Best Peter Atkinson Podcasts (2025)

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King Louis IX: Episode Five 15:17

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ King Louis IX - Episode Five: Not Peace, but a Sword Egypt. 1250 A.D. The King faces execution In the court of the mysterious Sultan. The royal crusader’s mission to defend the Holy Land is failing. And only his queen can save it! 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Ge…

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The Edition: left-wing Ultras, Reform intellectuals & capitalist sex robots 29:19

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‘The Ultras’ are the subject of The Spectator’s cover story this week – this is the new Islamo-socialist alliance that has appeared on the left of British politics. Several independent MPs, elected amidst outrage over the war in Gaza, have gone on to back the new party created by former Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. The grouping has g…

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Ep 11. "Midfield Maestro to Manager". Tommy Miller Pt3 1:05:06

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Tommy Miller shares his journey through football, discussing his experiences as a player and coach. He reflects on pivotal moments in his career, including the decision to play for Scotland, the challenges of injuries, and the transition from player to coach. Miller emphasizes the importance of perseverance, a…

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NEW Reality Check: Britain is taxing itself to death – Arthur Laffer 44:33

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Reality Check, The Spectator’s new data-driven show hosted by economics editor Michael Simmons, kicks off with a big name: Arthur Laffer. The man who taught Reagan to cut taxes tells Michael why Britain’s economy is 'disappearing', why the Bank of England shouldn’t exist, and why he still believes low taxes – and a little optimism – can send Britai…

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King Louis IX: Episode Four 11:22

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ King Louis IX - Episode Four: My Soul Ablaze Damietta, Egypt. 1249 A.D. King Louis has been captured by the Saracens. In the camp of the French crusaders, the devastated Queen Marguerite must remain steadfast for the good of the whole camp. Will the King escape death, rejoin his wife, defeat the Sar…

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Book Club: Peter James 39:32

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Sam Leith's guest on this week's Book Club podcast is the crime writer Peter James. Peter has contributed the introduction to a new edition of the classic thriller The Eagle Has Landed, which is 50 years old this month. He tells Sam what it was that made Jack Higgins's novel so groundbreaking, about what it takes to make you root for the bad guys, …

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King Louis IX: Episode Three 10:49

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ King Louis IX - Episode Three: Fire on the Earth Damietta, Egypt. 1248 A.D. The Seventh Crusade has begun: a horde of Egyptian Saracens have ambushed King Louis and his tiny retinue of soldiers. Stuck between the desert and the Mediterranean, they face almost certain slaughter! With Queen Marguerite…

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Quite right!: ‘If he won’t jump, he needs to be shoved’ – should Prince Andrew be exiled? 20:09

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Listeners on the Best of Spectator playlist can enjoy a section of the latest episode of Quite right! but for the full thing please seek out the Quite right! channel. Just search ‘Quite right!’ wherever you are listening now. This week on Quite right!: the slow-motion disgrace of Prince Andrew. As Virginia Giuffre’s new book reignites the Epstein s…

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King Louis IX: Episode Two 10:11

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ King Louis IX - Episode Two: Blood and Water The Mediterranean Sea. 1248 A.D. King Louis the Ninth of France has set sail for the Holy Land with an army of French knights – and his wife and children! The liberation of Jerusalem has begun. But first: they must overthrow a powerful Egyptian Sultan sup…

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Spectator Out Loud: Best of Notes on... 28:58

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The Best of Notes on... gathers the funniest, sharpest and most wonderfully random pieces from The Spectator’s beloved miscellany column. For more than a decade, these short, sharp essays have uncovered the intrigue in the everyday and the delight in digression. To purchase the book, go to spectator.co.uk/shop On this special episode of Spectator O…

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King Louis IX: Episode One 14:43

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ King Louis IX - Episode One: Zeal Consumes Me Paris, France. 1244 A.D. King Louis the Ninth is a controversial figure. He spends long hours in prayer and stays clear of disputes with other kingdoms. But despite the King's desire for peace, an argument between the Pope and Holy Roman Emperor threaten…

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Americano: is Trump on a roll? 37:15

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Was this Donald Trump's most phenomenal week yet? Freddy Gray and Kate Andrews discuss the President's success in orchestrating a Gaza peace plan, his 'Mean Girls style' of dealing with world leaders, and how to interpret his comments about not being 'heaven bound'. They also talk about how Trump might bailout Argentina - but only if Javier Milei w…

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Table Talk: Gyles Brandreth 35:12

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Broadcaster, writer, actor – and former MP – Gyles Brandreth joins Lara Prendergast on this episode of Table Talk to discuss his memories of food, from hating dates and loving 'bread sandwiches' to his signature dish of fish fingers and his love of eating baked beans cold from a can. Gyles also tells Lara about getting permission to eat swan, his e…

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Coffee House Shots: Thatcher & Reagan's special relationship 40:15

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To mark the centenary of Thatcher’s birth, Michael Gove is joined by Charles Moore, her biographer, and Peggy Noonan, speechwriter to Ronald Reagan, to reflect on the chemistry that bound the two conservative leaders. Both outsiders turned reformers, they shared not only ideology but temperament – ‘They were partners in crime,’ says Peggy. Yet it w…

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Padre Pio: Episode Five 13:44

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Padre Pio - Episode Five: In the Heights the Mountains Italy. 1916. After the marks of the wounds of Christ appear in Padre Pio's hands, feet and side, Church authorities have ordered Pio to stop all public ministry as a priest. With the faithful clamoring at his door, Padre Pio must find a way to l…

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Spectator Out Loud: Nick Boles, James Ball, Andrew Rosenheim, Arabella Byrne & Rory Sutherland 27:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Nick Boles says that Ukraine must stand as a fortress of European freedom; James Ball reviews If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI, by Eliezer Yudowsky and Nate Sores; Andrew Rosenheim examines the treasure trove of John Le Carre’s papers at the Bodleian; Arabella Byrne provides…

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Question in a Bottle. What do you think about buybacks? 8:21

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Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Investor. In this episode, subscriber Joseph Harbin asks Mark, what do you think about buybacks?. If you would like to hear Mark's opinion on an investing-related topic, pop your question…

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Mark Cornick 37:47

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In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Mark Cornick to talk about his work and his book Ethereal.By Euan Ross

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Ep 10. "Navigating Footballs Highs and Lows. Tommy Miller Pt2 1:05:52

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Summary In this conversation, Tommy Miller reflects on his football career, discussing his transitions between clubs, the evolution of fitness in the sport, and the emotional challenges faced by players. He shares insights on management styles, particularly under Paolo Di Canio, and recounts memorable moments, including winning at Wembley. The disc…

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Padre Pio: Episode Four 14:48

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Padre Pio - Episode Four: A Mystery to Himself Italy. 1916. Arrested for desertion, Padre Pio finds himself thrust into a perilous predicament. A simple misunderstanding quickly escalates, with the grim possibility of prison or worse, hanging over Pio. As tension mounts and uncertainty grows, Pio's …

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The Edition: Chinese spies, Vance’s rise & is French parenting supreme? 30:00

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‘Here be dragons’ declares the Spectator’s cover story this week, as it looks at the continuing fallout over the collapse of the trial of two political aides accused of spying for China in Westminster. Tim Shipman reveals that – under the last Conservative government – a data hub was sold to the Chinese that included highly classified information; …

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Padre Pio: Episode Three 12:10

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Padre Pio - Episode Three: Homecoming Italy. 1910. Still in Pietrelcina, Padre Pio faces a pivotal moment: his Capuchin superior fears his fragile health may hinder his monastic vocation. As a great war begins, Pio discovers that pain and persistent trials may be inseparable from his priestly servic…

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Quite right!: was Cameron wrong about China? 22:43

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Listeners on the Best of Spectator playlist can enjoy a section of the latest episode of Quite right! but for the full thing please seek out the Quite right! channel. Just search ‘Quite right!’ wherever you are listening now. This week on Quite right! Michael and Maddie turn their sights to Westminster’s latest espionage scandal – and the collapse …

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Padre Pio: Episode Two 12:58

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Padre Pio - Episode Two: A Worthwhile Suffering Italy. 1903. Brother Pio returns to Pietrelcina facing physical affliction and spiritual trials. His ill health is an obstacle to his vocation. With challenges at every turn, will his faith endure the trials that lie ahead? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily E…

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Holy Smoke: what does it mean 'to forgive'? 33:17

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The announcement by Erika Kirk – the widow of assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk – that she forgave her husband's killer, has led many to question the nature of Christian forgiveness. Granting forgiveness can seem hard for the smallest of crimes, let alone the murder of a close family member, so how can other people follow Erika's example…

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Padre Pio: Episode One 10:58

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Padre Pio - Episode One: The Path Pietrelcina, Italy. 1902. As a young man embarks on his journey to become a Capuchin monk, he encounters a series of unexpected trials that test his faith. Amidst the serene sounds of his hometown, whispers and warnings loom large. Will his steadfast spirit withstan…

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Americano: Trump's war on the cartels 37:34

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Donald Trump has launched a new ‘war on drugs’ – this time targeting Mexico’s cartels. Ben Domenech joins Freddy Gray to explain why MAGA has embraced the fight, what it means for US–Mexico relations, and how it could shape Trump’s foreign policy in his second term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Coffee House Shots: who is the greatest ever conservative? 39:25

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From wartime leadership to economic revolutions, Conservative figures have shaped Britain’s past and present. But who stands out as the greatest of them all? In this conversation, recorded live at Conservative Party Conference: Katie Lam makes the case for William Pitt the Younger, Camilla Tominay nominates Margaret Thatcher, William Atkinson point…

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Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman, Ian Williams, Theo Hobson, Lara Prendergast & Lisa Haseldine 34:01

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman says that the real war for the right is yet to come; Ian Williams examines the farce over the collapses China espionage case; Theo Hobson argues that the Church of England is muddled over sex and marriage; Lara Prendergast reads her letter from America; and, Lisa Haseldine goes on manoeuvres with the G…

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Coffee House Shots Live: can the Tories turn it around? 40:13

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Recorded live in Manchester, during the Conservative Party conference, Michael Gove sits down with Tim Shipman, Madeline Grant and Tim Montgomerie to discuss how the Tories can turn their fortunes around. Do the Tories need to show contrition for their record in government? Has the party basically been split ever since the Coalition years? And does…

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Solanus Casey: Episode Five 20:20

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Solanus Casey - Episode Five: The Face of Christ in Detroit Yonkers, New York. 1921. Father Solanus wakes up in the hospital awaiting the doctor’s news of his fate. Will he survive this latest ordeal? And will his faith carry him through? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast…

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The Edition: Jewish fear, 'the elimination of motherhood' & remembering Jilly Cooper 25:17

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The Spectator’s cover story this week looks at ‘the fear’ gripping Jewish people amidst rising antisemitism. Reflecting on last week’s attack in Manchester, Douglas Murray says that ‘no-one in the Jewish community was surprised’ – a damning inditement on Britain today. How do we tackle religious intolerance? And is there room for nuance in the deba…

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Ep 9. "The Making of a Midfielder". Tommy Miller Pt1 1:17:39

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Tommy Miller shares his journey from growing up in Shotton Colliery to becoming a professional footballer. He discusses the influences that shaped his career, including his father's support and the challenges he faced along the way. Tommy reflects on his time at Ipswich Town, Hartlepool United, and Sunderland,…

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Solanus Casey: Episode Four 18:55

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Solanus Casey - Episode Four: Opening the Door Detroit, Michigan. Christmas Eve, 1896. On the Blessed Mother's instructions, Barney has traveled four hundred miles from his home in Wisconsin to the Capuchin monastery in Detroit. He hopes to become a Capuchin novice. But after so many failures, heart…

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The Book Club: An Unexpectedly Essential Guide to Language 38:20

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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is Ben Schott. The author of the world- (or downstairs-loo-) conquering Schott’s Original Miscellany returns with Schott’s Significa, a deeply reported and constantly surprising book in which he uses the private languages of various communities – from gondoliers to graffiti writers and from Swifties to somm…

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Solanus Casey: Episode Three 15:23

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Solanus Casey - Episode Three: A Study in Humility Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1891. After witnessing a horrific act of violence, Barney's life is in turmoil. Set on becoming a man of peace, he enters seminary in Milwaukee. Barney feels called to the priesthood, but he's not sure a farm boy from Oak Grove…

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Quite right! live: Kemi Badenoch's last conference? 20:05

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The Spectator’s cover story this week is an interview with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch ahead of the Tory party conference. Reflecting on the criticism she received for being seen as slow on policy announcements, she says that the position the Conservatives were in was ‘more perilous than people realise’ and compares herself to the CEO of an a…