Best Lily Canter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 106 Ultra Women Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson 59:39

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This week we have a follow up interview with Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson authors of the highly acclaimed book Ultra Women - the trailblazers defying sexism in sport. The book has been shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards and Emma and Lily talk to us about the busy 6 months since the book came out! Check out episode 80 …

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Ultra Women with Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter 27:10

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Back in 2019, ultra runner Jasmin Paris made headlines when she smashed the Montane Spine Race, winning the 268-mile race in the depths of winter outright – while still breastfeeding. Her story was sold as an outlier – woman wins mixed race – but there are a lot of them about, particularly when it comes to ultra-endurance running, swimming and cycl…

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Ultra Women, by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson 58:30

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Send us a text Recently, a trend has captured public attention: female athletes have been beating the strongest male contenders, in the toughest races in the world, races designed for men. In Ultra Women, the authors (who are themselves endurance athletes) delve into the surprising science of sporting performance to explore the physiological and ps…

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The Bush Telegraph: Rage against the (old washing) machine 25:45

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Are you angry? Like really angry? Of course you are. Well, does Hannah have a dinner service for you. This week, she and Mick are asking whether the justice system is about to get a little less just, looking at the newly discovered age epochs of the human brain, celebrating having a bank account, and metaphorically smashing small TVs with a sledgeh…

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Rated or Dated: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) 29:45

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Christmas already? We know. But can we redeem ourselves if it’s Christmas by way of Jeannot Szwarc’s cult classic, Santa Claus: The Movie? A box office flop, it was nonetheless a hit in the UK, thanks to Dudley Moore’s turn as Patch the ambitious elf, some delightful animatronic reindeer, and top baddy-ing by John Lithgow. But will we agree? Learn …

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Have you heard the good news, with Generation Rent 23:58

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All hail the Renters’ Rights Act, the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, which officially comes into play next May. It’s a bundle of positive news for tenants in private housing, not least the ditching of section 21 “no fault” evictions. So Mick got on the Zoom with Bismah Naqui from Generation Rent, an organisation that…

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Cindy Reymond spots an opportunity in women’s football 26:03

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Cindy Reymond is one of the eight women secretary generals who represented host cities during this summer’s UEFA Women’s Euro in Switzerland. That’s right: they were all women. Jen catches up with Cindy to chat about her city of Geneva, what it takes to plan a major sporting event, not being the only woman in the room for a change, and why anyone w…

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Alice Loxton is walking through history 26:54

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When Queen Eleanor died, her husband - Edward I - ordered that 12 enormous crosses be built along the route her body had travelled back to London. Some survive today. Historian Alice Loxton decided to walk that route on the same days. Which sadly for her, was December. Alice tells Hannah about that journey and her new book Eleanor: A 200-Mile Walk …

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The Bush Telegraph: Whoa! Back to the island 29:07

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Jen gets a swift and thoroughly unexpected trip through US political rumours this week, as Hannah looks at the latest from across the Atlantic. Plus there's skorts, sports and women-only carriages. What more do you need? Saturday Night Live on edited Trump speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SesRWE02PIU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Rated or Dated: Misery (1990) 37:47

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Another week, another one of film’s most villainous women: this time it’s deranged devotee Annie Wilkes, a role which bagged Kathy Bates an Oscar for mangling the feet, mind and spirit of novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan). Its credentials are impeccable, with a William Goldman screenplay based on Stephen King’s novel directed by Rob Reiner. But, a…

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Sarah Grant on history’s most fashionable queen 27:17

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More than two centuries since her execution, Marie Antoinette continues to influence fashion and culture, and is now the subject of a major new exhibition at the V&A South Kensington, Marie Antoinette Style. Jen catches up with senior curator of the exhibition, Sarah Grant, to talk about the ill-fated former queen of France, why she still fascinate…

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Episode 105 Secret Marathon 50:09

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Today Paul talks about his cheeky last minute secret marathon only 3 weeks after running York and a week before taking on the backyard ultra! Its an interesting insight into how quickly the body can recover from one big run before taking on the next and why Paul decided to go for it! See what you think and let us know the times you have done this! …

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I, Spy (with Agnes O'Casey) 24:26

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There are a lot of spies in pop culture right now. This pleases Hannah immensely, so she jumped at the chance to get on the Zoom with Agnes O’Casey to talk about her role in upcoming play, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, based on John Le Carre's best-selling book. They chat about spies and why we're so fascinated with them, Agnes's role in anoth…

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The Bush Telegraph: Another workplace ruined 27:22

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Bloody women. Is there anything they won’t ruin? Well, Mick and Jen take a stab at this week’s news, in which some institutions are too busy ruining themselves to notice: they’re looking at you the BBC and NHS Trusts. There’s also Spinderella, Stevens, and Jen very much NOT talking about Mary Earps in JOTB. Honest. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Rated or Dated: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 35:25

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You know, the one with the good guy versus the evil nurse. Or is it? One of many questions we'll be asking as we watch Miloš Forman's Oscar botherer, set on a ward in a mental health hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Standard Issue

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Hollie McNish: Virgin 26:55

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One of our firm favourites, poet Hollie McNish’s latest collection, Virgin, explores a six-letter word with outsized power. A power that should also be outdated, but is sadly not. It is, as you’d expect from Hollie, a brilliant collection, packed with humour, rage, beauty, heartbreak and hope. She and Mick chat about dangerous words, what ‘virgin’ …

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Supplementary Ruth Tongue on nutrition 30:16

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Instagram is a right old pain in the proverbial when it comes to advertising, and our Jen has noticed she’s suddenly getting A LOT of ads targeted at peri/menopausal women. Nutritional supplements promise women everything from a peachy bum to a sound night’s sleep, but how much of it is actually true? So she jumped on the Zoom with Ruth Tongue, nut…

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Episode 104 Becky Lyne 1:14:59

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This week we have a brilliant interview with Becky Lyne who ran for GB at the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games in the 800m. Becky chats about how she got into running and became an elite athlete and then about her transition to establishing her own business Graceful Running to help runners grow, develop and thrive. Find out more he…

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Flicking #67: Wicked 37:56

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There’s no doubt that Yosra’s picked* one of last year’s juggernauts: John M Chu’s cinematic take on Winnie Holzman’s ridiculously successful musical version of Gregory Maguire’s dark adult novel reimagining the L Frank Baum children’s books that became a 1939 film classic still beloved today. Phew! That’s a whole load of fan bases to tickle. But w…

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The Bush Telegraph: Dawn of the Planet of the Arbury Apes!!!!!! 31:47

21d ago31:47

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There's a cryptid been spotted in Cambridge and it's far from the least believable thing you'll hear in today's podcast, where Mickey and Hannah are chatting about exclamation marks, assisted dying, renters' rights and AI being bad for older women in the workforce. * If you're missing your Jenny Off The Blocks fix, get over to our Substack where Je…

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Rated or Dated: Charlie’s Angels (2000) 26:17

22d ago26:17

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The Destiny’s Child theme tune celebrated all the women being independent, but – question - how appropriate are those lyrics for McG’s 2000 “action-comedy” film version of the 1970s TV series? Was it made for Jen, Hannah and Mick? Was it made for any women? And how many Susan Faludi references can Mick fit into a single episode? Learn more about yo…

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Selling cowboy country with Ellie House 26:12

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Radio 4 and BBC World Service reporter and producer Ellie House makes some really interesting podcasts. Her latest, The Real ‘Yellowstone’: a battle for the cowboy way of life, focuses on the proposed sale of public land in Montana and the strange political bedfellows that have resulted. Ellie and Hannah also chat about the introduction of National…

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Episode 103 Yorkshire Marathon Fun 49:48

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This week Paul gives a review from his race at the Yorkshire Marathon 2 weeks ago. Paul reflects on the race, how it went, what went well and didnt and the lessons to learn for the future! It was a tough race, but a brilliant event as always. We hope you enjoy! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Fuel For Thought, by Renee McGregor 1:06:55

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Send us a text Link for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet https://caffeinebullet.com/RUNNINGBOOK Discount automatically applied and visible on checkout Support the show Any feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social…

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Outside The Box October 2025 55:16

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It's another OTB of two halves this month, with Mickey joining Hannah to chat about Riot Women, Only Murders In The Building, The Last Frontier and High Potential. Then Jen tag teams in to talk about Slow Horses, Coldwater, Blue Lights and How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Bush Telegraph: What a faff 26:46

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As the concept of ID cards rears its ugly head once again, Hannah and Jen are asking if Keir Starmer’s revolutionary way of eliminating faff will be as effective as Brexit in terms of reducing bureaucracy. Elsewhere, it seems the Home Office could do with some help in getting its day job done. Meanwhile, Henry VIII is repping Sexism of the Week via…

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Interview with a book publisher 33:52

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In this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. The independent publisher specialises in working with journalists and publishes a range of non-fiction books. Canbury Press championed Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport - the book written by podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson. In thi…

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Rated or Dated: The Long Good Friday (1980) 30:34

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Or is it the long good objectification of a young Pierce Brosnan? Mick, Hannah and Jen are here to prove a Rated or Dated can be both, as they watch the cornerstone British gangster flick written by Barrie Keefe, directed by John Mackenzie, and which made a full-blown film star out of the late, great Bob Hoskins. He’s joined by a host of familiar f…

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There she goes, Gosia Buzzanca’s Beautiful World 25:28

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As an 18-year-old in search of freedom and adventure, Gosia Buzzanca left her small hometown of Poznan, Poland, eventually settling in Wales. In her new book, There She Goes, My Beautiful World, she charts her physical and emotional journey, teenage traumas, love and loss. Jen chats to Gosia about her book, growing up in Poland, post-Brexit immigra…

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Episode 102 Jon Steele Hardmoors Race Director 1:29:43

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This week we feature a brilliant interview with Hardmoors Race Director Jon Steele. Jon and his wife Shirley have spent years building Hardmoors into one of the best, toughest and most inclusive race series in the UK, with some amazing events. Jon talks all about Hardmoors, how it grew, what it means and the future, whilst also fitting in his own r…

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The Bush Telegraph: Allegedly... 28:45

1M ago28:45

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With the Grand Old Duke of York’s title now vacant, Mick and Jen visit the horrific allegations against Prince (for now) Andrew, made in Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, and his other right royal cock-ups. There's more horror, this time in England's maternity wards. But fear not, there's also some joy, including puppies – 13 of ‘em! Woof! – a …

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Using AI 52:40

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In the podcast today we dig into the hot topic of using AI as a journalist. We have expert advice from AI Media trainer Harriet Meyer and award-winning freelance health journalist Rosie Taylor. We talk about AI generated content, whether the robots are coming to take our jobs and how to use AI to your advantage. It's a meaty episode! Guests Harriet…

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Rated or Dated: The Proposition (2005) 29:39

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Can an Australian film be a Western? Can one female character represent all of womankind? Is this the best Ray Winstone? And, most importantly, who's this Nick Cave fella? Find out all the answers, as we watch John Hillcoat's blood-stained, sun-baked drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Saskia Flower on Lee Miller 27:26

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Model, muse, photographer, and war correspondent: Lee Miller's career covered a lot of ground. What a woman. And now at Tate Britain, you can see the most extensive exhibition of all aspects of her work the UK has seen to date. Assistant curator of the exhibition Saskia Flower catches up with Jen to chat about what's in the exhibition, Miller’s ext…

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Episode 101 how not to slow down 53:43

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Today is all about the power of the brain! We talk about the evidence around the psychology of running and what can help you in your quest for improvement based on this opinion paper; BPS review on: Psychological strategies to resist slowing down or stopping during endurance activity: An expert opinion paper https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsse…

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The internet isn't just dangerous for girls, with Tir Dhondy 23:27

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We talk a lot on Standard Issue about how young women are victimised online, but young men are increasingly at risk too. Something terrifyingly obvious in Tir Dhondy's latest investigation, Blackmailed: The Sextortion Killers, now available to watch on BBC3. Hannah chats to Tir about the victims, the perpetrators and what, if anything, can be done …

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The Bush Telegraph: Not just for men! 17:13

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Credit (albeit reluctant) where credit is due, Donald Trump’s only gone and pulled a blinder. Whether it means long-term peace in the Middle East remains doubtful, but Mick and Hannah are also wondering what’s next for Ukraine. How helpful is the word ‘tomahawk’ to any peace process? There are also – you guessed it – nuns, and a fun-for-some run. L…

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Transcription apps 38:38

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In the podcast today we talk to two experts about transcriptions apps. How, where and why to use them, and what some of the pitfalls may be. Sage Lazzaro a freelance tech journalist shares her tips on getting the best out of Otter.ai while Jack Dearlove explains why he developed a transcription tool for Journo Resources. Guests Sage Lazzaro https:/…

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Chasing the Grid, by Kenneth Posner 1:23:21

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Send us a text Chasing The Grid is the story of the authors physical and spiritual journey running in the Catskill Mountains. Originally wanting to beat the record for climbing all 35 peaks in one outing, Kenneth Posner got injured on his second attempt and needed to find a new goal for his running. His new goal came from a chance encounter while i…

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Rated or Dated: To Die For (1995) 25:46

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Gus van Sant’s black comedy gave Nicole Kidman the opportunity to show her villainous chops to mid-90s audiences. It also took a swipe at a media-obsessed America. But 30 years on, does it feel a bit old hat to modern audiences? What was it trying to say about ambitious women? And bitches – be they crazy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Lorraine Stansbie and Kate Flannery are Iron Ladies 26:37

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Iron Ladies is a new documentary about the women of the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike, a time in which working-class women who found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. They fast became the backbone of the fight: organising pickets; keeping families fed, and raising cash to continue the strike. As Lorraine Stansbie and Kate …

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Anne Odeke’s Even More… Ghost Stories 27:34

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Following her success with Princess Essex and the previous two chapters of Ghost Stories…by Candlelight, Anne Odeke has joined forces with High Tide theatre company to co-write Even More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight. The joint production, with Pentabus Theatre, is currently touring both the east and, indeed, west of the country. Jen chats to Anne a…

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Episode 100 Alison of all trades 43:16

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Today we take a bit of time to chat about why we started the podcast after 2 years and 100 episodes! Thank you to everyone of you who has listened, contributed, supported and helped us along the way, its been a team effort! Paul also chats about his marathon training as he prepares for York next week! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching…

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The rhyme and reason of history 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Catherine Clarke's new book - and accompanying Radio 4 series - A History of England in 25 Poems, tackles the big issues. And the smaller ones, too. Hannah chats to her about how poetry has helped shape our view of England and whether that view is accurate, as well the importance of local history and her role as the Director of Victoria County Hist…

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The Bush Telegraph: Quick, get Taylor Swift in the title, it's good SEO 32:03

2M ago32:03

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If you're planning a trip to Europe or to leave your bike at a train station, or both, Hannah and Jen have got big news this week. Also, there's a new Archbishop of Canterbury, a woman no less. Who exactly? Doesn't matter. Or so it seems. You know who is good for clicks though? Taylor Swift. Best mention her a few times. Plus there's a lot of footb…

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Freelance Rights Guide 47:59

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This week we have two returning guests to talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers. These vital guidelines are a benchmark for freelance journalists to use when discussing rates of pay, contracts, briefs and more, with commissioning editors. Donna Ferguson from Women in Journalism and Jem Collins of Journ…

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Emma Dennis-Edwards is Not Your Superwoman 23:54

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Vicki Sparks is kicking off 22:11

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Following an epic summer of women’s sport, the UEFA Women’s Champions League is back, starting on October 7 and broadcast in its entirety on Disney+. Jen catches up with commentator Vicki Sparks to find out more about bringing the women’s game to the House of Mouse, who Vicki’s backing in this year’s tournament, and how hard it really is to comment…

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Episode 99 Mark Ansell Backyard Ultra 1:02:47

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We have a brilliant interview this week with Mark Ansell who recently completed the Rasselbock Hardwick Hall Backyard Ultra! Mark talks to us about his race, training and running in general and future goals and how he fits it around busy work and family life. Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h…

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Flicking #66: Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry 36:18

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With an awards-bothering central performance from Eka Chavleishvili, Elene Naveriani’s adaptation of Tamta Melashvili’s 2020 novel got smashing reviews across the board. Set in a small, remote village in Georgia, the film brings us Etero, a single, middle-aged woman whose quiet, insular life is exploded by a near-death experience and a sexual awake…