Best Lock It In Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Emily Dean - Baths, Bites and Body Parts 1:03:38

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Broadcaster and author Emily Dean is battling Bush this week on Britain's quirkiest quiz. Emily is co-host on Frank Skinner’s "Frank Off The Radio" podcast and her hugely popular Walking The Dog podcast sees her get to know some of the UK’s household names alongside her companion Raymond. Let's see whether she can identify where the British public …

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EP 245: Shaun Tomson – Jordy Smith’s Title Hopes, ‘77 World Champion, Surfing pioneer, and WSL co-founder on the 50th Anniversary of WSL, Cloudbreak vs. Teahupo’o, the Surfer’s Code, Bustin’ Down the Door ... 1:31:56

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Legendary surfer, 1977 World Champion, and WSL co-founder Shaun Tomson joins Dave Prodan for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of professional surfing. Shaun reflects on Jordy Smith’s career and potential World Title breakthrough for South Africa, the complexity of Cloudbreak vs. Teahupo’o, and the ethos of winning and losing with grac…

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The Bonus Round - Carol Decker, Party Heckler 16:02

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Bush is back from his holidays and Statman Matt has spent a weekend at a retro festival so there's plenty to talk about as they preview this week's quiz, Baths, Bites and Body Parts. Bush also has a humdinger of an anecdote about T'Pau lead singer Carol Decker. ⁠See us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on October 17!⁠ And remem…

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Ed Jones - Peeing, Pies and Princess Diana 55:22

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Actor and comedian Ed Jones - one third of the Edinburgh Comedy-Award nominated Crybabies - is the first Celebrity Guestimator of Season Five. How will he fare trying to guess the British public's answer to what's the best pie, and how many times they estimate they go for a wee in an average 24-hour period? Check out the new four-part Crybabies ser…

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EP 244: Mitchell Salazar – 2025 CT season wrap and the Final 5 locked for Fiji, Teahupo’o delivers, Molly Picklum dominance, Jack Robinson’s run to make the Finals, and What’s next as the World Title showdown ... 1:20:28

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Dave Prodan and WSL commentator and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar break down the highs and lows from Tahiti. From Jack’s must-win performance, Molly’s statement backhand attack, and the rise of the local Tahitian crew, they cover everything from Championship Tour surfers paddling and/or towing the CODE RED waves prior to the event to the heart…

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The Bonus Round - TikTok Cobra Bombs 21:28

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We are back for Season Five! Our biggest and best season yet. We promise. And to ease you in to this week's quiz, Statman Matt and Producer Will are on hand to discuss which dead celebrity would've been best on TikTok. See us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London on October 17! And remember, to take part in our Golden Question you …

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Rhys Thomas 55:39

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It's the last episode of series 3 and what a way to finish as we welcome comedian, director, writer and actor Rhys Thomas. He is a Bafta, Emmy and Royal Television Award winner, having been behind and in front of some of the most innovative and brilliant comedy to come out of the UK in the last three decades. Having appeared in comedies such as The…

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Guestimators - Season Five Trailer 2:09

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Season five of Guestimators is upon us! If you're not signed up to play our FREE, UNCHEATABLE weekly quiz then hop over to guestimators.com and you'll get an email every Monday. You'll have until Wednesday at 6PM to do the quiz and then our Thursday podcast is where you get to hear the answers, as a celebrity quizzer faces off against our host, And…

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Stuart Bray 50:56

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This week's guest is prosthetic and makeup FX artist Stuart Bray. A freelance make-up effects artist since 1994, Stuart has worked on some of the biggest films and tv shows of the past 3 decades including Saving Private Ryan, The Mummy 1 & 2, Shaun of the Dead, Stardust, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Blade 2, Gladiator – and many more! Based on the …

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Maryam Moshiri - Titans, Tall Tales and the Taj Mahal 54:24

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Journalist and broadcaster Maryam Moshiri - described by the Metro as ‘everyone’s favourite BBC News presenter’ - is this week's Celebrity Guestimators. And she's taking on Bush to see if she can guess how many white lies the British public put on their most recent CV, and what landmark they'd open a new English restaurant in India after. To play t…

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EP 243: Peter ‘PT’ Townend – The 1976 surfing World Champ RETURNS to the pod, 50 years of pro surfing, the Level of competition on the CS, the Rise of the CT, Huntington Beach’s legacy, and MP stories 1:02:55

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The first-ever World Champion and true icon of the sport, Peter “PT” Townend, returns to The Lineup after his last appearance… our very first episode. From winning the inaugural world title in 1976 to helping launch professional surfing itself, PT’s fingerprints are all over the DNA of modern surf culture. As we near the 50th anniversary of that hi…

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The Bonus Round - The Darwin Ecoystem 24:39

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Producer Will and Statman Matt are providing the (not so) steady hands on the tiller as they preview this week's quiz, Titans, Tall Tales and the Taj Mahal. Will also has his recommendations for trips to Bordeaux, and they open applications for the official Guestimators Fact Checker. Join our new Facebook Group⁠⁠. And remember, to take part in our …

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Glenn Moore 53:55

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This week's guest is comedian Glenn Moore. Glenn is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and one of the country’s best joke writers. On TV, you’ve probably seen him on Mock The Week, House of Games or winning a Pointless trophy. He’s about to set off to Edinburgh with his new show Please Glenn, Can I Have Some Moore before beginning a nationwide tour.…

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Amy Mason - Bond, Birds and a Bunch of Bananas 46:20

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Amy Mason - the writer and stand-up comedian also known for her viral video parodying Bristol mums at the schoolgates - is the Celebrity Guestimators this week. Go and see Amy in her new stand-up show Behold, which she'll be performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. To play the quiz every week, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guestimators.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E…

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EP 242: The Alive – US Open Sundown Sets with Chevy Metal, Surf roots, Sharing stages with rock legends, & Their new single “Emancipated” 30:07

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Rooted in core surf and skate culture, Southern California's own The Alive joins the pod from I-SEA HQ in San Clemente for a special episode of The Lineup. With drummer Miles Elze, bassist/vocalist Lawson Matthews, and guitarist/vocalist Bastian Evans in the studio, the trio dives into their origins, the gritty early days of the band, and what it’s…

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The Bonus Round - Sexy Little Mouse 15:31

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Bush, Producer Will and Statman Matt sink even deeper into the gutter this week as they discuss which animated animal character they fancy. And of course, preview this week's quiz. Bond, Birds and a Bunch of Bananas. Make sure you join our new Facebook Group⁠. And remember, to take part in our Golden Question you need to be a Golden Member. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Zoe Lyons 44:54

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This week's guest is comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons. With a list of TV credits too long to name, you’ve very likely seen her on shows such as Mock The Week, SAS Who Dares Wins or Live At The Apollo. Performing live on stages across the country for over two decades, she’s just finished her mammoth UK tour of her latest show Werewolf. Based on the …

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Alfie Packham - Swearing, Shortcuts and Helter Skelters 42:59

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It's Andy Bush against journalist and comedian Alfie Packham on this week's Guestimators. How will they both fare on rounds about best and worst fairground rides, the best computer keyboard key (!), and how much the British public estimates Gordon Ramsey swore in 2024. If you're in Edinburgh for the Fringe go to see Alfie's show My Apologies to the…

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EP 241: Mitchell Salazar – Connor O’Leary’s maiden CT win!!, 3x wins for Gabby Bryan, Goofyfooters at J-Bay, Mayhem clinches, and the Race to the Final 5 heats up before Tahiti 1:07:27

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With Finals Day firing at Jeffreys Bay, The Lineup returns to break down all the action from the Corona Cero Open J-Bay. Host Dave Prodan is joined by WSL commentator and part-time co-host Mitch Salazar to unpack Connor O’Leary’s maiden CT victory and Gabriela Bryan’s continued ascent to World No. 1 – both coached by Richard “Dog” Marsh, making it …

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The Bonus Round - Walk Yourself Dry 19:21

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Producer Will is back and he and Bush are determined to bring every conversation back to a two-mile radius from where they both live in Essex. But fear not Statman Matt is also in the house to bring them back onto the straight and narrow and preview this week's quiz, Swearing, Sho…

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Carl Donnelly 50:32

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This week's guest is comedian and writer Carl Donnelly. Carl has been performing stand-up across the country for almost 2 decades, establishing himself as a favourite on the circuit. He’s also a fellow podcaster, co-hosting the show Two Vegan Idiots with Julian Deane. He’s won and been nominated for a load of awards including the Edinburgh Comedy A…

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Esther Manito - Backs, Bowls and Barry from Eastenders 1:01:28

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Stand-up comedian Esther Manito is in the hotseat this week sparring with Bush and trying to see what the British public, on the whole, dries first after having a shower. And telling us why, in a fit of rage, she once smashed EVERY PLATE in her house. Eek. Go and see Esther in stand-up with her new show Slagbomb To play the quiz every week, head to…

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RE-AIR: EP 159: “Watersheds” Episode 1: Jordy Smith’s Unforgettable 2010 Win at J-Bay, with special guest Pat O’Connell 1:12:22

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Re-air of Ep 159, the first “Watersheds” format episode highlighting Jordy Smith’s first CT win on home soil at J-Bay in 2010. This week, we’re premiering a new format of The Lineup where we zero in on an important moment from surfing’s rich and extensive history. Using sound bites from deep within the WSL archives and insight from this week’s spec…

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The Bonus Round - Bat and Ball World 18:23

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Bush and Statman Matt are in the in a Spotify SAUNA this week previewing this week's quiz, Backs, Bowls and Barry from Eastenders. And HOT off the back of spending Saturday at The Minecraft Experience, Bush wants to know what computer game should be made into a real-life world to v…

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Olaf Falafel 43:30

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This week we're joined by comedian and children's author and illustrator Olaf Falafel. Olaf is a master of the pun and is a former winner of The Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. His family friendly stand-up shows have become a favourite with audiences which has led to writing and illustrating children’s books including the Blogfish, the Trixi…

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James Barr - Socks, Styles and Stepping Out with Richard Osman 59:04

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Comedian, podcaster and The Hits' breakfast show presenter James Barr is our Celebrity Guestimator this week. Which means its a battle of the Bauer presenters. Who will come out on top, him or Bush, on this week's quiz: Socks, Styles and Stepping Out with Richard Osman? Go and see James in stand-up doing his new show Sorry I Hurt Your Son. To play …

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EP 240: David Litt – From Obama’s speechwriter to surf beginner, Finding solace and connection through surfing, 8-10ft wipeouts in Spain, Surf trips with his brother-in-law, and His latest book, It’s Only ... 47:32

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Former Obama speechwriter and bestselling author David Litt joins Dave Prodan on The Lineup to talk about his newest and most personal project yet, It’s Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and a Search for Common Ground. Litt opens up about how a pandemic-era battle with depression led him into the ocean, and how a mismatched surf adven…

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The Bonus Round - Walking in Will's Slipstream 15:06

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did you know Producer Will has a stride so long even professional speedwalkers would be jealous? No, why would you. But if that's the type of inane Guestimators chat you're interested in, you'll love this week's Bonus Round as Will, Bush and Statman Matt preview this week's quiz Soc…

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Daniel Handler 48:11

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This week we're joined by author Daniel Handler. Under his pen name Lemony Snicket he wrote the hugely successful children's book series A Series of Unfortunate Events. Under his real name he's also written a plethora of adult novels. We recorded this episode with Daniel remotely from his home office in San Francisco. Based on the hugely successful…

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Fergus Craig - Helsing, Hot Sauce and Hearing Hey Jude 57:58

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Multi-award winning actor, writer and comedian Fergus Craig takes on Bush this week. Who will come out on top working out who or what the British public thinks is the best Van? Go and see it - you can buy tickets here Pre-order his new book, here (affiliate link) To play the quiz every week, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guestimators.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Guestimato…

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EP 239: Mitchell Salazar – Picklum takes #1!!, Cole, Griffin, and a San Clemente surge in Saquarema, …Lost Surfboards all but 3-peating the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, Fantasy leaderboard and Listener Q ... 1:01:00

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Reporting live from Brazil, part-time cohost and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar rejoins Dave on The Lineup to break down all the action, drama, and implications from the 2025 VIVO Rio Pro presented by Corona Cero. California’s Cole Houshmand and Australia’s Molly Picklum claimed breakthrough victories at Stop No. 9 of the 2025 Championship Tour, …

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Cabinet office 2025: The People Factor: Understanding Hidden Risks in Organizational AI Adoption 20:05

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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! The biggest challenges in AI implementation aren't the headline-grabbing risks but the hidden ones stemming from human factors and organizational dynamics. Drawing parallels to aviation safety, successful AI deployment requires understanding how people interact with these tools in complex organizational set…

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The Bonus Round - Sexiest Tube Lines 18:37

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠⁠! No Producer Will this week but Bush and Statman Matt are on hand to rank the London Overground lines by which carries the sexiest passengers, and recount the men in their lives who have typically female names. They also preview this week's quiz, Helsing, Hot Sauce and Hearing Hey Jud…

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Marjolein Robertson 44:56

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This week's episode is a bit different, it's a Scottish folklore special as we're joined by comedian Marjolein Robertson. Hailing from the Shetland Islands, Marjolein grew up surrounded by folk tales which she weaves throughout her work. She was awarded the Scots Speaker of The Year in 2022, as well as reaching the final of the BBC New Comedy Award…

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Studiosity 2025 - Digital Natives: How Students Are Navigating the AI Revolution in Higher Education 12:35

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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Students worldwide are rapidly adopting AI tools for education, with Middle Eastern students leading this digital revolution. We unpack findings from a global survey of over 10,000 students, revealing how expectations, usage patterns, and concerns vary across regions. • 70% of students in Saudi Arabia and U…

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AI ACADEMY What Does It Mean to Know Something in the Age of AI? (UAE Green Paper 2024) 11:34

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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! We explore the UAE's comprehensive green paper on generative AI in education, unpacking a multi-level framework that addresses both opportunities and challenges of AI integration in learning environments. This three-tiered approach examines policy, institutional implementation, and classroom experience to c…

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AI ACADEMY: Navigating Education's AI Frontier: Students, Teachers, and the Ethics of Learning (Turnitin 2024) 11:47

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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Artificial intelligence isn't just changing education—it's creating a fascinating paradox that affects everyone involved. Our deep dive into a comprehensive global study reveals a striking contradiction: while 78% of students, educators, and administrators feel optimistic about AI's educational potential, a…

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Kate Dolan - Prophecies, Piercings and Purple Plums 1:07:32

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West Midlands celeb Kate Dolan is at Guestimators HQ this week taking on Bush in the quiz, and Statman Matt for his quizmaster behaviour. And it's a blast. Prophecies, Piercings and Purple Plums is the name of the quiz, and fruits colours, belly button piercings and zombie apocalypses are just a taste of the conversations it triggers. Go and see Ka…

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Extinct Species 43:04

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Welcome to DEADPOD a weekly podcast about death. Death is a thing that touches all of our lives - it has scared, scarred and mesmerised throughout human history. Join Andy Bush and Brian Murphy as they embark on a journey to explore different aspects of death around the world, in history and pop culture and what it says about us. Whether it be murd…

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EP 238: Tom Lowe – Returns after his second nearly fatal injury at Teahupo’o, The recovery process, Balancing big wave surfing with fatherhood and being a husband, & His latest film with YETI, Let Me Live ... 1:35:42

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In a special two-parter episode of The Lineup, Dave Prodan sits down with fearless big wave charger and YETI ambassador Tom Lowe for two powerful conversations – one from before his nearly fatal incident in Tahiti in June 2025 and one after. In the first part of the episode, Tom rejoins us from Tahiti, still in recovery, right from the very place w…

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The Bonus Round - Foam Party Special 17:22

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠⁠! Bush has never been to a foam party...and wants to know ALL THE DETAILS about how, what and why. So Statman Matt and Producer Will fill him in, as well as previewing this week's quiz, Prophecies, Piercings and Purple Plums. Remember, to take part in our Golden Question you need to be …

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Rob Shearman 56:02

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This week's guest is author, playwright and screenwriter - Rob Shearman. Rob's varied career has seen him write and direct plays, novels, radio dramas and TV shows. If it can be written, Rob's written it. He's also closely entwined with the world of Doctor Who, having written many audio dramas for Big Finish and adapting one of them into the first …

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Alex Franklin - Loafs, Lovers and Lifelong Legends 52:09

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Critically-acclaimed comedian and performer Alex Franklin joins Bush, Statman Matt and Producer Will at Spotify's London HQ this week. And she will be taking Loafs, Lovers and Lifelong Legends and seeing whether she can do better than Bush in predicting what the British public think is the best bread. And other equally ridiculous questions. Go and …

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Fictional Murderers Dinner Party 41:19

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Welcome to DEADPOD a weekly podcast about death. Death is a thing that touches all of our lives - it has scared, scarred and mesmerised throughout human history. Join Andy Bush and Brian Murphy as they embark on a journey to explore different aspects of death around the world, in history and pop culture and what it says about us. Whether it be murd…

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EP 237: Mitchell Salazar – Yago & Bettylou’s second 2025 CT win, Breaking down Trestles, Listener Q’s, Fantasy sleeper picks, and the domination of …Lost Surfboards ahead of the Rio Pro 1:13:01

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Dave and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar return to break down all the highs, lows, and critical storylines from stop No. 8 on the Championship Tour—the 2025 Lexus Trestles Pro Presented by Outerknown. With iconic Lower Trestles serving up a playground of high-performance conditions, Brazil’s Yago Dora and Hawaii’s Bettylou Sakura Johnson both ea…

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EU Parliament 2025: The Future of AI: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility 37:03

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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! Generative AI is transforming technology and reshaping our world by creating human-like content at unprecedented scale and speed. • EU ranks second globally in Gen AI academic publications but faces funding gaps for innovation • Technical foundations include deep learning architectures, specialized processo…

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The Bonus Round - Grand Theft Orbison 20:26

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Buy tickets to come and watch Guestimators Live on October 17⁠! Why did Roy Orbison drive all night? What's the best naan bread? And what's the best piece of "school weaponry"? Bush, Statman Matt and Producer Will cover A LOT of ground this week as they preview this week's quiz, Loafs, Lovers and Lifelong Legends. Remember, to take part in our Gold…

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Milo McCabe (AKA Troy Hawke) 47:16

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This week's guest is comedian and professional complimenter Milo McCabe. Milo has been a regular on the stand-up circuit for many years but is best known for playing Troy Hawke, a David Niven inspired character who compliments people in public. His Troy Hawke videos have been viewed by millions of people online and led to sell out shows across the …

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AI ACADEMY: Prompt Wizards and Data Guardians: Making AI Work for Schools ( DfE June 2025) 20:02

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Spill the tea - we want to hear from you! We take a comprehensive look at using artificial intelligence safely and effectively in education by examining guidance from the UK Department for Education and related sources. This deep dive unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and key considerations for anyone dealing with AI in educational settings. •…

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Sophie Garrad - Milk, Months and Morning Match-Ups 44:57

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Comedian and actor Sophie Garrad is our Celebrity Guestimator this week, and everyone is a bit giddy after a heavy weekend. Which all makes for a brilliant podcast! See whether Sophie can defeat Bush in this week's quiz, whose questions include trying to guess which item the British public thinks they are constantly buying a replacement for. Go and…