Best Clare Duffy Podcasts (2025)

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Will AI Replace Human Artists? One Study Says Not Yet 28:50

4d ago28:50

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AI-generated art is sweeping the internet. With programs like Midjourney or DALL-E, users can generate images from text prompts in seconds. Should working artists be alarmed by these tools? Sheena Iyengar, a professor at Columbia Business School, says not quite. In a recent study, she had participants rate AI-generated art versus human-made art — a…

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Episode #69: Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson, The Morning Scramble on Z102.9 59:36

12d ago59:36

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Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson are the Co-Hosts of The Morning Scramble, the morning radio show on KZIA (known by its broadcast frequency, “Z102.9”) the independent Top 40 radio station based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Clare and Eric join me to discuss the golden age of country music, Eric’s experience at Z102.9 in the late nineties, and how differentiating…

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Digg’s Founder on Making Social Media More Human Again 36:17

11d ago36:17

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Tech entrepreneur Kevin Rose is relaunching Digg, the Reddit-like platform he founded in 2004. He’s doing it with an unlikely partner: Reddit co-founder and former rival Alexis Ohanian. In a moment when bots and AI-generated content are flooding the internet, leading to more division and confusion, they say their goal is to make social media human …

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Can Fitness Trackers Really Make You Healthier? 25:32

18d ago25:32

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From smartwatches to rings, the market for wearable health trackers has exploded in recent years. There are also apps to track your sleep, your exercise, your food intake and more. Can this tracking technology really lead us to make healthier choices? Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and CNN's health and wellness expert, weighs in. Learn more …

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How Safe Is Online Gaming for Kids? Roblox’s CEO Has Some Thoughts 27:28

25d ago27:28

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Children and teens are spending more time than ever in online gaming spaces. But how safe are these platforms for kids? David Baszucki has thought about this question a lot. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, an online game platform that millions of young people use every day. Clare spoke with him while he was in Washington, DC, talking to memb…

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Cars Are In Their Computer Era 31:36

1M ago31:36

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Self-driving cars have hit the streets of several US cities. And even in human-driven cars, giant tablet screens and automated driver assistance features can make it feel like a computer is your co-pilot. What does this all mean for the future of driving? Aarian Marshall, staff writer at WIRED, has tips for drivers and passengers alike. The Mozilla…

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How Safe Is It to Fly Right Now? 32:30

1M ago32:30

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As US travelers gear up for Memorial Day, one question is on many people’s minds: Is it safe to fly right now? In the wake of frightening headlines about plane crashes and communication issues, Pete Muntean shares some insights. He’s CNN’s aviation and transportation correspondent – and a pilot himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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Episode #68: Tiffany Earl Williams, Midwest Equity 48:58

1M ago48:58

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Tiffany Earl Williams is the CEO of Midwest Equity and a Broker at Skogman Commercial Real Estate. Tiffany joins me to discuss the current state of the real estate market in Eastern Iowa, what makes a good real estate investment, and how she got her start in the industry. She also shares the origin story of her company, Midwest Equity, gives us an …

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How Are Algorithms Changing Our Beauty Standards? 25:44

2M ago25:44

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From “looksmaxxing” to “glass skin,” algorithms are changing how we define beauty — online and in real life. In a world of ever-evolving beauty trends and hyper-realistic AI filters, journalist Elise Hu has some tips for navigating it all. Elise’s book is called Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. You can also hear her…

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Could Genetic Testing Tell You Who to Have Kids With? 33:51

2M ago33:51

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After 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March, VC-backed genetic testing company Nucleus Genomics put up its hand to acquire the platform. Nucleus uses whole-genome testing to give users a fuller picture of their DNA. The company also recently released a new feature that raised eyebrows among some ethicists. Kian Sadeghi, Nucleus’ founder and CEO, la…

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Episode #67: Jordan Sellergren, Little Village Magazine 46:20

2M ago46:20

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"Jordan Sellergren is the new owner and publisher of Little Village, the Iowa City-based alt weekly magazine where she has worked the past 10 years. Jordan joins me to discuss why she purchased Little Village, what it has been like to take over operations during our current news climate, and her memories of the early days of Little Village. She als…

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Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories? 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit hole? CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has been covering the world of misinformation for more than a decade, but now he's less interested in what people believe…

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How to Recession-Proof Your Personal Finances 25:08

2M ago25:08

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With tariffs kicking in and stock prices taking wild swings, uncertainty has racked the US economy in recent weeks. What’s the best way to navigate your personal finances in a moment like this? Jeanne Sahadi, a senior writer for CNN Business, has some tips for weathering the storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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What’s Going on When Airport Security Scans Your Face 28:01

2M ago28:01

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If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with big picture risks. She explains what’s going on with these face scans — and how to opt out. Read…

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This Tech Could Change Conspiracy Believers’ Minds 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs – and arguing with a loved one about them can be emotionally taxing. What if an AI chatbot could help?…

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Can Grief Bots Help Us Heal? 25:34

3M ago25:34

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Grief is one of the most human experiences we have—so what happens when AI gets involved? How are people using it in their healing process? Audio producer Rebecca Nolan shares her own experience creating an AI chatbot based on her deceased father, and University of Arizona psychology professor Mary-Frances O’Connor talks with Clare about whether us…

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Think Before You Ring: Keeping Home Surveillance Safe 25:53

3M ago25:53

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In the past decade, technology has transformed the way we use doorbells. Home security cameras that capture footage of people around your home give some people peace of mind in the face of potential break-ins or theft. Clare talks with Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation working on issues of surveillance…

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Online Genetic Testing: How Private Is Your DNA? 33:25

3M ago33:25

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The popularity of for-profit genetic testing services like Ancestry and 23andMe has skyrocketed in recent years. These tests can teach users more about their ancestry or health. But they can also have some unexpected outcomes. 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy to pursue a sale, raising questions about what could happen to users’ data under a ne…

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Baby Tech: What Do New Parents Actually Need? 25:58

3M ago25:58

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Becoming a parent is overwhelming. So is all the technology out there that’s marketed toward new parents, from smart bassinets to high-tech baby monitors and breastfeeding tracker apps. What gadgets do new parents actually need, and do you need them at all? Sophie Brickman explored this in her book Baby, Unplugged, and she shares some insights for …

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Can AI Turn Music into Medicine? 28:02

4M ago28:02

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It’s no surprise that music can affect our emotions. But can music actually improve our mental health? Aaron Labbé, founder and chief technology officer at the Toronto-based company LUCID, believes it can. With the help of AI-curated music playlists, and technology that reads your facial expressions as you listen, LUCID is trying to turn music into…

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Episode #66: Caleb Knutson, Downtown Cedar Rapids 41:41

4M ago41:41

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On Today's Episode: Caleb Knutson is the new executive director of Downtown Cedar Rapids, a role he began late last year following a decade of industry experience. Caleb joins Nate to discuss the ways that downtown Cedar Rapids is unique, how he approaches his new role, and explores some of the strengths and opportunities for growth within the comm…

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Robot Recruiters: How AI is Helping Decide Who Gets Hired 35:14

4M ago35:14

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If you apply for a job online, there’s a good chance that your application will be put through some kind of AI evaluation. But what is the AI algorithm looking for, and how effective is AI at helping the most qualified candidates get the job? Hilke Schellmann, an investigative reporter and assistant professor at New York University, gives us the lo…

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Are Your Conversations With AI Killing the Planet? 29:37

4M ago29:37

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Every time users talk to AI chatbots, their queries go to data centers, where stacks of computers do rapid, complex calculations in order to respond. This process requires significant amounts of electricity and water, and experts worry about the environmental cost of this rapidly growing technology. But what is that cost, exactly? And is there anyt…

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What Happens to Your Digital Footprint When You Die? 30:16

4M ago30:16

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Many of us have seen this happen. Someone dies IRL, but their online presence lives on. It’s estimated that millions of accounts on Facebook belong to people who have died. And many of us have so many online accounts, it’s hard to keep track of them ourselves – let alone leaving that work to loved ones after we’re gone. So, what “digital remains” a…

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Love and Robots: How AI is Changing the Dating Scene 31:07

5M ago31:07

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Since the dawn of match.com in 1995, people have had a lot of questions about how online dating would change the experience of falling in love. But that was 30 years ago, and it was only the beginning of a total sea change in the way we date. Now, artificial intelligence is promising to switch things up in the dating world once more. And just like …

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Do Young People Need Smartphones? A Parent and a Teen Weigh In. 32:51

5M ago32:51

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It’s become the norm for teens and tweens to have smartphones — but lately, the pendulum has been swinging back. Parents and educators worry smartphones can cause distraction, loneliness and other mental health challenges among young people. So when is the right time to give your kid a smartphone, if at all? Mark SooHoo, a parent involved with the …

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Why We're So Hooked on Scrolling 25:17

5M ago25:17

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In an age of personalized algorithms and constant notifications, it can be hard to resist the pull of our devices. Why is it so hard to stop mindlessly scrolling? Cultural anthropologist Natasha Schüll shares some of her research on why we’re so hooked to our phones – and some thoughts on how to pull away from the infinite scroll. What questions do…

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Episode #65: Jesse Sauerbrei, Lincoln Wine Bar 55:10

5M ago55:10

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Jesse Sauerbrei is the Owner of Lincoln Winebar, the acclaimed wood fire pizza and wine restaurant in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Jesse joins me to discuss how he came upon the opportunity to purchase the wine bar, his childhood love of pizza, and an inside look at how the business operates. He also shares the unique story behind their pizza oven, how he m…

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How Do You Fact-Check Social Media? 28:26

5M ago28:26

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is ending its partnership with third-party fact-checkers in the US because the program caused too much censorship on the company’s platforms. The announcement raised a big question: How much were third-party fact-checkers really responsible for what content stays or goes on Meta’s platforms? Carlos Hernánde…

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AI Voice Scams Are on the Rise. Here’s How You Stay Safe. 26:42

5M ago26:42

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Gary Schildhorn sprang into action to help when he got a call in his son’s voice saying he’d landed in jail after getting into a car accident. That is, until he got a FaceTime call from his son, who was not actually in jail. Gary was the target of an AI voice cloning scam, one that nearly cost him $9,000. As AI technology advances, these scams are …

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If TikTok is Banned, What Happens to Creators and Fans? 21:45

6M ago21:45

21:45

TikTok is facing a looming ban in the United States. The company will make a final effort to argue its case before the Supreme Court on Friday; if it loses, the law forcing TikTok to spin off from its China-based parent company or be banned in the United States is set to go into effect on January 19. Will that mean the app disappears from users’ ph…

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What You Should Buy Before Trump’s Tariffs 19:10

6M ago19:10

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Many people voted for President-elect Donald Trump with the hope that he’d lower the cost of groceries and other essentials. But Trump’s promised tariffs on imported goods could raise the cost of products ranging from computers to cars to refrigerators. So, is there anything you should consider buying now, before that happens? CNN Business economic…

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Episode #64: Sam Gelman, The Webster 58:15

6M ago58:15

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Sam Gelman is the Co-Owner of The Webster and The Paper Crane, two restaurants in Iowa City that are leading Iowa’s culinary scene. Sam sits down to discuss his perfect winter meal, how he sees the Midwest developing in the culinary world, and what he feels the average customer may not understand about owning and operating a restaurant. Plus, Sam s…

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Should You Say Yes to a TSA Face Scan? 27:11

7M ago27:11

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If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. More than 200 US airports are now using facial recognition technology to identify passengers. Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with bi…

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Remembering All Your Passwords is Hard. Let's Make It Easier 24:14

7M ago24:14

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CNN Audio’s senior producer Haley has a confession: she uses the same password for everything. Research shows she’s not alone. Why is this a problem? And what’s the safest way to create and manage your passwords? Rachel Tobac, an ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security, has some answers that won’t make your head spin. The password managers R…

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Debunking Conspiracies This Holiday Season? Let AI Help. 27:57

7M ago27:57

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Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. These kinds of beliefs are nothing new, but social media has helped make many of them more mainstream. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs…

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4.11 Maxine Peake 51:48

7M ago51:48

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And just like that, our last episode of the series is here. And what a cracking series it's been...but don't cry yet because we figure we're going out with a pretty big bang. We chat to a true working class hero and national treasure, the one, the only, Maxine Peake. We discuss chatting politics with her grandparents, sharing life guard duties with…

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Why It Feels Like Your Phone Is Listening to You 28:56

7M ago28:56

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It’s a familiar feeling if you spend enough time on the internet: you talk about something in the real world, and then you see that same thing advertised to you online. This uncanny experience has led many people to wonder: are our devices listening to us? And is that how online advertisers are able to serve such specific ads? David Choffnes, assoc…

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Episode #63: Ryan Miller. Farmers Hen House 42:39

7M ago42:39

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On Today's Episode: Ryan Miller is the Co-Owner and President of Farmers Hen House, the Kalona-based company providing organic, cage-free eggs to the nation. Ryan sits down to discuss how his family made their way into this business, why the egg business pulled him away from a career as a school guidance counselor, and what goes into a day in the l…

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4.10 Juliet Sear 39:18

8M ago39:18

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Did someone say cake? Not that we would ever need an excuse to have the brilliant Juliet Sear in for a chat but having brought us a delicious gooey chocolate treat it does sky rocket her to one of our dreamiest guests. We loved chatting to Juliet about how a birthday cake for her one year olds birthday started her on the road to success. We chat gr…

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Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do? 27:38

8M ago27:38

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A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones s…

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Got Kids? Think Before You Post. 29:06

8M ago29:06

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As a new generation of kids grows up, many of them have had their childhoods posted online for the world to see. And not all of them are happy about it. This raises important questions for parents: how much should you share your kids’ lives on social media? When should you think twice before hitting “post”? Leah Plunkett, author of the book Sharent…

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4.9 Angela Griffin 47:13

8M ago47:13

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This week we talk to the multi talented and all round brilliant human Angela Griffin. We chat the joys of growing up on a council estate, playing the first ever black Alice in Alice in wonderland and wild wee’s in bushes. It’s such a great episode this week. Not only is Angela a national treasure but she is a hugely impressive person with a story t…

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4.8 Donna Preston 42:46

8M ago42:46

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Episode 8 is here, can you believe it? And what a corker of an episode it is. We're joined by the very talented and hilarious Donna Preston. This woman's collection of work is a thing of beauty and the girls were dying to get stuck in and hear all about her life. We discuss getting detention for a year, dressing up as a tube of toothpaste and how s…

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Introducing: Terms of Service with Clare Duffy 1:34

8M ago1:34

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New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This cutting-edge tech often inspires overblown hype — and fear. That’s where we come in. Each week, CNN Tech Writer Clare Duffy will break down how these technologies work and what they’ll mea…

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4.7 Chris Sonnex 54:25

8M ago54:25

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This week we sit down with the Artistic Director and joint CEO of Cardboard Citizens Chris Sonnex. Chris is putting so much good out into the world and is on a mission to make theatre for everyone, so as you can imagine we couldn't wait to hear his story. We discuss feeling like an outsider, the toy department of Harrods and how you won't find any …

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4.6 Jenna Russell 54:02

8M ago54:02

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Hope you're all ready for a bit of sparkle this week as we have West End royalty Jenna Russell in the building. Jenna is a super star of stage and screen and was known as one of Stephen Sondheim's favourite performers. I mean you can't get better than that can ya? We chat about not fitting in, learning to do Shakespeare and how she's not a fan of a…

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4.5 Sian Gibson 44:51

9M ago44:51

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Episode 5 is here and it is a belter! We have the multitalented, comedy legend that is Sian Gibson with us this week. We chat family holidays, fake professions and the people who truly keep us grounded. Not only is Sian a national treasure but she is by far one of the loveliest people out there and we just adored having her on the show. Right, so g…

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4.4 Cliff Parisi 45:21

9M ago45:21

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Another week and another stonking episode. On todays ep the girls talk to the National Treasure and Call the midwife star @parisi.cliff Cliff is a truly joyous man. We chatted about he’s brief music career, selling out at the Fringe and how struggling with lines is no reason to hold you back. We had an absolute hoot and know you will too so what yo…

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4.3 Charlie Josephine 50:45

9M ago50:45

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Today's podcast is a pretty special one. We sit down with the exceptional writer, actor and director Charlie Josephine. We are all pretty big fans of Charlie's and have been looking forward to this chat for a long time. We discuss the brilliance of panto, the power of a culotte and a spicy brain and how the time and space to be creative isn't affor…

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