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Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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The show that sees you marooned on a desert island with the worst people and the worst things imaginable - hosted by Harriet Kemsley!
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Each week we invite one of the biggest guests in the world of magic to maroon themselves on a desert island. They are allowed to take with them 8 tricks, 1 book, 1 banishment and 1 non magic item that they use for magic! We discuss their 'can't live without' lists and why those items were chosen. Episodes are uploaded every Friday and are available via all Podcast service providers! To find out more about the team behind Desert Island Tricks, please visit: www.alakazam.co.uk
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What would you choose as your last meal? Chef Margie Nomura talks to a special guest about the seven dishes that have shaped their lives. In this podcast you will find conversations with interesting people from the world of food and beyond uncovering the seminal dishes and experiences that have shaped who they are today. We will find out about their favourite childhood dishes, the dishes they eat the most often, and the dishes that mean the most to them. And of course we will also discover w ...
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The Desert Island Investor podcast is a series of podcasts that document the experiences and strategies of private investor Mark Atkinson. Mark's long-term investments have enabled him to become financially independent and to retire at the comparatively early age of 53. The stocks that Mark reviews on this channel are from his real portfolio and not a 'virtual' portfolio, so these are genuine win-some, lose-some stories. We hope that you'll also enjoy our regular feature 'Question in a Bottl ...
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Winners of the TV-Show "Island's Survivors"
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The Desert Island Books series is being run by the Nottingham University Hospital Library Service.
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A podcast about condiments. Emily Elias and Tom Wiggins ask, if you were trapped on a desert island, which 5 dips would you take with you.
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whats your favorite things you will bring it with you?
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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Clean Living through clean audio!
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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If you were stuck on a desert island, and could only have five cheeses, which would you take?
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.
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On the desert island of Naxos, Ariadne and Dionysus exchange the stories of their lives. Ariadne reveals the tragic fall of the Minotaur and the tyranny of her father, while Dionysus tells her of his tenuous connection to the gods and his quest to understand love as mortals do. Ariadne finds herself falling in love with her wayfaring god quite against her will, and time will only tell whether she finds the courage to accept his love.
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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island
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Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
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When ex-Bunny girl Jayne Gaskin spots the desert island of her dreams for sale online, she decides to risk it all. Trading in their English village home, Jayne and her family relocate to their own private paradise, just off the coast of Nicaragua. And a reality TV crew follows them to film a new show, No Going Back. But soon they all discover that paradise has its secrets. The locals claim the island belongs to them, and it’s been sold illegally. Jayne’s not leaving without a fight. A fight ...
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We chat to up and coming millennials about what it's like to be starting out in their industries, while eating their favourite crisps...
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Sport, Culture, and other stuff from 2 hopeless addicts
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You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? From 80’s synth songs and dystopian video games to pizza toppings and family board games, we’re getting pretty specific about what’s coming with us. So, what are you bringing?
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Welcome to Horror Dads, a Podcast delivered to you from 2 dads who love horror, and work to balance our love of horror with our family life. Join us and listen in as we discuss franchise favorites, movies we’ve never seen, movies we’ve seen 1,000 times, and desert island horror movies. We will also focus on discussing our favorite horror merchandise, the artists behind the work, and our discovery of new artists and work.
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I invite my guest to imagine sending their worst enemy to a desert island, accompanied only by the worst records ever made and a totally useless item.
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Inspired by the legendary BBC show, each month our own Layover Talks: Desert Island edition invites a member of the Butchershop® Global crew who's ready to spend the rest of their lives in an unknown land. Through the entertainment content they choose to bring along for their stay, we will get to know our guest more intimately.
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* SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE episodes are added in batches of 100*. Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on Radio 4 Extra, Wednesdays 10.00 and Sundays 10.00.
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Hosts Molly Moon and Justin Starbird dive deep into the Bar Harbor, ME community to hear some incredible success stories from the folks that are helping make Mount Desert Island a healthy place to live, work, and vacation.
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Dave Pisani, Barry Kay and Tod Pleasant have teamed up to create the Regular Joes Podcast, a show that will focus on various aspects of the things they love most, movies, toys, sci-fi, tv shows, comics, collecting, and much more. Each episode will feature subjects such as the cool vehicles and props from classic movies and tv show, the movie you would want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert island as well as new or notable items the guys have added to their varied collections. ...
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PIETER TOERIEN PRODUCTIONS. People of Note is broadcast on Sunday evening at 6 pm on Fine Music Radio with a repeat on Thusday afternoon at 1 pm, presented by Rodney Trudgeon. Says Rodney: “There are a number of fascinating people who pass through Cape Town and I’ve always felt there to be a need for a programme that allows an in-depth discussion with these personalities. Whether their fields are music, literature, theatre, dance, opera or even politics and economics, we ...
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A weekly interview podcast about the works of Terry Pratchett and the people who read them, with host Al Kennedy. One guest, one book, four elephants, one turtle.
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Stranding someone on a desert island and making them choose stuff...nah, this hasn't been done before! Here's to being original, now onwards to glory or mediocrity! One guest...three games that have mattered to them during the course of their life...one game that scarred them (to burn for warmth), and one gaming character companion to share long moonlit walks along the beach and the occasional cuddle (for heat people, for heat). It could be WEIRD, it could be WILD, and it WILL have crappy so ...
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Desert island discs with deportees in Jamaica
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A search party has discovered eight tapes on a desert island in the Atlantic Ocean. The tapes chronicle the story of Robert Bacon and Alan Linic, and the time that they spent on the island. This is a story of both joy and sadness. Enjoy.
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The description of the music, books, and objects that we want to take in desert island.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ken Hallgring, a magician with over fifty years of experience, who shares the ultimate list of tricks he would bring along to his magical island if given the choice. From personal favourites to iconic classics, Ken dives into a selection of eight top tricks that resonate deeply with his magical journey, showcasing …
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Nemone Lethbridge is a barrister who was called to the bar in 1956. One of very few female barristers working at the time, she encountered misogyny and was one of the trailblazers for women working in the legal profession who followed behind her.At her first Chambers, she wasn’t allowed to share a toilet with her male colleagues and had to use the …
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S18 Ep4: Gordon Ramsay: One of the World's Greatest Chefs on the dishes that have shaped him
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As Gordon prepares to open his most ambitious project to date, 22 BISHOPSGATE, Margie got the chance to sit down with him and talk about the dishes that have shaped his life. He’s a chef, restaurateur and television presenter, known for Kitchen Nightmares, Masterchef and Hell’s Kitchen. He’s one of the most famous and recognisable chefs in the worl…
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My review of M.P. Evans (MPE). Part two. I visit an M.P. Evans plantation
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The M.P. Evans Group PLC owns a number of oil-palm plantations in Indonesia and the company is certified by the RSPO as a producer of sustainable palm oil. This is part two of a two-part podcast. In this episode Mark will be talking about his recent experience of visiting an M.P. Evans palm oil plantation on Bangka Island in Indonesia. If you would…
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The comedian's comedian himself Stuart Goldsmith joins Harriet to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island...
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Clive Ridgway who is a songwriter, musician, music producer, author and teacher. He has composed songs for many of South Africa’s most successful recording artists and has performed both locally and internationally. He also runs the Cape Town School of Songwriting and the AFDA School for the Cr…
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63 - Books to Take on Epic Journeys with Nick from booksunderthewoods
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This episode's guest in Nick from over @booksunderthewoods as he shares the five books he would take with him when castaway. Each of his picks is a book that is perfect for readers who are passionate about identity, family, adventure, and the struggle to belong, whether in fantastical realms, space, or historical landscapes. Get ready to be transpo…
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Edward Hilsum takes centre stage in our latest episode, sharing his journey from a budding magician inspired by Lance Burton's iconic Dove Act to a celebrated performer at the Magic Circle and British Champion of Magic. Edward recounts his unique experiences performing in the West End's Wonderville during the tumultuous COVID era, alongside his rol…
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This week the Regular Joe’s take a deep dive into Random Topics. There’s a lot of stuff to talk about, what was Kathleen Kennedy, maybe, possibly leaving Lucas film and James Bond being handed off to a company who can’t figure out what size box to ship tiny items in. They also take a Spoiler free look at The Gorge, The Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Tel…
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Today’s Stranded Stranger is Ray Eden, the charismatic magician whose career has traversed continents and captivated audiences of all ages. From being inspired by a fair magician in his youth to performing daring acts like Russian roulette with a snake, Ray's story is as enchanting as his craft. Discover how Ray's foundational training with legenda…
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You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped …
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On People of Note Rodney Trudgeon talks to ALEX GABRIEL who was appointed a few years ago as CEO of Cape Town opera. As a musician in his own right and with years of experience combining art with business, Alex is well-equipped to drive decision making to ensure a prosperous future for Cape Town Opera. He spent 8 years teaching at UCT and also taug…
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Nick Cave is a singer and writer who, with his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has released emotionally intense and provocative music since the mid-Eighties. He is also a novelist, composer and has written film scripts and soundtracks along with his writing partner and Bad Seed Warren Ellis. Nick grew up in Wangaratta, Australia the third of four…
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Welcome to the launch of the second season of Desert Island Tricks with the illustrious Matthew Pomeroy, renowned magician and mentalist. Matthew takes us on his incredible journey from the bright lights of Broadway to the dazzling stages of Las Vegas, sharing insights and stories from his magical career. Matthew also becomes the first guest to ban…
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It’s a New World Order. Scratch that, it’s a Brave New World, as the fourth Captain America film makes its big screen debut. This time around it’s Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) who wields the shield, while still wearing the wings, as if he is not quite sure this gig is gonna last. This delayed, retitled, and much reshot MCU film marks Cap 2.0’s first…
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Episode 127: 10 Vampire Films That Don’t Suck
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Mix yourself a holy-water cocktail and grab your garlic necklace as the Horror Dads, John and Jamie, sink their teeth into Episode 137: 10 Vampire Films That Don’t Suck. The Horror Dads cover an eclectic spread of films - some are cult classics, and some are more modern interpretations. Tune in for a celebration of the films that have worked hard t…
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People of Note - William Charlton-Perkins
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An extremely interesting and original book on Mozart has just been published. It’s called “Meetings With Mozart” and is written by William Charlton-Perkins who for many years was well known in theatre and media circles in KwaZulu Natal. He was head of publicity at the Playhouse Company in Durban and has had a life long love of the music of Mozart. …
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Harriet Wistrich is one of the country’s most prominent human rights lawyers. In 2016 she founded the Centre for Women’s Justice and over the course of her career, she has won landmark victories in very difficult legal cases. She has helped women imprisoned after killing their abusers regain their freedom. She’s also represented women seeking justi…
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62 - Books to Engage With the Natural World with Deborah Tomkins, Author of Aerth
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This episode our guest is award-winning author, Deborah Tomkins. Her list is a fascinating collection of books involving profound reflections on identity, ethics, and society, an engagement with the natural and environmental world, as well as the exploration of transformation—whether individual, societal, or cosmic. Embark on a literary voyage with…
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In the conclusion to Delirium, Ariadne tells Dionysus of her fall from grace, reliving her most painful memories of the Minotaur and Theseus. Dionysus proves to love her despite her mistakes, but how can she bring herself to trust in the promises of a lover once again? With Katrin Surkan as Ariadne, Noah Abrudeanu as Dionysus, Erika Kyba as Narrato…
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560: James Cawley and the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour
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This week, the Regular Joes, all five of them, make the Trek to Ticonderoga. There are two good reasons to visit this small New York town. Fort Ticonderoga is the site of the first American victory in the Revolutionary War, and the site of the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour. Note: only one of these is accessible in winter. Hint, it’s the one wi…
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Get ready for a whole new vintage of true crime podcast with Blood Vines, available exclusively on Wondery+.Hosted by Chris Walker, this full-bodied series uncorks the never-before-told story of the Licciardi family - one of the most powerful wine dynasties in California history - who almost brought down the entire industry over a family battle for…
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Come join us for a magical celebration as we mark a year of Desert Island Tricks! We’re bringing back the one and only Peter Nardi to help us explore the collective top 8 tricks that were chosen on the first season of the podcast. In this special compilation, we’ll chat about each trick and invite two of our guests to share their thoughts from thei…
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My guest today is José Pizarro. José has been been cooking in the UK for over 25 years. He grew up in the outermost Western province of Spain and never thought of working in food, in fact he was all set to become a dental technician before fate intervened. He arrived in the UK in 1999 seeking to expand his horizons as a chef and has since become on…
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Hans Huyssen - composer, baroque cellist and conductor with a special love for early European Baroque music as well as rare traditions of indigenous South African music. Last year Hans turned sixty and to celebrate he has been involved in what he calls his 60@60 Project. Many performers both lo…
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Laurie Anderson is an artist and performer who came to fame in the UK with her 1981 hit O Superman. Her work spans music, film and multimedia projects which interrogate our relationship with technology and tell stories about the world we live in. She was born in Chicago in 1947, the second-oldest of eight children, and started learning the violin w…
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On the desert island of Naxos, Ariadne and Dionysus exchange the stories of their lives. Ariadne reveals the tragic fall of the Minotaur and the tyranny of her father, while Dionysus tells her of his tenuous connection to the gods and his quest to understand love as mortals do. Ariadne finds herself falling in love with her wayfaring god quite agai…
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Join us as we welcome the incredibly talented Ali Cook to the show, where he shares stories from his diverse and remarkable career in magic. From a daring water tank escape act at the Edinburgh Festival to his celebrated performances on shows like Monkey Magic and Channel 4's Dirty Tricks, Ali opens up about the creativity and innovation that have …
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For 35 years Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) has held the dubious distinction of being the worst Star Trek film ever made, but that inauspicious run is over. With the release of the Paramount+ film Star Trek: Section 31 there’s a new benchmark for bad in the Trek universe. To spare you one hour and 35 minutes of weak, nonsensical plot, thin …
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S18 Ep2: Ferne McCann, TV presenter and reality TV star on the dishes that have shaped her
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Ferne is a TV presenter, reality TV star, social media sensation and entrepreneur. She shot to fame on hit reality series The Only Way is Essex where she quickly became a fan favourite. She’s gone on to front her own ITVBE series Ferne Mccann - First Time Mum which ran from 2018 - 2024 and documented her journey into motherhood with her two daughte…
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Comedian Heidi Regan joins Harriet to share who and what she would hate to be stuck with on a desert island....
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This week on People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to ALBIE SACHS, the South African lawyer, activist, writer and former judge who was appointed by Nelson Mandela to the first Constitutional Court of South Africa. Albie, who has just celebrated his 90th birthday, famously survived an assassination attempt in 1988 and lost his right arm an…
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Mark-Anthony Turnage is a composer of contemporary classical music. Once called “Britain’s hippest composer”, he has been in a rock band, got drunk with Francis Bacon, and tackled anything from drug abuse to football in his works.Mark was born in June 1960 in the Thames estuary town of Corringham in Essex. His musical talent was nurtured by his par…
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Chris Frost’s (Frostie) Desert Island Tricks Sponge Balls (Unicorns) - Story For Opening Pom Pom Stick Wizard of Oz Booktest Magic Spell Book (Magic Colouring Book) Get Smarty Deck of Cards (Night Flights) Alchemy The Game Book: Yes Man by Danny Wallace Item: Cheese Monster Puppet Find out more about the creators of this Podcast at www.alakazam.co.…
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This week, the Regular Joe’s catch up each other on what they’ve been doing the last few weeks. Inspired by the recent 55 films episodes Tod has decided to rewatch classic films in their original unadulterated format to kick this off he recently went to see King Kong (1933) on the big screen in a theater where it originally played when released. Da…
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My review of M.P. Evans (MPE). Part 1. Sustainable palm oil
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The M.P. Evans Group PLC owns a number of oil-palm plantations in Indonesia and the company is certified by the RSPO as a producer of sustainable palm oil. This is a two-part podcast. In this episode Mark provides a performance update about his holding in the stock and he and Paul take a closer look at the palm oil industry as an investment opportu…
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished South African flautist Liesl Stolz who not only lectures Flute at UCT but has a very busy life playing chamber music, solo works and she’s played in all the major orchestras in South Africa as guest principal. Liesl has also launched the first Woodwind Festival in South Africa…
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Comedian Sean McLoughlin joins Harriet to share who and what he'd hate to be stuck with on a desert island...
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S18 Ep1: Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar winning actress and founder of Goop on the dishes that have shaped her life
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Gwyneth won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in love at the age of just 26 and she has since gone on to become an entrepreneur as the founder of the digital media, e-commerce and lifestyle brand and behemoth Goop. She founded Goop at the age of 36 which grew from a simple newsletter into one of the most influential businesses in the world. She’…
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Episode 126: Melting Nostalgia - A Chat with Street Trash Director, Ryan Kruger
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In Episode 126 of Horror Dads, John and Jamie are joined by the creative minds behind the 2024 remake of Street Trash—Director Ryan Kruger and Producer David Frankenstein. Ryan Kruger, Director of Fried Barry, joined us on a previous episode, and is a prolific director in vision and style. In this discussion, Ryan and David share insights into reim…
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Marianela Núñez is a Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Born in Argentina in 1982, Marianela knew she wanted to be a ballet dancer from the age of five and joined the Teatro Colón Ballet School in Buenos Aires when she was eight. She dedicated herself to becoming a professional ballerina and had the full support of her parents despite …
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61 - Books to Celebrate Unbreakable Spirits with Foluso Agbaje, Author of The Parlour Wife
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Our guest this episode is the brilliant author of The Parlour Wife, Foluso Agbaje as she share the five books she would be castaway with. Her list is perfect for fans of explorative historical fiction in a range of contexts, and stories about the resilience of women, cultural identities, family dynamics, and the complexities of love, survival, and …
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Episode 125: 10 Serial Killer Horror Films
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The Horror Dads spend Episode 125 exploring 10 Serial Killer horror films. John and Jamie dive deep into some of the darker corners of horror cinema with this prompt. A wide array of films are discussed, and viewed through the lens of the cultural impact of these intense stories. If you’re looking to scratch your true crime itch, then this is certa…
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Renowned magician Steve Della pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of performances, offering a unique glimpse into his world of magic and mentalism. In this episode you will discover how his passion ignited at just four years old and has remained robust throughout his career, even as his close-up act has stood the test of time for over two decades.…
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557: Of Pirates, Ensigns and Vigilantes
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This week the Regular Joe’s cover the wrap up of two sci-fi series. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is the first child centric Disney+ offering from that universe. Lower Decks was the first animated Star Trek series since 1975, and was intended for adults. Specifically adults who are REALLY into Star Trek. Likely the only thing these two shows have in com…
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A fascinating new CD has just arrived here at FMR featuring the world premier of a cello concerto by Widor, coupled with the Lalo Cello Concerto. There is a fascinating story about the Widor concerto which has been re-constructed from fragments by the cellist Graham Du Plessis who is the soloist on the recording. Graham is based in Cape Town and is…
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Comedian, podcaster and complete rotter Jacob Hawley returns to the podcast with a completely new bag of dicks! We’re on Patreon! For as little as £3.50 you will be supporting us to create more episodes of the podcast and as a reward you shall receive early access to episodes and completely ad-free listening. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/c/…
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