Best Mariella Podcasts (2026)

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Bonus: Runner’s Round Table with Stephanie Diaz, ft. Alison Mariella Désir 53:53

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The Runner’s Roundtable with Stephanie Diaz features female runners, run coaches, and entrepreneurs in the running space. The goal is to uplift their voices while being curious about how to make running more inclusive, accepting, and welcoming. Each season Stephanie focuses on a different theme: the theme of the episode featured here is "Conversati…

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SUSTAINABLE WORKSHOPS 2026 9:13

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Co-founder of Earthscope Isle of Man, Sarah Mercer, talks to H about the "Sustainable Mann" workshops 2026 for small, medium and large businesses. Book via Eventbrite Biosphere IOM Sustainable Mann page

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Live NYC Marathon, Martinus Evans of Slow AF Run Club, with Alison Mariella Désir & Verna NezBegay Volker 38:41

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This engaging and dynamic trio talked about Evans' running journey, creating the 40K+ strong Slow AF Run Club, how he’s dealt with criticism–both online and in person, and how he’s navigating being a new dad, and a lot more. It’s an inspiring, uplifting conversation, with some laughs along the way. A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor Altra f…

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From the archive (season 4): Graham Norton 44:28

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. In this episode, it’s Grace’s couch that gets the star treatment as Graham Norton comes round to chat all things Comfort Eating. We all know Graham from his work interviewing megastars on his chatshow, as well as his much loved radio show, but there’s lots to Gr…

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From the archive (season 6): Katie Price 43:51

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Legendary glamour model turned reality TV star, Katie Price joins Grace. One of the most photographed and filmed women of our times, splashed across page 3 and lads mags as Jordan 30 years ago, then in six of her own TV series, multiple documentaries and reality…

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From the archive (season 1): Russell T Davies 38:59

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Award-winning Doctor Who and It’s A Sin screenwriter Russell T Davies tells Grace about some of the most important moments in his life – and the comfort food that has seen him through them. The pair discuss love at first sight, recent loss, and how Woolworth’s p…

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From the archive (season 5): Nadiya Hussain 35:25

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Cosying up with Grace is none other than the queen of baking and all our hearts – Nadiya Hussain. The Bake Off star, whose triumph in the tent launched a TV, writing and culinary career of which dreams are made, is dropping by Grace’s home to share her loves, he…

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Season Finale: Looking Back, Looking Ahead 48:19

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Hear about memorable moments from the season; surprises, learnings, and joys; and what Alison, Verna, and Stefanie are looking forward to next. Oh, and yes, they do talk about their pets! Also announced: EARTHMOVERS will be live at the NYC Marathon Expo, Jacob Javits Center, on the Main Stage, Sat., Nov. 1, 1pm, featuring special guest Martinus Eva…

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From the archive (season 2): Stephen Fry 48:46

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as the darker days of autumn arrive. In this episode, Grace is joined by none other than Stephen Fry. They talk about his childhood, memories of prison, cooking for his husband – and the comfort foods that have seen him through it allBy The Guardian

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Deo Kato, on Running Across Africa and Europe, with Alison Mariella Désir & Stefanie Flippin 44:36

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Deo Kato is a runner, coach, and racial equity activist. He was born in Uganda, and at age 10 came to London, where he still lives. Today he is best known for being the first person to run from Cape Town to London. This trek began on July 24, 2023: it took Deo 518 days and he covered 8,230 miles. Previous to this huge undertaking, Deo created the 3…

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S10, Ep12: Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian 47:36

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Comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri pops round to Grace’s for a snack and a chat. Hackney born and bred, Fatiha is an east London girl through and through, but with her Muslim faith being a huge pillar of her life, and her parent’s Moroccan heritage, Fatiha’s standup covers everything from identity and culture, to the horrors of modern dating. But…

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Zagdaa and Tuvshin Baatar of Nomadic Adventure Club, with Co-Host Stefanie Flippin 55:53

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"You cannot act in a different way in the mountains," says Zagdaa. "You have to be yourself." The Bataars have a lifetime of experience in the outdoors, but their way of living changed dramatically when they came to the US: time in the outdoors gave way to working long days to establish their family in the States. Over time, they recognized the nee…

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S10, Ep11: Sally Wainwright, TV writer 39:37

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By The Guardian

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Ellie Windham, with Co-Host Verna NezBegay Volker 46:55

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Ellie sat down with EARTHMOVERS co-host Verna to talk about her running background and how she developed into a running community leader. Their conversation touches on Ellie's experiences navigating and claiming her own identity as a Korean woman who was adopted from her home country and raised by a white family in a predominantly white community i…

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Ep 13 - A Premier in Nowhere with Mariella 1:09:51

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Cynthia and Laura Beth are joined once again by Rachel Hall, aka Mariela for the premiere of her her brand new album, Underglow.By Laura Beth Buchleiter, Cynthia Vacca Davis

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S10, Ep10: Mary Portas, broadcaster 41:43

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This week, broadcaster, businesswoman and retail consultant, Mary Portas OBE pulls up a chair at Grace’s dining table. Mary initially set her sights on acting and was awarded a place at Rada, but then had to give it up after both her parents died. She was left homeless and she had to look after her younger brother, but she went on to blaze a trail …

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Olympic Medalist Alysia Montaño, with Alison Mariella Désir, Live from 2025 Women of Color Take the Lead Retreat 55:55

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Alison and Alysia get deep, and they also share some laughs, covering a range of topics. Alysia brings her vast experience as a world-class athlete and a ground-breaking advocate for mothers and women, especially women of color. She has experienced racism and misogyny, and cheating in competition. Throughout, Alysia has followed her heart and held …

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S10, Ep9: Miriam Margolyes, actor 45:55

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Sound the klaxon … we’re in National Treasure territory today as Miriam Margolyes joins Grace to discuss the joys of Jewish food, breaking wind and, of course, being naughty on national TV. Miriam is one of Britain’s most beloved actors, with her career spanning seven decades. But life hasn’t always been easy for Miriam, from her early years in war…

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Yolanda López Haugabook, with Co-Hosts Verna NezBegay Volker and Alison Mariella Désir 42:59

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Yolanda, known as “Yo,” is a marathoner, hybrid athlete, and community builder. She ran her first marathon after just five months of training and then went on to co-found Sin Miedo with her husband, Antoine, not long after. Sin Miedo, which means without fear, is a fast-growing trail running community, founded by people of color, centering people o…

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BAIR Amy Howse talks to H as she approaches the end of her residency 8:08

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As Sound artist Amy Howse approaches the end of her residency as Biosphere Artist in Residence, she talks to H about her art, connecting with the Biosphere and the future! (Applications for next BAIR close on 21 September!)

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S10, Ep8: Mariella Frostrup, journalist 45:01

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This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by one of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters – Irish-Norwegian journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup. Speaking to Grace, Mariella opens up about her early food memories growing up between Norway and Ireland with a Scottish mother, shares a cringe-worthy dinner faux pas involving Prince Charles and …

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Ep 10 - Going Nowhere with Marian Edmonds-Allen 1:09:51

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In this conversation, Cynthia and Laura Beth talk with Rev. Dr. Marian Edmonds-Allen about change, healing, and the importance of community in the context of LGBTQ+ advocacy and spirituality. They discuss personal journeys of acceptance, the significance of creating safe spaces, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in faith communities. M…

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Wynonna Fulgham and Missy Hendricks, on Running the 2025 Cocodona 250, with Co-Host Verna NezBegay Volker 1:06:34

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Both Missy and Wynonna, who are themselves native as well–Mescalero Apache and Navajo, respectively–were introduced to ultra trail running through NWR. Previous to Cocodona, the furthest they’d ever run was 100 miles. Verna talks to these runners about their running history and what inspired them to want to take on this huge challenge. They also di…

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S10, Ep7: Alan Davies, comedian 41:41

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Today, Alan Davies pays Grace a visit, a dish of his favourite comfort food in hand. The Essex-born comedian has spent more than 30 years making us laugh and his third memoir, which shares the highs and lows of his comedy career, is out soon. But what food does he turn to for energy? • The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac)…

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Co-Hosts Verna NezBegay Volker and Stefanie Flippin, On Verna's First 100-Mile Finish 49:33

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Stefanie and Verna dive into all that went into Verna reaching her 100-mile goal, a process that's been years in the making, as well as how the race went down. Several years ago, Verna attempted this distance and over 90 miles before having to end her bid. She vowed then that she had no interest in going after 100 miles ever again. But then Verna c…

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S10, Ep6: CMAT, singer songwriter 51:19

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This week, Grace is joined by a woman who has described herself as the unwashed ITV version of Taylor Swift – CMAT. With her third album, Euro-Country, out now, a summer calendar packed full of festivals and a tour on the horizon, what is this stunning, Irish superstar eating to fuel the ride? Warning: this episode contains descriptions of drug use…

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Episode 9 - Peace & Restoration 1:02:53

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In this episode, Cynthia and LB introduce the Coalition for Peace and Restoration, a community-focused organization promoting holistic wellness through the integration of body, soul, and spirit. They explore the vision behind the coalition, its inclusive approach to supporting the queer community and those adjacent to it, and the importance of crea…

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Dora Atim with Co-Host Alison Mariella Désir 38:02

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In this conversation between EARTHMOVERS co-host Alison Mariella Désir and Dora Atim, Atim shares how she got started in running, and what got her out on the trails, running ultras. She also gets into how the running group she founded, Ultra Black Running, came to be, and why she's so passionate about carving out space on the trails for other Black…

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S10, Ep5: Nicola Sturgeon, former politician 41:50

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This week, Grace is buzzing to meet former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. Over the past few years, Nicola has weathered an independence referendum, Brexit, a pandemic, countless press briefings and parliamentary spats, an arrest and a divorce. So what food does she turn to when she needs some comfort?…

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Miki Sawada with Co-Host Stefanie Flippin 48:12

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Miki Sawada is an ultra trail runner and professional pianist who focuses on bringing classical music to community spaces through her nonprofit Gather Hear. Sawada is Japanese, and she’s been living in the US for the past two decades. She calls the Boston area home. Sawada was chosen as one of the two recipients for the 2025 GU Energy Labs’s Divers…

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From the archive (season 6): David Baddiel, comedian 44:11

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As Grace Dent takes a short summer break, the team is delving into the archives to bring you some of their favourite episodes. This week, we rewind to February 2024, when legendary comedian and author David Baddiel rocked up to Grace’s house. With a career spanning 40 years on TV, stage and radio, not to mention coining anthemic football songs and …

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We Are EARTHMOVERS: Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, Verna NezBegay Volker Are On the Mic 45:43

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In this premier episode, EARTHMOVERS hosts Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, and Verna NezBegay Volker get on the mic. They catch up on their recent outdoor and life adventures, including Alison’s second summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and putting on her first trail race, the We Out Here Trail Festival. Stefanie shares about her busy coaching se…

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From the archive (season 4): Jayde Adams, comedian 37:45

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As Grace Dent takes a short summer break, the team is delving into the archives to bring you some of their favourite episodes. This week, we rewind to November 2022, when Grace welcomed one of that year’s stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Jayde Adams. Jayde and Grace discuss Jayde’s Bristolian beginnings, what it takes to become a fishmonger, and wha…

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From the archive (season 4): James Norton, actor 44:53

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As Grace Dent takes a short summer break, the team is delving into the archives to bring you some of their favourite episodes. This week, we rewind to January 2023, when Grace welcomed actor James Norton into her home. Grace realised there’s a lot more to learn about James, from his idyllic early years in Yorkshire, to a stint at a very religious b…

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E8 Going Nowhere with Flamy Grant 59:11

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By Laura Beth Buchleiter, Cynthia Vacca Davis

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S10, Ep4: Irvine Welsh, writer 35:45

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Scottish writer Irvine Welsh joins Grace to share his ultimate comfort food. Irvine has been a towering figure in our cultural galaxy for 30 years. His bestselling novels include Porno, The Acid House, Filth and, of course, Trainspotting. Trainspotting – famously autobiographical – follows a group of heroin addicts in a deprived area of Edinburgh. …

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Episode 7 Going Nowhere with Rachel Hall/Mariela 55:15

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In this conversation, Rachel Hall, a queer and trans singer-songwriter, shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the impact of political climate on her art. She discusses the complexities of family dynamics, the grief associated with her transition, and the significance of representation in the trans community. Rachel …

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Biosphere Youth Representative Rachel Smith reflects on her time in the role 16:33

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As she reaches the end of time as Biosphere Youth Rep, Rachel Smith reflects about her time in the role and along with Biosphere Project Assistant, Breeshey Kermode, discusses the process to replace her, which is now underway!By Radio Manx Ltd

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S10, Ep3: Samson Kayo, actor 43:34

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This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by Bafta-nominated actor, writer and producer Samson Kayo. Samson has been gracing our screens for more than a decade, starring in shows such as Channel 4’s Youngers, Sky’s sitcom Bloods and HBO’s Our Flag Means Death. Now, he’s currently celebrating the release of two blockbusters, Voltron and F1, in wh…

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S10, Ep2: Lulu, musician 38:25

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Joining Grace on this week’s episode of Comfort Eating is Lulu. Lulu was belting out songs to crowds before most of her classmates had mastered their times tables. By 15, she’d swapped school for showbiz and kicked off a six decade career with a bang – her first single Shout landed her in the charts and on the path to global stardom. She’s duetted …

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H chats to Biosphere Board Chairman, Jason Bissell 10:36

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Chair of IOM Biosphere Board, Jason Bissell, talks to H about the appointment of the new board, its membership and purpose.By Radio Manx Ltd

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H drops into Garey yn Ellan Ain, the community Biosphere garden at St Johns 9:24

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H speaks to two of the volunteers behind the restoration of the community garden at St Johns, known as Garey yn Ellan Ain . . .By Radio Manx Ltd

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S10, Ep1: Joy Crookes, musician 43:49

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Musician Joy Crookes joins Grace to kick off a brand new season of Comfort Eating. Born and raised in south London, Joy’s rich, punchy and intimate songs means her music is everywhere. With Bangladeshi and Irish heritage, Joy writes music that’s rich in politics, identity and a lot of raw feeling. Her debut album, Skin, was an intimate patchwork of…

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back 0:43

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Season 10 of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 8 July. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including CMAT, Irvine Welsh, Lulu and Nicola Sturgeon, as they delve into their ultimate comfort foodBy The Guardian

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Hear us 26:51

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H talks to some of the main players in the fascinating "Hear Us" project . . as people from around listen under the waves . . .By Radio Manx Ltd

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Episode 6 Going Nowhere with Sara Griffith Lund 57:35

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In this conversation, Laura Beth and Cynthia welcome pastor, author, and advocate, Sarah Griffiths Lund to talk about her recently released book, Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah's book is a wonderful introduction to understanding the beauty and complexity of neurodiversity in all the ways it shows up - especially fro…

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Episode 5: Going Nowhere with Derek Webb 1:20:02

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In this engaging conversation, Derek Webb discusses his journey as an artist, the importance of authenticity in creativity, and the urgency of addressing issues within the LGBTQ+ community through his music. The dialogue explores the complexities of navigating societal expectations while remaining true to oneself, emphasizing the power of vulnerabi…

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Biosphere Youth Reps Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig chat to H 20:32

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Biosphere youth representatives Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig talk to H about their work with Biosphere IOM and the Youth NetworkBy Radio Manx Ltd

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S9, Ep6: Suzi Ruffell, comedian 44:29

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Comedian, broadcaster and podcaster Suzi Ruffell joins Grace in her east London home. Suzi’s comedy CV boasts an impressive five sellout runs at the Edinburgh festival fringe, appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and The Last Leg. She talks to Grace about family life with her wife, Alice, in Brighton; her struggles with anxiety; her mum…

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Chair of the Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell talks to H 19:08

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Chair of the Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell discusses his role, recruitment to the Board, Biosphere purpose and perception.By Radio Manx Ltd