Best Barry Lynch Podcasts (2025)

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 30:31

4m ago30:31

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Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's The Extraordinary Miss Flower is part-concert film, part-performance art piece inspired by the life of its subject, a woman called Geraldine Flower. When she passed away a few years ago, her daughter Zoe discovered a number of letters, written over the years by suitors of Geraldine's, which painted a picture of a wil…

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Wane A. Baker, P.E., CIH (retired) - The V in HVAC 1:06:08

7h ago1:06:08

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A graduate of the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Wane A. Baker is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH retired) with four decades of experience in the operation, maintenance and evaluation of various building types. This includes more than 30 years at a professional le…

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Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys, Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Superman and Spelling Bees 1:38:49

22h ago1:38:49

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This week's episode of the BSME Awards-nominated Empire Podcast had better not be the episode that the BSME Awards judging panel listens to ahead of voting, or our nomination might be rescinded. Which is to say, chaos reigns as Chris Hewitt returns — eventually, after being waylaid by a McQ&A — to the hosting chair, and is joined by Helen O'Hara, J…

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Dr. Michelle Lynch Puts drinking under the microscope and finds: Alcohol Freedom! Ep.19 33:27

4d ago33:27

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This week we are joined by a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, which is definitely a first for us. Dr. Michelle Lynch is an expert in the field of sustainability, and while her work focuses her attention on experimental research to improve the future for us all, it was when she put her own life under the microscope and applied the same curi…

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Lily Gladstone & Kelly Marie Tran, Great Actor/Director Pairings, Tariffs and Teen Movies 1:39:12

8d ago1:39:12

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It's another cracking episode of the (freshly award-nominated) Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Helen O'Hara slips into the hosting chair and tries to wrestle James Dyer and Alex Godfrey into shape as they talk about changeable movie titles, great actor/director pairings, Alex's favourite teen movies, the week's movie news including Donald Trump…

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Entrepreneurs Mindset 20:48

5d ago20:48

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Send us a text A entrepreneurs mindset can be the tool to the ultimate success and can include 1. Growth-Oriented Thinking Focuses on learning, self-improvement, and adaptability. Sees failures as feedback and opportunities to improve. 2. Resilience and Grit Pushes through obstacles and setbacks without giving up. Maintains focus and motivation dur…

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Episode 308: The Gray Man who Dreamed (Borges' "Shakespeare's Memory") 1:14:50

7d ago1:14:50

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David and Tamler return to their happy place and talk about two pieces by JL Borges – the story “Shakespeare’s Memory” and the [essay/story/poem/literary sketch??] “Everything and Nothing.” What would it mean to have the memory of a supreme artist like Shakespeare? Would it help us understand his work, or how he was able to produce masterpiece afte…

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7 Habits Of Highly Effective People 13:54

9d ago13:54

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Send us a text 🌱 Private Victory (Self-Mastery) 1. Be Proactive Take responsibility for your actions and behaviors. Choose your response instead of reacting to external circumstances. 2. Begin with the End in Mind Define a clear vision of your life goals and values. Live each day with a clear purpose in mind. 3. Put First Things First Prioritize wh…

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Imagination and the pregnant mind in William Blake’s cosmogony 28:01

10d ago28:01

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In his early prophetic works, William Blake presents his own creation myth, which reinterprets Genesis and critically examines contemporary medical discourse on generation and birth.In this talk Annalise Volpone explores a specific trope that emerges from Blake’s depiction of imagination and (artistic) creation: partus mentis, the parturition of th…

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Wyatt Russell, David Harbour & Hannah John-Kamen, Paul Feig, Ryan Coogler, And It’s Episode 666 1:57:55

15d ago1:57:55

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It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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How To Apply The 13 Principles to Success 17:36

18d ago17:36

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Send us a text 13 Principles to Success is your weekly guide to unlocking purpose-driven achievement. Each episode dives into one powerful principle—covering mindset, discipline, leadership, and more—to help you build habits that lead to real, lasting success. Short, practical, and motivational. Start your journey to greatness, one principle at a t…

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136: The Fielder Method 58:38

17d ago58:38

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The Rehearsal Season 2 ups the ante while still saying true to the original format. But what IS the joke?By Ben Brown, Jon Lynch

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Courtney Peters shares the secrets of 1000 days of Alcohol Freedom - Episode 18 33:12

18d ago33:12

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This week we're joined by our friend Courtney, who was an average middle lane drinker, when she began to question whether alcohol was still serving her.? As many of you may be now... She began to realise it didn't fit with her otherwise healthy lifestyle and started to google the usual questions… Coach Courtney https://www.pmacoaching.com/ https://…

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A Road Map To Success 14:52

22d ago14:52

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Send us a text Success begins with a clear vision and defined goals. Start by identifying what success looks like for you—personally or professionally. Break that vision into achievable steps, setting short-term and long-term goals. Stay disciplined and manage your time effectively, focusing on continuous learning and self-improvement. Surround you…

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The Convergence Is Here (ft. Gareth Evans, Christian Gudegast, and Gavin O'Connor), And Mount Rushmoreapalooza 1:55:20

22d ago1:55:20

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It was foretold by the Ancient Ones: The Convergence (or Gunvergence, if you will), the day on which three absolutely slamming action movies will be released at the same time in the UK (albeit on different formats), ushering in a new era of sweaty dad bods, car chases, and many scenes where people die in a hail of bullets. And that day is today, fo…

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The Shameless Plug #2 — The June Issue 31:57

19d ago31:57

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The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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What's Your Relationship With Money 11:15

25d ago11:15

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Send us a text Our relationship with money runs deep. Are you thinking about your personal relationship with it? Like how you feel about earning, spending, saving, or maybe how it ties into self-worth, security, or even guilt? Here are a few common dynamics people have with money: Security-based: Seeing money primarily as a way to feel safe, stable…

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Episode 307: What's in the BOX? 1:16:37

22d ago1:16:37

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David and Tamler talk about two famous puzzles that for different reasons have bedeviled the rationalist community – The Monty Hall Problem and Newcomb’s “paradox.” Why is it so hard for people to see that a 66% chance of winning a car is better than a 33% chance? Why do famous mathematicians struggle with this problem? And David and Tamler split o…

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How To Attract Wealth Into Your Life 11:38

29d ago11:38

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Send us a text Attracting wealth into your life is a mix of mindset, habits, and practical action. Here’s a breakdown of approaches that blend both the spiritual/energetic side and the grounded, real-world strategies include, Abundance Mentality: Start seeing the world as full of opportunities. Replace "I can’t afford it" with "How can I afford it?…

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Easter Guestapalooza (Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, Ludwig Göransson, Osgood Perkins), Movie Musicals, And The Oscars' Latest Stunt 1:59:21

29d ago1:59:21

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This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, includi…

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A Guide to William Blake's The Four Zoas 50:35

26d ago50:35

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Begun some time around 1797, Vala or The Four Zoas is William Blake's great unfinished masterpiece, an attempt to provide a complete mythology of Blake's universe of characters, Urizen, Los, Orc, Vala and many more. The poem has fascinated and perplexed readers ever since and, in this episode of Visionary, Professor Jason Whittaker is joined by Dr …

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Episode 4: Emma Barnett 30:25

27d ago30:25

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Springing into the new season, FULL VOLUME: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back with a brand new episode for April. Packed with fantastic features, the lead interview this month finds our host Alan Lynch going head-to-head with top political journalist Emma Barnett. Perhaps best known for hosting the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 and Woman's …

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Entrepreneurs Check List To Building A Dream Business 14:02

1M ago14:02

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Send us a text Entrepreneur’s Checklist to Building a Dream Business is an essential part of growth, in the podcast we go through 14 points that when followed will allow anyone to create the business of their dreams. It has being through 50 years of research form some of the best and well know leaders of the world. From Mindset & Vision to mentors,…

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Episode 135: Tribute To Val Kilmer and Ted Kotcheff 56:32

30d ago56:32

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Celebrating the careers of actor Val Kilmer and director Ted Kotcheff Set lists available at www.mondohollywood.ca

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Caroline Sherlock Used her very specific set of skills to get herself to Alcohol Freedom! Ep. 17 30:39

1M ago30:39

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This week we talk to Caroline Sherlock a Nutritional Therapist, a Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a lecturer on genetics and nutrigenomics So Caroline ( as Liam Neeson once said) has very particular set of skills acquired over a long career and it was actually this that made her own drinking feel progressively out of allignment with who she w…

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Barry Costa - The Life and Times of an Industry Icon & Educator Extraordinaire 1:17:11

1M ago1:17:11

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Barry Costa's distinguished career in carpet installation, cleaning, and restoration spans over 50 years, including 39 years as an instructor. He has served on and chaired numerous national committees, contributed to national water damage standards, been a key speaker at conventions and special events, and authored many articles in industry publica…

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Kevin Macdonald on One To One: John & Yoko — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Kevin Macdonald's latest documentary, One To One: John & Yoko, is out now in cinemas around the UK, folks, and it's well worth your time for anyone with even a passing interest in John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, and their lives after The Beatles split up. But if you're a Beatlemaniac, this is manna from heaven as it not only brings you remaster…

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Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche, Rami Malek & Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Landon, Movie Weddings, And Helen Returns! 1:57:56

1M ago1:57:56

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jam-packed etc. etc. Bumper-sized, and so on and so forth. But it's true, perhaps this week more than ever as Chris Hewitt sits down for chats with two pairs — first, there's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunite almost 30 years after The English Patient for this week's Odyssey-sampling drama, …

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Episode 306: What to Expect When You're Expecting (David Lynch's "Eraserhead" with Barry Lam) 2:04:08

1M ago2:04:08

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David and Tamler welcome Barry Lam back to the show. In the first segment we violate one of our own rules by talking about his new book "Fewer Rules, Better People", a full frontal attack on David’s strict Kantian worldview. Then we dive DEEP into David Lynch’s first movie, "Eraserhead," and eventually arrive at a few coherent interpretations of Ly…

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Time Management And Why It's Vital To Your Success 16:42

1M ago16:42

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Send us a text Time management is the process of planning and organizing how you allocate your time to various tasks and activities in order to be more productive and efficient. Effective time management allows you to prioritize important tasks, minimize distractions, and meet deadlines without feeling overwhelmed. It's about making conscious decis…

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Thomas McGuire - Large Loss Mastery 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 753. This week we welcome Tom McGuire of Large Loss Mastery for an interview on major disaster restoration projects. Large losses can make or break companies, today we learn from one of the best how to handle these business making or breaking events. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio+. Tom McGuire is the f…

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

1M ago1:40:20

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This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…

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How To Think And Grow Rich 16:13

1M ago16:13

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Send us a text Think and Grow Rich is a classic book by Napoleon Hill. It is one of the most influential self-help books ever written. It outlines principles that can help people achieve success, wealth, and personal growth. In this podcast we give a brief breakdown of the key concepts in the book and how I have applied them and how you can apply t…

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How To Really Manifest What You Want 19:29

2M ago19:29

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Send us a text I have being manifesting for over 30 years, from homes, cars and almost anything i ever wanted. Manifesting something is about focusing your energy, intentions, and actions toward achieving your desires. It’s based on the idea that by clearly defining what you want and aligning your thoughts, feelings, and actions with that goal, you…

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Episode 134: Comedy Celebration 56:16

1M ago56:16

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Just in time for April Fool's Day, it's an encore episode of Mondo Hollywood that originally aired all the way back in 2013 live on UMFM 101.5 FM in Winnipeg. Music by Dudley Moore, Chevy Chase, Jackie Gleason, Flight of the Conchords and more! Set lists available at www.mondohollywood.ca

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Is it Luck or Law In Business & Life 14:09

2M ago14:09

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Send us a text In this podcast we not only discuss the difference between lucky people and the law. How often do you find yourself saying, they must be a lucky person when something good happens to them and not you. We cover 5 steps that you can use to become that lucky person in your life and business. I talk about cause and effect andd how you to…

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Cari Wolters - Curiosity killed the cat…astrophic anxiety…and released her to be a high achiever! Episode 16 28:16

2M ago28:16

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This week we talk to Cari Wolters from Michigan. Cari now is a seasoned coach helping high achieving women but she takes us back to 2020 when she was deep in the struggle of drinking every night and hangovers anxiety every day. With her relationships strained and self doubt about the kind of mother she was to her young kids, she used curiosity to f…

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George MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement 1:59:44

2M ago1:59:44

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We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director'…

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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

2M ago34:25

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Welcome to The Shameless Plug, a brand new Empire Podcast regular show, folks. As the title suggests, every month Chris Hewitt will sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, bringing you the stories behind the stories and covering everything including the cover. This month's cover feature is Thun…

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Carla Fleming Staffing Industry Expert Talks About Funding And Running A Billion Dollar Business 18:36

2M ago18:36

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Send us a text Carla is a health Care & Hospital workforce management solutions expert with highly specialized background in home health, clinical staffing, behavioral health, acute care, acute care rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, home health, and foreign recruitment. She talks about her new venture weCARE and raising funding for t…

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Episode 305: Emile Is the Name of the Goat (with Paul Bloom) 1:44:26

2M ago1:44:26

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VBW favorite Paul Bloom joins us to break down the Severance season finale and season 2 in general. We all agree that it’s a much-needed return to form and debate some of the choices and questions the episode raises. Plus, an evolutionary account of the ‘ick’ and the adaptive trait of graceful ping-pong ball chasing. Collisson, B., Saunders, E., & …

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Chris White, PE, LEED AP - The Worlds Most Interesting Engineer 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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This week we welcome Chris White “The Worlds Most Interesting Engineer”. Chris is a third-generation Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional experienced in solving mold and indoor air quality problems, conducting asbestos and lead inspections and designing environmental cleanup/remediation after disasters. This week we learn where …

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Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Podcast, And The Convergence 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

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It's another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, in which Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with the legendary director, Barry Levinson, on the eve of the release of his new gangster movie, The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro's dogs. [23:31 - 40:13 approx] Then, we also hear from Gints …

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Why You Need To Improve Productivity 16:20

2M ago16:20

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Send us a text Productivity is all about managing your time and resources effectively to achieve your goals. It can apply to many areas of life—work, personal development, or even everyday tasks. Some key aspects of improving productivity include: Time Management – Setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and breaking them down into manageable chun…

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Episode 3: DJ Paulette 32:17

2M ago32:17

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Now in its third episode, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with another feast of features for its listeners. This month's big interview comes from the legendary DJ Paulette, who speaks to the podcast about her incredible life, brand new book, and her involvement in the upcoming Black British Book Festival at Central Library. Th…

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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

2M ago32:15

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This week sees the release of Hans Zimmer And Friends: Diamond In The Desert, a concert film like no other, which captures the great Hans Zimmer and his band in full flow in Dubai, and also intersperses a number of revealing interviews Zimmer conducted with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Denis Villeneuve,…

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