Best Darren Rowse Podcasts (2025)

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Slot’s Debut Campaign | Palace Triumph at Wembley | Ange Exclusive 54:52

33m ago54:52

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News reporter Paul Gilmore to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Liverpool, praising Arne Slot, as he becomes the fifth Premier League manager to win the league in their first season; is it one of the best debut campaigns we’ve seen? Next to Crystal Palace’s …

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SIMON SHUSTER: A Front Row Seat To History 43:52

12h ago43:52

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Send us a text For some 20 years, Simon Shuster has reported from Russia and Ukraine. He speaks the language and he understands the history of the region, making him the ideal foreign correspondent to report on the lead up to the Russian invasion in 2022 and the subsequent war in Ukraine. This is not exactly what his folks had in mind when they emi…

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Episode 283 - Is it time for Hemel (a) yet? 56:13

2d ago56:13

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This week sees Baz Ford try and work out the NLS permutations, lots of sweating about Vanarameus, and what happened when we went to Plainmoor for the Weymouth game. It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Three of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's …

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4TimsWeekly - 1 Point Away from 4 in a row - Scottish Cup Final place secured by 5 star Celts 29:13

3d ago29:13

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One Hand on the Trophy In this episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast, the lads are buzzing after Celtic's emphatic 5-0 demolition of St Johnstone at Hampden Park in the Scottish Cup Semi Final. We break down all the key moments, standout performances, and the atmosphere from the national stadium as the Hoops march into another cup final. Then, attention …

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The Choir of Man and Thanks for Having Me 40:26

4d ago40:26

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This week we’re reviewing two fantastic productions that bring a mix of high-energy music and sharp comedy to the stage. First, we’re diving into the feel-good, foot-stomping celebration that is The Choir of Man, now in its third year in the West End, and then we discuss Thanks for Having Me, a clever and comedic exploration of modern romance and h…

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Shakespeare’s Tutor: A Conversation with Darren Freebury-Jones 28:48

6d ago28:48

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Episode 165 In today’s guest episode it is a very welcome return to the podcast for Darren Freebury-Jones. Darren appeared previously to discuss his book ‘Shakespeare’s Borrowed Feathers’ and I asked him back on this occasion because his earlier book ‘Shakespeare’s Tutor: The Influence of Thomas Kyd’ is now published in a paperback edition by Manch…

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Champions League race | Timber Interview | Carragher and Slot 59:54

4d ago59:54

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill and The Sunday Times Chief Football Writer Jonathan Northcroft to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin by looking at the Premier League title race, with Liverpool in touching distance to secure the title. How important will Virgil Van Dijk’s new contract be? Gary bel…

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SYDNIE CHRISTMAS: Sydnie’s Got Talent! 28:38

8d ago28:38

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Send us a text A life in show business is not for the faint of heart. It’s a rollercoaster of joy and disappointment, uplifting highs and debilitating lows. But if you’re fortunate, a window of opportunity opens up. And if you’re ready, the rest of your career and life can await on the other side. The window opened for Sydnie Christmas in 2024. Rat…

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The Merchant of Venice: ‘The Quality of Mercy is not Strained’ 34:30

13d ago34:30

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Episode 164 Fate, as in Romeo and Juliet, plays a large part in ‘The Merchant of Venice’, as do deep seated grudges, but these are more societal than familial. We are still in Italy, but no longer in close knit Verona, but mercantile and outward looking Venice. As Shakespeare wrote this play London was becoming orientated around increasing global t…

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KDB’s Farewell Tour Continues | Salah Stays At Anfield | Onana Dropped For Man Utd 1:02:32

13d ago1:02:32

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Vicky Gomersall and The Mirror's Darren Lewis are joined by Sky Sports Reporter, Dharmesh Sheth, to debate the biggest sporting headlines of the week. We start by looking back on Kevin De Bruyne’s masterclass in Manchester City’s 5-2 win against Crystal Palace. The panel discuss the 33 year old’s upcoming move away from the Etihad, where his future…

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SAM ROSEN: “The Waiting Is Over” 37:57

15d ago37:57

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Send us a text There’s a great line in the wonderful old film The Front; “it’s nice when nice happens to somebody nice.” That’s been the story around the National Hockey League this season, as Sam Rosen bids farewell after some 40 seasons as the television play by play voice of the New York Rangers. He’s been saluted with standing ovations in arena…

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Episode 282 - The Court of the Normans 34:19

17d ago34:19

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This week features Non League Normans having their day in court, Roger and Brian, Vanarameus and ukuleles... It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Two of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Olivier Awards 2025 Special – A Night of Surprises and Triumphs 34:51

19d ago34:51

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In this special episode we’re celebrating the best of London theatre with a full breakdown of the 2025 Olivier Awards. With Fiddler on the Roof leading the nominations with 13, it was an exciting night for theatre, but a range of shows came out victorious. Fiddler on the Roof, Giant, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button each took home three awar…

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A Statue in Verona: The Afterlife of Romeo and Juliet 32:04

21d ago32:04

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Episode 163 My background reading while preparing the episode on Romeo and Juliet took me to many stories about and thoughts on the afterlife of the play and its continuing influence on western culture, what follows is just a few stories and thoughts that illustrate that continuing influence. Verona and Juliet’s Statue Juliet’s tomb Cibber’s Juliet…

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Pep on De Bruyne | Gunners misfire at Goodison | Ange under Pressure 42:53

21d ago42:53

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin by looking at both Manchester sides; Darren believes it has to be a big summer for United, who must compete against the likes of rising teams Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa (as well as Arsenal, Liver…

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STANLEY NELSON: Documenting History 34:54

22d ago34:54

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Send us a text Long ago as a film major at City College of New York in the 1970’s, Stanley Nelson found his passion. We are fortunate that he did. For almost 40 years, his films have told the story of the African American experience. Be it Attica or Emmett Till, the Freedom Riders or the Black Panthers, his films speak with an eloquent voice and a …

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Episode 281 - Paul Simon goes to Hornchurch 30:13

23d ago30:13

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This week features Paul Simon in his old stomping ground, Bas Ford paying the ULEZ and a desperate plea to get us out of the National League South... It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted …

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Strategic Power: A Conversation with Hamilton Helmer, author of 7 Powers, and Chenyi Shi 59:32

25d ago59:32

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In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Hamilton Helmer—renowned author of 7 Powers—and his brilliant colleague Chenyi Shi for a deep dive into the architecture of enduring business success. 7 Powers is widely regarded as one of the most insightful and practical frameworks on strategy, offering a clear lens through which leaders can un…

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The House Party, House of Life & Retrograde 23:21

26d ago23:21

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This week we’re reviewing three thrilling productions that explore power, privilege, and history. From the raw intensity of The House Party at Rose Theatre to the euphoric vibes of House of Life following its sold-out Edinburgh run, and the gripping portrayal of Sidney Poitier in Retrograde at the Apollo Theatre, this episode is full of thought-pro…

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Romeo and Juliet:‘These violent delights have violent ends.’ 36:42

28d ago36:42

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Episode 162 In today’s episode I look at Shakespeare’s early tragedy and one of his enduringly popular plays ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The dating of the play The early printings of the play in quarto editions The origins of the story and Shakespeare’s direct sources The opening chorus Violence and the hand of fate underlying the action The opening brawl …

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TOM CHAPIN: A Musical Journey And More 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Send us a text Tom Chapin is still going strong at the age of 80. There are performances and projects. And there’s an appreciation for a life that has brought him experiences that extend far beyond the usual path of the folk musician: searching for sharks on the Indian Ocean, playing basketball at the famed Rucker Court in New York and being assign…

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Episode 280 - The Darren Way 32:35

1M ago32:35

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4TimsWeekly - Season Over For Schmeichel? 19:49

1M ago19:49

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In this episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast, the bhoys react to the devastating injury to Celtic’s No.1, Kasper Schmeichel, which could see him miss the rest of the season. They discuss what this means for the Hoops’ treble challenge and whether Vil Sinisalo is ready to step up in the run-in. With a massive clash against Hearts at Celtic Park on Saturd…

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The Habits, Alterations, Weather Girl & Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical 41:08

1M ago41:08

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This week we’re reviewing an exciting array of productions that span genres from comedy and dark drama to thrilling suspense and musical theatre. We’re diving into The Habits, Alterations, and Weather Girl, and we also bring you insights from the media event of Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical. Plus, we sit down with Jennifer Jennings and Ph…

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Cat People (1982) - "Are you a horror hack?" 1:28:44

1M ago1:28:44

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CAT PEOPLE review starts at 50:46 Movie Recap: Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) Chaos: The Manson Murders (2025) Inglorious Bastards (2009) Bad Lieutenant (1992) Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) Support: patereon.com/notforeveryone Drink more coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com/ PROMOCODE: NFE…

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Poor Naked Wretches: A Conversation with Stephen Unwin 40:58

1M ago40:58

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Episode 161 In today’s guest episode I will be discussing Shakespeare’s characterisations of the lower classes and looking at the role they play with Stephen Unwin, who’s book ‘Poor Naked Wretches’ explores the variety of working people in Shakespeare's plays as well as a vast range of cultural sources from which they were drawn and argues that the…

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PETER BEINART: Reckoning With A Reckoning 28:00

1M ago28:00

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Send us a text Those of us who follow the Middle East intensely, reading about it constantly, understand that our reactions are never dispassionate. Peter Beinart knows this all too well. For decades, his writing and television appearances have garnered plenty of praise and plenty of criticism, even vitriol. And that reality won’t likely change wit…

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4TimsWeekly - Derby Defeat Reaction 37:11

1M ago37:11

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Hello there and welcome back to the return of 4 Tims and a Podcast, apologies for being away for a few weeks but we are back now and back to discuss the derby defeat on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 279 - Twas The Night Before Non League Day 33:00

1M ago33:00

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Non League Ray looks ahead to Non League Day, we're leaving milk and carrots out for Brian Barwick and there are details on Rod Stringer's O2 Arena show... It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy Nine of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadi…

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Offies 2025: Celebrating Off-West End Excellence 24:40

1M ago24:40

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The 15th annual Offies Awards recently took place at Central Hall Westminster in a star-studded ceremony hosted by drag superstar Divina De Campo. The event celebrated the best of London's Off-West End theatre scene, recognising groundbreaking work before it reaches mainstream acclaim. Special Award Recipients Lynette Linton & Daniel Bailey receive…

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King John: ‘New Made Honour Doth Forget Men’s Names’ 32:44

1M ago32:44

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Episode 160 A synopsis of the play The sources and dating of the play The problems with a historical drama in verse The historical accuracy of the play King John as neither a hero nor anti-hero Philip the bastard as a central character in the play The theme of self-identity and changing fortune in the play Blanche as a representation of innocence m…

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Carabao Cup Final | Murphy and Isak exclusive | Gakpo on PSG loss 46:06

1M ago46:06

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News reporter Melissa Reddy to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin pitch-side at Wembley, with eyes on the Carabao Cup final. A less than perfect buildup week for Liverpool after Champions-league loss and a buoyant Bruno Guimaraes describes the fixture as Newcastle…

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ALSU KURMASHEVA AND PAVEL BUTORIN: Press Freedom Fighters 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Send us a text How do you return to a normal life after experiencing pain, loss and then unbridled joy? Alsu Kurmasheva is a Russian American journalist who works for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Prague. She was detained in her native Russia while visiting her mother in 2023 and later arrested on charges of “spreading false information” about…

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The Last Laugh, Farewell Mister Haffmann & Interview with Olivia 52:45

2M ago52:45

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This week we’re reviewing two brilliant productions that offer everything from nostalgia and laughter to dark comedy and suspense. We take a look at The Last Laugh, a hilarious new play celebrating the lives of Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse, and Farewell Mister Haffmann, a poignant and intense piece set during Nazi-occupied Paris.…

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The Theatre Couple in Early Modern Italy: A Conversation with Serena Laiena 44:33

2M ago44:33

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Episode 159 For today’s guest episode we are going back to the Italian renaissance theatre and the world of the Commedia Dell’arte. You will remember that I covered the Commedia and other early Italian theatre in season five of the podcast, but in this conversation with Serena Laiena we have much more detail about a particular theatrical couple and…

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Liverpool Six Wins From Title | Mourinho Interview | Race for Top Four 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Liverpool’s win over Southampton, putting Arne Slot’s side six wins away from securing the title, but Darren believes Darwin Nunez was a little lucky to have not been given a red card. Next, G…

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Episode 278 - Jeff Computers 33:06

2M ago33:06

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We're back in the studio where we DON'T ask Bas Ford about Jeff Computers, Roger and Brian end up in space and the Non League Normans make a brief appearance... It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy Seven of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's Joh…

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Building a Breakthrough Company: Howie Liu, CEO of Airtable 52:40

2M ago52:40

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In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Howie Liu, Founder and CEO of Airtable, to explore his journey of building and scaling a company with a bold mission: democratizing software creation. Over the past 12 years, Howie has navigated multiple phases of growth, each requiring an evolution in his leadership. We discuss the critical role…

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The Punisher (1989) - The Brunette Era 2.0 1:35:01

2M ago1:35:01

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THE PUNISHER review starts at 51:10 Movie Recap: The Mutations (1974) Heavyweights (1995) BOOM! A Film About the Sonics (2018) Season of the Witch (2011) Valley Girl (1983) Support: patereon.com/notforeveryone Drink more coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com/ PROMOCODE: NFE

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KENREX, East Is South & Much Ado About Nothing – Thrilling True Crime, AI Drama & Shakespeare’s Wit 26:37

2M ago26:37

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This week we’re reviewing three electrifying productions that span a range of genres and styles. From the jaw-dropping true crime story in KENREX to the tense AI thriller East Is South at Hampstead Theatre, and the hilarious, sharp wit of Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell, this episode has it all. KENREX KENREX is the…

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Richard II: ‘Sad Stories of the Death of Kings’ 35:52

2M ago35:52

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Episode 158 Picking up the journey through Shakespeare's plays with 'Richard II' A brief summary of the play The early performance history of the play The early print history of the play The variations in the quarto editions concerning the deposition scene The sources for the play The role of the play in the Essex rebellion The historical accuracy …

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Episode 277 - Roger and Brian live in London 28:45

2M ago28:45

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We're live from a pub in London's Belgravia talking Lord Lucan, Offrede Zanzala and Roger and Brian at the musicals! It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy Seven of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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CAROLINE AARON: A Mom Who Plays Moms Inspired by Her Mom 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Send us a text Caroline Aaron knows from motherhood. She’s a mom. As an actor, she’s played plenty of moms, long before she got the mom role for which she is best known, Shirley Maisel in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” She’s currently playing a mom in the off-Broadway show “Conversations With Mother.” But her own mother’s story might be the most comp…

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Mrs President, Elektra and Second Best 34:58

2M ago34:58

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This week on Theatre Audience Podcast, we’re reviewing three powerful performances that span genres from historical drama to Greek tragedy and contemporary theatre. We start with Mrs President at the Charing Cross Theatre, move on to the intense Elektra starring Brie Larson and Stockard Channing, and finish with the emotional Second Best starring A…

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Woke Shakespeare: A Conversation with Ian McCormick 38:22

2M ago38:22

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In the fifth part of this short series of guest episodes before we get back to continuing the journey through the Shakespeare and Jonson cannon I had the chance to speak with Dr Ian McCormick about the collection of essays he edited, which pulls together recent Shakespeare criticism in the framework of woke and anti-woke culture and the culture war…

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Arsenal wave white flag | United comeback at Goodison | Slot Exclusive 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Rob Jones is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and the Daily Telegraph’s Sam Dean to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start by talking about Arsenal, and Sam believes the fans have lost hope in their title bid, and that Merino as a false nine was unsustainable. Darren argues that the defining moment in Arsenal’s season was a failure t…

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GRETCHEN MOL: A Working Actor 37:02

2M ago37:02

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Send us a text Art seems to be imitating life for actor Gretchen Mol in her new film, the latest Ed Burns project, “Millers in Marriage.” It’s not the plot of the movie, which covers three complicated and troubled marriages and relationships. That does not mirror her life. But Gretchen plays a character who is a middle-aged woman trying to figure o…

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4Tims - Bayern Munich 1 - 1 Celtic - Reaction as Celts eliminated from UCL 59:56

2M ago59:56

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SIGN UP TO THE CELTIC POOLS AND GET A FREE HENRIK LARSSON BOOK - Direct Debit Sign Up The Celtic Pools Weekly Lottery is still only £1 each week and you could win up to £25,000! All net proceeds donated to the Academy. Join today and receive the Henrik Larsson book currently retailing at £20. In this episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast, we break down C…

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Episode 276 - Tony the Coach Driver 39:49

2M ago39:49

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Tip Chippenham starts his stretch inside, Tony the coach driver makes his debut and Lynn King gives us a motivational talk! It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy Six of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Can Celts pull off miracle in Munich? 23:50

2M ago23:50

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The lads are back to dissect a massive week for Celtic! They reflect on the Hoops’ valiant 2-1 first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich at a roaring Celtic Park, where the team showed heart and fight against the European giants. There’s also a look at the routine 3-0 league victory over Dundee United, keeping the domestic momentum rolling. But all eyes ar…

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