Best Mark Tennant Podcasts (2025)

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Here Lies Suzi Ruffell 50:23

8h ago50:23

50:23

A suitcase, a dart and a splash zone. Sit here, relax, and miss your next meeting. Mel Giedroyc's first guest is sensational stand up comedian and author Suzi Ruffell! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mel and the guests, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under gets knee deep in all your cracking correspondence. He…

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E202: Paul Gambaccini on the radio + Rolling Stone + Beyoncé audio 1:05:08

21m ago1:05:08

1:05:08

In this episode we welcome the great Paul Gambaccini into RBP's world and ask him about his 50+ years as one of Britain's best-loved broadcasters. "The Great Gambo" tells us about his early radio days at Dartmouth College's WDCR station and explains how he slipped his foot in the door at Rolling Stone in 1970. He then recounts his first meeting wit…

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Deborah Frances - White & Jen Brister - Purgatory Season 43:57

9d ago43:57

43:57

A banquet, a living wage and bring on the dancing girls. Woah oah oh BRI-sterious girl. Author and comedian Deborah Frances-White finds herself in the coffin throne as this week's host, accompanied by good chum and comedian Jen Brister. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Deborah Frances-White and Jen Brister, PLUS everything from the …

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NEW HOST ANNOUNCEMENT! 2:38

16d ago2:38

2:38

Where There’s a Will There's a Wake is being reborn with your brand new host Mel Giedroyc. It’s still the show you know and love but she’s shaking things up just a little bit from her reception desk at the pearly gates. You’ll laugh, you probably won’t cry, but bloody hell you’ll be entertained. BRAND NEW EPISODE drops on Tuesday May 20th and every…

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Mark Steel & Andy Zaltzman - Purgatory Season 40:14

16d ago40:14

40:14

A naked Nikita Khrushchev, 20,000 sonnets and Pterodactyl fodder. Great innings... Author and comedian Mark Steel has reincarnated as HOST this time around, and welcomes statistician and co-host of The Bugle podcast, Andy Zaltzman on to die for our Purgatory Season... Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Mark Steel and Andy Zaltzman, PL…

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E201: Bob Merlis on Warner Bros. + Little Feat + Neil Young audio 1:19:52

14d ago1:19:52

1:19:52

For this episode we're joined – all the way from L.A. – by special guest Bob Merlis. The former head of publicity at Warner-Reprise Records in Burbank talks us through his musical odyssey from his Brooklyn childhood to his continuing PR work for the likes of ZZ Top and Carlene Carter. We hear about Bob's start at Record World in late '60s New York …

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Pearl Mackie & Kiell Smith-Bynoe - Purgatory Season 44:03

23d ago44:03

44:03

An Evel Knievel stunt death, wasabi hell, and NO body poppin'. Life is sweet, enjoy it. Deathlings, you're in for a treat! Comedian and Taskmaster runner up Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and actress Pearl Mackie have come to linger in Purgatory from their own podcast 'Theatre of Crimes'. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kiell Smith-Bynoe and P…

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E200: Celebrating 200 episodes of the Rock's Backpages podcast 1:21:27

27d ago1:21:27

1:21:27

In this special episode we celebrate the last four years with clips from twelve of the best 100 shows we've recorded in that time. Following an intro from Spandau Ballet mainmain Gary Kemp speaking in January 2023, we reflect on what we have (or haven't) learned over those four years, then play and discuss clips from these episodes: Record Mirror l…

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Phil Wang & Pierre Novellie - Purgatory Season 43:54

1M ago43:54

43:54

The King, the Colonel, and the Crown. Please bring your glasses back to the bar. You'll never guess who the Grim Reaper dragged in... Only the stand-up starlets that are Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie! They join us from their dead good podcast, 'BudPod'. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie, PLUS everything …

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David Tennant & Georgia Tennant - Purgatory Season 51:06

1M ago51:06

51:06

Defying Gravity, a Michael Sheen eulogy and putting it gently inside yourself... Were those mini eggs off? This week on The Purgatory Season are spectacular husband and wife combo Georgia and David Tennant. And they have been purged from 'David Tennant Does A Podcast With'... for your pleasure. And you can get more from this dynamic duo over on Dav…

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Sara Cox & Clare Hamilton - Purgatory Season 42:50

1M ago42:50

42:50

A half-salted rim, bare-back & a bum-lift safari. This looks like a job for me, so everybody just follow me... Oh yes, it pu-pu-pu-Purgatory Season week 3! And we're joined by BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox, and her BFF Clare Hamilton. They join us from their brand new podcast 'The Teen Commandments'. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content fro…

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E199: Phil Sutcliffe on Sounds + Gang of Four + Eric Clapton 1:16:11

1M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

For this episode we're joined by veteran music scribe Phil Sutcliffe to discuss his years on Sounds, Q and MOJO. We start by hearing about our guest's Beatles-obsessed adolescence in the North London suburb of Barnet, then follow him up to Manchester University and his subsequent apprenticeship on the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Phil explains how …

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The Dommetts - Purgatory Season 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

Next up on Where There's A Will There's A Wake - The Purgatory Season are husband and wife duo, till DEATH do them part, Joel and Hannah Dommett! All the way from the Never Have I Ever podcast, Hannah is in the hosting seat and we hear all about Joel's joke death and who would replace him... *spoiler alert* it might be David Tennant and he might al…

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John Robins & Henry Paker - Purgatory Season 52:02

2M ago52:02

52:02

While you lovely lot wait for your new host, it’s Purgatory Season for the next few weeks here at Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake. 6 Paul Bearer's off Facebook, 1 cremburial and Can you please talk me through the advantages of the Sanyo again please? First up is John Robins, who joins us from his new podcast ‘How do you Cope?’ to send his old f…

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E198: Havelock Nelson on Hip Hop + Missy Elliott + Atlantic Records 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

For this episode we're joined all the way from Harlem in New York City by venerable hip hop writer Havelock Nelson. The first rap editor at industry bible Billboard talks about his early years in his birthplace Guyana and his love of marching bands in the country's capital Georgetown. From there we hear about his family's move to Brooklyn in 1973 a…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Jimmy Carr 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

Vroom vroom! What's that? Ahhh yes, a free Jimmy Carr bonus ep, just for YOU! Join Kathy, Jimmy and Goddess Charlie as they have a laugh and read through the death inbox. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: GK Barry 22:07

2M ago22:07

22:07

This episode was meant to stay buried Six Feet Under… but it was too bloody good not to share. Join GK Barry, Kathy and Goddess Nia as they flick through your fiery emails and prepare Grace for the afterlife! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head…

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E197: Siân Pattenden on Select + the Bangles + David Johansen 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

For this episode we're joined in person by the delightful Siân Pattenden, author of the Agatha Bilke and Magical Peppers children's book series. We start by asking our guest about her early years as a child actor and teenage playwright before she describes the fanzines she published with her pal Nicky Fijalkowska. We hear how these helped to get he…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Rylan 19:08

3M ago19:08

19:08

What's that? You wish you had more Rylan and Kathy?! Well look no further. We've dug up this bonus ep FOR FREE featuring Kathy, Rylan and Goddess Charlie perusing YOUR emails and discussing an 02 ASMR experience and a pastrami vs p*nis shaped TV show. Enjoy! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy and the goddesses? 6 Feet Under step…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Daisy May Cooper 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

Missing Kathy already? We got you with this bonus episode featuring Daisy May Cooper, Kathy Burke and Goddess Nia. The heavenly trio discuss choking on some bacon fat... And a drawing pin... And a mini carrot... Bon Appetit! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy and the goddesses? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles thr…

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E196: Daniel Wolff & Danny Alexander on Dave Marsh + Curtis Mayfield 1:15:44

3M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

In this episode we welcome not one but two guests and ask them to talk about their long-time friend and mentor Dave Marsh. Daniel Wolff and Danny Alexander co-edited 2023's Marsh anthology Kick Out the Jams: on the eve of his 75th birthday they reflect on his powerful writing, his impassioned politics and his career from Creem and Rolling Stone to …

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Introducing: How Do You Cope 13:01

3M ago13:01

13:01

With 1 in 6 people experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, it’s never been more important to find out how people are dealing with these challenges. In this podcast, comedian and broadcaster John Robins brings his trademark approach of heart and humour to the conversation, sitting down with guests and experts each week to ask the very simple…

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Here Lies Tom Davis - The (A)Live Show 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

A death on the loo, a sh*thole pub, and NO Hawaiian shirts at the funeral. Ouch... Joining Kathy at our first ever live show is actor and comedian, Tom Davis! All deadly things must come to an end… and so, dear deathlings, this is it - the final ever episode of Where There's a Will, There's a Wake with the one and only Kathy Burke at the helm. And …

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R.I.P Kathy Burke - The End of an Era 2:58

3M ago2:58

2:58

It was only ever meant to be 20, but after 100 plus episodes, millions of downloads and a dead good live show, Kathy Burke is hanging up her death cloak and handing over the keys to the afterlife to another host (to be announced soon). She’s been the host with the most (swearing) and she’ll be so very missed, but the show will live on, and we can’t…

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AI After 50 - Episode #5 - Developing an AI Mindset 18:03

3M ago18:03

18:03

Episode #5: Developing an AI Mindset – AI After 50 Welcome to another episode of AI After 50, the podcast for experienced professionals looking to develop their AI skill set and stay professionally indispensable. I’m Mark Tennant, and if you’re over 50, you’re in the right place to become AI-literate, AI-confident, and AI-empowered. This week, we’r…

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Here Lies Bonnie Langford 36:08

3M ago36:08

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The smell of petrol, Ncuti the cutie, and a Guinness World Record. Goodnight and God bless... Joining Kathy this week is actress, dancer and singer Bonnie Langford! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subsc…

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E195: Danny Goldberg on Led Zeppelin + Nirvana + Gil Scott-Heron 1:18:59

3M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

In this episode we're joined by music-biz legend Danny Goldberg to discuss his dealings with Led Zeppelin and Kurt Cobain — and the school days he spent with the great Gil Scott-Heron. Danny takes us back to his short-lived stint at Berkeley and his first port of call on returning to his native New York: clerking at trade bible Billboard, a job tha…

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Here Lies Mark Bonnar 43:24

4M ago43:24

43:24

A slow suffocation, lamb guts, and fistfuls of ashes. One small step for THIS man, one giant leap for mankind... Joining Kathy down at Death HQ this week is Scottish actor, Mark Bonnar. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawillthe…

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AI After 50 - Episode #4 - AI is a Behavioral Shift, Not a Technological Shift - ChatGPT Advanced Voice 14:56

4M ago14:56

14:56

EPISODE #4: AI is a Behavioral Shift, Not a Technological Shift Is AI a technological revolution, or is it really about behavior? In this episode, we break down why adapting to AI is less about mastering the technology and more about shifting your mindset—especially for professionals over 50. I’m joined by Sol, a ChatGPT Advanced Voice,, to discuss…

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Here Lies Krishnan Guru-Murthy 47:59

4M ago47:59

47:59

His flambouyant side, Martin Bashir and a last Strictly dance. Oh for God sake... Joining Kathy this week is Channel 4 News institution Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. A…

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E194: Gene Sculatti on San Francisco + the Band's Garth Hudson R.I.P. 57:47

4M ago57:47

57:47

In this episode, we invite the excellent Gene Sculatti to talk us through his career from Crawdaddy! magazine to the Atomic Cocktail radio show he still hosts at Luxuria Music. Commencing in San Francisco in the summer of 1960 — when Gene first heard Dion's 'Lonely Teenager' — we ask our guest about his lifelong love of surf music and the Beach Boy…

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AI After 50 - Episode #3 - What AI Can Do, and the World is NOT Ready - The RISEN Framework for AI Prompting - Perplexity.ai 10:46

4M ago10:46

10:46

EPISODE #3: What AI Can Do, and the World is NOT Ready - The RISEN Framework for AI Prompting AI is becoming 'table stakes' in 2025. Learn how to structure your AI prompts effectively using the RISEN Framework to get better results from AI language models. Episode Highlights [1:22] - Why AI literacy is critical for professionals over 50: Key stats …

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Here Lies Marianne Jean - Baptiste: The 100th Episode! 48:15

4M ago48:15

48:15

Prince's house, branzino and a lingering scent. She lived, she laughed, she ate. It's our 100th episode! And to cleberate Kathy is joined by BAFTA nominee, Marianne Jean-Baptiste! Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawa…

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AI After 50 - Episode #2: Better Prompting - ⚠️ AI Adoption at a Snail's Pace 14:36

4M ago14:36

14:36

AI After 50 - Episode #2: Better Prompting - AI Adoption at a Snail's Pace - Host: Mark Tennant | Email: [email protected] 🎯 Episode Overview This week, we dive deeper into practical AI applications, exploring how existing software tools can enhance your workflow and introducing advanced prompting techniques for better AI interactions. ⭐ Key Top…

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Here Lies Elis James 47:21

4M ago47:21

47:21

A coffee c**t, a pipe and some bouncers incase it all kicks off. He probably didn't answer your email, sorry. This week Kathy is joined by comedian and Welsh National Treasure, Elis James. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawill…

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E193: Michael Goldberg on photography + Taj Mahal + Addicted to Noise 1:12:07

4M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

For the first episode of 2025, former Rolling Stone staffer and Bay Area photographer Michael Goldberg joins us to reminisce about his music journalism and discuss his new book Jukebox. We start by asking our guest about the influences of San Franciscan "shooters" from Herb Greene to Annie Liebowitz, with special emphasis on Jim Marshall and Baron …

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AI After 50 - Episode #1 - An Introduction to AI | ChatGPT | Your First AI Exercise 11:28

4M ago11:28

11:28

AI After 50 - Episode #1: Your First Steps Into AI Literacy Host: Mark Tennant | Email: [email protected] 🎯 Episode Overview Discover how professionals over 50 can use the power of AI to become more efficient and indispensable in their careers. In this debut episode, Mark introduces the foundations of Generative AI and provides your first hands-…

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Here Lies Claudia Winkleman 50:12

4M ago50:12

50:12

A pizza led conga line, an omelette station, and spray tans at the funeral service. Tidy Your Room! This week Kathy is joined by broadcaster, writer and Queen of The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Kathy? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wherethere…

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AI After 50 - The Pilot Episode 6:10

5M ago6:10

6:10

About The Show: AI After 50 is a weekly podcast launching January 13th, 2025, designed for experienced professionals looking to develop their AI skills and confidence. Host Mark Tennant brings 30 years of IT experience and 8 years of AI expertise to guide you through practical, no-nonsense AI learning. Episode Highlights: - Weekly episodes release …

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FREE BONUS EPISODE: Vicky McClure 24:12

5M ago24:12

24:12

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE! 2025 is upon us all, and what better way to close the year than Vicky McClure's 6 Feet Under episode?! From a porn mishap with the postman, to a boob slip in full view, and Kathy telling us about bunking off school - this 6FU has it all. Kathy is joined by the fabulous actress and presenter, Vicky McClure MBE. This is the kind …

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