Best Edward Amp Simon Podcasts (2025)

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S10 Ep4: Curtis Pritchard - That Viral Nightmare Hollyoaks Cameo - Failed Dating Show Disasters & Boxing For KSI! 58:26

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Today we're joined by an influencer extraordinaire in Ex Strictly Come Dancing / Love Island & Hollyoaks star turned boxer Curtis Pritchard to pick apart his fascinating and at times ridiculous career. From getting beaten up with his brother on a night out, to Boxing for KSI's company, to failed dating shows, a viral nightmare acting cameo on Holly…

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77: Chris Bridges, Hayley Dunlop, Social Sauna Book Club, Demystifying Publishing and more! 1:00:00

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On this month's show we talk to Chris Bridges about his new book SICK TO DEATH; to Hayley Dunlop about her Christmas novel IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, to Anna Jefferson about New Writing South's DEMYSTIFYING PUBLISHING DAY and to Kelly from SOCIAL SAUNA BOOK CLUB. Events we mention at the end of the show: Queer Gothic: Chloe Michel…

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S10 Ep3: Kenny Logan - Jonah Lomu's Magic - Chris Robshaws Hips & The Craziness Of Shaun Edwards! 54:42

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The Rig Biz Podcast is back, and Archie Curzon is more emotional than ever as the boys welcome Scottish rugby and Lions legend Kenny Logan to the clubhouse. From scoring tries at Murrayfield to dancing his way through Strictly Come Dancing and raising millions for charity, Kenny brings his trademark charm and a treasure trove of stories to this wee…

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S10 Ep2: Olly Barkley - Strippers With Simon Shaw - Getting Arrested Pre Six Nations & My French Nightmare! 50:20

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England rugby legend Olly Barkley joins The Rig Biz Podcast this week for a no-holds-barred conversation packed with nostalgia, chaos and heart. From his early debut for England — before even playing for Bath — to wild nights out, controversial moments, and life lessons learned in the brutal world of professional rugby, Barkley opens up like never …

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S10 Ep1: Hannah Botterman - The Boys Are Back With The Star Of The Rugby World Cup! 48:15

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Clapham’s finest are BACK. In a bigger, brasher studio, Freddy Clode reunites with the self-proclaimed CEO of Clapham, Archie Curzon, to revive the multi-award-winning Rig Biz energy—Le Bantier at full throttle. From Archie's catastrophic crypto saga to why “the people need something” in a flatlining economy, the boys dive straight into the chaos, …

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76: 🛟The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival featuring Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho 🛟 59:59

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This month's show is dedicated to The Coast is Queer Festival, Brighton's landmark festival of LGBTQ+ literature. Info about all the events we speak to festival speakers Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho. We also chat to Sarah from Writers HQ about their Writing As Resistance Festival in September. The Coast is Queer events menti…

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75: Jo Morey, Sally Gardner, Piotr Cieplak and Chapter 34 Books 1:00:00

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On this month's episode, we speak to Jo Morey about her new book THE NIGHT LAGOON, to Sally Gardner about THE BRIDE STONE and to Piotr Cieplak about ZOFIA NOWAK'S BOOK OF SUPERIOR DETECTING. We also chat to Kelly at Chapter 34 Books in Shoreham about their event programme and summer reads. If you're interested in coming to our day long writing retr…

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74: Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes, Jill Johnson, E.C. Nevin and Brighton Book Festival 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to Brighton-based writers Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes and Jill Johnson, plus Althea from Brighton Book Festival tells us about this year's offering. We break our own Brighton-based rules to have E.C. Nevin on the show... the book was just that good!By RadioReverb

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73: Emma Jane Unsworth, Lauren Bravo, Andrew Flewitt and Beyond The Book Festival 1:00:00

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This month we speak to three Brighton-based writers; Emma Jane Unsworth (SLAGS), Lauren Bravo (PROBABLY NOTHING) and Andrew Flewitt (DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOSS?). We also talk to Phil Viner about BEYOND THE BOOK festival which takes place on May 10th.By RadioReverb

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72: Saba Sams is coming to Brighton Festival on May 8th 15:26

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In this bonus Footnote episode, Saba Sams joins us to talk about her debut novel, GUNK, which she's launching at the Brighton Festival in conversation with Fee Mac. Get tickets here. Jules has been divorced from her ex-husband Leon for five years, but she still works alongside him at the nightclub. With the arrival of Nim, a new employee at the bar…

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71: Annabel Thorpe, Judy Upton, Tom Johnstone, Waterstones Events and Publishing Industry Day 1:00:00

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Today's show includes Ditching based Annabel Thorpe talking about her historical fiction set in Italy and how her work as a travel journalist has informed her writing. Judy Upton discusses her Sussex based mystery Series. Tom Johnstone talks about how he uses Brighton's unseen history to write short fiction. Sam at Brighton Waterstones talks about …

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70: Frances Quinn, D.E White's Crime Writing Workshop, Forthwrite Festival, The First Graphic Novel Award and Brooke Robinson's attempt to write in every cafe in Brighton 1:00:01

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In this month's jam-packed show, we talk to Brighton-based Fran Quinn about her new book THE LOST PASSENGER; to D.E. White about her crime-writing workshop in Horsham on March 27th; to Anna and Sam from Forthwrite Festival which takes place in Brighton and Crawley in March; to Brighton-based graphic novelists Myf and Corinne from the First Graphic …

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S9 Ep202: Spencer Matthews - Rivalry With Jamie Laing - Regrets On Made In Chelsea & Beef With Archie! 48:20

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After 5 years of trying we're delighted to be joined by the wonderful Spencer Matthews to celebrate his incredible life so far which has taken him from being the bad boy on Made In Chelsea to overcoming serious addictions to now being the ultimate chassis' running incredible distances and undertaking serious challenges. Today we discuss all his inc…

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69: Laura Wilkinson, Hannah Dolby, Simon Maddrell and Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader 1:00:00

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On this jam-packed episode, we talk to Brighton-based writer Laura Wilkinson about her new book That Night in New York; to Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader about Chichester's new poetry Slam; to Simon Maddrell about his forthcoming pamphlet Jonathan Blake, L1, and the launch in Brighton on February 19th at 7om at Lunch Positive, and to Hannah Do…

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S9 Ep201: Will Carling - Why The RFU Are Useless - Park Lane All Nighters & A Pregnant Jason Leonard! 51:04

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Today we're joined by Englands most capped ever captain and our 2nd most successful leader of all time in World Rugby Hall of Famer Will Carling, who led us to 3 Grandslams and a World Cup Final. However his career wasn't without controversy, getting sacked as captain by the RFU President for physically and verbally assaulting them, getting slated …

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S9 Ep200: Our Final Ever Show With Anthony Watson! 2:30

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Guys, get hold of tickets for our last ever show with the wonderful England and Lions legend Anthony Watson plus some special guests, followed by Ireland vs England on a 25ft Screen. Buy Tickets Here - https://dice.fm/partner/website/event/ry3rrw-archie-curzon-the-rig-biz-pod-eng-vs-ireland-live-1st-feb-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets?dice_id=4262…

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68: Holly Bourne and Alan Edwards (are coming to a venue near you) 1:00:00

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We speak to Alan Edwards and Holly Bourne about their forthcoming events in Brighton and Sussex and the books they’ll be discussing. See Holly on Jan 16th at Chapter 34 https://www.chapter34.co.uk/event/book-launch-of-so-thrilled-for-you-by-holly-bourne/ See Alan on Feb 7th at The Old Market https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/i-was-there-in-convers…

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S9 Ep199: Rig Biz Boxing Day Special - 2024 Review & Updates From Archie's Christmas Day Run! 23:29

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Happy Boxing Day to you all and we hope you had a fabulous Christmas, today we bring you a little Boxing Day Special, where we review the best bits of 2024, give each other Christmas presents and then get live updates from Archie's epic Great Western Christmas Day run. --------- BUY SAMURAI CLAPHAM FALCONS MERCH - https://www.samurai-sports.com/col…

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S9 Ep198: Shane McGuigan - The Greatest Boxing Trainer In The World Previews Fury vs Usyk Rematch - Reveals Why Joshua Has Lost The Plot & Why He Regrets Working With David Haye! 44:02

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Today we're joined by 3 times ex amateur boxing champion and now 2 times Boxing Trainer of the year Shane McGuigan to get all his greatest stories and insight from helping 9 boxers become world champions! From growing up the son of one of Britains greatest ever boxers in Barry McGuigan, to working with the likes of; David Haye, Carl Frampton, Danie…

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S9 Ep197: Simon Thomas - A Drunken Archie Curzon Catches Up With One Of His Best Mates! 36:33

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We're delighted to be joined for a 3rd time by the legendary broadcaster and current host of Soccer Saturday; Simon Thomas to discuss his crazy last couple of years, celebrate the Rig Biz and pick out some crazy stories from his days working for Blue Peter. Be warned Archie has just come from a client lunch at Blacklock and is incredibly drunk! ---…

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S9 Ep196: James Haskell - Tindall Nearly Killing Payno - Greg Wallace's Routine & Princess Anne's Hilarious Put Down! 59:19

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After 5 years of bringing you the biggest names and loosest banter on the circuit, we're joined for the very last time by our most popular ever guest in The Fridge aka James Haskell. Everything's discussed from; dating, the royal family, Tindall nearly killing Payno, Greg Wallace, Vauxhall's sauna's and much more..... --------- BUY SAMURAI CLAPHAM …

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S9 Ep195: Freddie Burns - Messy All Nighter With The All Blacks In Tokyo - Sex Hotels & Bill Sweeney's Million Pound Bonus! 39:10

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For the last time ever we're joined by our most ever capped guest in Freddie Burns to give us an update on life in Japan and a review of the Autumn Nations Cup. We hear about tragic dating stories with local girls, sex hotels, Fake Taxi escapades, a ridiculously loose night out with the All Blacks and much more.... ------------- BUY SAMURAI CLAPHAM…

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67: Holiday Book Recommendations with Kemptown Books and our very first Christmas Story with Fran Swaine 1:00:00

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On our Christmas special we speak to Cathy Hayward from Kemptown Books about her Holiday Recommendations, and Brighton based writer Fran Swaine reads her Christmas short story, The Lost Dog.By RadioReverb

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S9 Ep194: Alex Cuthbert - 'These Players Are Not Good Enough To Wear The Shirt, Nor Play International Rugby'! 41:56

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Today we're joined by Wales and Lions legend Alex Cuthbert to discuss the shocking state of affairs of Welsh Rugby after they suffered a record breaking 11th straight defeat and we try and pick apart why they're so shit. Plus we have some wonderful stories from his career including why Sladey got bullied at Exeter and the most terrifying bollocking…

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S9 Ep193: Evan Roos - Crazy Initiations, Dangerous House Parties & Nearly Dying After Playing England At Twickenham! 42:33

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Today we're joined by URC player of the year and Young Springbok Player of The Year Evan Roos to discuss his incredible career so far and also preview the huge clash at Twickenham this weekend. We discuss; how to charm South African ladies in Cape Town, the craziest initiations Archie is now overseeing at the Falcons, why he hates Durban, the day E…

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S9 Ep192: Archie Reacts To; Trump's Victory, England Choking & A Night Out With Jack Whitehall! 26:44

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Archie's on a rampage as he ends up revealing the dirt on his VIP weekend at Twickers with Jack Whitehall, gives his honest thoughts on Borthwick and reveals why Alistair is a very happy man after Trump is re-elected as President of America. Plus AC phones The Northcote pub to make sure they're going to be well stocked for our live show in February…

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S9 Ep191: Rachel Drummond - Archie Tries To Impress Pro-Golfer Rachel Drummond + He Reveals His Ridiculous Halloween Plans & England Rugby Predictions! 41:53

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Today we're joined by LIV and Sky Sports presenter and current professional golfer Rachel Drummond to discuss her incredible career in the game, whereby Archie spends the whole episode desperately trying to flirt and impress her! Plus he takes us through what is surely the most ludicrous Halloween plans that have ever been created and gives us his …

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66: Historical Fiction with Anna Lucia, Jacquie Bloese and Ciar Byrne 1:00:00

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This month we're joined by Anna Lucia, Jacquie Bloese and Ciar Byrne to talk about their historical novels. If you have an idea for the show, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram!By RadioReverb

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S9 Ep190: Conrad 'Snakey' Smith - The Greatest Centre Of All Time Joins The Pod For An Exclusive Interview! 47:02

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We're truly honoured to be joined by arguably the greatest centre of all time in Conrad Smith for an exclusive interview to hear about his incredible journey that took him from being a 'skinny hockey chassis' called 'Snakey' to becoming a 2 Time World Cup winning All Black legend. We discuss everything from his nightmare roomates to his love in wit…

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S9 Ep189: Bonnie Blue - Only Fans Star on; Making £500,000 From Sleeping With 158 Freshers, Getting Robbed During A Gangbang & The Liverpool Player Who Wants A Male Orgy! 41:49

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RATED R WARNING - This is by far and away our most graphic podcast, so if you're easily insulted or upset or turned on for that matter then we advise you not to listen. Today we're delighted to be joined by the most famous Only Fans Star in the World in Bonnie Blue who's made headlines by sleeping with nearly 200 18 year olds at Freshers, fucking a…

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S9 Ep188: Nathan Hughes - Eddie Jones' Breakdown - Dai Young's Addiction To Partying & Fucking Over Pat Lam 'The Dictator' ! 51:19

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What an honour it is to bring you a rugby legend in Nathan Hughes today all the way from Tokyo and boy is he in good spirits as he takes us through all the gossip from his incredible career so far in the game! Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the greatest stories we've ever been told - RATED RBy Blind Dog Productions

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S9 Ep187: Chris Billam-Smith - WBO Champion Of The World On; Why He Left Eddie Hearn, If He's 'Ducking' Jai Opetaia & Whether Anthony Joshua Should Now Retire! 38:35

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As Boxing continues to grow in importance in this country we're joined by WBO Champion of The World Chris Billam-Smith to discuss his incredible journey which has taken him from walking out on Eddie Hearn to become Champion of the World. We discuss; if he's ducking a fight with the terrifying Jai Opetaia, whether it's time for Anthony Joshua to wal…

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65: The Coast is Queer: Queer Ukraine 1:09:57

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In the fifth of our five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit the event Queer Ukraine from 2023's festival with DViJKA Collective, Yelena Moskovich and Tanya G, hosted by Maria Jastrzębska GET TICKETS TO THE COAST IS QUEER 2024 Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their mailing. You can follow t…

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S9 Ep186: Matt Dawson - Beating Up Prince Harry - Getting Spanked By A Cactus & His Disgust At Getting Fired From Question Of Sport! 50:30

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We're Back once more to bring you the biggest names in Sport and they don't come much bigger than World Cup Winner and 3 Times British & Irish Lion Matt Dawson. In this no holds barred interview he shares with us his greatest stories from his incredibly decorated career in rugby - from beating up Prince Harry after the World Cup Final in 2003, weir…

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64: Truth, Memory and Reliability in Fiction with Elizabeth Perry & Status Quo 1:00:00

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Go and see AFLO. at Status Flo! Books discussed with Elizabeth: Hazadorous Spirits, Anbara Salam After She Wrote Him, Sulari Gentill Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir, Sarah Moss The Hypocrite, Jo Hamya Rodham Curtis Sittenfeld You Can't Catch Death: A Daughter's Memoir, Ianthe Brautigan Total Recall: A V. I. War…

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63: The Coast is Queer: Genre Bending and Queering Words 1:09:00

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In the fourth of our five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit the event Genre Bending and Queering Words from 2023's festival with three Brighton based authors and poets Janet Sutherland, Maria Jastrzębska and Robert Hamberger. GET TICKETS TO THE COAST IS QUEER 2024 GET TICKETS FOR MARIA'S MEMOIR WRITING WORKSH…

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62: The Coast is Queer: Juno Dawson's Lovely Trans Literary Salon with Harry Nicholas 1:06:48

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In the third of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit Juno Dawson's Lovely Trans Literary Salon with Harry Nicholas from 2023's festival. GET TICKETS TO JUNO'S LOVELY TRANS LITERARY SALON AT 2024'S FESTIVAL Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their mailing list to hear first about the f…

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61: Jill Johnson, Jane Crittenden and AFLO. the Poet 1:00:01

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We speak to local writers Jane Crittenden and Jill Johnson and to AFLO. the Poet about this year's The Coast is Queer FestivalBy RadioReverb

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60: The Coast is Queer: The Undercurrent of Class on Queer Literature with Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows 1:00:49

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In the second of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring the undercurrent of class on queer literature featuring Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their ma…

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59: The Coast is Queer: Queer Representation in Commercial Fiction with Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. 1:18:40

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In the first of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring queer representation in commercial fiction featuring Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to the…

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58: From Short Story to Radio Drama: Recording 'Anne' with Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Brighton Book Club, we talk to two Brighton-based writers – Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing – who have teamed up to transform Kristin's wonderful short story, Anne, into a radio drama. We discuss everything from the publishing industry, to special effects, writing Brighton and Brighton's writing community.…

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S9 Ep185: LIV Golf Special with Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen & LIV Champion Dean Burmester 38:05

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We're back with a LIV golf special whereby we're today we're bringing you all the C.H.A.T with 2 of the greatest personalities and players in the sport of golf in Louis Oosthuizen & Dean Burmester. The lads reveal to us why LIV is so much more fun than the PGA, unveil all the dirt on their fellow players and what they're really like off the course,…

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57: Summer Reads with Jo Furniss, Cassie Bruce and Sophie Flynn 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to two Brighton based writers Jo Furniss and Cassie Bruce about their new novels DEAD MILE and SIRENS BAY. We also speak to the excellent Sophie Flynn about her new novel WHAT STAYS UNSAID, a thriller set over a hen weekend Dartmoor. Follow the show over on InstagramBy RadioReverb

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S9 Ep184: Schalk Burger - The Shocking Untold Story Of How He Just Escaped Death - Getting Shot At By The SA Army & Why The Boks Will Beat Ireland 2-0! 52:05

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Today we're joined by a hero amongst men, World Cup winner and Ex IRB Player of The Year Schalk Burger to hear all the greatest stories from his illustrious career and also preview the most anticipated Test Series in over a decade when the Boks take on Ireland. From his ruthless schoolboy cricket initiation, to getting shot at by the South African …

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S9 Ep183: Ryan Sidebottom - Swanny Having Phone Sex With His Wife - Strippers With Corrupt Billionaire Allen Stanford & Becoming Best Mates With Robbie Williams! 41:53

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As the rugby season comes to a close, we turn our attention to the Cricket World Cup and in doing so we're joined by an England legend and World Cup winner in Ryan Sidebottom. Ryan has some incredible stories to share with us from his 20 year professional career including; the night Graeme Swann had phone sex with his wife, becoming best mates with…

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S9 Ep182: Mark Durden-Smith - Bullying Prince Harry - Getting Harassed By Gwyneth Paltrow's Security & Partying With Katie Price! 50:01

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Today we're joined by broadcasting royalty in the wonderful Mark Durden-Smith to discuss his incredible 30+ year career working on TV with some of the biggest celebrities in the world. From getting bustled out of an interview by Gwyneth Paltrow's security guard, to making front page headlines by abusing Prince Harry, partying with Katie Price, gett…

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S9 Ep181: Adam Hollioake - Surviving An Al Qaeda Bombing - Flintoff's Loosest Ever Night Out & Losing £21 Million Over Night! 42:35

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Today we're joined by Ex England & Surrey Captain Adam Hollioake to discuss his incredible sporting career which took him from the heights of cricket to then become an undefeated MMA fighter & Boxer back in Australia. We discuss his greatest stories from; illegally partying with Freddie Flintoff to what it was like getting personally abused by the …

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56: Brighton Book Festival with Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane 1:00:00

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On the show today, we speak to co-director of Brighton Book Festival Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane. You can buy tickets from brightonbookfestival.co.uk and follow us on Instagram to find out more about the events spoken about in today’s show over at @btnbookclub.…

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S9 Ep180: Alex Cuthbert - Infernos With Margot Robbie - Exeters Secret Initiation Finally Revealed & The Real Reason He Was Dropped From The Lions! 46:37

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Today we're joined by Welsh and Lions legend Alex Cuthbert to discuss his incredible 14 year career in the game and celebrate his best stories from on and off the pitch! Alex reveals the brutality of Gatland's World Cup training camp last year which led to his injury, the messiest pre-season trip he's ever been onto with Wales in Istanbul, the day …

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S9 Ep179: Alfie Barbeary - Chucked Out Of Bath's Christmas Party - Shitting Himself Having Physio & Getting Verbally Abused By Eddie Jones! 46:04

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The loosest man in professional rugby and huge fan of the podcast is joining us today to celebrate his incredible career so far & shower us in some of the most outrageous and entertaining stories we've ever been graced with. From being abused multiple times by Eddie Jones in England camps, to having Bath Head Coach Johan Van Graan in a headlock at …