Best Patrick Mortimer Podcasts (2025)

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Svitlana Morenets, Michael Simmons, Ursula Buchan, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, Richard Morris & Mark Mason 36:41

1d ago36:41

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Svitlana Morenets says that Trump has given Zelensky cause for hope; Michael Simmons looks at how the American healthcare system is keeping the NHS afloat; Ursula Buchan explains how the Spectator shaped John Buchan; Igor Toronyi-Lalic argues that art is no place for moralising, as he reviews Rosanna McLaughlin; R…

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Truth or Twisted 2 27:04

2d ago27:04

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 57 (Part 2) The last Episode as As Season Two nears its finale, Martin and Patrick take a detour from the usual to dive into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories — from JFK to 9/11 and everything in between. With mobile phones and cameras now in everyone’s pocket, capturing spontaneous, real-time events has n…

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Patrick Kidd, Madeline Grant, Simon Heffer, Lloyd Evans & Toby Young 27:48

9d ago27:48

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Patrick Kidd asks why is sport so obsessed with Goats; Madeline Grant wonders why the government doesn’t show J.D. Vance the real Britain; Simon Heffer reviews Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea; Lloyd Evans provides a round-up of Edinburgh Fringe; and, Toby Young writes in praise of Wormwood Scrubs – th…

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Truth or Twisted? 32:05

9d ago32:05

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 56 (Part 1) As Season Two nears its finale, Martin and Patrick take a detour from the usual to dive into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories — from JFK to 9/11 and everything in between. With mobile phones and cameras now in everyone’s pocket, capturing spontaneous, real-time events has never been easier. Bu…

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Max Jeffery, Cosmo Landesman, Henry Blofeld, David Honigmann & Rachel Johnson 28:14

16d ago28:14

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports from court as the Spectator and Douglas Murray win the defamation cause brought against them by Mohammed Hijab; Cosmo Landesman defends those who stay silent over political issues; Henry Blofeld celebrates what has been a wonderful year for test cricket; David Honigmann reflects on the powder k…

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Still Talking 29:21

16d ago29:21

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 55 This week, Martin and Patrick are flying solo for a much-needed catch-up. The conversation is wide open—covering Martin’s recent trip to the Royal Marsden, an unexpected encounter with an A&E nurse, and, somehow, a whole trachea of nurses (yes, really). And fear not… Martin’s Joke of the Week is back! Thankfully, …

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Michael Simmons, Kapil Komireddi, Margaret Mitchell, David Abulafia and Melissa Kite 26:30

23d ago26:30

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Simmons argues that Trump is winning the tariff war with China; Kapil Komireddi reviews Robert Ivermee’s Glorious Failure: The Forgotten History of French Imperialism in India; Margaret Mitchell watches a Channel 4 documentary on Bonnie Blue and provides a warning to parents; David Abulafia provides his no…

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Access All Areas 52:30

23d ago52:30

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 54 The boy's are back today with special guest Actor Amy Trigg. Born in 1992 in Witham, Essex, Amy was obsessed with theatre before she could even spell “Shakespeare.” Born with spina bifida and a wheelchair user from day one, she’s never let a stage—literal or metaphorical—stop her from owning her moment. Amy made h…

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Ian Thomson, Patrick Kidd, Mike Cormack, Ursula Buchan and Richard Bratby 35:54

1M ago35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Thomson on what the destruction of the Hotel Oloffson means for Haiti (00:54); Patrick Kidd analyses Donald Trump and the art of golf diplomacy (06:43); Mike Cormack reviews Irvine Welsh’s Men In Love (16:49); Ursula Buchan provides her notes on the Palm House at Kew (20:38); and, Richard Bratby argues that Jo…

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Island Heartbeat (Defibrillators) 31:25

1M ago31:25

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 52 The boys are back, and this week they're joined by a special guest: Mr. Steve Read, who shares his powerful and deeply personal story of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. Steve recounts the harrowing experience—from the moment he collapsed on the Isle of Wight to waking up in a cardiac ward on the mainland, havin…

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Mark Mason, Mary Wakefield, Matthew Parris and Philip Patrick 25:05

1M ago25:05

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Mark Mason reminisces about old English bank notes (00:33), Philip Patrick wonders whether AI will replace politicians in Japan (04:04), Matthew Parris wonders why you would ever trust a travel writer (10:34) and Mary Wakefield looks at the weird world of cults (17:42). Become a Spectator subscriber today to acces…

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Back in the Fight 31:40

1M ago31:40

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 53 The boys are back on their own today—no guests—just an important update on Martin’s health. Since their last conversation, Martin received some difficult news: his cancer has spread once again, this time to a different area of his lung. His oncologist discussed the possibility of joining a new clinical trial invol…

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Sophia Falkner, Roger Lewis, Olivia Potts, Aidan Hartley and Toby Young 26:38

1M ago26:38

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This week: Sophia Falkner profiles some of the eccentric personalities we stand to lose when Keir Starmer purges the hereditary peers; Roger Lewis’s piece on the slow delight of an OAP coach tour is read by the actor Robert Bathurst; Olivia Potts reviews two books in the magazine that use food as a prism through which to discuss Ukrainian heritage …

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Paper Lace 40:00

1M ago40:00

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Send us a text Season 2, Episode 51 It's Friday and time for Who's Tom & Dick and today the boy's have a very special guest Mr Phil Wright lead singer of 1970's band and chart topper "Paper Lace" Paper Lace is an English Pop and Rock band formed in Nottingham, England in 1967. They achieved fame and success in 1974 when they had three UK Top 40 hit…

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John Connolly, Gavin Mortimer, Dorian Lynskey, Steve Morris and Lloyd Evans 26:03

2M ago26:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Connolly argues that Labour should look to Andy Burnham for inspiration (1:51); Gavin Mortimer asks if Britain is ready for France’s most controversial novel – Jean Raspail’s The Camp of the Saints (4:55); Dorian Lynskey looks at the race to build the first nuclear weapons, as he reviews Frank Close’s Destroy…

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Treated like Royalty 32:13

2M ago32:13

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 50 The Boy's are back in town (no guest this week), Martin gives us a full update on his recent visit to see his Oncologists "Dr P" for an update on his health, Cancer and the results of his most recent Cancer Scan. The results didn't go the way things had been planned and Martin receives the news that a visit to the…

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Peter Frankopan, Tim Shipman, Francis Pike, Hermione Eyre and George Young 42:08

2M ago42:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Frankopan argues that Israel’s attack on Iran has been planned for years (2:00); just how bad are things for Kemi Badenoch, asks Tim Shipman (13:34); Francis Pike says there are plenty of reasons to believe in ghosts (21:49); Hermione Eyre, wife of Alex Burghart MP, reviews Sarah Vine’s book How Not To Be a …

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Matrix Magic (Unlocking Beauty) 47:05

2M ago47:05

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 49 The boys today enter into the world of beauty and boy could they do with some treatment. In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a truly inspiring guest—Natalie Worster, the visionary CEO of the Hair, Beauty and Aesthetic's Academy. Natalie’s business is a hub of creativity and learning, dedicated to helping co…

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Owen Matthews, Bijan Omrani, Andrew Hankinson, Laurie Penny & Andrew Watts 28:31

2M ago28:31

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews says that Venice’s residents never stop complaining (1:11); Bijan Omrani reads his church notebook (7:33); Andrew Hankinson reviews Tiffany Jenkins’s Strangers and Intimates: The Rise and Fall of Private Life (13:54); as 28 Years Later is released, Laurie Penny explains the politics behind Alex Garla…

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The Language of Loss 37:07

2M ago37:07

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 48 The Language of Loss The boy's are joined again today by another special guest Debbie Briden Author of her new book "The Language of Loss" Before retiring in October 2024, Debbie worked tirelessly for 2.5 years establishing a top-notch, bank-wide bereavement team. She spent six months researching how banks and cus…

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Sean Thomas, John Power, Susie Mesure, Olivia Potts and Rory Sutherland 22:12

2M ago22:12

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Sean Thomas reflects on the era of lads mags (1:07); John Power reveals those unfairly gaming the social housing system (6:15); Susie Moss reviews Ripeness by Sarah Moss (11:31); Olivia Potts explains the importance of sausage rolls (14:21); and, Rory Sutherland speaks in defence of the Trump playbook (18:09). Pro…

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Lighting up lives "EACH" 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 47 EACH (East Anglian Children's Hospice) National Children's Hospice week 16th June 2025 Today the boy's are back on the road and pay a visit to the East Anglian Children's Hospice where they meet and talk to Matt Plummer (Media & PR Manager), Brad McLean (Chair of the trustee's) and Kevin Clements (Chief Executive)…

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Max Jeffery, Tanya Gold, Madeline Grant, Matthew Parris and Calvin Po 28:49

3M ago28:49

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery tracks down the Cambridge bike bandit (1:10); Tanya Gold says that selling bathwater is an easy way to exploit a sad male fetish (5:38); Madeline Grant examines the decline of period dramas (10:16); a visit to Lyon has Matthew Parris pondering what history doesn’t tell us (15:49); and, Calvin Po visits…

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Unbreakable 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Send us a text Series 2 Episode 46 Aids/HIV Welcome to Who's Tom and Dick, where we share powerful stories that illuminate the human spirit and shed light on important issues. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Kimberley Dubay, (Kim) a remarkable woman whose journey through the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic offers a candid and insp…

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Arabella Byrne, Sean Thomas, Mathew Lyons, Bryan Appleyard & Chas Newkey-Burden 28:07

3M ago28:07

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Arabella Byrne on the social minefield of private swimming pools (1:13); Sean Thomas says that not knowing where you are is one of the joys of travel (5:34); reviewing Helen Carr’s Sceptred Isle: A New History of the 14th Century, Mathew Lyons looks at the reality of a vivid century (11:34); reviewing Tim Gregory’…

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Harry Hill's Up 46:39

3M ago46:39

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Send us a text Series 2 Episode 45 Wow what can we say but this week the boy's have a very special celebrity guest hot off his current tour "New bits and greatest hits' Mr Harry Hill. Harry Hill is a renowned British comedian, writer, and television presenter, best known for his surreal and slapstick humour. He rose to fame with his hit TV show "Ha…

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James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding 37:41

3M ago37:41

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale analyses the splits in Labour over direction and policy (1:27); Angus Colwell asks if the ‘lanyard class’ are the new enemy (6:21); Alice Loxton explains why bize-sized histories have big appeal (9:58); Lloyd Evans reports on how Butlin’s is cashing in on nostalgia (15:00); Richard Bratby on Retrospect…

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Acting it Out (Heart Attack) 45:29

3M ago45:29

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Send us a text Series 2 Episode 44 Heart Disease and Heart attacks are the subject of todays Podcast. Martin & Patrick have special guest Actor Robert MacCafferty in the studio today to discuss his heart attack on the Golf course.. Robert an actor who was hired to take part in a nationwide NHS campaign says it saved his life when he realised he was…

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Low Life: The Spectator columns of Jeremy Clarke 28:14

3M ago28:14

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To mark the second anniversary of the death of Jeremy Clarke – one of the Spectator’s most loved writers – we’ve compiled some of his Low Life columns, as read by Jeremy in 2016, for this special episode of Spectator Out Loud. Included in this compilation are: New Man (00:42); Virgin (5:16); Debauchery Competition (9:32); Buddhism (14:12); The Beac…

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Michael Gove, Max Jeffery, Paul Wood, Susannah Jowitt and Leyla Sanai 37:26

3M ago37:26

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove interviews Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood (1:17; Max Jeffery shadows the police as they search for the parents of three abandoned babies (14:41); Paul Wood asks if this is really the end of the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (20:57); Susannah Jowitt reports that death has come to the Chelsea Flo…

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TikTok Traveller 26:40

3M ago26:40

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Send us a text Series 2 - Episode A TikTok star roofer from Doncaster, England faced losing his foot after it went completely numb playing in the snow with his 12-year-old son. Terry Hill is well-known in the city for his alter-ego 'Donny Knight'. He is remembered for dressing up in a suit of armour during an England match and jumping off a bus she…

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Olenka Hamilton, Melanie McDonagh, Hannah Moore, James Delingpole and William Atkinson 30:24

4M ago30:24

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Olenka Hamilton ponders whether Poland’s revival is a mirage (1:24); Melanie McDonagh asks who killed the postal service (9:52); Hannah Moore argues that family cars aren’t built for families any more (14:35); James Delingpole reviews Careme from Apple TV and Chef’s Table from Netflix (21:15); and, William Atkinso…

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Griff Rhys Jones Episode II 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 42 Welcome to the Who's Tom & Dick the Podcast! Today, we’re back for episode II of our interview with the lovely Griff Rhys Jones to continue his fascinating stories and tales in Radio, TV and Theatre. A celebrated comedian, actor, and writer, Griff has been a beloved figure in British entertainment for decades. Kno…

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Ian Williams, Philip Patrick, Guy Stagg, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Mark Mason and Catriona Olding 36:50

4M ago36:50

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Williams looks at Chinese influence in the UK (1:39); Philip Patrick interviews Japan’s last ninja (9:35); Guy Stagg reviews Damian Le Bas and explores the myths behind the city of Atlantis (18:23); Ysenda Maxtone Graham reviews an exhibition on school dinners at the Food Museum in Stowmarket (23:38); Mark Mas…

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Griff Rhys Jones Episode I 57:08

4M ago57:08

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 41 Welcome to the Who's Tom & Dick the Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have the legendary Griff Rhys Jones joining us. A celebrated comedian, actor, and writer, Griff has been a beloved figure in British entertainment for decades. Known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, he’s starred in iconic shows like "Not …

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Owen Matthews, Matthew Parris, Marcus Nevitt, Angus Colwell and Sean Thomas 30:47

4M ago30:47

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews reads his letter from Rome (1:21); Matthew Parris travels the Channel Islands (7:53); Reviewing Minoo Dinshaw, Marcus Nevitt looks at Bulstrode Whitelocke and Edward Hyde, once close colleagues who fell out during the English civil war (15:19); Angus Colwell discusses his Marco Pierre White obsession…

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Old boys with old tales 30:29

4M ago30:29

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Send us a text Season 2 Episode 40 The Boy's are back in town having a good old chat and catch up. Both Martin and Patrick have been poorly, so a health update is discussed including back issues and cracked feet including some remedies and treatments , rightly or wrongly. A couple of weeks ago the boy's discussed "Things your Mother use to say" whi…

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Paul Wood, Katy Balls, Olivia Potts, Benedict Allen, Cosmo Landesman and Aidan Hartley 40:06

4M ago40:06

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Would Trump really bomb Iran, asks Paul Wood (1:38); Katy Balls interviews Health Secretary Wes Streeting on NHS reform, Blairism and Game of Thrones (8:38); Olivia Potts examines the history – and decline – of the Easter staple, roast lamb (18:25); the explorer Benedict Allen says Erling Kagge and Neil Shubin wer…

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Mens Mental Health week 38:32

4M ago38:32

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Send us a text Season 2, Episode 39 The boy's are back in Martins sunny Garden today and discussing mens Mental health. Men are not good when it comes to their mental health, the just always seem to soldier on through the good and the bad. Men's mental health is a significant issue, with men facing challenges like higher rates of suicide, substance…

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Petroc Trelawny, Gareth Roberts, Tom Lee, Leyla Sanai and Iram Ramzan 28:07

5M ago28:07

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Petroc Trelawny reads his diary for the week (1:14); Gareth Roberts wants us to make book jackets nasty again (6:22); Tom Lee writes in defence of benzodiazepines (13:44); Leyla Sanai reflects on unethical practices within psychiatry, as she reviews Jon Stock’s The Sleep Room (19:41); and, Iram Ramzan provides her…

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Rural Life, lets talk. 29:22

5M ago29:22

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Send us a text Season 2, Episode 38 We are delighted to welcome this weeks guest Angharad Binder(Public Health Nurse) in the agricultural sector, delivering the Rural Communities Cancer Project with Farming Community Network (FCN) & Macmillan in the South East of England. Resources (‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign) People in rural communities often ha…

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Gavin Mortimer, Colin Freeman, Lawrence Osborne, Lionel Shriver and Anthony Cummins 34:10

5M ago34:10

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Gavin Mortimer looks at how the French right can still win (1:48); Colin Freeman interviews Americans who have fought in Ukraine and feel betrayed by Trump (11:01); Lawrence Osborne details his experience of last week’s earthquake, as he reads his diary from Bangkok (18:38); Lionel Shriver defends traditional, mon…

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Eating Disorders 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Send us a text Season 2, Episode 37 It's British summertime at long last and what a great week this has been for sunshine. Today we have another special guest Jessica Baker who suffers from an Eating Disorder, Jessica now in her mid fifties has been struggling with this since she was nine years old. Jessica tells us open and honestly how she has co…

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Owen Matthews, James Heale, Francis Pike, Christian House and Mark Mason 32:06

5M ago32:06

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews argues that Turkish President Erdogan’s position is starting to look shaky (1:19); James Heale examines the new party of the posh: the Lib Dems (7:51); Francis Pike highlights the danger Chinese hypersonic missiles pose to the US navy (13:54); Christian House highlights Norway’s occupation during the…

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Farmer Giles 33:20

5M ago33:20

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Send us a text Season 2, Episode 36 Its a chance for the boy's to get together again today and have a chat. Although Martin gave us an update on his Cancer this week we delve into his current treatment "Immunotherapy" and its possible side effects. Immunotherapy uses our immune system to fight cancer. It works by helping the immune system recognise…

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Henry Jeffreys, Marcus Walker, Angus Colwell, Nicolas Farrell and Rory Sutherland 28:28

5M ago28:28

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Henry Jeffreys looks at the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on British drinkers (1:31); on the 400th anniversary of Charles I’s accession to the throne, Marcus Walker explains what modern Britain could learn from the cavalier monarch (7:10); Angus Colwell provides his notes on beef dripping (13:55); Nicolas Fa…

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Gotcha DNA 35:42

5M ago35:42

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Send us a text Season 2, Episode 35 DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid Today the boy's are back out on the road talking to their guests Wes Cardy and his very good friend Jan. Wes and Jan are in a singing group called "Cardy and Coke" and have been very successful over the years singing and writing songs for themselves and celebrities Ken Dodd and Daniel …

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Colin Freeman, Harry Ritchie, Max Jeffery, Michael Gove and Catriona Olding 34:54

5M ago34:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Colin Freeman explains how Islamic State tightened its grip on the Congo (1:23); Harry Ritchie draws attention to the thousands of languages facing extinction this century, as he reviews Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages by Lorna Gibb (8:00); Max Jeffery highlights the boxing academy changing yo…

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MS Ride Canada 38:50

5M ago38:50

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Send us a text Episode 33 - Season 2 Multiple sclerosis (MS) We are well and truly into spring here in the United kingdom, as the sun shines outside Martin & Patrick have another special guest Dominic Shadbolt. Dominic has Multiple sclerosis (MS) and is soon to embark on an extraordinary journey across Canada of some 8,000 KM / 5,000 Miles to raise…

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Harry Cole, Zoe Strimpel, Michael Simmons, Nigel Warburton and Justin Marozzi 29:15

6M ago29:15

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Having returned from Washington D.C., Harry Cole reads his diary for the week (1:16); Zoe Strimpel reports on the Gen Z fliers obsessed with maximalising their air miles (5:37); Michael Simmons argues that Scotland is the worst when it comes to government waste (12:00); reviewing Quentin Skinner’s Liberty as Indep…

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