Best USP Content Podcasts (2026)

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#501 - The Best of 2025 1:03:48

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The year 2025 will forever be remembered as the year of Elis and John. It will be remembered for John's wins and losses, for Elis's car antics. It will be remembered for Tim Key's John snub, for Elis cementing the Cymru Connection into the Welsh psyche. It will be remembered for James Acaster's searing takedowns, for Dave's alarm disaster, and for …

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#500 - Elis and John’s Christmas Cracker 1:21:39

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Put the wrapping paper down, turn off Home Alone and stop stressing about a glorified Sunday roast… the true meaning of Christmas has finally been revealed to us, and would you believe it, it’s Elis and John! Yes, everything in this festive period has been leading up to Elis and John’s Christmas Cracker, and boy does it deliver on festive cheer. Be…

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#499 - Digital Oil, Peak Christmas and Love Shakes Piles 52:28

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John's eaten two helpings of pancakes and we’re in a race against time. Can this bantercast cram in enough badinage before one of its hosts succumbs to a sugar crash? It’s a question that’s been asked many times before, and one that will no doubt be asked again, but it’s a critical question nonetheless. Elis has spent the week telling his wife Isy …

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#498 - Chilli Rice, Grieving Upside Down and Thames! 1:09:01

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You might detect a slight difference in Elis’s demeanour this week; a bolstered confidence, an increased self-worth, a man with a purpose. Elis has tasted power, and he ain’t looking back. This is the new Elis, Elis 2.0, Elis ‘You’ll Do What I Say’ James. Because Elis has looked after 4 children on a school trip to The Monument. This feels signific…

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#497 - Badiography, Gunge Limitations and Snippy WhatsApps From The 1pm Bath 1:02:32

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Today we ask the question: what would a world without Dave look like? A Daveless world. Imagine a sliding doors moment where a sterner producer was given the reins in 2014. Fast forward to late 2025 and in the studio, almost certainly, Elis would still be eating or have forgotten to come in. John would have vape hot boxed himself into a coma. Do no…

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#102 | 9 Lessons and Recap from The Girl, Stand UP Revival to Use for 2026 30:20

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Hey friends! I know it's been a minute, but I unintentionally took off two weeks to recoup and rest after the Revival. It was not in my plans, but it was in my needs, and I'm learning just how important that is. BUT, we are still going strong! Today's episode is more than a recap - it's a full on vision board, goal planning, dream achieving lesson.…

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#496 - Cloud 7, 40 Guffs and Elements of Edmonds 1:19:01

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What does an already packed show need to make it feel complete? That’s right, it’s an 8 minute intro (or just under a 5th of an Edinburgh show...) and an 8 minute Noel Edmonds apologia. This show is nothing if not disciplined. Once we’re all intro’ed and up-to-date on the elements of Edmonds, it’s content content content. John does some winning and…

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#495 - Oil Gangs, Fiddler of the Roof and Bags In The Sex Shop 56:15

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Oil rises to the top of the content liquid again, primarily because of its lower density. It’s hard to remove as we know, so there’s a slick across the episode clogging our feathers. So what are your oils? More importantly, what are Adrian’s oils? And will John insist on going through all the smoke points of all the oils? Questions that are all ans…

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#494 - Classic 6 7, The Best Brazil and Will Punk Tomorrow 1:18:10

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With something being filmed just outside the studio we’re lucky Elis and John made it in for today’s episode. John was very nearly accosted to fill the leading role, and Elis was just about able to peel his eyes away from potential live blunders. Thank goodness for the boys’ dedication to #content. Away from the glitz and glamour of a film set, Eli…

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#493 - Yeovil Creatives, Scared of My Mate and What Are Your Oils? 59:56

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John has had enough of apologies. He wants action and results. Combine that with John being notified about every business expense, and you get a very scared Elis and Dave. But sometimes it’s fear that instils results - or more importantly top quality content. This is how Sir Alex would want it. Meanwhile the more be-thighed of the two has had enoug…

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#492 - Transit Guffs, Ania Magliano and Mr Big Boggle 1:24:33

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As John returns from yet another triumphant, nay groundbreaking eye-climbing tour of the Alps, there are a few questions on everybody’s lips: What records did he break this time? Was he able to stick to the confusing speed limits of Swiss roads? And more importantly, what would the future of the BBC look like under the tutelage of the great eye-cli…

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#491 - The PM, 10 Downing Street and A Big Chinese 1:05:10

1M ago1:05:10

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It’s a big big week. No phoning it in this time. No no, as this is the most politically significant balanced podcast in the UK. Finally, the call of the nation has been answered. John Robins has been in the corridors of power. If you notice general efficiency being raised by 0.12% in UK PLC this week then you have one man to thank - external factor…

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#101 | Come to the Girl, Stand UP Revival! 2:43

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Listen, you've been hearing the ads and now, the time has come. The revival is THIS WEEKEND. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday God is going to move beyond our wildest imaginations, and we want you in the room. Whatever you feel like you have lost this year, God wants you to bring it to Him so He can breathe life into it again. No gimmicks, no fancy-schm…

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#490 - Tom Rosenthal, Thrown by Doves and Adjust or Leave 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

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Elis and John are joined by the UK’s ‘most confusing prospect’, aka Tom Rosenthal, to talk affairs, internet fads and conspiracy theories. We also learn what their respective approaches to golf can teach us about John (The James Milner of golf) and Tom (The Diego Maradona of golf). Elsewhere there are revelations and tears in the Cymru Connection, …

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Episode 3: S5E3: Grounded in Place with Guadalupe Lozano 45:42

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In this episode, we delve into the world of place-based mathematics education with Guadalupe I. Lozano, author of Grounded in Place: A Culturally Affirming Precalculus Curriculum, the first chapter in the TODOS Antiracist Mathematics Education book. New host, Dr. Shakiyya Bland joins Shari Kaku to discuss the importance of integrating cultural narr…

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#489 - Robins’ Nest, Introducing Doubt and The Zeitgeest 1:00:34

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Are Elis and John’s stars in the ascendant? Are we on the edge of James and Robins becoming household names? Can you imagine John staring down the camera and gleefully shouting ‘Keep Dancing’? These questions and more are explored as Elis and John put forward their cases to be the next presenters of the BBC’s flagship entertainment show, Strictly C…

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#100 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith Series - Last phase! 15:13

2M ago15:13

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We did it sis! We are here at the final phase of our series learning how to use faith to beat chronic anxiety. James 4:16 says "Faith without works is dead." Meaning, if we don't DO what we say we believe, our faith is not effective! But, did you know that when you put action behind your faith, you increase your faith?! 🤯 Over the last 3 weeks, we …

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Episode 2: S5E2: Enacting Antiracist Teaching Practices through Mathematical Modeling with Will Tidwell 46:54

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In this episode of the TODOS Podcast, Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku engage in a profound discussion with Dr. Will Tidwell about the intersection of mathematical modeling and social justice. Dr. Tidwell was part of the authorship team of Drs. Cynthia O. Anhalt, Ricardo Cortez, and Brynja Kohler who wrote Chapter 4, “Enacting Antiracist Teaching Pract…

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#488 - The Tregib Vibe, Discounting Pabs and Greg James 1:02:13

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After a frantic morning of plucking and preening, Elis and John are confronted with the beautiful sight of Greg James. Eyelashes are fluttered, beauty tips are garnered, and in a wonderful showing of modern masculinity, four men chat about their hair care routines. And before he can go, Greg’s radio credentials are put to the test in a classic Made…

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#99 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith Series - Phase 2 Part 2 24:25

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Hey sis, welcome back to the Possess Your Peace podcast! We’re continuing in Part 2 of Phase 2 of the “How to Overcome Anxiety” series, which is all about perspective and renewing your mind! In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it really means to walk by faith and not by sight. I had my notes ready, and the Holy Spirit rejected them and took …

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#487 - Ghoul (General), Ian the Liar and Having 10 Kids & Turning To Sludge 49:10

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Strap in folks, it’s time for some more Wordle chat! You thought we were done with it? No sir, we, well John, has only just got started. But luckily this is X-rated Wordle chat. Sexy content which really spices up the barrel-scraping etymological discussions. In other happenings, can you explain the Richter scale to a child when at the football? Th…

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#486 - Panicdoting, CMs for the DB and The Birthday Boy’s Low 1:15:10

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Today we celebrate one of Wales’s finest exports; the Cymru Connector himself, Mr ‘Where-Did-You-Go-To-School’, the one and only Elis James! Yes it’s Elis’s birthday, and he kicks off the show by doing what all 45 year olds do: rapping. After receiving a gift from John that is so thoughtful it almost derails the recording, Elis takes part in an eve…

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Episode 1: Season 5 Episode 1 Teaser 16:50

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In this first episode of Season 5 of the TODOS podcast, hosts Theodore Chao, Shakiyya Bland, and Shari Kaku introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds in education and advocacy. They delve into the theme of Antiracist Mathematics Education, which connects to the recent book published by TODOS. And they emphasize the importance of community …

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#485 - Promoting Crispin, 1% Cats and We’ve Got Enough Sports 1:05:59

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It’s the annual spooky episode and that means it’s as spooky as any other podcast episode we ever release. In a nice chatty ep shooting the breeze Elis and John uncover the layers of a man who continues to fascinate them: Bell Tower Crispin. But is Dave flouting BBC balance regulations in order to get more great Halloween activities and free car ch…

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#98 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith - Phase 2 Part 1 22:17

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Hey friend, welcome back to the Possess Your Peace podcast! First, check in with me. How has this week been since starting your journey? What's working? What's not? Leave a review and let me know! This week, we’re stepping into Phase Two of the “How to Overcome Anxiety” series. Last week, we talked about grounding your faith and standing firm on wh…

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#484 - Juicy Forearms, DBW and Zone 3 in the Bedroom 56:36

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What’s it like to share a bank account with John Robins? Austerity Robins: a notification to his device every single time you make a purchase, no matter how small. Well we find out because nothing can get past him, with, in his own words “notifications echoing through his empty life.” Extraordinary scenes today as Dave got chatted up on the way in …

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#483 - Freezer Cupboards, Adrian’s Chipper and Not Feeling Like I’m On Fire 55:22

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The UK’s motorways are now one tour bus quieter. Which perversely probably makes the roads noisier given John’s silent approach whilst inhabiting the Sad Van. And what celebrations happened at the post-tour party at The Palladium? Debauchery and several kilos of Producer Dave's favourite over the counter pharmaceuticals? Not quite. Rather it was a …

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#97 | How to Overcome Anxiety by Faith Series - Part 1 25:09

2M ago25:09

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It's finally here! Honestly, I don't know why I waited so long to give this to you. In today's episode, I am introducing the four-part series on "Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith." I'm getting real with this one and sharing my personal struggle with anxiety and how my faith in God guided me to overcome it. As someone who suffered for years under an…

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#482 - Zzamph, #VanMems and Potential Curry Gone Mad 1:06:31

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Confidence is the word of the day, with differing meanings for both of our heroes. Does John have enough of the stuff to go through with his edgy scripted intro? Is Elis sufficiently supplied to make his 5th Cymru Connection in a row? It’s all to play for, and play we must. The other word on everyone’s lips is farewell, as the boys bid adieu to the…

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#481 - The Mega Bond, £14.67 Savings and Dressed As A Big Kefir 56:46

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We’re at a crossroads. A vape crossroads. For the dual forces of quicker marathon times and health effects are coming together to fight against the temptations of fruity mist. And John must make a choice. Elsewhere it’s a show of rare beasts: Elis takes it upon himself to get in the grill of a listener and do the sacking, and we dole out a good rad…

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#96 | Girl, It's Time to Get Your Hope Back! 17:21

3M ago17:21

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Are you struggling to feel hopeful? Does it seem like every time you get ready to trust God, you suffer another loss? After experiencing so much disappointment, it can become all to easy to reject hope and settle for less. YET, even in the middle of all of that hopelessness, somehow you still managed to click on this podcast. The truth is that you …

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#480 - Hot Trees, Exhaustion Tears and Let It Be Birds 1:03:34

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What’s the best way to round off 39 hours of no sleep? Invite 7 young girls round for your daughter’s birthday sleepover, that’s how! Were there tears? Of course! Did said tears belong to Elis or the kids? Listen to find out. Elsewhere we’re answering the question, ‘is mid-October too early to be talking about Christmas?’ Not in these parts it ain’…

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Episode 16: S4E16 Season 4 Reflection 1:00:14

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In this reflection episode of the TODOS podcast, hosts Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku discuss their experiences and insights from focus on Asian American identity within mathematics education. They explore the impact of the Teaching for Justice Conference, the implications of the model minority stereotype, and the importance of storytelling in mathem…

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#479 - Going Cockleless, Lamb In Bed and The Elis James Clerical Universe 45:12

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This show has been many things, but right now this a cockles podcast. Elis’s homecoming show in Swansea was very much tied to whether he could get cockles at breakfast which sets us off on a cockle rollercoaster. But will Dave like them? There’s also a very intense Ask Us Anything, and a 1.5 times playing of the jingle. Plus, what meat would you ea…

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#95 | How I Ended My Anxious Food Aversion So I Could Enjoy Eating Again! 15:51

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Have you ever skipped a meal because you were afraid it would make you sick? Have you ever cooked a meal and didn't eat it because you feared it was unsafe to eat? It's a crazy concept, but anxious food aversion can make us feel this way! I personally have eaten the same things over and over because anything new or different made me afraid. But tha…

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#478 - Zones, Curry Pyjamas and Pre-Time Speeches 1:07:38

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#477 - Oasising, The Sero Clan and Trapped in Neasden 50:45

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It’s 3 croaky voices in the studio today because Elis and Dave have Oasised once again, and poor old John is unwell. Luckily that means a general vibe alignment is struck, but, crucially, the standards do not slip. For Elis and Dave both have tales of struggling to get out of Wembley, and John wonders which of his awards would be best suited to bea…

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#94 | Revive Your Faith - 3 Steps to Help You Get Started 15:16

3M ago15:16

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If you are struggling to believe God, to know what to believe, or even how to maintain your faith through these hard times, this episode is for you. Here's the thing - this is not a magic potion. I don't have a magic wand to wave over you to make your faith come alive. What I do have are 3 simple steps to help YOU revive your faith, and believe God…

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#476 - Explicit Cakes, Sewer Coffee and A Sexual Holiday to Cardigan 59:27

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Having conquered the earthly plane, Elis and John are taking to the skies. Can they become the first podcast to be recorded entirely in space? Or will the anecdote well run dry too quickly? Back down on Earth there’s a debut trip to Birch Services for Johnny JR, Elis is positively giddy after the pair run round the natural sights of Llandudno, and …

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#475 - Two Pint Problems, Yaris Rats and Carry On Loving Britain 1:12:14

3M ago1:12:14

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It’s a huge episode for loving Britain, but more importantly it’s a huge episode for cagoules. This is the UK’s number 1 cagoule podcast, and a very special guest has got Elis barking like a waterproof dog in heat. If you’re anti-outer layers then this is not the place to be. It’s slightly lighter ground on the anecdote front as John has just writt…

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#93 | Can I Still Be Used By God If I Am Anxious? Yes! Here's Proof... 12:57

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Will God still use me if I am anxious? Isn't anxiety a sin? How can God choose someone who can't even trust Him not to fear?! "Do not be afraid" is mentioned in the Bible 365 times - that's one time for every day of the year! Yet somehow, fear shows up in our lives anyway. Being afraid or anxious doesn't disqualify us from being used by God. Though…

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#474 - The Shusher, Donning Donnington and Content: The Movie 58:00

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In a life full of achievements John may have finally topped the lot. In his 5 year battle with the word game that most people stopped playing a few years ago, John has finally come out victorious. Yes, he’s Wordled in one. It’s a big day. But the main question is, did it make him happy? There’s another chapter of Elis and John’s Road To Nowhere, in…

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#473 - James Acaster, The Sad Van and Anne Tuna 56:40

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473 episodes in and there is still room to excavate the vast intricacies that make up the Pompeii dig of John Robins’ mind. Grab your JCB because there’s a dump truck’s worth to uncover off the back of the latest adventures from the Sad Van. And it all boils down to one thing, as the hotels John’s willing to stay in simply say so much about the man…

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#92 | Q&A - Answering Your Questions about Pride & Anxiety, Family, & Anger With God 16:06

4M ago16:06

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How do I share my faith with my kids? Can pride cause anxiety? I'm angry with God- is that allowed? You asked, we answered. Today we are uncovering every subject from how to help your children have a relationship with God, how to handle anger and disappointment when God doesn't give you the answer you were looking for, how pride actually can cause …

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#472 - 47 Kisses, #NoPowerUps and The More Money than Sense Boys 1:01:58

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Move over Oxford Union, debating has a new home! As Elis and John towers has turned into a hotbed of discourse and deliberation. The big topics are given the respect they deserve and the order of service for today is as follows: What’s the saddest song ever written? Hotels: budget or bespoke? And finally, are baths rubbish? Aside from heated argume…

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#471 - John’s Critical Path, Elis’s 0.0% Curry and Dave’s Not So Silent Alarm 1:05:18

4M ago1:05:18

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What starts off as a huge day for John (book deadline day) turns into a massive (massive it is) day for poor old Dave. As the saying goes: ‘The best laid plans of podcast producers often go awry’, and Dave’s idea for the team to record remotely gets derailed quite spectacularly by a faulty alarm system. Brace yourselves for the most stressed you wi…

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#91 | These Anxiety Techniques Did NOT Work for Me - Here's What Did 24:52

4M ago24:52

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The 3-3-3 technique, meditation, prayer, prayer, and more prayer... all methods that I tried and should have eased my anxiety! Right? Well, the truth is, that these techniques were only mild symptom suppressors, and didn't actually provide me the tools to even come close to managing it better. Even prayer didn't seem to be working! Until, I discove…

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#470 - Old Man Bum, A Dream A Dream of Beef and Lust: 12 Bodies That Changed My Life 1:16:28

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The boys have been busy bees recently and the show’s in danger of turning into a Michael Palin travelogue. Elis has returned from France and regales us with stories of visits to ex-military factories, intense chats with German families and Isy’s attempts at speaking French. Then it’s time for the first instalment of Elis and John’s Road to Nowhere,…

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#469 - The New Beans, In John’s Time and Eating Margaret Mountford’s Hair 48:53

4M ago48:53

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The boys are fresh from driving around the country for charity with Ian Botham, which of course means Elis is exhausted and tour newbie Dave is absolutely fine. And there’s more bad news for Mr James as the Elis vote is being split in the Listeners’ Choice vote at the British Podcast Awards. He’s going to get pilloried by one co-host or maybe both.…

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#90 | Welcome to Possess Your Peace - What to Expect & Why the Change 9:12

4M ago9:12

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It's finally here! Possess Your Peace is officially launched, and we are thrilled to share the new stuff that's happening BTS. In this episode you will hear: Why we shifted from Panic Meet Peace What you can expect from this new shift How you can be involved We are so grateful you're here and have been sticking with us through every season. We are …