Best M C P Productions Podcasts (2025)

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

1d ago57:28

57:28

In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

2d ago52:03

52:03

Pack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing …

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

15d ago59:27

59:27

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal lif…

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

16d ago55:53

55:53

When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave t…

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

22d ago45:45

45:45

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined in the bookshop’s writing studio by Anna Whitwham, author of Soft Tissue Damage, a raw and electrifying memoir of grief, boxing, and womanhood. Following her mother’s death, Whitwham trained and fought competitively as a boxer—an act of both healing and reckoning. She discusses how physical pain can become a la…

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

29d ago56:43

56:43

In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, celebrated Danish author Solvej Balle returns to the bookshop she once called home to discuss her monumental literary project On the Calculation of Volume. The novel’s protagonist, Tara Selter, finds herself reliving November 18th—again and again—opening up a profound meditation on time, mem…

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

1M ago48:45

48:45

Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah sits down with Adam Biles in store to discuss his new novel, Theft. Their conversation delves into the intricate interplay between personal history and the enduring legacy of colonialism, examines the complex dynamics of family and servitude, and discusses the challenge of transcending inherited narrativ…

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

1M ago38:06

38:06

Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing stra…

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BONUS: Jeremy Pelt on Preserving Jazz Through Storytelling 54:10

2M ago54:10

54:10

For this bonus episode, the Shakespeare and Company podcast welcomes Jeremy Pelt, renowned jazz trumpeter and author of Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz Great Storytellers. In conversation with Alex Freiman, Pelt discusses the evolution of jazz, the influence of oral traditions, and the importance of documenting firsthand accounts from legendary …

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Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

In this episode, we’re joined by novelist and filmmaker Xiaolu Guo to discuss her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. A bold reimagining of Moby-Dick, Guo's novel audaciously swaps the gender of Melville’s narrator and plunges into a world of hidden identities, maritime adventure, and cultural collision. With host Adam Biles, Guo reflects on her perso…

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

2M ago34:34

34:34

A one-dimensional partnership program won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Todd sits down with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric, to explore how brands can build a stronger, more diverse partnership strategy by integrating affiliates, creators, and customer advocates. They discuss the opportunities of converging creators with affiliates, th…

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2016: The Year That Broke Us - with poet and oral-historian Sarah Hesketh 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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In this thought-provoking discussion, poet and oral historian Sarah Hesketh discusses her latest book, 2016 (CB Editions), a powerful exploration of one of the most pivotal years in recent history. Through a poetic and documentary approach, she captures the voices of twelve individuals reflecting on key events that shaped the world—Brexit, Trump’s …

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How Getty Images Builds Seamless B2B Partnerships with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships at Getty Images 44:56

2M ago44:56

44:56

Seamlessly integrating a service into the customer journey is the ultimate goal for most businesses, but finding the right way to do it is key. The best way to reach your audience might be through a partner already in their path, creating a win-win for both brands and the customer. In this episode, Dave sits down with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of S…

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The Power of Voice – Sulaiman Addonia on The Seers 49:28

3M ago49:28

49:28

In this special live recording we dive into The Seers, the mesmerising new novel by Sulaiman Addonia. In conversation with Adam Biles, Addonia shares the story behind his bold, unfiltered novel—written as a single, unbroken paragraph—through the voice of Hannah, an Eritrean refugee navigating love, loss, sexuality, and identity on the streets of Lo…

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Season 6 Exclusive Kick-Off: Dave & Todd’s Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

It’s time to kick off Season 6! In this episode, Dave and Todd sit down together for the first time ever to rewind and reflect on the standout themes from Season 5, after speaking with nine highly accomplished industry titans. Get ready to hear their biggest takeaways from Season 5 and dive into all the essential learnings from an action-packed sea…

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Currents: Thrashin' (with Tony S, Lee B, Natalie A, Andre J, Esteban M, and Dina W)) 51:28

3M ago51:28

51:28

In this episode of Currents, Tony Sanchez, Design Director at Funsize, gathers a team of designers to discuss their recent website redesign. Hear from Esteban Marquez, Natalie Armendariz, Andre Jurgensen, Lee Brenner, and Dina Williams as they walk through the project’s journey—from inception to completion. They share: The motivations behind the re…

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Acts of Resistance: Amber Massie-Blomfield on the Power of Art to Shape a Better World 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Amber Massie-Blomfield, author of Acts of Resistance: The Power of Art to Create a Better World. This conversation, recorded in store, dives into the profound role art plays in times of crisis. Amber shares stories of artists who defied oppressive regimes, like Claude Cahun's surrealist resistance i…

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Democracy at Risk: Salomé Saqué on Resisting the Far Right 47:56

4M ago47:56

47:56

In this pivotal episode, Adam Biles speaks with French journalist and author Salomé Saqué about her urgent new book, Résister. Recorded two days after the death of French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen and coinciding with Donald Trump’s second inauguration, this conversation delves into the global rise of far-right movements, their strategies, …

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Currents: New Year, New Me (with Tony S, Lee B, Mari C, and Brooke P) 1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

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In this episode of Currents, Tony Sanchez, Design Director at Funsize, leads a discussion reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. Team members Brooke Pippins, Lee Brenner, and Mari Chamoun share personal highlights and professional insights, discussing challenges like stress management, client expectations, and the integration of AI in design…

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Bloomcast Holiday Special: Watt by Samuel Beckett, Episode 2 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

For the second part of this year’s Bloomcast Holiday Special, Alice, Lex, and Adam get help from novelist Claire-Louise Bennett and Philosophy professor Foad Dizadji-Bahmani to explore how it challenges conventional ideas of narrative, language, and meaning. As always, our Bloomcasters invite listeners into a spirited and thought-provoking conversa…

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Claire-Louise Bennett returns to the Pond 59:56

4M ago59:56

59:56

Originally published by The Stinging Fly Press in Ireland on 2015, Claire-Louise Bennett’s POND found a wider audience with its UK publisher, the then nascent Fitzcarraldo Editions—the paradigm-shifting house that is currently celebrating its 10th birthday. POND is an extraordinarily erudite book, which wears that erudition extraordinarily lightly.…

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Bloomcast Holiday Special: Watt by Samuel Beckett, Episode 1 58:03

4M ago58:03

58:03

Happy Joycension Day! For this year’s Bloomcast Holiday Special, Alice, Lex, and Adam reunited for a lively discussion of Watt by Samuel Beckett, asking: How does Beckett’s minimalist, disintegrative style compare to James Joyce’s expansive, celebratory storytelling? What makes this novel so uniquely absurd and profound? And why does Watt feel both…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

M C P Productions Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Shakespeare and Company Interview

Shakespeare and Company

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The Partnership Economy

David A. Yovanno and Todd Crawford

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The Funsize Show

Funsize

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PEPRN Podcast

Ashley Casey

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

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Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

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BONUS: Jeremy Pelt on Preserving Jazz Through Storytelling 54:10

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Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo 57:03

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

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2016: The Year That Broke Us - with poet and oral-historian Sarah Hesketh 1:02:24

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How Getty Images Builds Seamless B2B Partnerships with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships at Getty Images 44:56

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The Power of Voice – Sulaiman Addonia on The Seers 49:28

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Season 6 Exclusive Kick-Off: Dave & Todd’s Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead 44:14

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Currents: Thrashin' (with Tony S, Lee B, Natalie A, Andre J, Esteban M, and Dina W)) 51:28

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Acts of Resistance: Amber Massie-Blomfield on the Power of Art to Shape a Better World 1:03:32

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Democracy at Risk: Salomé Saqué on Resisting the Far Right 47:56

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Currents: New Year, New Me (with Tony S, Lee B, Mari C, and Brooke P) 1:05:58

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Bloomcast Holiday Special: Watt by Samuel Beckett, Episode 2 1:01:05

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Claire-Louise Bennett returns to the Pond 59:56

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Bloomcast Holiday Special: Watt by Samuel Beckett, Episode 1 58:03