Best Matthew Delaney Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode: Series 18 Launch Party 13:52

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We had the most gorgeous night celebrating the launch of Series 18 of Table Manners at Brunswick House! Thank you to all the fabulous guests for joining us for a delicious dinner cooked by chef Jackson Boxer, and the fabulous Moth cocktails too - the best canned Espresso Martini & Margs out there! Big shout out to the beautiful Park Hyatt London Ri…

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Episode 44 - Amy Matthews - Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess 59:21

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Episode 43 of the podcast see's me joined by the face of modern comedy and the voice of English history, it's Amy Matthews! This is definitely a top tier episode, Amy was an absolute joy to speak with and we had a LOT of fun talking about one of the best pop stars of a generation, the almighty Chappell Roan. But not just life affirming pop perfecti…

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Gary Oldman 49:03

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This week we’re joined by British acting royalty - in every sense of the word - it’s the newly knighted Sir Gary Oldman! Mum & I popped over to the Dorchester in London where Gary treated us to his (and Jackson Lamb’s) very favourite Chinese meal. We heard all about his life in Palm Springs, his mum’s cooking, growing up in New Cross, playing Lee H…

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Kavita Ivy Nandan on Through the Trapdoor 32:45

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The author of Through the Trapdoor reads from and talks about her new short story collection. We cover such things as how the collection came together, the interconnectivity of the stories, the title and the many trapdoors in the book, some of the key themes especially migration, memory, transformation, and the epiphany. We also discuss the publica…

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Special Live Episode with Rob Power - Potenco, Historical Slang 46:50

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For this sepcial episode we're back at West Hampstead Arts Club celebrating the launch of Potenco's debut album. On the night Rob gave a stunning performance which will be available to listen to at some point, but for now stream this stunner of an album in all the place you stream your music. Historical Slang perfectly captures life as a father in …

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Encouragement: The Gift that Keeps Us Going W/ Pastor Darrell Delaney 43:31

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In today’s message, Pastor Darrell L. Delaney explores the powerful spiritual gift of encouragement and its role in equipping the church and uplifting those around us. In this message from Romans 12:6-8, God equips believers to speak hope into difficult situations, build faith in others, and reflect Christ’s love through words and actions. Whether …

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Reese Witherspoon 49:40

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We’re back, it’s Series 18 and as well as listening to us, you can now watch our full episodes on YouTube! We’re back with the one and only Reese Witherspoon! The Oscar winning actress popped round to Clapham for a roast with all the trimmings and we loved every minute. We heard all about her love of PG Tips, living in Nashville, becoming a Swedish…

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Episode 42 - Sam Delaney from Topflight Time Machine - Prince, Lovesexy 1:07:43

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This is a BIG deal. Sam Delaney is Britain's TOP journalist and without a doubt, the nation's most prolific (and possibly best) podcaster. So I was in particularly good hands for this episode. The calibre of guests this last two weeks has been a dream, I've literally had the hosts of my two very favourite podcasts on the show, back to back. Where t…

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The Spiritual Gift of Wisdom W/ Pastor Brad 31:51

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This week, Pastor Brad opens God’s Word to explore the first gift in 1 Corinthians 12: the spiritual gift of wisdom. True wisdom is more than clever words or good advice: it is the Spirit-given ability to see life through the lens of the gospel and to apply God’s truth in ways that glorify Christ and build up His people. In this message, Pastor Bra…

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Ben RandM from Silver Tongued Rascals - LIVE Episode from West Hampstead Arts Club - Bloc Party, Silent Alarm 45:14

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Part 2 of the first ever "THIS Album..." live show was a rollercoaster. It's fair to say that we got the Silver Tongued Rascals experience from Ben. We covered the big subjects like, giving a voice to the working classes, the ideal cornflake topping and mushrooms. LOTS of mushrooms talk. We also talk about one of the best albums of all time, Bloc P…

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Jake Farrell from The Screen Rot Podcast - SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE from West Hampstead Arts Club - Mystery Jets, 21 52:20

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Jake's second appearance on the podcast was something very special. 40 episodes in and by a country mile, that was the best one yet. Never one to be held back by the line of questioning, Jake and I touched on a wide range of subjects as varied as teenage money laundering, bringing back Mephedrone and "The Indie Rip." We even mentioned his choice of…

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The Gift of Service: This Little Light of Mine W/ Pastor Lorenzo 31:52

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The spiritual gift of service often feels small compared to more visible gifts, but Pastor Lorenzo reminds us that even our smallest acts can shine Christ's light in dark places. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, he outlines four principles for effective service: practicing empathetic sight, closing the gap between ourselves and those…

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Angela Costi on The Heart of the Advocate 32:52

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Angela Costi joins us to read from and talk about her latest poetry book The Heart of the Advocate. We talk about many things including how the book came together, the hybrid nature of the book, the nexus between poetry and law, her use of language, point and counterpoint or strophe and antistrophe, layers of ekphrasis - including the book The Art …

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Episode 39 - DJ Jimmy The Gent - Chase & Status, More Than Alot 48:36

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There's no doubt about it, cut me and I bleed indie, but for episode 39 we’re delving into a new genre for the podcast…. This show has allowed me to display my expertise and knowledge in all things 00's and skinny jeaned. But what was William Hann up to before he discovered The Libertines you may wonder....? Well I was either shacking out to DJ Hyp…

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The Gospel-Driven Mission of Spiritual Gifts W/ Pastor Brad 30:29

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Discover how the Holy Spirit has equipped you with spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ and join God’s mission in the world. Rooted in passages like 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, this message reminds us that spiritual gifts are not earned: they’re given by God's grace for the good of the church and the glory of Jesus. Together we’ll exp…

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Second Helpings - P!nk 53:19

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It’s the last in this summer’s serving of Second Helpings and we’re ending it with a true icon - for the start of series 15 we had Superstar P!nk pop round to mum’s for a perfectly ‘pink' meal of Pink Salmon with Salsa Verde followed by mum’s delicious Pink Raspberry & Champagne Possets. We had the best evening with P!nk who told us all about her m…

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100. Encountering Jesus in the Book of Psalms (Chad Bird) 56:35

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The Book of Psalms is far more than ancient poetry—it’s the prayerbook of the Church and a vital guide for encountering Jesus. In this episode, we interview Chad Bird, author and scholar who specializes in teaching the Old Testament to Christians. We ask a variety of questions related to his newest book "Untamed Prayers." We explore why the Psalms …

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Episode 38 - Tom McGreevy from Ducks Ltd - Orange Juice, You Can't Hide Your Love Forever 55:52

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This weeks episode see's me joined by the frontman of a Canadian band in the thick of a European tour. It's Tom McGreevy from Ducks Ltd! We have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in this episode, but it's also the most anxious a guest has made me feel by a LONG way. Tom share's a truly incredible story about his band's first time playing a KEXP sess…

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Second Helpings - Jake Shears 47:57

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It’s summer 2023 and ahead of the release of his epic new album 'Last Man Dancing’ we had the delicious Jake Shears joining us for a spot of dinner. Mum served up turbot and samphire for main with poached pears for pud. Jake told us all about the various places he lived while growing up - including the island his family moved to off the coast of Se…

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Episode 37 - Mike Wagstaff from Chartreuse - Modest Mouse, The Lonesome Crowded West 58:11

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With their second album Bless You and Be Well due for release tomorrow, I’m delighted to share that for episode 36 of the podcast, I’m joined by Mike Wagstaff from Chartreuse! Bless You and Be Well is a stunner of an album that was recorded in an incredibly remote part of Iceland by Sam Petts-Davis (best known for his work with The Smile) It see’s …

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Second Helpings - Joanna Lumley 49:36

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We’re dishing up a real treat on Second Helpings this week - she’d been on the hit list since day one and finally we had her! The one the only Dame Joanna Lumley popped over to Clapham for a vegetable pie & some poached pears and it was quite frankly absolutely fabulous. Joanna talks to us about growing up in India being addicted to limes her love …

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BONUS EPISODE! Oasis Special - Why Do Oasis Make People Feel So Emotional? 24:28

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Something a little different today.... It's been a glorious summer and watching stadiums full of Oasis fans in my social media feed has been an absolute joy to behold. On so many occassions, there's been fans (mostly men) crying their eyes out at these shows. Me included! So on this episode I wrote a few words asking why Oasis so often have me and …

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Episode 35 - David Chanell from The Fullertons - Kings of Leon, Youth and Young Manhood 1:01:12

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Oasis? The Maccabees? Rilo Kiley? Wuf Lyf? The Rapture? It's been a year of big come backs. But not one of them has the cultural heft of today's guest's truly massive comeback. In the mid 00's David Chanell took a Hertfordshire town and injected heavy levels of indie to a place that was dangerously negelected in skinny jean wearers. With his clubni…

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Second Helpings - Tom Jones 52:19

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It’s week 4 of Second Helpings and we were delighted to have our most requested guest, Sir Tom Jones, over to Lennie’s for lamb shanks a lemon curd roulade and a chat about his album ‘Surrounded By Time’ in 2021. We go way back and talk about Tom growing up in the 50’s playing marbles falling in love and getting married at 16. We also hear about hi…

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Episode 34 - James C from The Oasis Podcast, Another Side of Bob Dylan 41:55

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For episode 34 I'm joined by a man that is in the thick of the cultural zeitgeist, it's James C from The Oasis Podcast! They said it would never happen, they said it would never see the light of day, but the time is right - and the time is now. Finally, I'm releasing the first EVER episode of "THIS Album..." that was ever recorded. James and I reco…

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Second Helpings - Stanley Tucci 47:52

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We’re travelling back to autumn 2021 and the start of series 12 where fellow foodie and Hollywood superstar, Stanley Tucci joined us. Mum had just come back from her holidays and I had just had my third baby! Stanley talks to us about growing up in New York, filming his TV show ‘Searching For Italy’ & his fight against cancer. He celebrates his mot…

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Bob Rich on The Hole in Your Life 31:41

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Bob Rich joins us to read from and talk about his new book, The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement. He talks about the narrative of the book which is a combination of personal and clinical experience, about the 7 magic bullets which underpin the book, about why he defines himself as everyone's grandfather and the nature of empathy, about the …

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Episode 33 - Alfie Jackson from The Holloways - The Holloways, So, This Is Great Britain? 1:11:21

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For episode 33 of "THIS Album...' I'm joined by a man that dominated the life and times of a generation of skinny jeaned millenials. From the Holloways, it's Alfie Jackson! Throughout 2006 and 2007, The Holloways had a strangle hold on my social life. If I wasn't going to their own headline shows, I'd be in the same clubs as them every weekend (oft…

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Second Helpings - Jade Thirlwall 57:56

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Week 2 of our summer Second Helpings and we’re travelling back to November 2021 where we had pop princess, Jade Thirwall. Jade came over to mums for her favourite meal, a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings! Turning up in full glam after a long photo shoot, it was just what the doctor ordered for our girl. She talked about her mum’s mince p…

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Episode 32 - Rajiv Karia - Lightspeed Champion - Falling Off The Lavender Bridge 1:12:46

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New podcast day and it is a blinder! I’m joined by a man poised to take this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by storm — the brilliant Rajiv Karia, is one half of the twisted genius behind Zoners, the maddest and best bit of TV I've seen in years. If you are not a fan of mad coincidences then this episode will not be for you because bloody hell, there's a L…

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Second Helpings - Aisling Bea 47:59

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We may be on our summer break but we thought we’d delve into the Table Manners archive and relive some of our favourite episodes from 17 wonderful series! Up first is the gorgeous Aisling Bea who joined us in February 2020. We had been trying to nail down a recording with Aisling ever since we became friends on a Love Island WhatsApp group. I had l…

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Episode 31 - Anna Soden - Blondie, Parallel Lines 58:41

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For episode 31 of the podcast I'm joined by actor, musician, comedian and social media sensation, Anna Soden! Anyone that's gone near Tik Tok or Instagram over the last 12 months would have undoubtedly seen some of Anna's incredible work going viral and I feel super lucky that she would spare time to come on the podcast to talk with me. Anna's work…

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Stephen Mangan 1:01:37

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It’s the final episode of Series 17 and we’re bidding adieu with actor, presenter and author, the gorgeous Stephen Mangan! Fresh from filming his latest series in Grenada, Stephen joined us for a BBQ lunch. We heard about his process when writing children’s books, choosing to go to boarding school as a child, his recent stint in the West End in a p…

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Katia Ariel on Ferryman 33:59

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Katia Ariel reads from and talks about her new book Ferryman: The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch. We talk about her unique way of engaging with her subject, about creating biographies that are respectful, open, and true, about Ephraim's role in the community and the way in which Ariel universalises it, about ancestry and inheritance, grief, de…

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Episode 30 - Truck Festival 2025 Line Up Deep Dive with Gene James Smith 1:12:11

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Hill Farm, we’re coming for you! This July, I’ll be making my first pilgrimage to Oxfordshire's Truck Festival and I'll be joined by a loyal crew of millennial indie obsessives that I call my friends. Truck have knocked it out of the park with this line up. There's Bloc Party, Kasabian, Fat Dog, Blossoms, Franz Ferdinand, Wunderhorse, Sports Team, …

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Suranne Jones 48:09

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We said it last week, but this time it really does feel like the hottest day of the year… joining us for lunch is the gorgeous actress Suranne Jones! Star of Doctor Foster, Vigil, Gentleman Jack, and a Coronation Street icon, and this week we caught up to talk about her new TV project, ‘Hostage’. We heard about growing up in Chadderton (and how mum…

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99. Hebrew language insights from Psalm 1 1:04:11

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Read the Bible in Hebrew with Matthew: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights Psalm 1 is rich with meaning, and reading it in Hebrew brings out layers we often miss. In this episode, Matthew (MA in Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) walks through key Hebrew language insights that deepen our understanding of this foundational psalm. We …

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Episode 29 - Eleanor K - Phoebe Bridgers, Punisher 1:04:36

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I don't say this lightly, but this weeks podcast MIGHT be my favourite yet! For episode 29 of "THIS Album..." I'm joined by a woman who absolutely delivered the exact level of humour, emotion, vulnerability, honesty and silliness I'd always hoped for on the show. She's a member of Crystal Fighters, she's a solo artist, she's a Tik Tok sensation and…

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Will Poulter 47:48

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Get ready for one of foodiest guests we’ve ever had on the podcast, it’s actor Will Poulter! Will joined us on what was probably one of the hottest days of the year in London, so please excuse any fan noises you may hear in the episode or sweaty faces you will see! Will is a connoisseur in finding the best local restaurants to eat at and we loved h…

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BONUS EPISODE! Glastonbury Debrief with Marie Morgan and Various Friends of The Show 1:47:15

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Please sir, can I have some more Glastonbury content? Yes. Yes, you can. After a glorious 5 nights on Worthy Farm, it's only right we take some time to have a debrief. So I'm joined by a woman fast becoming my co host, it's the iconic and much loved Marie Morgan! We talk Kneecap, The 1975, Busta Rhymes, Fat Dog, Bob Vylan, Getdown Services, shit Ci…

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Episode 27 - Brit Cult - Oasis, Heathen Chemistry 37:13

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There’s only one way I could mark the biblical return of Manchester’s most godlike of figures, with a bloody podcast! For Episode 27 of the show I’m joined by a man who has spent years bringing 90’s / 00’s iconography to the masses on Instagram. It’s Brit Cult! A lesser social media titan, might have gravitated towards the earlier era of Oasis but …

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Sara Cox 50:08

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We have podcaster, author, and voice of Radio 2 drivetime joining us this week, the delightful Sara Cox! Mum’s just home from her Greek holidays, so we have a full Grecian menu for lunch - Psari Plaki with potatoes & Feta, followed by home made strawberry ice cream. Sara told us about making a podcast with her best friend Clare, growing up on a far…

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Everything to Know About the Beatitudes! - "The Beatitudes through the Ages" by Rebekah Eklund 20:31

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In this video JC Schroeder reviews the "The Beatitudes through the Ages" by Rebekah Eklund published by Eerdmans in 2021. This is one of the most helpful books to understand the Beatitudes. This is a go to resource for sermon preparation, research, or just to have the Beatitudes explained. Works Cited: Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Age…

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98. Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Andrew Perrin 1:14:07

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The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most fascinating and important archaeological discoveries for understanding the world of the Bible. In this episode, we sit down with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Andrew Perrin, to explore the rich and complex world of these ancient texts. From the famous Isaiah Scroll and the commentary on Habakkuk to Aramaic d…

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Charley Marlowe 36:21

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‘iya to this weeks guest, the gorgeous Charley Marlowe! She travelled down from Manchester especially to come and join us for lunch and it was glorious. We heard all about Charley becoming the voice of 'I Kissed A Girl’ on the BBC, taking on TikTok during lockdown, how honey is her secret ingredient in everything, her secret dress quick-change half…

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Bonus Episode! LCD Soundsystem / The Maccabees Debrief 19:27

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Hot on the trail of Glastonbury, I've just had one of the biggest weekends of MY LIFE! On Friday night I got to witness LCD Soundsystem turn Brixton into a joyous sweaty mess. Then on Sunday, it was the come back of the year (I definitley can't think of any other come backs this year....) it was The Maccabees in Berlin! It was such a joyous couple …

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Glastonbury Special! Glastonbury 2022 Line Up Deep Dive With Gene James Smith 1:09:05

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The boys are back in town.... After realising what a truly awful experience Glastonbury 2011 was, we figured we absolutely have to find some positivity. So we turned the mics back on, pulled a few more cold ones out of the fridge and decided we look back to a slightly more recent Glasto to deep dive. It just so happened to be my favourite ever Glas…

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Fiona Shaw 42:58

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We have Irish acting royalty joining us this week – star of the stage, Killing Eve, Fleabag, Harry Potter, Star Wars, the list is endless – it's the incredible Fiona Shaw! Fiona is in the midst of promo for 2 films, Echo Valley and Hot Milk, and she found time to join us for a spot of brunch at Mum’s. We heard about life between London & New York (…

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Read Matthew 5:3 in Greek 20:42

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In this video, JC Schroeder looks at the Greek text of the first Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3 and Luke 6:20). Works Cited: Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021). Wesley G. Olmstead, Matthew 1-14: A Handbook on the Greek Text, Baylor Handbook on…

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Glastonbury Special! Glastonbury 2011 Line Up Deep Dive with Gene James Smith 1:42:09

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Welcome to episode 3 of the Glasto deep dive series! With Glastonbury drawing ever nearer we’re taking a look back at another bumper year on Worthy Farm. Joining me to deep dive the 2011 line up I s a man that can outlast the Energiser Bunny on the dancefloor, it’s one of my best bloody mates, it’s Gene James Smith! Glastonbury 2011 was a huge year…