Best Standard Deviations Podcasts (2025)

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The Buffet Indicator Has Hit 2x Standard Deviation for the 3rd Time Since 1950 46:54

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The Buffett Indicator is a measure of the total market capitalization of publicly traded companies to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Warren Buffett called it "probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment". The Buffett Indicator has hit 2 times standard deviation for the 3rd time since 1950. Two times standard de…

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Definitely...not a lot of numbers! 1:07:06

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Dr. Daniel Crosby - Finding Meaning in the Mundane 9:20

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Tune in to hear: What transpired in the apocryphal conversation between JFK and a NASA janitor and what can we learn from this? Why is finding meaning in the mundane such an important part of living a fulfilled life? Why is chasing intrinsic fulfillment often much more fruitful than chasing monetary gain or career advancement? What psychological be…

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The Trade Deals Give Reasons for Optimism Yet the Transition will Likely Create Volatility 53:24

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Trump has Announced Several Astounding Trade Deals The terms on the recent trade deals are very favorable for the United States. - Japan: 15% tariff, no tariff for US products, $550 billion joint-venture investment, 90% profit to US. - South Korea: 15% tariff, no tariff for US products, open market to US, $350 billion investment in US. - European U…

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Kit de Waal 28:40

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Presented by James Naughtie, BBC Radio 4's Bookclub, speaks to the award-winning writer Kit de Waal about her heart-rending debut novel, My Name Is Leon. Published in 2016 by Penguin it's the story of two brothers separated after one is adopted. The book, now taught on the curriculum in English schools, takes us back to 1980s Birmingham, and while …

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Dr. Daniel Crosby - Gratitude: Giving Thanks for the Meaning You Already Enjoy 10:53

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Tune in to hear: How does Guy de Maupassant’s short story, The Necklace, illustrate the importance of gratitude and how a lack of it can lead to personal misfortune? What does contemporary Psychology research show about the transformative power of gratitude in our lives? What are some examples of reciprocal altruism in the Animal Kingdom, aside fro…

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There are Significant Tax Opportunities Due to the Big, Beautiful Bill 53:08

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Ferenc cuts through the noise and politics and continues to share significant tax opportunities for many people due to the Big, Beautiful Bill that is now passed as law. The US government's lack of financial responsibility creates an opportunity. This is the "Golden Era" of fixed assets. The best rates in 40+ years! Insured with guarantees. - Your …

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Show Title: Economists Created a Model of the US Economy using NASA Computers. The Model Crashed Due to the Federal Debt. 52:11

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Some leading economists and mathematicians built a computer model of the US economy to run various scenarios. Because this was such a big math problem, they used thousands of NASA and Amazon computers. The computers were unable to create a working model because of the rising debt. Us Government Debt is currently over $36 Trillion. The increasing in…

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The Big, Beautiful Bill has Passed. What is in it? How Will it Affect Your Money? 47:30

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There is a lot of confusing info regarding the Big Beautiful Bill. Forget the noise or the politics. What are the facts on some of the key aspects? No Tax on Tips: up to $25,000 of tip income is tax-free plus your standard deduction of $15,750 for singles, $31,500 for married filing jointly. Social Security Tax: Social Security Administration estim…

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Brigham Blackham Interview, host of the Levelin' Up Podcast 55:11

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Brigham Blackham empowers top leaders through the art of storytelling. With a background in teaching Mandarin and theater, he combines his expertise in communication and leadership to help entrepreneurs elevate their stories and drive impact through personal & professional development. As host of the Levelin' Up Podcast, Brigham focuses on building…

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Tom Holland 28:37

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Presented by James Naughtie, Bookclub speaks to the award-winning writer, historian, and podcaster, Tom Holland, about his book Rubicon, which looks at the triumph and tragedy of the Roman Republic. Originally published in 2003, the book won the PEN Hessell-Tiltman prize for non-fiction, and it unravels the myths and realities of ancient Rome as it…

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If Houses are not Selling, Why are not Prices Dropping? 48:46

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Many people are confused. If houses are not selling, why are not prices not falling? There are several reasons. Cause: Housing prices increased an average of 50% from 2019 -2024 in the US. Some areas increased up to 100%. Strong purchasing demand plus limited inventory was the primary reason for prices increasing. Housing affordability is at histor…

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How High can US Debt go before it Triggers a Financial Crisis? 51:49

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Excessive government debt has contributed to inflation and is pushing interest rates higher. The government continues to add to the debt by spending more than it receives. The US government receives about $5T in revenues annually. They spend about $7T per year. Higher interest rates and increasing debt is increasing interest payments on the debt at…

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Stocks have not been this Expensive Relative to Bonds in nearly 25 Years 49:46

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Pimco released a report recently and stated stocks haven’t looked this expensive relative to bonds in nearly 25 years. Bonds look better than they have for a long time. Pimco states "The traditional world order — in which economics shaped politics — has been turned on its head,” according to a new five-year Pimco outlook co-written by Richard Clari…

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Why are President Trump and Elon Musk Bickering Over the "Big Beautiful Bill" 49:51

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Although I do not like Trump and Elon attacking each other, the conversation is very valuable and could lead to good results. Elon is bringing attention to the fact our government is taxing us too much and spending much of it on waste and fraud. The spending cuts are pathetic. The $1.5T in spending cuts is over 10 years. $150 billion per year in sp…

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The Inventor of the 4% Withdrawal Rule has Updated His Recommendation. It is Significantly Less than Guaranteed Lifetime Income Benefits. 53:07

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Bill Bengan published a study in the Journal of Financial Planning in 1994 that introduced the 4% withdrawal rule. His study recommended initially withdrawing 4% from your portfolio to ensure you will not run out of money in retirement. The financial industry ran with this recommendation ever since. JP Morgan projects the following on a typical por…

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Joanne Harris: Chocolat 28:35

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Led by presenter James Naughtie, the writer Joanne Harris takes questions from a BBC Bookclub audience on her best-selling novel, Chocolat. Published in 1999, the book follows the character of Vianne Rocher, a chocolate-maker and sometime witch, who arrives in the village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes with her six-year-old daughter Anouk at the beginni…

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Attribution, MMM, MTA and all the other Ms 59:59

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Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating, 30-Year Treasury Hits 5% (How to Increase Your Retirement Income Guaranteed) 52:07

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Moody's downgraded the US credit rating for the first time in history. This is the last of the 3 major credit agencies to downgrade the US credit rating. The primary concern is the increasing level of government debt. As a result, the 30-year treasury bond yields rose to 5%. This is the highest level since 2007. Bond buyers will demand higher inter…

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The Tariff War with China has been Paused 52:37

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China and the US have agreed to pause the 145% US tariffs and 125% Chinese tariffs for 90 days while they negotiate an agreement. If the high tariff rates had gone into effect, it would have been similar to a trade embargo. Both countries have realized a trade embargo would be devastating to both economies. The US imports about 5 times more from Ch…

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190 - Indefinite Leave 19:38

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190 - Indefinite Leave After a very brief summary of the changing data science landscape, Hilary and Roger do not actually end the podcast but discuss taking an indefinite leave, leaving the door slightly ajar for future opportunities. Show notes: Roger Peng Hilary Parker List of NSSD Fellows Get the Not So Standard Deviations book Subscribe to the…

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Retirement is not about a Number, It is about Cash Flow. 52:56

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Many companies and people focus on a number to achieve a comfortable retirement. Retirement is not about obtaining a number. It is about cash flow. The 4% withdrawal rate is often recommended to ensure you don't run out of money with a high degree of certainty. Guaranteed Lifetime Income products provide 5-7% withdrawal rates guaranteed for life de…

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More Americans Worry about Running Out of Money in Retirement than Dying 49:02

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The 2025 Allianz Retirement Survey key findings: 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money in retirement than about death. The primary causes of their concerns are: - 54% cite the increased prices of goods due to inflation - 43% fear Social Security will not provide enough financial support as needed - 43% state high taxes negatively i…

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Natalie Haynes 28:41

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Led by presenter James Naughtie, a BBC Bookclub audience in Glasgow speaks to the author Natalie Haynes about her 2019 novel - A Thousand Ships - which retells the ancient Greek myths from a woman's perspective. Penelope, Clytemnestra, Andromache and Cassandra among others, all make appearances, but their stories are given a new voice and a fresh e…

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Will the US-China Economic Cold War Lead to a Recession? 50:47

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The tariff policy is not just about tariffs. This is about economic power and control. China and the US want to dominate future technology. China and the US are decoupling economically. This is similar to the Cold War with the Soviet Union. That was a military conflict. We are in the beginning of an Economic Cold War with China. Divorces can be ami…

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It is more than Tariffs. This is a China-US Economic Divorce. 48:46

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The tariff policy is not just about tariffs. This is about economic power and control. China and the US want to dominant future technology. China and the US are decoupling economically. This is similar to the Cold War with the Soviet Union. That was a military conflict. The US eventually won the Cold War by outspending the Soviet Union, but it took…

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Extreme Stock Market Volatility is Here Due to the Tariff Situation 53:40

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The stock market is moving up to 8-9% up and down daily. The volatility is stomach churning. The primary concern is tariffs. It is uncertain if China will agree to a fair trade deal. China exports five times more to the US than the US exports to China. Tariffs affect China far more than the US. They are at a significant disadvantage. Globalist free…

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Building Better Relationships 54:48

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Dr. Daniel Crosby - The Case for Calm: Being Still in a Turning World 7:02

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Tune in to hear: What is Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If –” about and what can it teach us about remaining poised in the face of chaos? What are some qualities of the investors who fare best in turbulent markets? What roles does EQ (Emotional Intelligence) play in investment decision making? What are some practical steps for remaining calm in a churning…

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How Will the Reciprocal Tariffs Affect the Economy and Our Money? 53:21

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The reciprocal tariff policy is about Fair Trade vs. Free Trade. Reciprocal tariffs will be calculated both the monetary and non-monetary totals. The US will tariff the other country about half of the tariff charged to the US. Non-tariff barriers are often worse. - Currency manipulation - VAT tax - Export subsidies - Counterfeit products - Technolo…

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Michel Faber 28:26

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This month BBC Radio 4's Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, speaks to the writer Michel Faber about his debut novel, Under the Skin. Published in the year 2000 by Canongate it went on to be shortlisted for the Whitbread Award that same year. The book follows the female protagonist of Isserley who roves the A9 in the Scottish Highlands looking t…

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The Dot-Com Bubble Peaked 25 Years Ago. Are Investors Repeating the Same Mistakes? 54:21

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It was a period of unfettered optimism. Nearly everyone thought the sky was the limit, it was a new era, valuations didn’t matter. The only thing that mattered was how much you put into it, because it was going to continue to climb. Recently, greed was at extreme levels. Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan had warned about “irrational exuberance” in…

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The Market in Correction Territory. Is this Just a Correction or the Beginning of a Bear Market? 54:31

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Ironic that the advice always the same. Stay the course. Hang in the there. It will get better. Yet, institutional investors, hedge funds, Warren Buffett have significantly reduced their exposure to stocks. Hedge funds sold the highest percentage of stocks in early March 2025 since the 2020 COVID correction. Warren Buffett sold the most stocks last…

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Tariffs: What is the Trump Administration Economic Plan? 51:36

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The Trump administration wants: 1. Fair trade rather than free trade. - Many countries have taken advantage of the US for decades. - Reciprocal tariffs are fair, stop taking advantage of the US. - Making things in the US eliminates tariffs. 2. Bring manufacturing back to the US, build things again. - The US barely builds anything anymore. - Importa…

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Ishan Patel Interview 52:58

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Ishan shares his fascinating personal story. His first job was an insurance agent learning from Ferenc with Your Personal Bank. Ishan Patel, CEO/Founder of Audien Hearing was recently named top 3 entrepreneur of the year in the November 2024 Entrepreneur Magazine. https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-audien-is-revolutionizing-hearing-aids-fo…

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33 days of Javascript 1:06:11

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What is Your Personal Bank and Why is Now is an Excellent Time to Consider Adding to Your Portfolio 51:16

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Your Personal Bank TM is a financial concept that strategically integrates financial tools from the banking and insurance industries to continue growth on funds even after you access the funds for other purposes. Your Personal Bank TM is a two step process. 1. A high cash value policy is established to maximize cash growth, insured, with guarantees…

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Christopher Brookmyre 28:46

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This month, Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, speaks to the author Christopher Brookmyre, as he takes questions from a live BBC audience about his debut novel, Quite Ugly One Morning. The book is a pacey crime thriller, not so much a 'whodunnit', as a 'whydunnit', and it introduces us to the wily, wise-cracking journalist Jack Parlabane - a ch…

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Steve Trang, Disrupter Podcast Host 53:12

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Steve Trang started the Real Estate Disruptors podcast in 2018 to inspire wholesalers and real estate agents to double their incomes by adding a second leg to their business – working together on investment properties. The podcast has grown to over 100,000 downloads per month and over 3 million YouTube views, with new guests sharing their success s…

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The Government Waste is not Incompetence, it is Corruption 51:26

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The amount of money wasted by the Federal Government is astounding. This level of waste is not incompetence, it is fraud. $2.7 trillion has been sent to recipients overseas who were not qualified to receive Social Security since 2003. This corruption has been happening for decades. Social Security is not going broke. It is being stolen. Just like a…

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The Trump Administration is Moving at Light Speed 49:41

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Most of Trump's executive orders are not changing anything. They are using common sense and moving the country back to it's foundational principles. The level of fraud and waste being exposed are shocking. This is a revolution of bureaucracy versus democracy. It is as significant as 1776 or the Civil War. This will likely result in a generational s…

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Products We Offer: Your Personal Bank, Annuities, Guaranteed Income Riders, Life Settlements, and Premium Finance 53:32

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We specialize in the following financial products: 1. Your Personal Bank: High Cash Value - Whole and Indexed Universal Life insurance policies 2. Fixed and Index Annuities: grow your money without market risk, access to over 50 companies 3. Guaranteed Lifetime Income: create income you cannot outlive, often referred to as a private pension 4. Life…

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Stop The Pigeon 24:48

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Sara Collins 28:49

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This month, BBC Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, speaks to the writer Sara Collins, as she takes questions from a live audience about her award-winning debut novel, The Confessions of Frannie Langton. Sara was the Costa Book Awards First Novel Winner in 2019. She has also adapted the book for television. Producer: Dom HowellEditor: Gillian Wh…

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We have a New Administration. What this means for our Money. 54:50

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President Trump has signed many executive orders. Some of the challenges will be resolved quickly. Others will take more time. The federal debt will likely push yields and interest rates higher for several years. Ferenc shares why this is happening. When bonds mature, the government sells a new bond at the current interest rate. About $3T of the $3…

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What Higher Bond Yields Means for Your Finances! 52:45

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Higher bond yields (interest rates) benefits savers and punishes borrowers. How to thrive in a higher bond yield environment : 1. Pay down debt, particularly high interest debt. Your Personal Bank can accelerate debt pay-off. 2. Reduce market risk. Higher bond yields are a risk to stock market returns. Higher cost of borrowing tends to reduce compa…

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Insurance companies have increased dividends and reduced borrowing rates for 2025! 50:51

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Insurance dividends are 6%+ while policy loan rates are 5-5.3%. Dividend rates currently average about 1% higher than the cost of borrowing. Dividends are expected to increase for the next 3-5 years if not longer. Many financial experts are calling this the "golden age" of fixed investments. Even if the Trump administration does everything right, s…

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Taxation Without Representation. How it Affects Us Today. 49:03

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The primary cause of the Revolutionary War was taxation without representation. Today we have a government that taxes us then sends billions of dollars to other countries, many who hate us. Did you vote for this? Do you support this? Most American citizens do not. The border has been open for the past 4 years. Most Americans want a secure border. T…

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Richard Osman 28:29

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Presented by James Naughtie, BBC Bookclub speaks to the writer Richard Osman about his crime-fiction novel The Thursday Murder Club, which sold millions of copies, and has been made into a film.By BBC Radio 4