Best Paul Anthony Roberts Podcasts (2025)

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The creators of RuPaul's Drag Race, plus pianist Alfred Brendel remembered 43:09

36m ago43:09

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RuPaul's Drag Race creators Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato join Nick Ahad to talk about their career making making television and movies, ahead of being guests of honour at this year's Sheffield DocFest. Radio 3 presenter Tom Service discusses the life and legacy of Alfred Brendel who was a celebrated author, poet and pianist. Caroline Norbury, th…

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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland on 28 Years Later 42:24

20m ago42:24

42:24

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland tell Tom Sutcliffe about their new film, 28 Years Later; a whole new take on the story which stars Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. It's the follow up to their post-apocalyptic fast-paced, gory zombie movies 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. The Rage virus escaped a medical research laboratory and - …

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Episode 268 - Justin Willman 1:06:22

29m ago1:06:22

1:06:22

This week Justin Willman joins us at the table! It's magical! Justin shares how he got his start in magic after breaking both his arms, how he builds out his tricks, and reveals if he plants audience members. Enjoy! Check out Justin's new Netflix special, Magic Lover - out now! Text PAPA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus F…

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The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles 26:16

18m ago26:16

26:16

In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy explore The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles — the groundbreaking classic that laid the foundation for modern success and manifestation teachings. Join Dave and Poppy as they break down Wattles’ simple but powerful formula for wealth creation through focused thought…

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#472 – Terence Tao: Hardest Problems in Mathematics, Physics & the Future of AI 3:23:41

8m ago3:23:41

3:23:41

Terence Tao is widely considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He won the Fields Medal and the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, and has contributed to a wide range of fields from fluid dynamics with Navier-Stokes equations to mathematical physics & quantum mechanics, prime numbers & analytics number theory, harmonic analysi…

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S2EP26-Paul & Sarah Wandrey-The Why Dad Podcast: Unpacking Parenting with the Wandrey Duo 1:02:01

4d ago1:02:01

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Paul and Sarah Wandrey, married for 6 years, live in Minnesota with their two children under 5. They are both passionate about family and share interests in hiking, travelling, lake days, and spending quality time together as a family. Paul's Website Paul's Facebook page @thewhydadpodcast on Instagram Paul: Software developer by day, by night I pur…

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Little Cuts 185: The Horrors Persist, But So Do We 36:38

4d ago36:38

36:38

Long time no see! On this week's Little Cuts, MB and Terry are discussing: Overcompensating (Prime Video) Balatro (all gaming platforms) Dangerous Animals (in theaters) Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu) Clown in a Cornfield (VOD) Follow Mary Beth, Terry, and the Podcast on Bluesky. We’re also on Twitter (sorta) with the same usernames. We also hav…

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Review Show: Pulp's new album More 42:31

19h ago42:31

42:31

Professor John Mullan and writer Lucy O’Brien join Tom to review More, Pulp's first album in nearly 24 years. They also discuss exhibitions by the 20th century British artists Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun which are running in parallel at Tate Britain. Plus they give their verdict on Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, inspired by actual experiences o…

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Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys remembered. 42:17

1d ago42:17

42:17

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys remembered Turner Prize winning artist Rachel Whiteread talks about her retrospective exhibition at the brand new Goodwood Art Foundation in Sussex. We celebrate the centenary of the National Library of Scotland and hear about its plans to send important items from its collection to museums around the country - from N…

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Was 1975 the best year for music? 42:31

6d ago42:31

42:31

Sarah Moss, the celebrated author of Ghost Wall, discusses her new novel Ripeness, which oscillates between tension-filled contemporary Ireland and a heady summer in 1960s Italy. Dylan Jones discusses his new book 1975: The Year The World Forgot and debates whether this was the best year for music with chief music critic of the Daily Telegraph, Nei…

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Episode 267 - Michael Kosta 1:18:23

3d ago1:18:23

1:18:23

This week Michael Kosta joins us at the table! What could be better than a pro tennis player turned comedian?! Michael and Tom discuss the absurdity and beauty of living in big cities, eating trash standing up, why Butterfingers needs new publicity. Enjoy! Check out Michael Kosta’s new book: Lucky Loser and catch him on The Daily Show! For Last Bot…

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Twin Peaks creator plus Ian Rankin on Frederick Forsyth 42:24

4d ago42:24

42:24

Ian Rankin pays tribute to the best-selling thriller author Frederick Forsyth, whose death was announced today. Samira talks to Twin Peaks' co-creator Mark Frost and podcaster Mike Munser about the show's enduring legacy 35 years on, as Twin Peaks is re-released and celebrated at the BFI Film on Film Festival. Playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti talks …

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Episode 275: Hellbent and The Other Writer/Director Paul Etheredge and Alien (1979) 54:57

9d ago54:57

54:57

This week we were so freaking excited to chat with Paul Etheredge about his latest film The Other. We talk about filming with children, working with icons in the horror industry like Jared Krichevsky and Jeffrey Reddick and more. Terry takes it back to seeing Hellbent for the first time and we talk about that for a little. Then we go back to his ho…

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Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda 28:51

5d ago28:51

28:51

In this enlightening episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy dive deep into Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda — the spiritual classic that has inspired millions worldwide. Discover the fascinating life journey of Yogananda, from his childhood in India to his mission of spreading ancient yogic wisdom to the West…

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S2EP25-Kathryne Imabayashi-Raising Boys: The Untold Secrets to Future Gentlemen! 51:47

7d ago51:47

51:47

Kathryne Imabayashi is a whirlwind of wisdom and experience! With over 40 years in education across five continents, she’s not just a teacher; she’s a parenting coach, speaker, and author on a mission to help parents raise emotionally healthy boys. So, what’s the scoop? We dive deep into her journey, exploring the pivotal moment that sparked her pa…

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Review show: Paris Lees drama What It Feels Like for a Girl 42:28

8d ago42:28

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Tom and guests review What it Feels Like for Girl, the BBC's coming-of-age drama based on the memoir of Paris Lees; Taylor Jenkins Reid's new novel, Atmosphere, set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program and new film, Lollipop, about a young woman released from prison battling to regain custody of her children, written and directed…

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#471 – Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet 2:17:50

8d ago2:17:50

2:17:50

Sundar Pichai is CEO of Google and Alphabet. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep471-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/sundar-pichai-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexf…

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Daisy Goodwin on her play about the late Queen and her dresser 42:30

9d ago42:30

42:30

Daisy Goodwin discusses her debut play, By Royal Appointment, which stars Anne Reid as Queen Elizabeth and Caroline Quentin as her dresser, and which opens this week at Theatre Royal, Bath. The life and legacy of Irish novelist playwright and poet Edna O'Brien is discussed by writer Jan Carson and the director of the documentary Blue Road: The Edna…

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Nick Mohammed on comedy and improvisation 42:20

10d ago42:20

42:20

Comedian Nick Mohammed on his stand-up show Mr Swallow, and Deep Cover, his action thriller about a group of comedy improvisers. Kate Wasserberg, Artistic Director of Theatr Clywd on the theatre's £50 million redevelopment, and opening the new auditorium with a production of the musical Tick Tick... Boom! Ulrich Birkmaier, senior conservator of pai…

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Episode 266 - Carol Leifer 1:16:36

10d ago1:16:36

1:16:36

The incredibly talented Carol Leifer joins us at the table! Everything Carol touches seems to turn to gold - Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and now Hacks. Carol shares behind the scenes stories of writing for each of these hit shows. She also discusses why kids can absolutely not be at her stand up shows. Enjoy! Check out Carol's new book How to W…

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Fiddler on the Roof returns to the stage 42:17

11d ago42:17

42:17

Samira discusses the Olivier award-winning production of Fiddler on the Roof with its star Adam Dannheisser and director Jordan Fein. Sarah Dunant talks about the women in the Renaissance who became art patrons, as she publishes her novel The Marchesa, about Isabella d'Este of Mantua. Screenwriter Frederic Raphael, whose films include Far From the …

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Eric Lindmark & Mark Isbell w/ Waterfront Rescue Mission 1:09:31

11d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Eric Lindmark (Regional Director of PR & Development) and Mark Isbell (Executive Director of PR & Development) with Waterfront Rescue Mission join us in studio! Eric & Mark discuss their paths in life that lead them to the Waterfront team, as well as all of the great things WRM does in our communities for the Mobile & Pensacola areas, including a n…

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Episode 274: David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano and Pete's Dragon (1977) 1:03:08

15d ago1:03:08

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This week we chat with David and Brian, the writers and directors of the queer dark comedy I Don't Understand You! We chat about the film's personal origins, the fantastic Italian cast and more before diving into their childhoods and finding out why Pete's Dragon terrified David growing up. We talk about the musicalness of it, whether it has a mora…

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The Game Of Life and How To Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn 48:24

12d ago48:24

48:24

In this uplifting episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy explore the timeless wisdom of The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn. Packed with spiritual truths and practical advice, this classic teaches you how to harness the power of words, thought, and faith to shape your reality. Dave and Poppy break do…

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S2EP24-Barry Garapedian-The 7 Pillars of Family Success: Insights from Barry Garapedian 50:23

15d ago50:23

50:23

Barry Garapedian Guest Bio: Barry Garapedian is the President and CEO of MAG 7 Consulting, a boutique coaching, mentoring, and advisory firm that caters to high-school and college-aged students. The MAG 7 program has distilled and codified key principles of achievement and paths to success which propel young people to meet their highest potentials …

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Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren's Profession 42:25

15d ago42:25

42:25

Samira Ahmed and writers Dreda Mitchell and Mark Ravenhill review Imelda Staunton and her daughter, Bessie Carter, in Mrs Warren's Profession. They consider, too, theatre director Marianne Elliott's first foray into film, The Salt Path, based on a Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir of how she and her husband, after they have lost their house and farm…

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Paul Hartnoll of Orbital on the band's Brown album, and a new biography of Muriel Spark. 42:13

16d ago42:13

42:13

Paul Hartnoll of electronic music duo Orbital talks about the reissue of the band's Brown album which was originally released in 1993, with the addition of 23 extra tracks of rarities and previously unreleased material and about the intersection between dance music and politics. Frances Wilson, who has previously published acclaimed biographies of …

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Alison Steadman live from Hay Festival 42:24

16d ago42:24

42:24

Live from the Hay Festival, Alison Steadman talks to Samira about her career, from Abigail's Party to Gavin and Stacey. Laura Bates and Gwyneth Lewis discuss Arthurian Legends and The Mabinogion. Hisham Matar champions the Egyptian Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz. And transatlantic husband and wife country duo Outpost Drive perform on stage. Presente…

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The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey 33:24

17d ago33:24

33:24

In this empowering episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy walk alongside one of the most influential voices of our time—Oprah Winfrey—as they explore her transformative book, The Path Made Clear. A guide to discovering your life’s direction, this book weaves Oprah’s personal insights with wisdom from spiritual leaders, artis…

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Will Butler formerly of Arcade Fire on his play set in a recording studio 42:23

17d ago42:23

42:23

Stereophonic is a play about the creative process, power dynamics and fraught personal relationships of a 1970s rock band. It won a Tony and many other awards on Broadway. Now Stereophonic has come to the West End. Playwright David Adjmi and Will Butler, sometime of Arcade Fire, who has written the music, discuss their own artistic process as they …

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Episode 265 - Mike Birbiglia 1:10:51

17d ago1:10:51

1:10:51

This week on Breaking Bread Mike Birbiglia joins us at the table! Two Italian comedians in one booth - what could go wrong?! Tom and Mike share old Comedy Cellar stories, discuss thoughts on the Pope, and whether or not they would feel comfortable sharing a sleeping bag. Enjoy! Check out Mike's new special The Good Life on Netflix May 27th. Thank y…

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Super Attractor, Manifesting a Life Beyond Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein 26:19

19d ago26:19

26:19

In this uplifting episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy explore Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein — a powerful guide to becoming a magnet for the life you truly desire. Dave and Poppy unpack Gabrielle’s step-by-step teachings on aligning with the Universe, releasing limiting beliefs, and trusting in divine timing. Thro…

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#470 – James Holland: World War II, Hitler, Churchill, Stalin & Biggest Battles 3:30:56

20d ago3:30:56

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James Holland is a historian specializing in World War II. He hosts a podcast called WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep470-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/j…

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248 - The Vanishing of Sherri Holland 1:26:43

20d ago1:26:43

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When thirty-four year old Sherri Holland never arrived at her north Atlanta home after a drive up from Florida, her family knew something was wrong. More than a week later, her car was found abandoned along the side of I-75, less than thirty miles from her home. The car was in good shape, but a nail had flattened the front tire. Days later, Sherri'…

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S2EP23-Howard Freedman-Don't Panic! Your College Funding Questions Answered 45:51

25d ago45:51

45:51

Get ready to dive into the world of financial aid with the amazing Howard Freeman! Today, we’re chatting about how navigating college expenses doesn't have to be as terrifying as a rollercoaster ride, especially when you have a guide like Howard, who's been helping families score affordable college options for over two decades. He’s got the inside …

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Mission Impossible & Benicio Del Toro 42:35

22d ago42:35

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Benicio Del Toro talks about playing a business tycoon in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme. This aesthetically stylised film, by the director who also made The Royal Tenenbaums and The Grand Budapest Hotel, is reviewed by Tom and critics Larushka Ivan-Zadeh and Rachel Cooke. They also give their verdict on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckon…

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Shirley Manson of Garbage 42:18

23d ago42:18

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Frontwoman of Garbage, Shirley Manson talks about the band's latest album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, which is inspired by contemporary events including the killing of George Floyd in Los Angeles, but which presents an optimistic perspective on a dystopian world. We hear from the winner of the International Booker Prize, which was announc…

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Musician Rhiannon Giddens on returning to her North Carolina roots after working with Beyoncé 42:26

24d ago42:26

42:26

Musician Rhiannon Giddens on returning to her North Carolina roots after working with Beyoncé. As a huge retrospective of the work of the artist Helen Chadwick opens at The Hepworth Wakefield, art critic Louisa Buck and the exhibition's curator, Laura Smith, discuss why Chadwick should be viewed as the godmother for a golden generation of British c…

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#469 – Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain 2:27:02

24d ago2:27:02

2:27:02

Oliver Anthony is singer-songwriter who first gained worldwide fame with his viral hit Rich Men North of Richmond. He became a voice for many who are voiceless, with many of his songs speaking to the struggle of the working class in modern American life. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep469-sc See …

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Episode 264 - Atsuko Okatsuka 1:01:52

24d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

This week Atsuko Okatsuka joins us at the table! It's never a great sign when Ira Glass informs you that you have a story worth telling, which is exactly what happened to Atsuko. She discusses life in Japan, being kidnapped by her grandma and moving to the US. She also shares how she found out she wasn't married to her "husband." Enjoy! Check out A…

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Joanne Harris on the return of Chocolat 42:21

25d ago42:21

42:21

25 years after Joanne Harris introduced readers to the soothing delights of Chocolat, she's released her new book Vianne. It’s the prequel that explains how her heroine found her way into the world of high end French confectionery. A new exhibition at the British Museum sheds light on the provenance of popular images of the Hindu god Ganesha, the B…

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Episode 273: The Surrender Writer/Director Julia Max and Death Becomes Her (1992) 1:14:58

29d ago1:14:58

1:14:58

This week we chat with Julia Max about her debut feature film The Surrender, starring Colby Minifie and Kate Burton! We discuss the very personal inspiration for the movie, working with fantastic actors and tackling grief before hearing about how Return to Oz terrified her as a kid and Death Becomes Her created a fan for life. Iconic performances, …

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Infinite Possibilities The Art of Living Your Dreams by Mike Dooley 26:45

26d ago26:45

26:45

In this inspiring episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy dive into Infinite Possibilities by Mike Dooley — a powerful exploration of how thoughts become things and how anyone can create a life beyond their wildest dreams. Dave and Poppy break down Dooley’s simple but life-changing philosophy: your beliefs and visions shape y…

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S2EP22-Amanda & Aaron Johnson-Telling Tales: How to Use Storytelling as a Parenting Superpower! 54:05

1M ago54:05

54:05

Get ready to dive into a world where storytelling meets parenting magic! We’re chatting with the dynamic duo, Amanda and Aaron Johnson, who are all about transforming life's narrative into something spectacular. Amanda's got 25 years of experience turning personal backstories into epic tales through her projects like the Story Oracle, while Aaron b…

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Review: Sondheim's final musical Here We Are, The Marching Band, Daniel Kehlmann's The Director 42:31

29d ago42:31

42:31

David Benedict and Viv Groskop review Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, a surreal story of brunch and existential dread; French film about about grassroots music, The Marching Band and Daniel Kehlmann’s new novel, The Director, about a real life German filmmaker navigating the Third Reich. Presenter: Tom SutcliffeProducer: Simon Richar…

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Ocean with Attenborough, Garden Design, Turning Contemporary Politics into Opera 42:43

30d ago42:43

42:43

Colin Bulfield, Executive Producer of the new film Ocean With Attenborough, talks about working with the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough on his latest project, an exploration of the vital importance of healthy oceans to our planet which is in cinemas around the country now. Current exhibitions at V&A Dundee and the Briti…

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