Best Adrian Davis Podcasts (2025)

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Pastor Adrian Davis- The Idol, The Beauty and The Beast 13:50

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17d ago13:50

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"Oh, Lord God of Israel, there is no God like You in the Heaven nor in the Earth; who keeps covenant and shows mercy to Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts." - (2 Chronicles 6:14) Click HERE to view the full episode.By CGI Canada

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John Hornagold - Apprenticeship Manager at Amey - Part 1 35:05

14h ago35:05

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This time Safaraz is in conversation with John Hornagold, the apprenticeship manager at Amey. In the first half of this two-part chat, John tells us about his journey from NATO HQ in the Netherland as part of the British army to his role at the civil engineering company, Amey drawing on his love of training gained in the army. https://cannyconversa…

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Slow Horses, Wayward, and The Hack. With guests Ruth Bradley and Christopher Chung 1:54:28

5d ago1:54:28

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It’s a Slow Horses special (kind of) this week as not only do we review the show’s fifth series but both Christopher Chung (Roddy Ho) and Ruth Bradley (Emma Flyte) are guests, with Ruth dropping into the studio mid-record almost as if she’d just been sent over from The Park by Taverner. Meanwhile, we take a look at the phone hacking scandal along w…

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Pastor Murray Palmatier- A Most Highly Anticipated Feast 18:11

8d ago18:11

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"And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the Lord our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days. And on the eighth day he sent the people away, and they blessed the king and went to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for all the …

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Black Rabbit, Gen V, and Juice. With guests Andrew Lincoln and David Ireland 1:20:27

12d ago1:20:27

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We’re in Coldwater this week as Andrew Lincoln and writer David Ireland discuss the new ITV thriller (23:55-44:34). Plus Kay asks the question as to whether we take TV (or film, or book) recommendations from other people. And then there’s this week’s crop of shows, which includes Netflix’s brotherly strife miniseries Black Rabbit (53:45), Prime’s s…

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Task, The Girlfriend, and Only Murders In The Building. With guests Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke 1:23:36

19d ago1:23:36

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We are nominally back to normal this week, meaning we’re all in the studio and the YouTube cameras are back on. And a good thing too as we take on HBO crime thriller Task (55:00), the fifth season of Only Murders In The Building on Disney+ (1:12:15) and Prime Video’s domestic thriller The Girlfriend (1:03:39), for which both Robin Wright and Olivia…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Rik the Narrator 49:58

19d ago49:58

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Talking Bottom reaches the final episode of this special series on The Many Faces of Rik Mayall. Everyone knows Rik had the most expressive face but he had a voice to match, too. From The Wind in The Willows Toad to Jackanory. From Grim Tales to The Last Hurrah. Rik threw everything into his times in the audio booth, making each one unique, comedic…

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Horane Smith- Is the bride ready? 11:24

24d ago11:24

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Sometimes we don’t focus as we should on our Christian walk, and Horane addresses how critical it is that we are prepared and ready as the bride at all times because Jesus is coming back! Are you ready? Click HERE to view the full episode.By CGI Canada

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The Guest, I Fought The Law, and The Runarounds. With Guest Domhnall Gleeson 1:11:43

26d ago1:11:43

1:11:43

We’re back to a semblance of normality this week, except for James being in Florida and having to dial in remotely, but that doesn’t stop us taking on the police with Sheridan Smith in I Fought The Law on ITV1, exploring upstairs/downstairs relationships with Eve Myles in The Guest on BBC1, and rocking out with The Runarounds on Prime Video. Plus D…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Richard Davies in Man Down 36:26

26d ago36:26

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Described by Man Down creator and star Greg Davies as "a force of nature" and "dream casting," Rik Mayall blessed us all with a final return to the world of sitcom, dropping in each week to steal the episode - and the show - every time. Richard Davies is the sadistic, prank-loving father of "Dan" (Greg) who loves nothing more than tormenting and pu…

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Adam Dubler- Be not Anxious 11:20

1M ago11:20

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The world we live in today is full of anxiety and worries that can often lead to a number of physical and mental health issues. Adam in this sermon talks about how we can deal with anxiety in trusting in God, and how making our request made known to God in prayer with supplication will keep our minds and hearts guarded against the worries the world…

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Atomic, King & Conqueror, and Invasion. With guests Suranne Jones and Matt Charman, Alfie Allen and Shazad Latif 1:39:45

1M ago1:39:45

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It’s a bumper, star-studded week for guests with two glorious duos discussing their shows - Hostage and Atomic, while we’re still missing our leader James so it’s another “Dot and Ethel” two hander with Boyd, live from the Edinburgh TV festival, and Kay, live from her living room. They review the aforementioned Atomic on Sky, plus King & Conqueror …

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Drop Dead Fred 53:19

1M ago53:19

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"Dog poo, dog poo, lovely lovely dog poo.” Move over, Harvey the rabbit. Get to buggery, Tyler Durden. This week Talking Bottom delves into Rik's foray into Hollywood, playing the world's best imaginary friend. He's violent, sweary, flicks snot into drinks and sinks houseboats. It's Drop Dead Fred! We chat about Rik as a film star, the psychology o…

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Nadia Davies, Director of Business Development at Solihull College and University Centre - Part 2 28:47

1M ago28:47

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Dedicated feline behaviour expert and volunteer, Nadia, invites us to explore the complex and often misunderstood world of cats. Forget the notion that cats are merely "not dogs"—Nadia provides a wealth of insights into their unique motivations and survival instincts that remain even in a domestic setting. Our conversation takes a thoughtful turn a…

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Peacemaker, The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox, and Mudtown. With guest Alex Lawther 1:40:46

1M ago1:40:46

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The excellent Alex Lawther is our guest this week. You’ll know him from The End Of The F****ing World among other fine shows, and now he is one of the shining lights in the ensemble cast of Alien: Earth. Lazy James is still away so Boyd and Kay are joined by Crime Queen Steph, and it just so happens there’s a lot of crime shows for us to discuss, i…

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Rick Dubler- The Road to the Kingdom 9:38

1M ago9:38

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The road to the Kingdom is the road to perfection, one where we progress and grow and if we don't do that we regress. The key to keep growing and ultimately inherit the Kingdom is to remain humble. Pride can creep in if we're not careful, and Rick addresses the importance of that in this sermon. Click HERE to view the full episode.…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Richard Dangerous and Dreamytime Escort 54:47

1M ago54:47

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“The Comic Strip Presents…Mr Jolly Lives Next Door was the prototype… that was really the pilot for Bottom.” Peter Richardson summed it up perfectly in our chat with him. Our new podcast puts Rik Mayall’s role starring alongside the legendary Peter Cook as Mr Jolly’s neighbouring business owner “Dreamytime Escort” under the microscope, along with a…

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Nadia Davies, Director of Business Development at Solihull College and University Centre - Part 1 32:17

1M ago32:17

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This week we hear the first half of Safaras conversation with Nadia Davies, a dedicated and inspiring leader, sharing her incredible journey at Solihull College and University Centre, where she has passionately advanced from a vocational assessor to the Director of Business Development over the past 18 years. Nadia offers a unique perspective on ho…

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Bernard Wilson- What does it mean to present your bodies as a living sacrifice to God? 12:49

1M ago12:49

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Click HERE to view the full episode.By CGI Canada

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LIVE: Alien: Earth, In Flight, and Butterfly. With special guest co-host Russell T. Davies 2:25:17

2M ago2:25:17

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Our Live 350th episode turned out to be a live 349th episode (because maths) but that didn’t stop it from being a storming night at Kings Place in London. Why? Because on this episode our trio became a quartet and we were joined by the magnificent Russell T Davies, who was anointed as an official Co-Pilot. Much hilarity ensued (just wait till you g…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Alan B'Stard in The New Statesman 54:12

2M ago54:12

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"You see, in the good old days, you were poor, you got ill, and you died!" After playing a series squalid losers, Rik finally poured all that charisma, sex appeal and Machiavellian cunning into Tory MP Alan B'Stard; money and power-obsessed serial adulterer and possessor of the largest majority in the House of Commons. Talking Bottom chats about on…

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Outlander: Blood Of My Blood, Platonic, and Ridley. With Guests Adrian Dunbar and Paul Wesley 1:55:45

2M ago1:55:45

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We have a double whammy of guests this week as Adrian Dunbar joins us to chat Ridley on ITV. Plus Paul Wesley chats to us about returning to the bridge as Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Meanwhile, Scottish shagfest Outlander gets a spinoff series with highland origin story Blood Of My Blood on MGM+, and Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne return for …

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Horane Smith - Did Jesus rise from the dead? 11:42

2M ago11:42

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Click HERE to view the full episode.By CGI Canada

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Lord Flashheart in Blackadder 34:37

2M ago34:37

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"WOOF!!!” Following a brief appearance as "Mad Gerald" in the first Blackadder series, Rik returned in series two and four/forth as heroic, sexy, brave, top-level shagger Lord Flashheart. The character appeared in other similar guises in Blackadder Back and Forth as Robin Hood and then later in the Bombardier beer adverts. Talking Bottom get to gri…

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The Assassin, The Count Of Monte Cristo, The Gone, and The Mayfair Witches 1:15:10

2M ago1:15:10

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There’s a returning series bonanza this week as we take our pick from The Gone and The Mayfair Witches, both returning to the Beeb. But that’s okay as we also have two big ticket originals making their TV debut this week, specifically Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore comedy thriller The Assassin on Prime Video and Sam Claflin-starring Alexandre Du…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Richie Rich in Filthy, Rich and Catflap 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Following the success of The Young Ones Rik, Nigel and Ade were reunited as a disgusting trio in Filthy, Rich & Catflap. Penned by Ben Elton, the sitcom mirrored the group's own entry into the world of light entertainment - and lampooned their own success with sharp-tongued satire that sadly only lasted one series. Richie Rich is a talentless, egot…

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Caren Alderwick - Head of Apprenticeships at Cross Country Trains - Part 2 30:57

2M ago30:57

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This week we hear the second half of Safaraz’s conversations with Caren Alderwick, Head of apprenticeships at Cross Country Trains. Caren talks about how the power of education and confidence building can transform the journey back into the workforce as well as recognising and harnessing transferable skills from everyday life. https://cannyconversa…

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Mix Tape, The Narrow Road To The Deep North, and Washington Black. With guest Mark Gatiss 1:46:16

2M ago1:46:16

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Bookish goes Poddish this week as Mark Gatiss joins us on the show to talk about post-war crime solving on U&Alibi (30:01-51:57). Plus we review a trio of time-hopping dramas this week from Aussie/Northern ‘80s drama Mix Tape on BBC2 (1:11:16), epic WWII literary adaptation The Narrow Road To The Deep North on BBC1 (1:26:44), and emancipation and i…

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Adrian Davis - What is the Future of Christianity in Canada? 10:25

2M ago10:25

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Click HERE to view the full episode.By CGI Canada

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Colin Grigson in Bad New and More Bad News 48:03

2M ago48:03

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The hair... the tight trousers...the stepping in dogshit wearing just a sock on his foot... Bad News and More Bad News are two of "The Comic Strip Presents..." jewels in the crown, with Rik's Colin Grigson definitely a legend in his own mind. Talking Bottom dive into the character, his memorable moments and what makes Rik's performance so special. …

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Caren Alderwick - Head of Apprenticeships at Cross Country Trains - Part 1 29:26

2M ago29:26

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Join us for a conversation with Caren Alderwick, Head of Apprenticeships and Operational Training at Cross Country Trains, who shares her remarkable journey with the company and her passion for education. https://cannyconversationspodcast.co.uk/ https://safaraz.co.uk/ https://cannybites.co.uk/buy-the-book/ https://www.1386audio.com/have-a-listen…

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Too Much, The Institute, Bookish, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. With guests Jeffrey Dean Morgan & Scott Gimple, Emer Kenny & Lauren Lyle 1:50:02

2M ago1:50:02

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Too Much is very much the phrase of the week on this episode as not only do we have four guests — specifically Karen Pirie’s Lauren Lyle and Emer Kenny (50:50-1:04:40) and The Walking Dead: Dead City’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Scott Gimple (22:53-32:36)— but we also review four shows — specifically Too Much on Netflix (1:04:40), The Institute on MGM…

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The Book Launch! (Also The Edinburgh Festival Fringe live show) 13:05

3M ago13:05

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A quick one (ooh err) about our recent book launch in Hammer-smith, where we were joined at Rik's memorial bench by Godfather of alternative comedy, Producer Paul Jackson and Bottom actor legends Lee Cornes (Dick Head) and Roger Sloman (Mr Harrison), plus Bottom fans (including two who came all the way from The Netherlands!) and assorted press! Tha…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Rick / Rick the Poet 1:21:55

3M ago1:21:55

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Once in every lifetime comes... one of Rik Mayall's most enduring and iconic characters. Starting life on stage reading crap poems and getting angry with the audience on shows like "Boom Boom, Out go the Lights" before graduating to student life in a sitcom that redefined the genre in "The Young Ones," for many, Rick is the character they picture w…

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Jay Phillips - Head of Business Engagement for ATHE 29:18

3M ago29:18

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Join us for Safaraz Ali's conversation with Jay Phillips, Head of Business Engagement at ATHE. They explore the dynamic partnership between ATHE and Pathway Group. Jay shares his journey from key account manager to his current role, emphasizing the importance of building strong B2B relationships with training providers and educational centres. We a…

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Foundation, Ballard, and Shifting Gears. With guest Jared Harris 1:39:16

3M ago1:39:16

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It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for… James talking about Foundation for a truly heroic amount of time as not only does the team review (1:00:25) the show’s third season (for which James provides Kay with a ‘helpful’ primer on the series) but he also gets to sit down with Jared Harris and chat psychohistory and four-dimensional objects to h…

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The Many Faces of Rik Mayall: Talking Bottom on Kevin Turvey 1:01:19

3M ago1:01:19

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It's a new series! Most actors are fortunate if they have just one role people love them for. Rik embodied so many iconic and memorable characters that people adore. Kicking things off is a look at one of his early incarnations - self-styled "Investigative Journalist" and son of Redditch, Kevin Turvey in "A Kick up the Eighties" and "The Man Behind…

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Alex Birks - Chief Executive of ATHE 30:19

3M ago30:19

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With roots as a cordon bleu chef and experience in managing a bustling restaurant, Alex ventured into corporate life, where his passion for business transformation flourished. Bridging the gap between vocational training and traditional academia, Alex discusses the evolving landscape and how ATHE has strategically positioned itself as a leader in t…