Best John Osborne Hughes Podcasts (2025)

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: | Might Makes Right? Great Powers and Challenges to the International Order – Prof Brendan Simms 1:27:30

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The “rules-based” international system is under threat, both from within and without. However, this is not the first time it has faced challenges, or challengers. Imperial Germany, Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Fascist Italy and the Soviet Union ‒ great powers or would-be powers ‒ as well as others, have sought to disrupt or overthrow the world ord…

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Know Yourself, Be Yourself 1:17:00

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode One of the big themes of this podcast is how acting and life are completely intertwined – the craft of acting isn’t just about performance, it’s about understanding yourself, other people, and the world we live in. And that’s exactly what this conversation is about. In just a few weeks, …

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Season 4 - Trailer 17:23

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We're back! John and Jordan catch up with each other and discuss what's coming in season 4 of the podcast. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsychologyofActingPodcast If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing [email protected]…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The Truth Test: Science and Pseudoscience in a World of Information Overload – Prof Ian Frazer AC. 32:29

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Science is power. So is the ability to persuade people that something is scientific or supported by science, i.e. that science is “on your side”. In a scientific civilisation, when our world is increasingly shaped by, and dependent on, the achievements of science, and the word “science” is often wielded as a weapon, what are the challenges facing s…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The future West: How we can harness new technologies to transform lives – Dr Catherine Ball 32:29

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From the scientific method, to the post-industrial economy, to new digital technologies, the West has played a pivotal role in many of the most transformative developments of the modern era. Now with the age of AI and robotics before us, how can we actively shape the future in an age of accelerating change? And how do we harness the power of techno…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Digging Up History: What the Treasures of the Past Can Teach Us Today – Bettany Hughes 46:33

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In the age of AI and the smartphone is history a vital form of knowledge? How can the treasures of the past enrich our minds and help us to live more fully today? For our second Ramsay Event for 2025, the Ramsay Centre is pleased to present an in-person lecture by Bettany Hughes OBE titled: Digging Up History: What the Treasures of the Past Can Tea…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Welcome to Oz – Immigration 1788-2100 – Bernard Salt AM together with Professor James Curran 1:17:04

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Today some 30 per cent of Australia’s population was born overseas, double the proportion in the US and the UK. How has Australia managed to add so many people so quickly and still maintain social cohesion? And how might our immigration mix change in the decades ahead? For our first Ramsay Event for 2025, the Ramsay Centre is pleased to present an …

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The Tragedy of 21st Century Geopolitics – Robert D. Kaplan 1:38:34

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Trying to make sense of a world where great power rivalry, war and competition for resources are not ghosts of history but present realities?From the Middle East to Ukraine to the South China Sea, world leaders are confronted by complex crises with no easy solution in sight. US journalist, author and foreign policy advisor Robert D. Kaplan thinks t…

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Active Embodiment 15:02

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode In this bonus episode, we discuss the new course to come out of the Spiritual Psychology of Acting – Active Embodiment. We chat about what is and give all the details of how you can study it. Request the Free Active Embodiment Intro Recording: https://spiritualpsychologyofacting.com/cour…

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Building a Successful Career with Special Guest Richard Brake 1:30:27

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We conclude our third season of the podcast by chatting to the brilliant, Richard Brake. If you don’t recognise the name, you will most definitely recognise the face as Richard has starred in a ton of movies and tv series over the last 20 years. After landing a supporting role in Christo…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Well-Tempered Power: The Rule of Law in Theory & Practice – Professor Martin Krygier 1:41:41

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What is the key to ‘well-tempered power’? Can the rule of law be sustained by the law alone, or does it need to be blended with distinct cultural, political, social and economic forces? The Western concept of the ‘rule of law’ has not been applied with equal success in countries globally, many of whom have all the dressings of a legal system includ…

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Life Scripts 1:27:23

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week’s episode is the final part of our mini-series on Transactional Analysis so if you haven’t listened to the previous three parts, do go back and check those out before listening to this one. Our final part is all about Life Scripts – the unconscious life plans we pick up in chil…

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The Psychological Games People Play 1:15:47

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Have you ever found yourself in a conversation that feels strangely familiar, like you’re following a script you’ve played out a hundred times before? Do you ever wonder why certain interactions with others leave you feeling frustrated, confused, or even infuriated? What if I told you th…

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The Art of Authentic Communication 1:25:42

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we are continuing our mini-series on Transactional Analysis – a powerful tool for understanding human behaviour and communication. We build here on the concepts we looked at in last week’s episode so if you haven’t listened to that already go back and familiarise with it before…

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The Psychology of Human Relationships: An Introduction to Transactional Analysis 1:20:23

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week, we are kicking off a special four part mini-series diving into the world of Transactional Analysis – a form of social psychology that explores the dynamics of human interactions and those hidden parts of ourselves that often dictate how we behave in life. For this mini-series,…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Getting Russia Right – Kyle Wilson 1:10:24

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What is Russian exceptionalism? How can we best understand the mindset of Russians and Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure the most effective response to the war on Ukraine? Is there a path forward to ‘getting Russia right’? For our fourth Ramsay Lecture for 2024, the Centre is pleased to present an exploration of this topic – a recorded con…

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Character Archetypes in Mythology 1:14:45

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we’re crossing the threshold and embarking on a journey through the timeless world of character archetypes. Have you ever wondered why certain characters resonate so deeply with us? Why we find ourselves rooting for the hero, delighted by the trickster, or guided by the mentor?…

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Non-Duality and the Actor with Special Guest - Stephen Park 1:15:58

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week features a conversation with American actor, Stephen Park. Stephen has had a varied career working with some of the best directors in the business. After a break out role in Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’, Stephen went onto star in the popular 90s sketch comedy In Living Colo…

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The Chakras for Actors 1:13:08

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we are looking at the Chakras – the energetic centres that influence every facet of our being. In our chat, we explore the ways in which the Chakras impact different areas of our lives – from our physical health and emotional well-being to our creative expression and spiritual …

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Body Language for Actors 1:01:05

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode They say that actions speak louder than words and we’re putting that to the test this week as we explore the topic of non-verbals, commonly known as body language. Understanding and mastering body language can really help an actor deliver a performance that is rooted in truth and that re…

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Finding the Right Agent with Special Guest - Brian Patacca 1:18:31

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode To kick off our third season of the podcast, we chat to the wonderful Brian Patacca. Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 724 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whisperer”. Through his wildly popular online courses (…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Liberal Education in the 21st Century – Andrew Kern 1:37:17

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What is ‘liberal education’? What distinguishes it from vocational education, and even programs of study adopted in many modern liberal arts programs? Can an education focused on ‘knowledge for its own sake’ rather than for professional pursuits and industry careers, hold appeal among current and future generations of scholars? And why is there a r…

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Season 3 Announcement Trailer! 11:51

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We're back! John and Jordan catch up with each other and discuss what exciting content is coming in the new season of the podcast. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsychologyofActingPodcast If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can do so by emailing podcast@spiritu…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Living with Leviathans: Australia in a Multipolar Age – Professor Michael Wesley 1:11:25

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What does it mean for Australia that it is part of the West, but geographically remote from it? Must we choose between our geography and our traditional alliances in this multipolar age? For our second Ramsay Lecture for 2024, the Ramsay Centre is delighted to present an in-person lecture by leading strategic analyst and University of Melbourne Dep…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Navigating between China and the US in Asia - Mike Green, Lavina Lee, Milton Osborne, Sam Roggeveen 1:23:41

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Australia’s complex strategic landscape is situated at the crossroads between two global giants – China and the United States. To help explore the geopolitical challenges, economic considerations, and diplomatic nuances that shape Australia’s role in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region, our expert panellists dissect the evolving dynamics, assess potent…

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The Art of Performance with Special Guest - GRAMMY award winning singer, Catherine Russell 1:23:31

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode For our final episode of this season, we chat to Grammy award winning singer, Catherine Russell. Catherine is an incredibly talented artist who had a career for a number of years as a backing singer with acts like Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie and many more, appearing on over 200…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Is the West eccentric? – Rémi Brague 1:09:24

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For our ninth Ramsay Lecture for 2023, the Centre is delighted to present an exploration of the topic Is the West eccentric? in a recorded conversation between Centre CEO Professor Simon Haines and esteemed French philosopher Rémi Brague, best-selling author and Professor Emeritus of Arabic and Religious Philosophy at the University of Paris, the S…

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Where Do Ideas Come From? 1:04:38

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Creating and developing our own projects is a great way of staying proactive as an actor. But how do we find that initial inspiration? What can we do to unlock the creative potential we all have hidden away? In this final part of our series on Storytelling, we discuss what questions we c…

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The Hero's Journey 59:17

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode We continue our deep dive into storytelling this week by focusing on the work of Joseph Campbell and what he called ‘The Hero’s Journey’ – a narrative structure found in myths, legends, and stories from diverse cultures all around the world. Drawing on examples from popular plays and fil…

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The Seven Qualities of a Great Director/Playwright 1:16:07

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we begin a three-part look into storytelling by examining the world of the director. Whether in theatre or film, what makes a director great? And what similar qualities do we find in great writers? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheSpiritualPsychologyofActingPodcast Che…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Are the History Wars Worth Fighting? – Robert Tombs 1:20:25

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Is our past being misrepresented in our schools, cultural institutions, and the broader society; leading to the history of the West being presented as one only worthy of shame, apology, and reparations? Or are the ‘history wars’ merely an invention of the paranoid, to stir up synthetic controversy and prevent belated recognition of dark sides of ou…

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Navigating the Industry with Special Guest - Martin Delaney 1:00:35

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we chat with actor, Martin Delaney. Martin got his break as a youngster, starring in several productions in London’s West End. His 25-year-long career so far has seen him build a diverse body of work – from kids TV to soaps, from Independent film to American blockbusters. In ou…

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Acting Accents with Special Guest - Sarah Valentine 58:52

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we chat to Accent and Dialect Coach Sarah Valentine. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has forged a career both in front of and behind the camera. She’s also dedicated her life to learning accents and dialects from all across the globe. Using her unique ‘V…

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Shadow Purposes 1:07:41

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Do you ever struggle with procrastination? Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Are you often disappointed that things never seem to go your way? This week, we delve into the fascinating but murky world of Shadow Purposes. In our chat, we discuss why so ma…

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Acting in Audio Drama with Special Guest - Emerald O'Hanrahan 1:10:18

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week, we chat to actor, Emerald O’Hanrahan about the world of Audio Drama. After leaving drama school in 2009, Emerald won the Carleton Hobbs Bursary and has since worked extensively with the BBC, featuring in many productions but is perhaps most well-known for playing Emma Grundy i…

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The Psychology of Emotions 1:20:41

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Emotions are universal – they transcend language and culture, and we all experience them every day. Why is it then they can often make us feel out of control? Why do we get overly angry or sad about things we think are unimportant to us? Why do our emotions sometimes lead us to act in wa…

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Special Guest - Eddie Marsan 1:03:02

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode To kick off our second season, we welcome award-winning actor Eddie Marsan. One of the hardest working and most versatile actors in the industry today, Eddie has worked with the likes of Mike Leigh, Martin Scorsese, Guy Ritchie, and Steven Spielberg. Over the course of the last 25 years …

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Who Will Save Us Now? Searching for Meaning in an Age of Unbelief – John Carroll 1:09:53

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If the modern West is both statistically and culturally no longer Christian, who will save us now? What remains? Are we still searching for meaning in an age of unbelief? To help explore the psyche of the post-Christian West, the Ramsay Centre is pleased to present our sixth Ramsay Lecture for 2023, Professor John Carroll on Who Will Save Us Now? S…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: A Reflection on Liberal Education - An exclusive panel discussion with Emily Langston, Simon Haines and Stephen McInerney 1:07:31

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What is liberal education? How is it different from professional or practical education? What does it set out to do and how does it form us? To help uncover some of the distinctive features of liberal arts and great books programs, the Ramsay Centre is delighted to present our seventh Ramsay lecture event for 2023: a panel discussion comprising lea…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: Secondary Education: Laying the Foundation - An exclusive panel discussion with Elena Douglas, Sarah Golsby-Smith and Elizabeth Stone 1:41:23

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Is our secondary education at risk of becoming second-rate? Is the curriculum too fragmented and lacking in rigour? Have we focused too much on new trends in education while neglecting a knowledge-rich approach? Can we reverse the trajectory in international rankings by returning to fundamentals and laying better foundations? To help uncover some o…

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Human Zoology for Actors 47:02

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode It’s our final episode of this current series and this week we delve into the fascinating world of Human Zoology, looking at the work of renowned British zoologist and ethologist, Desmond Morris. In our chat, we explore where we came from as a species, how we adapted to survive, and how …

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Pursuing Acting Later In Life with Special Guest - Duncan Hess 54:44

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we welcome another guest to the podcast – British actor, Duncan Hess. Duncan first made a name for himself as a director, working for over 40 years making television for the BBC. Although acting was always his first love, it wasn’t until well into his late 50s that Duncan decid…

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The Actor's Ego 1:01:09

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Do you ever find yourself feeling superior or inferior? Are you constantly thinking about the past or the future, or feel the need to label yourself and others? It could be your ego interfering with your life. So, how do we quieten that voice in our head and is the ego all bad? This week…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: WEIRD Minds: How religion, marriage and the family made the West psychologically peculiar and particularly prosperous - An exclusive lecture by Dr Joseph Henrich 1:24:10

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Do people in the West think differently to other populations across the globe? Are they psychologically peculiar? If so, why: and what role has this point of difference played in the rise of the industrialised world, and the recent dominance and prosperity of the West? In order to explore the WEIRD nature of the West and how it was created, the Ram…

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Commercial Acting with Special Guest - Bill Coelius 1:09:24

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we welcome our second guest to the podcast – American film and television actor, Bill Coelius. For our American audience, you may recognise Bill’s face as he’s acted in over 50 commercials throughout his career. In our chat we discuss what it’s like auditioning for commercials …

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Playing Villains 1:07:35

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode The Joker, Moriarty, Darth Vader, Norman Bates, Sauron, Voldemort…the list of classic villains we all love to hate is endless. Whether in the rise in popularity of true crime stories or in the indelible performances of Oscar winning screen actors, people are obsessed with the dark side o…

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All About Love 1:03:57

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we weigh in on one of the most studied yet misunderstood topics – love. It exists in all cultures around the world, and is the subject of countless movies, novels, pieces of music and artwork throughout human history. In fact, it’s hard to imagine any of us would be here withou…

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Special Guest - Paul Blackthorne 1:27:05

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode This week we welcome our very first guest to the podcast – English film and television actor, Paul Blackthorne. You may recognise him from the superhero drama series Arrow, in which he played the character Quentin Lance for eight years. Making a name for himself in hit television series’…

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The Art of Auditioning 52:27

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode The audition is the all-important step for an actor landing the role, whether in person or more commonly now by self-tape - but very often actors dread the process and don’t set themselves up to do a good job. It can be scary stepping into the unknown territory of an audition and it’s ea…

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Meditation and the Actor 1:10:02

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Send us a Message - let us know what you think of the episode Meditation is the cornerstone of the Spiritual Psychology of Acting, but what exactly is it and how can it help us in our day to day lives? John and Jordan discuss in detail not just the general health benefits but also why meditation is a useful practice for the actor. Find out how it c…