Best Creative Conversations with Di Podcasts (2025)

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99. In Conversation with Jennifer France 25:17

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2M ago25:17

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James Clutton speaks with soprano Jennifer France ahead of her role-debut at Opera Holland Park in Lucia di Lammermoor. Fugitive ghosts and a bitter feud between two families form the background to Donizetti’s mesmerising Gothic tale of madness and forced marriage. Lucia di Lammermoor will run at Opera Holland Park from 18 July - 1 August: https://…

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232: Lessons from Tiktok Success 35:17

6M ago35:17

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Akala namin tapos na ang podcast journey namin… pero after two years, eto na ulit kami! 😅 Sa episode na ‘to, ikukwento namin paano nga ba kami napunta sa full-time content creation, the unexpected lessons from our TikTok success, at mga sikreto behind the scenes na hindi namin usually naikukwento online. Kung curious kayo paano nagsimula lahat (at …

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SUMMER SPECIAL: Mumbition feat. Jacqui Ooi 31:56

8M ago31:56

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Hello and Happy 2025 to you! It's been a while between episodes but today we're bringing you a special conversation from our friends over at the Mumbition podcast, featuring our very own Jacqui Ooi. This episode takes you behind the scenes of our work with career-changing women, with lots of great insights and inspiration for anyone on the cusp of …

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98. In conversation with the team behind A Christmas Carol 32:15

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Ahead of Opera Holland Park’s upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, James Clutton sits down with the Will Todd (Composer) and David Simpatico (Librettist), Ceci Calf (Designer) and Martin Duncan (Director) in the rehearsal room.At Sinfonia Smith Square, Will Todd and David Simpatico’s enchanting musical retelling of A Christmas Carol weaves the…

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97. In conversation with Elizabeth Karani and Anthony Gregory 14:31

1y ago14:31

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In this episode, James Clutton chats with Elizabeth Karani and Anthony Gregory who play the roles of Acis and Galatea in Opera Holland Park's 2024 production.By Opera Holland Park

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96. In conversation with soprano Alison Langer 17:46

1y ago17:46

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James Clutton sits down with soprano Alison Langer to talk about starting her career in Opera Holland Park Young Artists scheme, the roles she's performed with the company and her upcoming role as Nedda in Pagliacci ahead of its opening night.By Opera Holland Park

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95. In conversation with the cast and conductor of Il segreto di Susanna 12:43

1y ago12:43

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Ahead of its revival at Opera Holland Park in a double bill paired with Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, James Clutton chats with Richard Burkhard, Clare Presland and John Andrews about Il segreto di Susanna.By Opera Holland Park

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94. In conversation after the final night of Tosca 2024 46:32

1y ago46:32

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James Clutton chats with the cast of Stephen Barlow's Tosca on its final night at Opera Holland Park.By Opera Holland Park

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Nina Karnikowski | Mindful traveller – how she reimagined her dream career to support the planet 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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What do you do when your dream career suddenly loses its shine? Do you give it up for something new – or change the way you’re doing it? If anyone had a dream career, it was Nina Karnikowski. As a travel writer at the Sydney Morning Herald, and later going freelance, she was off on adventurous travels a dozen times a year. But in 2019, she went on …

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A sneak peek inside our Career Change Kickstarter course 3:40

1+ y ago3:40

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Are you at a career crossroads and thinking about ‘what’s next’ for you? Then you’ll want to dive into this mini episode, to find out how our Career Change Kickstarter course can help you! If you’re feeling the niggle (or roar) of needing a change, but you’re not sure what you want to do next or what steps to take, this course is for you. Applicati…

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93. In conversation with Members, Musicians and the Development team 19:51

1+ y ago19:51

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Join James Clutton for the day on our annual Envoy Reception! He chats to our Development team about upcoming plans, meets some of our most loyal supporters and hears from some of our musicians. Have a listen to find out more about the world of membership at OHP and what it's like to be part of the OHP family.…

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92. In conversation with Isabella Farrell at the OHP Christmas Extravaganza 19:33

1+ y ago19:33

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In this episode, James Clutton and Education and Outreach Manager Isabella Farrell reflect on OHP's Christmas Extravaganza. Having visited care homes, hospital wards and community groups across Kensington, James also chats to residents at The Royal Hospital and members of our new intergenerational choir.…

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Kris McKee | In bloom – how she stepped away from nursing to fulfil her creative dreams 33:31

2y ago33:31

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Have you always dreamed of doing something creative? But you’re not sure how to turn that into a career? For Kris McKee, her early creative interests fell by the wayside as she pursued a more stable career in nursing. Being a nurse opened up opportunities to travel and live in London, and over 20 years, she worked her way up in a very specialised f…

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Malini Raj | Making an impact – how she reshaped her corporate career to be a voice for change 33:37

2y ago33:37

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Do you want to make a difference in the world without leaving your corporate career? Are you passionate about using your skills for good? This has been a driver for Malini Raj throughout her working life, as she’s built a successful career in financial services. Malini started out on a more traditional path in investment banking. But she soon disco…

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Steph Jacobs | Working with kids – how she found her happy place in the world of early childhood 28:32

2y ago28:32

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Have you been rethinking your career after becoming a mum? Do you want to explore what else could be out there for you? For Steph Jacobs, the transition to motherhood was a real turning point in her career… and after having two sons of her own, she became fascinated by the world of early childhood. It was a big leap from her previous career, workin…

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Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane | Life after sport – how she made the leap to the mental health field 27:20

2y ago27:20

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Are you in a career that has an expiry date? And soon, you’ll have to figure out ‘what’s next’ for you? This was the case for Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane, who started out as an athlete in the world of swimming, going all the way to the Beijing Olympics representing Papua New Guinea. But after more than 12 years competing internationally, she retired from …

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Melissa Di Marco | Tea master – how she took brave steps to build an inspiring business 33:06

2y ago33:06

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Have you fallen out of love with a career that once inspired you? Do you want to feel that spark of excitement in your work life again? This is where Melissa Di Marco found herself after 12 years in the hairdressing industry, but she didn’t know what else she could do. Putting her CV out into the world, she hit a raft of rejections – but she did la…

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Evie Farrell | Finding freedom – how she created a life and career of travel with her daughter 34:02

2y ago34:02

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Do you love the idea of packing up your life to go travelling? Just stepping off the daily treadmill and seeing where it takes you? That’s exactly what Evie Farrell did back in 2016 and her travel buddy was her young daughter, Emmie. As a solo mum, Evie had been struggling to balance her busy corporate career with spending enough time with Emmie an…

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We’re back! Season 5 is here 1:39

2y ago1:39

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Are you thinking about making a career change? But you’re not sure ‘what’s next’ for you? Join host Jacqui Ooi for Season 5 of What She Did Next, as she chats with women across Australia who’ve changed up their careers in all sorts of interesting ways – to create more freedom and flexibility, explore their creative interests and do work that feels …

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91. In conversation with the cast and creatives after the Itch studio run 37:30

2y ago37:30

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James Clutton catches up with the team after the emotional and exciting studio run of Itch to hear their thoughtsBy Opera Holland Park

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90. In Conversation with Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana 28:52

2+ y ago28:52

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In today’s episode, James Clutton speaks to Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana who are playing the title roles in Opera Holland Park’s 2023 production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 Hansel and Gretel. They discuss the joys and challenges of freshly tackling such well loved characters.By Opera Holland Park

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89. In conversation with Wasfi Kani 52:47

2+ y ago52:47

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In today's episode, James Clutton (whilst possibly breaking into a house in Mayfair) has an extended conversation with Wasfi Kani, the founder of Grange Park Opera. James delves into Wasfi's life and career, from her first interactions with classical music to her leadership style, and both discuss their role in the world of opera and opera's role i…

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88. In conversation after the first listen of Itch 31:07

2+ y ago31:07

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Today James Clutton speaks to the cast, Composer, Librettist, Associate Director and producers of Itch, Opera Holland Park's new opera by Jonathan Dove, after the team have heard it played through for the first time.By Opera Holland Park

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Episode 15 | How to work as a creative being with Mike Hoolboom 40:14

2+ y ago40:14

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A five-time lifetime achievement award recipient, Mike Hoolboom and I speak about making films, zen, motherhood, Judy Rebick, and our internal barriers to creativity. This episode explores the question of 'how to work' as a creative being.Mike is a Canadian Filmmaker. 100+ film/vids. 20 features. 89 awards, 20 international retrospectives. 5-lifeti…

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87. In conversation with Paul Carey Jones 1:09:21

3y ago1:09:21

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In this extended episode, James Clutton speaks to Paul Carey Jones, an OHP veteran, about Paul's journey into opera and the of value theatre and live performance, and they both consider the future of what opera is and where and how it will exist in uncertain times ahead.Buy his book, Giving it away, here: https://www.paulcareyjones.net/buy…

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Episode 14: Developing a practice of connection and listening to self | Emerset Farquharson 9:55

3y ago9:55

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This is a short episode that focuses on learning how to develop a practice of caring for oneself, learning how to relate and connect to oneself and learning how to engage in this process of listening to ourselves. Emerset gives a helpful explanation of this process and what this looks like in his own life of practicing and engaging in mindfulness a…

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Season Four Highlights | Career change conversations to inspire your next move 13:18

3y ago13:18

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We’re wrapping up Season Four of What She Did Next with our always popular highlights episode. If you’re new to the show, this is where you can get a little taster of the stories we’ve shared and if you like what you hear, you can scroll back through the feed to find the full episodes. This season, we’ve been chatting to women who’ve made all sorts…

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13. Presence, connection and aliveness from a Gestalt and indigenous perspective | Jay Tropianskaia 28:43

3y ago28:43

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Jay Tropianskaia, Registered Psychotherapist, Director of Training and the Senior Faculty of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Canada, has practiced as a Gestalt psychotherapist for the past 28 years. In this special interview, we speak about the process of feeling more alive and present with the world around us.We also speak about the current stat…

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Episode 12 | Writing practice can change the world: teaching and writing with Celeste Kirsh 46:50

3y ago46:50

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“Why do we have writing as human beings? It’s to express, to communicate and to design other future possibilities”. C.K.Celeste Kirsh is a former middle school teacher. She's the host of the most excellent podcast called Teaching Tomorrow (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/teaching-tomorrow-podcast/id1433809331), and she is a first-year Ph.D. s…

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Episode 11: Routines and rituals that nourish body, mind and spirit | Carmelinda Di Manno 21:43

3y ago21:43

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Carmelinda Di Manno ( www.carmelindadimanno.com ) speaks about her path to yoga and rituals of self-care. She's a practitioner of Emotional Freedom Technique and is a conscious DJ having taught and practiced all around the world. In this episode, we speak about practices that support anxiety and movement of energy.Note: It is ok to not have a pract…

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231: Tumbler Review: Hydroflask Aquaflask Starbucks 36:35

3y ago36:35

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In this episode eh irereview natin ang sandamukal na tumblers na nakolekta ko na over the years and how this may help you in your day to day #takotmauhaw lifestyle.

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Episode 10: Body and mind support each other | Emerset Farquharson 12:57

3y ago12:57

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Emerset Farquharson speaks about the body and the mind and how the body and the mind support each other. We are talking about the body and the mind working with each other rather than two parts fighting against each other. In this candid interview, Emerset shares his journey to this new perspective. This short episode is the inspiration for this se…

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86: In conversation with the March sisters after the studio run 26:59

3y ago26:59

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Today, James Clutton speaks to the cast and director of Little Women after an exciting and emotional studio run. On the warmest day of the year in England, Charlotte Badham, Kitty Whately, Lizzie Karani, Harriet Eyley and Ella Marchment talk to James about the buzz of the studio run, the journey the team has been on, and the excitement of getting t…

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230: Pano ba Mag-invest? 40:45

3y ago40:45

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In this episode we will share with you how we go about investing para hindi nalang natutulog ang aming pera sa bangko.

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BONUS: How to change careers through online study (it’s easier than ever!) 17:56

3y ago17:56

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The idea of going back to study when you’re already juggling work and family might seem out of reach... maybe you’re worried that it’s too time consuming or too expensive or just not possible to fit in with your busy schedule. But things have definitely changed on the study front, with the shift to online learning opening up a whole new world of po…

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229: 5 Side Hustles You Can Start This Weekend 33:36

3y ago33:36

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Financial Freedom, Escape the Rat Race at kumita ng sandamukal na pera para may pambili nako ng house and lot at sasakyan. We read entrepreneurial books and listen to interviews on Youtube - and this inspires us to start our own hustle. In this episode we want to share with you 5 side hustles na pwede mo nang simulan this weekend.…

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9. Fear, hope and community healing | Dr. Sechaba Maape on finding light in vast amounts of darkness 33:35

3y ago33:35

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Dr. Sechaba Maape is a returning guest lecturer on this podcast season. He is the founder of https://www.afreetekture.com/, a ‘parallel design practice’. Dr Maape established Afreetekture as an alternative experimental practice aimed at producing architecture and other designs based on the philosophical and theoretical framework derived from his 10…

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Episode 8: Introduction with Lana | presence, awareness, trauma, naming our feelings 13:32

3y ago13:32

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This podcast season is about presence and the many ways we can come into a fuller connection with ourselves and our communities. How do we experience presence? What are the practices that allow us to reconnect with ourselves? Why are we buzzing so much? Why is it so difficult for us to be present? And what kind of patterns are we creating from this…

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228: Parenting Series Ep 4: Skills You Need as a New Parent 52:20

3y ago52:20

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Mommy and Daddy congrats sainyong safe delivery - Time to go home. Naku po - pano ba hahawakan si baby? Pano ba kumakaen yung mga newborn? Baka magutom siya. In the finale of our parenting series we will share with you 5 skills na we wish na sana natutunan namin before becoming new parents.

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Jen Webster | Helping people – how she found her place in charities after leaving the corporate world 33:47

3y ago33:47

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Jen Webster worked in the IT industry for 30 years, spruiking software for some big tech firms until her first child started school. Needing more flexibility in her work, Jen shifted to a part-time role running her organisation’s corporate social responsibility program… which opened her up to the world of charities. It was a role she loved for many…

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227: Parenting Series Ep 3: Newborn Essentials 48:46

3y ago48:46

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In this parenting series episode 3 we will share with you our newborn essentials na sana nalista namin sa baby shower para di lang puro diaper at damit ang binigay samin. We are minimalist pero we also acknowledge that there are gadgets and essentials that we find necessary para mapadali ang buhay as new parents to a newborn.…

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226: Parenting Series Ep 2: How to Find a Kasambahay 38:02

3y ago38:02

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When you give birth to your first child, eh talaga naman iikot ang iyong mundo. From living na kayong dalawang mag asawa - into severely cutting down your personal time and space. This is where you begin to feel crippled and start asking for help. This is why sikat sa ating mga pinoy ang humingi ng tulong sa atin mga parents - mga excited na lolo't…

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Melissa Chan | Journey of discovery – how she’s turned different interests into a multi-passionate career 33:13

3y ago33:13

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Melissa Chan has been a career changer throughout her working life, driven by a desire to learn and embrace new experiences. During her 15-year career, she’s done everything from teaching yoga to advising a Prime Minister… and she’s also spent time in both the corporate and creative fields as a management consultant, writer and documentary maker. M…

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225: Parenting Series Ep 1: How To Run a Household 42:52

3y ago42:52

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We learn to be independent, we meet the love of our life, and finally we decide to start our own little family. Pero wala namang nagsabe satin - sa kakamadali ng lahat ng taong nakapaligid satin, kung gano kahirap mag manage ng isang bahay. Walang seminar okaya naman e crash course kung pano ba dapat ginagawa to. Mahirap sya and I now understand wh…

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224: Why I Stopped Posting on Social Media 44:48

3+ y ago44:48

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Tumigil nakong mag post sa social media. Pag pasensyahan nyo na ah #gg - Generation Gap. Mga henerasyon na hindi na marunong mag post sa social media. In this episode we will discuss why certain people have opted out of the infinite loop of social media. And why I stopped posting on social media sites.…

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85. In conversation with the Carmen cast at the Sitzprobe 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

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In today's episode, James Clutton chats to the cast and associate conductor of Carmen during their Sitzprobe. It's many of the team's favourite day of the production, and there is a real buzz in the auditorium, so tune in to hear about how they are getting on and the excitement in the build up to the opening.…

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Dervilla McGowan | Craft distiller – how she made the leap from academia to award-winning gin maker 41:51

3+ y ago41:51

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Dervilla McGowan had always loved science, ever since she was a kid. She went on to study microbiology at uni and even completed a PhD. But at the end of her studies, she realised a career in academia wasn’t for her… and instead she wanted to use her scientific skills to make craft gin! Derv and her hubby launched Anther in 2016, an award-winning g…

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223: Yotube vs Netflix 44:44

3+ y ago44:44

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There are two types of people in this world. Those who watch Youtube and those who consume Netflix. Saang kampo ka nabibilang? In this episode we will discuss the pros and cons of the two Gian Media Platforms!

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84. In conversation after the Studio Run of Eugene Onegin 30:43

3+ y ago30:43

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In today's podcast, James Clutton, CEO and Director of Opera at Opera Holland Park, talks to various members of the cast, crew and creative teams after the end of the Studio Run of Eugene Onegin. The Studio Run is the first time the team runs the full opera, and, as you can hear in the episode, there is a really exciting atmosphere in the room. Gue…

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222: How To Read More Books 36:21

3+ y ago36:21

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Reading is the habit that you should develop this 2022! Maraming bagay ang pwede mong matutunan with reading, such as investing in a real estate, finding a romantic relationship, or as simple as learning how to cook. Wala parin tatalo sa libro in terms of quality and depth of information that we can get. In this episode we will share with you the t…

Creative Conversations With Di Podcasts