Lockdown Conversations was born amid the COVID19 pandemic with a vision of uniting people from different walks of life. We invite speakers from around the world; to share their knowledge and views on topics that matter the most right now. Every episode is unique and covers a range of issues, and also questions asked live by our audiences in the Q&A session. So come, let's unite and speak up on things that matter!
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Lockdown Conversations Podcasts
"Lockdown Lives with..." is a series of conversations about dealing with lockdown conditions and other life lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charlie Stark has collected thousands of field recordings around the world and seamlessly combines these with his eclectic music taste. The Lockdown Podcast aims to take you on a audio adventure while you might not be able to go out hopefully this will give you a feel of being out and about and transcending wherever you are.
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Dillon and his Mom invite you to South London, where they record in the sound studio that Daddy built inside the office on the top floor of their house. Email us at [email protected] #homeschoolinglondon #lockdownlife #stayingsane #joyfulchild
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Welcome to Coexisting! Audio stories of those currently sheltering at home due to Coronavirus all over the world. Part information, part human story archive but mainly trying to get an uplifting bent on this insane situation we find ourselves in.We have people from from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, United States Australia, UK, Portugal, Iceland, France, Italy and Taiwan so far and the list keeps growing.
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Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
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The Fenced In podcast is, in essence sports and fencing framed in a light, conversational piece. The show is hosted by two GB international fencers, Ben Peggs and Christopher Mollard, who have the added dynamic of being coach and student. They share their experience as well as their tried and tested ideas of how to continue to improve in this technical sport that we all remain so passionate about, through lockdown and beyond. With nearly 30 years of knowledge between them, Chris and Ben disc ...
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Every encounter and interaction leads to an experience. Here we talk about those experiences and try to learn and have some fun.
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Hi and welcome to my place where you can find your daily dose of my opinions and sarcastic comments about the awful reality of our lives. Don't be moody, leave that to me, you just sit down and enjoy!
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Welcome to 9X Tashan Lockdown Special, an interactive Punjabi Podcast show where we chat with some popular names from the Punjabi Industry. Presented by host Youngveer, we talk to various Punjabi stars about their take on the current Lockdown situation in India and how they’re dealing with it. We also touch a variety of other topics like their upcoming collaborations, things that keep them busy during the Lockdown and what all they would be doing once it is lifted. Tune in as these stars can ...
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Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. Hilary Seabrook is a writer and musician: at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at." Thanks for listening.
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A long-form conversational podcast where a cute AF, love-drunk British couple talk about their lives, fun stories, big ideas, etc. Anything at all really. And, look, it's probably gonna be super duper rambly. Because that's not a brand. It's a lifestyle. (Although we will of course have branded merch coming out in the first quarter of 2025) Basically, it'll be sometimes serious, sometimes silly, and everything in between! We are ARTATpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, etc - come follow us! If yo ...
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A place for my ramblings when I’m not live streaming. 🍍
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Kashmir has been under a tight security lockdown with a near complete communications blackout since August 5. On the same day, Amit Shah, the Minister of Home Affairs, moved a Bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking to split Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories - one comprising of Jammu and Kashmir regions and the other comprising Leh and Kargil, jointly Ladakh. This move also means that the State of Jammu and Kashmir would no longer be extended a special status, as guaranteed under Article ...
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When Covid-19 shut down America, veteran Kansas State sportswriter Tim Fitzgerald, who is battling Stage 4 prostate cancer, laid low. Fitz took it as an opportunity to catch up with the friends he made during his many decades in sports, and now he's reaching out to create new bonds. The result of those conversations is the Life of Fitz podcast.
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Step into the captivating world of live performance with the Theatre Audience Podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo, Natalie and Darren and special guests. This ongoing series promises to whisk you away into the heart of the theatre scene. Every Thursday afternoon, we bring you insights into the latest shows, buzz-worthy theatre news, and exclusive interviews with industry insiders. It's your backstage pass to the drama, the laughter, and the sheer magic of the stage. Join us on this exhilarati ...
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TLC is a wellbeing and creativity chat show featuring conversations with worldwide talent and experts.
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Join Jo and Caz, two hardworking, fun-loving Aussie sisters approaching the middle chapters of life as singles. It is their hope that by offering a glimpse into their own lives, a tapestry of funny, serious and sad experiences, they will provide listeners, who are perhaps travelling the same road with some personal insights, guidance or advice. And plenty of laughs along the way.
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I talk with rideshare passengers I've met, as well as sharing an Interesting Story of the Week
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Uncover the hidden, the haunted, and the unexplained. Beyond the Map explores modern mysteries, UAPs, ancient secrets, and high strangeness with journalistic curiosity and a taste for adventure. Hosted by a former detective and forensic investigator turned explorer, each episode digs into what lies just outside the mainstream — and just beyond the map.
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Hello sweet souls! Welcome to Root & Rise with Lucy. This brand new podcast is dedicated to untangling the world of wellness. I’ve been a part of the wellness industry for over 5 years - teaching yoga, sharing sound baths, leading meditations, & hosting retreats... & even I find wellness a little overwhelming at times. Each week I’ll be chatting to wellness professionals from a whole host of different backgrounds, so that together we can sort through those buzzwords & find tools that resonat ...
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What the heck is the Universe - and other complex questions. Join us as we discuss business, life, and other intriguing issues. This podcast is an unscripted chat with Elaine Sullivan - coach, agile expert, and general amazing woman; and Hannah Liversidge - Virtual Assistant, business owner, and newbie to the universe, each with a topic to chat about that may be insightful, current, or something we just wanted to discuss.
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Podcast by Rabbi David Fohrman
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Honest personal stories on what it’s like growing up in in the UK today, as told by BBC Young Reporters. Young people share their own stories in their own words, with authenticity and honesty.
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Take a lil bit of your time from your busy schedule,so the time you have taken out is only and only yours live that moment for yourself,it is good to be messy and careless sometimes.....
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We are talking about the world we live in. The mindset of the average and common man. This world contains species but humans are more gifted among them. Our podcast about lifestyle, cinema, little politics, and music...
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Stuck at home, Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he's been longing to talk to - from all walks of life and on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Stories of news, creativity and the internet, told to Suchandrika Chakrabarti | Shortlisted: Best Host at The Lovie Awards (the European Webby Awards) 2019 | Heard on BBC Radio 4 | Newsletter: buttondown.email/suchandrika | Instagram: @freelancepod | Twitter: @freelance_pod_
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Jamaican descent cousins get together to tackle the misleading and deceptive myths about Caribbean Culture and people. If you are looking for raw, honest, and relatable conversations about everything but the kitchen sink from a Caribbean perspective, who better to hear it from than cousins who have lived and are living through it. Listen in as they reveal personal truths, share opinions, and give some advice all while calling bullshit as they see it. If you’re ready to inhale the good shit a ...
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Serendipity has developed a new podcast series that addresses issues facing Black, Asian and other minority and marginalised communities in Leicester. The podcast series explores a range of topics including the impact of COVID-19 and practical advice in the aftermath, mental health and wellbeing as an informative dialogue with community activists, academics and experts. The podcast provides support and advice to help people to rebuild their lives and their communities. Given the current spik ...
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A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more.
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During lockdown, Saracens, England and Lions rugby player Maro Itoje chats to leaders and groundbreakers from across society, ranging from musicians and athletes, to politicians and artists. He’ll find out what makes them tick, discover the driving forces behind their successes, lessons they have learned from failure and their views on life in 2020. This mix of unique, open and honest insight forms the podcast Pearl Conversations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Human/Ordinary is back in 2024 with a series of short docos. Sam will spend two weeks floundering and then release whatever he has on Friday night of the second week. They'll mostly be personal journals that touch on our culture, our relationships, and the extraordinary feat of being alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is a weekly podcast beginning in April 2018 and ending the same month 2078. If I don't have the confidence to be ambitious about having lots of fans I can at least swing for the fences regarding duration.
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Its My View. In my channel i am sharing some thought so you guys help to decide is right or wrong. In this channel you also lesson motivation speech, some more topics. You can also suggest some topics and also help each other so see word in a different ways. #motivation #thought #update #rightorwrong #help #world
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Welcome to Pasha, The Conversation Africa’s brand new podcast. In the spirit of The Conversation, Pasha – which means to inform in Swahili – will be bringing you some of the best and brightest research from academics across the continent. After nearly four years of publishing expert research, we’re thrilled to be bringing our own brand of smart journalism to a new audio format. Each episode will collect stories and commentary on a given theme.
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PodFest 2020, a podcast series created by the May Fest team at The University of Aberdeen, bringing research and culture to you at home!
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A podcast where Aina (an introvert) chats with her friends about current issues and relatable topics as a way to improve her articulation skills
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⚡️ A horror podcast that feels like hanging out with friends! A few quotes from listeners: 😄 "This podcast helped get me through lockdown. Love it!" - Jennifer Carstens 😄 "I usually try to catch your show Sunday afternoons on YouTube. I've come to look at you, Rick, Pete, Matt and others as buddies." - Ed Kinter 😄 "Thanks for reminding me that reading is a joy." - Adam Taylor ------------- 🍁 Join us as we discuss cosmic horror, weird fiction, Lovecraftian horror, horror movies, books, and re ...
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Crafting Survival is packed with gripping real-life stories, expert insights, and powerful lessons. We will hear from real people who have faced some of life's toughest challenges and people who have great knowledge to help us craft our survival.
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I have conceived this podcast as a personal endeavour to bring interesting topics that I have encountered through my professional and academic life to the table. Each episode will take place as conversations with relevant guests who can shed light into the issues being discussed. The podcast will cover economic and political issues with major impact in the countries of the region. EU-Asia relations will feature prominently. I am currently working in Public Affairs in Brussels (Belgium). I ha ...
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Let's Deep It - the podcast hosted by Tanzim Naser.
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Anuradha Varma, who runs Express Parenting, talks to experts to help you figure out how to have tough conversations with your kids
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Uncaged is a creative audio project recorded using binaural headphones. Each episode is 4 minutes 33 seconds long as a nod to John Cage’s ”Silence”. As we emerge from lockdown what is it that we hear?A binaural audio journal | A personal adventure in field recording | A way to hone my listening skills | An accountability partner to make me leave the house | 4 minutes and 33 seconds of whatever you want it to be.Please wear headphones to fully experience this 360 audio recording.All recording ...
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Do we need lockdown drills in Victorian schools?
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52:30Two schools in Berwick went into lockdown yesterday, a Department of Education spokesperson said the incident involved a "young student who behaved in a dangerous matter".In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss whether lockdown drills are necessary in Victorian schools and how to do them without perpetuating a sense of fear and anxiety …
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Victoria Scone in Conversation: Drag, Dames & Panto Chaos
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24:34Today on the podcast, Darren is joined by trailblazing drag artist, actor and cabaret star Victoria Scone - a performer who made herstory on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and went on to wow audiences internationally on Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World. From redefining drag on screen to commanding stages across the UK, Victoria’s career is a joyful c…
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Discussing ‘Skybound’ with Laurent Ziliani
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20:46Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist and composer Laurent Ziliani wrote Skybound as a musical tribute to his good friend, violinist and pilot Ben Powell. Not only is this a gorgeous track, but it really is a wonderful tribute: this conversa…
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Daniel’s Husband, Gawain & the Green Knight and Most Favoured
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39:05This week Darren and Natalie explore three strikingly different productions - each asking big questions about love, belief, bravery and connection - from intimate relationship drama to festive comedy and razor-sharp contemporary writing. Daniel’s Husband, Gawain and the Green Knight and Most Favoured with backstage chat with actor Alexander Arnold.…
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"The Blood-Red Sphinx" from Dark Adventure Radio Theatre 😱 (H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society)
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48:27😱 "The Blood-Red Sphinx": Andrew Leman & Sean Branney from the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society talk about their latest audio drama! 👉 Order "The Blood-Red Sphinx": https://store.hplhs.org/products/dark-adventure-radio-theatre-the-blood-red-sphinx 👉 View the Dark Adventure Radio Theatre audio drama catalogue: https://www.hplhs.org/dart.php 📺 To WA…
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Getting Christmassy with Jonathan Karrant
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18:10Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Jonathan Karrant’s latest album, Christmas Wish, sits nicely alongside his summer 2025 Live in Concert album, both of which feature the marvellous Joe Alterman Trio. It was good to discuss music and these wonder…
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Christmas Show Special: Panto, Pop, Princes & Pure Festive Joy
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27:16It’s the most theatrical time of the year, and Theatre Audience Podcast is celebrating the festive season with a Christmas Show Special packed full of pantomime, parody and seasonal spectacle. Darren and Natalie discuss their views on; Beauty and the Beast at Churchill Theatre, Ebony Scrooge at Sadler’s Wells East, The Fit Prince and Jack and the B…
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Will the social media ban change how kids will holiday this summer?
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49:15What did your school holidays look like when you where a kid? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how the social media ban for under 16s will change what kids do during the holiday and if they could start to look something like the holidays of previous generations. Also in this edition, has annotating books become a thing on BookTok…
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Is it ok to ask what someone got for their ATAR score?
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48:16It's been a big day for year 12 students, as they receive their ATAR score, but is it actually ok to ask what someone got? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what the best way to approach the conversation is, and what the best approach is if you are a student who doesn't want to discuss it. Also in this edition, why there has been …
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MATT CARDIN: Writing at the Wellspring: Tapping the Source of Your Inner Genius
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1:51:02📺 To WATCH this episode, go here: https://youtube.com/live/3wQo6IekGmA 😀 Lovecraft eZine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecraftezine 👉 Social media & more: https://michaeldylandavis.com/ 📪 Episode reminders: https://mailchi.mp/167c6c2311a7/lovecraft-ezine-podcast-updates ✅ Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lovecraftezinepodcas…
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Rhea Dossier: The Other Humans...They're Not From Earth
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33:30What if the secret history of humanity wasn’t locked inside a classified vault… but posted anonymously on Reddit at two in the morning? In this episode of Beyond the Map, we dive into The Rhea Dossier: The Other Humans — one of the most ambitious and unsettling whistleblower narratives circulating today. Rhea claims to be a former intelligence insi…
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A dinosaur skeleton is going to auction, but should it be?
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45:38A rare dinosaur skeleton will be going to auction in London. Nicknamed Spike, inspired by its pointy skull, it has been described as a "colourful bird-like beast." In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the ethics of investing in dinosaur fossils and whether they should just stay in the domain of museums and the scientific community. A…
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What are your unique Christmas traditions?
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49:44Well, Christmas is almost upon us and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear your unique Christmas traditions and catch up with the co-founder of Elf on a Shelf. Also in this edition, who is up for a nomination at this year's Golden Globes, how much does body language matter in how we communicate plus we take you to parliament to hear The…
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Alastair Penman and I discuss ‘The Last Tree’ over a cup of tea
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27:53Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in the Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Shop by sax player Alastair Penman, who chatted with me about his latest album, The Last Tree. We also discussed his new project - Sound Earth Collective. Alongs…
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In this exclusive backstage-with session, Darren sits down with award-winning composer, producer, and performer John Patrick Elliott. Originally from West Yorkshire, John has done everything from touring across Europe with his project The Little Unsaid to creating live electronic scores for major theatre productions. He won “Best Composer” at the S…
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Beyond The Mark: When Contact Leaves Scars: MUFON ERT Insights with John Street
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43:27What happens when an experiencer wakes up with unexplained burns, geometric impressions, or marks that no medical explanation can account for? Tonight on Beyond the Map, MUFON Director and ERT specialist John Street takes us deep inside the physical evidence cases that most people never hear about. John has worked hands-on with experiencers reporti…
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A Government spokesperson has told The Conversation Hour that they are addressing duplication by bringing the work of VicHealth into the larger Department of Health. In this edition of the program we discuss whether VicHealth needs to maintain a certain level of independence and what this move means for preventive health more broadly. And later in …
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This week Darren and Natalie explore three thrilling productions shaking up London’s stages - from the dark corners of digital desire with Porn Play, to an eternal whodunnit – The Mousetrap and a macabre new comedy with a supernatural twist – The Grim. Porn Play A sell-out world premiere that’s as provocative as it is powerful. Ambika Mod (One Day,…
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Should primary schools have a stronger focus on teaching typing skills?
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52:09A recent study has exposed a gap in the amount of time allocated to teaching primary school students how to type and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss why learning to type still matters and what is best practice in teaching it. Also in this edition, the danger posed by potholes to Victoria's motorcycle community, the extraordinary…
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Peter Clines, author of GOD'S JUNK DRAWER, 14, THE FOLD, EX-HEROES
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1:29:52📺 To WATCH this episode, go here: https://youtube.com/live/wPQUYayMa_4 😱 GOD'S JUNK DRAWER by Peter Clines: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Junk-Drawer-Peter-Clines-ebook/dp/B0DVJNMD3C 😀 Lovecraft eZine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecraftezine 📪 Join the email alert list to be reminded when episodes are coming up. Only 2 to 3 emails a week, tops…
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Changing employer attitudes towards hiring a person who is blind
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51:29Today marks International Day of People with a Disability and in this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss the prevalence of discrimination in the workplace towards blind and low vision people and how to combat discriminatory attittudes and practices. Also in this edition, we celebrate 80 years of The Country Hour, discuss what is behind the…
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What should nightclubs be doing to prevent sexual harm to its patrons?
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50:06New research indicates that nightclubs could be doing more to prevent sexual harm in their venues. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk through what sorts of of things venues could be doing to decrease the risk. Also in this edition, keeping pets safe in high density housing, just how much will the metro tunnel reshape the way we travel…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Elisa Rumici and I were introduced by composer and conductor Michael Shapiro, friend of the podcast. You can listen to my earlier interviews with Michael here - in 2020, 2021 and 2024. It was a joy to chat with …
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Identical Skin Marks and Nighttime Encounters: Inside Modern Experiencer Cases
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43:27In this episode of Beyond The Map, host Buddy Tidwell sits down with John Street, Assistant State Director for MUFON in Indiana and a member of the Experiencer Resource Team. Together, they explore some of the most unusual and compelling experiencer cases involving identical skin markings, unexplained bruises, and nighttime encounters that leave ph…
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The Metro Tunnell is go and in this special edition of The Conversation Hour we broadcast live from Town Hall Station. We speak with architects, train drivers, station masters and public transport researchers and you on this momentous day for Melbourne.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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This week Darren and Natalie explore two masterful productions that examine ambition, morality, and the price of desire - from the glittering privilege of 1980s Britain to the guilt and grief of post-war America. The Line of Beauty Step into Thatcher’s Britain through the eyes of Nick Guest, a young man seduced by a world of wealth, politics and se…
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In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at where things are currently at with banning single use plastics and discuss the impact it continues to have on marine life. Also in this edition, Stranger Things returns for its final season we talk how to write the perfect ending. The Tik Tok awards were last night, so what role they play in bolst…
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Would you be happy to walk into a shop that has no staff?
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52:24Melbourne has a new staff-free 7-Eleven, which is essentially comprised of vending machines. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if this is the way of future for retail and what underpins the move. Also on the show, actor Chris Hemsworth has released a film that documents a road trip with his dad who has early-onset Alzheimers, we s…
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Improving our neighbourhoods for older Melbournians
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55:00Over the past couple of months a group of 65 plus citizen scientists have hit the streets of Melbourne, mapping their experiences to capture how to make our suburbs more livable for our older population. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what they discovered the work they are doing with researchers in the field to improve our stre…
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Dom Franks and I chat about music and stuff (and his latest album)
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43:34Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Sax player Dom Franks chatted with me about his latest album - Duality 2 - with his StrayHorn ensemble. Dom has great stories to tell and our chat weaves in and out of music, creativity, lockdown and much more. …
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New survey reveals extent of poor toilet facilities for women transport workers
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51:17A Rail, Tram and Bus Union survey has found 73 per cent of female transport workers have experienced health issues as a result of poor toilet facilities. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear about the experiences of a heavy haulage driver on the road and speak with the union about what they would like to see changed to better support wo…
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There is Sabrina Carpenter using a fork as a cigarette holder in a music video, pop star Rosalía giving Charli xcx a cigarette bouquet for her birthday, and Jeremy Allen White from The Bear being papped in the streets smoking, not to mention the rise of 'cigfluencer' on Instagram with all its snaps of famous folk having a puff. In this edition of T…
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The Ashes start tomorrow and with Christmas just around the corner perhaps you are considering digging out your backyard cricket set. But is the back lawn really still a thing? While it might feel like a part of the Australian cultural landscape, some argue that they are not as environmentally sound as you might think. Also in this edition, is thri…
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Understanding the wide ranging impacts infertility can have on your life
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52:23This morning our 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast host Sharnelle Vella shared the joyous news that she is expecting a baby girl in March. She reflected that it had not been an easy journey revealing her struggle with infertility and spoke of her years of IVF treatments and unexpected endometriosis diagnosis. In this edition of The Conversation Hou…
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The King in Yellow: Deluxe Edition AND Cthulhu Mysteries: Veins of Arkham -- and prizes!
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55:08💥 WE ARE GIVING AWAY PRIZES from both projects! The RPG, the video game, the comic, The King in Yellow Deluxe, and more! 👑 THE KING IN YELLOW DELUXE EDITION: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/859041831/the-king-in-yellow 🐙 CTHULHU MYSTERIES: VEINS OF ARKHAM: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wwpol/cthulhu-mysteries-veins-of-arkham?ref=2pue8f …
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That time in the 90s when Nirvana performed on MTV
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49:2932 years ago today Nirvana played an unplugged gig for MTV in New York and it marked a pivotal moment for the band. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why the performance was so significant and hear your stories about what Nirvana meant to you. Also in this edition, First term MP Jess Wilson has been elected to lead the Victorian L…
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A fascinating conversation with Orphy Robinson
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1:04:41Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I had a great chat with multi-instrumentalist Orphy Robinson, who I’ve always admired as a musician but also as an influence on the music business and education. Orphy is currently Artist-in-Re…
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In this edition of the Conversation Hour we talk of Solo Mothers by Choice day, which generally describes single mums who have used assisted reproductive technology. One of the key focuses of the day is advocating for for equal treatment in law, policy and society. We discuss what area of law reform the community would like to see as well as the gr…
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It's been a big week for rock in Melbourne — in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask you when you discovered the genre. Also in this edition, intimacy coordinators have been making headlines this week , we discuss how their role in the industry is evolving. Plus, how much do rom-coms shape our relationships?…
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This week Darren and Natalie dive into two powerhouse productions lighting up the West End - the electrifying MJ The Musical and Mary Page Marlowe, starring screen legends Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough. MJ The Musical The smash-hit Broadway production moonwalks into the West End! With a book by Lynn Nottageand direction/choreography by Chri…
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Why we need to talk about the sexual wellbeing of women in midlife
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51:03A new women's health study from Monash University has looked at the impact of decreasing libido on women midlife. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with researcher on what factors might underpin poor sexual wellbeing, how it impacts their lives and why we need to start talking about it. But first, the state of caravan parks in Victo…
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AC/DC are in Melbourne and folk are excited. In this edition of The Conversation we hear your AC/DC stories and reflect on what their set list might look like. Also in this edition, the health of local theatre in Victoria plus, violent youth offenders will be tried in adult courts, but how far will it really go in curbing youth crime.…
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THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT: a conversation with Michael Wehunt
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1:31:10💥 An conversation with Michael Wehunt on his new book THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT: https://www.amazon.com/October-Film-Haunt-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DPV1BJKY 📺 To WATCH this episode, go here: https://youtube.com/live/7lHtpgOSktE 🙏 Lovecraft eZine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecraftezine 📪 Join the email alert list to be reminded when episodes are coming…
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Improving team sport inclusion for people with autisim
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52:54New research has looked at the experience of autistic people playing team sport and has revealed that while there is a desire to increase their participation, barriers are preventing it. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what those barriers are and how to create more inclusive team environments. Also in this edition, why people ar…
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Marco Cafolla joins me for a chat in a noisy coffee shop
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44:11Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in a central London coffee shop by pianist and composer Marco Cafolla to discuss his work with Mama Terra, Federation of the Disco Pimp and solo as Cafolla. Marco is all about collaboration, while t…
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Has football become too long and too confusing? And will the new wildcard make it even more complicated? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask if you are struggling to keep up and why it has become increasingly complex. Also in this edition , we talk the importance of archiving history ahead of Remembrance Day, how you can do your bit for…
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Bryan Lipmann has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria and in this edition of The Conversation Hour he speaks with Justin Smith about his work advocating for homeless older people. Also in this edition former premier of Victoria Steve Bracks, shares his reflections on the Whitlam dismissal in the lead up to the 50th annive…
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The Unbelievers, The Choir of Man & The Wanderers
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25:47This week Darren and Natalie explore three very different but equally profound productions - The Unbelievers at the Royal Court, The Choir of Man in the West End, and The Wanderers at the Marylebone Theatre. The Unbelievers The Unbelievers - the highly anticipated new play from acclaimed writer Nick Payne (Constellations, We Live in Time) - now pla…
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Have generational holiday homes become a luxury Victoria can no longer afford?
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51:24In a housing crisis the idea of holiday home has become something of a dirty word, and comes with a presumption of privilege. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role the holiday home has played in Australia culture and whether it is really fair to assume they are only for the wealthy. Also in this edition, how the plastics ind…
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In this edition of The Conversation Hour we learn about the 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report, talk the come back of Race Around the World and ask do magazines for teenagers still matter?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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