Best Mark Deeks Podcasts (2025)

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#013 Blast-off from Birmingham – The Story of Grosvenor Road Studios 1:27:08

18d ago1:27:08

1:27:08

In this documentary, Neil travels back to his home town of Birmingham to learn more about what he considers to be the city’s best kept cultural secret – Grosvenor Road Studios: the family-run sound facility that came to be known as ‘Birmingham’s Abbey Road’. Still in operation today, the studios were founded 80 years ago by John Taylor, and his bus…

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#012 Reading others, understanding ourselves – Michelle Mills-Porter 1:19:39

2M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to behaviour analyst Michelle Mills-Porter, about the challenges faced by creatives: particularly freelancers who work in ad-hoc teams and find themselves having to adapt to others' behaviour. Through understanding our own driving forces, Michelle explains how we can realise the powerful potential within us all …

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#011 Dreamcatcher – composer David Lowe on ambition, hope and phenomenal success 1:30:12

3M ago1:30:12

1:30:12

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to the prolific British composer David Lowe about his rise to success and his musical milestones along the way—from work experience at BBC Radio Birmingham to composing the BBC theme that has heralded the corporation’s global news output for more than 25 years. With familiar theme tunes for internationally syndi…

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#010 (Pt. 2) The devil in the detail – Simon Hayes and Josh Winslade on recording live vocals for Wicked 53:06

4M ago53:06

53:06

In this episode (Part 2 of 2) Neil and Jason talk in-depth and ‘totally technical’ about the musical Wicked with the Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes and on set music editor Josh Winslade. We discuss the creative decisions behind Simon’s sound recording strategy, his timing and justification for switching to digital radio mics and t…

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#010 (Pt. 1) The devil in the detail – Simon Hayes and Josh Winslade on recording live vocals for Wicked 1:18:26

5M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

In this episode, (Part 1 of 2), Neil and Jason talk in-depth and ‘totally technical’ to the Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes, and on set music editor Josh Winslade, about their complex and unique playback and recording arrangements for capturing live vocals and authentic performances from lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariane Grande;…

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#009 Mark Deeks on The Sound of (Heavy) Metal 48:21

5M ago48:21

48:21

Dr Mark Deeks is someone who likes to challenge our assumptions about music, and in particular Heavy Metal, which he suggests has more than a passing resemblance to folk music (as someone with a Ph.D. from researching Heavy Metal music, he’s able to say). But not only is he a Heavy Metal performer with his band Winterfylleth and as a solo artist, h…

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#008 Maestro: Stephen Griffiths on the sound design of TÁR 1:12:17

5M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

British Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Stephen Griffiths is responsible for some of the most intelligent and entertaining soundtracks of the last two decades or more, seamlessly moving between multi-million-dollar movies and high-end television dramas. In this episode Neil and Jason are in conversation with Stephen about his role in he…

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#007 (Pt. 2) Signal To Noise Is Everything – Simon Hayes 40:48

7M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode (part 2 of 2), Neil and Jason talk to the Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes about the work-ethic he learned from filming with his father, Production Sound Mixer John Hayes; other Production Sound Mixers that have inspired him; the importance of a life lived outside of the film business (to both your health and your fi…

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#007 (Pt. 1) Signal to noise is everything – Simon Hayes 1:06:57

7M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

In this episode (part 1 of 2), Neil and Jason talk to Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes about his demanding work on location film sets and deep-dive into Simon’s philosophy and approach to modern location recording techniques. We discuss the importance of a fully-digital signal chain, the understanding with directors he establishes a…

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#006 Making film sound sing – Nina Hartstone and John Warhurst 1:19:26

8M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to the Oscar-winning supervising sound editors and sound designers, Nina Hartstone and John Warhurst, about their work and specifically, in-depth about the sound design considerations for the feature films Les Miserables, Gravity, Cats, Bohemian Rhapsody and the documentary of David Bowie’s life, Moonage Daydrea…

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#005 What did he just say? – Mike Thornton 57:31

9M ago57:31

57:31

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to ‘Mr. Loudness’, Mike Thornton, about the issues of television programme loudness and dialogue intelligibility. Why is the background music too loud? Why can’t the viewers hear what the actors are saying? And why are films so loud in the cinema? In a comprehensive and compelling journey starting with radio tra…

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#004 Happily ever AFTRS - Andrew Dean 42:22

9M ago42:22

42:22

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to emerging Australian sound designer Andrew Dean about his work, in particular the award-winning films ‘Mud Crab’ (written and directed by David Robinson-Smith), ‘Gorgo’ (directed by Veniamin Gialouris) and the forthcoming feature film ‘Salt Along the Tongue’, (directed by Parish Malfitano), that Andrew sound d…

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#8 - Ten Olympic players who deserve a look from the NBA 18:33

9M ago18:33

18:33

The 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament is over, and with it, so is all meaningful summer basketball. There are now a couple of months of relative downtime before the majority of the world’s leagues resume play, including the NBA. Roster construction and scouting, though, never stop. And while the bulk of business is long since done, new information…

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#003 It's time to start listening – Julian Treasure 54:54

10M ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to Julian Treasure, the author and presenter of several of the most viewed TED Talks of all time, including ‘How to Speak So People Want to Listen’ which has been viewed more than 150 million times. A self-proclaimed ‘listening evangelist’, Julian shares remarkable insights into the ways in which conscious liste…

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#001 Bring it all Back Home 35:04

11M ago35:04

35:04

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to American indie filmmakers Sebastian Pigott and Lizabeth Yandel about their latest film, Bring It All Back Home as it nears completion. They delve more deeply into the challenges Sebastian as the director and Lizabeth as the sound editor faced in production and then subsequently in post-production. It's an exp…

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#002 Fairlight, back from the brink – Philip Belcher 39:14

11M ago39:14

39:14

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to Philip Belcher about his career as one of Australia’s most successful, but possibly least recognised, technology sector CEOs. Philip’s behind-the-scenes stories and strategies when managing multi-national companies such as NEC and Cisco Systems makes riveting and relevant listening for sole traders, freelance…

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#11 - More rabbits, no murders, but a high death toll nonetheless 8:14

2+ y ago8:14

8:14

This is not a murder podcast, except for when it is. Instead, it is a quickfire general knowledge quiz podcast, with a focus on efficiency. It's not for everyone, but might it be for you? Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/0008541604?sa-no-redirect=1. Use Amaz…

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#10 - Please coax this podcast down the stairs one step at a time 7:53

2+ y ago7:53

7:53

This podcast doesn't have a ten-minute intro. It doesn't even have a ten-minute total run time. 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks, is a quickfire quiz pod, in which we (I) ask what are hopefully good general knowledge questions, and don't try to sell you anything. Well, except one book. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used …

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#9 - The Spayed Cat Strut 8:09

2+ y ago8:09

8:09

Some podcasts have about 15 minutes of filler. This one doesn't. This is the ninth episode of the new quickfire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. And one of the questions is about a spayed cat. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/…

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#7 - The Nuggets have a defensive problem, and it starts in the middle 7:27

2+ y ago7:27

7:27

Be as effusive with your praise of Nikola Jokic as you dare. He has earned it. The uber-Brad Miller is a sport-changing talent, an all-timer, someone with a gravitational effect on the entire league. Be fairly liberal in your appraisal of this year's Denver Nuggets, too. They are replete with offense, sporting a colossal seven players averaging dou…

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#8 - Wiff waff, epitaph puns and a bit of French accent on top 8:29

2+ y ago8:29

8:29

Quick-fire quiz! 25 general knowledge questions - mixed topics, mixed difficulty - knocked out in only eight minutes or so. Perfect for people who love quizzing podcasts, but who do not like protracted 15-minute intros quite as much. Topics in this edition include mackerel, Rod Stewart, Madame Tussauds and at least one cat. Collins Ultimate Quiz Ni…

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#6 - The Utah Jazz might be cooling off, but no one told Lauri Markkanen 5:44

2+ y ago5:44

5:44

All good things must come to an end. Having lost five games in a row, the hot start that the Utah Jazz got out to this season seems to have fully cooled off. They came out of the gates storming with an unlikely amount of synergy, and peeled off 12 wins in their first 18 games. They were considerably better than everyone expected, including those wh…

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#5 - Ayo Dosunmu and the threat of the Arenas Provision 15:01

2+ y ago15:01

15:01

Across successive NBA Collective Bargaining Agreements, instruments have been put in place to protect teams against the threat of losing their best young talents to free agency, theoretically correcting a situation brought about by years of travel in the opposite direction. Restricted free agency is an imperfect tool, though, and there does still e…

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#4 - The Reimagining Of Kevin Love 7:41

2+ y ago7:41

7:41

Father time, they say, is undefeated. But you can at least negotiate with him. In what will indisputably be the latter stages of his career, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love is holding back the inevitable. As the hair greys and the team around him transforms, he remains the mainstay, the lone holdover from the championship era, the bridge to …

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#7 - PRO TIP; If you can't catch, don't throw 8:12

2+ y ago8:12

8:12

The seventh episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Includes questions on perfume, diseases, SEGA consoles and being mutilated by animals. So, something for everyone there. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Boo…

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#3 - DeAndre Ayton Figured It Out, This Month At Least 5:43

2+ y ago5:43

5:43

For whatever reason, Deandre Ayton has become the barometer by which the Phoenix Suns are often measured. The man who has simultaneously been a big-minute starter and an afterthought, who they did not much value yet whom they gave a maximum salary to, who they would not extend but who they would match an offer sheet for, and who can be both underwh…

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#6 - I can only apologise for the singing in this one 8:01

2+ y ago8:01

8:01

The sixth episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. CONTENT WARNING: There is a brief period of very bad falsetto singing in this episode. I was caught up in the mood, sorry. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Boo…

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#5 - I'm assuming you scored 25/25, right? 8:05

2+ y ago8:05

8:05

The fifth episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. I almost break into song during this episode. And for that, I can only apologise. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/0008541604?sa-no-redirect=1 Follow …

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#4 - Rabbits, murderers and cyanide 7:42

2+ y ago7:42

7:42

The fourth of four (thus far) episodes of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Spoken in the kind of dispassionate voice you might more commonly associate with a bailiff or insurance claims handler. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimat…

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#2 - If This Is Close To What Tyrese Maxey Will Be, Watch Out 6:01

2+ y ago6:01

6:01

The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Tyrese Maxey with the 21st overall pick in 2020, directly between Precious Achiuwa and Zeke Nnaji. He had averaged 14.0 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game in a heavy minutes share in his only season at Kentucky, but had not really shone in any area of the game; while he had few weaknesses and played with en…

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#3 - The algorithms are already not working properly 8:12

2+ y ago8:12

8:12

The third episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. A highly scientific series of algorithms designed to ensure a variety of subjects are covered in each episode appear not to have worked very well, and the questions in this episode lean heavily British. Mind you, so does the accent. Collins U…

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#2 - Over 7 million downloads and counting (as far as you know) 8:01

2+ y ago8:01

8:01

The second episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Includes a mouse, two pigs, and a fundamental misunderstanding of the podcast medium. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for this thing: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/0008541604?sa-no-redirect=1…

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#1 - ...Interro-what? 7:27

2+ y ago7:27

7:27

The first episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Includes questions on a dam, a bird, a nut and a fire. All questions taken from this incredibly yellow book, Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/00085416…

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#1 - The Charlotte Hornets and the value of 'culture' 7:30

2+ y ago7:30

7:30

"Culture", a thing that is both hard to define and badly yearned for, is key to creating winning sports teams. So says everyone. Basketball is no different. The late Bulls General Manager Jerry Krause was widely mocked for his (paraphrased) statement that "organisations win championships", and his clunky phrasing (which either gave or allowed for t…

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Self-Awareness & Beliefs - With Alan Freedman 24:38

3+ y ago24:38

24:38

Find out more about Alan here: https://discoveringandlivingthebestversionofyou.buzzsprout.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Wfpd2HtFMfD-gnmozglNuTbRUaoLi1mssOgSSINix1inca2aQ4wg0BP8 https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Journey-Through-Changes-Purpose/dp/1481027115 Find out more about Success Unlocked here: https://successunlocked.com…

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Following Your Intuition Through Life - with Laura Christine 27:05

3+ y ago27:05

27:05

Find out more about Laura Christine here: https://www.beingboundless.com/ Find out more about Success Unlocked here: https://successunlocked.comBy Rob Temple

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Overcoming Negative Labels & Stigma - with Bee Evans 26:55

3+ y ago26:55

26:55

Find out more about Bee here: https://embldnlabel.com/ Find out more about Success Unlocked here: https://successunlocked.comBy Rob Temple

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Changing Your Life In 3 Minutes Per Day - with Sandy Joy Weston 31:04

3+ y ago31:04

31:04

Find out more about Sandy here: http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/ Find out more about Success Unlocked here: https://successunlocked.comBy Rob Temple

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How Learning Music Can Improve Your Mental Health, Habits & Happiness - with Mark Deeks 25:14

3+ y ago25:14

25:14

Find out more about Mark at: https://markdeeksmusic.com/ Find out more about Success Unlocked at: https://www.successunlocked.comBy Rob Temple

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How To Control Your Beliefs (So That Your Beliefs Don't Control You) - With Lisa Cybaniak 25:32

3+ y ago25:32

25:32

Find out more about Lisa at: https://www.lifelikeyoumeanit.com/ Find out more about Success Unlocked at: https://www.successunlocked.comBy Rob Temple

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The Truth About Self-Discipline & Motivation - with Will Baldry 29:00

4+ y ago29:00

29:00

'Show Notes Coming Soon'By Rob Temple

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6 Ways To Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever 23:01

4+ y ago23:01

23:01

Show Notes: 'Coming Soon' Resources: Success Unlocked Free Resources Success Unlocked Instagram PageBy Rob Temple

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Escaping Student Debt & Investing For The Future - with Robert Farrington 22:58

4+ y ago22:58

22:58

Show Notes: 'Coming Soon' Resources: Success Unlocked Free Resources Success Unlocked Instagram PageBy Rob Temple

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3 Big Ingredients Of Self-Confidence 19:07

4+ y ago19:07

19:07

Show Notes: 'Coming Soon' Resources: Success Unlocked Free Resources Success Unlocked Instagram PageBy Rob Temple

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Stripping 'Naked' To Re-Build A Better Life - with Maria Hocking 25:14

4+ y ago25:14

25:14

Stripping naked as a step towards achieving happiness and the story behind the philosophy (3:10) ‘Stripping naked' - Is it a choice, or does it happen to us? (5:05) How does this manifest itself for people who have gotten “stripped naked” by adversities in life? (6:50) How to intentionally ‘strip naked,’ embrace change and reinvent yourself (9:05) …

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How To Align Your Life With Your Core Values 16:21

4+ y ago16:21

16:21

Think about the last time you went to the supermarket—a great analogy on why it’s important to figure out what it is you wants.(2:00) What are personal values and why are they so important (5:05) So how do you ‘discover’ your core life values and important questions to ask yourself (8:35) Once you have discovered with your top 5-10 values, use them…

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Dealing With 'Burnout' And Stress At Work - with Fernando Flores 23:27

4+ y ago23:27

23:27

What is occupational burnout and how it affects our lives? (4:20) Why people are unable to unplug from work(7:40) Why do people struggle to identify the source of their stress? Why do we often ignore the signs of stress? (10:00) Why emotional intelligence is so important. The first step is self-awareness. (13:50) Smart ways to address work-related …

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5 Common Causes of Self Doubt 19:54

4+ y ago19:54

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Why self doubt is as universal as happiness and sadness. And the first step to overcoming it. (2:30) The fear of perceived past failures and mistakes and how it impacts our lives(5:45) How our childhood upbringing affects our mindset and attitude in life(8:10) Watch out for the comparison trap. Should you compare yourself to others?(11:00) Fear of …

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How To Build Self-Discipline & Stop Procrastinating - with Gemma Ray 26:57

4+ y ago26:57

26:57

What is self-discipline and the best way to approach it? (03:15) Why starting small is the key to self-discipline (06:45) The relationship between self-discipline and procrastination. What causes procrastination? (10:00) Many people procrastinate out of fear. Why is this the case? (16:02) How did Gemma come from being, in her own words, ‘the queen …

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Five Reasons Why Self-Confidence is So Important in Your Daily Life 17:12

4+ y ago17:12

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What does self confidence mean to you(2:45) How confidence in yourselves calms self-defeating thoughts(04:45) Why motivation is so important for our daily routine(07:55) Do you want to be more sociable and likable?(09:25) A big part of developing confidence is self-acceptance(11:42) Eat your veggies, exercise regularly and drink lots of water. But …

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