Best Paula Moore Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Radcliffe, Andi Osho, Adele Parks, Amy Webber, The 7:45s 36:36

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Stuart Maconie is joined by his 6Music weekend breakfast co-host Mark Radcliffe who's here to talk about his new book Et Tu, Cavapoo - all about Mark’s springtime sojourn to Rome alongside his dog Arlo. Andi Osho is taking on the role of Tedra in the RSC's production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham and prolific novelist Adele Parks is wi…

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Mentorship, Gamified Learning, and Saying No with Dr. Stephanie Moore-Lotridge 52:49

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Send us a text What would happen if we all approached learning with more creativity, collaboration, and genuine curiosity? Dr. Stephanie Moore-Lotridge takes us inside her work as an educator where she's pioneering approaches that could transform how we train future doctors. On this episode, Nicole and Stephanie discuss: Learning to say "no". Black…

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Jon Culshaw, Harriet Dyer, Jon Watts, Nadia Reid, Yazmin Lacey 36:46

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Stuart is joined by Jon Culshaw, the star of the much loved comedy series Dead Ringers, which is about to hit the road for its 25th anniversary tour. Harriet Dyer is Easily Distra.... so let's hope she doesn't wander off halfway through the show. Jon Watts discovered his love of cooking in custody. After being taken under the wing of Jamie Oliver h…

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Mindfulness Trends, AI Dating, and Dead Bodies with Phillip Headrick 47:52

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Send us a text Is silent walking the mindfulness trend we all need now? Who can really say... But Phillip Headrick might try in his return to My Crunchy Zen Era with host, Nicole Swisher. In this attempt at a reflective episode, Nicole and Phillip take on: Listener comments and questions! Sunday routines and related meltdowns. Yet more irrational f…

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Ruth Jones, Jordan Gray, Jamie MacDonald, Dylan Adler, Hot Mess, James Emmanuel 35:46

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Clive Anderson hosts a Loose Ends party with some of the many musicians, comedians, writers and stars of the stage lighting up the Edinburgh Festivals. Ruth Jones’ latest book By Your Side is partly set in Scotland, and she’ll be in the capital sharing some of her pet peeves that have found their way on to its pages. Comedian and actor Jordan Gray …

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Standup Comedy, Wellness and Cat People with Paula Kosienski 47:24

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Send us a text What happens when your dream career collides with your physical limitations? When external validation no longer sustains you? Join standup comedian, Paula Kosienski, and host, Nicole Swisher, as they discuss: Is clean comedy funny? Pursuing a standup career while managing chronic illness The woes of seeking external validation Defini…

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Tom Rosenthal, Thanyia Moore, Karine Polwart, Michael Elsener, Niall Moorjani, Couplet 35:50

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Clive Anderson hosts a Loose Ends party with some of the many musicians, comedians, writers and stars of the stage lighting up the Edinburgh Festivals. Tom Rosenthal is a comedian best known as Jonny on Friday Night Dinner, though I suppose you can describe him however you’d like as his new show is Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am. Thanyi…

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Quitting Your Job, Writing a Romance Novel, and Enneagram Struggles with Sara Holifield 55:45

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Send us a text I had this fear that I would die without having written a book because I was too scared.... Sara Holifield aka Avalon Griffin admits as she shares about quitting her job to write a paranormal romance novel. Join Sara and Nicole as they discuss: Quitting jobs to reset your life Sara's books: Unbound by Shadows and To Dwell in Shadows …

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Bertie Carvel; Jo Wood; Lost Chimes; Tori Allen-Martin; Rajiv Karia; RIYA 36:02

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Listen up as Nihal unfolds the Beyoncé/Destiny's Child theme he's spotted in this weeks' Loose Ends. He's humming "Irreplaceable" for the heroine of author Jo Wood’s debut novel - The Resurrection of Flo - who's left her cheating husband Max (“To the left, to the left”). It's "I'm a Survivor" for the actor Bertie Carvel who is playing King Leontes …

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Improv, Building Confidence, and Getting Rid of Fish Smells with Zeta Graves 59:15

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Send us a text I feel like I've designed my life to be a very stress-free experience... Zeta Graves shares on this episode with host, Nicole Swisher. Join Zeta and Nicole as they chat about: Mental health benefits from improv (soooo good for anxiety) Building confidence through improv The fear of deep water and poisonous creatures in the south Acce…

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#141 John Tinger, Guitarist and Philosopher 1:09:17

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John Tinger is a master guitarist, known for his inspirational and improvisational music. He also is a philosopher about life, music, and vibration. In this episode, he also discussed in detail how he cured himself of focal dystonia, which affects numerous musicians.By Planetary Gigs Society

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Tiff Stevenson, Sam Palladio, Ella Al-Shamahi, Chris Grace, The Miki Berenyi Trio 35:37

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Clive Anderson is joined in Salford by a Post-Coital (that's the name of her new show) Tiff Stevenson and by Sam Palladio is finally acting in his own accent in 'The Couple Next Door' after playing Texan Gunnar Scott in 'Nashville' for six seasons. Ella Al-Shamahi has been in search of what makes us 'Human' for her new BBC Two series. American acto…

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Therapist or Hairstylist, Ghosts, and Being Uncomfortable with Brittany Otto 53:47

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Send us a text It was a karmic lesson for us to be uncomfortable... Brittany Otto shares in this week's episode. Join us this week as we discuss: Brittany's Akashic reading Spying on neighbors Ghosts and hauntings The challenges of being an empath hairstylist with healthy boundaries Hair loss due to COVID and Ozempic Accidental shrines Subscribe no…

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Simon Armitage, Paula Hawkins, Ria Lina, Bill Ryder Jones, Stuart Maconie 34:41

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Loose Ends is the guest of Durham Brass Festival this week, providing flugelhorns, euphoniums and an enthusiastic audience at the newly refurbished 110 year old Redhills Miners Hall, once known as "the Pitman's Parliament". Far from brassed off to be with him is the poet laureate Simon Armitage who finds exactly the right words to describe the magi…

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Barbecue, Primitive Camping, and Trying New Things with Phillip Headrick 56:07

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Send us a text Say yes to everything unless it gets you killed... is Phillip Headrick's life philosophy that he shares on this episode with host, Nicole Swisher. Join Nicole and Phillip as we chat about: • Daily affirmations and meditations with a wandering mind. • Why we love dogs. • Being buddies with exes. • Time limits for first dates and judgi…

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From Doctor to Patient to Artist and Activist 49:33

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You may be someone who has already experienced a 360 life change through ill health, or are currently supporting somebody with a life changing diagnosis. Dr Shanali Perera's own 360 story is one of sudden, abrupt and frightening change. 10 years ago, as a medical doctor, Shanali was specializing in rheumatology with a specific interest in vasculiti…

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Tim Key, Lucy Porter, Leonie Elliott, Shabaz Ali, Billy Nomates, Bruno Berle 37:03

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This week Stuart is joined by comedian and poet Tim Key who takes us to LA Baby in his new book, Lucy Porter who is learning to let go in her new stand up show, and Shabaz Ali: the Tik Tok sensation with his takedowns of the super-rich. Eastenders and Call the Midwife star Leonie Elliott is starring in a new play, Liberation. There's music from Bil…

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Goat Milk, Shower Curtain Killers, and Some Crunchy Zen Stuff with Marianna Barksdale 46:51

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Send us a text What does "crunchy zen" actually mean? That's exactly what host Nicole Swisher and her guest Marianna Barksdale are figuring out together in this warm, funny, and not so insightful debut episode. Join us to: Debunk recycling myths. Explore our wildest irrational fears such as will my ribs spontaneously pop out of place? Discuss the l…

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Mel Giedroyc, Debbie Wiseman, Mike Gayle, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson 38:27

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It's mostly lollipops, ribbons and cakes for Clive Anderson this week as he meets Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc, Jane Austen improviser Rachel Parris and Romantic Novelist Mike Gayle (the only man to win the Romantic Writers Association's top award). But not all.... Mel Giedroyc's new podcast - and she emphasises it's a comedy one - is taking over fro…

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Send us a text Welcome to My Crunchy Zen Era! I'm not sure exactly what it means, but we'll figure it out.By Nicole

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Dawn French, Fern Britton, Edward Rowe, Gwenno 35:56

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This week Loose Ends is coming from the Homecoming festival at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. Clive Anderson is joined by comedian, actor and writer Dawn French, who moved to Cornwall to give her more space to write and Fern Britton, who has written eleven novels set in Cornwall, and has lived here on and off since starting her career in …

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Immigrant Hope Sandhills-Tamara Fore & Matt Jones 45:11

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Today, we’re welcoming Tamara Fore, Executive Director of Immigrant Hope, and Matt Jones as the president of the board of directors. Immigrant Hope of the Sandills is a ministry right here in Southern Pines that offers immigrants something every one of us longs for: hope, help, and home. This is a topic that’s tender for many, and today’s conversat…

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Jenny Colgan, Douglas Maxwell, Zara Gladman, Michael Mullen, James Yorkston, Rachel Newton 35:57

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It's 20 years since Jenny Colgan became a published author and since then her books have been translated across the globe, from Brazil to Bulgaria. Her latest novel is Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages. Playwright Douglas Maxwell is back at the Tron in Glasgow, a theatre that kickstarted his professional career 25 years ago. His one-man show Man’s Be…

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Ore Oduba, Amy Macdonald, Kim Blythe, Tom Newlands, Rose Room 36:30

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Ore Oduba switched broadcasting for the stage after his 2016 Strictly win. His latest production is the adaptation of Peter James’ Picture You Dead book which is on tour across the country. Tom Newlands' debut novel Only Here, Only set in a fictional Fife town has received many plaudits in the UK and beyond. It's coming out in paperback later in Ju…

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Adam Buxton, Tanita Tikaram, Jimi Famurewa, Kiran Landa and Honeyglaze 34:41

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This week Clive Anderson is talking playing with toys, settling scores and saying goodbyes with OG podcaster Adam Buxton. Tanita Tikaram has finally recorded the follow up to her multi-millions selling 1988 album 'Ancient Heart', called 'LIAR' Jimi Famurewa tells us how you go from stuffing mashed potato in your pocket to appearing on Masterchef. K…

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Patrick Grant, Jason Donovan, Sophie McCartney, The Young'Uns, Mychelle, Stuart Maconie 38:55

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Jason Donovan won the hearts of millions alongside Kylie Minogue in the Australian soap Neighbours; then his debut album was the biggest seller of 1989 and he topped the UK singles chart 4 times. In the 1990s he reinvented himself in musical theatre with acclaimed roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert …

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Paloma Faith, Mike Bubbins, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Helen Carr, Euros Childs, Kizzy Crawford 36:17

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Clive Anderson brings us Loose Ends from the Hay Festival. Joining Clive in front of a Hay audience are singer Paloma Faith who last year released her most personal album 'The Glorification of Sadness'. She also published her first book 'MILF' (no, not that one), a rousing call to arms for women to take up space, based on her experiences in the mus…

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Ryan & Paula Kling- CCC Supported Missionaries 23:45

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Ryan and Paula Kling are on staff as the side coordinator and volunteer coordinator with Reach Global Crisis Response. They currently manage and coordinate job sites and volunteers in Hendersonville, NC, in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late 2024. Tune in to hear Ryan's story!By Christ Community Church Pinehurst-Outreach Team

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Jess Gillam, Stevie Martin, Georgia Ruth, Emma Jane Unsworth, Ben Aitken, Stuart Maconie 35:29

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The comedian and podcaster Stevie Martin is currently battling it out in the latest series of Channel 4’s award winning show Taskmaster - you might have enjoyed her "most snooty possession" which was a portrait of her pet tortoise in military uniform. She'll be here to tell us all about getting "the call" and her favourite games...sorry... tasks. I…

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Gruff Rhys, Phina Oruche, Kate Mossman, Divina De Campo, Joe Kent-Walters 38:45

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Joining Stuart Maconie in the Salford studio are the actress Phina Oruche who began her career modelling in America. She's best known for playing Liberty Baker in Footballers Wives. Phina is currently on stage at the Liverpool Everyman in Nathan Powell's new play 'Takeaway', where she stars as Carol, the matriach behind Hyltons Caribbean takeaway. …

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Highlights from the Guatemala Mission Trip: Senior Pastor Dan Francis 31:42

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Welcome to the podcast! Today, we’re diving into a special episode with Pastor Dan Francis, who just returned from Guatemala with a team from Christ Community Church. Over the past couple of weeks, they’ve shared stories of teaching in schools, delivering food to local families, worshiping with local churches, and hosting the camp’s first-ever day …

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Alex Horne and The Horne Section, Susie Dent, Anoushka Shankar, Kate Wiliams, Callum Scott Howells, Clive Anderson 37:14

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Taskmaster star, comic and sitcom actor Alex Horne joins Clive Anderson to talk about season two of his sitcom, to introduce his comedic band The Horne Section and tell us why he's never running out of taskmaster tasks. The lexicographer and broadcaster Susie Dent is now a mystery thriller writer too, she'll be with us to talk about twisty word clu…

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BONUS EPISODE: Arts and Culture is for everyone with Mayo Comhaltas 41:34

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Anthony Kavanagh, Fleadh Coordinator and Mairéad Loftus Dunford, Cuimsiú Coordinator Join Anthony and Mairéad as they talk about: The importance of being inclusive in society and our communities How to apply reasonable accommodations for all Opportunities for the future All music recorded in June 2024 in Guiry’s of Foxford as part of the Joe Beirne…

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Family Promise of Moore County- Peggy Hendrix 24:53

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Explore the story and heart behind Family Promise of Moore County- they serve families experiencing homelessness, the evolution of their model, the role of community volunteers, and the impact they are having locally. Please join me as we welcome Peggy Hendrix, executive director of Family Promise of Moore County.…

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Rachel Joyce, Matilda Mann, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Levison Wood, Maya Delilah, Stuart Maconie 36:34

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Rachel Joyce’s debut novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was a bestseller in 30 languages, became a much-loved film with Jim Broadbent and is about to become a stage musical. She's also got a new novel, a sun-soaked family drama called The Homemade God which has already been hailed by one critic as "the perfect holiday read". Levison Wood h…

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Kieran Hodgson, Julie Lin, Lewis Gribben, Selali Fiamanya, Skerryvore, Mike McKenzie 35:16

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Clive Anderson will be joined by comedian and star of Two Doors Down Kieran Hodgson ahead of his upcoming show Voice Of America. Chef Julie Lin's cookery book Sama Sama celebrates all parts of her Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish identity and mixes tradition with innovation. Lewis Gribben stars in the new series of Charlie Brooker's multi award-winn…

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V.E.T. Net - Gerald & Frances Mitchum 26:24

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Today, we’re excited to hear from Gerald Mitchum, a missionary who has spent decades serving in Mongolia. In 1995, Gerald and his wife Frances moved there with Christian Veterinary Mission to share the love of Jesus. What began as welcoming students into their home turned into a national ministry called V.E.T. Net. It’s a network of veterinarians a…

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05 Out and about in North Inner city Dublin with Frances O'Keeffe and Lisa Walsh 32:57

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Ms. Frances O’Keeffe, Public Health Nurse, Summerhill Primary Care Centre, Dublin Ms. Lisa Walsh, Centre Manager of (Horizon House) Homeless Family PEA Join Frances and Lisa as they talk about: Their experiences of working in North inner city Dublin Frances brings us on a walk around the community that she works in Lisa talks about the people, the …

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Karen Dunbar, Mollie Hughes, Rosco McClelland, Kirsty MacLaren, NATI., Lewis McLaughlin 34:13

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Stuart Maconie will be joined by comedian Karen Dunbar, star of sketch comedy show Chewin’ The Fat, ahead of her nationwide tour. Restless Natives: The Musical is the new stage adaptation of the Scottish cult classic. Actor Kirsty MacLaren stars in the show which brings some of Big Country's greatest hits to life. Rosco McClelland celebrates his re…

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Adult & Teen Challenge- Pastor Steve Coleman 17:48

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Welcome to episode seven of our podcast! I’m so excited for today’s conversation because we have the privilege of hosting Pastor Stephen Coleman from Adult and Teen Challenge of the Carolinas. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or curious about this ministry, Pastor Stephen's stories and insights will leave you encouraged. Tune in to discover how G…

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Billy Porter, Deborah Frances White, Anna Chancellor, Lapsley, Anthony Joseph 34:50

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Joining Clive Anderson in the Loose Ends studio are the Emmy award-winning actor Billy Porter, currently hanging out in the Kit-Kat club where he is starring as Emcee. Comedian and 'Guilty Feminist' podcaster Deborah Frances White has just published a new book 'Six Conversations We're Scared to Have', about how to ask difficult questions and change…

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04 The first hand experience of dealing with homelessness and addiction with Aussie 26:45

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Join Aussie as he tells us about: His story How healthcare professionals can support someone living with addiction The challenges of being homeless and accessing healthcare Follow us on X: @CNMEMayoRos Instagram: @CNMEMayoRos Website hereBy Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education (CNME) Mayo/Roscommon

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Michael Rosen, Barbara Flynn, Dylan Jones, Kemah Bob, Grace Petrie, Brad Kella, Stuart Maconie 35:46

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Loose Ends this week is all about finding the light. Poet, performer and broadcaster Michael Rosen is touring a one man show making sense of some of the darker moments of his life. Dylan Jones was the editor of era-defining magazines like i-D, Arena and British GQ in the 1990s and noughties. Now his memoir, These Foolish Things - tells how he left …

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Young Life in the Sandhills- Greg & Lucy Noble 22:53

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Today, we’re diving into a ministry that’s making a lasting impact on the next generation—Young Life in the Sandhills. Their mission is simple yet powerful: introducing teenagers to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. And I couldn’t think of better guests to share this story than Greg and Lucy Noble. Greg serves as the director of Yo…

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Bridget Christie, Adam Frost, Louise Young, Richard Dawson, Abel Selaocoe 33:25

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Clive Anderson's guests in Salford include Bridget Christie who returns with series two of The Change. Gardener's World expert Adam Frost who is on the road with his 'Lessons from the Garden' tour and up and coming stand up Louise Young. Music is from Richard Dawson who has just released a new album 'End of the Middle' and cellist and singer Abel S…

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Phil & Cindy Fisk- CCC Supported Missionaries 20:29

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Phil and Cindy Fisk have served overseas since 1987, first in Zaire, then following evacuation in 1991, in Belgium since 1992. They helped establish two churches in Flanders, Belgium. Each church has a national as Pastor trained at the Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF) in Leuven. Since 2008, Phil and Cindy have taught and mentored young men and…

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03 The experience of the Roma community in Ireland with Danut Nae 40:32

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Mr Danut Nae, Roma Advocate from Cairde Join Danut as he talks about; Common misconceptions about the Roma community that affect their social inclusion The historical context and current barriers for Roma community in Ireland Building trust and enhancing privacy for Roma individuals accessing healthcare Follow us on X: @CNMEMayoRos Instagram: @CNME…

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Declan Lawn, Naoise Dolan, John Meagher, Emer Maguire, Ryan McMullan, Chubby Cat 36:42

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Stuart Maconie and guests come together with mighty laughs, big stories, and altogether good craic from Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Declan Lawn is a screenwriter of multiple TV series alongside his creative partner Adam Patterson, including the successful Blue Lights as well as the BBC miniseries The Salisbury Poisonings. Series three of Blue Lights…

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Michael Ball; Hollie McNish; Pearl Mackie; Sam Lee; Pierre Novellie; Clive Anderson 34:44

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Clive hosts Loose Ends with an audience in London this week with a set of guests with a serious work ethic and willingness to try new things in the name of entertainment. The chart topping superstar and award winning actor Michael Ball is now also a best selling novelist. Can life backstage really be as chaotic as this page-turner set in theatrelan…