Best Gethin Richards Podcasts (2025)

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Windfall's Malinda Williams Performs "Black Power" by Bernice McFadden 31:34

2d ago31:34

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Tycho's World System [Tycho Brahe Part 3] 28:38

3d ago28:38

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Tycho Brahe’s observations of the Great Comet of 1577 and his discovery of atmospheric refraction led him to reject solid celestial spheres and reassess the structure of the cosmos. Seeking an alternative to both the Ptolemaic and Copernican systems, he developed a geo-heliocentric model in which the Sun orbited the Earth while the planets orbited …

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Manc 98: Tom Stannard - Leading a Global City with A Local Touch 46:23

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"It's all about connecting people and place to opportunity." Tom Stannard is the Chief Executive of Manchester City Council. A proud public servant, he began his career in London, but his journey in the North West has been a tale of two cities. Tom left Salford four months ago to start his new role in Manchester. Find out how Tom leads with a commu…

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Glee's Darren Criss Performs "Immigration" by Richard Bausch 31:36

7d ago31:36

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Hven is a Place on Earth [Tycho Brahe Part 2] 21:08

8d ago21:08

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In 1576, Tycho Brahe was offered something no astronomer had ever received before: an island of his own. On the remote Baltic isle of Hven, Tycho set out to build the most advanced observatory in Europe. But just as construction began, a brilliant comet appeared in the night sky. For Tycho, it was more than a celestial spectacle: it was a chance to…

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A New Star [Tycho Brahe Part 1] 35:08

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13/06/25 - Episode was removed due to audio errors and reuploaded. Sorry! In 1572, a mysterious new star appeared in the sky, defying the ancient belief that the heavens never changed. Tycho Brahe, a Danish nobleman with a passion for astronomy, set out to uncover the truth. His meticulous observations challenged established ideas and sparked debat…

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Vikings' Clive Standen Performs "The Phosphorescence" by Nicholas Ruddock 42:51

16d ago42:51

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Manc 97: Amer Gaffar - The Manc (Clean) Fuelling Greater Manchester 42:46

19d ago42:46

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What does it take to power a greener future for Manchester? Amer Gaffar is the Director of the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University, a research hub developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, which will support Greater Manchester's goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2038. Lisa and Amer discuss exactly wha…

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Grey's Anatomy's Jason George Performs "Creatures" by Marisa Silver 51:12

23d ago51:12

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The Lodestone, the Compass and the Magnetic Earth 31:48

30d ago31:48

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In this episode we trace the early development of magnetism and the compass—from ancient Chinese navigation to the groundbreaking insights of medieval and Renaissance Europe. The episode highlights the work of Peter Peregrinus, a 13th-century scholar whose detailed experiments with magnets laid the foundation for future magnetic science, and Robert…

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Special Episode: Figen Murray - The Loving Mum Campaigning for Safe Spaces 1:14:57

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In this special episode, Lisa Morton revisits one of the most powerful conversations from the podcast to date — her 2022 interview with Figen Murray OBE. Figen practises kindness and teaches resilience in an effort to build a safer, more united society — one rooted in trust, respect, and compassion. After losing her son Martyn Hett in the Mancheste…

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Bridgerton's Genevieve Chenneour & Game of Thrones' Gethin Anthony perform "Four Blue Chairs" by Hanif Kureishi 21:44

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Alex Borstein Performs "Sparrow" by George Saunders 19:26

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Manc 96: Erinma Bell - Manchester’s Peaceful Activist 50:22

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"Peace is an ongoing journey; it never ends." What motivates somebody to tackle Manchester’s biggest problems? Professor Erinma Bell MBE joins host Lisa Morton to share what drove her to create change at a time when the city region was being called ‘Gunchester’ and the values that have kept her on that mission for the past 25 years. Erinma is a pea…

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Homeland's Zuleikha Robinson Performs "Replacement Theory" by Danzy Senna 45:41

2M ago45:41

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Manc 95: Victoria Braddock -The Manc Marketing Manchester 48:23

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"If you want something, you can't sit there and wait for someone to put it in your hand for you." In this episode, Lisa sat down with Victoria Braddock, the Managing Director of Marketing Manchester, Lisa heard how she and her team are putting Manchester’s brand on the global stage. Victoria shares what it was like growing up in Manchester, offerin…

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Crazy Rich Asians' Gemma Chan Performs "21st Century Juliet" by Rose Tremain 32:21

2M ago32:21

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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La Bamba's Lou Diamond Phillips Performs "Salud La Luz" by Dashiel Carrera 28:44

2M ago28:44

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The White Lotus's Jason Isaacs & More Perform Bite-Sized Love Stories 27:00

3M ago27:00

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Christopher Gorham performs "A Happy Dream" by Steve Almond. Gethin Anthony performs "Crazy Glue" by Etgar Keret. Jason Isaacs and Gina Bellman perform "Happy Endings" by Margaret Atwood. ★ Support this podcast ★By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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From Lockdown to Legacy: A Greater Mancunian Story 27:38

3M ago27:38

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"We always look out for each other in Manchester, no matter what." Five years ago Lisa Morton launched the ‘We Built This City’ podcast in an aim to connect with born, bred and adopted Mancunians who have helped to shape this city region, not just with bricks and mortar but with their impact too. It’s impossible to reflect back on that time without…

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The Haunting of Hill House's Carla Gugino Performs "Old Crimes" by Jill McCorkle 36:11

3M ago36:11

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The Righteous Gemstones' Cassidy Freeman Performs "Just This" by Pamela Painter 50:37

3M ago50:37

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Salem's Lot's Alfre Woodard Performs "Brownies" by ZZ Packer 54:48

3M ago54:48

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Dune: Prophecy's Olivia Williams performs "Your Ad Could Go Here" by Oksana Zabuzhko 25:01

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Nicholas Nickleby's Juliet Stevenson performs "Unbeschert" by Edith Pearlman 40:31

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Rushmore's Olivia Williams performs "Call It ‘The Bug’ Because I Have No Time to Think of a Better Title” by Toby Litt 17:40

4M ago17:40

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Silo's Harriet Walter performs "Comma" by Hilary Mantel 30:42

4M ago30:42

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Truly, Madly, Deeply's Juliet Stevenson Performs "The Family Whistle" by Gerard Woodward 43:17

5M ago43:17

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Leave the World Behind's Vanessa Aspillaga performs "Lucha" by Patricia Engel 37:52

5M ago37:52

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The Witcher's MyAnna Buring Performs "Interstellar Space" by Scott O'Connor 46:01

5M ago46:01

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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9-1-1's Remy Ortiz performs "Sábado Gigante" by Estella Gonzalez 29:09

5M ago29:09

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Circulation! [William Harvey Part 3] 23:51

5M ago23:51

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At the start of the 17th century Harvey finally put all of the pieces in place. He had discovered that blood circulates through the body with the heart acting as a pump. Realising that he was undermining a millenia of Galenism, he set out carefully, working to convince his peers of his discovery. He made many public demonstrations to support his fi…

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Dead to Me's Diana Maria Riva performs "Oiga" by Luis Rodriguez 28:11

5M ago28:11

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Be Still My Beating Heart [William Harvey Part 2] 20:57

5M ago20:57

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In 1602, William Harvey joined the College of Physicians to secure his medical career, but behind the scenes, he was conducting bold anatomical research. Through dissections, vivisections, and innovative experiments on blood flow and the heart, Harvey began challenging Galen’s teachings. His relentless curiosity would soon lead to the groundbreakin…

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Guardians of the Galaxy's Gregg Henry Performs "Aftermath Lounge" by Margaret McMullan 42:36

6M ago42:36

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Aristotle My General, Fabricius My Guide [William Harvey Part 1] 18:47

6M ago18:47

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In late 1599, William Harvey, having completed his B.A. at Cambridge, sought further education abroad. His father, a successful businessman, funded his journey to Padua, a renowned center of medical learning. At Padua, Harvey encountered the teachings of Aristotle, particularly the idea of understanding the "final cause" of things, which influenced…

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A Room With A View's Julian Sands Performs "On A Winter's Night" by Kate DiCamillo 24:57

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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The Snowman's Dinita Gohil performs "Let Us Look Elsewhere" by Mona Dash, Silo's Tiffany Gray performs "What Business Has a Horse to Look Down on Me?"" & Kidadulthood's Ray Panthaki performs "Canute" by ... 37:42

6M ago37:42

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Special Episode Reflecting On The Values it Takes to Build a City 24:39

6M ago24:39

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"Legacy isn't about monuments or headlines. It's about impact." Join Lisa Morton in a reflective episode of "We Built This City" as she delves into the themes of values and legacy. This special episode revisits conversations with some of the guests who have joined Lisa on “We Built This City” over the past year, including Gethen Jones and Julie Hes…

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Deadpool & Wolverine's Leemore Marrett Jr. & Medusa Deluxe's Kayla Meikle perform "When We Went Gallivanting" by Leone Ross 30:23

7M ago30:23

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Our Ladies' Tallulah Greive performs "Doctors" by Anneliese Mackintosh 23:20

7M ago23:20

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By Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.

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Manc 94: Gethin Jones - The Adopted Manc Combining Courtesy, Community and the Quickstep 47:47

7M ago47:47

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Gethin Jones shares his morning with the nation right from Manchester City centre. In this episode, you’ll hear how Gethin’s Welsh roots have been entwined with Manchester since the late 90’s first coming here as a student. You’ll learn how Gethin has been immersing himself in the community here for the past few years through his work both on-scree…

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Downtown Abbey's Lesley Nicol performs "It Had Wings" by Allan Gurganus 15:58

7M ago15:58

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3:00AM Conversations with Lisa Morton 44:41

7M ago44:41

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“Everything we do is all about relationships” We Built This City host Lisa Morton isn't the one asking the questions this week, she shares with you her conversation on the 3:00AM Conversations podcast from international Law firm Hill Dickinson. Hosts Peter Jackson and Anjon Mallik hear how Lisa made her way as a young female entrepreneur in the 199…

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Chernobyl's Con O'Neill Performs "An Invocation" by Ben Tufnell 26:04

7M ago26:04

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Special Episode: In Tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein 1:01:43

7M ago1:01:43

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Remembering the legacy left by Sir Howard Bernstein This week Lisa attended the memorial for Sir Howard Bernstein, impacted by the emotions, tributes shared and lasting values. She wanted to re-share with you their conversation on the podcast. As the Chief Executive of Manchester City Council for nearly 20 years, Sir Howard was instrumental in gett…

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Fallopio and Fabricius 22:10

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Contact: [email protected] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.social Music Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseBy Gethin Richards