Best Ant M Podcasts (2025)

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The Empire of the Ants and Another Story of Hidden Enemies | Podcast 47:32

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The Empire of the Ants is a 1905 short story by H. G. Wells. It follows Captain Gerilleau, a Creole naval officer, who is dispatched to the Amazon basin in South America to investigate reports of a plague of unusually intelligent and aggressive ants destroying a colony. Accompanying him is Holroyd, a Lancashire engineer, who initially views the mis…

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Pride and Prejudice by: Jane Austen 8:58:52

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Experience the wit and romance that captivated millions on screen—straight from Jane Austen's brilliant mind! Before Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen brought Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's electric chemistry to life, their story began in this beloved classic. Discover the sharp dialogue, complex characters, and social commentary that Hollywood coul…

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#130 - Peter Bleksley - The Government Has Surrendered the Streets 1:40:04

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Peter Bleksley is a former undercover detective, crime author and one of Britain's most outspoken critics of modern policing. In this conversation, we unpack why trust has collapsed, crime has surged and what it will really take to fix British policing. CONTACT PETE › Website - http://petermccormack.com › Feedback - https://www.petermccormack.com/c…

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The Count of Monte Cristo – Part 1 By: Alexandre Dumas 11:41:31

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Chapters 1–28 launch the epic tale that inspired the thrilling Hollywood adaptation starring Jim Caviezel, with the legendary Richard Harris — yes, Dumbledore himself — delivering one of the most memorable mentor roles of his career. If you loved the intense emotion, sweeping drama, and cinematic revenge of the film, this audiobook takes you deeper…

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The Call of the Wild By: Jack London 3:21:54

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If you loved Harrison Ford’s powerful performance in the Hollywood adaptation of The Call of the Wild, then you’re about to experience the original masterpiece that inspired it all. Before the breathtaking landscapes and big-screen adventure, Jack London wrote the raw, untamed story that filmmakers have been trying to capture for over a century. Th…

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PMQs #001 - Inflation Is A Crime 50:47

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In this solo episode, Peter breaks from the usual interview format to deliver an honest take on the state-of-the-nation. From the collapse of political discourse to the rise of Reform and the Greens, from inflation's hidden wealth transfer to why young people are turning to socialism, Peter lays out the British Doom Loop - how taxes, stagnation and…

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#129 - Shanker Singham - The Case for Radical Economic Reform 1:47:45

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Shanker Singham is a trade lawyer, competition expert, and one of the UK's most respected economic minds. In this wide-ranging conversation, we unpack why Britain's economy has become uncompetitive, how regulation has locked out innovation and what needs to change. CONTACT PETE › Website - http://petermccormack.com › Feedback - https://www.petermcc…

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Les Misérables, Volume 5 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 6:08:23

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Books 4–9 of Les Misérables, Volume 5 bring the breathtaking conclusion of the story that inspired the legendary Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a cinematic masterpiece that moved audiences around the world. Their unforgettable portrayals of Valjean, Javert, and Fantine echo through every page of Victor Hugo…

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Les Misérables, Volume 5 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 6:50:03

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Books 1–3 of Les Misérables, Volume 5 carry the emotional weight and cinematic power that made the Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a global phenomenon. Their unforgettable performances as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine helped bring Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life, but in these chapters, you’ll hear th…

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#128 - Paul M. Sutter - The Universe, Consciousness & Why We Might Be Alone 2:07:18

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Paul M. Sutter is a theoretical cosmologist, astrophysicist and author who takes the biggest questions of existence. From the origins of the universe to the limits of human understanding. His ability to connect abstract physics with everyday curiosity turns complex science into something emotional, philosophical and unforgettable. CONTACT PETE › We…

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Les Misérables, Volume 4 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 5:34:14

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Books 9–15 of Les Misérables, Volume 4 bring the breathtaking climax of the story that inspired the legendary Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in their unforgettable, Oscar-winning roles. Their portrayals of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine shook movie audiences around the world, but here in Victor Hugo’s ow…

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Les Misérables, Volume 4 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 9:42:18

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Books 1–8 of Volume 4 explode with the same raw emotion and cinematic power that made the Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — an unforgettable masterpiece. Their performances as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine captured the world’s heart, but it’s here, in Victor Hugo’s own words, that the true spirit of Les …

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#127 - Ewen Stewart - The Leviathan State, Civilisational Decline & the Way Back 1:45:11

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Ewen Stewart is one of the UK's sharpest economic thinkers. In this conversation, we unpack what's gone wrong, from bloated welfare and debt-fuelled decline to brain drain, overregulation, collapsing growth and the cultural death spiral hollowing out the UK. CONTACT PETE › Website - http://petermccormack.com › Feedback - https://www.petermccormack.…

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The Vampire Maid and Other Dark Tales | Podcast 37:59

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Three tales of dark women, whose method is seduction, and whose end is death. Hume Nisbet is the author of three stories. First The Vampire Maid is a classic vampire story about a traveler who takes lodgings with an apparently kind landlady and her pale invalid daughter, who instantly casts a spell upon him. The Old Portrait was first published in …

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Les Misérables, Volume 3 By: Victor Hugo 10:42:47

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Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway brought this story to life on the big screen — but here, in Volume 3: Marius, you’ll experience the heart of Les Misérables as Victor Hugo first wrote it. This is the section that inspired some of the most emotional and unforgettable moments in the Hollywood film — a sweeping tale of love, courage, and…

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Les Misérables, Volume 2 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 4:19:27

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Books 6–8 of Volume 2 bring you the powerful continuation of the story that became one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in performances that defined a generation of moviegoers. Their portrayals of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine electrified audiences around the world, but it all beg…

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#126 - Ant Middleton - Why Violence Creates Freedom 1:31:33

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Ant Middleton is a Special Forces veteran, author, and former SAS: Who Dares Wins star. He joins the show for a conversation about identity, violence, service, and what's gone wrong in Britain. From his military career and time in prison to his rise in the media and now politics, Ant lays out why he feels a duty to serve again — this time as Mayor …

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#125 - Tom Slater - Policing Speech & Ignoring Crime: The Decay of the UK 1:43:05

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Tom Slater is the editor of Spiked, one of the most important voices in the UK free speech movement. We cover: – Why free speech is collapsing in Britain – The absurdity of arresting 30+ people a day for tweets – The rise of soft censorship & speech policing – Why Labour has abandoned the working class – Illegal immigration, NGO rackets & the new e…

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Lord of the Dead | Robert E. Howard | Podcast 1:18:29

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The Lord of the Dead, is set in the 1930s and follows Steve Harrison, a hard-boiled detective who becomes entangled in a criminal conspiracy involving Erlik Khan, the primary antagonist and self-proclaimed "Lord of the Dead". Erlik Khan seeks to unite secret societies of the East under his rule using ancient magic and manipulation. The narrative in…

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Les Misérables, Volume 2 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 8:03:24

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Books 1–5 of Volume 2 dive even deeper into the world that became one of Hollywood’s most powerful films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in unforgettable, Oscar-winning performances. Before the bright lights of the screen and the soaring music of the musical, there was Victor Hugo’s raw, emotional masterpiece — a story of …

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Les Misérables, Volume 1 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 4:24:42

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Books 6–8 of Volume 1 continue the epic story that inspired the blockbuster Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a movie that brought Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life with breathtaking emotion and Oscar-winning performances. This is the next chapter in the saga that made audiences weep, cheer, and believe in red…

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Les Misérables, Volume 1 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 8:50:40

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Books 1–5 of Volume 1 bring you the powerful beginning of the story that became one of Hollywood’s greatest epics — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in the unforgettable film adaptation. Before the lights, the music, and the Oscars, there was Victor Hugo’s masterpiece — a tale of grace, redemption, and rebellion that still mo…

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The War of the Worlds By: H. G. Wells 6:53:19

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If you loved Tom Cruise battling alien invaders in the explosive Hollywood blockbuster War of the Worlds, then you’re about to experience the original story that inspired it all. Long before the dazzling special effects and epic destruction hit the big screen, H. G. Wells imagined this terrifying vision of humanity’s fight for survival — a story so…

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The Time Machine By: H. G. Wells 3:37:50

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Hollywood fans — imagine this: a blockbuster sci-fi film directed by Simon Wells, the great-grandson of H. G. Wells himself. That’s right — the man who invented time travel on the page had his own family carry the legacy onto the big screen. The Time Machine isn’t just a novel; it’s the original blueprint for every epic time-travel movie ever made.…

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Carmilla By: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 3:07:49

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Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas lit up Hollywood with their unforgettable vampire performances in Interview with the Vampire — but long before that film, there was Carmilla, the original gothic tale that started it all. Written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this mesmerizing story introduced the world to the first female vam…

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The Werewolf By: Clemence Housman 1:51:04

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If you loved watching Hugh Jackman transform into a werewolf in Hollywood’s dark fantasy epics, then you’ll be thrilled by the chilling gothic tale that captured that same primal power long before the big screen — The Werewolf by Clemence Housman. This haunting classic weaves mystery, seduction, and supernatural terror into one unforgettable legend…

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The Turn of the Screw By: Henry James 5:29:12

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If you’re a fan of Stranger Things and Finn Wolfhard’s haunting performances, you’ll love the chilling atmosphere that inspired his modern gothic film The Turning. Before Hollywood turned it into a psychological ghost story for a new generation, Henry James wrote The Turn of the Screw — a masterpiece of suspense, mystery, and slow-burning terror th…

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The Jewel of Seven Stars By: Bram Stoker 10:13:46

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If you love The Mummy and Brendan Fraser’s legendary adventures on the big screen, this is the story that started it all. Before Hollywood filled theaters with ancient tombs, cursed treasures, and resurrected queens, Bram Stoker — the same genius who gave us Dracula — wrote The Jewel of Seven Stars, a haunting masterpiece of mystery, archaeology, a…

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The Island of Doctor Moreau By: H. G. Wells 4:53:11

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Fans of Val Kilmer and classic Hollywood thrillers, get ready to experience the story that inspired one of cinema’s most haunting transformations — The Island of Doctor Moreau. Before it hit the big screen with Kilmer’s unforgettable intensity and Marlon Brando’s eerie, commanding presence, it was H. G. Wells’ shocking masterpiece — a tale of scien…

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Dracula's Guest By: Bram Stoker 29:22

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Before Keanu Reeves ventured into the dark castles of Transylvania in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there was Dracula’s Guest — the lost opening chapter that started it all. This chilling short story is the secret prologue to the legend that inspired Hollywood’s most romantic and terrifying vampire saga. Picture Keanu’s Jonathan Harker riding alone throug…

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The Invisible Man By: H. G. Wells 4:48:03

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Before Kevin Bacon terrified audiences in Hollow Man and Elisabeth Moss redefined psychological horror in The Invisible Man (2020), there was the story that started it all — H. G. Wells’ groundbreaking 1897 classic. This is where Hollywood’s obsession with invisibility began: one man’s scientific brilliance spiraling into madness, power, and total …

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By: Robert Louis Stevenson 2:37:24

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Before Julia Roberts and John Malkovich brought it to life on the big screen in the haunting 1996 film Mary Reilly, there was Robert Louis Stevenson’s original masterpiece — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is where it all began: the story that inspired generations of filmmakers, thrillers, and psychological dramas about the battle…

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#124 - Zia Yusuf - We Have One Shot to Fix Britain 1:18:30

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Zia Yusuf returns to the show for a follow-up on where Britain is going and how Reform UK plans to fix it. We cover: – Why Britain is no longer investable – The flight of wealth & what it means for services – Immigration, sectarian politics & cultural decline – Why reform needs real power – Energy policy & net zero – A first principles approach to …