Best Benjamin Norris Podcasts (2026)

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Why? Episode 386- Transforming Your Life with Cassie Sobelton 46:02

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What better way to kick off a new year than by looking at how we can reset and find balance in our lives? We talked with Cassie Sobelton, author of the book, The Power Reset, at what we can do to try to reset ourselves. For more information, check out Cassie's website.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Why? Episode 385- The Best of 2025 24:27

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With the year drawing to a close, we take a review over the 52 episodes and the new friends we've made along the way.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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EPISODE 169: GARY MORECAMBE - PART 2 (2025 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL) 1:08:44

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Christmas isn’t Christmas without Morecambe and Wise. For over forty years, Eric and Ernie’s repeated showings every Christmas still draw big audiences for their series and specials, and they are as much a part of the festive season as Mince pies and Christmas cards. Now, following on from Episode 129 and for the first time ever, Eric Morecambe’s s…

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Why? Episode 384- Happy Christmas 27:38

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As we wrap up 2025, we play some of our favorite holiday music that you likely can't find elsewhere. Enjoy and we'll be back next week with a look at the year in Why!By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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EPISODE 168: MATT GREEN 53:34

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MATT GREEN Green is an actor, writer and comedian and boasts a wealth of experience in comedy, having launched his career in 2003 and performed for more than twenty years. He has graced a range of venues and festivals nationwide, notably making appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for his …

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Why? Episode 383- Cherie DeVille, "The Internet's Step-mom" 42:09

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Cherie DeVille achieved fame through her work in adult films. But it's not all sunshine and hot tubs in the world of porn, and Cherie has learned how to successfully navigate a difficult industry and to not only come out on top, but has done so repeatedly. For more information on Cherie, you can check out her website or you can follow her on Instra…

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EPISODE 167: DON BISWAS 53:28

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, DON BISWAS. Biswas has become a familiar presence at comedy venues up and down the country, performing regularly at clubs across the UK. His material covers an array of topics, drawing on his experiences growing up in an Asian household, as well as his personal journey with neurodiversity, including dy…

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BIG BROTHER'S WINNER COCO POST GAME RETROSPECTIVE 17:22

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Fresh out of the Big Brother Australia 2025 house, Coco reflects on the whirlwind journey that saw her crowned the winner after a fast, emotionally charged 30-day sprint. Still processing the magnitude of it all, Coco opens up about the shock of winning, the pressure of the finale and the moment that truly broke Australia being reunited with her th…

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26: Lando Norris Comes Out On Top! With Colin Furze 43:54

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Congratulations to Lando Norris, the 10th British driver to become Formula 1 Champion. With the whole season coming down to the last race, Lando, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri were all in contention. All Lando needed to do was keep his cool, and that's exactly what he did to win the title and 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship. As it's last episode o…

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Why? Episode 382- The Titanic on VHS Museum 29:47

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Titanic is, of course, one of the biggest movies of all time. And when it was released on VHS, it probably goes without saying, it was a really big deal. And for one man, it was life changing. Josh started collecting copies of the movie on VHS. First one, than a few more and... well, he's at 5,000 and still growing. And now Josh has opened a museum…

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BIG BROTHER'S CONNER UPACKS SOME BIG QUESTIONS 17:35

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Fresh out of the Big Brother Australia 2025 house, Connor relives the heartbreak of being evicted just one night before the finale. He explains why he believes Australia was torn between “cults of personality versus my cause.” How he knew Coco and Colin were huge public favourites thanks to names being shouted from the Dreamworld rollercoaster and …

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BIG BROTHER DOES THE DIRTY DOUBLE ON EDWARD 14:45

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Fresh out of the Big Brother house, Edward relives the moment he realised the letter “from Mum” wasn’t quite right. And how it felt when it suddenly turned into an eviction and what it was like to walk out without the chance to properly say goodbye. He explains why, despite the heartbreak, he’s a realist about the game and why he refused to take th…

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BIG BROTHERS'S BLINDSIDED HOUSEMATE VINNIE BRIGANTE 17:22

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Step into the world of one of Big Brother Australia 2025’s most unexpectedly iconic housemates. Vinnie might not have taken out the title but his brutal “Jingle Bells” eviction has left a lasting impression on the viewers. Who are still getting over his snap eviction. Fresh out of the Big Brother house, Vinnie relives the moment he was literally wo…

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25: What Were McLaren Thinking?! 45:40

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What a weekend at Lusail for the Qatar Grand Prix! McLaren had it in the bag, but what went wrong and what does this mean for the final race of the season? This is even more like a Hollywood F1 movie than the actual Hollywood F1 movie. Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have all had an incredible 2025 season in their own way and any one…

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Why? Episode 381- Divorce Coach Meagan Norris 34:32

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Divorce is difficult, no matter how you look at it. But what if you could come out of the process with a positivity and an outlook that would put you in a better place for both financial and emotional success? That's what Meagan Norris is offering. Meagan is a divorce coach. And she's been helping women reshape the narrative and succeed. For more i…

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BIG BROTHER'S MOST TALKED ABOUT HOUSEMATE - HOLLY 17:02

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Step into the world of one of Big Brother Australia 2025's most polarising personalities. Holly captivated audiences with her confidence, vulnerability and ability to create compelling television moments that split the fan base. Fresh out of the Big Brother house, she opens up about the intense experience of living under constant surveillance, her …

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EPISODE 166: JOZ NORRIS 51:47

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, JOZ NORRIS. Surreal British comedian, screenwriter and comic actor Norris is a regular for at the cult comedy night The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London and has appeared at various comedy festivals including Leicester and since 2012, Edinburgh. His 2025 solo show You Wait, Time Passes …

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24: All Shook Up In Las Vegas! With Tommo McCluskey 50:37

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What a weekend in the desert of Nevada for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. McLaren F1 will certainly hope that what happened in Vegas stays in Vegas. Although it wasn't the most exciting race of the year, there's lots to talk about between now and next weekend in Qatar. Thanks to both McLaren's being disqualified, the Driver's Championship batt…

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Why? Episode 380- Mothership Connected 35:54

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Seth Neblett's book Mothership Connected is a fascinating, first-hand look inside the mothership that was Parliament Funkadelic. (As well as the side projects The Parlets, The Brides of Funkenstein and many more.) Seth tells the stories of the women who were part of this one-of-a-kind group and allows them to explain their role. It's a fascinating …

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BIG BROTHER'S 2nd EVICTEE - JANE UNPACKS HER TIME IN THE HOUSE 19:19

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Jane, the self-proclaimed groovy granny and second evictee from Big Brother 2025, sits down with TV Reload to spill on her wild week in the house. The backlash and why she doesn’t regret a single second of it. In this episode, Jane reflects on narrowly dodging the first eviction, the emotional support from her sons and grandkids and the surreal exp…

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BIG BROTHER'S TWIST EVICTEE - MIA WIJEWARDENE 20:05

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In today’s episode of TV Reload, I’m joined by the radiant and refreshingly honest Mia Wijewardene, the Big Brother housemate whose loud laugh, lilac power-suit and unapologetic authenticity made her one of this season’s most compelling players. Fresh out of the house, Mia opens up about everything viewers didn’t get to see. From the pressure of re…

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Why? Episode 379- Competitive Scrabble 54:38

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Looking to take your gaming to a new level? Try competitive Scrabble. The game is growing in popularity and the competition to find the best is riveting. We sat down with John Chew, the CEO of the North American Scrabble Players Association to learn about the history of the game and how it has grown to what it is today. For more information about t…

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BIG BROTHER'S 1ST EVICTEE - MICHEAL DOWNS UNPACKS HIS EVICTION 19:51

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Michael might be the first housemate evicted from Big Brother 2025 but he’s definitely not the most forgettable. In this episode, Ben catches up with the self-described “professional pot-stirrer” fresh from the house, bacon in hand and emails exploding, to unpack how it all went so wrong so fast after he copped 13 points in that brutal first nomina…

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He Had It Coming - Gretel Vella and Chloe Rickard - Stan Original 18:55

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# The Dark Comedy Murder Mystery You Need to Hear About In this captivating episode of TV Reload, host Ben sits down with the creative minds behind Stan Original's razor-sharp dark comedy "He Had It Coming." Creator/writer Gretel Vella and executive producer Chloe Rickard unpack their brilliantly chaotic series that blends feminist perspectives wit…

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23: Pitlane to Podium with Rachel Brookes 47:34

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What a race weekend in Brazil, overtaking for fun, crashes and penalties! It looked like a clean start then turned into an early safety car, and the restart was bonkers with Piastri, Antonelli and Le Clerc going three wide, with Le Clerc out as a result. Then there was a virtual safety car, Max got a puncture and changed tyres, he then ripped throu…

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Why? Episode 378- David Leaf on Brian Wilson 34:08

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Brian Wilson was a musical genius. And a new re-issue highlights his brilliance in live performance. And if there's anyone who can talk about Wilson's work it's David Leaf. He's literally written the book (well, 2, actually) as well as made the movie about Brian. Brian Wilson- Live at The Roxy Theater is available right now wherever you get your mu…

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LEO SUTER - LINLEY - BRITBOX 17:42

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Episode Synopsis: Leo Suter. Inside Britbox's New Crime Drama ‘Lynley’ In this episode of TV Reload, Ben Norris chats with British actor Leo Suter, star of Britbox brand-new detective drama Lynley, which premieres today on Britbox Box. Best known for his breakout roles in Vikings: Valhalla and Sanditon, Leo takes on the iconic role of Detective Ins…

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Why? Episode 377- Alternative for the Masses 38:50

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1990's rock was an exciting time. Nevermind (no pun intended) Nirvana, what about Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, The Meat Puppets, Primus and Smashing Pumpkins? In his new book, Greg Prato gets the full story of the era from the folks who lived it. Alternative for the Masses by Greg Prato is available right now wherever you get your books.…

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22: Lando Norris Nicks The Win In Mexico! With Harry Benjamin 49:46

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It's advantage Lando Norris as he leads the 2025 F1 Championship by 1 point after a fantastic race weekend in Mexico. And we've got not just one, but two voices of Formula 1 in the studio this week as we welcome back BBC 5Live and Sky commentator Harry Benjamin to join Ben Edwards and Nicola Hume. The Mexico GP was like a Rallycross race with so ma…

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Why? Episode 376- The Victorian Obsession With Death Pt 2 26:54

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Paul Gambino is an expert in mourning, death and all sorts of macabre interests. And in his new book, Beyond the Veil: The Victorian Obsession with Death and Mourning is a fascinating look at one era's way of remembering those who have passed. Beyond the Veil is available right now wherever you get your books. For more information and to learn abou…

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21: Sheriff Max Is Back In Town! With Holly Samos 55:15

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The Cowboys were out in force for the United States Grand Prix in Austin this weekend and the Sheriff was most definitely Max Verstappen with a sprint race win followed by a Grand Prix victory. The drama started a day early in Austin with a first lap crash in the sprint race that took out both McLarens, compounded by Max winning again! Giving him a…

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Why? Episode 375- The Victorian Obsession With Death Pt 1 28:18

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Paul Gambino is an expert in mourning, death and all sorts of macabre interests. And in his new book, Beyond the Veil: The Victorian Obsession with Death and Mourning is a fascinating look at one era's way of remembering those who have passed. Beyond the Veil is available right now wherever you get your books. For more information and to learn abou…

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Why? Episode 374- Actress/Therapist Ivy Austin 33:10

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We know we say it all the time, but Ivy Austin is really a fascinating person. From her work on Broadway, in film and on television, to her work as a therapist in New York, she has led a unique and memorable life. For more information on her acting, you can check out her website, and for more information on her work as a therapist, check out her Co…

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20: The Singapore Grand Prix - Too Hot To Handle. With Richard Porter. 58:17

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We are back after a hot and humid weekend in Singapore and we welcome back Mr Sniff Petrol himself, Richard Porter to the studio. It was every man for himself this weekend, with smooth George Russell sailing onto the podium and a well earned club sandwich, while Lando Norris went for the 'just push them out of the way' approach with both Max Versta…

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Why? Episode 373- Spice Girls Collector Liz West 45:18

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Liz West has the greatest collection of Spice Girls items in the world. Don't believe us? Ask the Guinness folks. And if that isn't enough, some of what she got from the Spice Girls has inspired her art career. To get a glimpse of her collection, check out her website. And if you want to see some of her really fascinating art on display, check out …

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Why? Episode 372- Princess Cheyenne: Boston's Most Famous Stripper 39:03

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Lucy Wightman has had a fascinating life. From learning how to become a dancer at The Naked i, located in Boston's infamous Combat Zone, to a relationship with Cat Stevens to so much more. And now she's written it all up in her book, Princess Cheyenne: My Life as Boston's Most Famous Stripper, now available wherever you get your books. For more inf…

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EPISODE 165: BENJAMIN PATTERSON 58:14

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, BENJAMIN PATTERSON. Patterson has been performing his frequently silly and surreal jokes, routines and songs, and making audiences laugh for many years. I have seen Patterson compere two shows for Always Be Comedy in London in 2023 and perform at Outside The Box Comedy Club in Kingston in 2024 and 2025…

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19: Mission Impossible or Possible? With Christian Hewgill. 51:34

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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix threw the 2025 F1 play book out of the window with a record number of red flags during qualifying, a Williams on the front row, Liam Lawson in third and a terrible start from Oscar Piastri. Plus DRS trains, possible rain, poor pitstops but in front of it all was Max Verstappen taking his second victory in a row. Does this …

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Why? Episode 371- Tom Huddleston on the World of David Lynch 31:46

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Film writer Tom Huddleston has penned a great tribute and study of filmmaker, artist and musician David Lynch. Huddleston's David Lynch: His Work, His World is the perfect coffee table book to unnerve your friends, but also a wonderful delve into all things Lynch. David Lynch: His Work, His World is available now, wherever you get books.…

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Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee 8:33

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TV Reload: Miranda Tapsell & Gwilym Lee From Top End Wedding to Top End Bub What happens when I start with discussing Justin Bieber to the cast of Top End Bub. You’ll find out in this week’s episode and trust me, Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee were more than happy to play along! In this hilarious and heartfelt chat, Miranda opens up about parenting…

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Why? Episode 370- ERB-1 Touring a Nuclear Power Plant 40:05

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Did you know the first town lit by nuclear power in the US was in Idaho? Did you know you could tour the reactor that created this amazing advancement in power? We talk with Shelly Norman, the senior tour advisor from the EBR-1 Museum (that's the Experimental Breeder Reactor if you're not into the whole brevity thing). For more information, check o…

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EPISODE 164: BOB BOYTON 53:52

4M ago53:52

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In this episode, I talk to the legendary comedian, BOB BOYTON. Boyton was popular for his political viewpoint as a stand -up comedian in the 1980's. He was one of the founding members of The Cutting Edge, a satirical comedy team that still plays at The Comedy Store in London every Tuesday to this day. He left comedy in the 1990s to become an author…

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18: The Fastest Grand Prix Ever! 41:17

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What a weekend at the 2025 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen nails the fastest pole position lap of all time that looked unlikely up until Q3, Then some elbows out action at the first corner, Charles Leclerc nicks 3rd off Oscar Piastri, and they have a punchy battle, Rookies under achieving, rookie’s over achieving. Then throw in undercu…

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Why? Episode 369-Talking Taylor Swift 41:25

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With Taylor Swift's 12th record about to come out, we thought it a good time to explore what has come before with two experts- Kase Wickman and Moira McAvoy, co-authors (with Joanna Weiss), authors of Taylor Swift: Album by Album, available from Motorbooks wherever you get your books on October 10th.…

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17: Lando Norris Just Lost The F1 Championship with Jennie Gow 48:47

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It was an incident packed race on the beach in Zandvoort for the Dutch Formuia One Grand Prix and after that Mclaren oil leak it looks like Lando Norris' F1 Championship has just gone up in smoke. Ferrari had a shocker as well, but we saw a rookie on the podium, with Isack Hadjar's third place. So much to discuss with this week's special guest, BBC…

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Why? Episode 368- Escaping from Vault Disney 38:21

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Tony Goldmark is known for creating in-depth videos exploring all aspects of the Walt Disney corporation, from its theme parks to it's cinematic output. And with his podcast, Escape from Vault Disney, Tony and his guests visit another film available on Disney+. You can find Escape from Vault Disney wherever you get your podcasts and you can find To…

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Why? Episode 367- Catching up 22:33

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No guests, just conversation. Where is this whole thing going? Do we have good stuff upcoming? What do you think, slappy?By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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EPISODE 163: PAULINE EYRE 58:36

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, PAULINE EYRE. Eyre is confident and very funny on stage, regularly making audiences laugh on the comedy circuit. She has a very engaging presence and is extremely relatable. She has performed two solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe: Body in 2024 and Anyone for Tennis in 2025. I have seen Eyre perfor…

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Why? Episode 366 Searching for David Ackles 38:44

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To hear David Ackles is to be enchanted by his voice and his music. And, for some reason, he never reached a large audience. Now, a new book by Mark Brend, Down River: In Search of David Ackles, tells his whole story. The book is available wherever you get your books on August 22nd.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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EPISODE 162: ROSS SMITH 1:04:33

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ROSS SMITH. Smith is a very funny regular on the comedy circuit and has a very amiable and comfortable style on stage. He has self-depreciative humour mixed with ingenious banter and is an excellent compere with a very easy-going style. His debut Edinburgh show, I Am Ross Smith! Won acclaimed in 2018. …