them when they tell us they they have to go on strike? This…
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Getting Christmassy with Jonathan Karrant
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Jonathan Karrant’s latest album, Christmas Wish, sits nicely alongside his summer 2025 Live in Concert album, both of which feature the marvellous Joe Alterman Trio. It was good to discuss music and these wonder…
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Bondi Beach shooting: should Gaza be brought into the conversation?
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Two gunmen, a father and son, opened fire on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, killing 15 people attending a Hanukkah event. The Australian Prime Minister described the tragedy as an attack motivated by “extremist ideology”. The victims include a 10-year-old girl, a British-born rabbi, a retired police officer and a Holocaust survivor. Is it right, …
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Christmas Show Special: Panto, Pop, Princes & Pure Festive Joy
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It’s the most theatrical time of the year, and Theatre Audience Podcast is celebrating the festive season with a Christmas Show Special packed full of pantomime, parody and seasonal spectacle. Darren and Natalie discuss their views on; Beauty and the Beast at Churchill Theatre, Ebony Scrooge at Sadler’s Wells East, The Fit Prince and Jack and the B…
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Why do Brits join in with Trump’s “Lawless London” lies?
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned of “probably the worst pressure the NHS has faced since Covid" occurring next week, when the next resident doctors strike will clash with soaring numbers of flu patients. Ministers have proposed a last minute deal in an attempt to appease the BMA, but in the case that this is not accepted, Streeting has als…
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Will the social media ban change how kids will holiday this summer?
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What did your school holidays look like when you where a kid? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how the social media ban for under 16s will change what kids do during the holiday and if they could start to look something like the holidays of previous generations. Also in this edition, has annotating books become a thing on BookTok…
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Should all childhood criminal records be wiped clean?
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has launched The Youth Matters plan, a £500m strategy aimed at protecting the UK’s youth. The plan aims to give 500,000 more young people access to a trusted adult outside their home, boost resilience and teach essential skills. What difference did youth clubs, or a lack thereof, make to you? Also, Justice Secretary Dav…
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Is it ok to ask what someone got for their ATAR score?
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It's been a big day for year 12 students, as they receive their ATAR score, but is it actually ok to ask what someone got? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what the best way to approach the conversation is, and what the best approach is if you are a student who doesn't want to discuss it. Also in this edition, why there has been …
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MATT CARDIN: Writing at the Wellspring: Tapping the Source of Your Inner Genius
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📺 To WATCH this episode, go here: https://youtube.com/live/3wQo6IekGmA 😀 Lovecraft eZine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecraftezine 👉 Social media & more: https://michaeldylandavis.com/ 📪 Episode reminders: https://mailchi.mp/167c6c2311a7/lovecraft-ezine-podcast-updates ✅ Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lovecraftezinepodcas…
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Is it time for everyone to put their face masks back on?
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A top NHS executive has urged people with cold or flu symptoms to wear a face mask in public as the hospitals brace for a “tidal wave” of illness this winter. Why then are so many of us against the idea of wearing face masks? Also, a report commissioned into Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, a school in East London, found that pupils have been harm…
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Rhea Dossier: The Other Humans...They're Not From Earth
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What if the secret history of humanity wasn’t locked inside a classified vault… but posted anonymously on Reddit at two in the morning? In this episode of Beyond the Map, we dive into The Rhea Dossier: The Other Humans — one of the most ambitious and unsettling whistleblower narratives circulating today. Rhea claims to be a former intelligence insi…
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A dinosaur skeleton is going to auction, but should it be?
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A rare dinosaur skeleton will be going to auction in London. Nicknamed Spike, inspired by its pointy skull, it has been described as a "colourful bird-like beast." In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the ethics of investing in dinosaur fossils and whether they should just stay in the domain of museums and the scientific community. A…
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Why is Donald Trump siding with Russia?
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Russia has welcomed Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy to "end" the Ukraine War, calling it "largely consistent" with Moscow's vision. Why is Trump siding with Russia against Europe and where will it take us? Joining James is Phillips O'Brien, Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews, to share his analysis of the ti…
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What are your unique Christmas traditions?
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Well, Christmas is almost upon us and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear your unique Christmas traditions and catch up with the co-founder of Elf on a Shelf. Also in this edition, who is up for a nomination at this year's Golden Globes, how much does body language matter in how we communicate plus we take you to parliament to hear The…
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Young people told to sign up to jobs scheme - or have their benefits cut
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Almost one million young people in the UK are currently not in employment, education or training (NEET). To help tackle this, the government has announced 350,000 new training or workplace opportunities will be offered to young people on universal credit - but that those who don’t engage could have their benefits cut. Why are you or the young perso…
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Alastair Penman and I discuss ‘The Last Tree’ over a cup of tea
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in the Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Shop by sax player Alastair Penman, who chatted with me about his latest album, The Last Tree. We also discussed his new project - Sound Earth Collective. Alongs…
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In this exclusive backstage-with session, Darren sits down with award-winning composer, producer, and performer John Patrick Elliott. Originally from West Yorkshire, John has done everything from touring across Europe with his project The Little Unsaid to creating live electronic scores for major theatre productions. He won “Best Composer” at the S…
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Beyond The Mark: When Contact Leaves Scars: MUFON ERT Insights with John Street
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What happens when an experiencer wakes up with unexplained burns, geometric impressions, or marks that no medical explanation can account for? Tonight on Beyond the Map, MUFON Director and ERT specialist John Street takes us deep inside the physical evidence cases that most people never hear about. John has worked hands-on with experiencers reporti…
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Former classmate of Nigel Farage details allegations of extreme racism
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Nigel Farage has accused the BBC of double standards after he was asked about numerous claims he used extreme racist and antisemitic language as a teenager, which he denied. Today, James is joined by one of the many people who've made such claims, Peter Ettedgui, a Jewish former classmate of Nigel Farage's, who told the BBC that Farage had repeated…
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A Government spokesperson has told The Conversation Hour that they are addressing duplication by bringing the work of VicHealth into the larger Department of Health. In this edition of the program we discuss whether VicHealth needs to maintain a certain level of independence and what this move means for preventive health more broadly. And later in …
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Is police facial recognition technology the “end of privacy"?
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Wes Streeting will be launching an independent review that’ll investigate whether mental health, ADHD and autism are being over-diagnosed in England - James explores the distinct possibility that it isn’t. Also, facial recognition technology could be used more often by UK police forces, according to the Home Office. Could this be the “end of privac…
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This week Darren and Natalie explore three thrilling productions shaking up London’s stages - from the dark corners of digital desire with Porn Play, to an eternal whodunnit – The Mousetrap and a macabre new comedy with a supernatural twist – The Grim. Porn Play A sell-out world premiere that’s as provocative as it is powerful. Ambika Mod (One Day,…
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Should primary schools have a stronger focus on teaching typing skills?
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A recent study has exposed a gap in the amount of time allocated to teaching primary school students how to type and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss why learning to type still matters and what is best practice in teaching it. Also in this edition, the danger posed by potholes to Victoria's motorcycle community, the extraordinary…
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Peter Clines, author of GOD'S JUNK DRAWER, 14, THE FOLD, EX-HEROES
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📺 To WATCH this episode, go here: https://youtube.com/live/wPQUYayMa_4 😱 GOD'S JUNK DRAWER by Peter Clines: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Junk-Drawer-Peter-Clines-ebook/dp/B0DVJNMD3C 😀 Lovecraft eZine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecraftezine 📪 Join the email alert list to be reminded when episodes are coming up. Only 2 to 3 emails a week, tops…
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The UK media is beginning to acknowledge Brexit as the unmitigated failure that it is, partly in thanks to damning findings like the National Bureau of Economic Research’s, that concluded Brexit has reduced UK GDP by 6-8%. This is far more than most previous estimates. The question is finally beginning to be asked… should Labour reverse Brexit? And…
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