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What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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Interviews with Scholars of Britain about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies
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A podcast for English learners who want to feel more confident when communicating in English
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We dive DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? Well for some reason, we remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scavenging through the layers of London's delightfully peculiar history...
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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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”Welcome to ’Fascinating People, Fascinating Places,’ the engaging bi-weekly documentary podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through the realms of news, history, politics, religion, and social justice. Join us as we delve into the depths of these critical subjects with leading experts and celebrity guests who bring their unique insights to the table. If you’re passionate about history, news, or social consciousness, this podcast is your essential guide. Discover moving stories and ...
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New research on how society works
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Welcome to English and Beyond, a new weekly podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners, with a free transcript available to help with difficult words. Our aim is to give you a wide variety of engaging and slightly unconventional topics that go beyond traditional language learning. From quirky cultural insights to intriguing personal stories, this podcast offers a fresh approach to improving your English, and taking you from intermediate to advanced level. Each episode features nat ...
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The Podcast With Honest Conversations And Interesting People!
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The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
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Big Boys Don't Cry is a weekly podcast in which Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon discuss a film (usually with romance in), as well as catching up about culture, politics, video games and nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The culture and history podcast that every modern woman should know. Join Franki and Lucy as they dive into the glossy archives of women’s magazines to find out what's still hot, and what's definitely not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join West End theatre stars Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker on the road as they tour the country- and the world- performing in shows and exploring the local arts along the way! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: https://twitter.com/80Playspodcast -- https://www.instagram.com/thrashntreasurepodcast/ -- https://www.tumblr.com/aroundtheworldin80playspod E-mail suggestions/questions: 80playspodcast@gmail.com Lizzie on Soc ...
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Spybrary is a podcast for fans of spy books, spy tv and spy movies since 2017. We bring you author interviews and reader discussions on our favorite spy books and novels.
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Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.
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Gary Rodger (aka Mooncat) and Tilt Araiza (aka Ocho) bring Sitcom Club-style discussion to things other than sitcoms; they'll take on TV, cinema and other aspects of popular culture, frequently 20th century British fare.
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The podcast that uncovers the fascinating origin stories of dishes, food items and drinks from all around the world - old, new, popular and obscure. We're not professionals by any means, just three best friends who fancy discovering more about where the food we eat comes from. Join us on our next culinary adventure through time!
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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I answer your questions about learning and help you achieve your goals in British English. Once a month I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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Recordings of Danny Dorling's talks and events
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Talking Culture is a platform for thought-provoking discussions about the future of Europe, the UK, and the world. Through fascinating interviews with thinkers and doers in the arts and culture sector, this show investigates how creative fields are emerging from the tumultuous present into the future. What role will culture play in a post-Brexit, post-COVID-19, post-colonial world? And how can it contribute to a future that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion? ...
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A podcast diving into social strife in England from the early Middle Ages all the way through to the early modern period. Artwork courtesy of the British Library.
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Bass Culture UK is the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster, an academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture. Covering the period from the 1960s to the present day, with an initial focus on London and a particular interest in the years 1976 – 1981. We explore the impact of Bass Culture through the explosion of Jamaican genres like ska, reggae and dub in the UK to the development of distinct British variants ...
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Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - ...
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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members’ lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons’, but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren’t already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions ab ...
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The Sport in History Podcast brings you the latest research with interviews and talks with leading sports historians and up-and-coming researchers into Sports History. The podcast is a British Society of Sports History production from the UK's leading scholarly society for the history of sport. Click through to our website for further information on our events and to find out how to join the Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daniel Lazar offers analysis of the six AP CoGoPo countries: Britain, Russia, China, Iran, Nigeria, and Mexico.
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Two Brits (more specifically Englishmen) now living in America discuss the nuances of two nations seperated by the Atlantic Ocean. There is no limit to the nature of the subjects that are up for discussion. Culture, food, sports, travel, beer, monarchy, politics, language, plus tons more, will be debated and analyzed (aka. analysed). Fasten your seat belts, be tolerant, understanding, and have a laugh or two or three. The added benefit of listening to this podcast for our American friends is ...
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Tune in to explore Prince George, BC's local tourism and hospitality; from main attractions, unique tours, things to do, places to go, grub to eat and sights to see! New episodes launch on the last Monday of the month.
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The world’s leading professors explain the latest thinking in the humanities and social sciences in just 10 minutes.
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Hosted by British born host Dr. Alan Campbell, Watching America combines interviews, engaging audio, and deep dive talks in to our local and national culture through the eloquent and ever-curious lens of a ‘Brit’ who has spent over two decades ‘figuring it all out’; Watching America.
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"Having the deeper discussions mainstream media won't provide." Founded in 2006, the NCF is one of Britain's leading conservative think tanks. Our mission is to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and wider culture. So What You're Saying Is... (#SWYSI) is our weekly interview programme, NewSpeak is our weekly "in-house" discussion show, and CounterCulture is our panel discussion with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and aca ...
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Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned ...
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A Weekly Dose Of Interesting For People Who Still Believe In Experts
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Two women called Cat, plumbing the depths and the shallows of culture and measuring the stuff of life against God's truth. Usually in the car. Often with guests.
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A podcast where three friends let loose, get a nice hearty buzz going and wax lyrical about subjects that are neither socially relevant or interesting. Clutching to the hope that out of this drunken chaos true enlightenment will prevail, that or at least a couple of decent one-liners.
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Improve your English language skills with Amy - a podcast with a British accent for intermediate level English language students.
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British comedian James Mullinger has taken Canada by storm. Sold out shows across the country, appearances on CBC's The Debaters, movies, TV shows, festivals, awards, magazines, stand up specials - since moving to Atlantic Canada ten years ago he's done it all. But right now, he just needs to ramble.... If you have questions for James or are looking for advice or recommendations, James will be happy to answer your questions on the show. Please email: comedy@jamesmullinger.com
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Your one stop shop for all things 2000s! Each week the co-hosts, Dylan and Fadzai, pick an iconic pop culture trend from the 2000s and discuss the best, the worst and the things that made them scratch their heads and say What! in the 2000s
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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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Claudette is investigating the life and death of her father Courtney Laws, who was a leading member of Britain's black community and a pioneer of the Windrush Generation and yet, his story remains untold. This is a curious case of a missing legacy, offering a different perspective on modern Black British history and raising questions no daughter should have to ask.
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Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
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The Guardian's UK Culture podcast features the best of our original writing, drama, reviews and news. Our latest series is Adulting, the Guardian's first foray into original podcast content
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From the creators of The Complete Guide to Everything, Pop Everything is a weekly podcast covering pop culture in a humorless way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Join student hosts and guests from Staffordshire University as they share experiences of progressing through university education. With stories of mental health, diversity, wellbeing, and inclusivity - with funny and all-too-honest stories to make you laugh out loud.
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Joseph Harley, "At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850" (Manchester UP, 2024)
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At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850 (Manchester UP, 2024) by Dr. Joseph Harley opens the doors to the homes of the forgotten poor and traces the goods they owned before, during and after the industrial revolution (c. 1650-1850). Using a vast and diverse range of sources, it gets to the very heart o…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join host Charlie as he chats with Daisy, a member of the teaching team, about her three-month work trip to Marrakesh. In this episode, they explore her first impressions, travel tips, Moroccan food, architecture, and how culture, religion, and values shape life in …
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After the deadly school shooting in Georgia, United States, cultural historian Gavin Plumley and Georgina Godwin look at the judicial process in the country and the political impact of the shooting in an important election year. Across the pond in the UK, Oasis and Ticketmaster have been dominating headlines - Gavin and Georgina reflect on ‘dynamic…
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Woke Waste: The Millions British Taxpayers Pay For Mad Woke ProjectsOn today's #NCFWhittle, Peter Whittle is joined by investigative journalist Charlotte Gill to discuss her research into how YOUR TAXES are paying for woke subversion.Por New Culture Forum
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Jennifer Mooney, "Feminist Discourse in Irish Literature: Gender and Power in Louise O'Neill's Young Adult Fiction" (Routledge, 2022)
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Feminist Discourse in Irish Literature: Gender and Power in Louise O'Neill's Young Adult Fiction (Routledge, 2022) addresses the role of YA Irish literature in responding and contributing to some the most controversial and contemporary issues in today's modern society: gender, and conflicting views of power, sexism, and consent. This volume provide…
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Enlightenment studies are currently in a state of flux, with unresolved arguments among its adherents about its dates, its locations, and the contents of the 'movement'. This book cuts the Gordian knot. There are many books claiming to explain the Enlightenment, but most assume that it was a thing. J. C. D. Clark shows what it actually was, namely …
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Inger Sigrun Bredkjær Brodey, "Jane Austen and the Price of Happiness" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2024)
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How did Jane Austen become a cultural icon for fairy-tale endings when her own books end in ways that are rushed, ironic, and reluctant to satisfy readers' thirst for romance? In Jane Austen and the Price of Happiness (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024), Austen scholar Dr. Inger Sigrun Bredkjær Brodey journeys through the iconic novelist's books…
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Donald Trump says he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their war, why vets’ incomes are rising faster than doctors’ in South Korea, Tesla checks in on home workers calling in sick and we report from the new Northern Lights CCS facility in Norway. Plus: Yaroslav Trofimov’s new novel ‘No Country for Love’. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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What is it that makes great works from the past endure in the present? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Sir Jonathan Bate FBA explores Shakespeare’s legacy and his continued cultural presence over time. From influencing Jane Austen’s writing, to inspiring modern-day TV and film adaptations like 1999’s ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ and 2023’s ‘Anyon…
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“And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we deal with vampires in old London Town,’. - Ben Aaronovitch in Rivers of London We start this episode in the London neighborhood of Highgate. It’s famous cemetery, exuding Victorian design and extravagance, is the setting for our first story, about a potential paranormal experience and the long term metaphy…
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About Strongmen (Part Two): Pulling planes, crazy injuries, and the incredible journey of the Stoltman brothers
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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler In the second part of this episode, we're delving into how Strongman competitions work. How do you pull a massive airplane? What are some of the most horri…
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New York mayor Eric Adams has been charged with taking bribes, another day of Israeli air strikes reaches the southern suburbs of Beirut, house speaker Mike Johnson demands that Ukraine sack its ambassador to the US and we pop inside Nintendo’s new museum in Kyoto. Plus: We receive a letter from Romania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Charmian Mansell joins Jana Byars to talk about Female Servants in Early Modern England (Oxford University Press, 2024). What was it like to be a woman in service in early modern England? Drawing on evidence recorded in church court testimony, Mansell excavates experiences of over a thousand female servants between 1532 and 1649. Intervening in his…
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Kerry Brown, "The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power" (Yale UP, 2024)
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In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It’s an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations betw…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, we kick off a three-part mini-series on how to host a Brit for dinner. From table manners to conversation starters, you'll learn the subtle yet essential tips to make your British guest feel right at home and ensure a smooth, culturally-aware dining…
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E17 "Oliver...I am your father": chatting to my dad - British English podcast with unique and informal topics
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After I persuaded my mum to sit down and talk to me for last week's episode, it was logical to ask my dad to join me for one as well. It wasn't hard to convince him - I'm sure that he thought that if my mum could do it, he absolutely should be able to do so too! Our relationship has always been an interesting one—full of debates, arguments, and the…
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VICTOR! Are you still alive??? We were going to cover The Fluffy Bunny Show with Sweet Little Granny this week, but unfortunately that time slot was needed urgently. The Secret Show is something that we are INCREDIBLY fond of, and have been for a very long time. Not only is it one of the funniest shows we have covered, but it also features some of …
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Andrew Mueller explores the reasons why Sri Lankans ditched their traditional leaders and plumped for Anura Kumara Dissanayake instead.Por Monocle Radio
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In this week's episode James is buzzing with excitement from sharing the province's biggest stages with the world class talents of Symphony New Brunswick and working closely with magnificent Maestra Mélanie Léonard! He also shares advice on writing comedy, raves about Colin Farrell as The Penguin, enthuses about Gabe Smith's NHL debut and rambles a…
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As the death toll in Lebanon rises into the several hundreds, emergency talks begin at the United Nations General Assembly. We ask whether a diplomatic solution to this conflict is still possible? Plus: Iran’s changing attitudes to nuclear negotiations, Russia’s questionable solution to its falling birth rate and Spain prepares to give “human” righ…
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Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman, "Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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Who runs Britain? In Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite (Harvard UP, 2024), Aaron Reeves, and Sam Friedman, both Professors of Sociology at the London School of Economics, tell the story of the UK’s ruling class. The book blends a huge range of qualitative and quantitative data, and uses innovative sociological methods, to o…
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In today's episode, we're exploring the topics of optimism, pessimism, and realism. These are different attitudes towards life and the future and can have a massive impact on your happiness and mental health. I go over the definitions and words, discuss some possible benefits of being pessimistic, and give many tips on how and why you can be more o…
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We have not one, but two excellent guests this week. Luke 'The Highland Oak' Stoltman and Tom 'The Albatross' Stoltman (yes, it is compulsory to have a cool strongman name). They are the world's strongest brothers, and their story is incredible. What is more incredible, is the sheer weight of the things they lift, and the amount of calories they co…
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China introduces its strongest measures since the coronavirus pandemic to boost its ailing economy. Also on the programme: we discuss the Minerals Security Partnership as it reveals fresh plans to break China’s grip on critical minerals. Then: Keir Starmer takes to the podium at the Labour conference as his ratings plummet. Plus: we ask what childh…
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Laurie Taylor talks to Becca Voelcker, Lecturer in the Art Department at Goldsmiths, University of London, about her research into the relationship between sight and power. Everyday life is full of moments where we are seen, often without our knowledge, even in the virtual world, where cookie trails and analytics make us visible to profit making co…
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To Catch A Spy -How the Spycatcher Affair Brought MI5 in from the Cold with Tim Tate
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In this riveting episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, guest host David Clark is joined by author and investigative journalist Tim Tate to dissect his latest espionage non-fiction book To Catch A Spy which examines the enigmatic and controversial history surrounding Roger Hollis, the former MI5 Director General, Margaret Thatcher, Peter Wright and t…
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Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the…
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As Ukraine’s President Zelensky touches down in the US ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, we unpack what will be on his agenda and what his secretive peace plan for Ukraine might look like. Also in the programme: as Germany’s Social Democrats hold off the far right in the eastern state of Brandenburg, we look at why this is a major relief …
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Season 2 finale is here and it's time to pop the lid on the world of Caviar! This luxurious delicacy has graced the tables of tsars, aristocrats, and celebrity chefs alike—but how did it go from a humble fish roe to a symbol of opulence and indulgence? In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of caviar, from its ancient Persian roots to …
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#244 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Pt 3 (E19-22): The Nightsister Massacre, Dathomir And Maul’s Return
Clone Wars Conversations continues with the third & final part of Season 4 “Battle Lines” (episodes 19-22)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 3 so the trio can discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the 4-pa…
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If you've ever been so emotional that you cried uncontrollably, Episode 173 is for you! In Part 1 (this episode), you will hear a joke, learn the English expression "to cry one's eyes out," and you'll practice your pronunciation (specifically cases where d+y = j). Stay tuned for next week when we’ll talk about the Cherokees and The Trail of Tears. …
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The Two Brits are Malcolm Teasdale and Francis Carden. The moving house saga continues for a few minutes, so excuse us for that. Some things we just don't get or it defies logic: Why is the word "mother" abbreviated to 3 variances of 3 letters? Dentists and medical forms - there must be some logical reason to complete mounds of paperwork before get…
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It has been more than a decade since a Western Balkan nation joined the European Union and long-simmering tensions between neighbours in the region are beginning to fray. In this special episode, largely recorded at the Globsec conference in Prague, we speak to those keeping the peace including Miroslav Lajčák, Christian Schmidt and former Croatian…
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Send us a text Harthacnut returns to England, but all is not well in the kingdom. Revolt breaks out in Worcester! Music: Marked by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Por James King
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Author and political correspondent Tessa Szyszkowitz joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the pager explosions in Lebanon, seeing Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza in London and fashion at political conferences. Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans heads to Amsterdam for the Glue design festival and ‘Financial Times’ senior business writer A…
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Aideen O’Shaughnessy, "Embodying Irish Abortion Reform: Bodies, Emotions, and Feminist Activism" (Bristol UP, 2024)
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Dr. Aideen O'Shaughnessy is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Lincoln. She has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, an MA in Gender Studies Research from Utrecht University and a BA in Sociology and French at Trinity College Dublin. Her research focuses on gender, health, and social movements and she is particularl…
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At the end of a week filled with violence in the Middle East, Yossi Mekelberg joins us from Israel to discuss the latest and what the next stage of the Israel-Gaza conflict will look like. Also on the programme: we round up the latest technology news from Norway, hear the highlights from London Design Festival and discuss the New Zealand bird of th…
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Sign language and how we use it and implement it into society has developed rapidly in the last 50 years, from little-to-no representation in education in the 1970s to the British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 and a new British Sign Language GCSE to be taught from 2025. In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Bencie Woll FBA unpacks her research and invol…
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Jack Crangle, "Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or 'Other’?" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023)
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Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British’ or ‘Irish’ in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of nati…
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Michael Livingston, "Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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Agincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Michael Livingston presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. Fro…
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Things People Did, with Tom Davis: Scaffolding, acting with Paddington bear and eating Timothée Chalamet's breakfast
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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is a HUGE comedian (literally, he's 6ft 7)... it's Tom Davis! He's talks about all his previous jobs, including being a scaffolder, sel…
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The latest from the Middle East as the secretary-general of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, vows to retaliate to Israel’s deadly device attacks. Also on the programme: we discuss news from North Korea as the nation shows off its nuclear arsenal with a test of its “new, super-large” ballistic missile. Plus: we examine the row over UK prime minister Kei…
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E16 A Conversation With My Mother - Interesting and personal topics to help you to learn Intermediate-level English
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This is quite an exciting episode for me, because I've actually persuaded my mum to join me for it, which was a big surprise! My mother hates to be photographed and has basically told me already that she'll refuse to listen to this episode - like many people, she doesn't like seeing herself in photos or listening back to recordings of her own voice…
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In this captivating episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, join host Shane Whaley as he sits down briefly with the legendary actor Gary Oldman, who portrays the enigmatic Jackson Lamb in the hit TV adaptation of Mick Heron's "Slow Horses." Gary Oldman reveals how Jackson Lamb first appeared on his radar and the differences working with spy authors Mi…
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As the world reacts to deadly communication-device explosions in Lebanon, we’re joined by Nicholas Noe to give us the view from Beirut. Also: China and India hint at thawing ties as they begin to resolve their issues along the Line of Actual Control, the pair’s de facto border. Plus: we unpack changing attitudes to migration in Europe following Kei…
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Andrew Mueller explains the significance of holding local elections in Jammu and Kashmir.Por Monocle Radio
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Pumpkins, Squirrels, Shows and Ice Cream Gorging
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In episode 26 James rambles more than ever! This week he covers Sharp Brook Flower Farm, Emily in Paris, Apple products, DJ Steve, hand jobs, genies, board games, wacky baccy, Sherwood, Bad Boys, Luke Francis Beirne, PPV, Anthony Joshua, UFC 306, Kingsbrae Garden, Vicki Hogarth, insecurities, and so much more! Questions for next week's episode shou…
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Paola from the Talaera Talks podcast and I are doing a cross-post episode today. You can also find this episode and many more over on their podcast. The topic is all about jobs, careers, and business English expression. We start by asking questions to each other, using our own work experience to give examples of when to use these expressions. We th…
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