Best Stuart Russell Podcasts (2026)

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London and the 17th Century with Margarette Lincoln 32:53

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Today we're talking to Margarette Lincoln and her book on our fair capital, titled London and the 17th Century: The Making of the World's Greatest City, published by Yale University Press. Let's find out how did London change from the reigns of James VI & I to Glorious Revolution? What was the landscape like? And what is it about The Queen's House …

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Reinventing... The Late Queen Mum with Gareth Russell 42:05

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Today we’re talking to Gareth Russell, a historian and author, whose book on the late Queen Mum we’ll be discussing today. Did you know she had met the mother of Nicholas II? Or that she was born in Scotland? Would it surprise you to learn one of her suitors was called James Stuart? Let's find out more... Gareth's book was published with William Co…

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Were Comedians Happy In 2025: Vol 3 27:36

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Welcome to the final part of finding out if comedians were happy in 2025 with Russell Howard, Mark Simmons, Aparna Nancherla, Nick Mohammed, Kemah Bob, Daniel Foxx & Adam Riches. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Russell Howard on what’s it like being rich and famous, Aparna Nanch…

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Were Comedians Happy In 2025: Vol 2 35:13

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Welcome back to the second part of this end of the year special as we find out whether comedians were actually happy in 2025 with Max Fosh, Lucy Pearman, Pete Lee, Marjolein Robertson, Damien Power, Huge Davies & Josie Long! Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Max Fosh's secret to b…

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Were Comedians Happy In 2025: Vol 1 29:27

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We find out if comedians were happy in 2025 with Iain Stirling, Chloe Radcliffe, Scott Auckerman, Alan Davies, Chloe Petts, Alex Kealy, Marc Jennings & Emma Doran all in this first volume! Think of this as a quick glimpse into each episode, whether you’re brand new and catching up, or you’re a long-time listener revisiting. Join the Insiders Club a…

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What We Lose When AI Makes Choices for Us | For Humanity #76 1:20:27

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What if the greatest danger of AI isn’t extinction — but the quiet loss of our ability to think and choose for ourselves? In this episode of For Humanity, John sits down with journalist and author Jacob Ward (CNN, PBS, Al Jazeera; The Loop) to unpack the most under-discussed risk of artificial intelligence: decision erosion. Jacob explains why AI d…

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Lady Jane Franklin with Royal Museums Greenwich 48:18

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Today we're talking to Claire, the polar expert at Royal Museums Greenwich. The topic - Lady Jane Franklin, the wife of explorer Sir John Franklin, who never came back from his third voyage to the Arctic. Let's find out more about this fascinating unconventional Victorian couple. Welcome, Claire! P.S. we have new tracks on our episode tonight, cour…

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Ray Bradshaw 1:01:45

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This week on episode 499… I'm joined by Ray Bradshaw - the multi-award-winning Scottish comedian who’s about to head out on his fourth UK tour with CODA. You may know Ray from BBC Scotland and Radio 4, he’s recently just finished supporting John Bishop, and hosts his own hit football podcast, Fantasy Fives! We discuss: growing up as a child of deaf…

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Prince Rupert of the Rhine: Nephew to Charles I, Uncle to George I with Mark Turnbull 1:15:58

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On the 17th December in the year of our Lord 1619, a boy was born to Elizabeth Stuart and Frederick V of Bohemia. He would grow up to be his uncle's fierce cavalier commander with the ever-romantic moniker - Rupert of the Rhine. To give dynastic context - Rupert was grandson to James VI & I, nephew to Charles I, and uncle to the future George I. If…

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The Death of Kenneka Jenkins 46:00

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To skip straight to the stories go to 16 mins in This week on Spine Chillers and Serial Killers, Becky takes the lead with the heartbreaking and deeply unsettling case of Kenneka Jenkins — a young woman whose mysterious death inside a hote sparked outrage, unanswered questions, and countless theories. Becky walks through the facts, the timeline, an…

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Frederick Rutland, the Beverly Hills Spy with Ronald Drabkin 36:15

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Have you ever heard of Frederick Rutland? The British hero of WW1, who ended up working as a freelance spy for America, as well as Japan? Let’s find our more, today we’re talking to Ronald Drabkin, who has written a biography of Frederick: Beverly Hills Spy. Called so because during his espionage days, Fred lived it up large in Hollywood. Published…

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Urooj Ashfaq 1:15:41

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Today I’m joined by Urooj Ashfaq - the Mumbai-based comedian, writer and actor who’s quickly become one of the most exciting voices in stand-up. Bursting onto the scene winning Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023, she’s now back with her new show, How To Be A Baddie. We discuss the danger of optimising your honesty, the evolution o…

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Kelvin Templeton 40:22

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Australian Football Hall of Famer and author Kelvin Templeton. His new book is called 'Collision'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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The Ashes of London with Andrew Taylor 24:09

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Today we’re talking to Andrew Taylor, the author of the best-selling series Ashes of London, set in the 17th century. Published by Harper Collins. Welcome, Andrew! Get Ashes of London: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-ashes-of-london-james-marwood-cat-lovett-book-1-andrew-taylor?variant=40027853750350 (UK) https://www.harpercollins.com/prod…

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Tony Abbott 43:59

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Former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Elizabeth Chudleigh, a French Chateau and a Baltic Vodka Distillery Owner with Catherine Ostler 49:51

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Today we’re talking to Catherine Ostler and her book Duchess Countess, all about the extraordinary and perfectly scandalous life of Elizabeth Chudleigh. Why was she one of the most famous women of the 18th century? Did she really meet Catherine the Great? How did a girl from the English countryside end up running a vodka distillery in the Baltics A…

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The Professional Life of Henry VIII with Heather R Darsie 31:16

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Welcome to our 200th episode! Good News! Heather R Darsie is back on the show, this time to talk about Henry VIII's professional life. What was he like as a King, whose job it was to keep his country safe? How did the law play into his kingship? Let's find out... Welcome back, Heather! Pre-Order The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn (...Henry VIII def…

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Reinventing... Charlotte Brontë with Graham Watson 41:16

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Let’s talk Charlotte Brontë and the last few years of her life. What was the big scandal about the biography that came out soon after her death? Who was affected? And how do we know what really went on with this remarkable woman? Joining us today is historian and author Graham Watson, who has written a book on the topic, called Inventing Charlotte …

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The Congressman Who Gets AI Extinction Risk— Rep. Bill Foster on the Future of Humanity | For Humanity | Ep. 75 1:10:02

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In this episode of For Humanity, John Sherman sits down with Congressman Bill Foster — the only PhD scientist in Congress, a former Fermilab physicist, and one of the few lawmakers deeply engaged with advanced AI risks. Together, they dive into a wide-ranging conversation about the accelerating capabilities of AI, the systemic vulnerabilities insid…

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John Kearns 2020: ComCompendium 1:06:47

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Recorded in January 2020, John Kearns is a master at finding pathos in the prosaic, combining clowning and standup in a way that makes absolutely no sense written down. With influences from Jacques Tati to Neil Hamburger, we explored his sense of place within himself, overreaching in his writing, and ambition in his career... Join the Insiders Club…

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The Enfield Poltergeist Part 3 and The Vladimir Tushinsky Case 1:23:51

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Skip straight to 13.15 mins to go straight to the stories. This week, Emma returns with the third and final instalment of the Enfield Poltergeist 👻. It’s the big conclusion — the voices, the chaos, the investigators, and the lasting mystery behind one of the most famous hauntings ever recorded. Expect chills, twists, and the moments that still keep…

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Neville Mannix 42:17

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Mannix Air Conditioning owner and founder Neville Mannix. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Josie Long Returns 1:21:50

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405 episodes and 11 years later… the incredible Josie Long returns as we dig into NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS, her new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. We discuss why it's not a bad thing to preach to the choir, the themes of climate dread and parenthood, how Josie created a jaw dro…

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AI Risk, Superintelligence & The Fight Ahead — A Deep Dive with Liv Boeree | For Humanity #74 1:17:34

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In this episode of For Humanity, John sits down with Liv Boeree — poker champion, systems thinker, and longtime AI risk advocate — for a candid conversation about where we truly stand in the race toward advanced AI. Liv breaks down why public understanding of superintelligence is so uneven, how misaligned incentives shape the entire ecosystem, and …

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Ita Buttrose 41:15

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Ita Buttrose is a pioneer of Australian media. Her new book is called 'Unapologetically Ita'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Stuart Coupe 43:27

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Stuart Coupe is a journalist and author. His new book is 'Saffron Incorporated: The First King of the Cross'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Adam Riches 2:14:17

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Adam Riches is known for his shows that teeter perfectly between crafted brilliance and sheer chaos with his fearless, high-energy characters performances - from Sean Bean, Coach Coach to Michael Ball. This is an incredibly rare look behind the mask and one you don't want to miss! We discuss why Edinburgh shouldn't be seen as the Olympics, Eddie Iz…

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Reinventing... Charles I: The Young King with Mark Turnbull 35:45

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On the 19th November in the year of our Lord 1600, a boy was born in Scotland at Dunfermline Palace - he was the second son and the third child of the King of Scotland, James VI. Few could have predicted he would one day be king, not just of Scotland, but also of England and Ireland. No one could have foretold this boy would die on the scaffold for…

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The Terrifying World of Incels and The Enfield Poltergeist Part 2 1:16:06

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To skip straight to the stories go to 12 mins in This week, Becky opens with a hard-hitting look into the world of incels, exploring how online hatred festers and can tragically spill into real-world violence. She examines the chilling cases of Elliot Rodger and Alek Minassian, breaking down the ideology, the warning signs, and the horrific impact …

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Visit Blighty: National Maritime Museum in Greenwich 21:59

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Today we're talking to Hannah at Royal Museums Greenwich! Let's find out why a trip to the National Maritime Museum is crucial when visiting London. Find Royal Museums Greenwich: https://www.rmg.co.uk/ Find Pirates Exhibition: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/pirates Visit Greenwich (...best place to be): https://www.visitgre…

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How Great a King was Henry III? with Darren Baker 34:18

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On the 16th November 1272 Henry III of England breathed his last. The grandson of Eleanor of Aquitaine, son of King John and father of Edward I, he often gets overshadowed by his retrospectively more illustrious relatives and nemeses. Let’s look at the king who preferred peace to war, giving money instead of taking it, and who had one of the longes…

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Reinventing... Anne Boleyn with Heather R Darsie 45:32

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Today we have a special treat: we're going to put all those Anne Boleyn myths to bed. Once and for all. Returning to the podcast we have Heather R Darsie, who will bust all those myths and mysteries surrounding the second wife of Henry VIII. Why did she have to die? What was her actual crime? Could she have had another fate? Why was the French exec…

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Dwayne Russell 43:06

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Dwayne Russell is a renowned sports broadcaster and author of 'Killing for Sport'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Realms of the Round Table with John Matthews 24:19

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John Matthews is back on the podcast, this time to talk about his new book - Realms of the Round Table, which is a collection of stories of King Arthur like you’ve never seen them before. Published by Harper Collins in the UK and Pegasus in the USA. Welcome back, John! Get Realms of The Round Table: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/realms-of-th…

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Doug Naylor 1:28:23

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Doug Naylor is the co-creator of the long-running, hugely successful sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, having written or co-written every single episode! Doug was also the Head Writer and Script Editor on the original Spitting Image, has written a number of award-winning radio shows and is a best-selling author. In this episode we dig into all things Red Dw…

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Michael Neale 40:07

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Michael Neale is History Trust of South Australia chair and former long-standing Bay to Birdwood chair. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of Women at the Restoration Court with Breeze Barrington 1:01:49

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What do we know about the woman’s lot at the court of Charles II? Breeze Barrington’s new book The Graces (published by Bloomsbury) explores the lives of several women of the Stuart court. These ladies include Maria d’Este, a.k.a. Mary of Modena, consort to James VII & II, as well as those of her Maids of Honour: Anne Finch, a revered poet, Hortens…

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Visit Blighty: Hampton Court Palace with Gareth Russell 51:30

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Today we’re talking to Gareth Russell, a historian and author, whose book on the history of Hampton Court Palace we’ll be discussing today. It was published with William Collins in the UK and Atria Books in the USA. Welcome back, Gareth! Get Palace: https://www.williamcollinsbooks.co.uk/products/the-palace-from-the-tudors-to-the-windsors-500-years-…

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AI Safety on the Frontlines | For Humanity #73 55:44

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In this episode of For Humanity, host John Sherman speaks with Esben Kran, one of the leading figures in the for-profit AI safety movement, joining live from Ukraine — where he’s exploring the intersection of AI safety, autonomous drones, and the defense tech boom. 🔎 They discuss: * The rise of for-profit AI safety startups and why technology must …

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Rex Patrick 44:02

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Rex Patrick is a former Senator for South Australia. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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The Kingdom of Mercia with Annie Whitehead 45:54

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Today’s guest is Annie Whitehead, and we’re talking all things Mercia, the lost Kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England. Welcome Back, Annie! Annie Whitehead wrote a book the topic: Mercia: The Rise and Fall of a Kingdom, published by Amberley. Find Annie: https://anniewhiteheadauthor.co.uk/ Murder in Anglo-Saxon England: https://www.amberley-books.com/murd…

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Mike Amor 42:18

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Mike Amor is an award-winning journalist. His book is 'News Cowboys'. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA