Best Stuart Willis Podcasts (2026)

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# 709 - Nashville’s Newest Sensation, Halston Ray 1:55:09

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It’s a bittersweet Bertcast when my podcast producer, Halston Ray, sits down to chat about the last eight years of our lives together. We talk about him drinking Ari’s pee, the most I have EVER laughed on this podcast, and how in the world he went from pizza delivery guy to podcast producer! Bertcast would not be what it is today without him and I …

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DZ-123: Flawed Characters and Noir 1 - Classic Noir 1:22:52

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What can Film Noir teach us about character arcs and audience engagement? In this two part series, Mel and Chas use Noir (the genre) as a lens to interrogate flawed characters. How can characters doing reprehensible things still engage audiences? How can you ensure representation isn't endorsement? And whether these characters undergo transformativ…

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Something's Burning: Just a Trio of Influencers with Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart | S6 E20 1:52:26

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Social Media Influencers Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart come by the kitchen, but since everyone’s on GLP-1s, I guess no one’s eating the Truffle Chicken Pot Pie I’m making. Instead, we talk about skin care, men’s underwear, being canceled, and how good I look with Tana’s Lip Kit on.FollowTana: https://www.instagram.com/tanamongeauImari: https://www.…

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Constable Ambisonic - Stuart Bowditch in conversation with Wendy Bailey 45:11

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As part of the Constable Ambisonic project I want to understand how we perceive the landscape, and what did Constable and his contemporaries bring to our understanding of the natural world, and who else has contributed to the language used and ideals we hold in regard to perception of landscape. Here I talk to artist and artist and broadcaster Wend…

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# 708 - I Finally Talk About Politics with Snow Tha Product 1:29:50

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Not that anyone cares what I think, but Snow Tha Product gets me to talk politics - which I never do. We also get super emotional, call Joey Diaz, and we both agree that Salsa and Beer is a GREAT Mexican restaurant. Snow also teaches me about being from Mexico - and I teach her what NOT to do a 15 year old boy... and pouring gasoline in you a$$ is …

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Something’s Burning: Becoming Best Friends with Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse | S6 E19 1:40:09

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Dream couple Carter Oosterhouse and Amy Smart are now mine and LeeAnn’s best friends! They come by the kitchen so we can talk all about how it happened – from the old Discovery days to our time in Michigan at Fully Loaded… and now over Asian-inspired steak sandwiches. We also hit on Amy’s love of the jump scare, if you need to ask your spouse befor…

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# 707 - Day Drinking with My Mom's Favorite Comedian, Kathleen Madigan 1:50:52

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Gege Kreischer's favorite comedian, Kathleen Madigan, swings by the studio to do what we do best - talk about other comics. We’ve got stuff to say about Ron White, Scott Kennedy, and Lewis Black… just to name a few. We also talk about Kathleen’s mom’s pill problem, naming our tours, cat videos and her new special - out now on Amazon Prime.Watch Kat…

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Something’s Burning: A Tale of Two Heights with Brad Williams and Braun Strowman | S6 E18 1:40:00

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We’re setting records this week with the biggest height differential of guests in Something’s Burning history. WWE superstar and TV host Braun Strowman towers over comedian Brad Williams… 6’8” vs 4’4” – and it’s basically all we can talk about. I do manage to find time to make the viral gyro / doner kabobs taking Instagram by storm. And they’re as …

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# 706 - Jordan Davis Buys Dirt 1:51:50

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I sit down with country singer/songwriter Jordan Davis. We talk about opening for Luke Combs, moving to Nashville, his first record deal, the CMA’s, Jelly Roll, fly fishing, shooting bows with Cam Haynes, and Jordan performs a few songs!Follow JordanYT: https://youtube.com/@jordandavisofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordandavisofficial Set s…

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Something's Burning: CMA’s, Shepards Pie, and The Red Clay Strays | S6 E17 1:29:59

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John Hall and Zach Rishel from The Red Clay Strays come by my Nashville kitchen the day before the CMA awards and we talk about the first thing we bought when we earned some money, if all sins hold the same weight, and who’s a bigger fan–Matt Rife or me. I throw together a shepherd’s pie, a side salad and we play a few word game. Follow John: https…

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# 705 - Mom, Dad & LeeAnn 1:17:55

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I sit down with my Dad, Mom and Wife to talk about our family, the holidays, my parents' childhoods, how I was in college, Riding the Avatar ride with my parents, the road trip over a bridge story, and much more!Set sail with Fully Loaded at Sea here: https://bertkreischercruise.tbits.me/trk/kcRecCome see me on the Permission to Party World Tour!Go…

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Something's Burning: Bunnie Xo, Leanne Morgan, and I Are Not Supposed to be Here | S6 E16 1:36:31

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Some of my favorite women, Bunnie Xo and Leanne Morgan, come by the Nashville kitchen to talk about menopause, Jelly Roll’s shaved face, where we vacationed as kids, and of course, LeeAnn Kreischer. Plus, I make a cheese-overloaded croque monsieur with a fall salad on the side that’s bound to back you up... Follow Bunnie: https://www.instagram.com/…

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Something's Burning: The Sklar Brothers Take One | S1 E33 19:48

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They asked for it, so I gotta deliver. My vanity is no match for the demands of Jason and Randy Sklar. Go back in time when I was skinner and we ALL had more hair – and I make a veggie pasta dish that didn’t turn out half bad. To purchase tour tickets: https://www.supersklars.com Follow https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers SUBSCRIBE so you never…

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# 704 - The Sober Return of Marcus King 1:08:24

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I sit down with singer, songwriter, guitarist, Marcus King. We talk about getting sober, his playing style, my assistant Kyle, Shaboozey, and Marcus plays his song “On & On”. Follow Marcus YT: https://youtube.com/@realmarcusking IG: https://www.instagram.com/realmarcusking Set sail with Fully Loaded at Sea here: https://bertkreischercruise.tbits.me…

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Something's Burning: Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins: A WWE Love Story | S6 E15 1:42:13

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Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins of WWE fame give POWER COUPLE a whole new meaning. They come by the kitchen to talk wrestling, marriage, their love story, and what Becky misses most about Ireland (it’s sausages). I cook a mean spatchcock chicken with a bunch of vegetables–and Seth and I perfect our wives’ accent. Follow Seth: https://www.instagram.com…

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# 703 - WWE Champion Cody Rhodes 1:36:05

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I sit down with WWE Champ, Cody Rhodes. We talk about The Go Big Show, becoming the WWE champion, T-Pain, the Street Fighter movie, his Dad Dusty Rhodes, and much more! Follow Cody IG: https://www.instagram.com/americannightmarecody Set sail with Fully Loaded at Sea here: https://bertkreischercruise.tbits.me/trk/kcRec Come see me on the Permission …

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Something’s Burning: How Joy Works with Luke & Sassy Scott | S6 E14 1:35:54

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Sibling stars Luke and “Sassy” Scott O’Halloran swing by the kitchen while in the States to visit one of their favorite people – ME. We talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome, allergies, cat people, and whether I was bullied – or the bully. I make chicken and waffles, which blows ALL Aussie minds – and they blow MY mind with all their new friendships… J.Lo…

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# 702 - Ryan Sickler’s Leap Into Manhood 1:49:28

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I sit down with comedian Ryan Sickler. We talk about airplane fights, weight-loss drugs, car pies, self image, losing loved ones, leaps into manhood, his new special, and much more! Watch Ryan’s new special on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGWVyM2NJo&t=3463s Follow Ryan:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rsickler IG: https://www.instagra…

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Something’s Burning: Just a Couple of Good Guys | Josh Peck + Ben Soffer | S6 E13 1:40:36

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This week, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer come over to eat some lamb lollipops and mashed cauliflower. We discuss fatherhood, loving our wives, and not drinking – just what you would expect from a couple of Good Guys.Check out Josh & Ben’s podcast, Good Guys - https://dearmedia.com/shows/good-guysFollowhttps://www.instagram.com/shuapeckhttps://www.instag…

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# 701 - Margo Price Got Pregnant at a Widespread Panic Show 1:32:56

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I sit down with singer/songwriter Margo Price. We talk about Dolly Parton, our favorite artists, meeting your heroes, and Margo plays “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down”. Follow Margo: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@margoprice IG: https://www.instagram.com/missmargoprice Set sail with Fully Loaded at Sea here: https://bertkreischercruise.tbits.me/trk/kcRec …

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Something's Burning: Naïve Compliance with the Sklar Brothers | S6 E12 1:14:04

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Randy and Jason Sklar are back in the kitchen with me to talk about twinning, trade schools, skin tags, and whether OJ was really guilty or not. And in honor of one of our favorite restaurants, Genghis Cohen, I am making Chinese / Jewish fusion food: kungpao chicken and pastrami fried rice. Plus, they call my dad to see if he's actually proud of me…

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Weymouth Bay from the downs above Osmington Mills - 11th October 2025 (excerpt) 18:54

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Idling ships upon the bay, moving windsurfers upon the bay, my travelling companion and good friend Al laying in the grass making some art and chatting to the walkers on the path, restarting the recording as there was a hum, a hiking couple, hiking man craning his neck to have a look from 200m away, I’m suddenly self conscious about my choice of br…

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# 700 - Ronda Rousey is the GOAT 1:47:30

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I sit down with UFC & WWE legend Ronda Rousey. We talk about her training again, her graphic novel, WWE promos, cutting weight, her Mom, her first big check, becoming a champion, and much more! Buy Ronda's new debut graphic novel, Expecting The Unexpected here - https://amzn.to/48M4bJU Follow Ronda: https://www.instagram.com/rondarousey Come see me…

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Something's Burning: Squid Ink, Scallops + Quick Sand Kinks with Sal Vulcano + Jay Larson | S6 E11 1:47:42

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My friends Sal Vulcano and Jay Larson come by the kitchen to talk about crowd work comedy, old man health, and quicksand p*rn – just to name a few. I make squid ink pasta and scallops while we figure out exactly HOW the squid ink is obtained… and Jay and I bully Sal into sticking his finger into boiling hot pasta sauce. Check out Jay’s special, Sou…

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1dZ-01: Arkyvrs - A Mansion Most Vile - Ep1 2:08:19

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What happens when a group of filmmakers play a ragtag group of filmmakers in a gritty sci-fi horror? "Ignite the fire within and explore unknown territory" - Werner Herzog. This episode is unusual, even by Draft Zero standards. It's an "Actual Play Podcast" where Chas, Stu, & Mel are joined by Kim Ho and Luke Clark to play MOTHERSHIP, the sci-fi ho…

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# 699 - Ian Fidance & Katherine Blanford Bully my Assistant 1:38:11

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I sit down on the road from the “Permission to Party” tour with comedians, Ian Fidance & Katherine Blanford. We talk about touring together, Ian's celibacy, dreams, addiction, working out together, my assistant Kyle, and much more! Follow Ian: https://www.instagram.com/ianimal69 Katherine: https://www.instagram.com/itskatherineblanford Come see me …

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Something's Burning: Breaking down Les Mascots with Feitelberg and Mikey Pavinelli | S6 E10 1:24:12

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Barstool’s very own John Feitelberg and Mikey Pavinelli swing by the kitchen to talk about their latest project–Les Mascots on YouTube. And between the acting, the directing, and the budget–it’s a homerun. Also a homerun? The NY Strip, French Fries, and Tableside Caesar I make ‘em.FollowJohn: https://www.instagram.com/feitelberg Mikey: https://www.…

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# 698 - Fireside Chats with Todd Glass 1:37:35

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I sit down with comedian, Todd Glass. We talk about the gifts he brought, childhood smells, The Event of a Lifetime, Paul Anka, and Todd sets the mood! Follow Todd: YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/thetoddglassshow IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetoddglassshow Get tickets to see “The Event of a Lifetime” Nov 7-16 at https://www.toddglass.com Come …

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Something’s Burning: Breaking Down Hip Hop + Hood Movies w/Big Boy, Jeezy + Eric Blake | S06 E09 1:30:47

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It’s my favorite combination in the kitchen today–comedy and music. Radio legend Big Boy, Jeezy, and Eric Blake come by to eat oxtail and breakdown hip hop, hood movies, and my white boy energy. We also talk about Big Boy’s career, his weight loss and Jeezy’s residency in Vegas. Buy tickets to Big Boy’s Comedy Kings show at Yaamavá Theater on Decem…

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Constable Ambisonic - Perception of Landscape with Alan Hockett 47:55

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As part of the Constable Ambisonic project I want to understand how we perceive the landscape, and what did Constable and his contemporaries bring to our understanding of the natural world, and who else has contributed to the language used and ideals we hold in regard to perception of landscape. Here I talk to artist and photographer Alan Hockett w…

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# 697 - Zac Brown’s Sphere Dream Comes True 1:28:17

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I sit down with Country Star, Zac Brown. We talk about his hustle, touring, spear fishing, his childhood, quitting motorcycles, becoming a leader, and more! Follow Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zacbrown https://www.instagram.com/zacbrownband Come see me on the Permission to Party World Tour! Go to https://www.bertbertbert.com/#tour2 for tickets --…

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Something’s Burning: The Locker Room with Chase Rice + Brian Urlacher | S6 E08 1:32:13

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Country star Chase Rice and former linebacker Brian Urlacher come by the kitchen to discuss playing football, having fans, and B&E. I stuff a Dutch oven FULL of food for a traditional Korean Army Stew and we create a business that’s bound to be a hit Follow Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaserice Brian: https://www.instagram.com/54urlacher Recip…

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Boat Building Near Flatford Mill - 2nd October 2025 (excerpt) 20:00

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Diners with trays of food and drinks from the cafe, the air con unit drone, this year is a ‘mast year’ for local trees which can be evidenced by the abundance of acorns on the ground, mast years are possibly a way that trees work together to create more fruit/seeds in one year that can possibly be eaten by seed eating animals and increasing the lik…

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The Hay Wain - 30th September 2025 (excerpt) 22:00

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A landscape, at noon. A man jogging with his dog, and man and woman chatting on the bench next to the Field Studies Centre, the mill pond has been cleared of weed and algae, and most of the vegetation has been trimmed making it easier to see the path of the water between the trees, spider threads drifting and glinting in the sun, Moorhens running o…

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# 696 - Adam DeVine is a Workaholic 1:28:41

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I sit down with actor and comedian, Adam DeVine. We talk about The Righteous Gemstones, working with Danny McBride, Workaholics, pain reprocessing therapy, what’s next for Adam, and much more! Get tickets to Adam Devine, Anders Holm & Blake Anderson’s Cruise “This Cruise is Important” at https://www.thiscruiseisimportant.com Follow Adam IG: https:/…

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DZ-122: Escalating Antagonism 2 1:44:51

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How can you apply horror ideas to action and comedy? In this episode Chas, Stu and guest Kim Ho continue their exploration into the power(s) of antagonism and how focusing on them can develop story. While Part 1 looked at the horror film SINNERS, in Part 2 we venture into genres beyond horror with the action-thriller REBEL RIDGE, and the comedy cla…

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Something's Burning: Burnin’ Down the House W/ Cedric the Entertainer + Anthony Anderson | S6 E07 1:05:28

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Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson bring their own BBQ to the kitchen today – from their joint AC Barbecue. And since there’s no outdoing THAT, I’m cookin’ up the Instagram-worthy sizzling cheese smash burger. We talk about The Cabin, what words white guys can use, and how Gege Kreischer went ballistic when she met Cedric. And I do my best…

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Hampstead Heath looking towards Harrow - 27th September 2025 (excerpt) 20:00

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It’s been a long trek on public transport to get here, and a bit stressful on the Tube with all of the tripods and kit bag, that has put in to perspective a few things. It would have taken Constable, everyone, a lot longer to get around. For instance Constable used to walk from East Bergholt to Stratford St.Mary to catch the Stagecoach, which would…

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# 695 - Lukas Nelson Isn’t Just Willie's Son 1:28:17

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I sit down with Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, Lukas Nelson. We talk about having Willie Nelson as a Dad, getting sober, working on “A Star is Born”, great songwriters, and Lukas plays “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” & “Pretty Much”. Follow Lukas IG: https://www.instagram.com/lukasnelsonofficial The Permission to Party World Tour st…

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Something's Burning: Rob Lowe, Adam Ray And Me = Three Heartthrobs | S6 E06 1:26:58

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Rob Lowe and Adam Ray swing by the kitchen and it’s as good as you’re hoping it is. Between the low country she-crab soup, the pork crackling, and the stories that Rob shares – it’s a dream come true. It doesn’t hurt that Adam pulls out some of his best impressions and Rob offers marital advice. Follow Rob: https://www.instagram.com/roblowe Adam: h…

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Dedham Lock and Mill - 12th September 2025 (excerpt) 20:00

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Yesterday a storm front blew in and passed over head. In front of it the warm summer air and behind it the cooler air of autumn. I didn’t realise until it had passed but the difference was clear and defining. Today the wind is feisty, autumnal, and its effects on the trees dominates the sonic space. Imagine being a tree, or a nomad, constantly at t…

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# 694 - Guy Fieri Shares the Secrets of Flavortown 1:44:52

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I sit down with Emmy Award-winning TV presenter, restaurateur, and New York Times bestselling author, Guy Fieri. We talk about his impressive career, jewelry, his Dad’s impact on his life, Guy’s Burger Joint, and much more! Follow Guy IG: https://www.instagram.com/guyfieri The Permission to Party World Tour starts September 18th! Go to https://www.…

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Something's Burning: Not A Damn Chance That Something’s Burning | Neen Williams + Chef Phillip Frankland Lee | S6 E05 1:24:30

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Neen Williams and Chef Phillip Frankland Lee swing by the kitchen to chat about their new podcast, Not a Damn Chance! And, as always with chefs, I like to cook to impress – so, a rockfish moilee curry over (not) cooked rice and some papadums is sure to wow them. We also talk about skateboarding, how to get a Michelin star, and of course – burgers. …

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St.Botolph's, Colchester - 7th September 2025 (excerpt) 20:00

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Sunday morning in town, its a bit breezy, people making the shortcut through the graveyard, a flock of pigeons or Rock Doves as they used to be called, air con units, aircraft heading away from London, a lady whose perfume I detected before I saw her, I feel like I have to behave differently in this urban environment as I can’t blend in to being a …

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Willy Lott's Cottage - 6th September 2025 (excerpt) 20:00

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Tourists taking photos, a woman coming from the Mill Residencies, a man singing, a chat about exam results, a man getting his photo taken with a baby, I’m featuring in people’s photographs, or influencing their decision not to take one, being in ‘the’ spot means that others also gravitate there, pause to get ‘the’ shot, then leave, voices of sports…

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# 693 - Jordan Jensen Has Hot Cousin Energy 1:42:27

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I sit down with comedian, Jordan Jenson to talk about having 3 lesbian moms, B-2 Jets, putting our dog down, what kind of girlfriend she is, and much more! Follow Jordan IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjensenlolstop Check out her new special “Take Me With You” on Netflix! The Permission to Party World Tour starts September 18th! Go to https://w…

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Something's Burning: A Musician, A Model, and a Hot Meal | Chanel West Coast + Dom Fenison | S6 E04 1:32:01

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Chanel West Coast and her baby daddy, Dom Fenison stop by the kitchen for some conversation and cooking. But Dom’s not just a pretty face –he’s actually a cook with his own cookbook. So Bert’s whipping up some of his recipes, Picadillo (Picadomo) and guacamole, and getting the low down on Chanel’s music career, what it’s like to be a male model, an…

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# 692 - Rachael Harris is Dating During Menopause?? 2:08:44

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I sit down with actor, Rachael Harris. We talk about The Hangover, dating during menopause, hot bagging, what Meghan Markle is like, and much more! Follow Rachael IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelharris The Permission to Party World Tour starts September 18th! Go to https://www.bertbertbert.com/#tour2 for tickets! ------------------------------…

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Something's Burning: Bone Marrow Shots Are Not a Good Idea | Landon Bridges + Daddy Steve | S6 E03 1:25:24

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Social media stars Landon Bridges and Daddy Steve are comin’ by the kitchen and I’m blowin’ their minds with bone marrow and beef tenderloin. We talk about comedy, p*rn stars, and how to clean a cast iron pan. We also attempt a bone marrow shot, and I will say – DO NOT RECOMMEND. Follow Daddy Steve: https://www.instagram.com/daddysteve Landon: http…

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DZ-121: Escalating Antagonism 1: SINNERS 1:24:59

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How do the antagonistic forces in your story escalate distinctly from the protagonists' journey? We often struggle to develop the middle stages of a story. Could this be because we focus on our protagonists' journeys and plot structure more than on how the antagonistic powers are awakened, wronged, discovered, gathering strength and revealing thems…