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History, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, psychology, anthropology. The podcast that attempts to resurrect sense and meaning from the dust of a billion factoids. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-being-human--5806452/support.
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Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost

Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost

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Martin Bain-Jones (Alexander Armstrong) and Craig Children (Ben Miller) - old colleagues and expert cultural commentators - get together again to discuss the current cultural scene. Follow us on Instagram @timeghostpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, hosts of the runaway hit BBC One quiz show Pointless, discuss the series and their new book The Very Pointless Quiz Book which lets you put your knowledge to the test and battle it out against your friends and family for Pointless glory. Hosted by Richard Herring at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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The return of the audio drama series, set in the worlds of Doctor Who. Cast Cleo Proctor - Charlie Craggs Abby McPhail - Lois Chimimba Shawna Thompson - Holly Quin-Ankrah Apex Costa - Freddy Carter Rani Chandra - Anjli Mohindra Morag - Maggie Service Esther - Teri Ann Bobby-Baxter Ed - Sam Stafford Drone - Wilf Scolding Honour Bray - Dervla Kirwan Mr Singh - Irvine Iqbal Receptionist - Denica Fairman Mr Smith - Alexander Armstrong Written by: Juno Dawson, Chris Cornwell, Karissa Hamilton-Ban ...
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Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life.
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The Ultimate Fantasy Guest List podcast with Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau. Each week, Tim welcomes a VIP guest to curate their dream dinner party, revealing a list of five fantasy invitees—living or dead, real or fictional, controversial or beloved. But there’s always a twist... will they accept Tim’s ‘gatecrasher’?
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Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey might be the biggest movie you've never heard of. It's a 2010 animated sci-fi movie starring Chris Pine, John Travolta, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amanda Peet, James Earl Jones, Mark Hamill, William Shatner, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Alexander, Sandra Oh, and Neil Armstrong. It ran in one theater in Kentucky, then disappeared forever. It never got a wide theatrical release or home video release and it's never been on any streaming services. I set out to find ...
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The World of Wodehouse

Alexander Armstrong

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The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) brings you The World of Wodehouse Podcasts, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of PG Wodehouse. The Society has invited Patrons and other celebrated fans of the great humourist to discuss why they love his work and to share favourite passages. With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors: Sir Stephen Fry Lynne Truss Ben Elton Nigel Rees Simon Brett Lucy Tregear Neil Pearson Martin Jarvis Follow the Society’s news on social media: FaceBook https://ww ...
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The Employer Chronicles » Podcasts

Rick Grimaldi and Lori Armstrong-Halber

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Each episode Rick and Lori, who have nearly 50 years of experience in labor, will cover topics that could affect businesses and the way they operate. Rick and Lori will give insights on how to deal with the rules, laws and regulations governing the business community.
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As digital threats intensify and compliance requirements grow more demanding, Trust.ID Talk is your critical source for mastering digital identity and PKI management. Brought to you by GlobalSign, this podcast targets the real-world challenges faced by IT security leaders, cybersecurity managers, and tech executives in industries like finance, healthcare, education, government and insurance. Each episode offers a front-row seat to conversations with industry pioneers, thought leaders, and su ...
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Documenting my journey as an Entrepreneur and more importantly sharing my success align the way. I interview other Entrepreneurs to learn about their struggles and how they’ve over come them. More importantly I talk about how to get shit done.
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The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series Succession. Journalist and host Kara Swisher unpacks every episode of this final season with the show’s writers, producers, and directors. Plus, she taps real life experts outside the show – like business titans, whistleblowers, and political consultants – to find out just how terrifyingly accurate the world of Succession really is. You can stream all episodes of Succession and listen to the podcast on Max. The Official Succession Po ...
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Take one foodie, one classical music lover and one Beautifully Simple meal. In this new podcast, food writer and MasterChef critic William Sitwell invites a fascinating guest into the Classical Kitchen, where they celebrate two life-long passions; music and food. Each week William will be creating one of six inspiring and easy to cook Beautifully Simple recipes, designed to invigorate your weekday evenings and make great meals simple. More information about these simple to cook recipes can b ...
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Welcome to Full Time Creator, the go-to podcast for content creators ready to turn their passion into a thriving career. Hosted by Matt Hughes, the King of Video, creator of the @MattFullTime channel, this podcast is your backstage pass to the world of full-time creators. In each episode, Matt sits down with top creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to dig into the strategies, mindset, and behind-the-scenes secrets that helped them build their platforms, grow their audience, and—most impo ...
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From missing the most famous penalty in English football to leading the national team into a new era, Gareth Southgate’s story is one of quiet resilience, modern leadership and emotional intelligence forged under relentless public pressure. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Gareth to trace the long road that shaped hi…
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Timestamps: 00:21 — Introduction: Jenn welcomes Dr. Nasha Winters and introduces the conversation. 01:31 — Dr. Nasha discusses her journey, travel experiences, and the impact of sharing her story. 02:23 — The toll of frequent travel on health, and strategies for maintaining wellness on the road. 05:57 — Favorite travel hacks: minimalist packing, wa…
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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, hosts Michelle Davidson and Steve Hall, reflect on 2025’s biggest cybersecurity shifts and what these changes mean for organizations in 2026. Alexander Byrne, Director of Compliance at Thrive, Olivier Ruff, Cyber Security Lead and CTO at RNTrust Group, and Jane…
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“Excuse me… for sounding like a right old nobber!” Fans of Downton Abbey are in for a treat as actor Tom Cullen joins host Tim Lihoreau for a thrilling and thoughtful conversation to reveal his five fantasy dinner party guests. Currently wowing audiences in Channel Four’s nail-biting Trespasses, Tom Cullen share some wonderful stories from his glit…
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Jan Ravens, the acclaimed impressionist at the heart of Dead Ringers, grew up learning to change the mood of a room long before she ever changed her voice on stage. In this conversation with James O Brien, she reflects on a childhood shaped by humour, instability and her father’s illness, and how those early pressures sharpened the instincts that l…
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Timestamps: 00:21 - Introduction & Welcome 01:45 - The Three Ring Circus: Copper, Iron, and Oxygen 02:09 - Why We Get Sick: One Root Cause? 03:55 - The Magnesium Journey 05:01 - Discovering Copper’s Role 05:44 - Iron Overload: The Hidden Epidemic 07:18 - The Constantine Adrakatas Case 10:27 - Medical Bias Against Copper 13:27 - The Simultaneous Equ…
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“Patsy and Edina…they made me gay!" Having a blast on the cast this week is RuPaul legend, Celeb SAS veteran and unique drag queen Bimini Bon Boulash, joining host Tim Lihoreau for a full and frank conversation about their five fantasy dinner party guests. The musician and icon chooses who they would want at their FANTASY dinner party — living or d…
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Before he became one of the most recognisable storytellers on the comedy circuit, Hal Cruttenden was a shy kid from West London who spent years trying to be what he thought others wanted him to be. He trained as an actor, chased approval, and tried to outrun a gnawing sense that something in his life was not quite aligned. It took heartbreak, thera…
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"Harry went feral! We all watched it!" Writer, media personality and former Royal butler, Paul Burrell joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fascinating conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests. Paul talks about his extraordinary relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth the Second while handing out the place cards to 5 fantasy guests who h…
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Before he became one of Britain’s most familiar faces, Stephen Mangan was a bookish North London boy from an Irish working-class family- the son of a builder and a barmaid- who won a scholarship to a boarding school his parents didn’t want him to attend. From there to Cambridge, to RADA, and to the West End, his path looks polished. But behind it l…
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Timestamps: 00:21 – Gut Health Podcast Introduction | Meet Steven Wright, Healthy Gut Founder 01:20 – Steven Wright’s IBS Story: From Engineer to Gut Health Specialist 02:17 – IBS Symptoms & Corporate Life: Real Stories of Digestive Struggles 04:17 – Why Conventional Medicine Fails for Gut Health | Discovering the Specific Carbohydrate Diet 05:21 –…
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“I’m very sassy when I’m tired” Having a blast on the cast this week is jazz singer and all-round diva legend, Ann Hampton Callaway, joining host Tim Lihoreau to riff the conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests. The singer, songwriter and actor talks musical heroines, drama influences and what’s in Barbra Streisand’s basement! Her g…
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From Truman Capote to Mr Bates, Toby Jones has built a career on disappearing- an actor whose transformations are so complete they can seem alchemical. But behind that versatility lies a story of inheritance, self-doubt and quiet rebellion. The son of two actors, Toby grew up watching his father’s unpredictable career and vowing never to feel so ex…
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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Alexander Byrne, Director of Compliance at Thrive, to discuss how organizations can leverage compliance as a competitive advantage rather than viewing it simply as a regulatory burden to enhance their tech stack and accelerat…
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“I want Zeus out! He’s been doing my head in since he walked in!” It’s a FIRST for the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? podcast. Tim Lihoreau has not one but TWO guests choosing their fantasy dinner guests. Legendary stand-up comedians and writers, Adam Riches and John Kearns are Tim Lihoreau’s VIPs, this week, sharing an anarchic hour of podcast plea…
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As the creative mind behind Blackadder, Spitting Image, Not the Nine O’Clock News and QI, John Lloyd has quietly shaped British comedy for more than forty years. In this episode of Full Disclosure, he sits down with James O’Brien to look back on the work that defined his career-and the questions that have driven him ever since. Lloyd reflects on hi…
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Timestamps: 00:43 - Healing the Masculine: Alexander’s Impact 01:40 - Ancient Wisdom Hidden in Playing Cards 02:26 - The "Book of Life" and Its History 04:44 - 13 Cards: Your Soul’s Blueprint Explained 05:10 - How to Read and Use Your Birth Card 06:15 - Aligning with Your Card: Highs, Lows, and Growth 07:28 - Maximizing the Wisdom of Your Cards 08:…
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“You look like you’re carrying around a DEAD GOOSE!” Bewitching Tim Lihoreau in the pod studio this week is actor and musician Joey Batey, joining for a beguiling conversation about his ideal fantasy dinner party guests. The star of the hit series The Witcher talks about his music, his writing and of course his acting; and his guests are all chosen…
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Long before it became one of the most visited websites on Earth, Wikipedia began as a radical idea from a curious boy in Huntsville, Alabama. Raised by a father who managed a grocery store and a mother and grandmother who ran a tiny, Montessori-inspired school where “each one teach one” was the guiding principle, Wales grew up surrounded by early c…
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Timestamps: 00:21 - Introduction & Light Beam Sisters 01:37 - Helen’s Journey from Corporate to Healing 03:13 - What is Energy? 04:46 - Overcoming Fear & Judgments 08:46 - Discovering Divinity & Innate Gifts 11:16 - Facing Death & Living Fully 12:16 - Becoming a Death Doula 27:28 - Signs from Loved Ones & Closing Thoughts Join Jenn Payeur and Helen…
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“I used to grow my hair quite long. Hence…Tufty was born!” Something mystical and magical for Halloween as magician and comedian Pete Firman who joins Tim Lihoreau for a revealing pod to conjure up five fantasy dinner party guests. Pete is a magic megastar of Instagram and talks touring and magic heroes and more. He even sheds light on his relation…
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Before he was Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones or the commanding presence of The Jewel in the Crown, Charles Dance was a boy from Worcestershire whose father died when he was three and whose mother built a new life for the family, remarried to their lodger. A childhood marked by loss, a stammer and humble beginnings gave little hint of the comman…
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“I spent a lot of time chasing Ian Lavender….He was always in his underpants." Get between ears with a real legend. Punk princess and cult actress Toyah joins Tim Lihoreau for a unique and often eye-widening chat to reveal her five fantasy dinner party guests. Star of classic film Quadrophenia and veteran of hits like I Wanna Be Free, the boss of ‘…
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Before Pointless, Classic FM and comedy stardom, Alexander Armstrong was a restless kid growing up in rural Northumberland- lonely at boarding school, obsessed with music, and quietly desperate to perform. In this revealing conversation with James O’Brien, he opens up about the bruises and eccentricities of his childhood, the teachers who changed e…
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“I’d be bricking it! I’d probably have gotten quite drunk!” Getting the nod for the pod this week is the living legend Alexander Armstrong joining host Tim Lihoreau for a laid-back chat about his five fantasy dinner party guests. Comedian, author, presenter, author and of course Pointless paladin, Alexander Armstrong hands out the placements to 5 f…
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Growing up in Bristol, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne was a shy, politically driven kid who believed he could change the world- first through politics, then acting, before discovering that storytelling was where his voice truly belonged. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the Emmy and BAFTA-winning c…
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Timestamps 00:21 - Introduction & Guest Credentials 01:22 - Dr. Bhanote's Background & Pathology Insights 04:43 - Connecting Disease Patterns to Lifestyle 07:26 - Genetics vs. Lifestyle: Cancer & Epigenetics 10:04 - The #CellCare Revolution 11:34 - Gut Health & Microbiome Diversity 15:21 - Mindset, Instant Gratification & Sustainable Change 17:37 -…
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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Giles Thornton, Head of Information Security at The Premier League, to explore why security teams feel like they’re constantly firefighting and how to break free. Giles shares insights into security perfectionism and complian…
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In 2013, businesswoman and mum Cor Hutton was given just a five percent chance of survival after contracting pneumonia that developed into sepsis. She pulled through, but lost both hands and her legs below the knee. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks to Cor about her extraordinary journey- from relearning how to live as a quad…
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Before he became one of the world’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver was a dyslexic kid growing up in his parents’ pub in rural Essex, learning the value of hard work, fresh food, and family. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Jamie to trace his journey from peeling veg at his parents’ pub to fronting The Naked Chef, res…
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Before becoming Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar was a Dublin GP with bold ambitions and a belief that politics could be a kind of medicine for society. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the former Prime Minister to explore his extraordinary rise from a mixed-heritage childhood in 1980s Ireland, to leading h…
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Britain’s leading forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd has performed over 23,000 postmortems and given evidence in some of the most high-profile cases of our time, from Hungerford to Hillsborough, from Princess Diana to David Kelly. But his fascination with death began much earlier, when his mother died suddenly from heart disease and he was le…
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Actor, comedian and bestselling author Arabella Weir grew up in a family that prized intellect and appearances but struggled to offer love. In this episode of Full Disclosure, she tells James O’Brien how an unsettled childhood shaped her fearless streak, her need to perform, and her instinct to turn pain into comedy. From the brutal remarks of her …
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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Arvid Vermote, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GlobalSign, to dive into the Certificate Authority/Browser Forum (CA/B Forum), the decision-making body behind the rules that keep the internet's trust backbone secu…
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Timestamps 00:21 - Meet The Holistic Kids: Why They’re On a Mission 01:27 - The Turning Point: Realizing the Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods 02:06 - The Teen Health Crisis: “It’s Normal to Be Sick?” 02:43 - Launching a Podcast to Empower Teens 03:23 - Giving Hope: The Mission to Change Teen Health 05:15 - The Urgent Warning: First Generation Predi…
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Natalie Haynes has never been easy to categorise. A stand-up comedian turned broadcaster and best-selling author, she has built a career out of making the ancient world vivid, funny and urgent. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien talks with the presenter of Stand Up for the Classics about her unusual path from Birmingham bookshops to …
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Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Meet Ron Frank & Jenn Payeur 00:51 - The Importance of Our Relationship with Nature 01:25 - Ron's Journey: How He Discovered Homeopathy 01:59 - The Story of Ron's Mother-in-Law and Homeopathic Healing 04:51 - What is Homeopathy? How is it Different from Herbalism? 09:29 - The Principle of "Like Cures Like" i…
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“Oh, no!... We’re in strip-lit squalor!” Padding steadfastly into the podcast studio is Bafta-winning, multi-million best-selling author, TV writer and performer, Adam Kay. He joins host Tim Lihoreau for a Season-finale conversation about his truly unique five fantasy dinner party guests. From This is Going to Hurt, through to his Undoctored stand-…
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From a childhood in Dundee marked by loss, poverty and resilience, to becoming one of the most respected actors of his generation, Brian Cox’s life and career have been defined by an unrelenting pursuit of truth on and off stage. In this in-depth conversation with James O’Brien, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner reflects on the death of his father a…
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Episode Timestamps 00:21 Introduction & Guest Welcome 00:48 Dr. Carol Lourie: Healing Philosophy 01:48 The Three Prongs of Healing 03:02 Emotional & Physical Contributors 04:03 Empowerment in Cancer Healing 05:46 The Energy of Breast Cancer 06:28 Mindset Shifts & Overcoming Fear 10:29 Coming Home to Yourself 11:41 Prevention & Early Detection 17:19…
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“The Krays… took them for a little ride!" This week, we are improvising! The artistic director of the world’s most famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott's, joins Tim Lihoreau for an amazing dinner party line up and conversation about life and music. Pianist, composer and creative tour de force James Pearson comes into the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? stu…
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From a childhood in Oxford shaped by unconditional love, Jewish heritage and a keen sense of curiosity, to a career spanning stage, screen, voice work and bestselling memoir, Miriam Margolyes’ life has been anything but ordinary. In this candid conversation with James O’Brien, the beloved actor reflects on the security of her early years, the sting…
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“They are NINJA hydrangeas!” Joining the pod this week is interior designer, author, former Den Dragon and all-round business genius Kelly Hoppen. She catches up with host Tim Lihoreau for a delightful conversation about her five fantasy dinner party guests. The Queen of Taupe and designer-to-the-stars hands out polished placements to 5 unique gues…
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Cariad Lloyd never set out to become the voice of modern grief, but after losing her father at just fifteen, the silence around death stayed with her. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks with the actor, comedian and creator of Griefcast podcast about how turning her personal loss into public conversation has transformed both he…
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Timestamp 00:32 - Why Trauma Is the Root of Everything 01:09 - Dr. Aimie’s Life-Changing Foster Story 04:37 - The Science: One Trauma Response Explained 12:26 - How Trauma Gets Passed Down Generations 22:21 - The Three Levels of True Healing 30:30 - Dr. Aimie’s Programs & “The Biology of Trauma” Book Reveal In this episode, Jenn Payeur sits down wi…
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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Stefan Cink, Director of Business and Professional Services at NoSpamProxy, to break down the real vulnerabilities in email security and strategies to protect yourself.By GMO GlobalSign Limited
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Recent finds in the Atapuerca site in Spain have confirmed and expanded our understanding of the tates and culinary practices of Homo antecessor. This species is enigmatic and its place in the evolutionary tree unclear. But what is very clear is that it was cannibalistic. And on a large scale. It had a taste for young hominins, probably from compet…
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“He told he couldn’t tell me about it… he’s got snipers!” Season three continues with a banger on GWCTD? when chef Tom Kerridge joins host Tim Lihoreau for a fabulous conversation about his five fantasy dinner party guests. Tom is the genius behind the Two Michelin Starred ‘Hand & Flowers” in Marlow – not to mention The Coach, and Kerridge’s Bar an…
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From a shifting childhood split between Wolverhampton, rural Ireland and London, to fronting one of the most distinctive and uncompromising bands of the 1980s, Kevin Rowland’s life has been defined by defiance, vision and resilience. In this in-depth conversation with James O’Brien, the Dexys Midnight Runners frontman reflects on the lasting impact…
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