Best James Rowan Podcasts (2025)

Russian cultural history can be described as the conflict between the radical intellectuals, who imagined they had the ideological key to life and society, and the great writers, who viewed the world as far too complex for any single solution. It was the confrontation of certainty with wonder. The radical intelligentsia seized control in 1917, and …

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Building A Multi-Billion Pound business with HomeServe's Jeremy Middleton 54:12

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Jeremy Middleton is an inspiration to any UK entrepreneur looking to build a unicorn business. After meeting business partner Richard Harpin when they both worked at corporate giant Proctor & Gamble, they took the brave step of leaving the regular pay cheque behind and setting up their own businesses. There were plenty of challenges and false start…

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Day 1: Sam Edmund and Josh Jenkins with all the latest trade news (24/09/25) 41:36

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Day 1 - Gettable on Trade Radio with Cal and Riley (24/09/25) 42:08

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Sam Edmund gives an update on Jamarra Ugle Hagan interest from the Suns (24/09/25) 5:16

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Sam Edmund provides an update on Cal Wilkie (24/09/25) 4:50

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St Kilda trade update (24/09/25) 3:29

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North Melbourne Trade Update (24/09/25) 3:34

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Melbourne Trade Update (24/09/25) 6:00

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Collingwood Trade update (24/09/25) 5:04

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Carlton Trade Update (24/09/25) 10:16

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Trade Radio Footy Finals Feast: Adelaide and Brisbane Trade Preview (24/09/25) 15:01

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The Trade Bell with Sam Edmund - Whateley (24.09.25) 10:44

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Sam Edmund joined Gerard with all of the latest trade news in today's edition of 'The Trade Bell'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Solidarity, Communion, and the City of God: Rowan Williams at the Morningside Institute

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Solidarity is a much-used, not to say over-used, slogan these days, both in Catholic Social Teaching and in popular activism. Does it have a clear meaning or is it just an emotive term? In this lecture, Rowan Williams argues that in the context of Christian theology, as St. Augustine's City of God suggests, it does indeed have a strong and distinct…

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Anastasia Kobekina on Bach's Cello Suites | Gramophone Podcast 38:25

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In this week's Gramophone Podcast, cellist Anastasia Kobekina talks about her new recording of one of the most revered series of works for her instrument - Bach's Solo Cello Suites. While the album isn't released by Sony Classical until next Friday (September 26), three movements are already available as singles, and in this side ranging conversati…

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Mapping Life by Rhythm, not by Rules 1:07:51

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We’re in the middle of moving house (and Ro’s turning 45!) so our whole daily rhythm is being shaken up. But disruptions can be a great opportunity to consciously redesign your life. In this episode of Bewildered, we explore “day mapping,” staying responsive to nature’s cues, and letting your deepest yearnings guide you—instead of sticking to cultu…

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The Trade Bell with Sam Edmund - Whateley (17.09.25) 13:49

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Sam Edmund joined Gerard in the studio with an update on Cal Wilkie and Josh Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era 29:29

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We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is crucial to realising our potential. Massimo Pigliucci is a renowned philos…

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The Trade Bell with Sam Edmund - Whateley (16.09.25) 12:26

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Sam Edmund joined Gerard in the studio to give us the latest on the trade names going around. He spoke about Zach Merrett, Mason Redman, Charlie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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The Nazi "March for Australia": Combatting the far right threat, with Anneke Demanuele 48:17

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Chloe interviewed Anneke Demanuele about the anti-migrant demonstrations led by Nazis around Australia last week. Anneke is a leader in the Melbourne-based Campaign Against Racism and Fascism, which mobilised thousands of pro-Palestine, anti-fascist protestors to confront the racists in the streets. She discusses how anti-migrant racism has been wh…

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Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker 46:51

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Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping? Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psychedelics only work by replacing mental illness with a distorted view of reality - but, is this an accu…

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Composer John Rutter: a birthday conversation 56:00

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One of the most-performed composers of our time, Sir John Rutter, celebrates his 80th birthday on September 24. To mark the occasion Harmonia Mundi has released an album of his choral music sung by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, directed by Graham Ross – ‘John Rutter: A Clare College Celebration’. And next week Decca releases an all-orchest…

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The unconscious mind: Is the unconscious real? 48:58

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The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like. But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our behaviour? Or is it a necessary piece of what it means to be human? Join our diverse and rich panel as …

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The Trade Bell with Josh Gabelich - Whateley (09.09.25) 10:55

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AFL.com.au journalist Josh Gabelich joined Gerard for the Trade Bell. He shared the latest news regarding Sam Draper, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Cal Wilkie and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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"If you still have a marketing team you're insane!" with Ziggy Kormandel 52:21

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You need to hear what AI expert Ziggy Kormandel says about the future in an AI world. A few spoilers: “What took $1 million and three years we can now do in 2 months”. “School is obsolete. The model is flawed, the gig is up!”. “Privacy is dead. Live like there’s always a camera on you.” “Our grandchildren will marry AI robots!” Ziggy is president o…

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The Fear of Touch and Time 1:01:07

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What does a text about chickens have to do with the meaning of life? We're glad you asked! In this episode of Bewildered, we examine how our culture teaches us to avoid touch, fear time, and forego relationships for transactions. We dive deep into how we’ve been pushed away from nature and each other by systems that value money most, and we explore…

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Rowan Pierce on recording Bach, Handel and Vivaldi | Gramophone Podcast 28:44

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Soprano Rowan Pierce joins Jonathan Whiting to reflect on the intimacy of making chamber-scale Baroque music without a conductor, the challenges of Bach’s expansive recitatives, and the almost operatic drama of Handel’s 'Tra le fiamme'. She also speaks about her long collaboration with Ashley Solomon, the ensemble’s director, and about finding new …

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A landscape of consciousness | Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Hilary Lawson 41:19

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Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness? Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscio…

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The Trade Bell with Riley Beveridge - Whateley (02.09.25) 16:18

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AFL.com.au journalist Riley Beveridge shared updates on all of the latest AFL trade rumours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Garry & Tim on Charlie Curnow's future - SEN Breakfast (02.09.25) 17:21

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Garry & Tim discuss what Charlie Curnow's future might look like following his reported breakdown with the Carlton Football Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark 27:44

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The Sunday Long Read chats with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark about one of his latest articles: a deep dive into the hotel chain Hampton Inn, and why its reputation as being "rigorously OK” has led, unexpectedly, to world domination. Read Patrick's story : American Mid: Hampton Inn’s Good-Enough Formula for World Domination As Americans take some of th…

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Composer Jake Heggie on 25 years of writing operas 33:28

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Composer jake Heggie joins Hattie Butterworth to speak about the recording release of ‘Intelligence’, an opera premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2023 and out now on the LSO Live label. They also look back on 25 years since Heggie’s first opera ‘Dead Man Walking’ was premiered and ahead to a new production of the work at English National Opera in …

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Will psychedelics revolutionize mental health treatment? | Matthew Johnson, Shayla Love, and Kevin Sabet 49:34

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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…

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From incel rebellion to Tate’s hustler grift: how capitalism created the manosphere 1:28:39

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This week Emma and Chloe discuss the disturbing world of the manosphere. They discuss leading figures like Andrew Tate and Charlie Kirk, unravel the twisted logic of their talking points, and explain how the rise of the online misogynist right has been enabled by the institutions of mainstream capitalism. Lastly they go into depth on how revolution…

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Sam Edmund provides a trade update - The Captain's Run (29.08.25) 9:01

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"If I was Sydney, I'd do Curnow for Gulden" - Kane on SEN Breakfast (28.08.25) 13:45

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With Charlie Curnow's rumoured move to Sydney gaining traction, Kane looks at what options the Swans have up their sleeve should they look to target the two-time Coleman Medallist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Tom Morris on St Kilda's aggressive pursuit to improve their list - SEN Breakfast (28.08.25) 8:22

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The Saints continue to be linked to multiple players ahead of the upcoming trade period with Tom providing the latest on some of those targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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The Trade Bell with Sam Edmund - Whateley (27.08.25) 15:50

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Sam Edmund joined Gerard in the studio for the first Trade Bell on Whateley as we head into September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Tom Morris with the latest trade and free agent news - SEN Breakfast (27.08.25) 10:08

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Tom Morris runs through the latest updates on players who could generate lots of discussion in the upcoming trade period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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The illusion of separation | Jessica Frazier on the Monism of Hindu philosophy 24:39

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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…

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Andy Maher and Andrew Gaze discuss Jack Silvagni departing the Blues - The Run Home 26.08 8:20

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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein on recording new concertos by Gabriela Ortiz and Richard Blackford 23:58

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During the 2024-25 season, Alisa Weilerstein premiered three new cello concertos – Richard Blackford’s The Recovery of Paradise (which she has recorded for Pentatone with the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Tomáš Netopil), Gabriela Ortiz’s Dzonot (recorded for Platoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel) and Thomas Larcher’s Retur…

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Exposing university censorship of Palestine solidarity, with James McVicar 47:48

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This week Emma spoke to James McVicar, the National Union of Students Education Officer and convenor of the People's Inquiry into Campus Free Speech on Palestine. James launched the inquiry with other activists to document and report the many cases of censorship directed against the Palestine solidarity movement on campuses around Australia. Emma a…

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The limits of nothingness | Peter van Inwagen 27:44

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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…