Best Nigel Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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How Can Surveyors Navigate the Rise of Flex Space? with Christy Bowen MRICS, Mark Dixon and Will Kinnear MRICS #190 47:41

1d ago47:41

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Flexible workspaces represent a growing need for surveyors to prepare for a wildly changing future of the commercial real estate market. So how can professionals adapt to the uptick in flexible space, and how does the data available to us today help us to understand and value this evolving sector? These questions are at the heart of this week’s epi…

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Nigel Eccles Fan Duel co-founder 39:39

2d ago39:39

39:39

My guest on this episode is Nigel Eccles, co-founder of Fan Duel. [00:00] Introduction of Nigel Eccles, co-founder of FanDuel [00:48] Nigel’s background and first company [02:04] Nigel’s educational background and interest in gambling, selling variance [06:59] Joining Flutter and prediction markets, exchange models [10:04] Founding FanDuel, fantasy…

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Does Pope Leo XIV represent continuity or change? 19:45

4d ago19:45

19:45

From Rome Fr Benedict Kiely and Damian Thompson react to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis. The first American Pope, Prevost is also a citizen of Peru, having spent years working as first a parish pastor and teacher, and later as a bishop. The 267th Bishop of Rome is also the first native English-speaking pope…

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Peter Taylor: The man taking basketball by storm | Ep78 42:45

11d ago42:45

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This episode’s guest is Peter Taylor, Chairman at the MK Breakers Basketball Club. The club’s meteoric rise has been the pride of the city, with the club winning national championships and their senior team achieving back-to-back promotions up basketball’s pyramid.By All Things Business

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Conclave: who is likely to succeed Francis? 40:39

11d ago40:39

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The papal conclave is due to begin on Wednesday 7 May to elect a successor to Pope Francis. As host Damian Thompson says, Rome – and the entire Church – is in a state of ‘fevered excitement’. While this is to be expected, most commentators agree that this conclave will be one of the most consequential elections for centuries. At stake are both the …

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The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #189 41:36

16d ago41:36

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The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in th…

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What can we expect from the papal conclave? 53:22

16d ago53:22

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Earlier this year Dr Kurt Martens, Professor of Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, joined Damian Thompson on Holy Smoke to unpack what happens during a papal conclave. There was heightened interest in the process due to the film Conclave, which swept the awards season, but also because Pope Francis was hospitalised at the time. Despit…

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VPNs, Encryption, and Digital Freedom with Nigel from MenaVPN 14:44

22d ago14:44

14:44

In this episode of Cyber Sentinel, we sit down with Nigel, senior developer at https://menavpn1.com/ , to explore the intersection of digital freedom, censorship, and cybersecurity in the UAE. Hosted by Alex Carter, Editor-in-Chief of ByteShield, the conversation dives deep into how VPNs like MenaVPN navigate strict internet regulations, evade deep…

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Pope Francis dies – what will his legacy be? 29:09

22d ago29:09

29:09

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died. The Argentinian, the first Latin American – and the first Jesuit – to lead the Church, has been the head of the Holy See for 12 years, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI who resigned in 2013. Francis presided over the funeral of his predecessor, who died in 2022 – a first in modern history. B…

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Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #188 50:41

23d ago50:41

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One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves. Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transfe…

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Easter special: in praise of faithful dissent, a conversation with Nigel Biggar and Mary Wakefield 23:46

25d ago23:46

23:46

The Easter issue of the Spectator includes two provocative articles exploring aspects of Christianity. Nigel Biggar, Regius professor emeritus of moral theology at Oxford University, now a Conservative peer, celebrates the heroic ‘faithful dissent’ of Christian heroes such as Thomas More and Helmuth von Moltke, who lost their lives rather than defe…

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Industry Challengers: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady MRICS and Ioana Orzea #187 49:57

30d ago49:57

49:57

The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of professionals to share fresh ideas and new perspectives, and this year’s winners include Betsy Brady MRICS and Ioana Orzea. Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share their approach to rethinking embodied carbon as an asset, how we can educate…

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Was Simeon of Jerusalem the first Christian in recorded history? 27:55

1M ago27:55

27:55

In Luke's Gospel, an ancient inhabitant of Jerusalem named Simeon meets Mary and Joseph when they bring Jesus to be presented at the Temple on the 40th day after his birth. He has been promised that he will not die until he has seen Christ, and as he takes the baby into his arms he utters the words, 'Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, acco…

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Daniel Crask and Sian: Stone Successful growth and giving back | Ep77 31:41

1M ago31:41

31:41

Daniel Crask and Sian Stone from Acorn Analytical Services join Ben for this edition of All Things Business – The Podcast. The asbestos management business has seen some extraordinary growth in the past few years and are using that growth to help promote and raise money for a number of local charities.…

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Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes MRICS #186 41:10

1M ago41:10

41:10

The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s RICS podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak. Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerve…

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The tin ear of Justin Welby 28:47

1M ago28:47

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The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is back in the news following his interview this week with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. The interview – his first since he resigned last November – was clearly Welby's attempt to draw a line under the abuse scandal that cost him his job. The 2024 Makin report concluded that the Church of England mis…

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Sounds of Morecambe and District 1981 20:50

1M ago20:50

20:50

This is a gem! A recording of the sights and sounds of Morecambe made over 40 years ago has been shared publicly for the first time since it was produced. Sounds of Morecambe and District was a cassette made by a small team led by Peter Mason-Milward in 1981. As well as the sounds of Marineland, go karts at Heysham Head and the Harbour Band Arena i…

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How Do Regulators Engage with Consumers? with Nigel Clarke, Shannett Thompson and Chris Alder #185 44:23

1M ago44:23

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Whether it’s communication with stakeholders or with the public, the importance of a regulator is key to how firms operate in the built environment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Shannett Thompson (Kingsley Napley) and Chris Adler (RICS) join Nigel Clarke to explore the vital role of professional regulators, and how they interact with the re…

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A sick Pope and a paralysed Vatican: who is actually running the Catholic Church? 11:25

2M ago11:25

11:25

A greatly enfeebled Pope Francis is now living in enforced isolation in a suite at his Santa Marta residence that has been converted into hospital accommodation. He won't be resuming public duties for two months, we are told – and even his senior advisors have limited access to him. As a result, it's really not clear who is in charge of the Catholi…

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Sounds of Morecambe and District in the 1980s 0:47

2M ago0:47

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Do you remember Heysham Head or how about the pleasure park on the prom before it became Frontierland?Morecambe illuminations switch-on? Colin Crompton? Pontins Holiday Camp? Marineland ? The list goes on! In the 1980’s a friend of mine had the foresight to record the sights and sounds of Morecambe and we recently met up to listen again to the cass…

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How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184 45:00

2M ago45:00

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There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve. This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might creat…

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Bidding to big up Morecambe 16:22

2M ago16:22

16:22

Did you know there are over 100 works of art in Morecambe town centre? With more artwork springing up around the town it's certainly causing much debate and it's emerged the town's Business Improvement District have supported artist Matty Green in sprucing up areas with imaginative work. An art trail could coax visitors off the prom to explore less…

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Supporting Men’s Mental Health in Construction with Mark McBride Wright, Scott Pearshouse MRICS and Tomi Laguda #183 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Mental health and wellbeing is a key pillar in today’s world, and while it’s historically been more challenging for men in construction to be open, there’s more vital support now than ever before. Tomi Laguda leads a deep and honest discussion on The RICS Podcast this week with Scott Pearshouse MRICS, as he shares his own mental health journey in c…

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Christianity, culture wars and J.D. Vance: a conversation with James Orr 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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James Orr was living the life of a young, high-flying lawyer when, after a few drinks at a New Year's Eve party, he asked for signs that God existed. The signs came; among other things, he narrowly avoided a fatal skiing accident. Now he is a passionate Christian and a conservative culture warrior who helped defeat an attempt to impose the tyranny …

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What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #182 42:03

2M ago42:03

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The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking. Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality space…

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Amanda, Shazna and Michelle: Women Changing the World | Ep 76 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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International Women’s Day is this Saturday (March 8th 2025), and today Ben is joined by three incredible women from the local business community.By All Things Business

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Pay and Promotions in the Built Environment with Hilan Shah MRICS, Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger #181 48:31

2M ago48:31

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With the range of roles in the built environment, the opportunity for promotion into new roles is a key one for both financial incentive and job fulfilment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Hilan Shah MRICS is joined by Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger, a student member of RICS, to discuss how pay and promotions scale in the sector, and essen…

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Conclave – what really happens when a pope dies? 53:57

3M ago53:57

53:57

The film Conclave has picked up a host of awards across all the major ceremonies so far, including at the Screen Actors Guild, the Golden Globes, and winning Best Picture at the BAFTAs. Adapted from the novel by Robert Harris, it also has eight nominations at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards. Full of intrigue, the film has viewers wondering how tru…

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Nigel Wagstaff: In 42 years, this was my biggest challenge | Ep75 34:19

3M ago34:19

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Today’s guest is Nigel Wagstaff, Managing Director of Houghton Hams. Better known as Waggy, Nigel has had a storied career in business throughout multiple industries, but Houghton Hams has remained his pride and joy. A family-owned and run business, Houghton Hams began life in 1983. Waggy used his connections in the food business from his time as a…

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Why Use an RICS Surveyor with Corrinne McLeish FRICS, Majella Galvin MRICS & James Raven #180 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

There is a world of difference between a general surveyor and an RICS surveyor, but why should professionals become accredited with RICS, and why should the public use an RICS surveyor? In this episode of The RICS Podcast episode Majella Galvin MRICS is joined by Corrinne McLeish FRICS and James Raven, as they delve into the role and value of RICS …

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Holy War and Antichrist: The rise of extremist rhetoric inside the Russian Orthodox Church 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

The subject of Ukraine shattered the unity of Eastern Orthodoxy long before Russia’s full-scale invasion began. In 2018 the Ukrainian Orthodox Church declared independence from Moscow with the approval of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. In response, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow broke off all relations with Constantinople, creating arguabl…

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A splash of colour; Morecambe's mural 13:36

3M ago13:36

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The promenade may be where most visitors head for but in part of Morecambe some of the town's buildings are getting a colourful makeover. There are already posters and artwork depicting some of the area's well known characters in the town centre but now a new mural has been unveiled just off the prom. A seagull eating chips and Morecambe's 'bird ma…

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Surveying insights: The Role of an Appraiser with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS #179 43:54

3M ago43:54

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Art is a unique world in which valuation standards play a vital role for RICS professionals, and gives us insight into the role of an Appraiser. This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast explores the art industry with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS, discussing the distinct roles of art historians, curators, authen…

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From house to boat; 12 months living on the Lancaster canal 19:14

3M ago19:14

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Can you imagine moving out of a three bedroomed house and setting out to live in a 60 foot long canal boat? Mark Sadler's boat is more 'like a posh flat' but even so, parting with years' worth of belongings and changing lifestyles to one where the weather and seasons are a constant factor takes some getting used to. This month marks his 12 month an…

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Banish the winter blues - Baylight 25 18:35

3M ago18:35

18:35

Banish the winter blues with the sights and sounds of a stunning light and sound display on Morecambe promenade. From The Ghost of Moby Dick to The Garden of Hope, 18 installations from artists all over the country will be pm show from The Midland to the Yacht Club on 21st and 22nd of February. Full details can be found here and the Morecambe Bay P…

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Incoming tide 2:04

3M ago2:04

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Have you had a busy week? Need time out but don't have time to go to the coast? Enjoy the latest in our occasional series of sounds from the Bay. Take two mins to enjoy the incoming tide recorded this morning close to the boats moored not far from Morecambe town hall.

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Why militant atheists don’t understand religion: a conversation with Alister McGrath 35:58

3M ago35:58

35:58

In his new book Why We Believe: Finding Meaning in Uncertain Times, Prof Alister McGrath rejects the notion that belief is a relic of the past and takes aim at the ‘new atheists’ who attack religion without even knowing what it is. Prof McGrath, emeritus Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, has had a unique journey…

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How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox #178 31:43

3M ago31:43

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Small to Medium sized Enterprises are uniquely positioned to benefit from some of the greatest young talent in our industry, thanks to the increased numbers of apprentices looking to work in the built environment. In this episode, RICS Education & Accreditation Manager, Mike Cox, speaks with Lee Hatwell FRICS, Director at Munday + Cramer, as we exp…

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Ryan Evans: I never saw myself as an entrepreneur | Ep74 30:59

3M ago30:59

30:59

Ben and Nick welcome Ryan Evans, Director at MK Loft Boarding. The business offers loft conversion services: creating raised loft boarding, installing ladders and adding mains light support. Their boarding method, where the board is fixed directly to the joist, allows for better air flow and greatly reduces issues such as damp and condensation and …

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24. Adam Buxton 44:09

3M ago44:09

44:09

Kirsty Young asks podcaster Adam Buxton what advice he would give his younger self. Buxton rose to prominence in partnership with Joe Cornish, first on TV with The Adam and Joe Show then as co-hosts of radio shows on XFM and BBC 6 Music. He has since struck out alone with his live show, Bug, and a hit interview podcast. He reflects on his time at a…

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Retrofitting, Futureproofing & Future Fit: How Do We Demystify and Start Doing with Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS #177 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

With a growing emphasis on extending buildings’ lifecycles, the role of surveyors in retrofit and future fit projects is absolutely essential, both in ensuring a successful project, and in enhancing public understanding. This episode of The RICS Podcast features Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS , as they focus on…

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Treasure on the beach! 4:46

3M ago4:46

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There's treasure to be found on our beaches if you know where to look! Sea glass, the remains of bottles and other objects discarded sometimes decades ago is polished and weathered by the continual action of the sea. The result is highly polished shards of glass that are fashioned into gem-like shapes. Clear ones are common - coloured is rarer. Jac…

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High tide at Morecambe 3:03

3M ago3:03

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I was out recording something a bit special that I'll share with you soon and was on the beach close to the Platform in Morecambe today. Overlooked by the famous Midland Hotel the beach there is made up of shingle. I was there just about high tide and the sound of the sea running through the shingle really brightened a fairly overcast Sunday. The s…

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Are Syrian Christians who speak the language of Jesus about to disappear after 2,000 years? 25:21

3M ago25:21

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There has been a Christian community in Syria since the first century AD. But it is shrinking fast and faces terrifying new threats as the country’s government, following the overthrow of President Assad, forges alliances with hardline Muslims including foreign jihadists – Uighurs from China, Uzbeks from Central Asia, Chechens from Russia, Afghans …

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23. Tanni Grey-Thompson 46:11

4M ago46:11

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Kirsty Young asks Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson what advice she would give her younger self. With 11 Paralympic gold medals and six London Marathon victories, Grey-Thompson reflects on a childhood in Wales, her extraordinary athletics career and her transition to becoming a campaigner and crossbench peer. She discusses the mindset of a cham…

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Faryl Smith: Northamptonshire's singing sensation | Ep73 46:52

4M ago46:52

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All Things Business – The Podcast welcomes Faryl Smith, who Ben bills as ‘Northamptonshire’s finest singer’, a title she’s hesitant to accept but one that’s difficult to dispute. Born in Kettering, Faryl recently returned to the county with her fiancé after ten years living in London. She was training to become an opera singer at Guildhall School o…

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The Role That Valuation Plays in Society with Nick Knight MRICS, John Clark & Paul Richards #176 39:38

4M ago39:38

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The role of valuation may be well-known within the surveying profession, but the connection to the economy may not be so apparent to the wider public, despite its necessity to society as a whole. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, the Chair of the RICS Valuation PGP Nick Knight MRICS is joined by John Clark (Lloyds Banking Group) and Paul Richard…

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Leighton Moss in winter 19:50

4M ago19:50

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Winter has certainly arrived! Already this month icy conditions gave way to rain and now gale force winds. And battling it all are the birds. Morecambe Bay is famous for being home to a wide range of species and this weekend the annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Kath Smith from the RSPB at Leighton Moss has been showing us what's around at the moment an…

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Could Trump 2.0. herald a new era of religious liberty in America? 35:44

4M ago35:44

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Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of the US-based Conscience Project and a friend of Holy Smoke, joins Damian to talk about what the incoming second Trump administration could mean for religious freedoms in America. Andrea argues that the Biden administration waged an unprecedented assault on such freedoms during his term. What could happen over the…

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22. Chiwetel Ejiofor 40:01

4M ago40:01

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Kirsty Young asks BAFTA-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor what advice he would give his younger self. Known for his iconic performances in 12 Years a Slave and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ejiofor reflects on a tragedy that shaped his childhood, being cast by Steven Spielberg when he was just 19, and making the move into directing. He also discusses…

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