Best USP Content Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

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#468 - Noble John, Sugar Me Twice and Good Old Gent 54:50

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The ripples of last week’s Elis James mega-rant are still being felt right across the BBC, and despite vowing to ignore the call to pen John’s obituary, Elis has rowed back and done just that. Brace yourself for some emotional heft and candid commentary on John’s propensity for darts at university. But John’s made of sterner stuff these days and re…

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#467 - Chiles Miltree, Toddler Watson and King of the Nerds 59:36

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There’s a surprise in the offing for John. Not that that’s a surprise to him. Nothing gets past old Sherlock Robins. Especially Producer Dave positioning a phone on a table at a very slight angle. But said surprise leads to some incredible finds about Johnny JR which leave Elis and Dave’s jaws on the floor. This was not what had been intended. Else…

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#89 | How Do I Guard My Mind From Anxiety? 2 POWERFUL Boundaries That You Need to Set and Stick With. 25:20

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If you’ve ever struggled with stress, worry, or unhealthy relationships, this episode is for you. In this episode, we are discovering how setting boundaries can help break the cycle of anxiety and open the door to real peace. I am going to share with you two powerful boundaries that helped me overcome anxious thoughts, stop comparison, and build a …

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#466 - The UK’s Dumb Plums, The McFlurry Route and The Menutality Monster 1:11:08

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Today’s episode is filled with the big questions of our age. These are the things that government top brass are pouring over day in, day out: Is Martin Lewis up there with Galileo and Mozart? Can you put goodwill on your shelf? And most divisively, is wee ever fine in a paddling pool? It’s a show that asks questions rather than answers them, and yo…

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How USPS is using brand storytelling to revive Mr. Zip 23:51

30d ago23:51

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In this episode of Screen & Sponsor, Olivia speak's with Sheila Holman, head of marketing at the U.S. Postal Service, and Brendan Gaul, president of Traverse32, about the revival of the classic USPS character Mr. Zip in a new animated children’s series. Sheila explains why now was the right time to reintroduce Mr. Zip and how USPS is reaching presc…

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#465 - Mr Headinhands, Kirsty’s USP and The Stomach Microbiome of My Instagram 50:24

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Elis made a bad decision the other day. And if you had a million guesses as to what that decision was then you won’t even get close, even when given the clue "Welsh culture". He's insistent it isn’t the outcome he wanted but John and Dave aren’t sure they believe him. Quite frankly it’s one of the most baffling conversations ever had on this show. …

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#88 | I Know God Loves Me But Why Am I Still Struggling With This? Let's Talk About It. 16:48

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Ever wondered why you’re still battling anxiety, fear, or stress even though you know God loves you? Are you tired of praying about the same thing and still getting nowhere? You already know God's great love for you, but maybe you're questioning if He is hearing you too. Well sis, today, we are going to get real! Today's episode is going to help yo…

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#464 - Aloof Disinterest, Raised By Rats and A Sixth Form State of Mind 1:02:19

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Memory lane is today's destination of choice, as John dons his rose-tinted glasses to reminisce about the time 'an arrangement was made' for him to return to his secondary school to assist in its production of Guys and Dolls. Was he officially invited back? Did John simply turn up because he had nothing else on? We're still not entirely sure, but t…

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Inside Northwell Health’s branded content strategy, with Ramon Soto 24:13

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In this episode of Screen & Sponsor, Olivia Morley speaks with Ramon Soto, SVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Northwell Health, about how the health system is leveraging film, TV, and long-form storytelling to reimagine healthcare marketing. Soto shares how Northwell built a branded entertainment studio inside a sprawling healthc…

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#463 - The Trifecta of Value, Celya AB and A Bin Bag of Marmite 1:02:17

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There’s huge news in the rural Bucks area as the Trifecta of Value begins to take shape - pending planning application rulings. It’s one of many wins for John, but the spectre of the biggest loss in many a year hangs over him. But he is unwilling to reveal it in his losses column. Someone should have cottoned on to this sly behaviour by now. Away f…

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#87 | The One Thing You Need to Know About Anxiety That Could Change Your Life 17:13

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Are you tired of wondering when you'll stop worrying so much? Do you constantly rehearse painful memories in your mind, thinking of ways to prevent them from happening again? Do you feel like you're never going to be free from the grip of anxiety? I've been in your shoes, my friend, and by the grace of God, I know the way out! It starts with one si…

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#462 - Burger, Sell Me Your Suitcase and Topless Dave In Front of An Olive 1:12:29

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John’s been chained to a typewriter diarising his life experiences, and he's so confident about his memoir that he’s written “this is a good book” in Bic on its cover. Something all the great authors do, and he clearly has confidence in his witty emotionally hefty prose. But anyway, in this chapter of the Elis James and John Robins show we’re whisk…

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#461 - Elis, Man City’s Back Four and Will The Drummer From Coldplay 1:01:42

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We start in the anecdote Wild West. Specifically it was wild [north] west London for Elis as he’s been to Oasis in credibility damaging seats. The best seats in the house, surrounded by some of the most famous people in the country. He *could* have asked for General Admission. But he didn’t and that suggestion is shoved up the tunnel of anguish. Ci…

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#86 | How To Trust God Again After So. Much. Hell. 17:02

2M ago17:02

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I get it, you've been through hell. Maybe you are still in hell, and you're asking God, "why?" Could you be losing your faith or questioning your faith in God because of the losses you've suffered? Sis, it's okay to admit it! I've been where you are, and trust me when I say that this is a daily battle for all the believers around the world. But, ju…

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#460 - John’s 50 Kids, Nish Kumar and The Cobbles Sing Their Plaintive Lament 1:01:03

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It’s a lament time of year. It’s an Edinburgh time of year. A time when John yearns for the crippling comedic examination which is the Edinburgh Festival. For he cannot experience that emotional rollercoaster this year. He can’t sit on a stage and call himself a C*** after someone shouts “have you had a ploughman’s” during the most emotionally heft…

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Cinema advertising and the attention economy, with Screenvision and MODCo 32:35

2M ago32:35

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In this episode of Screen & Sponsor, Olivia Morley and Jessie Holder sit down with John Partilla, CEO of Screenvision Media, and Erik Dochtermann, CEO of MODCo Media, to examine the role of cinema in modern advertising—and whether the movie theater might be one of the last places to truly capture attention at scale. John and Erik discuss how cinema…

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#459 - Josie Long , Verge Christ and Mammary Glands In The Runner Beans 53:47

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Elis has secured a last minute Oasis ticket, but the big question is… what *does* he wear??? Will Liam stop during Champagne Supernova and pick him out specifically? Meanwhile, John has had two prawn vindaloos and there’s been ‘interest’ down below. This is all amidst the great wildflower debate which continues apace, and Elis is on the end of a lo…

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#85 | What to Do When You Feel Betrayed By God - 3 Truths You Need to Restore Your Faith 24:09

2M ago24:09

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Have you been praying, and praying, and feeling like you're still getting nowhere? Are you asking God for help but struggling to believe He's there or that He's listening? Has so much gone wrong in your life that you are starting to feel like God has abandoned you? If you have, then you've come to the right place. As a Christian minister, who was t…

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#458 - Simon Davies’ Uncle, #CigsNotPigs and The Protective Wall of Human Community 59:53

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It’s a big show for Elis’s confidence. After failing to clinch the first quint-connection last week, he was already on the ropes. But throw in a Made Up Game question harking back to school maths, and another tense outing of the Cymru Connection, and he may (does) turn into a man on the edge. And for said Made Up Game we have a very special guest i…

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#457 - Becoming Compost, Squire Dave and #SenseTheSoil 1:03:20

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Elis and John vibes in the areoh! Producer Dave has been to see Oasis and talks the boys through the various ‘ingredients’ that made it a night to remember. He also recounts a living nightmare he’s just experienced including missing equipment, an excitable crowd in Oxford, and a cat that can’t stop weeing. Elsewhere there’s all the accoutrements th…

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#456 - Mad Foxes, Papa Podium and 40 Rhodris 57:52

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Elis is on the precipice of glory. Just two things stand between him and immortality. First up is the chance to be crowned the fastest dad in all of key stage 1 at his son’s sports day. We know he plays football a lot and we know he cycles to Brighton sometimes, but can Elis do it on an overcast Thursday in South London? Secondly, our very own son …

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#455 - Badly Well, Warm Panic and A Defence of Yodelling 43:26

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It's a very smell heavy show today but the aromas aren't good as listeners inform Elis and John of a quite literal VW barrel of eggs and a queasy French exchange tale. Meanwhile Maisie Adam is very very hungover after England’s dramatic quarter final win, and Dave gets sacked twice in the first 10 minutes after his lads trip to Mallorca. Of course …

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#84 | A New Thing Is Happening... 2:24

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Hey friends! Today's episode is more of an announcement/explanation. One thing podcasting has taught me is to embrace the messy middle, and sometimes you just have to go with it. So bear with me. This season of my life is what I'm calling "my turning point." Several transitions have taken place recently, and while they are good transitions, they ar…

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Episode 15: Episode 15: Susie Hakånsson 1:05:20

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In this powerful episode of the TODOS Podcast, legendary mathematics educator Susie Håkansson opens up about her Chinese American identity and what it was like growing up as a Toisan American in 1940s–50s Los Angeles. A pioneering leader with over 60 years of leadership in mathematics education, Susie shares how her cultural identity shaped her jou…

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#454 - Swiss Arrogance, All Cars are the Same and One of the UK’s SUVs 52:05

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Elis needs a new car. But how can John advise him on his next whip when shackled by the understandable constraints of undue product prominence? Well John has been on a special course, the Balance BBc (Hons) at a local uni, in order to undertake this difficult task and be What Car?* for the impartial content generation. Can he navigate such tricky w…

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#453 - Decking or Necking, Dad of the Year and Too Handsome to Focus 50:44

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Elis is back from Euros Trip No. 1 and he’s Dad of the Year. A far more prestigious award than the 2008 accolade of the same name won by Peter Andre and sponsored by “Daddies Sauce”. Yes, his daughter not only experienced an unforgettable time watching the Welsh women, but she also saw her two favourite artists in eight days. Could Elis now become …

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#83 | Do You Have Political Anxiety? 3 Ways To Stay Grounded In The Midst of Political Unrest 13:27

3M ago13:27

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What do you do when leaders in power disagree? Do you struggle with trusting people who stand on the opposing side of politics? Are you questioning God's plans because of what the government is doing? This is Ashanti, reporting live from Panic Meet Peace, to tell you that the political landscape....is a mess. But fear not! Our God is still in contr…

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#452 - Here Lies The Volkswagen Barrel of Eggs 58:09

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After many moons of service the mobile terrarium / paint dump / dodgem, the VW Barrel of Eggs, is no more. And today’s show is in tribute to that trusty steed. Currently lying in state, when it makes its final journey on the back of a low loader to the scrapheap make sure to line the streets of South London and doff your cap. Yes this is the only p…

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#451 - OG Guffer, Rodders (A) and The Man Is Your Husband 1:18:52

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John’s annoyed because Elis and Dave have used all their material before the mics came on. Chin wagging like old ladies at the salon. But as is often the case we are saved by delving into the depths of insignificance. Some people think that the mines of inconsequentiality had run dry on this show. That the pick axes couldn’t uncover anything more m…

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#450 - Backing Framed Content, Backing the Compliance Form and Backing the Riff 1:12:16

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The time has come to pick a side: are you pro-riff or anti-riff? Do you think that caution kills the riff? Would you wilfully step into the riff matrix and do your damnedest to see it through to the bitter end? In short, do you back the riff? This is what Producer Dave must decide. But he’s not the only one facing tough questions this week. Elis is…

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#449 - Rodmas Day, Magnificent Lions and Every. Journey. Counts. 1:05:55

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It’s a strange old time for Elis James. On the one hand he’s being called a thirst trap on the carra (the Instagram carousel, for those not in the know); people can’t seem to get enough of his floppy hair, his jawline, and his interesting t-shirts. On the other hand, he’s getting hammered for slagging off Belgium, and having some harsh words direct…

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#82 | How to Use Faith to Stop Anxiety in 3 Simple Steps 25:47

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Okay, sis, I hear you. "I believe in God, so why am I so anxious? God said, 'Peace I leave with you...' but why don't I feel that peace?" I was in your shoes not too long ago; thinking that God's promise of peace was unavailable for me and that I was doomed to worry and fear, but that's simply not true! Just like any gift that is given to us, we ha…

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#447 - Davie vs Horse, Bin Gear and The Gulag of Truth 56:02

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There’s some good upstanding British gear flying around today. Bin chat. Which bins? What goes in what? What blooming colours have you got? Show us your bins on [email protected] or WhatsApp on 07974 293 022. In less disposable content, there’s a right to reply from one of Colin’s holiday companions and he may have to be sent to prison for tell…

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#81 | Why Faith Is The Only Thing You Need to Overcome Anxiety - My Testimony 20:15

3M ago20:15

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I know it sounds crazy and unrealistic, but faith is really all you need to overcome anxiety. I’ve suffered from anxiety most of my life—panic attacks, postpartum anxiety, Googling every symptom, hiding in closets just to breathe. I did all the techniques the world told me to do, but the anxiety always came back. While googling anxiety medications,…

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#446 - Bowie Crocs, Knee Length Utility Socks and Courteeners of Comedy 1:17:05

3M ago1:17:05

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Elis James has become the story, and not for the right reasons. No matter how much he talks about ‘Zoe on the train’, there’s no doubt that our Cymru Connecting prodigy has lost his way. He’s in the Bobby Gould years. Today we attempt to correct his woeful form with some expert help. Colin makes a welcome return to proceedings as John shares more i…

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Episode 14: Episode 14: Rebalancing Math Education with Niral Shah 1:10:41

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Dr. Niral Shah joins the TODOS Podcast to explore the complexities of Asian American identity in mathematics education. Reflecting on his experiences as a South Asian student and teacher, Shah unpacks how racialized narratives like the model minority myth both hypervisibilize and dehumanize Asian learners. He introduces the metaphor of a “bubble le…

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#445 - Colin, Carras and A Big Frozen Bag of Mince 57:42

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You can tell John’s been on holiday because he starts the show by giving a promotion to someone who doesn’t even work on the show. The mood is high. And he’s come back a new man. He’s Colin now. An even more chill and organised version of Johnny JR. He’s the opposite of pura vida - i.e. not the same as his travel companions, who included someone wh…

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#80 | 5 Peaceful Tips to Help You Be Present with Your Kids This Summer (And Anxiety Free!) 18:04

4M ago18:04

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Hey friend, welcome back to the Panic Meet Peace podcast! I’m Ashanti, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into something every anxious mama needs right now: how to enjoy your summer with your kids without feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, or full of mom guilt. Summer just started, and whether you’re a working mom juggling daycare pickups or a s…

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#444 - Tim Key, He Needs A Cup Run and Bit Early For A Pint So I Have An Easter Egg 1:04:26

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William Wordsworth, Carol Ann Duffy… Tim Key. Just a few of the great poets this fair nation has produced. But there are two more names to add to the pantheon, two new kids on the block: Elis James and John Robins. Our heroes have picked up their pens (opened their laptops), unfurled their manuscripts (opened Word), and trawled their creative depth…