Best Disillusioned Podcasts (2025)

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Tami - The death of Israel's environmental movement 1:52:57

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Tami is an urban ecological artist and a witch, a fierce challenger of patriarchy and its entanglement with Zionism. Through her daily work in the ecological household, she nurtures both the earth and the human spirit. She is the founder of City Tree, a pioneering space in the heart of Tel Aviv that served as an urban-ecological hub and a radical f…

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Hope For The Disillusioned 32:37

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Listen to this week's sermon with Pastor Sharon Miller as she introduces the first theme of Advent: Hope.

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Piano Teachers! Here's Why You Feel Insecure Disillusioned and Crabby 14:54

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Feeling insecure, crabby, or a bit disillusioned with your piano teaching lately? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why these feelings show up, why common “fixes” like scrolling social media, watching YouTube, or even taking a break often don’t fully help, and what actually makes a difference: connecting with other teachers—especially i…

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The Defectors Part 2: A Festive Series - Shaun Woodward (Tories to Labour) 32:07

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Shaun Woodward was one of the masterminds behind the Conservatives 1992 election victory and subsequently he became a Tory MP. Soon after Labour’s 1997 landslide he changed sides, and ultimately became a Labour cabinet minister. • The first show of 2026 is in the main concert hall at Kings Place on the 11th of February. Tickets are available here. …

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Look At What The Lord Has Done - 28 December 2025 40:33

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The Defectors Part 1: A Festive Series - Reg Prentice (Labour to Tories) 36:57

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Reg Prentice was a Labour cabinet minister after the 1974 elections, but was threatened with deselection by his local Labour party for being on the right. There were rowdy meetings as Prentice’s cabinet allies spoke in his defence and by the time of the 1979 election Prentice had defected to Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative party. • The first show …

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Love In The Mess 26:27

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Listen to this week's sermon with pastor Sharon Miller as she engages the fourth theme of Advent: Love.

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What have we learnt at the end of 2025? 51:03

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We know more than we think we know … Sometimes what is in front of our eyes is more interesting than speculating about a hazy future. Here is what we know now about Keir Starmer’s fragility and the even more precarious international crisis. • Tickets for my next live show on the 11th of February are available now! Get them here. • My biography of T…

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Hope Is The Rope - Chris Aiton - 21 December 2025 53:24

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Why does a 'narrative' matter so much? 55:37

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Keir Starmer has endured a rough opening 18 months, but so did Tony Blair in quite similar ways. So why was Blair miles ahead in the polls in his early phase in power? And why is Starmer breaking all records for low ratings? The first show of 2026 is in the main concert hall at Kings Place on the 11th of February. Tickets are the perfect Christmas …

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Ep. 38 - MS Pick Up Lines - Ew 19:04

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What happens when an 8th grader brings a handwritten list of pickup lines to school… and a teacher confiscates it? Scara and Sly read through a real list of middle school pickup lines that absolutely should not exist in the wild. They are awkward. They are hilarious. They are mildly horrifying. And yes, they were actually passed around by an 8th gr…

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Got Questions? We’re Asking a Principal and Superintendent 1:23

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Teachers, parents, and school staff. This one’s for you. In an upcoming episode of Bad Teacher Tales, I’ll be sitting down with a former principal and an area superintendent, and I want your questions leading the conversation. What have you always wanted to ask administration but never felt safe asking? What policies don’t make sense from the class…

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Isaiah, Week 2: In Response We Must Come 23:24

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Thank you for listening. To learn more about our church, visit us online at www.southsidesbc.org. To make yourself known, fill out a connect card by texting the word "CONNECT" to our church's phone number, 574-475-7291. Support the showBy South Side Baptist Church

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Isaiah: Prophecies of the Coming Messiah: As A Child He Must Come 45:58

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Thank you for listening. To learn more about our church, visit us online at www.southsidesbc.org. To make yourself known, fill out a connect card by texting the word "CONNECT" to our church's phone number, 574-475-7291 This new Christmas series dives into the many fascinating prophecies foretelling the coming of Jesus found in the book of Isaiah. S…

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Joy Over Suffering 32:22

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Listen to this week's sermon with guest speaker Chad Wenger as he engages the third theme of Advent: Joy.

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Ep. 37 - What DO Librarians do all day?! 24:51

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People think librarians sit quietly and read all day. Jess is here to gently… and accurately… destroy that myth. From managing chaos to supporting students in ways no one sees, this clip breaks down what librarians actually do during a school day. Spoiler: it’s not silent, slow, or simple. If you’ve ever underestimated a school librarian, or if you…

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Rock & Roll Politics Live - How fragile is Keir Starmer? 1:33:41

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Here’s the last live show of the year, recorded in the main concert hall at Kings Place. There’s a dramatic answer to the question, will Keir Starmer be prime minister this time next year? Plus, making sense of Nigel Farage, Zack Polanski, Jeremy Corbyn and much more… Dream Christmas presents... • Tickets for my next live show on the 11th of Februa…

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Q&A With Mark & Jemima Varughese - 14 December 2025 53:17

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The Multipolar World is Here: Why Europe’s Getting Sidelined | Arnaud Bertrand on China’s Gravity 1:00:29

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In a rapidly shifting global landscape, the unipolar era dominated by the West is crumbling, giving way to a multipolar world where China's economic and technological "gravity" pulls nations—especially in the Global South—into its orbit. But where does this leave Europe, trapped in outdated alliances and self-sabotaging policies? Join us as we dive…

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What next as Trump turns away from Europe? 40:01

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Trump’s National Security Strategy is scathing about Europe, and in interviews he intensified his attack on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Where does this leave Britain’s place in the world? Out of the EU and no longer able to claim there’s a reliable ally in the White House, even if that claim was always partly delusional... Plus, what chance of…

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Peace in an Age of Anxiety 26:33

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Listen to this week's sermon with Pastor Alex Regalado as he engages the second theme of Advent: Peace.

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BONUS - Field Trip to Antarctica! 10:31

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Bad Teacher Tales where things get a little… chillier than usual. 🧊 Today, I’m putting my son in the hot seat — or frozen tent — and asking him questions about one very serious topic: if he could plan a field trip, what would it be? He chose Antarctica. 🧊❄️ I asked him to explain how they’d get there and his an…

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Brexit- is this the beginning of the end? 44:43

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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have started to become more critical of the ‘Brexit Deal’. David Lammy highlights the benefits of a customs union. The Brexit minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds, is promoted. But does this mean a cautious government is moving towards the customs union, and when would it make such a move? Looking for the ideal Christmas pre…

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Why I Almost Quit Teaching Music (But Didn’t) 15:35

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Ever wondered if teaching piano could truly be a creative career? In this episode, I share my story of nearly quitting teaching—why I thought it wasn’t creative enough, how a pivot in mindset and exposure to new teaching ideas changed everything, and why creativity is at the heart of great teaching. Whether you’ve considered leaving music teaching …

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The Discipline of Gratitude - Mark Varughese - 07 December 2025 49:55

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Why are newspapers still powerful? 44:07

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Few buy newspapers and not many read them. So why do they shape the political agenda, not least in determining how the current government is perceived? Rock & Roll Politics -The Xmas Special is live at Kings Place on Dec 8th.. Get your tickets for Kings Place or the live-stream of the event here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts…

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Ep 30: China's Palestine Abstention and the Baizuo Backlash w/ Ezra 1:35:53

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In this episode, Ezra and I dive into the debates surrounding UN Resolution 2803 and the intense online reaction that followed China's abstention. We explore why so many Western leftists (baizuo) default to a universalist worldview that ends up upholding the existing world order in practice, especially when they assume their values should apply uni…

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Ep. 36 - Lockdown Drill Disaster 29:35

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In this episode of Bad Teacher Tales, Scara shares a teacher's experience with a lockdown “drill” that wasn’t. Teachers and students panicked, and the chaos was 100% real — even if the danger wasn’t. Scara breaks down the fallout, the frantic texts, and the moments that made everyone question the outcome. ✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales The storytel…

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Could The Conservatives Recover? 40:31

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The fickle media and Conservative MPs are hailing Kemi Badenoch’s recent performances, making her more secure in her role as leader. The Tories are still dominant in the media, so could they - not Reform - emerge as the main alternative at the next election? Plus the furore over Rachel Reeves and the OBR, and why is it shocking for a Labour governm…

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The Father's Heart - Mervin Jayaseela - 30 November 2025 43:49

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Ep. 35 - Is it Burnout or Disillusion? - BONUS 6:48

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Are teacher's leaving due to burnout or disillusionment? We are now on YouTube!!! CLICK HERE to watch! IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own story to be featured use this link: BTT Submissions Email us: [email protected] Follow us! @BadTeacherTales (TikTok) @BadTeacherTales (Instagram) Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook) To support financia…

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Has Rachel Reeves calmed the mood of restive Labour MPs… and disillusioned voters? 35:45

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After a thousand leaks, speeches and u-turns, Rachel Reeves has delivered her budget. As predicted there were a range of tax rises and some significant spending increases, not least on welfare. For all the feverish coverage, how much does the budget really change? Rock & Roll Politics - The Christmas Special is live at Kings Place on the 8th of Dec…

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How to Equip Your Mind with Truth 28:24

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In this final week of our Scripture Practice series, Pastor Sharon Miller unpacks the often-overlooked discipline of memorization. Discover how Scripture becomes both wisdom for daily decisions and a weapon for spiritual battle, and learn practical ways to move God's Word from short-term memory into long-term transformation. This message will help …

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Ep 29: How China Lost Mongolia - Does Taipei Still Claim It? 43:49

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Help Guangfu Recover: The town was devastated, and families need support. Please donate or share the GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-guangfu-township-after-typhoon-ragasa In this episode of Strait Talk, we examine the "ROC" territorial map—a symbol that frequently surfaces in online debates about Taiwan. Both pro- and anti-Ch…

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Rachel Reeves - and consequences 50:05

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In spite of the bleak financial inheritance, Rachel Reeves should have some space with a landslide Commons for radical reforms in her budget. Did she partly choose to be trapped, without thinking through the consequences? Plus brilliant questions on how Britain is governed in relation to Covid Inquiry and Shabana Mahmood’s plans for asylum seekers.…

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Jeremiah, Week 24: Ever Wanted To Quit? 52:26

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Thank you for listening. To learn more about our church, visit us online at www.southsidesbc.org. To make yourself known, fill out a connect card by texting the word "CONNECT" to our church's phone number, 574-475-7291. Support the showBy South Side Baptist Church

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Are potential piano parents getting flakier? 17:28

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🎹 “Are Parents Getting Flakier? Or Is It Everyone?” Have you noticed parents ghosting emails, skipping details, or backing out at the last minute? You’re not alone. In this honest conversation, we’ll unpack what’s really going on with parent communication, why it feels like flakiness is on the rise, and how we as teachers can adapt with more clarit…

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The Gift of Being Disillusioned - David Storer - 23 November 2025 37:42

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Nick Thomas-Symonds on Labour prime ministers, leadership threats and Europe 40:36

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The Cabinet Office Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds, has written several political biographies. The most recent was on Harold Wilson. What are the differences between being in power now compared with previous Labour governments? How did Wilson deal with leadership threats of the type Keir Starmer faces now? He’s also responsible for the Brexit ’reset’…

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Ep. 34: Overworked and Underpaid! NOW ON YOUTUBE! 25:03

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What must you do to be paid your worth? We are now on YouTube!!! CLICK HERE to watch! IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own story to be featured use this link: BTT Submissions Email us: [email protected] Follow us! @BadTeacherTales (TikTok) @BadTeacherTales (Instagram) Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook) To support financially, visit our Pa…

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Rediscovering the Beauty of God's Word 33:24

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Pastor Alex Regalado teaches on what it truly means to "study" Scripture—moving beyond pressure, misconceptions, and performance to rediscover the beauty of God's unfolding story. This message encourages us to approach the Bible with freedom and delight, learning to hear God's voice in a way that is both accessible and transformative.…

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Will Mahmood’s asylum policies stop the boats… and the rise of Reform? 50:40

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Within weeks of becoming Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood has announced a set of wide-ranging policies aimed at deterring illegal asylum seekers. Will they work practically and politically? Plus, has Rachel Reeves got a coherent vision for the economy? How to define the soft left? And are there too many political journalists? Rock & Roll Politics - …

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Galatians: Jesus Plus Nothing 30:28

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Thank you for listening. To learn more about our church, visit us online at www.southsidesbc.org. To make yourself known, fill out a connect card by texting the word "CONNECT" to our church's phone number, 574-475-7291. Support the showBy South Side Baptist Church

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The Truth About Having Two Piano Teachers 20:01

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🎹 “The Secret Second Teacher: Why Some Students Study with Two Instructors” Have you ever discovered that one of your students has another piano teacher? It sounds wild, but it happens more often than you’d think. In this episode, we explore why parents sometimes make this choice, what the pros and cons really are, and how teachers can handle the s…

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A Conversation With Greg Sheridan & Mark Varughese - 16 November 2025 50:58

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Is Starmer the biggest victim of the 'toxic culture'? 56:39

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There's universal consensus that the briefings from Number 10, warning of a leadership challenge from Wes Streeting and the conduct of "feral" Labour MPs, have rebounded badly on Starmer and those involved. Yet the briefings against key Labour figures are part of a pattern under Keir Starmer's leadership… even if he is the biggest victim of these o…

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Jeremiah, Week 23: The Attitude that will Determine Your Future 56:53

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Thank you for listening. To learn more about our church, visit us online at www.southsidesbc.org. To make yourself known, fill out a connect card by texting the word "CONNECT" to our church's phone number, 574-475-7291. Support the showBy South Side Baptist Church

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Beyond the Lines: Meditating on Scripture 24:31

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In this message, Pastor Abbie Thomas explores how reading the Bible is more than an intellectual exercise—it's a spiritual practice that shapes and transforms us. Drawing from Isaiah 40, she teaches how meditating on Scripture helps us come honestly before God, remember His faithfulness, and be renewed by His presence.…

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Why is the BBC so scared of the right wing media? 48:44

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Tim Davie, Deborah Turness and other senior BBC managers have gone out of their way to please the right, from the treatment of Gary Linker to the selection of political panels where there is often an imbalance that favours the right. Ironically and predictably the right wing newspapers have shown yet again their bullying muscularity by triggering t…