Best Centrepoint Podcasts (2025)

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What to do if you want to sell your rental property 11:36

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8d ago11:36

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Selling a rental after section 21 is abolished? This podcast explains the new Ground 1A under the Renters’ Rights Act and why using it incorrectly could cost landlords up to £40,000. Paul Sowerbutts and barrister Sonia Rai unpack the risks, strict notice rules, the 12-month ban on reletting or marketing, and the evidence courts will expect if tenan…

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Pets in rented accommodation 13:28

15d ago13:28

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In this episode, Paul Sowerbutts of Landlord Action and barrister Sonia Rai of Five Paper break down the fast changing rules around pets in rented accommodation, ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force next year. Paul and Sonia dig into the real pitfalls, the surprising grey areas, and the crucial questions every landlord should be askin…

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Rent review clauses and the changes to them from the Renters' Right Act 12:29

20d ago12:29

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On the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, barrister Sonia Rai joins us for an in-depth discussion on rent review clauses.By The LandlordZONE podcast

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Landlord insights: Market outlook and strategic advice 29:09

22d ago29:09

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Join Nigel Lewis from LandlordZONE as he talks with Dan Clinton of The Mortgage Works and Andrew Harvey from Nationwide about the forces shaping today’s Private Rented Sector. In this episode, they break down the latest buy to let trends, upcoming regulatory changes, and how lenders are supporting landlords through an evolving market. Expect clear …

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Breaking the cycle: Preventing youth homelessness through partnership and education with Stephen Elder from Centrepoint 30:50

2M ago30:50

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In recognition of World Homelessness Day (10 October), this special edition episode explores the critical role landlords can play in helping to prevent youth homelessness in the UK. Our host Eddie Hooker sits downs with Stephen Elder, National Prevention Manager at Centrepoint, to dive into Centrepoint's early intervention work and explore how coll…

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EPCs, MEES and the future of renting with Damian Thompson of Nationwide 26:25

6M ago26:25

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In this episode of The LandlordZONE, hosts Nigel Lewis and Eddie Hooker sit down with Damian Thompson, Director of Landlord at Nationwide, to unpack the future of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and what they really mean for landlords. With looming MEES changes, mounting upgrade costs, and a tangle of grants, loans and exemptions, the episod…

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5 top tips for a successful tenancy with resolution expert Suzy Hershman 28:28

9M ago28:28

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In this episode of The LandlordZONE podcast, Nigel Lewis and Paul Shamplina are joined by Suzy Hershman, Resolution Department Lead at mydeposits and Property Redress. We tap into Suzy’s 17 years of experience in complaint handling and negotiation to offer five essential tips every landlord should follow – from setting expectations at move-in to ca…

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Legislation, letting agents and landlords: Insights from industry leader Theresa Wallace 25:37

10M ago25:37

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In this episode of The LandlordZONE podcast, Nigel Lewis and Paul Shamplina are joined by Theresa Wallace, Co-founder and Chair of The Lettings Industry Council and Compliance Director at Savills. With over 30 years’ experience, Theresa is one of the most influential voices in the private rented sector — championing higher standards and driving cha…

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Renting revealed: Unpacking Total Property's 2024 survey 20:06

11M ago20:06

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In this special episode of The LandlordZONE, host Nigel Lewis sits down with Eddie Hooker, CEO of private rented sector experts Total Property, to unpack the results of the 2024 Total Property Survey. With insights from nearly 3,500 landlords, tenants, and agents, this survey reveals the biggest challenges and trends shaping the rental market. From…

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From passion to President: A conversation with Angharad Trueman 31:12

11M ago31:12

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In this episode of The LandlordZONE, Group Lettings Director for Andrews Property Group and President of ARLA Propertymark, Angharad Trueman, joins Nigel Lewis and Eddie Hooker to share her inspiring journey in the world of property. Tune in to find out about Angharad’s work championing the representation of women in property, what it takes to succ…

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What does it take to be a successful landlord in the new regime? 25:09

1y ago25:09

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In this first episode of the LandlordZONE, we talk to lawyer turned self-managing landlord, Suzanne Smith, founder of The Independent Landlord blog and co-host of a weekly podcast called Good Landlording. Hosted by Nigel Lewis, Head of Content at LandlordZONE and Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, this podcast explores what it takes to be …

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Rock The Watchtower - Decult Decompression - Safe space for former cult members 51:20

1y ago51:20

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Decult, a safe space for former cult members, government officials, cult experts, human rights activists, LGBTQ+, mental health care works, skeptics, therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, medical doctors, lawyers, film directors, satire artists, & trafficking advocates. Decult Cult Awareness Conference exposed how religious cults today are a…

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Inside the Mind of a Cult Expert - Decult takeover - Ulrike Schiesser 31:42

1y ago31:42

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In this special episode Scott Homan sits down with Austrian cult expert and professional skeptic Ulrike Schiesser as part of our Decult Takeover series, in support of the upcoming Decult Cult Awareness Conference. Ulrike, a psychologist and psychotherapist working at the Federal Office for Cult Affaires (Bundesstelle für Sektenfragen) in Austria, h…

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Investigative Journalist on Jehovah’s Witness Shunning & Ongoing Abuse 24:10

1y ago24:10

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Anusha Bradley, a renowned investigative journalist at Radio New Zealand, discusses her in-depth reporting on Jehovah’s Witness shunning—a practice that has caused widespread emotional abuse among those who leave the faith or are disfellowshipped, officially kicked out. Anusha Bradley will also be leading a panel at the upcoming Decult Cult Awarene…

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Escaping Utopia - Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust - Decult 34:04

1y ago34:04

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In this special episode of the Decult Takeover Series, I’m joined by Liz Gregory, the founder of the Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust, who plays a crucial role in helping survivors of the notorious Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand. Liz and her work are featured in the new film Escaping Utopia, and in this interview, she delves deep in…

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Cult Chat | Centrepoint Restoration | Decult Cult Awareness Conference 32:40

1y ago32:40

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Join us for an illuminating episode of our Decult Takeover series in support of the Decult Cult Awareness Conference! We’re honored to have Doctor Caroline Ansley, a Christchurch, New Zealand-based medical doctor and co-host of the Cult Chat Podcast, as our special guest. Dr. Ansley is the visionary founder of the Centrepoint Restoration Project an…

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Excommunicated LGBT Exclusive Brethren - Decult Cult Awareness Conference 28:35

1y ago28:35

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In this special episode, I sit down with Craig Hoyle, an LGBT+ author, journalist, and religious refugee from Auckland, who will be speaking at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch. Craig's powerful personal story, as told in his book Excommunicated: A Multigenerational Story of Leaving the Exclusive Brethren, sheds light on the tra…

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Kicked out of religion - social punishment - Decult Cult Awareness 19:59

1y ago19:59

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We’re excited to announce that Lindy Jacomb will be one of the speakers at Decult Cult Awareness Conference 2024! Lindy co-hosts the Cult Chat Podcast and runs the Olive Leaf Network, an organization dedicated to providing aid and advocacy for former members of high-demand religious groups. Lindy herself is a religious refugee, having been kicked o…

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Real Stories: Cassie's Story 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

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In this episode, Tamsin, our stories lead at Centrepoint talks to Cassie about her journey navigating homelessness, mental health challenges and university. Four years after moving on from Centrepoint, Cassie has achieved her dream to qualify as an art teacher and was keen to share her story to support and inspire other young people.…

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Barriers to Employment 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

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In this episode, Josh and Anna talk to resident Addi and former resident Andrew about the challenges of finding and securing employment when you are experiencing homelessness. Addi also discusses his neurodivergence and how that can also pose a challenge to finding and securing long-term employment. What can employers do to make things easier for y…

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Should landlords be worried about the new Labour government? 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

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In this ‘election special’ episode of The Property Cast, we look beyond the initial flurry of activity to the longer-term impact of the new Labour government on landlords, with special guest, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme. Sean takes an active interest in politics in both his professional and personal life, meeting reg…

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Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

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This month, for Refugee Awareness Week Josh and Anna talk to service manager Josh and service user "Adam" about the experiences of young people seeking asylum in the UK and those who support them. Trigger warning: this episode includes descriptions of torture and human trafficking.By Centrepoint

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Movement for Mental Health 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

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In this episode Josh and Anna talk to Centrepoint's Head of Psychologically informed Environments, Helen Miles. Joining them is Georges, a former Centrepoint resident who now manages a martial arts gym. The discussion this month ties in Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus is on the benefits of movement for your mental health. Here are some l…

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Young Voters: Challenging Political Apathy 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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In this month's episode, Josh and Anna talk to three young voters about political apathy amongst young people and the reasons why it is so important for young people to get out to vote and be the change they want to see. Remember you can register to vote even if you don't have a fixed address. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-to-…

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This woman was interrogated by cult leaders 1:25:58

1+ y ago1:25:58

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This woman was interrogated by cult leaders. Female Hollywood writer, actor, director, Bonnie Root, explores the system of manipulation, abuse, and control in the Jehovah Witnesses and the film industry. We dive into her experience with a cult Judicial Committee, sexual interrogations, her award-winning film, "Sissy" about grooming of teens, The Mo…

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Young Parents: How to Find Education, Employment and Training After Facing Homelessness 24:31

2y ago24:31

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It’s no surprise that young parents and particularly young mum’s have to overcome immense barriers to access education, employment and training. A 2017 piece of research by Action for Children found that only one in ten young parents went to university, compared to 45% of young people in general. 39% were only just scraping by financially. Social i…

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Mythbusting on Youth Homelessness 32:08

2y ago32:08

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This episode is hosted by Josh Ennis, a former Centrepoint service user and now an apprentice in the Fundraising Team. His co host is Anna Wooding, our Campaigns Officer. This discussion centres around the myths and stereotypes that frame the narrative around youth homelessness. Two of our lived experience ambassadors: Toni-Ann and Aminah, set the …

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Asheville AVL Film director - Audio Engineer at AuxBus - Libsyn 58:00

2y ago58:00

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Ryan DuVal, software engineer and old friend from Colorado, was the only person I asked to help produce Witness Underground. He flew up from Asheville North Carolina as our producer in Minneapolis and was the guiding light for multiple editing revisions. He brought a fresh perspective to the project that became essential in telling this deep nuance…

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Devil Drinks Mocha - Story Editor and Novelist 1:19:31

2y ago1:19:31

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MXHELuzxVbY Siân Walmsley Krubeck did the heavy lifting of story editing and color for our feature documentary Witness Underground. In this episode we dive into the process, challenges, clashes, pressures, frustrations, and successes of working together in our first discussion after creating the film.…

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Former Bethel Elder Became a Blues Rocker 2:02:06

2y ago2:02:06

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/i8zV6W-lKiE Subscribe if you like this content. Former Elder in Jehovah's Witnesses, Gary Alt, was even a long-time "Bethelite," a worker at their world headquarters called Watchtower (a book publishing company masquerading as a religion). One of his contributions while there was cultural. He …

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Cult Writer Goes Wild With Outlaw Films 1:39:26

2y ago1:39:26

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kyhAPbxw9Rs Subscribe there if you like this content. Our Co-Producer, Anthony Mathenia, meets up with Scott Homan and Ryan Sutter in an engaging conversation highlighting his film work with Outlaw films, and the four books he wrote. From Outlaw Films Free to watch with ads on Tubi: Dope Men: America'…

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Unpacking the year’s top property stories 2023 29:00

2y ago29:00

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In our final episode of 2023, we unpack the year’s top property stories. Our special guest, award-winning property journalist Nigel Lewis, has for the past three years been providing hot off the press property news and insights for the rental sector as LandlordZONE’s Head of Content. A ‘perfect storm’ of factors led to 2023 being the year we reache…

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Hypnotherapy - Jonam Ross - Kickstarter Special 53:36

2y ago53:36

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Watch this special episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cYA8AmHud-4 Rewrite your subconscious with Jonam's self-authorship hypnotherapy program! We jump into how it works and the process you'll experience when you start. Courteously made available to backers, Jonam Ross's course can help with recovery from trauma and much more. You will lea…

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Rough Sleeping is not a lifestyle choice 36:47

2y ago36:47

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This episode is hosted by Josh who was supported by Centrepoint when he experienced homelessness five years ago. He currently works for the fundraising team. He is joined by Taylor from our Rough Sleepers Team in Manchester as well as Joe and Danny, both ex rough sleepers. Together, they discuss the realities of homelessness, challenge the misconce…

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Scott Ariza | Photographer at Sharko Studios | Filmocracy 1:07:02

2y ago1:07:02

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Youtube Version of this episode: https://youtube.com/live/4zuAoAVoX2E Scott Ariza, Hyouhen in the gaming world, joined Witness Underground for our film release launch on Kickstarter. Scott and I are both connected to great people in the film world in Los Angeles through Filmocracy Film Festival. That group has become a really important community an…

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VFX Artist Klaas De Loose - Monster Match Studios (Belgium) Film Release Special 1:10:24

2y ago1:10:24

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Youtube Version of this episode: https://youtube.com/live/9_cib9UF8C8 Klaas De Loose with Monster Match Studios joined Witness Underground to bring it to the professional level that you see today. Let’s dive into his music and illustrations! Check out his work at https://mnstrmtch.com From Klaas: "As a Jehovah's Witness, I used to be a people pleas…

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Rising From The Ashes of the Jehovah's Witnesses - Denise Wise - Kickstarter Special 45:16

2y ago45:16

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ZkyWnvYqe7w Denise Braitsch wrote Rising From the Ashes of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Available now https://a.co/d/0tgc9e7 Listen to her music, subscribe to her newsletter for The Past Life Detective, and more here: https://linktr.ee/isisiallthings Witness Underground is the only film to humaniz…

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Give/Take Life - Ghost Army's Augustus Watkins - Film Release Special 1:01:18

2y ago1:01:18

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Watch on YouTube now: https://youtube.com/live/Zpl13FTgfWo We're joined in this special episode by Augustus Watkins, drummer in the band Ghost Army, featured in Witness Underground the documentary and Motion Picture Soundtrack. Augustus is prolific in his creation of music and next level in promotion. Dive into his work here: Get Ghost Army's Album…

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Apostasy Trilogy - Micah Allen Losh - Kickstarter Special 1:01:42

2y ago1:01:42

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Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://youtube.com/live/76y2DjgtKbQ Get Micah Allen Losh's Apostasy Trilogy as physical copies. Info: https://www.micahallenlosh.com/theapostasytrilogy Store - Special Discount on the Apostate Trilogy: https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorder The Apostasy Trilogy is the most int…

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Drummer for Puff Puff - Danielle Martain - Kickstarter Special 1:30:53

2y ago1:30:53

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Watch on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/c9Q5U4afGxE Danielle Martain is connected to every person featured in the Witness Underground documentary. Check out her podcast, Failure to Thriving! instagram.com/failuretothriving Listen to their albums: https://puffpuff.bandcamp.com/album/echo Witness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & su…

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Criminal Lawyer Matthew Smiley Kickstarter Special 1:18:08

2y ago1:18:08

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http://www.WitnessUnderground.com We've launched the Kickstarter campaign of our dreams! Support the film and the community. 32 donated albums, 9 E-Books, HD Documentary with Extras, Soundtrack, and more. Everything we could think of! Matthew Smiley, a long-time supporter on Patreon, pledged to become an Associate Producer, to support Witness Under…

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Elle Reno Life-Coach - New Associate Producer - Kickstarter Special 58:46

2y ago58:46

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WitnessUnderground.com We've launched the Kickstarter campaign of our dreams! Support the film and the community. 32 donated albums, 9 E-Books, HD Documentary with Extras, Soundtrack and more. Everything we could think of! Elle Reno Pledged to become an Associate Producer to support Witness Underground getting onto streaming platforms in our genera…

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The Bloody Tuesdays in our Motion Picture Soundtrack 59:24

2y ago59:24

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7TILtTd4lIY The Bloody Tuesdays, David Quesada, has been an excellent collaborative partner since the day we met. After we met and recorded our episodes together, I had another opportunity to edit our feature documentary, Witness Underground, which we discussed in this episode, and I cut into the intr…

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Blue Skys 3-Album Exit Trilogy - Valentine Riedman - Witness Underground Podcast #27 1:42:22

2+ y ago1:42:22

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🎵 Join us in this impactful interview highlighting Valentine's three-album set: Go Die, Your Old Bones, and I Am Tyrant. These albums intricately weave together his escape from a repressive faith group and his triumphant emergence into newfound liberation. Our conversation is soundtracked by all three albums and all of his b-sides and singles! 🎵 🔔 …

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Out and Proud: Challenges Around Queer Identity 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

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This month our LGBTQ+ inclusion Co-Chair and Media Officer, Megan Evans, hosts the podcast and talks to Maya Joseph-Chavez from Stonewall Housing who also runs https://qpocproject.co.uk/, an organisation for made of and for queer people of colour. We also have two former Centrepoint residents Hannah* and Mia*, a couple who met whilst living in a Ce…

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Renters (Reform) Bill: How will the changes to evictions affect landlords? 30:12

2+ y ago30:12

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In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, to discuss how the proposed changes to evictions will affect landlords. How will scrapping Section 21 really impact tenancies and, given the delay in implementing the changes proposed under the Renters (Reform) Bill, w…

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Religion Rehab Hypnotherapy | Secret Musical SubCULTure - Witness Underground Podcast #26 (S02E06) 1:28:36

2+ y ago1:28:36

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Join Jonam Ross, a renowned hypnotherapist and host of the Religion Rehab podcast, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Scott Homan, the documentary director behind Witness Underground. Both Scott and Jonam share their personal experiences as ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, shedding light on the dystopian reality of the cult and their jou…

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Music Heals Trauma - Panel Q&A - Witness Underground Podcast #25 (S02E05) 49:44

2+ y ago49:44

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Links discussed and posted in the discussion: The Witness Underground Documentary Project: https://WitnessUnderground.com Watch & Support these ExJW artists: https://Patreon.com/WitnessUnderground Listen to the music: http://WitnessUnderground.com/Art http://Vaureenband.com We're back again with another excellent Q&A featuring the artists highlight…

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Creatively Healing from a Cult - Witness Underground Podcast #24 (S02E04) 1:14:10

2+ y ago1:14:10

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After watching the thought-provoking documentary "Witness Underground," Three artists: an actor, a writer, and a musician, engage in a profound conversation about their personal experiences with shunning and how they navigate through it. Join us as we explore the transformative power of art, music, therapy, movement, and meditation in coping while …

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The Renters (Reform) Bill – what do the experts think? 25:56

2+ y ago25:56

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In this bonus episode of The Property Cast, Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme and Kate Faulkner OBE, one of the UK's leading property experts, explore their thoughts on the much anticipated Renters (Reform) Bill. Is it the game changer it is being billed as, and how will it make a difference to redressing the balance betwe…