Best Darren Wright Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 335 - The Doctor Is In Series - Is That Person Really a Psychopath? 37:45

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today's episode, Chris and Dr. Abbie explore psychopathy, focusing on its clinical definition and common misconceptions. They discuss how the term is often misapplied to various behaviors, stressing …

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Has Gaming Taken Over? The Late Show With Toby Doncaster 1:00:02

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In tonight's episode, Darius Lee, a primary school teacher and avid video-gamer, and I, discuss the appeal of video games. Why are they so addictive? Do young gamers do well at their studies? The answers will surprise you.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Children ‘to lose right to Send support’ except in severe cases: Points of View 47:24

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The Times report that parents whose children have moderate mental health and developmental needs are set to be stripped of their legal right to certain supports under plans being considered by ministers. Legal documents that guarantee extra support for children with special needs are to be restricted to those with the most severe and complex requir…

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It's Like We Were Never Away: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:26

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In the first Saturday Breakfast of 2026, Darren talks about the resorative impact of holidays and how frighteningly quickly the positive benefits can disappear.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 337: Best of with Brad Leighninger, Darren Warth 46:40

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While we're on a holiday break before starting Season 8 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, it's a special edition with two of our most-listened-to guests from 2025. First up is Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted with a recap of his runner-up finish on the Food Network show BBQ Brawl. The July conversation also touches on Brad's in-progress run to an…

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574: Paul Bettany & Will Sharpe On The Music Of Amadeus 28:42

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Our last guests on Soundtracking are Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany, who join us to discuss Amadeus. Available to watch on Sky and Now TV, it’s a reworking of Peter Shaffer’s classic play, in which the precocious composer arrives in Vienna and soon makes an enemy of court composer Salieri.By Edith Bowman

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573: Joachim Trier & Stellan Skarsgård On The Music Of Sentimental Value [Everyman Soundtracking Film Club Live] 36:27

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As promised, we have a second episode of Soundtracking for you this Boxing Day, as Joachim Trier and Stellan Skarsgard join us to discuss Sentimental Value, which is on general release in the UK as of now. Addressing themes of intergenerational trauma, nepotism and suicide, Sentimental Value follows a fractured relationship between an acclaimed dir…

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572: Josh Safdie On The Music Of Marty Supreme 43:13

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It’s a Boxing Day bonus, as we bring you not one but two episodes of Soundtracking in the spirit of festive cheer. First up is Josh Safdie, co-writer, producer and director of Marty Supreme, the film which has been wowing critics across the globe with five star review after five star review. Then, after you've polished off your Christmas Day leftov…

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571: Warren Ellis On The Music Of The Death Of Bunny Munro (And His Dogs!) 51:15

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Our latest episode of Soundtracking sees a welcome return to the podcast for the legend that is Warren Ellis, who joins us to discuss his score for The Death Of Bunny Munro, which he composed with Nick Cave. Based on Nick's novel, The Death Of Bunny Munro stars Matt Smith as a salesman who takes his son on a road trip around Sussex after his wife's…

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Ep. 334 - The 4th Monday Series - Travel Hacks and Tips with Christie Hudson 31:06

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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today, Chris and Mike are joined by Christie Hudson, a resident trave…

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The Mossbourne Safeguarding Review: TTR Special 56:59

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Tom Rogers is joined by Jim Gamble to discuss the recently published and much talked about Mossbourne Safeguarding Review. He chaired the Case Review Panel, established by the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership (CHSCP), to provide oversight and scrutiny of the review.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Play and developmentally appropriate practice: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood 1:18:57

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Highly experienced and award winning advisor Ruth Swailes joins Tony to chat about the misconceptions in early years education, specifically around play and developmentally appropriate practice. With her vast experience of primary education, you can expect this to be an interesting and illuminating conversation.…

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Next in Line - Nurturing Tomorrows Leaders: The Twilight Show with Louise Marie 1:04:01

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Louise Marie chats to Ben Hobbis about developing future leaders.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Equity and Fairness in Assessment: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:18:42

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In the last Saturday Breakfast Show of 2025, Darren talks about how we make sure our assessments are both equitable and fair.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Holding the line - Teaching through Term 2: The Late Show with Sarah Wilkinson Crute 1:00:41

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No new year energy, no summer finish line — just Term 2. Tune in for an hour of reflection, perspective, and gentle humour about teaching when consistency matters more than caffeine (almost).By Teachers Talk Radio

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570: Nia DaCosta On The Music Of Hedda 44:09

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Nia DaCosta, who joins us to discuss her film Hedda, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime as well as other home entertainment platforms. Based on the Henrik Ibsen play, Hedda stars former Soundtracking guests Tessa Thompson and Tom Bateman among a fine cast, and centres around a lavish party in which personal …

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Is this the end of the MAT era? The rise of Local Area School Partnerships. 1:10:53

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Carl chats to former General secretary of ASCL, Brian Lightman about the emergence of a new form of school partnerships known as local area based school partnerships and asks the question whether they might be an alternative to MATs for schools moving forward.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The Neurotypical Teacher: The Saturday Twilight Show with Michael Wright and Jen Hurst 1:03:59

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Jen Hurst interviews Michael Wright on how his neurodiversity has had an impact on his teaching, students as well as insight into how being neurodivergent is both his superpower and kryptonite!By Teachers Talk Radio

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The Power of Wonder in literacy classrooms: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary 1:01:25

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In this show, host Famida Choudhary is joined by educational leader Surji Aboubakker to explore The Power of Wonder in literacy classrooms. Together, they discuss how to embed joy, curiosity, and connection in reading and writing, moving beyond worksheets to create meaningful, story-rich experiences. Tune in for insights on leadership, phonics, and…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 336: Janice Smella; Carl Davis 1:04:48

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We wrap up Season 7 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with champion guests from from far north and south of the competition spectrum. First up at the 8:30 mark on Episode 336 of the show is Janice Smella, head cook of SmellaQue out of Calgary, Alberta. Smellaque recently was crowned Team of the Year in the Canadian BBQ Society for the fifth time. Ja…

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Safeguarding review finds 'climate of fear' among pupils: Points of View 1:02:02

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Staff at a London academy instilled a “climate of fear” among pupils, with a drive for academic success likely to have harmed vulnerable children including those with special needs, according to a damning independent investigation. The report by Sir Alan Wood found that staff at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) routinely used measures “desig…

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Culture in the Classroom: The Sunday Social with Martin Sketchley 1:02:00

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In this week's show, we invite Rolade Berthier to chat about culture in the classroom.By Teachers Talk Radio

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569: Kathryn Bigelow, Rebecca Ferguson, Volker Bertelmann, Noah Oppenheim & Greg Shapiro On A House Of Dynamite [CONTAINS SPOILERS] 34:56

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We're very excited to be bringing you this latest episode, recorded in front of an audience as part of our Everyman Soundtracking film club. Edith was joined on stage by Kathryn Bigelow, Noah Oppenheim, Greg Shapiro, Rebecca Ferguson and Volker Bertelmann after a screening of Kathryn's Netflix film, A House Of Dynamite. Told non-chronologically and…

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Ep. 333 - Security Awareness Series - DISC and Pivoting with Shelby Dacko 32:25

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Shelby Dacko. Chris and Shelby delve into the intricacies of social engineering, focusing on the challenges of pivoting during on-site security assessments. Their discussion highlights the importance of adaptability and teamwork in overcoming unexpected obstacle…

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Celebrating Difference: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:31:26

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Darren thinks about how we can make sure all children feel included when schools celebrate cultural and religious festivals.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Are We There Yet?: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams 1:26:48

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We talk in depth about what stress looks like this close to the end of term.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Jaimie Alexander 1:23:18

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Jaimie Alexander (Thor, Blindspot) returns to the podcast to talk about how she handles negative overthinking by actively seeking and seeing moments of joy in life. Jaimie also recently started a Substack where she openly chronicles her incredible recovery from health issues and numerous stunt-related injuries (you can link to it through her Instag…

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568: Alex Russell & Archie Madekwe On The Music Of Lurker 17:30

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Alex Russell and Archie Madekwe, who join us to discuss Alex's debut feature, Lurker. Archie stars as Oliver, a rising pop musician who is befriended by a fan who infiltrates Oliver's inner circle, becoming an evermore disturbing presence.By Edith Bowman

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Live Marking Unleashed! Feedback that works: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 59:17

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Join Chris as he explores how live marking can transform feedback in the classroom. He breaks down simple, effective strategies that reduce workload and boost student progress, offering practical insights for any teacher looking to make feedback truly workBy Teachers Talk Radio

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Helping Early Career Teachers Thrive: The Late Show with Ben White 59:03

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Robbie Coleman has an unusually clear window into the minds of early career teachers — not by guessing, but by analysing how thousands of them respond to real-world school scenarios. In this month’s show, we dive into what those responses reveal: what schools can do to help early career teachers flourish, and what early career teachers themselves c…

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Mind the Gap - Assessment, Development and Representation: The Late Show with Tim Smale 56:43

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Tim will meet with his guest Samina Jardaneh to discuss some of the challenges facing teachers and young people in education. From the pressure placed on both teachers and students with the volume of assessment, through to the varied quality of Professional Development Tim and Samina will explore some of the major gaps seen in education. To add to …

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Future-ready curriculum: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar 1:01:40

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With her two guests, Eva Halasz and Richard Ahenkorah, Timea discusses the importance and know-how of embedding employability skills in the curriculum and bringing industry practice into the classroom.By Teachers Talk Radio

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AI in the D&T Classroom: The Twilight Show with Matt Wemyss 1:01:19

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In this show, Matthew Wemyss talks to Aaron Patching about using AI in the D&T classroom. We’ll talk tools, tips and a few takeaways you can try straight away. It will be real and practical!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 335: Dan Wright of Take It Easy BBQ 52:30

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Not to toot our own horn, but the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast has a pretty good track record when spotting upcoming talent in our "Under the Radar" segment. This week's featured guest, Dan Wright of Take it Easy BBQ, is the latest example. Since appearing on the show in March, Dan posted his first two KCBS Grand Championships, 11 top 10 overall finis…

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Wellbeing at Christmas: The Late Late Show with Lee Pace 1:00:35

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Join Lee Pace and his special guest, David Anderson as they talk about teachers' wellbeing. Lee will consider how schools can support the wellbeing of their staff and David will offer his endless wisdom. David is a true wellbeing champion.By Teachers Talk Radio

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567: Kate Winslet, Joe Anders, Ben Harlan & James Taylor On The Music Of Goodbye June 29:54

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Our latest episode of Soundtracking involves a lovely conversation between Kate Winslet, her son Joe Anders, composer Ben Harlan and music supervisor James Taylor, who join us to discuss Kate's directorial debut Goodbye June, which Joe wrote. Goodbye June tells the story of a family who gather around their dying mother at Christmas, confronting the…

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Does your feedback feed up and feed foward? The Morning Break with Khanh Duc Kuttig 1:06:27

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Khanh Duc Kuttig and Zarina Zakhanova explore the challenges of effective feedback. Listen in for ideas on how to give better feedback to ensure that your feedback feeds up and feeds forward!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Ep. 332 - Human Element Series - Health, Fitness and Mindset with Toby Wright 34:52

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Today we are joined by Toby Wright. Toby is an online coach and personal trainer with a passion for mental health. Toby believes true wellness begins from the inside out. Blending evidence-based training with a focus on mental health and mindset. [Dec 8, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:26 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 00:51 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - …

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Where's the Joy in FE?: The Late Show with Toby Doncaster 1:01:53

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On tonight's show, I chat with Dr. Lou Mycroft about finding joy in the FE sector: the microjoys, finding joy in teaching and collaborating with learners, teachers and the wider community.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Reading for Pleasure: The Late Show with Huma Mirza 1:07:57

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A conversation with Jon Biddle about the challenges facing reading for pleasure today, and his vision for how reading time should look in primary schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Behaviour, workload, mental health - What is the future of education?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood 42:14

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Regular guest and experienced MFL teacher Yannick joins Tony to talk about the big issues affecting teachers. The same pressures have been around for some time, but is it really getting better?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Reading Aloud - For Good or For Bad?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:42

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Darren looks at two pieces of research in the Read Aloud debate - one looking at the pros and one looking at the cons, before changing his mind regarding how he feels about the practice.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Two Weeks Until Hols: The Twilight Show with Phin 42:35

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We get really into how transactional analysis can be used to help teachers. And of course the regular features!By Teachers Talk Radio

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566: George Clooney, Adam Sandler & Noah Baumbach On The Music Of Jay Kelly 45:47

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We have yet another bonus episode of Soundtracking for you, celebrating the release of Noah Baumbach's comedy, Jay Kelly. First up is Noah himself, then leading men George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Jay Kelly tells the story of the titular movie star and his devoted manager, Ron (played by George and Adam), who embark on an unexpectedly profound jou…

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Teaching Fads - Like Fashion, They’ll Always Come Back!: The Morning Break with Liz Webb and Kate Tully 1:02:05

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Admit it: you’ve got sheets tucked away in your cupboard that you’re scared to throw away, just in case they become useful again. The cycles of teaching are inevitable. Sometimes there’s just a quick rebrand and we’re back where we were ten years ago. Join the discussion with Liz and Kate as they reminisce about education's fashions and fads.…

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Leading KS5 - I See Sixth Form Sense: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering 1:06:18

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Louise Marie speaks to Paul Gannaway about how to lead a successful sixth form whilst in a full time SLT role.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Direct Instruction - What happens when structure meets curiosity: The Late Show with Tim Smale 1:04:06

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Join Tim as he discusses Direct Instruction with guest Adam Seymour. In this show Tim will explore the place and importance of Direct Instruction and how it`s principles can be applied in the classroom. Tim and Adam will then begin to wrap up with the show with insight into where educational research and literature can be found to further support t…

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565: Carmen Emmi, Russell Tovey & Tom Blyth On Plainclothes 27:05

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Every now and again on Soundtracking, we share an interview which doesn't refer to music at all - and that's the case with this bonus episode with Carmen Emmi, Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth. But they joined Edith to discuss such a beautiful film about such an important story that we wanted to bring it to you on the podcast anyway, as well as our yout…

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Storytelling in the Classroom: The Sunday Social with Martin Sketchley 1:17:23

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In this week's show, we invite Claudia Tumba to chat with Martin Sketchley about storytelling in the language classroom.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Budget 2025, Strikes in 2026?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:07:57

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget sparks warnings about a real-terms drop in school funding but includes spending on school libraries and books. So, what do teachers think? What are the implications for the sector? How will it impact teachers in their pockets? Tom Rogers discusses with Joel Kenyon.By Teachers Talk Radio