Best Michelle Cho Podcasts (2026)

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"Dregs" by R. Diego Martinez + "The Tailors" by Kurt Fawver 39:36

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This episode features "Dregs" by R. Diego Martinez (©2026 R. Diego Martinez) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Tailors" by Kurt Fawver (©2026 by Kurt Fawver) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Marisa Abela - ‘You never expect to be told you have cancer at 23’ 53:23

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You’ll know Marisa Abela from HBO’s critically acclaimed hit Industry, where her portrayal of Yasmin - a brilliant, volatile young woman with ambition to burn, earned her a BAFTA. She also starred as Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back to Black and now returns for the hotly anticipated fourth season of Industry. In this conversation, Marisa …

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On Failed Meditation 15:12

2d ago15:12

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It’s claimed that meditation can fix everything. If you speak to anyone on the topic, they claim it will reduce your anxiety, make you slimmer, result in you earning more and mean your relationships are all perfect. It might be popular, but it’s notoriously hard to keep up. Broadcasting legend Kirsty Young admits she feels she’s ‘really bad at medi…

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Creating Cultures of Connection: a Conversation with Rachel DeAlto | Ep53 26:40

8h ago26:40

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Imagine ditching the hustle of endless hours for small, intentional acts that build unbreakable teams and combat healthcare burnout without costing a dime? In this engaging episode, Dr. Laura Suttin interviews Rachel DeAlto, CSP, as she shares her unconventional journey from practicing law and launching a startup to becoming a media personality on …

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Marty Supreme & Heated Rivalry with Ethan Hawke & Vinny Thomas 1:24:48

7d ago1:24:48

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This week, Louis is joined by actor and comedian Vinny Thomas to discuss RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, Marty Supreme, the season finale of Marty Supreme, their favorite gay TV shows, Avatar: Ash & Fire, and James Cameron's recent comments on award nominations. Louis is also joined by Ethan Hawke to discuss his Golden Globe-nominated performance in …

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Margaret Cho - They Told Me I Was Too Fat To Play Myself 54:57

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This episode contains description of addiction, eating disorders and discussion of suicide. Our guest today is the pioneering comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho. She began performing comedy as a teenager, opening for Jerry Seinfeld at just 14, before becoming one of the most influential stand-ups of her generation. Now in her 50s, Margaret r…

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ON MONEY WORRIES… With Fern Brady and Simon Cowell 14:48

9d ago14:48

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Money worries are far more common than we like to admit: from keeping you awake at night to quietly shaping your choices and decisions, financial anxiety affects us all - especially after a season of festive indulgence. In this episode, comedian Fern Brady (recorded live in Edinburgh) speaks about not having enough money to stay at university - and…

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Failure Throwback: Bear Grylls 57:51

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Bear Grylls has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. A former SAS soldier, he has climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles on a jet ski, rowed naked in a bathtub along the Thames and once broke his back in a parachuting accident. But he's most famous for his TV career. He starred i…

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2025 Reflections on Alignment, Gratitude, and Letting Go | Ep52 18:27

8d ago18:27

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As the year winds down, reflection becomes unavoidable — especially after a season filled with change, growth, and transition. In this solo episode of Designing Healthcare That Cares, Dr. Laura Suttin looks back on 2025 through the lens of alignment — learning to move toward what feels true and away from what no longer fits. Rather than forcing a p…

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Kate Winslet (Goodbye June) 37:55

12d ago37:55

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Kate Winslet takes on the triple threat of directing, producing, and acting in her latest film, Goodbye June. She discusses her deeply personal connection to the script, written by son Joe Anders, and what convinced Helen Mirren to play June despite an aversion to the role of a dying character.Winslet also shares her tips for working with young chi…

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Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Dorinda Medley) 1:02:11

21d ago1:02:11

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On this episode of Bravo, America! - a new series from Lovett or Leave It - Dorinda Medley recounts her days during the wild west of Bravo, before housewives considered social media, glam squads, and consequences. And she talks about how reality TV helped her become the star of her own life, how years as an Upper East Side political spouse readied …

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Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal 48:08

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This episode contains very strong language and isn’t suitable for small ears. Sophie Willan is a double BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian and actor, perhaps best known for her BBC comedy drama, Alma's Not Normal. But it wasn’t always red carpets and award ceremonies. Willan experienced an unsettled childhood with spells in foster care, which she…

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"Blacula" by P.C. Verrone + "Shahmeran" by Leyla Hamedi 21:15

13d ago21:15

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This episode features "Blacula" by P.C. Verrone (©2025 by P.C. Verrone) read by Mirron Willis, and "Shahmeran" by Leyla Hamedi (©2025 by Leyla Hamedi) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Remembering Rob Reiner & Gay Guy Music Videos with Walton Goggins & Dylan Adler 1:25:58

28d ago1:25:58

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This week, Louis is joined by stand-up comedian and comedy writer Dylan Adler to discuss Rob Reiner's Legacy, the new Rian Johnson film Wake Up Dead Man, and their top picks for the ultimate gay guy music video playlist. Walton Goggins also joins Louis to chat about the new season of Fallout, The White Lotus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTu…

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Bella Freud - Learning To Trust Herself 52:42

28d ago52:42

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Fashion icon Bella Freud on abandoning psychics, learning to trust herself and realising that what happens next is entirely up to her. Freud is a designer and creative whose clothes have adorned the likes of Zadie Smith, Kate Moss, Little Simz and…well…me. She’s also a cult podcaster with her hit show, Fashion Neurosis, where guests are invited to …

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Josh O’Connor (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) 39:05

22d ago39:05

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Josh O’Connor has four films out this year. In Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Rian Johnson’s latest whodunnit, he shape-shifts into a boxer turned priest. O’Connor talks about how working with a stacked ensemble cast didn’t take away from the community and collaboration he craves, calling it “a beautiful thing.” He also reveals the moments…

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ON FRIENDSHIP… With Dawn French and Vogue Williams 24:16

1M ago24:16

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I’ve always been obsessed with friendship - how it shapes us, challenges us and often goes uncelebrated. In this episode, both Dawn French and Vogue Williams get honest about the beauty and the messiness of it all. Despite being surrounded by great friends, Vogue explains why she worries she’s not the best friend back - although she’s definitely wo…

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From Burnout to Better Leadership: Practical Tools with Ellen Whitlock Baker | Ep51 31:42

22d ago31:42

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Burnout rarely shows up all at once. It creeps in quietly — disguised as overwhelm, responsibility, and “this is just how work is.” Ellen Whitlock Baker knows this firsthand. After nearly 20 years in higher education leadership, she hit a breaking point that forced her to confront something deeper than stress: misalignment between her values, her i…

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Golden Globe Noms & Best Albums of 2025 with Diane Kruger and Courtney Revolution 1:15:51

1M ago1:15:51

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This week, Louis is joined by former The Circle contestant and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution to discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Spotify Wrapped, their top albums of 2025, and the biggest celebrity gossip of the year, including Quentin Tarantino vs. Paul Dano, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Diddy, Sydney Sweeney's GAP ad, and J…

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Alex Hassell - Rivals, Rejection and Taking Acid at Alton Towers 45:58

1M ago45:58

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You might know the star of Rivals for his revealing role in the hit Disney+ show, but did you know about his dramatic allium allergy?! I thought not. Alex Hassell might be best known for his portrayal of the dashing bounder, Rupert Campbell-Black in the Emmy-Award winning TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals but his career spans the Royal Shakesp…

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"Review: When the Baby Sleeps" by Lyndsie Manusos + "The Short History of a Long Forgotten Ill-Fated Telenovela" by Dante Luiz 44:01

1M ago44:01

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This episode features "Review: When the Baby Sleeps" by Lyndsie Manusos (©2025 by Lyndsie Manusos) read by Justine Eyre, and "The Short History of a Long Forgotten Ill-Fated Telenovela" by Dante Luiz (©2025 by Dante Luiz) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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ON PERSPECTIVE… With Adeel Akhtar and Pat Cummins 12:03

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Perspective is something we all chase - because when it slips, life can feel chaotic and overwhelming. But when we find it again, everything becomes a little clearer. In this episode, actor Adeel Akhtar reflects on a time when he lost sight of perspective and how becoming a parent helped him rediscover what truly matters. Cricketing great Pat Cummi…

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Billy Crudup (Jay Kelly) 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Billy Crudup delivers an unforgettable performance in the new film Jay Kelly. The Emmy-winning actor, who stars alongside George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern, opens up about working with the film’s powerhouse ensemble and collaborating with director Noah Baumbach. Crudup shares what it was like seeing Louis Partridge play a younger version…

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Laura Dern (Jay Kelly) 34:56

1M ago34:56

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Laura Dern returns to Skip Intro with Krista Smith to discuss her new film, Jay Kelly, and reuniting with director Noah Baumbach after her Oscar-winning performance in Marriage Story. Calling it “the time of my life,” Dern shares what it was like working with George Clooney and Adam Sandler, walking in Paris Fashion Week, and having irrational fear…

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George Clooney (Jay Kelly) 37:42

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George Clooney delivers a soulful performance in his latest film, Jay Kelly. The Oscar-winning actor discusses what it was like working with his longtime friends Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup in the Noah Baumbach–directed film. Clooney also shares the clever tactics he used to land early-career auditions, reflects on the importance of …

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Hamnet & Heated Rivalry with Guy Branum and Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:11:27

1M ago1:11:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey join Louis to celebrate not watching another season of Stranger Things and recount their all-time favorite Winona Ryder roles. They break down Chloé Zhao's new film, Hamnet, and its chances in the awards field. They also take a moment to fan themselves after watching the new sultry hockey drama, Heated Ri…

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Mo Gawdat - The 3 BIGGEST Mistakes We Make In Finding Love 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

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I don’t often have repeat guests on How To Fail but Mo Gawdat is the exception. When he first came on this podcast in 2019, he fundamentally changed my mindset and my approach to life. Back then, he was on a mission to make 1 billion people happier. Now, he returns to focus his brilliant philosophical and analytical brain to the perpetual human que…

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Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams) 40:53

1M ago40:53

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Joel Edgerton stars in the new Netflix film Train Dreams, delivering a moving and memorable performance. In this conversation, Edgerton explores his personal connection to the film’s story and character, discussing how director Clint Bentley’s adaptation was able to “crack the safe” and bring the project to life. The actor also reflects on the mean…

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Teaching Kids About Money with Dr. Michele Cho Dorado | Ep50 26:43

1M ago26:43

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Most of us didn’t learn about money until adulthood — often by accident or after making mistakes we wish someone had warned us about. Dr. Michele Cho Dorado was no different. In fact, she was nearly a decade into attending hood before realizing she had no real financial education and wasn’t alone in that experience. This realization set off an iden…

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ON IVF… With Jessel Taank and Paloma Faith 35:51

1M ago35:51

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We don’t talk about this enough, even though so many of us face it personally or through someone we love. Real Housewives of New York star, Jessel Taank, opens up about her three-year journey to become a mum; the strain it put on her marriage, the financial toll and the moments during five rounds of IVF when she questioned everything - even whether…

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Mia Goth (Frankenstein) 29:57

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Mia Goth mesmerizes on screen in Guillermo del Toro’s latest work, Frankenstein. On Skip Intro, Goth talks about what it was like to receive a phone call from the Oscar-winning writer/director, and the unscripted, magical moments that took place onscreen with the Creature — played by her co-star Jacob Elordi. The X actor also shares how she overcam…

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"Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki + "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas 36:32

2M ago36:32

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This episode features "Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki (©2025 by Besty Aoki) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas (©2025 by Sharang Biswas) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Ruth Wilson - Be Challenged By What Disgusts You 44:07

2M ago44:07

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Ruth Wilson MBE has made a habit of tackling psychologically demanding roles. You’ll know her from playing a mother grieving the loss of her child in The Affair, a sociopathic research scientist in Luther or even from her acclaimed stage performances in Anna Christie and King Lear. Now, Wilson is back with Apple TV's Down Cemetery Road, based on no…

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ON REJECTION… With Mel B and Nicole Scherzinger 19:07

2M ago19:07

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We all face rejection, no matter who we are. In this episode we revisit conversations with two extraordinary women who have faced rejection and overcome it: Spice Girl Mel B opens up about her unsuccessful audition for The Sound of Music and the pain of feeling like she didn’t fit the mould because of how she looked while Nicole shares what life wa…

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Claire Danes (The Beast in Me) 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Claire Danes delivers an emotionally gripping performance in her latest limited series, The Beast in Me. Starring alongside an unflinching Matthew Rhys, the Emmy–winning actor reveals why she had Rhys change his character’s name from the original script. Danes also shares what it was like to reunite with executive producer Howard Gordon after their…

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Pluribus & Celebs We're Thankful For w/ Thomasin McKenzie, Guy Branum, & Rheeqrheeq Chainey 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

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This week, Guy Branum and Rheerheeq Chainey are back to talk about Wicked fever, Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, and the celebrities we're thankful for. Thomasin McKenzie also sits down with Louis to discuss her new film, Fackham Hall. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community eve…

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Michelle Yeoh - On typecasting, fertility and THAT Oscars speech 53:19

2M ago53:19

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Michelle Yeoh has created a legendary body of work that defies easy categorisation. You’ll know her from cult classic Kung Fu Cinema, Everything Everywhere, All At Once - the film that made her the first Asian woman to be given the Academy Award for Best Actress at the time. She was cast as a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies, then starred in the gl…

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Leadership in Practice – Dr. Jeff Gaines’ Path to Culture Change | Ep49 35:33

2M ago35:33

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Burnout is often discussed like a clinical condition — something to solve, measure, or “fix.” But what if burnout is actually a signal? A message inviting us to pause, reset, and redesign the way we lead and care? In this deeply honest episode of Designing Healthcare That Cares, Dr. Laura Suttin and Dr. Jeff Gaines explore what it really takes to b…

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ON PARENTING…with Andy Cohen and Caitlin Moran 13:34

2M ago13:34

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Today, we’re chatting all about parenting on How To Fail! We’ll be revisiting some of the most meaningful moments from the archive - the ones that can bring a fresh insight, thoughtful perspective and a sense of comfort through parenting’s tougher challenges. First, you'll hear from the Daddy of Reality TV, Andy Cohen, who speaks about a time he fe…

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"Primordium" by Erica Ruppert + "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter 43:28

2M ago43:28

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This episode features "Primordium" by Erica Ruppert (©2025 by Erica Ruppert) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter (©2025 by James L. Sutter) read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Zoey Deutch (Nouvelle Vague) 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Zoey Deutch returns to Skip Intro to talk about her latest transformation in Nouvelle Vague as American actress Jean Seberg. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater — and a love letter to the French New Wave classic Breathless — Nouvelle Vague wasn’t the first time that Linklater and Deutch shared a film set. Deutch shares how Linklater c…

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Frankenstein, Lux, & Grammy Nominations with Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedy writers Gus Hickey and Chris Schleicher to discuss Ryan Murphy's new Kim Kardashian-led series All's Fair, the Grammy nominations, Rosalia's new album Lux, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us …

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Kelly Brook - I’m In My Don’t Give A Damn Era! 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Just a heads-up that in this episode we talk about late miscarriage. I am so grateful to Kelly for opening up about something that affects and speaks to so many of us - it’s a beautiful conversation but if you’re feeling tender around those issues for whatever reason, we’ve put in the time-stamps below in case you need to skip that bit. Kelly is a…

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ON REALITY TV… With Dorinda Medley and Captain Sandy 14:13

2M ago14:13

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If you know me at all, you’ll know that I am a huge advocate for reality TV. So what better reason to have a little trawl through my archives than to revisit some of my favourite interviews from reality TV stars? First, we hear from Dorinda Medley, known and adored from The Real Housewives of New York. Dorinda speaks about being approached to join …

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Bugonia & HBO's I Love LA with Kyle Buchanan 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan to discuss Bugonia, Rachel Sennott's new series I Love LA, Hollywood streaks that need to come to an end, the viral AI Friends clip, and Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive cover. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other co…

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Malala Yousafzai - I Am Not Who You Think I Am 52:12

2M ago52:12

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You might think you know about Malala. But you’d be wrong. For so many years, she stood as a symbol of resistance: the teenage girl who was shot by the Taliban for insisting on the right to go to school and who later won the Nobel Prize at 17 for her efforts to make education available for everyone. But there was another story that existed behind t…

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ON EMBARRASSING MOMENTS… With Dan Levy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge 11:34

2M ago11:34

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Welcome back to this How to Fail episode where we journey through the archive to revisit some of the best bits. This week we’re keeping it light and taking a look at some of the funniest and most entertaining embarrassing moments on How to Fail. You’ll hear from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, originally released in July 2018. Phoebe talks about trying to im…

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Agency in Healing – Dr. Christine Kempton’s Journey to Renewal | Ep48 26:38

2M ago26:38

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For physicians, burnout can feel like an inevitable cost of caring. But what if it’s actually an invitation to realign with who we are? In this episode of Designing Healthcare That Cares, Dr. Laura Suttin talks with Dr. Christine Kempton, professor of hematology at Emory University and founder of Christine Kempton Coaching, about her personal and p…

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AI Meets Bitcoin in Singapore — and Why the U.S. Is Back in the Game with Jesse Darnell 16:03

3M ago16:03

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The U.S. crypto scene is finally waking up. After years of regulatory uncertainty and innovation flight, the winds are shifting. Charlie Shrem sits down with Jesse Darnell, former Marine and founder of ADVXNCE Protocol, fresh off Token2049 in Singapore, to talk about why global builders are suddenly turning their eyes back to America. They dive int…

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Lily Allen & Deliver Me From Nowhere with Justine Lupe & Kimberly Clark 1:17:40

3M ago1:17:40

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This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian Kimberly Clark to discuss Lily Allen's new album, West End Girl, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the TikTokkers "decentering men," and Jennifer Lawrence's press tour. Justine Lupe also joins Louis to chat about season two of Netflix's Nobody Wants This. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch ful…