Best L A Times Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.318- BOUNCED Emails = GOLD! ➕ YOU on Netflix, Martha Stewart New Show, Golden Bachelor Update! Jay’s SCOOP 12:29

1h ago12:29

12:29

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson uncovers the hidden value in bounced email addresses and explains why smart marketers shouldn’t ignore this overlooked data. Stick around for his “Since You Didn’t Ask” segment, where he drops fresh TV show recommendations. ================================================================= B…

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Ep. 317 - Switching Careers! w/Dir B2B Marketing Choice Hotels Judd Lewis! Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable! 15:46

2h ago15:46

15:46

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Judd Lewis, Director of B2B Marketing at Choice Hotels. They discuss Judd’s career transitions—from consumer to B2B marketing—along with the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and applying creative marketing tactics across industries. ================================…

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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film 42:30

9m ago42:30

42:30

Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. …

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Are They Stupid? 1:00:25

24m ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Is Shannon Sharp out here strong arming pu**y? Will Big U get a fair trial? ARE THESE MF's STUPID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Canham's Final Deadline, Lovin' Football, Lovely Hurling 32:52

2d ago32:52

32:52

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week included Ken on Canham, making football great again. Bohs beating Rovers, Paul Flynn on fabulous football, Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall on hurling's hectic draws, and we have "fun and games" coming on Friday too. Get daily shows for just a fiver a month – no contracts, no sign-up fee, no …

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Ep.316 - [Limited Series]🥫SPAMAGEDDON🥫Biggest Email Deliverability MYTHS! 10:28

2d ago10:28

10:28

In this first episode of Spamageddon—a five‑part crossover between Email After Hours and Do This, Not That—hosts Jay Schwedelson, Guy Hanson, and Danielle Gallant tackle the biggest myths in email deliverability while keeping things lively with a rapid‑fire “You Have Ten Seconds” game. 📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧 PODCAST CROSSOVER WITH: ➡️Email After Hours Podcast …

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The ethics of publishing posthumous diaries, Pianist Igor Levit, and Memorials to great women. 42:06

23m ago42:06

42:06

As the journals of the American writer Joan Didion (based on conversations with her psychiatrist) are published, writer and journalist Rachel Cooke and Alan Taylor, editor of actor Alan Rickman's diaries, discuss the challenges, responsibilities and ethics of posthumously publishing the diaries of great writers, artists and actors. Acclaimed German…

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DCR768 – Drumcode Radio Live - ANII studio mix from Ibiza 1:00:15

2h ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This week on Drumcode Live we have a studio mix from ANII, recorded in Ibiza, Spain.

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Ep. 315- Ask Us ANYTHING❓Go VIRAL With Smart Controversy (and Why Idol > The Voice)🎤 11:32

2h ago11:32

11:32

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson tackles listener questions—mixing smart marketing advice with lighthearted personal takes. Learn how “stealth controversy” can spike engagement and find out which singing‑competition show really produces stars. ================================================================= Best Moments: …

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Dante's Inferno in Jamaica, Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time re-examined, Shakespeare's first theatre 42:32

24h ago42:32

42:32

Jamaica's former poet laureate, Lorna Goodison, on setting Dante's Inferno on the island of her birth; Journalist Joanna Moorhead on Pope Francis' relationship with the arts; Poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts on writing a form-breaking book to re-examine French composer Olivier Messiaen's form-breaking masterwork - Quartet for the End of …

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Ep. - 314- NEW Canva TIPS! 🖼️ Bye Bluesky? 🥴Wrestlemania?? What’s Up THIS WEEK 8:52

1d ago8:52

8:52

In this What’s Up This Week edition of Do This, Not That—brought to you by Marigold—host Jay Schwedelson delivers a rapid rundown of the latest marketing updates, tech developments, and a dose of personal nostalgia. ================================================================= Best Moments: (00:54) Canva’s new LinkedIn video‑creation templates …

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JMW Turner: 250th anniversary of Britain's greatest painter 42:24

1d ago42:24

42:24

Mr. Turner director Mike Leigh, art historian Charlotte Mullins and senior curator at Tate Amy Concannon join Tom Sutcliffe to celebrate the life and work of JMW Turner, as we approach the 250th anniversary of his birth. Also in this edition, David Hockney on Turner's skill as an artist, Alvaro Barrington talks about his continuing influence on art…

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Ep 3228: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi - 21/04/25 54:25

2d ago54:25

54:25

ope Francis, who died today aged 88, once told the players of Celtic FC that the essence of sport lay in 'gratuitousness', to give of yourself without expecting something in return. The idealism of his message doesn't resound widely in top-level football, where the contrasting experiences of two current stars expose the calculating self-interest th…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==>How to AUDIT Your Marketing?<== | BATHROOM Break #52 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That) 11:47

6d ago11:47

11:47

In this episode of Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray (The Marketing Millennials) and Jay Schwedelson (Do This, Not That) talk through why every marketer should run a quick‑but‑thorough audit when the economy gets wobbly. Along the way they riff on White Lotus, Mission Impossible, and where Tom Cruise fits into your KPI dashboard. ================…

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Ep.312- ULTIMATE Landing Page Test Ideas!🧠 (Conversion Rate INCREASE!)| Jay’s SCOOP 12:42

5d ago12:42

12:42

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson tackles the concerning norm where only 10% of landing page visitors convert—offering simple, actionable tips to move that needle. Dubbed “10 percenter” tactics, these small changes can each improve conversion rates by around 10%. From form layout and button copy to trust badges and consiste…

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Ep. 311- How the 'Forgetting Curve' Impacts All of Us!🟪w/Editor of Event Industry News - Adam Parry🟪 21:40

9d ago21:40

21:40

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Adam Parry, the cofounder and editor of Event Industry News—often referred to as the “Yoda of events.” They dive into a fascinating discussion about the “forgetting curve,” a concept dating back to the 1880s that explains how humans lose information over time, and how it applies to…

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Review: Alex Garland's film Warfare, Audition by Katie Kitamura, Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng on stage 42:20

6d ago42:20

42:20

Alex Garland's latest film Warfare, which is co-directed by US military veteran Ray Mendoza turns back the clock back nearly twenty years to reconstruct a real-life surveillance mission in Iraq. Film critic Tim Robey and journalist Zing Tsjeng give their verdict on the analysis of the theatre of war, which unfolds in real time. They've also been to…

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World Service Rory Mania (And Other Less Important Sporting Events) 28:15

6d ago28:15

28:15

Well, that was something. Rory McIlroy's Masters win rightly managed to make it into most of our conversations this week, and we're not even done yet - Lawrence Donegan is slated to do his victory lap tomorrow on the World Service after finally seeing his pre-tournament prediction line up with reality. Ken also sat down with Sol Campbell yesterday,…

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Ep. 310 - What is AGENTIC AI? Bloomreach CMO Amanda Cole breaks down the future of AI and Ecommerce! 12:54

6d ago12:54

12:54

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Amanda Cole, CMO of Bloomreach, to explain the increasingly important concept of Agentic AI and how it’s revolutionizing e-commerce and marketing. They explore how consumers are already interacting with AI agents, the future of voice-activated e-commerce experiences, and the essent…

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Photographer Susan Meiselas, The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Musical Instrument Manufacturers, Author Ewan Morrison. 42:18

7d ago42:18

42:18

American documentary photographer and President of the Magnum Foundation Susan Meiselas speaks about her fifty-year career, as she receives the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, and as her work goes on display at Somerset House in London. We hear how President Trump's economic tariffs are affec…

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DCR767 – Drumcode Radio Live - Timmo studio mix from Sofia 59:57

7d ago59:57

59:57

This week on Drumcode Live we have a studio mix from Timmo, recorded in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Ep. 309- Ask Us ANYTHING❓SECRET to AI Viral Content! What is Prompt Jacking? ➕ Kardashian Crumbl Cookies? 🍪 9:49

11d ago9:49

9:49

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson takes on two questions in the “Ask Us Anything” segment—one about leveraging ChatGPT’s free image generator for social media content, and a “ridiculous” question about the Kardashians. Jay shares practical AI hacks for going viral on social platforms, as well as his candid thoughts on the K…

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Ryan Coogler on Sinners, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, Book Bans in the US 42:24

8d ago42:24

42:24

US director Ryan Coogler on his supernatural horror film, Sinners. Anne Sebba discusses her new book, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, about the orchestra formed in 1943 among the female prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. And as a new report looking at so-called book banning in the United States is published, we talked to au…

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DTNT - 308 - LinkedIn TIPS! 🧲 New Subject Line TRENDS! Pickleball?🥒 What’s Up THIS WEEK 9:28

8d ago9:28

9:28

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson delivers his weekly quick-hit roundup of marketing trends, business news, and pop culture observations. From LinkedIn’s new video performance data and email subject line tips for economic uncertainty to the Major League Pickleball rebrand, Jay keeps you informed on what’s happening and why …

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Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Dr Who, Anthony Horowitz on Marble Hall Murders 42:17

9d ago42:17

42:17

Director and Screenwriter PJ Hogan, creator of the 1994 comedy Muriel's wedding, speaks to Samira Ahmed about the new musical adaptation of his film. With lead actors leaving, and ratings down, there are questions about the future of Doctor Who. Author John Higgs, and entertainment writer Caroline Frost, talk about the past, present and future of t…

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Ep 3223: The Anti-McIlroy, Football: Better Than Ever (But Here are Some Suggestions Anyway) - 14/04/25 1:13:49

9d ago1:13:49

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After Rory McIlroy’s open heart captivated the world last night, we identify the anti-McIlroy who has become the symbol of the Premier League 24-25. We survey the gallant efforts of the sports media to spin gold out of the straw of the past weekend and inspect some of the suggestions that have been put forward to revive football as a spectacle. Jon…

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Ep 3222: The Drought Is Over, The Grand Slam Secured, Long Live Rory McIlroy - 14/04/25 1:00:57

9d ago1:00:57

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After what must surely have been one of the most amazing days of sport any of us has ever seen, Rory McIlroy did what it often seemed he never would: won at Augusta and joined the very, very short list of golfers who've won a career Grand Slam. And he did it in the most 'Rory McIlroy at The Masters' way imaginable. We're joined in studio by Malachy…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==>7 Deadly Sins of MARKETING!<== | BATHROOM Break #51 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That) 10:58

9d ago10:58

10:58

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray from The Marketing Millennials and Jay Schwedelson from Do This Not That dive into the seven deadly sins of marketing. With a mix of practical advice and playful banter, they cover common pitfalls marketers should avoid. ================================================================= 00:4…

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Ep. 307 - Secrets to Google Reviews w/GUEST: Studio 28 Tattoos Owner TJ Cantwell! 21:01

10d ago21:01

21:01

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews TJ Cantwell, owner of Studio 28 Tattoos in New York City. They discuss the importance of customer reviews, how to handle negative feedback, and the secrets behind running a successful tattoo business. ================================================================= Best Moments:…

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Ep.306- ULTIMATE Subject Line Test Ideas!🧠| Jay’s SCOOP 12:57

12d ago12:57

12:57

In this episode of "Do This, Not That," host Jay Schwedelson dives into the ultimate tactics for writing email subject lines that can significantly boost open rates. He presents actionable strategies based on data analytics from over 6 billion emails, offering marketers insights for creating compelling email subject lines. Divided into three catego…

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Ep. 305- How to Stay in the INBOX! w/GUEST: Michael Barber CMO of StarTech.com & Top Email EXPERT in U.S.! 15:45

17d ago15:45

15:45

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Michael Barber, formerly the head of global marketing and managing director of Grow Schools UK. He is now the CMO of StarTech.com. They discuss email marketing myths, strategies for improving email deliverability, and building a culture of testing within organizations. Michael sh…

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Review: Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes in The Return, On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle, Holy Cow film 42:06

15d ago42:06

42:06

Classics professor Edith Hall and writer Lawrence Norfolk join Tom to review The Return, a retelling of the end of Homer’s Odyssey, where the hero Odysseus returns to his kingdom decades after the battle of Troy to find his wife Queen Penelope fending off suitors out to take his throne. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche talk to Tom …

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Ken's Prem, Prince William's Tactics Truck, Bottle Cork, Responsibility For Rory 28:35

13d ago28:35

28:35

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Ken on his all-time Prem XI, Prince William's tactics masterclass before the Villa PSG game, Cork's march to an inevitable All Ireland hurling title and we ask Lawrence Donegan to take responsibility for Rory not yet winning The Masters. We also covered Munster's magic day in …

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RBX Addresses Suge Knight, Gossip and The R.I.C.O Act 1:00:30

17d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Steele & MC Eiht sit down with the homie RBX who addresses his former CEO Suge Knight's recent comments, Why the content creators who push BS do so because they don't have talent, him and Snoop Dogg's family ties and why the boy's are passing out RICO charges like free cheese in 1986.. Tap N See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tracy Chapman, the Arthur Miller moment in UK theatres, Rock Royalty 42:03

14d ago42:03

42:03

Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman talks about the re-release of her eponymous debut album after 35 years, about how those songs of oppression and aspiration, written so long ago, speak to us today, and about going from almost unknown to world famous in one performance. We ask two directors of productions of The Crucible (by Scottish Ballet, and at Sh…

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DCR766 – Drumcode Radio Live - Linska studio mix from Los Angeles 1:02:01

14d ago1:02:01

1:02:01

This week on Drumcode Live we have a studio mix from Linska, recorded in Los Angeles, USA.

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Ep. 304- Ask Us ANYTHING❓ Marketing BUDGETS Cut? Easy No Cost Wins! 😕 Dating Advice? 13:10

18d ago13:10

13:10

In this episode of the "Do This, Not That" podcast, host Jay Schwedelson tackles pressing marketing questions, including how to keep lead generation alive amid budget cuts. With a blend of humor and actionable advice, Jay not only shares his personal anecdotes but also presents innovative, low-cost strategies marketers can implement right away. ===…

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Kym Marsh on Abigail's Party, Severance creator Dan Erickson, film franchises in flux 42:38

14d ago42:38

42:38

Kym Marsh on stepping into the iconic role of Beverly in theatre classic Abigail's Party as the play opens at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Film critic Hannah Strong and George Pundek, co-host of the Pulp Kitchen film podcast, on why so many of the big film franchises are facing difficulties. Severance creator Dan Erickson on making a t…

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Ep. 303- ▶️TARIFFS Impact on YOUR Marketing! (no politics!)💡What's Up THIS WEEK! and NETFLIX: 'The Life List' worth watching or not? 10:02

19d ago10:02

10:02

In this episode of "Do This, NOT That," host Jay Schwedelson dives into the current marketing landscape, particularly focusing on the implications of tariffs and the importance of adjusting marketing strategies during uncertain economic conditions. Jay emphasizes three critical tactics—transparency, value, and stability—that marketers must leverage…

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Manhunt play by Robert Icke, new Edwardians exhibition, film director Waris Hussein 42:44

16d ago42:44

42:44

Theatre director Robert Icke's production of Oedipus won best revival and a best actress award for Lesley Manville at last night's Olivier Awards - but his new play Manhunt is now demanding his attention at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The drama focuses on the story of Raoul Moat who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her new boyfriend bef…

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Ep 3217: A Red Weekend, Crowley Does A ROG, The Coombes Block, Bonkers In Bordeaux - 07/04/25 51:44

16d ago51:44

51:44

If you felt some almost imperceptible shift in the world this weekend, the minutest tilting of the Earth on its axis, perhaps, there can only be one coherent explanation: it was the county of Cork and the province of Munster reclaiming their positions at the centre of the sporting universe. The first righting of the celestial wrong came in the Stad…

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Ep 3216: Damp Manchester, Kevin de Baller, Reynolds Is Cooking - 07/04/25 1:05:29

17d ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Ken, Branno and Mark went to Dalymount Park in search of vitriol - and they found it - but also nearly all of the other emotions on an evening that veered wildly between blind rage and helpless laughter. If everyone can agree the LOI is in a good place the same is not universally said of the Premier League where most of the teams are giving the imp…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==>Does REPOSTING on Social Help or Hurt Engagement?<== | BATHROOM Break #50 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That) 11:37

21d ago11:37

11:37

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson dish out quick marketing tips while celebrating Jay's birthday. They also discuss reposting strategies across social media platforms and share insights on content curation. BTW! GURU Conference is back!!! 🔥Registration is now OPEN! The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKE…

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The Man Who Caught Fat Joe Stealing 1:11:57

23d ago1:11:57

1:11:57

We sit down with royalty recovery specialist Gongu Roach. Gongu has recovered millions of dollars in stolen publishing & royalties for several recording artist, most notably the late Big Pun's estate for his wife and children who were homeless when Fat Joe refused to pay. Press play to hear this crazy sh** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Ep. 302- 35% Increase in CONVERSIONS! New Trend➡️"We saw you looked at this... 📺 What I am WATCHING? | Jay’s SCOOP 11:45

23d ago11:45

11:45

In this episode of "Do This, Not That," host Jay Schwedelson dives into a transformative trend in marketing: transparency. He discusses how sharing the data you have on your customers can significantly enhance communication and engagement. By being upfront about the customer's actions, marketers can foster a stronger connection that drives conversi…

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Ep. 301- PODCASTING Secrets! w/GUEST:🎙️"Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast"🎙️Host: Courtney Elmer! 22:34

24d ago22:34

22:34

In this episode of "Do This, Not That," host Jay Schwedelson interviews Courtney Elmer, founder of PodLaunch and host of "Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast." They dive deep into the world of podcasting, exploring everything from why it's not too late to start a podcast to the secrets of ranking on the charts and setting realistic expectations fo…

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Reviews of Mobland, The Most Precious of Cargoes and Giuseppe Penone exhibition 42:27

20d ago42:27

42:27

Nancy Durrant and Jason Solomons join Tom to review:The new offering from Guy Ritchie, Mobland, with familiar themes of drug gangs and violence and starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, amongst others.Giuseppe Penone's Thoughts in the Roots exhibition which is in and outside the Serpentine gallery, expanding on the significance of trees…

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Ref Squid Games, Making Art, GAA Football Championship Preview 47:59

20d ago47:59

47:59

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu. Join in the fun for just a fiver a month – no contracts, no sign-up fee, no minimum stay, no hidden charges, and no ads. Head to secondcaptains.com/join for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tilda Swinton, Michael Sheen on the new Welsh National Theatre, Richard Burton's influential teacher 42:13

21d ago42:13

42:13

Tilda Swinton talks about her role in Joshua Oppenheimer's post-apocalyptic musical film The End, and about her intention to take a break from acting, Actor and artistic director of the new Welsh National Theatre Michael Sheen, and screenwriter Russell T Davies reveal plans for the company's first season. Plus we discuss the influence of schoolmast…

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DCR765 – Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Studio Club, Malaga 2:57:10

21d ago2:57:10

2:57:10

This week on Drumcode Live we have a live mix from Adam Beyer recorded at Studio Club in Malaga, Spain

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