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Every Wednesday, I host a podcast titled "Digital Breakfast" whereby I interview a new co-host and discuss their life and their opinions on the world around them.
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The Pelican Brief is a show dedicated to promoting the common good on common ground through common sense hosted by Bill Fleming
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Established in 2018, Talking Tudors is one of the longest-running and most popular independent interview podcasts about the Tudor era. It boasts an international listenership and has been downloaded in excess of 4 million times. In each episode, creator and host Natalie Grueninger speaks with esteemed historians and other experts about a wide range of subjects associated with Tudor England. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Podbean app, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/soundtracking-with-edith-bowman-episode-132-mary-j-blige/pl.u-6mo4l9mhpzG6x https://play.spotify.co ...
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Podcast taking an in depth look behind the scenes of the West End musicals released on the Stage Door label. Speaking with the cast and creatives involved in bringing those productions to the stage.
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Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during Covid, which quickly escalates into all manner of chaos as battle lines are drawn. Eddington is scored by Daniel Pemberton and Bob…
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Episode 310 - William Carey: Unveiling a Rare Tudor Portrait with Kate McCaffrey
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38:32In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Kate McCaffrey of Hever Castle about a newly unveiled portrait of William Carey, his role at Henry VIII’s court, and his marriage to Mary Boleyn. They discuss the portrait’s provenance and artistic origins, Tudor corridor portraits and genealogy displays, Hever’s wider Tudor col…
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535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars
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23:15We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman
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534: Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk The Life Of Chuck
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20:33Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everyman' Chuck Krantz, charting his life in reverse order, chronicling a death that coincides with the end of the universe to his forma…
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533: Michael Pearce On The Music Of Echo Valley
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37:10From a waiting room at a railway station, Edith is joined by Michael Pearce. Michael is the director of the Apple TV + film, Echo Valley. Starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, Echo Falls tells the story of a mother who comes to the aid of her daughter when she turns up in somewhat of an alarming state. It's scored by Jed Kurzel - soon to be a…
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Episode 309 - Anne Boleyn Through the Centuries with Helene Harrison
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37:07Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Helene Harrison to explore how Anne Boleyn crafted her image and how it was reshaped after her death. They discuss Anne’s coronation symbolism, self-fashioning, and efforts by Henry VIII’s court to win public favour. The conversation examines key portraits and artefacts—from the Hever Rose portrait and the…
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532: Celine Song On The Music Of The Materialists
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44:25Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Celine Song, writer and director of romantic comedy, The Materialists. Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, the film follows the story of a New York City matchmaker torn between her aspiring-actor ex-boyfriend and a charming millionaire. It's scored beautifully by our old friend, Daniel Pembert…
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Episode 308 - Rethinking Race in Medieval Europe with Georgie Anderson
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44:55Join host Natalie Grueninger in this fascinating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes special guest Georgie Anderson, a PhD researcher at the University of Kent. Georgie delves into her intriguing study on race in medieval Europe, focusing on the portrayal of people of colour in chivalric romances from North Atlantic Europe. Discover how Georg…
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Episode 307 - Edward Seymour and his Wives with Rebecca Batley
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41:21Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she delves into the narratives of Edward Seymour's wives with historian and archaeologist, Rebecca Batley. Discover the mysterious life of Catherine Filliol, the enduring allure of Anne Stanhope, and the complex web of intrigue at the Tudor court. Gain insights into Sey…
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531: Composer John Murphy On The Music Of Superman
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42:52Hello again, friends, and welcome to the second part of our Superman double bill with the composers that collaborated on James Gunn's movie. First up was David Fleming, in an episode that's already available for your listening pleasure. Now it's the turn of John Murphy, who has worked with James on a number of projects, but has a compiled a rich bo…
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530: David Fleming On The Music Of Superman & The Last Of Us
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37:43CONTAINS BIG SPOILER ABOUT LAST OF US!!! We have a double header of you to start your week, as both composers who worked on James Gunn's Superman join me to discuss their collaboration on the film. We'll release our chat with John Murphy shortly, but first it's the turn of David Fleming, who was previously a guest on this show to talk about his con…
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Episode 306 - The Tyranny of Henry VIII with Jackson van Uden
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48:25Welcome to another riveting episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we dive deep into the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII, exploring his tyrannical rule and its profound impact on those around him. Joined by special guest Jackson van Uden, a historian and political theorist, we dissect the infamous moments of Henry'…
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529: Matt Shakman On The Music Of Fantastic Four
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39:54Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Matt Shakman, director of the latest adventure in the MCU - The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, it's set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world where the Fantastic Four must protect against the planet consuming cosmic b…
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Episode 305 - Isabella of Aragon: Duchess and Dynast with Professor Darius von Güttner
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1:12:35Join Natalie Grueninger on this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she explores the fascinating life of Isabella of Aragon. Discover how Isabella navigated the treacherous waters of 16th-century politics, transforming from a marginalised duchess into a formidable ruler in her own right. With guest historian Professor Darius von Güttner, delve…
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527: Lena Dunham & Luis Felber On The Music Of Too Much
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32:12Our latest guests on Soundtracking are wife and husband Lena Dunham and Luis Felber - aka musician Attawalpa - who join us to discuss the Netflix TV show they co-created, Too Much. Starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, it tells the story of Jessica, a New Yorker who starts a new life in London after a disastrous breakup, only to meet musician Fel…
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526: Behind the Scenes with the Artisans of F1® The Movie (Live at the Apple Store)
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46:05We have another bonus episode of Soundtracking for you, recorded in front of an audience at Apple Regent Street (London). The subject of this genuinely fascinating conversation is all about the recent release of F1® The Movie, and features key members of the production team. Edith is joined by cinematographer Claudio Miranda, editor Stephen Mirrion…
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Episode 304 - Behind the Mic: 7 Years of Talking Tudors with Natalie Grueninger & Dr Owen Emmerson
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58:34Welcome to a special anniversary episode of Talking Tudors, celebrating seven remarkable years of exploration into the Tudor dynasty's intricate history. Join Natalie Grueninger as she reflects on her podcasting journey, sharing insights and stories from behind the scenes. Discover the origins of her fascination with the Tudors, sparked by a captiv…
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Welcome James Gunn, writer and director of the latest iteration of Superman. Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnehan, Nicholas Hoult and James's dog, it sees billionaire Lex Luther attempt to undermine our hero by turning public opinion against him. James is on cracking form, and is particularly passionate about his music, even writing a song fo…
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Episode 303 - Women at the Restoration Court with Dr Breeze Barrington
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1:06:50Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes historian Dr. Breeze Barrington. Dive into a riveting discussion about Dr. Barrington's latest book, 'The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of Women at the Restoration Court.' Discover the fascinating world of Maria of Modena, a young Italian Catholic pr…
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524: Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of Jurassic Park Rebirth
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25:47We're back with the second of our Jurassic Park Rebirth specials to kick off your week. We released Edith's chat with director Gareth Edwards a little earlier. Now it's the turn of his composer Alexandre Desplat, who of course had to contend with the legacy of all the wonderful music associated with the franchise, not least John Williams's iconic t…
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523: Gareth Edwards on The Music Of Jurassic World Rebirth
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30:19It's another two show week here on Soundtracking, as first director Gareth Edwards and then composer Alexandre Desplat join us to discuss their work on Jurassic World: Rebirth. In this first of the interviews, Gareth gives us the inside line on how he got the gig, cast members peeing in mangrove swamps, and Alexandre's last ditch efforts to land th…
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Episode 302 - The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York with Aimee Fleming
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42:16In this episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger we delve into the fascinating childhoods of the children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Our guest, Aimee Fleming, a historian and author, shares insights from her new book about the early lives of these Tudor princes and princesses. Discover how their upbringing and education shap…
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Episode 301 - Guy Jenkin's 'Murder Most Foul'
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31:42Join Natalie Grueninger in this engaging episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she welcomes award-winning writer and director Guy Jenkin to discuss his debut novel, 'Murder Most Foul.' Dive into the fascinating world of 16th century England and unravel the mysterious death of playwright Christopher Marlowe. Jenkin shares insights into the Tudor era's thea…
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522: Composer Antonio Sanchez On The Music Of The Studio & Birdman
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45:46King Of The Drums, Antonio Sanchez, joins us to discuss his work on Apple TV+ hit, The Studio, and his seminal, groundbreaking score for Birdman. He is an absolute delight, and fascinating in his exploration of his process.By Edith Bowman
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Episode 300 - The Life and Death of Thomas More with Dr Joanne Paul
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47:36Join host Natalie Grueninger in this engaging episode of Talking Tudors, as she welcomes Dr. Joanne Paul, an award-winning historian, to discuss her latest biography of Thomas More. Dive into the complex life of this Tudor figure, exploring his beginnings, political career, religious beliefs, and his nuanced relationship with Henry VIII. This episo…
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521: 28 Years Later Special (Part II): G & Kayus From Young Fathers
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30:23In the second interview marking the release of 28 Years Later, G & Kayus from Young Fathers join Edith to discuss the score for the film (miss you Alloyssious). We've already heard from director Danny Boyle, so be sure to check that interview out if you haven't already. Danny is, as ever, in cracking form.…
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519: 28 Years Later Special (Part I): Danny Boyle [CONTAINS SPOLIERS]
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35:50We've got two hits of Soundtracking for you to start your week, as we bring you a double-bill to celebrate the release of 28 Years Later. In our first episode, director Danny Boyle joins us to discuss the third film in the series, which stars Jodie Comer, Ralph Feinnes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Erin Kellyman and Alfie Williams. 28 Years Later is score…
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Episode 299 - The Tudor Chapel Royal with Dr Oscar Patton
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51:21In this captivating episode of Talking Tudors, Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Dr. Oscar Patton to delve into the fascinating world of the Tudor Chapel Royal. Discover the intricate details of royal worship, ceremonial customs, and the evolution of church music during the tumultuous Tudor period. Dr. Patton, a historian of religious and cultu…
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517: Cecile Tournesac, Alfie Godfrey & Max Aruj On the Music Of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (CONTAINS SPOILERS)
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48:11It's bonus time once more for you on here Soundtracking, as music supervisor / producer / editor Cecile Tournesac & composers Alfie Godfrey and Max Aruj join us to discuss their formidable contribution to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We've spoken to director Christopher McQuarrie on the podcast, who couldn't have been more complimentary…
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516: Neil Forsyth On The Music Of The Gold
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45:58Our latest episode of Soundracking is with Neil Forsyth, writer of the hit BBC show The Gold - both seasons of which are now available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden and Tom Cullen and is a dramatisation of events around the Brink's-Mat robbery in 1983.…
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Episode 298 - Was it love? Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn with Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson
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1:23:16In this compelling episode of 'Talking Tudors,' host Natalie Grueninger delves into the widely misunderstood relationship between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII with guest Dr. Owen Emmerson. This conversation challenges the traditional narrative of Anne as a seductive manipulator holding Henry at bay and instead explores the complex political, religiou…
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515: John Maclean & Jack Lowdon Talk Tornado (Live Everyman Soundtracking Film Club - CONTAINS SPOILERS)
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46:42Our latest guests on Soundtracking are writer-director John Maclean and actor Jack Lowden - who joined me for our film club in partnership with Everyman following a screening of John's new film, Tornado. Starring Jack, Japanese actor Koki, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira, it tells the story of Tornado - who vows to seek vengeance when her father's puppe…
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Episode 297: Mary I and Renaissance Humanism with Dr Valerie Schutte
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35:22In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr. Valerie Schutte to delve into the fascinating world of Mary I and her engagement with humanism. Dr. Schutte, an acclaimed historian and author, shares insights into Mary's education, heavily influenced by humanist principles, and discusses the significant role Katherine of Arag…
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514: Twin Peaks Special With Music Editor Lori Eschler & Longtime David Lynch Collaborator Dean Hurley
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48:47We are taking a deep dive into the world of Twin Peaks today with music editor Lori Eschler - who worked on the original series - and longtime David Lynch collaborator Dean Hurley, who did all kinds of work with him on numerous projects. It's an illuminating chat, shedding bright light on David's process and reminding us all what a seminal show it …
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513: Tom Basden & Tim Key On The Ballad Of Wallis Island
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44:42Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Basden and Tim Key, writers and co-stars of The Ballad Of Wallis Island. Also starring Carey Mulligan, it tells the story of ex-lovers and former bandmates, who reunite for a private gig at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.By Edith Bowman
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512: Shannon Murphy On The Music Of Dying For Sex
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35:42Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Shannon Murphy, director of the wonderful feature film Babyteeth, and TV shows like Killing Eve and Dope Girls to name but a few. Shannon joins us to discuss Dying For Sex, which you can watch now on Disney+. Based on a true story, Dying For Sex stars Michelle Williams as Molly, a woman diagnosed with terminal c…
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