Best Neil Thornton Jack Ratcliffe Podcasts (2025)

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The hiring chain 35:50

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In our most ambitious episode to date, we have not 1, not 2, or 3 but 4, yes FOUR guests on this episode. It all started with the viral campaign called 'The Hiring Chain' from Italian organisation CoorDown. CoorDown's mission is to advocate for the rights of people with Down's Syndrome, and this year on World Down's Syndrome Day (March 21st) they r…

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Welcome to Mama Jill's house 41:45

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We've got a bonafide Tik Tok sensation on this episode. We're joined by Mama Jill Wallace – a fierce LGBTQ+ supporter activist who garnered millions of views and fans across social media when a video of her telling the story of her son, who came out as trans. With a smile and big as her heart, Mama Jill has been using her platform to foster support…

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Living with covid 56:38

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So it’s been over 8 months since the first lockdown in the U.K. since then we’ve had a second lockdown and recently the introduction of Tier 4 – essentially localised lockdowns. On the lead up to Christmas, just before Tier 4 became a reality, we caught up with life coach John Tench, who we lovingly know as Fish, aka the Shoreditch Coach to talk ab…

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Fashion Minority Report with Daniel Peters 52:17

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The Black Lives Matter movement, a global network that builds power to bring justice, healing, and freedom to Black people had a watershed moment this year with the worldwide protest in response to police brutality. The movement has inspired a generation of activists and organiser to fight and dismantle systemic racism around the world. One man who…

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Positive in a pandemic: old drugs, new tricks 25:04

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Searching for positivity in a pandemic isn't the easiest. So we're here to help! In this episode, we look at dexamethasone, a steroid first produced in the 60s that's been part of the Recovery Trial, a huge global study on the effects of certain drugs in helping COVID-19 patients battle the disease. We hope you're all keeping well and that you and …

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Positive in a pandemic: a new normal? 30:36

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Searching for positivity in a pandemic isn't the easiest. So we're here to help! In this episode, we look at the systemic changes happening due to the on-going pandemic and look at the long-lasted (and positive) effect they may bring We hope you're all keeping well and that you and your loved ones are safe. We are in this together! #StayHome --- Ke…

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Positive in a pandemic: Unity and walking for the NHS 29:47

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Searching for positivity in a pandemic isn't the easiest. So we're here to help! We'll be dropping a few episodes over the next few weeks to offer a quick burst of inspiration and lightheartedness. In this episode, we catch up on some of the amazing stories we've seen during the pandemic so far, from a rare broadcast from the Queen, to Captain Tom …

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BONUS: From Japan with love 32:06

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*Sings in Adele* "Hello from the inside!" What a moment we are living in. We hope you're all keeping well and that you and your loved ones are safe. A pandemic makes for an interesting problem for podcasters, especially us as a duo. We also started this pandemic with Jack in Japan! Jack is now back in the UK safe and sound, but while he was out the…

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Did they help? 41:05

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Searching for positivity in a pandemic isn't the easiest. So we're here to help! We'll be dropping a few episodes over the next few weeks to offer a quick burst of inspiration and lightheartedness. In this episode, we talk to Poojan Morjaria, founder of didtheyhelp.com – a site he founded as a way to hold business and people to account for their re…

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Taban Shoresh and The Lotus Flower 51:02

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Jack and Neil are joined by aid worker, women's rights activist and campaigner Taban Shoresh. Iraqi Kurdish by birth, Taban's family were persecuted under Saddam Hussein's regime. After being imprisoned, Taban, just four years old at the time, alongside her family Taban narrowly escaped a mass live burial and the family eventual arrived in Britain.…

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2019: a good good review 45:43

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We're back! We know it's almost February but Happy New Year to all! We hope 2020 has been full of good good things for you already. Before we crack on with 2020's good good things, we're taking a moment to reflect and look back on some of the biggest stories from 2019; from tales of trees and the mobilisation of the world's youth to successes in th…

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Putting Her Forward 44:34

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Do you know how many statues there are of real women - excluding queens - in the UK? 25. That's less than 3% of the total statue population. Or at least, there were only 25, until artists non zero one doubled that number as part of their Put Her Forward project. We talk to Cat Harrison about the project, why making statues of women is important, an…

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Reasons to Stay Alive 43:28

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Reasons To Stay Alive is the bestselling memoir of author Matt Haig that relives Matt's battle with depression and anxiety. The book starts where it all almost ended, on a cliff top in Ibiza and charts his road to recovery. Since it's publishing, the book has become a reference point for conversations about anxiety and depression and their effects.…

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Recap: a good good update 35:46

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We’ve reached our 10th episode! The past 6 months have flown by, so for this episode we’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting the charities, people and innovations of episodes past and checking in to see what’s new.We’ve got developments on the hunt for mysterious increase in harmful CFC gasses in the atmosphere, updates on Community Clo…

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Olio: The app fighting food waste in local communities 34:18

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In the UK today, 8.4 million people are struggling to afford to eat with 4.7 million of these people living in severely food insecure homes, which means they often don’t know where their next meal comes from. And yet, every year around 10 million tonnes of food is thrown away within the supply chain from farm to table. 3.6million tonnes, worth £1 b…

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Making a meal out of fake meat 34:06

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Whether it's ‘fake meat’, ‘imitation meat’, or the rather oxymoronic ‘vegan meat’, meat alternatives and their derivatives are big business. In fact, Barclays analysts estimate the meat-free meat industry can reach a staggering $140 billion over the next decade. Now there’s some food for thought. But do you know the historical roots of vegetarian m…

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Hugging for pride: a mom's journey to acceptance 34:55

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! We’re celebrating the rainbow with a Pride special and we couldn’t be more excited. Why? Because we are joined by a very, very special guest. Sara Cunningham is the founder of Free Mom Hugs, and incredible nonprofit organisation she started after a deeply personal journey of acceptance she experienced when her son, Parker, came o…

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Community matters: reclaiming the streets 34:01

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What would happen if we reclaimed the transient spaces that surround us; if roads and intersections were more than just throughways, but social spaces? Well, the community of Sellwood in Portland, Oregon did just that. Also this week, Neil relives a chance encounter at a Parisian café, while Jack gets excited about his first Eid invite. Keep up to …

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A Good Good Thing 1:44

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From climate change to politics, the news can be tough going - so we’re here to help share some positive stories. A Good Good Thing is a good news podcast that, while not encouraging you to bury your head in the sand, offers a friendly respite, full of fun and inspiring stories, from charities and pop culture to life-changing innovations in science…

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How to succeed at saving the planet 41:27

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The current state of the planet has hit the headlines over the past few weeks with the actions of Extinction Rebellion in London and other European countries, and the proposal of a Green New Deal in the US. But what about countries that are already making waves in the fight for the planet? We look at some key places leading the charge to reduce the…

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Virtual reality, real benefits 32:32

6+ y ago32:32

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We look at the very real benefits that new VIRTUAL REALITY technology could bring for learning, anxiety therapy, empathy awareness and entertainment, as discussed by scientists (full disclosure: this is what Jack does for a day-job, please forgive his enthusiasm). We also serve up a heart-warming story of a young hot-dog entrepreneur and the city t…

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The clothing brand manufacturing a jobs revolution 33:20

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In this episode, we discuss COMMUNITY CLOTHING - a social enterprise successfully reviving British clothes manufacturing, ensuring quality products at affordable prices, consistent jobs and reducing fast fashion. We (two white men) also look at a study that proves that representation in the media works for empowering unrepresented groups - specific…

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The ozone avengers 29:43

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In this episode, we discuss THE OZONE LAYER - what it is, how it is, and why a huge hole united the whole world in a heart-warming tale of global cooperation. We also argue over new research that outlines five techniques to get over a grudge or disagreement (thankfully, we're fine now). Keep up to date with us over on Instagram, Facebook and Twitte…

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Fighting food waste, feeding people 27:43

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We introduce our brand new podcast, A GOOD GOOD THING - a broadcast dedicated to the discussed of positive news, both big and small. This week, we discuss FOODCYCLE, a charity dedicated to reducing food waste and getting grub to where it's needed. We also get tickled Elmo-style by new research that shows kids who watch Sesame Street have "better li…