Best Bryony Roberts Podcasts (2025)

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Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden; Jake Arnott; Kerry Godliman; India Knight; Kiri Pritchard-McLean 36:26

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Kiri Pritchard-McLean loves a bit of crime - so much so that she hosts a podcast about serial killers. So she's right at home on Loose Ends this week talking cosy crime and laminating machines with actor and comedian Kerry Godliman, who stars as the charming private detective and oyster-shucking restaurateur Pearl Nolan in TV drama Whitstable Pearl…

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Finding Your Impact and the Courage to Act 23:22

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Send us a text Every legacy begins with a decision. Not the grand, cinematic kind you read in books, but the quieter moment where you admit to yourself: I’m not here just to get by. I’m here to build something that lasts. Turning fifty has prompted Bryony to reflect on legacy. Not in a grand or distant way, but in the quiet, deliberate choices we m…

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Brian Bilston, Chris Smither, Teresa Livingstone, Jolene O'Hara, Stick in the Wheel, AOIBHA 37:48

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Clive kicks off in Belfast's Black Box as the Belfast International Arts Festival begins to light up venues around the city. Poet Brian Bilston is in town after putting some of his poetry to music with the help of The Catenary Wires. US folk and blues musician Chris Smither tells all about his musical journey spanning over six decades. Someone else…

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Dom Joly, Lauren Lyle, Lorn Macdonald, Sarah Rankin, Tide Lines, Cara Rose 36:25

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Clive Anderson is joined in Glasgow by comedian Dom Joly who first introduced the world to the concept of a very loud man yelling in to a giant mobile phone 25 years ago. He’s celebrating Trigger Happy TV on a national tour. Lauren Lyle is used to an investigation in her role as Val McDermid's Karen Pirie, and in new psychological thriller The Ridg…

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Joanna Lumley; James Graham; Esther Walker; Bret McKenzie; Nxdia; Clive Anderson 37:19

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There's plenty of treasures, national and otherwise in this week's Loose Ends. Joanna Lumley describes selecting from a lifetime's worth of lists, poems and anecdotes to create a thoughtful, moving and often hilarious anthology that she says describes the workings of her mind perfectly. Playwright James Graham on updating his play Dear England to s…

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Nigel Planer; Rowan McCabe; Bryony Kimmings; Emma-Jean Thackray; Studio Electrophonique 0:06

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Loose Ends this week is full of people who aren't afraid to say or do difficult things in the name of entertainment. The actor Nigel Planer will forever be associated with the character Neil from The Young Ones, so much so that Nigel's Mum thought he was vegetarian because Neil was, though Nigel definitely isn't. At least, he says, she remembered h…

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Neil Hannon & The Divine Comedy, Mark Gatiss, Kate Fox, AA Dhand, Edith Bowman 35:59

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Edith Bowman is your host for a special Loose Ends live at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Bradford. Guests include the celebrated actor - from Sherlock to Mission Impossible - and writer - from Dr Who to Bookish - Mark Gatiss. He's at the festival starring in a Radio 4 comedy drama written by his League of Gentlemen colleague Jeremy…

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Moira Buffini, Josh Jones, George Egg, Urielle Klein-Mekongo, Black Country, New Road 36:13

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Stuart Maconie's guests in Salford include comedian Josh Jones on his new tour 'I Haven't Won The Lottery So here's Another Show'. We find out what happens if he wins the lottery mid-run. Actor and writer Moira Buffini has just won the YA Book Prize for her debut novel Songlight. George Egg is the Snack Hacker, brining us goodies from his kitchen a…

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Robert Webb, Cecelia Ahern, Patrick Marber, Curtis Stigers, Nova Twins 36:18

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Clive Anderson is joined by the multi-platinum selling American Jazz singer Curtis Stigers, Rob Webb on Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping, best-selling Irish novelist Cecila Ahern, author of P.S I Love you, on her new book Paper Heart, director Patrick Marber discusses his spin on Mel Brook's musical The Producers and Mercury prize shortlisted rock d…

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Mark Radcliffe, Andi Osho, Adele Parks, Amy Webber, The 7:45s 36:36

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Stuart Maconie is joined by his 6Music weekend breakfast co-host Mark Radcliffe who's here to talk about his new book Et Tu, Cavapoo - all about Mark’s springtime sojourn to Rome alongside his dog Arlo. Andi Osho is taking on the role of Tedra in the RSC's production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham and prolific novelist Adele Parks is wi…

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Why Your Processes Don’t Work (And What to Do About It) 37:28

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Send us a text Processes are the backbone of any business but too many companies either drown in paperwork or rely on unwritten habits that only a few people understand. In this episode, we discuss what are business processes, when they should be written down, and when they need to be lived and breathed as part of your company’s culture. I’ll share…

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Jon Culshaw, Harriet Dyer, Jon Watts, Nadia Reid, Yazmin Lacey 36:46

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Stuart is joined by Jon Culshaw, the star of the much loved comedy series Dead Ringers, which is about to hit the road for its 25th anniversary tour. Harriet Dyer is Easily Distra.... so let's hope she doesn't wander off halfway through the show. Jon Watts discovered his love of cooking in custody. After being taken under the wing of Jamie Oliver h…

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Ruth Jones, Jordan Gray, Jamie MacDonald, Dylan Adler, Hot Mess, James Emmanuel 35:46

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Clive Anderson hosts a Loose Ends party with some of the many musicians, comedians, writers and stars of the stage lighting up the Edinburgh Festivals. Ruth Jones’ latest book By Your Side is partly set in Scotland, and she’ll be in the capital sharing some of her pet peeves that have found their way on to its pages. Comedian and actor Jordan Gray …

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Cyber Essentials: Prevention Over Cure with Chani and Clive 22:32

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Send us a text In this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts from Pragmatic Consultancy is joined by Chani and Clive Simms of MetaDefence Labs, experts in GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and vulnerability management. Together, they discuss the growing cybersecurity threats facing businesses, the importance of preventative measures, and why board-level e…

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Tom Rosenthal, Thanyia Moore, Karine Polwart, Michael Elsener, Niall Moorjani, Couplet 35:50

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Clive Anderson hosts a Loose Ends party with some of the many musicians, comedians, writers and stars of the stage lighting up the Edinburgh Festivals. Tom Rosenthal is a comedian best known as Jonny on Friday Night Dinner, though I suppose you can describe him however you’d like as his new show is Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am. Thanyi…

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Milestones: More Than Just Markers in Time 11:53

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Send us a text In this reflective episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts compares milestones to birthdays, defined as fixed dates that can’t be moved, and moments that invite us to take stock of where we’ve been. Bryony discusses the importance of recognising both personal and professional growth, not just in terms of achievements, but in the exp…

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Mindset, and Maintaining Momentum 11:14

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Send us a text In this Pink Room session, Bryony Roberts from Pragmatic Consultancy reflects on turning 50 and the ripple effects it had on her business routines. After a period of family celebrations, school holidays, and life’s inevitable interruptions, Bryony opens up about the challenge and importance of staying consistent in a small business. …

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Season Review: Reflections on Community, Connection, and Belonging 34:56

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Send us a text In this season finale of Connection from Here, hosts Ashley and Michele Perry take a heartfelt look back at the season, exploring the universal search for community, belonging, and meaning. Through their own reflections and memorable moments from past guest conversations, they unpack the lived experiences, personal stories, and lesso…

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Bertie Carvel; Jo Wood; Lost Chimes; Tori Allen-Martin; Rajiv Karia; RIYA 36:02

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Listen up as Nihal unfolds the Beyoncé/Destiny's Child theme he's spotted in this weeks' Loose Ends. He's humming "Irreplaceable" for the heroine of author Jo Wood’s debut novel - The Resurrection of Flo - who's left her cheating husband Max (“To the left, to the left”). It's "I'm a Survivor" for the actor Bertie Carvel who is playing King Leontes …

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Tiff Stevenson, Sam Palladio, Ella Al-Shamahi, Chris Grace, The Miki Berenyi Trio 35:37

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Clive Anderson is joined in Salford by a Post-Coital (that's the name of her new show) Tiff Stevenson and by Sam Palladio is finally acting in his own accent in 'The Couple Next Door' after playing Texan Gunnar Scott in 'Nashville' for six seasons. Ella Al-Shamahi has been in search of what makes us 'Human' for her new BBC Two series. American acto…

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The Power of Collective Effort: Lessons in Belonging and Activism With Bryony Schwan 39:52

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Send us a text How does true community shape our sense of self, resilience, and purpose in a rapidly changing world? This week on Connection From Here, host Ashley Perry welcomes guest host Rhiana Wiggins and changemaker, Bryony Schwan. Bryony shares her powerful journey from a community-rich childhood in Zimbabwe, through international moves, to s…

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Simon Armitage, Paula Hawkins, Ria Lina, Bill Ryder Jones, Stuart Maconie 34:41

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Loose Ends is the guest of Durham Brass Festival this week, providing flugelhorns, euphoniums and an enthusiastic audience at the newly refurbished 110 year old Redhills Miners Hall, once known as "the Pitman's Parliament". Far from brassed off to be with him is the poet laureate Simon Armitage who finds exactly the right words to describe the magi…

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Every job can be a sustainability job, but you need a champion to keep you on the path... 22:08

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Send us a text In this episode of The Pink Room, host Bryony Roberts welcomes Kruti, Pragmatic Consultancy’s Sustainability Consultant, to share her journey from Mumbai to the UK and from architecture to impact. Kruti reflects on how her childhood, growing up in a multi-generational household where nothing went to waste, gave her an early appreciat…

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Tim Key, Lucy Porter, Leonie Elliott, Shabaz Ali, Billy Nomates, Bruno Berle 37:03

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This week Stuart is joined by comedian and poet Tim Key who takes us to LA Baby in his new book, Lucy Porter who is learning to let go in her new stand up show, and Shabaz Ali: the Tik Tok sensation with his takedowns of the super-rich. Eastenders and Call the Midwife star Leonie Elliott is starring in a new play, Liberation. There's music from Bil…

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Belief Before Action: Belief Isn’t the Reward - It’s the Launch Pad 22:28

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Send us a text We often think belief comes after we succeed, after we’ve proved ourselves, hit the milestone, or won the approval. But what if that’s backwards? In this empowering episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts flips the script on how we see confidence and belief. She shares why believing in yourself is not something you earn at the finis…

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The Power of Being Heard: How Stories Create Safe Spaces for Authentic Connection with Daniel Weinshenker 44:01

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Send us a text What does it mean to truly listen—both to ourselves and to others? This week on Connection From Here, hosts Ashley Perry and Rhianna Wiggins sit down with Daniel Weinshenker, founder of EchoStory and a pioneer in digital storytelling. Together, they explore how sharing and witnessing stories creates authentic connection in a world wh…

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Mel Giedroyc, Debbie Wiseman, Mike Gayle, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson 38:27

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It's mostly lollipops, ribbons and cakes for Clive Anderson this week as he meets Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc, Jane Austen improviser Rachel Parris and Romantic Novelist Mike Gayle (the only man to win the Romantic Writers Association's top award). But not all.... Mel Giedroyc's new podcast - and she emphasises it's a comedy one - is taking over fro…

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Joel Enoch - World Champion Athlete and Award-Winning Coach 46:42

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This is Sport Today and Forever. In this podcast, Ben Heys will be diving into the conversation of how sport and faith connect. In this episode, Ben speaks to Joel Enoch, who is a World Champion athlete and an award-winning coach. Joel shares his journey from watching the Atlanta Olympics on the telly to becoming a World Champion. He opens up about…

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The Confidence Myth: Its okay not to be okay 17:10

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Send us a text We’re told to “just be confident.” But what if confidence isn’t something you start with, it’s something you build? In this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts unpacks the myth that you have to have it all together to take your next step. She shares honest reflections on what it feels like to show up when you're unsure, lead whe…

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Lessons from the Long Game: 30 Years in Energy with Phil Roberts 37:03

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Send us a text In this special guest episode, Bryony sits down with Phil Roberts long term energy consultant, strategic thinker, and partner in both life and business, to reflect on his 30-year journey through the UK energy sector. From early days in engineering to navigating the changing tides of regulation, innovation, and leadership, Phil shares…

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Dawn French, Fern Britton, Edward Rowe, Gwenno 35:56

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This week Loose Ends is coming from the Homecoming festival at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. Clive Anderson is joined by comedian, actor and writer Dawn French, who moved to Cornwall to give her more space to write and Fern Britton, who has written eleven novels set in Cornwall, and has lived here on and off since starting her career in …

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What Nobody Tells You About Compliance (and Why It’s More Human Than You Think) 26:14

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Send us a text Compliance gets a bad rap, stiff, soulless, all about box-ticking. But what if it’s actually about care, protection, and leadership? In this episode, Bryony Roberts, founder of Pragmatic Consultancy, invites you to reframe what compliance really means, she explores the deeply human side of following the rules and why it matters more …

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Why Safe Community Matters: Parenting Diverse Children with Openness and Grace with Anna McArthur 44:13

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Send us a text Are you searching for an authentic community and deeper connection in today’s ever-changing world? This week on Connection From Here, host Ashley Perry sits down with longtime friend, author, and mom of four, Anna MacArthur. Together, they explore what it means to build intentional, supportive communities, both as parents and people …

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Welcome to The Pink Room: Why I’m Here and Why You Might Be Too 30:06

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Send us a text In this intimate opening episode, Bryony Roberts, (me) founder of Pragmatic Consultancy shares the real story behind The Pink Room Podcast. This isn’t just another podcast launch. It’s a conversation from the heart about what it means to step forward, take up space, and trust your own voice even when it feels uncomfortable. From less…

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Jenny Colgan, Douglas Maxwell, Zara Gladman, Michael Mullen, James Yorkston, Rachel Newton 35:57

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It's 20 years since Jenny Colgan became a published author and since then her books have been translated across the globe, from Brazil to Bulgaria. Her latest novel is Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages. Playwright Douglas Maxwell is back at the Tron in Glasgow, a theatre that kickstarted his professional career 25 years ago. His one-man show Man’s Be…

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Ore Oduba, Amy Macdonald, Kim Blythe, Tom Newlands, Rose Room 36:30

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Ore Oduba switched broadcasting for the stage after his 2016 Strictly win. His latest production is the adaptation of Peter James’ Picture You Dead book which is on tour across the country. Tom Newlands' debut novel Only Here, Only set in a fictional Fife town has received many plaudits in the UK and beyond. It's coming out in paperback later in Ju…

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Ethan Chen - Third Space 34:51

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This is Sport Today and Forever. In this podcast, Ben Heys will be diving into the conversation of how sport and faith connect. In this episode, Ben catches up with Ethan Chen, a personal trainer at one of London’s luxury health clubs, Third Space. We discuss what it’s like being in an industry which is focused on image and self improvement. We als…

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Finding Real Community: Healing and Authenticity Beyond Religious Trauma with Reverend Robert Arnáu 47:34

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Send us a text Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of religious trauma and self-harm. One of the most important pillars of a good community is being able to show up as your whole self, being welcomed and accepted as such. But for many of us, it takes time to find this type of community for ourselves, and we go through a lot of heartac…

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Adam Buxton, Tanita Tikaram, Jimi Famurewa, Kiran Landa and Honeyglaze 34:41

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This week Clive Anderson is talking playing with toys, settling scores and saying goodbyes with OG podcaster Adam Buxton. Tanita Tikaram has finally recorded the follow up to her multi-millions selling 1988 album 'Ancient Heart', called 'LIAR' Jimi Famurewa tells us how you go from stuffing mashed potato in your pocket to appearing on Masterchef. K…

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Patrick Grant, Jason Donovan, Sophie McCartney, The Young'Uns, Mychelle, Stuart Maconie 38:55

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Jason Donovan won the hearts of millions alongside Kylie Minogue in the Australian soap Neighbours; then his debut album was the biggest seller of 1989 and he topped the UK singles chart 4 times. In the 1990s he reinvented himself in musical theatre with acclaimed roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert …

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How Storytelling Fosters Authentic Community and Empathy with Mary Hoefler 42:54

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Send us a text True belonging isn’t just about being surrounded by people and fitting the mold– it’s about being seen and valued for who we truly are, imperfections and all. Today’s guest discovered this enlightenment when she embraced her voice, shared her story, and found community along the way. This week on the podcast, Mary Hoefler joins us fo…

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Paloma Faith, Mike Bubbins, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Helen Carr, Euros Childs, Kizzy Crawford 36:17

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Clive Anderson brings us Loose Ends from the Hay Festival. Joining Clive in front of a Hay audience are singer Paloma Faith who last year released her most personal album 'The Glorification of Sadness'. She also published her first book 'MILF' (no, not that one), a rousing call to arms for women to take up space, based on her experiences in the mus…

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Jess Gillam, Stevie Martin, Georgia Ruth, Emma Jane Unsworth, Ben Aitken, Stuart Maconie 35:29

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The comedian and podcaster Stevie Martin is currently battling it out in the latest series of Channel 4’s award winning show Taskmaster - you might have enjoyed her "most snooty possession" which was a portrait of her pet tortoise in military uniform. She'll be here to tell us all about getting "the call" and her favourite games...sorry... tasks. I…

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Finding Belonging Through Chosen Family, Rituals, and Activism with Andrew Boyd 41:31

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Send us a text We talk often on the podcast about how, long ago, community was built based on geography. Now that this is no longer the case, it’s up to us to get creative about how we find – and sometimes build – the communities we are a part of. Renowned author, humorist, and climate activist Andrew Boyd joins the podcast this week to explore how…

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Gruff Rhys, Phina Oruche, Kate Mossman, Divina De Campo, Joe Kent-Walters 38:45

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Joining Stuart Maconie in the Salford studio are the actress Phina Oruche who began her career modelling in America. She's best known for playing Liberty Baker in Footballers Wives. Phina is currently on stage at the Liverpool Everyman in Nathan Powell's new play 'Takeaway', where she stars as Carol, the matriach behind Hyltons Caribbean takeaway. …

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Bryony Smith - Surrey County Cricket Club 36:01

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Hello and welcome to Sport Today and Forever. In this podcast, Ben Heys will be diving into the conversation of how sport and faith connect. In this month’s episode, Ben speaks to professional cricketer, Bryony Smith. Bryony is the first official captain of Surrey’s professional women’s team. Bryony made her first team debut aged 16 and from there …

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Alex Horne and The Horne Section, Susie Dent, Anoushka Shankar, Kate Wiliams, Callum Scott Howells, Clive Anderson 37:14

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Taskmaster star, comic and sitcom actor Alex Horne joins Clive Anderson to talk about season two of his sitcom, to introduce his comedic band The Horne Section and tell us why he's never running out of taskmaster tasks. The lexicographer and broadcaster Susie Dent is now a mystery thriller writer too, she'll be with us to talk about twisty word clu…

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What the Fundamentals of Improv Can Teach Us About Community Building 36:51

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Send us a text When you open your mind up to what it takes to build a community, you start to find lessons everywhere you look. Take improv classes, for example. Improv isn't just about laughs & quick wit; it's a tool for teaching us about connection. When Michele dipped her toes into improv, she didn't expect it to reveal so much about building a …

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Rachel Joyce, Matilda Mann, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Levison Wood, Maya Delilah, Stuart Maconie 36:34

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Rachel Joyce’s debut novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was a bestseller in 30 languages, became a much-loved film with Jim Broadbent and is about to become a stage musical. She's also got a new novel, a sun-soaked family drama called The Homemade God which has already been hailed by one critic as "the perfect holiday read". Levison Wood h…

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Kieran Hodgson, Julie Lin, Lewis Gribben, Selali Fiamanya, Skerryvore, Mike McKenzie 35:16

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Clive Anderson will be joined by comedian and star of Two Doors Down Kieran Hodgson ahead of his upcoming show Voice Of America. Chef Julie Lin's cookery book Sama Sama celebrates all parts of her Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish identity and mixes tradition with innovation. Lewis Gribben stars in the new series of Charlie Brooker's multi award-winn…