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Welcome to the official Spotify hub for all things Bald and Bonkers — where the strange, the powerful, and the deeply human come to light. Through dynamic storytelling and fearless exploration, we showcase original series like DEEPDIVE AI, a thought-provoking journey into the evolving world of artificial intelligence, and These Stories of Mine, an upcoming emotional rollercoaster of personal tales, supernatural experiences, and soul-searching revelations. Whether you're here to uncover hidde ...
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Voices and conversations on Earth connection; environmental issues; climate action & sustainable solutions through an Islamic worldview. New podcast every other Jumah (Friday).
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The provided text is an exploratory essay that examines unconventional scientific and metaphysical frameworks suggesting that consciousness is not solely a product of the brain but might persist and transfer beyond physical life. The essay first analyzes how plasma dynamics and plasmoid behavior—the fourth state of matter—can serve as useful models…
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On this Christmas special edition of Saturday Live, we take a deep-dive into the world of board games. Marcia Lewis’s has board games in her blood - her father was the creator of Cluedo. Neil Scanllan holds not one, not two, but four world records for his remarkable collection of Monopoly sets. Dr Harshan Lamabadusuriya, doctor by day, scrabble ass…
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The actor and art lover Russell Tovey - who’s not only on a mission to spread his love of art far and wide… but is humanity's best hope in the War between Land and Sea. There’s no hint of CGI in the warzones Sally Becker’s been to - the recipient of a Lifetime achievement award at this year’s Pride of Britain, she’s made it her life’s work to help …
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Chris McCausland, funny, clever, excellent dancer, widely loved. The list goes on. His new autobiography "Keeping Laughing" charts his life and career across a twenty-five-year journey where he lost his sight but found moments of happiness and laughter along the way. Douglas Roberston, survived being cast adrift in the pacific ocean for 38 days aft…
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We’re in the company of Ben Miller, comedian, actor, writer and some time student of physics...here to tell us how Father Christmas can in fact deliver a gift to every child in just one night with his new book "The Night I Met Father Christmas". Someone who has had an early Christmas present already is Lucy Steeds, who this week was crowned the win…
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Michael Sheen is an actor, director and Welshman who describes his vision and impact of the Welsh National Theatre, exploring how the stage can reflect and shape national identity, and what can be learned from football scouts to find the next generation of talent. Convicted fraudster Alex Wood reveals how he went from a would be child prodigy violi…
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On a wet and windy Saturday Live, Hollie Cook joins us to discuss a career that has seen her music streamed millions of times online, as well what it's like to be raised by a Sex Pistol - her dad, Paul Cook is with us too, still drumming up a storm half a century after it all started. The almost indecently talented Jasmine Mitchell - completing a d…
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The provided texts offer a multifaceted look at The Man From Earth and its sequel, The Man From Earth: Holocene. The first YouTube source, "THE MAN FROM EARTH HOLOCENE Explained," gives a detailed plot summary and critical review of the sequel, highlighting the immortal protagonist John Oldman's continued story and the film's perceived shortcomings…
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The acclaimed illustrator and children’s author Oliver Jeffers discuses the power of fatherhood in both his life and work, from his father's visionary education beliefs during The Troubles, to how his own role as a father feeds into his work - his new book is "I'm Very Busy". Eleanor Thatcher, is a fifth generation cider maker, and the first woman …
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These sources collectively discuss the multifaceted concept of immortality, exploring its biological, technological, and philosophical dimensions. Several texts examine biological immortality through the lens of cellular mechanisms like telomere length and epigenetic changes, and highlight organisms, such as the immortal jellyfish, that exhibit neg…
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Ken Follett has sold 200 million books around the world, in more than 80 countries and into 30 different languages. He made his breakthrough with spy thrillers before working his way back through time, and now we find him telling the story of the building of Stonehenge in his latest book, "Circle of Days". The Macabees musician Felix White wanted t…
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This handbook outlines a comprehensive ethical and professional framework for paranormal investigators, emphasizing truth, integrity, and safety. It establishes standards of conduct across various phenomena, from spiritual to cryptozoological, while encouraging collaboration and transparency within the community. The document also addresses respons…
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Sir David Suchet has reignited his little grey cells to traverse the world, following in the footsteps of the great Agatha Christie in a new book and television series "Travels with Agatha Christie". Tony Foster is also a keen traveller, as an adventure artist he has ventured deep into the world’s wildernesses, painting 17,000ft up Mount Everest an…
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The provided texts primarily discuss the origins and evolution of Halloween, highlighting its complex relationship with Christian and pre-Christian traditions. While some sources emphasize its roots in Christian observances like All Hallows' Eve, a vigil preceding All Saints' Day, others suggest influences from Celtic festivals like Samhain. The re…
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Peter James is one of the UK's bestselling authors who's Detective Grace series now hosts Queen Camila in a staring role, by Royal request, in his latest novel "The Hawk is Dead". But this isn't his first familial involvement with the Royal family, as his mother was the official glovemaker to Queen Elizabeth II. Jim Ashworth-Beaumont was a former a…
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This collection of texts, "Genesis of Source: A Cosmic Origin Story," presents a creation myth outlining the universe's beginnings from a singular, all-consuming Darkness that birthed the Source through a "First Breach." This Source then fractured, giving rise to the cosmos and powerful beings called Primordials who shaped reality. The narrative ex…
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It’s often said that one pretty sure route to happiness is to find something you love doing, and then make a career out of doing it, and seems to be exactly what Susie Dent has managed to do with her lifelong fascination with words. In her new book "The Roots We Share" Susie spreads her love of language. Fekky grew up in Lewisham, and used music as…
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The provided text, a transcript from the YouTube video "The Man From Earth full movie(2007) 720p --What if you found out your friend is 14,000 years old?!", captures a farewell gathering for a professor, John Oldman, who claims to be an immortal Cro-Magnon man. His colleagues, a diverse group of academics, initially humor him, believing it to be a …
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Priscilla Presley met Elvis in Germany aged 14, moving with him to Graceland at 17 before their marriage, but despite the glamour surrounding their lives, Priscilla’s experience was marked by emotional complexity. In her new memoir, 'Softly as I Leave You', she reveals how she felt she was “living his life”. Ann Cleeves has written 37 novels, garne…
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These YouTube video transcripts from the "Bald and Bonkers Network LLC" provide an expansive overview of the "FrandsenFiles Compendium," a collection of reports by Dakota Frandsen documenting supernatural occurrences and his personal experiences. The videos explore a diverse range of topics, from alien abductions and paranormal investigations to de…
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Mary Portas revolutionised the art of window dressing during her time at Harvey Nichols when, still in her 20's, she rose beyond the all male leadership team to bring the brand into the 21st Century and grab headlines for their displays. In her new memoir "I Shop, Therefore I Am" she lets us see through the shop window to reveal the untold stories …
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The provided texts primarily center around Dakota Frandsen, a figure who operates the Bald and Bonkers Network LLC, a multimedia company focusing on paranormal and unexplained phenomena, and the author of "I Am the Specialist of the Strange" and "Knightmares Among All Worlds." These sources explore his personal experiences, including alleged extrat…
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We all know Lulu for her breakout hit Shout, voicing the theme tune to James Bond's The Man With a Golden Gun, and winning Eurovision in an unprecedented 4-way tie. But, in her new memoir If You Only Knew, she reveals how her childhood in Glasgow was marked by trauma, her father was an alcoholic and mother never fully came to terms with being given…
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These sources collectively examine human belief systems, exploring how individuals come to accept ideas ranging from the paranormal and supernatural to religious and cultic ideologies. Several texts discuss psychic phenomena and cryptids, highlighting the role of scientific skepticism, the difficulties of proving negatives, and instances of hoaxes …
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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have worked together for three decades on the likes of The League of Gentlemen and Inside No. 9. But, despite creating some of television's most twisted characters the pair are, as far as we can tell, relatively normal off-screen - Reece is a keen home-baker and Steve loves a good cryptic crossword. Today John A…
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The provided texts primarily concern the legal troubles and public perception of two prominent figures: Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein. For Combs, the sources detail multiple civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault, sex trafficking, and physical abuse, with some also mentioning his criminal prosecution and his legal team's strategies for def…
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Former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen, shares his guide to hope and happiness during troubling times in the world and after his battle against Covid-19 during the pandemic - plus he reveals the joy of returning to work with "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" illustrator, Helen Oxenbury, for the first time in more than 30 years with "Oh Dear, Look Wha…
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The "FrandsenFiles Criminal Dossier" documents and exposes alleged criminal behaviors encountered within the paranormal, supernatural, UFO, New Age, and Spiritualism communities, created by Dakota Frandsen and Bald and Bonkers Network LLC. It aims to raise public awareness and assist law enforcement by cataloging various offenses, ranging from frau…
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This excerpt focuses on the rekindled romance between Derek and Alyssa, who reconnect years after a childhood crush. The narrative traces their initial hesitant reunion at a concert, followed by a successful first date that solidifies their connection. It then explores the challenges of their long-distance relationship, highlighting their efforts t…
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This source, titled “How Not to be a Complete Utter Narcissistic Twat” by Billy Taggert, provides an extensive guide for understanding and addressing narcissistic tendencies. The text explores various facets of narcissism, moving beyond simplistic stereotypes to examine its impact on personal lives and relationships. It emphasizes the importance of…
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Adam Kay from delivering babies to delivering punchlines, the former obs and gynae doctor turned BAFTA-winning writer and comedian, now stitches together stories in his bestselling books. The beloved voice of Dexys Midnight Runners and Dexys - the singer-songwriter Kevin Rowland. He’s traded melodies for memories in his raw and revealing memoir. An…
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Award-winning historian, broadcaster, and author Bettany Hughes wrote her first book when she was just five years old. Now she's written her first ever children's book, as part of her mission to make history accessible to all. Jay McGuiness swapped the glittery Strictly ballroom and The Wanted tour bus for the West End stage - and now has written a…
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Mother of champions and former tennis star and coach herself... Judy Murray has swapped a killer forehand for the mighty pen. Richard Turner is a cult survivor who knows a thing or two about love bombing, gaslighting and the prosperity gospel, but it was his autism diagnosis that opened his eyes to the truth. Defne Suman, is an acclaimed Turkish au…
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Dudley’s finest, Sir Lenny Henry, has always used his comedic and acting talents to infuse characters with humour and heart - his Comic Relief work turned laughter into social impact and he now has a list of ‘brilliant things’ to share. Violinist and Daughter of Dublin Aoife Ní Bhriain has, through her music, blended traditional Irish sounds with m…
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Double BAFTA winning and shapeshifting actor Adeel Akhtar has been seen on screen in Murdered by My Father, Sherwood and Fool Me Once and on stage he’s currently playing a politician in The Estate. Terry Deary is the bestselling author of Horrible Histories and has now written his first adult crime thriller…Actually, I’m A Murderer. And Charlotte P…
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Actor, director and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah on the big decisions he’s faced from changing his name to the Herculean task of writing a super-hero musical. Mohammed Belal... Who became England's first paralysed surgeon after a cycling accident. He faced years of rehabilitation to return to work. George Egg who mixes comedy and cooking and says go…
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A man who serves up laughs and heart in equal measure - teller of stories David Baddiel is a comedian, author, screenwriter and presenter who has most recently taken inspiration from the humble burger. Mikey Please is the BAFTA winning short film maker. His stop-motion magic with Aardman Studios conjured the Oscar-nominated Robin Robin and has just…
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