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British Culture: Albion Never Dies

Thomas Felix Creighton

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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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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And ...
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History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with narration from Helena Bonham Carter. In History's Youngest Heroes, actress Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls) tells twelve true stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. Before she became a Hollywood star, h ...
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Anything but Footy

Anything but Footy

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The unashamedly biased Olympic & Paralympic sport podcast! "A relaxed, affable show. The hosts display wide-ranging knowledge" : The New York Times essential top six podcasts to follow for Olympics [25/07/2021] .
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Discussion on current events relating to justice and peace from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). JPIT is Baptists Together, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church working together for peace and justice.
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The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, resear ...
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Four (usually) old men from Great Britain (mostly) talk about video games! They've been playing since the 1970s and most of them are wrong about everything! Thrill to the excitement of the Usenet newsgroup known as uk.games.video.misc, from the early days of the Internet before social media! With your host deKay and a rotating cast of thousands! (Presenters subject to change without notice.)
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Stanning BTS

Consequence Podcast Network

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Two ARMY best friends Kayla & Bethany discuss anything & everything having to do with the global pop sensation BTS. One of the most popular BTS ARMY podcasts in the world, Stanning BTS has been in the top 10 of Apple Podcasts Music Commentary in the US, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Australia! Listen along for album reviews, music video breakdowns, concert content, all the latest news, and so much more!
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Made to Parade

Glenn Millar

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The Made to Parade podcast is an accompaniment to the book of the same name. Just like the book, the podcast promotes positive stories about the marching band scene in Northern Ireland and the rest of Great Britain. It provides a positive narrative and an inside look at what being a member of a marching band is all about and what it means personally to members.
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Talking Pictures TV Podcast

Daniel, Mel and Scott

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The official Talking Pictures TV Podcast, hosted by Mel, Daniel and Scott and featuring reviews, recommendations, interviews, special guests and fascinating insights into the stars and creatives who've turned Talking Pictures TV into the biggest independent TV channel in Great Britain! Follow the show at @tptvpodcast
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Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared

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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or ...
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1944. Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. On the beaches, in the skies, out at sea and behind enemy lines... What will it take to turn the tide of the war? In commemoration of the 80th anniversary, D-Day: The Tide Turns follows the real people involved in the Normandy Landings. Hosted by Paul McGann. New episodes Thursdays. Available for free wherever you get your podcasts or at noiser ...
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PlayStation Access

PlayStation UK

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We are PlayStation Access. Celebrating everything from the world of PlayStation, our podcast is dedicated to the joy of videogames; whether that's in detailed breakdowns of the latest releases or having a laugh with our brilliant community. Expect news and nonsense in equal measure. PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for weekly livestreams, list features and in-depth coverage on all ...
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This is a podcast in which we are trying to help Britain better itself by popping up the balloon of self-satisfaction of Britons. Because not everything is great in Britain. And if you want to fix it, you first need to see where the issue is. Rule Brittannia: Public DomainArtwork: Michał Wrona Guitars: Artur Lesicki
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Bite-Size Britain

Bite-Size Britain

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Chris Tetreault-Blay takes you on a whistle-stop tour of some of the most fascinating locations across Great Britain, each with its own historical links and tales to be told.
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The History of England

David Crowther

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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Architectural History

The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain

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This podcast deals with histories of architecture and the built environment. In this series, called Architecture and… we speak to a number of academics, architects, writers and thinkers to discuss space, buildings and cities, to think through contemporary debates and issues.
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Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a publisher, podcaster, writer and author based in Penang, Malaysia. He is South East Asian Editor for International Living, a lifestyle based magazine. He lectures internationally on history and Malaysia and is passionate about making history fun and accessible to all. Keith is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. His published books include: • Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003). • Penan ...
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Gone Medieval

History Hit

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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
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Follow an 18th century sailor as he describes his experiences at sea in his own words. Originally meant to be a log book, Kelly began writing detailed accounts of his adventures in the Leeward Islands, Spain, Great Britain and America along with the events that transpired aboard the boats in between these stops.
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A podcast about Scotland for people of Scottish heritage in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and everywhere else we've ended up. We speak with top-notch journalists, best-selling authors, podcasters and distinguished academics about everything from Wallace and whisky to Irn-Bru and independence. Join us as we discover Scotland's past, present and future.
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Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace

Council of Lutheran Churches in Great Britain (CLC)

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This podcast is a joint venture of the Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC) in Great Britain. In the these regular installments we hope to inform, entertain and inspire you with stories, music, coming attractions and all manner of content from the many Lutherans who populate this island
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50 Years of Life in Britain

Centre for Longitudinal Studies – UCL Institute of Education

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Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70), which has been following the lives of 17,000 people born in Great Britain during a single week in 1970. This podcast series takes listeners on a journey through British social and political history, and explores BCS70’s numerous contributions to British science and society. Across six episodes, the series tells our study members’ story and charts the first five decades of the study. Produced by Fresh Air Production
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Being Human

Public Anthropologists

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This podcast brings together anthropologists from different areas of the discipline in conversation about issues of public interest. In each episode we host a panel of anthropology experts to speak about one central topic from different angles. This podcast is produced by Jennifer Cearns and Laura Haapio-Kirk, and is supported by the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland.
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The Long Row Home

Adventurous Audio

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We’re Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross, also known as Stormy and Steth – join us on an extraordinary 2000 nautical mile journey as we embark on a world-record attempt to circumnavigate Great Britain by rowing boat. https://www.thelongrowhome.co.uk/
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Out of the Traps

Greyhound Board of Great Britain

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A podcast for greyhound enthusiasts by greyhound enthusiasts, Out of the Traps brings you the latest news from UK licensed greyhound racing. Brought to you by the governing body for UK licensed greyhound racing Greyhound Board of Great Britain www.gbgb.org.uk
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UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to ...
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Great Britain at War

Jeffery Farnol by Podiobooks.com

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The book follows Jeffery Farnol as he visits a number of key locations around Britain and on the continent, each demonstrating how members of English society have come together to work towards the goal of "defeating the hun". On a visit to a naval dockyard, he reports on how the ships are being constructed, takes us on a tour of a destroyer and introduces us to the crew. He also visits a machine gun factory, and discovers how the great guns are built. His tour continues onto the continent wh ...
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Dive into the dynamic world of the energy industry with The Energy Essentials Podcast. Each episode explores a unique aspect of the sector, featuring in-depth discussions led by seasoned market experts. Brought to you by Cornwall Insight, a pre-eminent provider of research, analysis, consulting, and training for businesses and stakeholders engaged in the energy markets of Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Japan.
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The Ancients

History Hit

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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
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Rotary Magazine

Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland

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Rotary Magazine shares inspiring achievements of Rotary, where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. We’ve created this audio version for people who prefer to listen rather than read, and for our blind and partially sighted members to all enjoy the magazine. Look out for new episodes of this audio magazine in January, April, July and October. Members of Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland receive the print ma ...
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The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.therestishistory.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started: WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3 PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX
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All In Run Club: Run Faster, Run Smarter with Lee Grantham Welcome to the All In Run Club, the podcast where professional ultra-marathon runner and coach Lee Grantham helps you take your running to the next level. Lee has represented England and Great Britain, won multiple ultra-marathon titles, and set course records in some of the world’s toughest races. What You’ll Hear on This Podcast: How to structure interval training and long runs for optimal race results. The secrets of race preparat ...
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Pascal and Jacob take you on a winding journey through time. From Greece to Egypt, from Rome to Great Britain we will be with you along the way. When we started this podcast we knew nothing of the past, but That's All Ancient History Now!
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Welcome to the podcast of the German Historical Institute London, a research centre for German and British academics and students in the heart of Bloomsbury. The GHIL is a research base for historians of all eras working on colonial history and global relations or the history of Great Britain and Ireland, and also provides a meeting point for UK historians whose research concerns the history of the German-speaking lands. In each podcast episode, ranging from interviews to lecture recordings, ...
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Two Michelin star chef Marcus Wareing discusses how to create the perfect Christmas feast. Championing the best chefs across Britain, Great British Chefs has teamed up with Marcus to offer inspiring cooking advice in the run-up to the festive season. Moderated by food writer Matthew Fort at the Apple Store Covent Garden in London.
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Welcome to the Christ Faith Tabernacle Podcast. Here, you will find sermons delivered by Apostle Alfred T. B. Williams, the general overseer of Christ Faith Tabernacle International Churches. Apostle Alfred Theophilus Babatunde Williams, LLB(Hons), LLM Inter Bus. Law, MCIArb Apostle Alfred T. B. Williams was personally commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ in 1984. On March 3, 1990, he founded Christ Faith Tabernacle (CFT) International Churches, a thriving global ministry that has birthed c ...
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What compels us to book a flight to a place we’ve never been? What draws us to other cultures? What inspires us to discover hidden places and untold stories? From Slate Studios in partnership with American Airlines, British Airways, and Visit Britain, I Travel For is a podcast about the reasons we explore. Host Hattie Pearson follows American travelers as they traverse Great Britain. But here’s the twist: they didn’t plan their own trips — local Brits did.
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Britalian

Davide Erbo

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What happens when you suddenly have to apply for the right to continue to work, live, love in the country you’ve chosen as your new home? You decide to be patient and to get along with it. But what happens then when your application is rejected? You start wondering if you’ll ever belong completely. And then you write a podcast to vent it off. An Italian expat in Great Britain. An exploration into how to cope with Britishness, and how to make Britons cope with my Italianity. britalianpodcast. ...
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fWotD Episode 2863: History of infant schools in Great Britain Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Friday, 7 March 2025 is History of infant schools in Great Britain. The first infant school in Great Britain was founded in New Lanark, Scotland, in 1816. It was …
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How did a Viking army transform the very fabric of a nation? In 865, the Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia. For the next 15 years, it shaped England’s destiny with relentless battles, shifting alliances, and the defeat of Anglo-Saxon kings. Unlike earlier Viking raids, this army remained year-round, leaving an indelible mark on England's poli…
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fWotD Episode 2873: Geography of Ireland Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Monday, 17 March 2025 is Geography of Ireland. Ireland is an island in Northern Europe in the north Atlantic Ocean. The island, of up to around 480 km (300 mi) north-south, and 275 km …
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The Norman Conquest of 1066, culminating in the legendary Battle of Hastings, is perhaps the greatest turning point in the history of the English nation. It was a year that changed the fate of England forever, forging empires, and settling continents. And yet, despite its infamy and significance, the true nature of those totemic events are often fo…
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Ed Winters, known to his millions of online followers as Earthling Ed, has perfected the art of persuasion. During his extensive career as an activist and educator, he has made the case for veganism everywhere from university campuses to live on GB News. His compelling and informative content has garnered millions of views, and earned him a dedicat…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:16 Example 01:12 Everything Makes Sense 01:46 Benefits of Sport 02:55 Success in Life 04:01 Hardwired Skills 05:05 How This Changed Me 06:11 What This Means F…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:40 Competition Winner 01:05 New Competition 01:53 Session 1 02:55 Session 2 03:31 Session 3 04:36 Session 4 05:22 Session 5 06:25 Why This Works 07:15 Mistake…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:27 Question 01:01 Point 1 02:39 Point 2 03:41 Point 3 05:31 Point 4 06:19 Point 5 07:39 Question for Viewers ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🚨If this podcast hel…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:46 Hill Running 01:36 What Gradient? 02:20 Treadmill or Mountain? 03:02 Hill Session 1 04:42 Hill Session 2 05:28 Hill Session 3 06:19 Power of Measuring 06:4…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:27 My Training Mountain 00:49 Session Outline 02:27 Fitness Update 03:14 Familiarity in your training 04:01 Wake Up Call with Fitness 04:30 How to optimise St…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:45 Typical Mistake 01:21 Marathon Session 1 02:37 Marathon Session 2 03:33 Marathon Session 3 04:22 Marathon Session 4 05:19 Marathon Session 5 07:52 Don't Do…
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Julius Caesar is one of history’s most famous figures. But before his legendary conquests and romance with Cleopatra, how did he rise to power? In this episode of The Ancients, host Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Catherine Steele to explore Caesar’s early life, political struggles, and key allies and rivals - from Marius and Sulla to Pompey …
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fWotD Episode 2872: Flight Pattern Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Sunday, 16 March 2025 is Flight Pattern. Flight Pattern is a contemporary ballet choreographed by Crystal Pite, set to the first movement of Henryk Górecki's Symphony No.3. It premiered at t…
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This event was part of our Age of the Strongman series. Click here to see the other events in the series: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/the-age-of-the-strongman/. ---- War in Ukraine. Interference in democratic elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics to destabilise Europe. In recent years, Vladimir Putin has waged a relentless campai…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:23 Athlete T-Shirt Giveaway 01:45 5k Mistake Number 1 03:18 5k Mistake Number 2 04:55 5k Mistake Number 3 06:34 5k Mistake Number 4 07:48 5k Mistake Number 5 …
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:03 Your Starting Point 01:27 Mistake 1 01:57 Mistake 2 02:34 Mistake 3 03:04 Mistake 4 03:57 Mistake 5 04:25 Mistake 6 05:01 Mistake 7 05:55 Mistake 8 07:42 S…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:32 Hobby to Professional 03:04 The realities of competing 04:41 Michael Jordan and Ronnie O'Sullivan 06:14 Cristiano Ronaldo 07:49 The Illusion of Balance in …
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:17 Typical Mistakes and Specific Session 02:10 What is the Goal? 03:09 Self Awareness 04:45 Dynamic Stretching and Reps 06:09 Key Areas to Get Faster ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬…
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fWotD Episode 2871: Territorial Force Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Saturday, 15 March 2025 is Territorial Force. The Territorial Force was a part-time volunteer component of the British Army, created in 1908 to augment British land forces without resorti…
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This event was part of our Age of the Strongman series. Click here to see the other events in the series: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/the-age-of-the-strongman/. ---- War in Ukraine. Interference in democratic elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics to destabilise Europe. In recent years, Vladimir Putin has waged a relentless campai…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Rearview Mirror Chronicles! Last time, we explored J.R.R. Tolkien’s early life and the war that shaped him. Now, we turn to The Lord of the Rings—a story born from his experiences of battle, loss, and faith. The trenches of World War I echo in the battlefields of Middle-earth, while his Catholic beliefs infuse the sto…
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Roger Mortimer: The Man Who Overthrew a King. Matt Lewis delves into the life of Roger Mortimer, a key figure in the downfall of King Edward II. Joined by historian Paul Dryburgh, they explore Mortimer's military and political career, his strategic marriage and his crucial role alongside Queen Isabella. From Mortimer's storied escape from the Tower…
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fWotD Episode 2870: Five pounds (gold coin) Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Friday, 14 March 2025 is Five pounds (gold coin). The five pound British gold coin, also known as a quintuple sovereign, has a nominal value of five pounds sterling. It has been str…
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Tune in to hear: What was the name of Helen Keller’s mentor, educator and friend and how did they cultivate such a special relationship? What did Benjamin Franklin famously state about how we should lean on those around us? What are some of the detrimental health effects of isolation and loneliness? Why are our relationships critical to both our me…
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Ancient Egyptian obelisks stand as towering symbols of power and engineering brilliance, scattered across the world. But how were they built and what purpose did they serve? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Steven Snape and Professor Joyce Tyldesley to uncover the incredible story of Egypt’s obelisks. From their reli…
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fWotD Episode 2869: Pulgasari Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Thursday, 13 March 2025 is Pulgasari. Pulgasari is an epic monster film directed and produced by Shin Sang-ok in 1985 during his North Korean abduction. A co-production between North Korea, Japan…
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The second revolution that engulfed France over the course of 1792 reached its climax in December, with an astonishing, world-changing spectacle, which held all the eyes of Europe spellbound: Louis Capet, formerly King Louis XVI of France, was on trial for his very life. A guilty verdict would undermine millennia of thought and tradition, ripping a…
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In this episode of Made to Parade, we sit down with Wayne Carmichael to hear his incredible journey—from growing up in Woodvale and watching bands as a kid, to leading and shaping some of the most well-known bands in the country.🔹 His dad’s influence in the 80s band scene🔹 The formation of his first love, The Crown Defenders Mossley🔹 Marching as a …
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fWotD Episode 2868: 2020 Seattle Sounders FC season Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Wednesday, 12 March 2025 is 2020 Seattle Sounders FC season. The 2020 season was Seattle Sounders FC's twelfth season in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top flight of profess…
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Journalist Sean O'Driscoll met the IRA Heiress herself. He would cycle to her Dublin care home to chat over tea and biscuits. Though he went easier on the digestives after he found out Rose was the architect of the biscuit-launcher: a deadly weapon used in countless attacks during the Troubles. Sean tells Matt and Alice what he learned about the ne…
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George Mpanga, known as George the Poet, is seen by many as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in poetry, music, and social commentary. Originally hailing from St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden, Mpanga has spent over a decade working at the intersection of art and politics reflecting on his upbringing to shed light on how race and inequality still…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:31 My Own 5k Journey 01:25 Analysis 02:42 Mistake and Fix 1 04:09 Mistake and Fix 2 04:55 Mistake and Fix 3 05:52 Mistake and Fix 4 06:58 Mistake and Fix 5 08…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:45 What is the goal? 02:40 Session 1 03:48 Session 2 04:21 Session 3 04:44 Session 4 05:31 Why This Works? 06:15 What Else Should You Be Doing? 06:52 How Many…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:50 Tip 1 01:41 Tip 2 02:40 Tip 3 03:44 Tip 4 05:07 Tip 5 07:03 Tip 6 10:07 Tip 7 11:34 Summary and What Is Your 2025 Goal? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🚨If th…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call ☀️My Training Camps: https://allin.run/collections/training-camps 00:00 Intro 01:15 Step 1 01:42 Step 2 03:25 Session 1 04:36 Session 2 05:28 Session 3 06:17 What if it's too hard? 07:26 Session 4 08:18 What if it's too easy? 09:05 Session 5 09:4…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:31 Marathon Progress - 4.25 to 2.21 01:15 Tip 1 01:58 Tip 2 02:21 Tip 3 02:45 Tip 4 03:31 Tip 5 04:06 Tip 6 05:08 Tip 7 05:45 Tip 8 06:07 Tip 9 06:39 Tip 10 0…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:35 Overview - Target Dictates Activity 02:45 Training Week - Monday 04:15 Training Week - Tuesday 06:03 Training Week - Wednesday 07:01 Training Week - Thursd…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 00:28 My 5k Progressions 01:01 Session 1 01:39 Session 2 02:15 Session 3 02:43 Session 4 03:32 Session 5 04:35 Session 6 05:38 Sub-20 5K IS POSSIBLE FOR ANYONE 0…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Intro 01:08 Method and Why Could This Work? 02:29 Tortoise versus Hare 03:44 Faster for Less Effort 04:52 Morning Running 06:07 Where does this method fall short? 07:3…
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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip 00:00 Introduction 00:45 From a Marathon in 4 hours 25 to 2 hours 21 02:05 Long Run 1 04:59 Long Run 2 06:41 Long Run 3 08:17 Long Run 4 10:13 Long Run 5 12:16 How to go fas…
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Hiding in an attic in the Netherlands, a German Jewish refugee risks his life to create The Underwater Cabaret, a secret, satirical magazine that seeks to ridicule the Nazis. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audi…
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"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." When that woman is Queen Isabella; She-Wolf, the results are catastrophic. As our series on the Plantagenets continues, Dr. Eleanor Janega and historian Kathryn Warner dive into the fascinating life of Queen Isabella of France. From her royal status in France to her tumultuous marriage to Edward II of Engla…
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Send us a text In the quiet corners of a small English town, in the flickering glow of candlelight, a boy loses himself in the pages of myth and legend—unaware that one day, his own words will shape the greatest fantasy saga ever written. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien… a name that would one day transport millions to the lands of elves, dwarves, and dra…
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fWotD Episode 2867: Matthew Brettingham Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles. The featured article for Tuesday, 11 March 2025 is Matthew Brettingham. Matthew Brettingham (1699 – 19 August 1769), sometimes called Matthew Brettingham the Elder, was an English architect who rose from modest…
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This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing focus on the US-Ukraine minerals deal and its potential impact on intelligence sharing and arms supplies. They also explore whether the war in Ukraine has evolved into a battle over resources amid rising global geopolitical tensions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Your questions answered, whether sent via Instagram, Chinese social media, or in a comment on Youtube! The questions were: How do you feel being in the UK after 2 years? - Instagram: @BondUpNorth (Sam) How is your Bond fitness challenge going? - Instagram: Licensetolift What is your favourite British sitcom from the…
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