Best Joshua Bruce Podcasts (2025)

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How YouTubers' voices evolve, with Andrew Cheng 21:40

4h ago21:40

21:40

1080. Linguist Andrew Cheng explains why people’s accents shift over time, especially when they move—and how YouTubers make perfect data subjects. If you've ever cringed at your old voice recordings, this one’s for you. Andrew Cheng is a professor of linguistics at the University of Hawaii. You can find him on Bluesky at LinguistAndrew. NEW: Sign u…

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Navajo Stirling, Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC 315 picks 51:50

11h ago51:50

51:50

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get you ready for UFC with a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s card joining the show. First up is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, making his UFC Unfiltered debut. Stirling shares how his journey from warehouse work to the UFC took shape, and what it’s been like sharpening his game at City Kickbox…

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Vinyl Vault - 07-05-2025 - The Ghost of Freddie Cesar by Troy Kingi 56:04

1d ago56:04

56:04

Being NZ Music Month our featured LP is The Ghost of Freddie Cesar by Troy Kingi - Some great New Zealand music for NZ Music MonthBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Who's next for Viddal Riley? 🤔 | Meet the future of boxing in Odel Kamara 🌟 | Canelo-Crawford early predictions 🔮 1:08:56

2d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Andy Scott is joined by Barry and special guests Viddal Riley and Odel Kamara. Viddal talks about having the North London bragging rights after beating Chev Clarke, finally gaining recognition from the boxing community, and his plans for the future. Rising amateur star Odel Kamara joins Andy and Barry to discuss preparing for the first World Boxing…

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Episode #234: Howard Murray (Jan Murray) (Part Two) 1:15:58

2d ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Today on Part two of our conversation with Howard Murray, son of comedian Jan Murray, we find that like the Passover holiday that just ended a few weeks back, this one is full of both Maror and Charoset. Meaning, this episode is full of both the bitter and the sweet. Jan was kind enough to tell us some very funny details about his family’s annual S…

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What dictionary labels tell us about words. Why we say 'mama'. DU, STU, and LO. 17:00

2d ago17:00

17:00

1079. Ever wonder what labels like "informal," "archaic," or "offensive" mean in a dictionary entry? We explain how different dictionaries use labels to describe when, where, and how to use words. Then, we explore why so many babies say "dada" first and why babies say "mama" almost everywhere. The "dictionary labels" segment was written by Susan He…

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Cory Sandhagen, Yair Rodriguez, UFC Des Moines recap 51:32

2d ago51:32

51:32

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off a Monday full of fight talk with bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen and featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez. First up, Sandhagen joins the show just days removed from his dominant second-round TKO over Deiveson Figueiredo. He breaks down his performance, shares what clic…

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Bruce Hood on the Science of Happiness 24:23

7d ago24:23

24:23

Are university students unhappy? We won’t generalize, but many are, and this was something Bruce Hood noted. Being an experimental psychologist who teaches at the University of Bristol, an opportunity presented itself. Why not start a course on the science of happiness, and while teaching it collect data from the students attending? The resulting c…

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The secret to writing ‘the same but different,’ with Mary Robinette Kowal 20:26

7d ago20:26

20:26

1078. Mary Robinette Kowal talks about going from writing magic-filled Regency romances to Hugo-nominated science fiction, what it's like to work with an agent, and how she keeps her career moving forward. Plus, she gave us three great book recommendations (and I've already read and loved one of them!). Find Mary at maryrobinettekowal.com. 🔗 Share …

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Previewing UFC Des Moines w/ Miesha Tate, Bo Nickal & Forrest Griffin 1:15:59

7d ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo’s interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five yea…

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'THE moment of the year' 🤯 | Eubank Jr-Benn card reviewed & Usyk-Dubois 2 announced 🍿 1:02:29

9d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Andy Scott and Andy Clarke are joined at Wembley Stadium by this week's special guest Chris Billam-Smith. The panel look back at the epic Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn card and that iconic lift scene as Eubank Jr and Sr were reunited. CBS discusses his win over Brandon Glanton and what is next for him, and we hear from both Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel D…

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Episode #233: Howard Murray (Jan Murray) (Part One) 1:09:05

9d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Today on part one of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Howard Murray, son of comedian and actor Jan Murray. Our conversation with Howard was wide ranging and fun with a few poignant moments we did not see coming. Howard was an effusive and eager guest who really seemed to enjoy talking about his parents and how wonderful they were. This i…

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'Lit' vs. 'lighted.' The mysteries of the dollar sign. Redd up. 19:04

9d ago19:04

19:04

1077. Is it “lit” or “lighted”? Both are correct, but we look at how their popularity has switched over time. Then we investigate four of the competing theories about the origin of the dollar sign and end with tips about how to use it. The "dollar sign" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-f…

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Chris Gutierrez, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Kansas City recap 42:26

9d ago42:26

42:26

On today’s episode of UFC Unfilfered, Jim and Matt are joined by two victorious bantamweights with very different but equally compelling stories. When Gutierrez hops on, Matt heaps praise on the veteran’s poised jiu-jitsu in in this past Saturday’s split decision win over John Castaneda in Kansas City. Having fought through a broken hand, Chris out…

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Fight Week Daily 📅 | Groves: Eubank has had a STINKER!🤦 Has Benn made a weight mistake too?⚖️ 14:10

13d ago14:10

14:10

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by George Groves to review all the drama from the check weigh-in which included Chris Eubank Jr facing a lofty fine and Conor Benn choosing to be almost four pounds light. Plus Andy invents a new word and the trio discuss the best London Underground lines!By Sky Sports

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Fight Week Daily 📅 | Eubank TORTURES Hearn at press-conference😫 Who does a smaller ring favour?🤷 14:10

14d ago14:10

14:10

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Fran Hennessy to reflect on an eventful press conference that saw Chris Eubank Jr berate Eddie Hearn until he left the stage and Nigel Benn lift the lid on his son's sparring wars in camp.By Sky Sports

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Ghostwriters, book deals, and AI: What you didn’t know about publishing, with Dan Gerstein 22:44

14d ago22:44

22:44

1076. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, looks at how ghostwriting fiction really works, who’s hiring ghostwriters, and why AI can’t replace human storytelling. We also talked about how ghostwriters negotiate royalties, film rights, and what makes a great collaboration work. Find Dan at GothamGhostwriters.com. 🔗 Share your familect recor…

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Nicolas Dalby, director Gavin O’Connor, Matt Schnell 1:21:14

14d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim and Matt are back with a stacked midweek episode featuring two UFC vets and one of Hollywood’s finest behind the camera. First up, Danish welterweight Nicolas Dalby makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to reflect on his razor-thin split decision loss, the secret to staying fight-ready at 40, and his thoughts heading into a striker’s showdown with Ran…

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Fight Week Daily 📅 | Tensions continues to build ahead of Eubank-Benn press conference😬 11:26

15d ago11:26

11:26

Andy Scott, John Dennen, Andy Clarke and Matt Macklin discuss the main takeaways from the media workouts for Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn and look ahead to the fight week press conference.By Sky Sports

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Vinyl Vault - 23-04-2025 - Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 53:51

15d ago53:51

53:51

Tonight's featured LP is Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Some great tracks from a great album and also songs by The Doors, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Grateful Dead, Chris Stapleton, CCR, John Prine and Bob Seger.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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George Groves & Joe Cordina preview Eubank Jr-Benn🏟️ | Whittaker-Cameron 2 aftermath debated🗣️ 1:15:26

16d ago1:15:26

1:15:26

This week, Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by former world champions George Groves and Joe Cordina. The panel looks ahead to this weekend's grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They also debate the controversial aftermath of Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron 2 and much, much more!…

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Episode #232 : Michael Simmons (Matty Simmons) 1:32:33

16d ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast this Earth Day, we are talking to journalist Michael Simmons, son of National Lampoon co-founder & film producer Matt Simmons. We loved talking to Michael because there is so much history in the (almost) forgotten history of American humor magazine turned pop culture juggernaut, National …

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'I.e.' versus 'e.g.' What Shakespeare actually added to English. Four schnitzels. 18:01

16d ago18:01

18:01

1075. People often confuse "i.e." and "e.g." We'll help you get them right — no Latin required. Then, in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we look at five common myths about his contributions to the English language, including whether he coined thousands of words and how much Latin he actually knew. The "Shakespeare" segment was by Jonathan Culpeper…

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Jean Silva makes BOLD callout, Amanda Nunes talks comeback plans 47:52

17d ago47:52

47:52

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters representing different eras of Brazilian greatness. First, surging featherweight Jean Silva drops in for his Unfiltered debut to discuss his standing as a 145-pound title contender after beginning his unblemished 5-0 UFC tenure with each win coming via stoppage. Silva ref…

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AI and the future of dictionaries, with Erin McKean 26:02

21d ago26:02

26:02

1074. Is AI good enough to replace lexicographers? Wordnik founder Erin McKean shares what works, what doesn’t, and why the future of dictionaries is far from settled. Find Erin McKean at wordnik.com, dressaday.com, and [email protected]. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe…

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Aaron Pico talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez on preparing for war vs. Ponzinibbio 53:09

21d ago53:09

53:09

Jim and Matt welcome a pair of first-time callers from California as featherweight newcomer Aaron Pico and welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez join the show. To kick things off, the highly-touted Pico discusses his wrestling and boxing roots, early career setbacks, and how the weight of his family’s historic name shapes the fighter—and man—he is …

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'He's fighting for his career' 🗣️ | Matthew Macklin & Wayne Elcock preview Whittaker-Cameron 2 card 👊 1:07:24

23d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Matthew Macklin and Wayne Elcock. The panel look ahead to the second fight between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron and discuss Frazer Clarke's return to the ring on the undercard as well as rounding up all the latest news from the sport.…

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RHP Episode #231: Jon Klages (Enoch Light) 1:30:11

23d ago1:30:11

1:30:11

Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to musician Jon Klages, grandson of musician and Hi-Fi proponent and record label owner Enoch Light. Our conversation with Jon began with understanding just who his grandfather was. A classically trained musician, Enoch founded his first group, Enoch Light & His Orchestra …

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Better paragraph breaks. The story behind 'mad money' and 'pin money.' Bruce bad. 15:52

23d ago15:52

15:52

1073. Today, we have practical tips for writing better paragraphs (and it's not the formulaic topic-sentence structure). Then, we look at the surprising history of phrases like “mad money” and “pin money” and what they show about women’s roles and financial independence through time. The "paragraph" segment originally appeared on the OUP Blog, and …

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Lerone Murphy, Dan Ige, UFC 314 recap 47:53

23d ago47:53

47:53

Jim and Matt ride the momentum of Saturday’s UFC 314 featherweight fireworks into this Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two intriguing 145-pound guest callers rounding out the episode. First, Lerone Murphy makes his UFC Unfiltered debut just one week after extending his unbeaten record with a statement win over Josh Emmett. The former soccer p…

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The future of editing jobs in the age of AI, with Samantha Enslen 17:01

28d ago17:01

17:01

1072. Is AI coming for our jobs—or just the boring parts? This week, Samantha Enslen of Dragonfly Editorial talks about how she sees AI changing the work of writers and editors. We talked about real clients, real fears, and hope for the future. Plus, Samantha shares her favorite old-school fiction (spoiler: Agatha Christie strikes again!). Find Sam…

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Dominick Reyes, Chase Hooper, UFC 314 picks 48:43

29d ago48:43

48:43

Today’s UFC Unfiltered episode peels back the layers of UFC 314 with two guests from Saturday’s card in light heavyweight Dominick Reyes and lightweight Chase Hooper. Joining first is Reyes — whose eighth time on the show gets the veteran to reflect on his resurgence after snapping a four-fight skid with back-to-back wins. Dominick discusses the st…

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Vinyl Vault - 09-04-2025 - The Vinyl Vault Cover Versions Show 56:09

29d ago56:09

56:09

The Vinyl Vault Cover Versions Show - Some great versions of other peoples songs by artists such as Wilson Picket, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Miller, Robert Gordon, Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many others.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Episode # 230: Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff) 1:26:22

30d ago1:26:22

1:26:22

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Sara Karloff, daughter of the great Boris Karloff. Sara sat down with us to discuss what life was like with her father, one of, if not the most famous of the actors from the golden age of Universal Pictures monster movies along with Bela Lugosi and Lon Cheyney among a fe…

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Price eyeing Shields fight 👀 | Jack targeting undisputed at cruiserweight 🏆 | Should Adeleye have been disqualified? 🤷 1:00:16

30d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Lauren Price and Badou Jack. They review Price's stunning win over Natasha Jonas and ask whether she could fight Mikaela Mayer for undisputed at welterweight or pound-for-pound superstar Claressa Shields in the future. WBC cruiserweight champion Jack discusses whether he could fight…

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How to write photo captions. The real difference between ‘immigrate’ and ‘emigrate.’ Ko Pha-ngan'd 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

1071. Is it "Taylor and I" or "Taylor and me"? We explain why photo captions follow their own grammar rules. Then, we explore the subtle difference between "immigrate" and "emigrate," how the terms are used historically, and why their meanings often depend on perspective. The "photo captions" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips e…

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Brian Ortega, Pat Sabatini, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy recap 56:10

1M ago56:10

56:10

It’s a featherweight double feature on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome Brian “T-City” Ortega and Pat Sabatini! Returning for his tenth appearance, Ortega shows off his new-look hair style after donating his famous long locks before discussing how being called out by a victorious Lerone Murphy fits into Brian’s options at b…

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The hidden techniques behind well-paced fiction, with Joshua Essoe 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

1070. Fiction editor Joshua Essoe explains the hidden techniques behind pacing in storytelling. Learn how good pacing shapes reader engagement, why well-placed story beats and emotional shifts matter, and how popular films like Memento and Fight Club use pacing to captivate audiences. Joshua also looks at managing flashbacks, using white space stra…

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Brad Tavares & Ode’ Osbourne discuss fights on UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy 45:10

1M ago45:10

45:10

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt and Jim welcome first-time guest Brad Tavares and returning favorite Ode’ Osbourne ahead of their bouts at UFC Vegas. Jim gets Brad to break down his upcoming matchup against Gerald Meerschaert before discussing the journey that has taken a kid from Hawaii to a record-breaking career. Ode’ sheds light on h…

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