Best M Mcbride Podcasts (2026)

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See It, Say It, Sorted: Jonathan Coe’s Genre-Bending Novel 52:00

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In this episode, Adam Biles welcomes Jonathan Coe to Shakespeare and Company in Paris for a rich, funny, and wide-ranging conversation about Coe’s genre-bending novel The Proof of My Innocence. What begins as a playful pastiche of a cozy crime mystery evolves into three interlocking novellas—a whodunnit, a piece of dark academia, and a fragment of …

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Born Beneath the Headlines // Bishop Wright's Christmas Sermon 2025 14:02

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Send us a text "In the Christmas story, God slips through a birth canal underneath the empire. This star child is born in a borrowed room and takes his first rest in a feeding trough. God chooses vulnerability over visibility and humility over dominance. Christmas helps us to know who God is through God's choices. The child we say we love tonight b…

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Books Matter More Than Ever: A Conversation with Ian Patterson 51:32

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with poet, translator and critic Ian Patterson about Books: A Manifesto, his passionate defence of reading in all its forms. What begins with the construction of a personal library in a converted coach house opens into a wide-ranging meditation on memory, loss, vulnerability …

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Angels 14:42

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Send us a text A life can pivot on a single whispered word. In Matthew 1, Joseph is at a real-world crossroads, balancing righteousness, reputation, and love, until an angelic message reframes his next step. That shift from fear to faithful action changed everything. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the angels we…

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Deserving 16:22

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Send us a text What if hope isn’t tidy or instant, but slow and stubborn—something that holds you when outcomes don’t? In Matthew 11, John the Baptist asks a big question about Jesus. "Are you the one, or should we wait for another?" John's question is really our question. Is Jesus deserving of our faith, hope, and following? In this episode, Melis…

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John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, with Ian Leslie 55:16

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In this live conversation at Shakespeare & Company in Paris, Adam Biles speaks with writer Ian Leslie about John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, Leslie’s acclaimed exploration of the creative and emotional bond at the heart of The Beatles. Together they trace John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s relationship from their first meeting as bereaved teenager…

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Spiritual Leadership with Dr. Chip Roper 30:07

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Send us a text How do we bring spiritual practices into our everyday working lives? This adaptive challenge requires a new path—one where risk becomes stewardship, attention becomes a sacred resource, and everyday tasks turn into a living conversation with God. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Dr. Chip Roper, founder and presi…

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When Stories Fall Apart: Miriam Robinson on Love, Loss, and Truth 49:13

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In this intimate conversation recorded at Shakespeare and Company, novelist Miriam Robinson joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable debut, And Notre Dame Is Burning. Together, they explore the novel’s fractured structure and the emotional aftermath of betrayal, loss, and motherhood. Robinson reflects on her protagonist Esther—a woman piecing tog…

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Kingdom Work with The Rev. Dr. Jenny M. McBride 27:35

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Send us a text What if the kingdom of God becomes visible not in our theories but in our steps? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theology reframes discipleship as embodied obedience—showing up in prisons, sharing real mutuality, and trading religious privilege for humble responsibility. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with The Rev. Dr. Jenny…

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An Uncommon Success: Bishop Wright's Sermon at the 119th Annual Council 18:10

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Send us a text Bishop Wright's sermon "An Uncommon Success" given at the 119th Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta. Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.By Bishop Rob Wright

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Why We Write, Why We Live, with Miriam Toews 49:26

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An edited version of this conversation is now available as part of our collaboration with The Yale Review. Read it here: https://yalereview.org/article/shakespeare-and-company-interview-miriam-toews Trigger warning: This is a tender, funny, and hopeful conversation, that inevitably touches on the subjects of suicide and depression. Please be advise…

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An Uncommon Success 17:14

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Send us a text This week's For People is based off of Bishop Wright's opening worship sermon given on November 7, 2025 at the 119th Annual Council of the Diocese of Atlanta. What if success isn’t about wins on paper but trust put into practice? Luke 10 teaches us how Jesus sends people out light on gear but heavy on purpose and asks us to measure p…

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#11 We Believe! 17:45

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Send us a text The heat of Jesus’ public life wasn’t condemnation but redemption that actually changes people and communities! Luke 19:1-10 teaches us that every sinner has a future and every sinner has a past. Zacchaeus’, a corrupt tax collector, turnaround begins when Jesus comes near to him and shares a table. turnaround in Luke 19 as a living c…

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#10 We Believe! 21:15

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Send us a text We believe death is not to be feared. We believe that death does not end life, it only changes life. Fear loves the last word, but it doesn’t deserve it, and naming our fears out loud is the first act of courage. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about fear, death, and faith. How shall we live a good life…

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#9 We Believe! 20:17

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Send us a text Faith isn't something we own; it's something we steward to others. In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus teaches us about the persistent widow who kept knocking until a weary judge relented. Her courage becomes our template for a faith that endures indifference, resists despair, and stays tender without giving up. We talk about hope as the engine of…

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How France Lost Its Way, with Andrew Hussey 1:08:23

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In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, historian and cultural critic Andrew Hussey joins Adam Biles to discuss his powerful new book, Fractured France: A Journey Through a Divided Nation. With wit, erudition, and decades of on-the-ground insight, Hussey examines how France—once the model of revolutionary ideals and republican uni…

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#8 We Believe! 17:18

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Send us a text A man turns back to say thank you—and discovers a deeper kind of healing. That small pivot in Luke 17:11-19 launches a wide‑open conversation about gratitude as action, the difference between being cured and being made whole, and why a daily practice of thanks can change your chemistry, your relationships, and your resilience. In thi…

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"Turf Wars with DeMaurice Smith: Guaranteed Salaries, NFL Collusion, and the Fight for Fairness" 37:28

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In this episode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, former NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins Jill McBride Baxter to discuss his book Turf Wars and the battles that have shaped the NFL. From the fight for guaranteed contracts to exposing collusion by owners, Smith shares insider stories about the power struggles between players and management…

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#7 We Believe! 18:28

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Send us a text Sorrow doesn’t mean you’ve lost faith; it means you’ve loved deeply enough to tell the truth. Naming our losses can be both spiritual and practical. Psalm 137 shows what happens when a community refuses euphemism, resists denial, and chooses to face reality with courage. That choice isn’t about wallowing; it’s about setting the stage…

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THE EMOTIONAL TOLL OF LEADING THE NFL PLAYERS UNION WITH DEMAURICE SMITH 36:43

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In this episode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, Jill McBride Baxter talks with DeMaurice Smith, former Executive Director of the NFLPA, about the emotional toll of leading the players' union, what it meant to be seen as an outsider when first elected, and the ongoing debate over whether the NFL Combine truly serves players' best interests. A candid l…

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Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History 1:06:38

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This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces the remarkable and disturbing links between Nazi officer Walter Rauff—architect of the mobile gas van…

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#6 We Believe! 17:14

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Send us a text What does it mean when we have proximity without fellowship? Through Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31, we get a glimpse. This parable reveals two men sharing the same address—one living in luxury while the other suffers at his gate—yet separated by an unbridgeable social gulf that continues even after death…

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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A Family in Black and White with Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr. 28:57

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Send us a text What happens when you discover your family tree has branches on both sides of America's racial divide? Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr.'s journey began with simple curiosity about his family name and evolved into a profound story of reconciliation that's now a CNN documentary premiering September 21, 2025 at 10p. In this episode, Bishop Wrigh…

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"TURF WARS: DEMAURICE SMITH'S INSIDE STORY OF THE NFL AND ITS OWNERS" 36:21

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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with former NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith to discuss his new book Turf Wars. We dive into his firsthand experiences negotiating with NFL owners, the battles that shaped player rights, and the high-stakes conflicts that changed the game both on and off the field. De shares behind-the-scenes storie…

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#4 We Believe! 14:20

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Send us a text What does it really mean to be a sinner? When stripped to its Greek roots, sin simply means "missing the mark." In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about sin and what Jesus' approach. The religious elite's biggest complaint against Jesus? That he dined with and welcomed those who missed the mark. "Now that'…

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#3 We Believe 14:41

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Send us a text True freedom emerges not from the world's prescription of unbridled self-indulgence, but through faithful obedience."Truth in advertising" is how Bishop Wright describes Jesus' approach to discipleship. Unlike our romantic relationships, where we rarely calculate what love will cost us before diving in, Jesus takes a refreshingly hon…

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"BOOSTING REVENUE THROUGH FAN EXPERIENCE WITH ERIN BLECHA-WARD 57:36

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In this epidsode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, Jill McBride Baxter sits down with Erin Blecha-Ward, founder of Evolved Experience Solutions, Inc. to discuss how athletic programs and teams can increase revenue by enhancing the fan experience. From game-day atmosphere to long-term fan engagement, Erin shares proven strategies to turn every interacti…

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…

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The Death of Amateurism — Is It Really Over? 28:50

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In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of college athletics in the wake of the House v. NCAA settlement. From the origins of amateurism to the legal battles that have redefined student-athlete rights, we unpack how and why the traditional model is being challenged — and what might come next. Hosted by Jill Baxter, with insights from law…

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#2 We Believe 22:53

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Send us a text What happens when our religious rules collide with human suffering? In Luke 13, Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath despite religious opposition. Jesus' act models the need to push beyond the status quo. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that invites us to examine how our own spiritual boundaries might be …

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The 20 Million Dollar Question: House v NCAA 22:03

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College sports are entering a new era. In this episode, we, Jill Baxter, Flavio Rivas and Saphalta Shrestha, dive into how revenue sharing (or lack of it) will impact smaller athletic programs, what athlete pay might look like — including what happens when players lose their spot — and whether college athletics is heading toward full-blown professi…