Best Mark Pollard Podcasts (2025)

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Seeking Confessions, Not Just Observations with Mark Pollard, Author of Strategy Is Your Words 43:14

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What’s the difference between a good observation and a real insight? According to Mark Pollard, one of the most sought-after strategy consultants and trainers in the industry, it often comes down to whether someone’s willing to confess something they’ve never said out loud before. As an Australian strategist, Mark brings a different voice to the po…

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544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter 31:49

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.By Edith Bowman

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AA: Diplomacy, Free Speech, AI 40:12

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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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Sarah Elliot, Nigel Huddleston, Alison McGovern, Calum Miller 52:01

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from StourbridgeBy BBC Radio 4

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Episode 195: Marco Bouw 1:34:23

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Welcome back! This week, we have Marco Bouw on to talk about Nationals coming up. We talk about Sukhoi fun stuff, work-life balance, and so much more. Enjoy! Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.By Mark Pollard & Jeff Petrocelli

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543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing 44:38

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It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own …

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542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing 29:14

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It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the fi…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 86 Mark Wibsey on Walking Football 25:04

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Viv and Dave chat with Mark Wibsey who introduced walking football to Calder Valley. He is part of Calder Valley Strollers, one of several clubs open to new members. There are clubs in Mytholmroyd, Todmorden, Halifax and Burnley, it is available on several days through the week and there are Sunday sessions at Todmorden Sports Centre. It is good ex…

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What Were They Thinking? with Victoria Downing and Mark Harari – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 34:01

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Successful communication with new or potential customers can make or break a company’s image. Alongside communication, ensuring that any preconceived notions or assumptions are put aside when working with a new customer can be crucial in securing their business. Victoria and Mark both share experiences with remodeling and trade companies that left …

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541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 33:31

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is score…

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Starmer, Kirk, SEN 40:27

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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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AQ: Lord Deben, Miranda Green, Timandra Harkness, Luke Pollard MP 52:04

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Liskeard Public Hall in Cornwall.By BBC Radio 4

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540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses 28:08

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It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 85 Peter Lassey, White Ribbon Campaign 25:15

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Dave and Viv speak to Peter Lassey of the White Ribbon Campaign UK which started in Mytholmroyd and aims to prevent violence against women and girls. It does this by addressing the root causes of men’s violence against women: harmful attitudes, behaviours around gender and harmful expressions of masculinity that perpetuate gender inequality and gen…

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The Fine Line: The Legal Consequences to Questionable Business Practices with Thomas Croessmann – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 28:14

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The remodeling industry is highly competitive and some may be tempted to break the rules. Although some may do it intentionally, others may start with good intentions, but over time the line between right and wrong becomes blurred. Thomas Croessmann will be joining the show to discuss the consequences of breaking the rules, which in some cases can …

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Making Boring Briefs Better with Ashley Rutstein, Copywriter, Influencer, and Creator of Stuff About Advertising 51:09

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How do you help strategists transform boring briefs into better briefs so that creatives can do what they do best? That’s just one of many questions I ask Ashley Rutstein during our interview. Ashley is a copywriter-creative director, an Adweek Creative 100, and the founder of Stuff About Advertising - a multiplatform channel with hundreds of thous…

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Unveiling Inclusion Strategies with Mark Lomas 20:11

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Advancing Diversity and Inclusion: Insights from Mark Lomas of Lloyd's of London Join us on Inclusive Leaders as we sit down with Mark Lomas, Head of Culture at Lloyd's of London, to explore his inspiring journey and the impactful strategies he employs to foster diversity and inclusion across the organization. From meeting ambitious targets in lead…

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539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music 36:11

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live. It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.comBy Edith Bowman

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How To Live A More Creative Life - Walk And Talk with Chris Do and Rakaa 31:01

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Many thanks to Chris Do from The Futur and Rakaa from Dilated Peoples from this impromptu walk around Los Angeles. You can find them here: http://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo http://www.instagram.com/therealrakaa Come to our annual conference --> The Sweathead Do-Together happens online and in Chicago and New York this November, 2025: https://sweat…

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Angela Rayner 39:59

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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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AQ: Richard Fuller MP, Meg Hillier MP, Sherelle Jacobs, Zack Polanski 52:08

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Kimpton Memorial Hall, Hertfordshire.By BBC Radio 4

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538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club 38:49

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It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders fo…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 84: Gledhill Street Community Project 23:53

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Viv and Dave talk to Madeleine Brooks and other members of the Gledhill Community Project about their plans to create a safe play and community space with seating, planters and sensory garden on a piece of land used for many years for illegal tipping. The area in Gledhill Street, Todmorden – between Adelaide Street and Victoria Road – needs clearin…

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How to Shatterproof Your Business with America’s Legal Coach – [Best of PowerTips] 29:47

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There are many legal challenges that can appear suddenly for remodelers, builders and business owners. It is imperative to build your business on a foundation that can weather the storm so that, as our guest today puts it, it doesn’t matter. In this episode, we talk more about the process of “shatterproofing” your business with America’s Legal Coac…

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537: Darren Aronofsky On The Music Of Caught Stealing 31:53

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Darren Aronofsky, who returns to the podcast to discuss his comedy crime thriller, Caught Stealing. Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz and Liev Schreiber among others, it tells the story of New York bartender Hank Thompson, who finds himself in all manner of trouble with a motley crue o…

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Flags, Immigration 40:34

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Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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AQ: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Russell Findlay MSP, Kirsty McNeill MP, Alison Thewliss 51:55

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Woodside Hall in Glasgow.By BBC Radio 4

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Episode 194: TGIF 58:31

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Hey all! Welcome back! This week, it is just Mark. I talk about becoming a DPE, Canadian Nationals, US Nationals, boundary judges, and more! Hope you enjoy this solo episode. Thank you, LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code flycoolshit at checkout for 25% off most items Buy some shirts! Head to www.flycoolshit.com/me…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 83 Protecting Walshaw Peat Moor from the wind farm project 27:31

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Dave & Viv chat with Jenny Shepherd of Ban the Burn and Sarah Crane of For Peat’s Sake about the proposed Wind Farm on Walshaw Moor. They believe this would damage the peat moors which are essential for the environment to slow the flow of water down the hillsides and cause further flood problems for the area. They have had to learn a lot about the …

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Top 10 Sales Tips for Remodelers with Jeff Borovitz – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 44:35

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Jeff Borovitz has trained hundreds of remodeling sales people, designers and owners to help them increase sales and margins. So, we have asked him to join us here to share his top ten sales tips with our listeners. Jeff is a franchise owner of Sandler Training and the Remodelers Advantage Sandler Sales Trainer. He has advised, trained and coached s…

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536: Ari Aster On The Music Of Eddington 37:19

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Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during Covid, which quickly escalates into all manner of chaos as battle lines are drawn. Eddington is scored by Daniel Pemberton and Bob…

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AQ:Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Alice Thomson 52:15

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Stogursey and District Victory Village Hall, near Bridgwater, Somerset, with columnist and broadcaster Yasmin Alibhai-Brown; former Conservative MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg; Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relat…

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Adapting to HR's Changing Landscape 1:04:22

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Navigating the Evolving HR Landscape: A Transatlantic Perspective Join Leila McKenzie-Delis, founder and CEO of Dial Global, alongside industry leaders from Kearney, Pladis, MoCo Group, and consultancy firms in this enlightening webinar. Delve into the complexities of the evolving HR landscape, focusing on topics such as talent strategies, inclusio…

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535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars 23:15

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We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman

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534: Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk The Life Of Chuck 20:33

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everyman' Chuck Krantz, charting his life in reverse order, chronicling a death that coincides with the end of the universe to his forma…

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AQ: Elisabeth Braw, Stephen Doughty MP, Mark Serwotka, Lord Vaizey 51:40

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the REME military museum in Wiltshire.By BBC Radio 4

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533: Michael Pearce On The Music Of Echo Valley 37:10

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From a waiting room at a railway station, Edith is joined by Michael Pearce. Michael is the director of the Apple TV + film, Echo Valley. Starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, Echo Falls tells the story of a mother who comes to the aid of her daughter when she turns up in somewhat of an alarming state. It's scored by Jed Kurzel - soon to be a…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 82 Satnam Singh goes to Everest Base Camp 20:40

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Satnam Singh, post master at Hebden Bridge, Banking Hub manager in Todmorden and charity activist. Satnam does not merely donate, he acts, whether it is jumping out of an airplane or trekking to Everest Base Camp. Satnam puts in a lot of effort for charities, partly because it is a part of his Sikh culture, partly because he’s just a decent man. Li…

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Harnessing the Power of 3D Visualization with David Pollard – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 30:25

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Dave Pollard, Co-Founder & Design Director of Liv Companies outside of Chicago, joins the show to talk more about how his firm utilizes 3D renderings in almost every aspect of their business. Leading LivCo’s design team, Dave’s process quickly takes hand sketches to full-blown renderings and walk-throughs, and they are even leveraging the power of …

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Gauging Your Designers’ Workload Effectively With Jeff Talmadge – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 23:08

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In this episode, Jeff Talmadge discusses how he and his team created a point system for his design staff to spread their workload. Each designer is assigned a predetermined number of points, weighted by criteria such as permitting, scope, and complexity of the job. The team tracks points weekly and has found that designers are less stressed, custom…

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Travel Adventures Plus 5 Strategies From Australia and Asia - Sit and Talk 58:59

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Feral Intelligence in a Data-Driven World with Kate Rush Sheehy, Chief Strategy Officer at GSD&M 46:51

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Where do the best insights come from? For Kate Rush Sheehy, Chief Strategy Officer at GSD&M, it’s not always based on what people say or even what they do. Sometimes, it’s about what they don’t say or what they don’t do in certain situations. Sometimes, it’s about having a sixth sense or some feral intelligence. In this episode, Kate shares her uni…

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532: Celine Song On The Music Of The Materialists 44:25

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Celine Song, writer and director of romantic comedy, The Materialists. Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, the film follows the story of a New York City matchmaker torn between her aspiring-actor ex-boyfriend and a charming millionaire. It's scored beautifully by our old friend, Daniel Pembert…

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Episode 193: Bill Stein 1:33:47

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Welcome back! This week, we have airshow royalty on the show. Legendary aerobatic pilot Bill Stein joins us to talk about all kinds of fun stuff. We start with the Red Baron Pizza Squadron, which is a classic formation team. We talk a lot about glory days Bill spent with people like Wayne Handley, Sean Tucker, Rocky Hill and others. We get into the…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 81 Satnam Singh on the Banking Hub 23:50

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Satnam Singh is a well known face in Hebden Bridge after running the Post Office for 15 years. He is now getting known in Todmorden as he manages the Banking Hub at Tod College, bringing bank services back to the town. Satnam airs his views on the importance of banking to the community, new technology and his own experiences of the post office scan…

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How to Give Performance Feedback and Why it’s Critical for Success with Tina Clements – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 33:16

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Employees thrive on feedback. Then why is it that so few leaders proactively provide it? The answers, along with simple steps on how to provide timely, respectful, actionable feedback to your employees, are provided in this episode by guest, Tina Clements. Tina, Vice President of The Retail Performance Company, is a leader, speaker, author, coach, …

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Empowering Stories: Siobhan Carr's Journey in Leadership 34:58

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Inclusive Leadership: Siobhan Carr's Inspiring Journey at ODEON Cinemas Join us on the Inclusive Leaders Podcast as we talk with Siobhan Carr, Group Head of Talent and Inclusion at ODEON Cinemas. Sivan shares her remarkable career journey from a cinema manager in Dublin to a strategic global role, discussing the critical importance of inclusivity, …

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531: Composer John Murphy On The Music Of Superman 42:52

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Hello again, friends, and welcome to the second part of our Superman double bill with the composers that collaborated on James Gunn's movie. First up was David Fleming, in an episode that's already available for your listening pleasure. Now it's the turn of John Murphy, who has worked with James on a number of projects, but has a compiled a rich bo…

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530: David Fleming On The Music Of Superman & The Last Of Us 37:43

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CONTAINS BIG SPOILER ABOUT LAST OF US!!! We have a double header of you to start your week, as both composers who worked on James Gunn's Superman join me to discuss their collaboration on the film. We'll release our chat with John Murphy shortly, but first it's the turn of David Fleming, who was previously a guest on this show to talk about his con…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 80 Issy Pollard, Football Lioness 31:48

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We are proud to chat with Issy Pollard, Calder Valley's own Lioness, one of the players praised as ground breakers by the current crop of Women's Football Euro Champions, and thanked by them. Issy grew up in Old Town with supportive parents and teachers, was first picked for England at 16, a member of the Euro 97 squad, she now scouts and supports …