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Now in our fourth series, we're back and this time around we're talking 1980s films of all shapes and sizes. But not just that, we've got eps on 80s TV, and music videos and more! As ever our episodes include trademark features such as Recastarama (where we recast the film using current actors) and Who Am I (where we work out who we would be in the film). Lots of fun to be had. [Our 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s series are also available]
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A series of conversations (some not-so-mindless Chatter if you will) with thought leaders, politicians, YouTubers, academics, authors, and more. I try to explore ideas and ideologies from all walks of life in order to uncover what truth I can and learn some fun stuff along the way! We get deep into politics, philosophy, conspiracies, corruption, finance, technology and history! Chatter is a podcast from https://www.thejist.co.uk, hosted by Josh Hamilton.
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This podcast is for anyone interested in modern British political history from 1945 to 2010. The focus is generally going to be more on domestic policy and I plan to either interview someone knowledgeable each episode, or use a book, documentary etc as some fodder for discussion. My personal interest in this comes from being a longstanding modern British history enthusiast, with an interest in UK domestic affairs over the recent past. My rough aim is to put out a podcast every two months, bu ...
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#388 - Kathryn Porter: The UK Energy Crisis
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1:12:12In this episode of Chatter, Josh Hamilton is joined by Kathryn Porter to ask why the UK is paying the highest energy costs in the developed world? Why isn't the cost of electric falling when the price of gas falls? Why aren't renewables making our energy cheaper? Are wind and solar cheaper than fossil fuels? Is net zero a bad idea? We cover all thi…
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It's more David Lynch talk this week as Paul and I discuss the diretcors 1984 film, 'Dune'.
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85- The Elephant Man (1980s, David Lynch #2)
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56:14This week our summer of Lynch returns with an episode in which Kieran, Paul and I discuss David Lynch's second film, 'The Elephant Man'.
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#387 - Freddie New: Private Equity Is A Curse
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1:10:30What really happened to Britain’s economy? Why does it feel like everything’s getting more expensive, yet we’re getting less in return? In this episode, I sat down with Freddie New — a former private equity lawyer and now Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK — to break down some of the biggest questions about money, power, and the state of the…
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#386 - John Perkins: Confessions Of An Economic Hitman
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1:00:09John Perkins is a former economist and author best known for his book Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, where he claims to have helped the U.S. government and corporations manipulate developing countries through debt. The book documents Perkins’ eye-opening experiences as an economist embroiled in geopolitics, covert operations, and the far-reach…
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#385 - Michael Every: Globalisation Is Dead — What Comes Next?
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57:37PRE-ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com In this episode of Chatter, I sat down with Micheal Every, global strategist at Rabobank Singapore, to talk about the end of globalisation, why the West is imploding from within, and how a new kind of economic warfare is replacing free trade. We got deep into the geopolitics of the Middle East, Ukra…
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#384 - Dr Toghrul Aliyev: GameStop’s Next Chapter: $6 Billion and a Bitcoin Treasury
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47:33ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com In this episode, Dr. Aliyev shares his unexpected journey from a university student with little investing experience to becoming a prominent research analyst, and how a viral Reddit post about cryptocurrency launched his career in finance writing. The conversation covers the evolution of GameStop afte…
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84- Blue Velvet (1980s, David Lynch #4)
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1:18:58This week we're back talking 1980s films and we're back talking David Lynch (!!) as Mark, Paul and I discuss the late director's classic film noir, 'Blue Velvet'. A film we love- I think this is one of the best of the decade TBH- but find scarily relatable. (I even get to break out the censor sound which I haven't done in quite some time.....)…
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114- Eraserhead (1970s, David Lynch #1)
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1:03:09In this episode- recorded a few weeks after the passing of visionary director David Lynch- Kieran and I discuss the artist's surreal debut film, 'Eraserhead', as well as reflecting on his career as a whole.
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113- I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1970s, Robert Zemeckis #1)
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47:02In this episode- recorded back in the midst of the pandemic- Kieran and I discussed Robert Zemeckis' debut feature film, 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand'. This was a film we both enjoyed but certainly had issues with. So you can expect us to talk about the pros and cons of this film about a bunch of teens in 1964 going to New York to try and see The Beatle…
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112- Fawlty Towers: The Germans (1970s, British sitcoms #1)
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44:32In this episode- recorded at some point back in 2023- Kieran, Paul and I discuss the British sitcom Fawlty Towers through a conversation on the iconic episode 'The Germans'. And we have much to chew on with this episode, from the ways in which this has dated, so-called 'cancel culture', the proposed sequel show (which I guess never happened) and th…
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#383 - John Rapley: Why Empires Fall - Bretton Woods & Dollar Dominance
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1:09:07ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com In this episode, I sat down with John Rapley, who co-wrote “Why Empires Fall.” The conversation kicks off with a bit about how John and his co-author, Peter Heather, came up with the idea for the book. They realized that even though they came from different academic backgrounds, they had similar ideas a…
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#382 - John Waldron: GameStop's Bitcoin Treasury
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1:14:37ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com GameStop are buying Bitcoin. I can't quite believe it. It's been a long time since I first saw some Apes meme that GameStop should buy bitcoin. I don't think they ever really expected it to happen. And yet here we are... Waiting for the announcement that GameStop bought Bitcoin from Ryan Cohen - hopeful…
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#381 - Professor Brunello Rosa: CBDCs and The Future Of Money
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1:10:02Today I was joined by Professor Brunello Rosa, author of the book Smart Money to discuss digital money, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), and how China is winning the race for the future of money! We break down what a CBDC really is, why it matters for our future, and how China is already light-years ahead when it comes to digital currency. …
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83- Broadway Danny Rose: The Thanksgiving Finale (1980s, One Perfect Scene, Woody Allen #6)
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12:27In this short solo episode I talk about the fantastic end sequence from the film 'Broadway Danny Rose'. So this is Danny Rose's Thanksgiving party- to which surprise guest Tina Vitale arrives- followed by Danny outside his flat, chasing after Tina on the snowy streets of New York city.
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82- The Blues Brothers (feat. Liam Dempsey and Paul Willson from Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast, 1980s, John Landis #3)
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1:41:34Okay, today it's a very special episode. Firstly, because I'm talking about one my favourite films of the decade- John Landis' 'The Blues Brothers'- and secondly, because I'm joined once again by Liam Dempsey and Paul Willson, two of the hosts from Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast. And we have much to discuss with this film and beyond. You can certa…
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81- Duran Duran: Rio (1980s, 80's Music videos #3)
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22:32Happy wekeend everyone! Today on the podcast, Kieran and I are living the high life on the seven seas, with a discussion on the music video for 'Rio' by Duran Duran.
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Fantasy Draft: Film Soundtracks (1940s / 1950s/ 1960s/ 1970s/ 1980s / 1990s / 2000s / 2010s)
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2:17:31In this episode, recorded live and in-person just before Christmas 2024, my good friends Dan and Jake and I did a fantasy draft on our favourite movie soundtracks of all time. And we had much to say...
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We had so much to talk about when we watched Ghosts that we've come back for more. In this bonus episode, we take a deep dive on the timeline of the Ghosts and get a bit of contextual history around their specific time periods.By British Sitcom History Podcast
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#380 - Ben Wehrman: Meme-festing It Into Reality: GameStop Are Buying Bitcoin?!
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43:47Is this the start of a financial revolution? In this explosive episode of Chatter, we dive into GameStop’s jaw-dropping decision to add Bitcoin to its treasury — a move years in the making, driven by grassroots internet communities and unapologetic Bitcoin maximalists. 🎙️ Guest: Ben Wehrman – podcaster, blogger, GME/BTC evangelist, and certified me…
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In this short solo episode- recorded a few days after the passing of Val Kilmer- I talked about the Ron Howard fantasy film, 'Willow'. A film which- I'll be honest- I'm quite critical of, epecially when comparing this to The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars (but don't worry, I have nothing but praise for this film's leads of Warwick Davis, Joanne Wh…
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16. The Conservative Party Transformation in the 70s and 80s - with Dr Simon Griffiths
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1:02:09Support the showBy Harry White
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#379 - Marantz Rantz on GameStop, Ryan Cohen, Private Equity and The Financial System
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1:13:33Welcome to another exciting episode of Chatter with Morantz from the Morantz Rantz YouTube channel. Morantz is here to share his insights on why he remains steadfast in his belief in GameStop's potential, the evolving strategies under the leadership of Ryan Cohen, and the unique position of the company in the face of turbulent retail market trends.…
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There is much to discuss this week as Mark, Paul and I discuss Adrian Lyne's erotic thriller, 'Fatal Attraction'.
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Just a quick bonus as we prepare for the new series. Allen has been immersing himself in the world of comedy and going to a few live events and meeting the big nobs from the world of light entertainment. Here he shares his experiences.In this episode we talk about Su Pollard: Fully Charged; An Afternoon with Gloria ( Melvin Hayes); Why We Love Stev…
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#378 - Donagh Keary: Debut Fight At Madison Square Garden
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55:49In this episode I talked to Irish Boxer Donagh Keary about his first fight at Madison Square Garden!! PRE-ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com Cast-Magic: The World's Most Powerful Content Tool (30% off with code Casting30) - https://get.castmagic.io/4ktvtch68y67 Make Professional Looking Clips In Seconds With Opus - https://www.opus.pro/?…
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78- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band (1980s)
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28:26Expect lots of Sherlock Holmes talk this week as Paul and I discuss 'The Speckled Band', an episode of the Jeremy Brett starring TV show, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. We also find time to talk about the show / stage play Fleabag, Brett's love of smoking, and Paul spoils the end of Indiana Jones 5.…
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77- Labyrinth (feat. Verbal Diorama, 1980s)
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1:27:37This week I'm delighted to be joined by Em, host of film history podcast Verbal Diorama, for a conversation on the (David Bowie-starring!!!) fantasy classic, 'Labyrinth'. And we have much to discuss...
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Get ready for a feast of classic ERRP banter- in this recording from late 2024- as Kieran, Paul and I discuss David Cronenberg's sci-fi horror film, 'Scanners'.
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#377 - Jamie Bartlett: The People vs Tech - Are We Being Radicalized By The Internet?!
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1:03:25🔍 How is social media changing democracy? In this episode of Chatter, I sit down with Jamie Bartlett, journalist, author of The People vs Tech, The Missing Crypto Queen, and creator of the podcast of the same name. We discuss the dangers of big tech, the rise of misinformation, algorithmic control, and the future of politics in the digital age.We e…
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#376 - Patricia Pino: Can't We Just Print Our Own Money? [The Lies About Inflation]
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59:1625% off 20 taxis - https://get.business.bolt.eu/vkwniosn0rro [BB25OFF20]Josh sits down with Patricia Pino—co-host of The MMT Podcast, PhD candidate in inflation and economics, and founder of MMT UK—to break down the biggest myths about government spending, debt, and taxation.💰 Is government debt the same as household debt?🏛️ Do taxes fund governmen…
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#375 - Sooz Kempner: UK Politics - A Sitcom with No Punchlines
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1:03:25Cast-Magic: The World's Most Powerful Content Tool (30% off with code Casting30) - https://get.castmagic.io/4ktvtch68y67 Welcome to another episode of Chatter! Today, Josh Hamilton sits down with Sooz Kempner, an award-winning comedian, actress, and singer. Together, they navigate a wide range of topics, offering their unique takes on current event…
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75- Blackadder the Third: Ink and Incapability (1980s, Blackadder #3, British sitcoms #6)
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31:00In this episode Paul, Kieran and I pick back up with our Blackadder coverage, with an episode on the third series episode 'Ink and Incapability' (FYI- it's the one with the dictionary).
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#374 - Esther Krakue: Trump, Starmer & Davos - Are Politicians So Out Of Touch?
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1:17:38Cast-Magic: The World's Most Powerful Content Tool (30% off with code Casting30) - https://get.castmagic.io/4ktvtch68y67 Welcome back to another episode of "Chatter." In today's episode, host Josh Hamilton sits down with commentator and writer Esther Krakue for a lively discussion on the blurred moral lines in politics, the unprecedented re-electio…
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Expect plenty of quotes and load of teen movie talk as Mark, Paul and I discuss the comedy cult classic, 'Heathers'.
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#373 - Anita Krishna: Fired From CBC For Questioning Covid Narrative
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42:32In this episode of Chatter, host Josh Hamilton sits down with Anita Krishna, a seasoned broadcaster and former newscast director at Global News, to discuss her controversial departure from the network after questioning the COVID-19 narrative. Anita delves into her experiences, expressing her concerns about the enforcement of pandemic measures and v…
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#372 - Peter Heather: Is The West Doomed To Be Like Rome?
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1:08:03In this episode of Chatter I sat down with Peter Heather, a distinguished professor of Medieval History at King’s College London and the co-author of “Why Empires Fall.” We discussed the intricacies of the Roman Empire's rise and fall, focusing on themes of corruption, economic and social decline, and external pressures from emerging peripheral pow…
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#371 - Farmers Protest: Inheritance Tax, Family Farms, and the WEF
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17:4925% off 20 taxis - https://get.business.bolt.eu/vkwniosn0rro [BB25OFF20]In this video, I spoke to people at the farmers protest in London, where thousands of farmers are taking a stand against the proposed inheritance tax reforms announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Starting in April 2026, farms valued at over £1 million…
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Fantasy Draft: TV Theme Tunes (1980s / 1990s / 2000s / 2010s)
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59:58In this episode, recorded live and in-person on Boxing Day 2024 with my sister (Amanda) and my brother (Lee), we did a fantasy draft on our favourite TV theme tunes of all time, and had a great time doing so.
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Since we're in the holiday season, and we're in the middle of our 1980s season, it seemed like the perfect time to re-release the SpielbergPod episode Becky and I recorded on Joe Dante's horror comedy classic, 'Gremlins'. And this episode was recorded all the way back in 2015 (it was the first podcast I recorded over the internet, since Becky lived…
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72- Tales From The Crypt: And All Through the House (1980s, Robert Zemeckis #4)
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25:36Getting creepy at Christmas, this week Kieran, Paul and I discuss the episode 'And All Through the House' from horror anthology show, Tales From The Crypt. In case you're not familiar with this, it sees a woman murder her husband and then get attacked by a derranged killer Father Christmas, and it's directed by Robert Zemeckis. (This is well worth …
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#370 - David Goodhart: Social Divisions and Social Care In Britain
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1:07:24[Get 25% off 20 taxi rides with the code BB25OFF20 - https://get.business.bolt.eu/vkwniosn0rro]In this episode of Chatter I sat down with acclaimed journalist and policy expert David Goodhart to delve into the complex dynamics of modern parenting, caregiving, and societal changes. With insights drawn from Goodhart's latest book, "The Care Dilemma: …
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Till Death Us Do Part (Christmas special)
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43:43For this year's christmas special we are venturing back to the Garnett household in 1966 where the family are upholding all the christmas traditions such as falling out and throwing stuff at the wall.By British Sitcom History Podcast
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71- Wham!: Last Christmas (1980s, 80's Music videos #8)
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27:58In this festive episode, Kieran, Paul and I discuss the video for Wham!'s 'Last Christmas'. A conversation which sees us all fall for the charms of George Michael, we question what Andrew Ridgeley did in the band and I get lost trying to follow the narrative of the video.
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#369 - Eric Kaufman and Jeffrey Peel: Censors, Globalism, and Finance - What Is Civilisation's Biggest Threat
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1:16:55Eric Kaufman and Jeffrey Peel join me to debate the biggest threat to society. Is it censorship? Wokeism? International finance? Or something even darker?...[Get 25% off 20 taxi rides with the code BB25OFF20 - https://get.business.bolt.eu/vkwniosn0rro]In this episode of Chatter, Josh talks with Jeffrey Peel and Eric Kaufmann about democracy, media …
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#368 - Dennis Porter: The Bitcoin Strategic Reserves Are Coming
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51:27Have you ever asked will the US or other countries will bring in a Bitcoin strategic reserve? [Get 25% off 20 taxi rides with the code BB25OFF20 - https://get.business.bolt.eu/vkwniosn0rro]With the election of Donald Trump, there have been many questions surrounding crypto. How will the US treat bitcoin and other crypto currencies now that Trump is…
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Part 2 of our look at Ghosts, which we're classing as very recent history in the world of sitcom.This week we are taking a look at some more of the actors such as Simon Farnaby and (spoiler alert) going all the way to the end and discussing how they closed it all off.This is the end of our regular series for now but there will be a Christmas specia…
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70- The Living Daylights (1980s, James Bond #15)
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1:14:26In this episode me, Paul and- NEW GUEST KLAXON!!!- our good friend, Mark are talking James Bond, specifically Timothy Dalton’s James Bond and the film, ‘The Living Daylights’. As ever we have much to discuss, from Mark’s James Bond fan club membership, my history as a cellist, the best Bond films, Jason Bourne’s keyring and the guy still being trap…
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This week we are doing our most recent sitcom yet with Ghosts. They officially closed off the series with a christmas special in 2023 so now is our chance to look back at what is arguably one of the best mainstream sitcoms of the last twenty years.By British Sitcom History Podcast
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#367 - Lee Jones: China, Russia, Brexit, Sovereignty, and the Second Cold War
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1:16:49🌍 In this compelling episode, Dr. Lee Jones, a leading expert in political economy and international relations, joins us to break down the most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges of our time. We explore the dynamics of the 'Second Cold War'—a growing era of competition and rivalry between the United States, China, and Russia—and its far-…
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