Best Michael Swain Podcasts (2025)

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Conversation Street Episode 698 2:19:58

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We're going to be away and jolly busy in Manchester this weekend for the Audience with Coronation Street show at the Lowry, so this week's podcast is coming at you early, covering the episodes that were shown on the 14th and the 16th September (Episodes #11,669 - 11,672). After the shocking revelation that Becky Swain was in fact alive last week, t…

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Jordan Hogg Interview 50:26

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Last week’s Coronation Street sent shockwaves through the Corrie community with the surprise return from the dead of Becky Swain. The director behind those unforgettable episodes, Jordan Hogg, joined us for a chat this week about bringing those scenes - plus a handful of other classic Corrie moments from the past decade - to life. Whether you're a …

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Yascha Mounk on China and Western Liberalism 1:22:03

3d ago1:22:03

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy. 7:15 – Yascha’s experience of living in China and learn…

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Conversation Street Episode #697 3:34:32

20h ago3:34:32

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On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 8th and the 12th September 2025 (Episodes #11,665 - 11,668). There may have only been two trips to Weatherfield this week, but Monday's bombshell was enough to keep us talking for just as long as a regular podcast! Becky Swain is alive! A lot of us had seen it coming, but…

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What Did the September 3 Parade Mean? 1:43:11

10d ago1:43:11

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This week on Sinica, I speak first with retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a frequent commentator on Chinese military and security affairs and a prolific writer now at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and with Rana Mitter of the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Ally, a book about World War II in …

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Becky Swain Reaction-Cast! 44:11

3h ago44:11

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Well that was a bit of a twist on Monday's episode, wasn't it? We've speculated about it for a while, but as an end of show cliffhanger, it was revealed to us that Lisa's supposedly dead wife is actually alive and well! We couldn't wait until Friday to talk about our reaction to this bombshell, so in this special bonus episode, we talk about our in…

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Adam Hussain Interview 30:57

13h ago30:57

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Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Corrie actor Adam Hussain about his five years playing Aadi Alahan. Adam talks about his decision to leave the show and reflects on some of his characters most memorable moments, including taking a bullet for Kelly Neelan, being involved in an epic car crash and his affair with Courtney Vance! Also ava…

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What to make of Kansas football's loss at Missouri 1:17:29

13d ago1:17:29

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Kevin Flaherty joins Michael Swain on the show and they discuss KU's loss to Missouri. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Kansas basketball, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas athletics, College Basketball, College Football

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Conversation Street Episode 696 3:36:18

4d ago3:36:18

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On this week's podcast, we share our thoughts on what went on in Corrie between the 1st and the 5th September (Episodes #11,659 - 11,664). All in all, a pretty good set of episodes for Corrie this week, with some lovely, sweet scenes in the Swarla story as we finally get that proposal that we've been building up to for weeks. And so close to gettin…

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Backstage Chronicles with Carl Miller 53:00

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Carl Miller is a veteran tour manager and rock-and-roll raconteur whose memoir Backstage Chronicles offers an unfiltered look at the legends and loopholes of touring. As the author and compiler of the book, Miller draws from his decades of experience on the road—working with major figures such as Cat Stevens, Ginger Baker, and Iron Maiden. Through …

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Previewing the Kansas @ Missouri matchup with an expert 29:23

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Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins the show to discuss Kansas at Missouri. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Kansas basketball, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas athletics, College Basketball, College Football

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Aadi Alahan Character Profile 1:44:05

6d ago1:44:05

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This week’s bonus podcast is all about Aadi Alahan. Introduced to the show as a newborn baby in 2006, Aadi’s now officially flown the nest and headed off to start a new life in India (and yes, he’s somehow 20 now - some of these soap character really do grow up so fast!). From his days as a budding golf prodigy to dodgy dates, steamy affairs, and b…

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What Does China Want? The Authors of a New Paper Challenge the DC Consensus 1:29:32

18d ago1:29:32

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Dave Kang (USC), Zenobia Chan (Georgetown), and Jackie Wong (American University in Sharjah, UAE) about their new paper in International Security titled "What Does China Want?" The paper, which has generated quite a bit of controversy, takes a data-driven approach to examine the claim that China seeks global hegemon…

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Kansas demolishes Wagner + an early look at the Border Showdown 50:59

19d ago50:59

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Michael Swain is joined by Kevin Flaherty on today's episode. They discuss KU's win over Wagner and the upcoming KU vs. Missouri game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Conversation Street Episode 695 3:51:46

11d ago3:51:46

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On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 25th and the 29th August (Episodes #11,653 - 11,658). Sorry, we couldn't help it - this episode does get somewhat ranty towards the beginning thanks to Corrie's insane decision to publish spoilers about the massive twist in Friday's episode first thin…

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We Go On The Emmerdale Village Tour 1:00:01

15d ago1:00:01

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We’ve walked the Corrie cobbles more times than we can count, so we thought - why not give the Dales a try? Last weekend, we headed up to Yorkshire for the Emmerdale Village Tour, despite knowing next to nothing about ITV’s second soap. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Conversation Street trip up north without a little detour! Alongside the officia…

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Trump's India Tariff Tirade: A Gift to Beijing? With Evan Feigenbaum 1:03:36

24d ago1:03:36

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I welcome back Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan served for many years as a State Department official, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia among his numerous positions in government, and was instrumental in buil…

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What we learned from KU's season opening win over Fresno State 59:40

27d ago59:40

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Michael Swain is joined by Kevin Flaherty and they break down KU's win over Fresno State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Kansas basketball, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas athletics, College Basketball, College Football

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Conversation Street Episode 694 2:54:46

22d ago2:54:46

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On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 18th - 22nd August (Episodes #11,647 - 11,652). There was definitely something in the Weatherfield water this week as everyone seemed to be more than a little bit randy! From Steve and Cassie (and an unwilling third party teddy bear) cavorting in the living roo…

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The Engineering State and the Lawyerly Society: Dan Wang on his new book "Breakneck" 1:32:43

30d ago1:32:43

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to be joined by Dan Wang, formerly of Gavekal Dragonomics and the Paul Tsai Law Center at Yale University, now with the Hoover Institute's History Lab. Dan's new book is Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, and it's already one of the year's most talked-about books. In this conversation, we go beyond w…

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Listener Questions 1:25:51

30d ago1:25:51

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For this week’s bonus podcast, we’re dipping back into the Listener Questions vault to tackle two more of your thought-provoking ponderings. First up, we muse on the idea of naming a child after a Corrie character – if we absolutely had to, who would we choose from the cobbles? (And which names would be on our definite veto list?) After that, we ta…

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Setting over/unders for the 2025 Kansas football season 1:08:40

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On today's episode, Michael Swain is joined by Kevin Flaherty. They discuss the upcoming KU football season and preview the year by going over some over/unders for team and individual production. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:…

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Conversation Street Episode 693 2:05:03

1M ago2:05:03

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On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 11th and the 15th August (Episodes #11,641 - 11,646). We were a bit tight for time when we were recording this as we had a wedding to get to, so this episode is Street Talk only! This week saw Abi and Carl come dangerously close to being exposed when Hope inadvertently sn…

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Chinese and U.S. AI Applications in Public Administration: Lessons and Implications for Ukraine 1:18:46

1M ago1:18:46

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Artificial intelligence has been a frequent topic on Sinica in recent years — but usually through the lens of the two countries that have produced the leading models and companies: the United States and China. We’ve covered generative AI, national strategies, governance frameworks, and the geopolitical implications of AI leadership. This webinar, b…

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Eileen Grimshaw Character Profile Revisit 2:06:08

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On this week’s bonus podcast, we shine the spotlight on the switchboard queen herself, Eileen Grimshaw. The last time we profiled her was way back in 2013, so it’s high time we caught up - and even focusing just on the years since then still gave us a couple of hours’ worth of discussion! From her disastrous track record with men to the highs and l…

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Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine, and Great-Power Competition 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

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Join me for a conversation with four fantastic panelists about nuclear safety and security issues brought on by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and more broadly on the state of nuclear security globally during this era of dramatic change. This program was made possible by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China and the Center for Sla…

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Conversation Street Episode 692 3:32:35

1M ago3:32:35

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On our latest podcast, we chat about the episode of Coronation Street shown between the 4th and the 8th August (Episodes #11,635 - 11,640). This week’s trip to the cobbles saw Dev booted and turquoise-suited for his wedding to Bernie – and naturally, it wouldn’t be a Weatherfield wedding without a few dramatic curveballs thrown in, would it? Vomiti…

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Iain Mckell - Photographer 46:30

1M ago46:30

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Iain McKell is a distinguished British photographer and filmmaker celebrated for his powerful portraits and social-documentary work, particularly his chronicling of British youth subcultures since the late 1970s. His prints will be exhibited in the upcoming show Blitz – The Club That Shaped the 80s, which opens on September 20th and runs until Marc…

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The World AI Conference in Shanghai: Two tech veterans share their impressions 1:26:01

1M ago1:26:01

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This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo of DGA Albright Stonebridge and tech investor Ryan Cunningham join to talk about their observations and insights from the World AI Conference (WAIC), held in July in Shanghai, and what it tells them about China's ambitions in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Don't miss this one! 04:21 - Ryan on his …

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Corrieliminator Grand Finale - The Listener Vote! 34:21

2M ago34:21

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After more than a year and thousands of votes, Corrieliminator has reached its grand finale – and now it’s time to reveal who YOU’ve crowned as the greatest Coronation Street characters of all time! Join us as we count down your Top 31 most popular characters – but has your favourite claimed the top spot? This podcast is the audio rip of the video …

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Conversation Street Episode 691 4:08:26

2M ago4:08:26

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We're back from our holidays in France, all caught up on Corrie, and it's finally time for Episode #691 of the podcast, where we chat about what went on between the 25th July and the 1st August (Episodes #11,627 - 11,634) It's been a long time coming, but this week finally saw Abi and Carl giving into their desires and dropping their drawers for a …

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Deniece Pearson of Five Star 49:45

1M ago49:45

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Deniece Pearson—best known as the powerhouse lead singer of Five Star—was the voice behind some of the slickest pop-R&B hits of the 1980s. As frontwoman of Britain’s answer to the Jacksons, she helped the sibling group dominate the charts with platinum albums and a string of infectious singles like System Addict and Rain or Shine. With a Brit Award…

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Chinese Cooking Demystified: Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li visit Shaxi! 1:17:54

2M ago1:17:54

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This week on Sinica: On my final two days in Shaxi in Yunnan, Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li, the hosts of the marvelous YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified, joined me for some cooking and lots of chatting about food! We recorded this show together and focus our conversation on their heroic attempt at a taxonomy of different Chinese cuisines…

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#10 Why Most Startups Fail & What UX Leaders Need to Fix with Mark Swaine (featured on Better Tech Leadership) 25:49

1M ago25:49

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Send us a text On this special episode, your usual host Mark Swaine, sits down as a guest on the Better Tech Leadership podcast to unpack some of the biggest shifts happening at the intersection of UX, product, and AI. "Building software today isn’t hard — what’s hard is building the right thing, in the right way, at the right time." – Mark Swaine …