Best Singe at 40 Podcasts (2025)

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Review Show: The Naked Gun, Madonna, Paul Weller, The Assassin 42:22

1h ago42:22

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Tom Sutcliffe is joined by reviewers Ekow Eshun and Hanna Flint to discuss Liam Neeson in a sequel to the beloved Naked Gun comedy film series, new Amazon Prime action TV series The Assassin which stars Keeley Hawes as a hitwoman, a new covers album from Paul Weller called Find El Dorado and the long-awaited Ray of Light remix album Veronica Electr…

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It's the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" – So Let's Hear from Joe Scarborough and Hunter Scott 27:31

17h ago27:31

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The House of Representatives … October 10th, 1998, … A Republican Congressman from Florida rises and makes remarks about a bill he's introducing: In the closing days of World War II, the U.S.S. Indianapolis had its hull pierced by three Japanese torpedoes. Twelve minutes later the cruiser went down. On board were almost 1,200 crew members and only …

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Artist Andy Goldsworthy on his five-decade retrospective exhibition. 42:40

19h ago42:40

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Artist Andy Goldsworthy on his retrospective exhibition, which spans a five decade career. Best known for his work in the landscape, this exhibition sees the artist create dramatic large scale works for the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh - including an avenue of oak branches, a room of reeds suspended from the ceiling, and a room full of stone…

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Ep.221 How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer with Molly Marie Walsh 1:01:59

4d ago1:01:59

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What sets a technically strong performer apart from a truly unforgettable one? In this episode, Molly Marie Walsh — performer, educator, and MT history advocate — unpacks how a deep understanding of musical theatre’s roots enriches performance, informs vocal style, and builds lasting careers. From the social commentary of Hadestown to the escapism …

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Motherland writer Helen Serafinowicz on making her debut as a playwright with a Liverpool legend 42:21

1d ago42:21

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Motherland writer Helen Serafinowicz on putting Wayne and Coleen Rooney at the heart of her debut play - The Legend of Rooney's Ring - which has just opened at the Royal Court in Liverpool. Literary critic Alex Clark examines the Booker Prize longlist which was announced today. Love Forms by Claire AdamThe South by Tash AwUniversality by Natasha Br…

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Tom Lehrer remembered, plus Nick Drake's unreleased songs 42:22

3d ago42:22

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Richard Stilgoe pays tribute to the great American humorist and songwriter Tom Lehrer, who has died at the age of 97. Samira discusses newly released and previously unheard songs by Nick Drake. Petra Volpe talks about her acclaimed film Late Shift, which tells the story of nurse's night shift in a Swiss hospital. Presenter Samira AhmedProducer: Har…

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#452 - Improve Your English & Learn American History with This SHORT STORY — Podcast for English Learners 22:17

3d ago22:17

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this new lesson, we dive into the inspiring words of Malcolm X — a global icon and one of the most important voices of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You’ll not only hear his impactful speech but also learn a ton of advanced English expressions and phrases that wi…

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Angeles City Goes Off! 75+ Join Us for Epic Bar Hop ft. ⁠ & Oh Nana episode 33 36:55

6d ago36:55

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Send us a text In this epic episode of the Single at 40 podcast, we relive our wildest night yet in Angeles City! Eric from the YouTube channel Videolux linked up with us for the bar hop and even dropped exclusive footage for his members-only page. We rolled 75 deep with an entourage made up of old friends, new faces, and some of the coolest subscr…

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Sunday at 10: Worship: Listening to God's Word 43:12

7d ago43:12

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A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant preaches on worship speaking from Psalm 19 - Listening to God's Word.By [email protected] (Forest Town Church)

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Review Show: Burlesque the Musical 42:20

7d ago42:20

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Tom is joined by poet and writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes and dance critic Lyndsey Winship to review the latest big screen to stage musical adaptation Burlesque the Musical, Matthias Glasner's German-language family drama Dying, and Disney Plus series Washington Black based on the hit book by Esi Edugyan. Plus, as the UK government announces an overhaul …

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"We're all going to die" – Joni Ernst? Nope. Bill and Hillary Clinton. 16:26

8d ago16:26

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You probably saw video of Republican Senator Joni Ernst recently telling an Iowa town hall: "We're all going to die." And you probably saw the ensuing Democratic outrage. But do you remember who said this? "It says that eventually we are all going to die!" "Under the Clinton health plan? You mean after Bill and Hillary put all those new bureaucrats…

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Prison-themed stage productions, Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and the composer Bruckner's fascination with death masks 42:23

9d ago42:23

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A new stage production that's been inspired by the writer's own experience as an inmate. Academy Award winning playwright and director Terry George served a sentence in Long Kesh jail near Lisburn in the 1970s and his time there - when a number of successful and unsuccessful escape attempts were made. These inspire The Tunnel, a play which is being…

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Ep.220 Time Management: Making Time When There Isn't Any with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry 47:48

11d ago47:48

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Feeling like there’s never enough time? You’re not alone. In this episode, Alexa and Line tackle one of the biggest challenges for singing teachers (and humans): time management. With humour and practical wisdom, they share simple, effective strategies, from time-blocking and micro-goals to prioritisation hacks and the Pomodoro technique. Whether y…

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Has Marvel cracked the superhero reboot? 42:36

9d ago42:36

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The Fantastic Four changed comics forever in 1961 by making superheroes more human, but on screen the team has struggled. Now Marvel is rebooting their First Family for the third time with a big budget spectacular starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Author and journalist Hannah Strong and journalist and co-hos…

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Mark Gatiss on Bookish 42:23

11d ago42:23

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Samira talks to Mark Gatiss about his new detective series, Bookish. Playwright Suzie Miller discusses her new courtroom drama Inter Alia, about a Crown Court Judge facing a family crisis. We explore the impact of President Trump's cuts to US public media and consider the legacy of British cinema of the 80s. Presenter: Samira AhmedProducer: Simon R…

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#451 - How I Learned to Speak with an American Accent (Here's the Truth) — Lesson with Examples from TV show, Music, etc. 21:17

12d ago21:17

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this powerful episode, Izzy shares a game-changing mindset shift for English learners: accent and language are not the same thing. Discover why focusing on the music of the language — not just the accent — can help you become a more fluent and confident speaker. Whether you have a…

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Sunday at 10: Worship: Sing a New Song 42:05

14d ago42:05

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A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant preaches on worship speaking from Psalm 40 - Sing a New Song.By [email protected] (Forest Town Church)

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Ep. 32 From Navy Vet to World Explorer 🌏 | AJ of My Views Your World Joins Single at 40 in Angeles City 30:27

14d ago30:27

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Send us a text In Episode 32 of the Single at 40 Podcast, we sit down with AJ — the creator behind the rising YouTube channel My Views Your World. AJ grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and joined the US Navy at 18, serving 20 years and traveling the globe. Now retired, AJ is on a mission to inspire you to get out of your comfort zone, see the world, and t…

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Review: The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series 42:19

16d ago42:19

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Tom Sutcliffe with reviewers Bidisha and Caroline Frost discuss the TV adaptation of Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North, the cringe comedy film Friendship, starring Paul Rudd, and the wedding comedy Till The Stars Come Down, which has transferred from The National to London's West End. Also the latest ad…

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"Peace Through Strength": The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan 16:31

17d ago16:31

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"Peace through strength" — it's a phrase heard frequently after the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. These days, "peace through strength" has become associated with President Donald Trump. But an earlier President also famously embraced the doctrine of "Peace through Strength." Happy Thanksgiving as well to Captain Pat Hannifin and all of …

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How Scandinavian design has influenced our homes 42:28

17d ago42:28

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As a new exhibition of Ikea textiles opens, we discuss the impact of Scandinavian design concepts on our homes, with curator Anna Sandberg Falk of the Ikea Museum in Sweden and designer Anna Campbell Jones. Bestselling author John Niven talks about his latest novel The Fathers, an exploration of contemporary fatherhood and masculinity which is set …

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Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers with Conor O’Hara 1:04:04

18d ago1:04:04

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This week, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Conor O’Hara (fresh from the UK tour of Wicked) to explore 10 standout songs for male singers in the contemporary musical theatre space. From smart audition choices to vocal technique tips, Conor offers practical, performer-led insight that both singers and teachers will find invaluable. Wheth…

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Football and Art - united in a new work created by former footballer Edgar Davids and artist Paul Pfeiffer 42:20

17d ago42:20

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Former footballer Edgar Davids and artist Paul Pfeiffer on creating a new work for the Manchester International Festival. As four new twenty minute operas are premiered at the Buxton International Festival, Helen Goodman, artistic manager at the festival, and Hannah Ellis Ryan, artistic director of theatre company, HER Productions, discuss how shor…

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Gruelling film productions - stories from the sets of Apocalypse now and Fitzcarraldo 42:23

19d ago42:23

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We mark Bastille Day with a dive into President Macron’s cultural policy for France. And we revisit the dark heart of filmmaking with two people who were there during the making of Apocalypse Now and Fitzcarraldo. Documentaries made about both films have been re-released - Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmakers Apocalypse, about Apocalypse Now is in cine…

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#450 - 5 Best TV Series to Learn English in 2025 (+5 Bonus Ones at the End!) 13:30

19d ago13:30

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Join Ethan, your RealLife English fluency coach, in this exciting lesson as he shares 5 incredible TV series that will help you take your English to the next level! Whether you're at an intermediate or advanced level, you'll find something perfect for you. And these aren’t just any shows! Ethan has personally watched and loved each one, and he’ll a…

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Sunday at 10: Worship: What is Worship? 54:11

21d ago54:11

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A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant preaches on worship speaking from Psalm 95.By [email protected] (Forest Town Church)

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Review Show: Wet Leg's new album and Johnny Depp's artist biopic Modigliani 42:52

23d ago42:52

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Nancy Durrant and Boyd Hilton join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss Moisturizer, the second album from the female English indie rock duo Wet Leg. Their self-titled debut reached number one on the UK charts. They also assess Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness, directed by Hollywood star Johnny Depp. The film is Depp's first since 1997 and it cov…

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Our Annual Supreme Court Justice Comedy Festival - With Special Guest Jon Macks 43:35

24d ago43:35

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The U.S. Supreme Court just ended its 2024-2025 term. And along with issuing big decisions in big cases — they also had — in some oral arguments — big laughs. So, time now for our annual end-of-term Supreme Court comedy festival! Hear the top 8 laugh lines from this Supreme Court term – then find out why they were funny — then, find out how they co…

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Single at 40 Ep. 31: Monster’s Thailand Fail & Filipino Girl Gamble — Will He Survive? 1:03:18

24d ago1:03:18

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Send us a text Buckle up for Episode 31 of the Single at 40 podcast — because Matt “The Monster” is back in the Honolulu studio, and he’s spilling all the dirty details. Monster just got back from Thailand… where he met up with the same girl, got the same results — but this time, the problem was him. Oops. 😂 Now we’re grilling him about our next wi…

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Kat Sadler, creator of BAFTA-winning sitcom Such Brave Girls 42:41

24d ago42:41

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Bestselling novelist Kate Mosse - much of whose historical fiction is set in medieval France - reacts to the news that the Bayeux Tapestry is to go on display at the British Museum in London next year. Comedian and actor Kat Sadler on her BAFTA-winning sitcom Such Brave Girls, which is set in a dysfunctional single parent family. Sitar virtuoso Nis…

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Ep.218 8 Things I’ve Learnt in 8 Years as a Singing Teacher with Alexa Terry 24:36

25d ago24:36

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From cruise ship stages to kitchen-table career pivots, Alexa Terry reflects on eight transformative lessons learned over eight years as a singing teacher in this honest, funny, and heartfelt episode of the Singing Teachers Talk podcast. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your teaching journey, this is the perfect mix of personal storyte…

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Superman is back on the big screen 42:59

25d ago42:59

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Superman is back on the big screen for the first time in nearly a decade, we speak with director James Gunn.We preview a season of films at the BFI, starring pioneering black film star Dorothy Dandridge. Best known for Carmen Jones, (her performance made her the first African American to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar) she died aged just 42 …

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Oasis comeback tour reviewed 42:25

26d ago42:25

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Author Raynor Winn is accused of fabricating parts of her memoir The Salt Path, which she denies. We ask Alexandra Pringle, former Editor in Chief at Bloomsbury, how publishers respond when a book's authenticity is called into question. Oasis are performing together for the first time in 16 years, kicking off in Cardiff at the weekend. Music journa…

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#449 - 5 Mental Blocks That Are Stopping You From Learning English (...And How to Beat Them) 26:06

26d ago26:06

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, Izzy shares the 5 internal blocks that secretly stop you from becoming fluent in English – and how to break them today. Discover why your mindset matters more than you think, how perfectionism and “someday” thinking hold you back, and why taking action now, even impe…

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Review: RSC's The Constant Wife 42:31

27d ago42:31

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Tom is joined by reviewers Kate Maltby and Stephanie Merritt to discuss Laura Wade's adaptation for the RSC of Somerset Maugham's comedy The Constant Wife. Also Wendy Erskine's Belfast -set novel; The Benefactors. A polyphonic telling of a teenage girl's assault and its aftermath. And Rebecca Lenkiewicz's directorial debut Hot Milk. Based on Debora…

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The Priorities of Following Jesus (Luke 10:38-42) 32:44

27d ago32:44

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Hearing the Son Service which Lessens Relationship One Thing is Necessary: Sit at Christ’s Feet Two Assurances: 1. Christ’s Word Belongs to all who sit at His Feet 2. Christ’s Word Lasts ForeverBy Stephen Ballingall

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Sunday at 10: Family Matters: Hope For Your Work 44:41

28d ago44:41

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A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues our Family Matters series with Part 9: Hope For Your Work (Titus 2:11-3:9).By [email protected] (Forest Town Church)

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Fourth of July! Time for Fireworks – and Time to Think About Ex-Rep. Felix Grucci! 20:34

1M ago20:34

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It's the Fourth of July! Which makes now the perfect time to remember this Republican congressman from New York: "Rep. Felix Grucci from New York's 1st district. We probably don't have many fireworks company presidents in Congress. That's how some people might know your name. Tell us about the family business." "Well, the family business is one hun…

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Reaction to the Sean 'Diddy' Combs court case verdicts, and Back to the Future at 40 42:39

1M ago42:39

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As the jury in the trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs delivers its verdicts, author and cultural critic Mikki Kendall discusses how Americans will react. On the eve of the 40th anniversary of its release, The Independent's chief film critic Clarisse Loughrey and Dan O'Brien of the University of Essex discuss Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale's infl…

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Ep.217 Setting Up for Success: Singing Teacher’s Studio Essentials with Alexa Terry 28:52

1M ago28:52

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Ever wondered what makes a great singing studio setup? In this solo episode, Alexa Terry explores the key elements of a well-equipped singing studio, offering practical insights for teachers working in both private and institutional settings. From essential tools to thoughtful touches that support vocal, emotional, and educational needs, this episo…

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Tim Key on his sleeper hit The Ballad of Wallis Island 42:34

1M ago42:34

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Comedian and poet Tim Key on writing and starring in The Ballad of Wallis Island which has become one of the surprise film hits of the year. Novelists Saima Mir and Marcia Hutchinson on setting their stories in Bradford. Playwright Ntombizodwa Nyoni on reimagining the 5th Pan African Congress which took place in Manchester in 1945 for her new play,…

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Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards 42:26

1M ago42:26

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British director Gareth Edwards talks to Samira Ahmed about how his love of the films of Steven Spielberg inspired his new film Jurassic Park Rebirth, the latest chapter in the blockbuster dinosaur film franchise. He also talks about the making of his film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is gaining even more acclaim after the huge success of th…

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#448 - 5 Reasons Why Most English Learners NEVER Get Fluent — Are You Making These Mistakes? 33:48

1M ago33:48

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this energizing episode, Izzy and Ethan, with over 25 years of combined English teaching experience, break down the 5 biggest reasons why most English learners never reach fluency. You’ll discover why the same obstacles appear for nearly every learner worldwide — and, more importa…

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Sunday at 6: Journey Through Acts: Acts 17:24-34 27:03

1M ago27:03

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A message from Nii Narku Nortey at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). At our Sunday at 6pm service, Nii speaks on the next part of our series - God who is close to us (Acts 17:24-34).By [email protected] (Forest Town Church)

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A Song of Expectant and Reverent Gladness (Psalm 92) 33:53

1M ago33:53

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By Joel Tay

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Sunday at 10: Family Matters: Work and Wealth 37:23

1M ago37:23

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A message from Josh McGowan at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Josh continues our Family Matters series with Part 8: Work and Wealth (Ephesians 4:25-32).By [email protected] (Forest Town Church)

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Review Programme: Van Gogh and Anselm Kiefer 42:25

1M ago42:25

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Charlotte Mullins and Katja Hoyer are with Tom Sutcliffe to review The Royal Academy of Arts' Kiefer/Van Gogh exhibition, Nell Stevens novel The Original, and German language film From Hilde, with Love. And Sarfraz Manzoor is on to discuss a new Bruce Springsteen compilation – Tracks II: The Lost Albums Presenter: Tom SutcliffeProducer: Claire Bart…

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Fourth of July, America 250, Presidents — And Time Capsules 24:53

1M ago24:53

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Time capsules! America is full of them ... and for America 250, Congress is even creating a new one. For this year's Fourth of July holiday, C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" presents a time capsule of its own. The contents: What American presidents have said about time capsules — or even put in time capsules. Like pictures of themselves. Here's what S…

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UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy 42:28

1M ago42:28

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UK Culture Secretary LIsa Nandy talks us through the Government's new Creative Industries Sector Plan which aims to unlock growth and opportunity in culture, media and sport. Last week 27-year-old Scottish author Margaret McDonald become the youngest ever winner of the Carnegie medal for children's writing, for her debut novel Glasgow Boys, a book …

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Partying Like Rock Stars in Angeles City. Episode 30 28:51

1M ago28:51

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Send us a text Episode 30 of the Single at 40 podcast, we dive into the wild nightlife of Angeles City, Philippines — spotlighting the famous Lucifer Bar! We share why we love partying here: how our money goes far, and how anyone can enjoy a rock star lifestyle without breaking the bank. From affordable VIP experiences to unforgettable nights, we b…

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