Best Lawrence Simpson Podcasts (2025)

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Welcome to Evil Animals... 2:10

13h ago2:10

2:10

Join comedian Russell Kane for Evil Animals. The feral sibling of Evil Genius. Russell is joined by special guests: comedian Laura Smyth, zoologist Jules Howard, comedian Ola Labib and Principal Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum, Erica McAlister. Hosted by Russell KaneAdditional material by: Eve Delaney & Christina RiggsResearcher: C…

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Liam Lawson Rises. Yet No One Cares! 22:35

9d ago22:35

22:35

Liam Lawson’s turning things around...but the F1 fans don't seem to care. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Liam Lawson’s journey back to the Formula 1 spotlight is rewriting his reputation but the racing world has barely noticed. After a tough spell at Red Bull and a return to the junior ranks, Lawson has clawed his wa…

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The 2025 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS 24:57

10d ago24:57

24:57

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix turned the F1 world upside down with yet another Lando Norris twist AND some surprise winners...and big losers. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren celebrated a landmark 200th victory in F1 as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding 1-2 finish, showing off perfect t…

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Art, Empathy & Resilience with CADY McCLAIN, Actor, Director, Writer, Artist, Musician - Highlights 11:20

13d ago11:20

11:20

“I had to become the father of my family very young because my parents divorced when I was 12. My situation was a little bit unusual in that my father kind of disappeared, and I had been making a fair amount of money as a kid, doing commercials and television and film. We needed money, and I kind of became the breadwinner. But I had this amazing wo…

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A Life in Acting with Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Musician, Writer CADY McCLAIN 1:06:02

14d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

“I won my first Emmy when I was 21, which was the result of absolutely devoting myself day and night for two years to doing all the scene work. I attended classes simultaneously and did plays until my mother died. I studied with Michael Howard for eight years. Even when I was so tired I couldn't get up to do a scene, he would say, "Get up and do a …

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Jackie Kennedy 43:59

15d ago43:59

43:59

Was Jackie Kennedy a stoic American icon? Or the greatest airbrusher of 20th Century history? Did she use her limited power in inventive ways to leave an impression, or did she wrestle to stay in the spotlight for personal gain? Amy Matthews, Ray Badran and Rajiv Karia are tasked with deciding whether Jackie Kennedy is evil or genius? Additional Ma…

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EXCLUSIVE: F3 Title Leader Rafael Camara Talks Ferrari and Bananas 29:00

16d ago29:00

29:00

Current F3 championship leader Rafael Camara opens up about his season and the mindset driving him toward the title...as well as a tasty snack idea! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In this exclusive interview, Brazil's Rafael Camara talks through the highs and lows of his rookie Formula 3 season with Trident. Rafael s…

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The 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS 27:20

17d ago27:20

27:20

The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix gave me a headache. Sure it was delayed a lot but McLaren kept me on edge! Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Oscar Piastri stamped his authority at Spa with a telling response to Lando Norris on Sunday as well as a standout Sprint pole, leading McLaren to their first 1-2 at this track in…

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Mercedes Stirs the Pot as Red Bull Works In Silence 24:01

20d ago24:01

24:01

F1’s silly season is not over! Red Bull is keeping its head down whilst Mercedes proves to be the loud ones for once. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull is in a state of quiet transformation, refocusing under new leadership and aiming to put the drama behind them. With Christian Horner gone and Laurent Mekies no…

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Adrian Newey Exposes How Far Aston Martin Fell 23:08

21d ago23:08

23:08

Aston Martin’s future in Formula 1 looked bleak...but then Adrian Newey turned up. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Aston Martin nearly missed the boat on the 2026 F1 regulations before legendary designer Adrian Newey arrived to overhaul the project. Newey’s arrival came just in time with the team WAY behind on develop…

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HUGE Verstappen to Mercedes Rumour Just Collapsed 21:50

22d ago21:50

21:50

A major Verstappen to Mercedes source backpedals his claims as the wider world turns back to Red Bull. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Nelson Piquet Jr, Max Verstappen’s brother-in-law, loudly claimed a Mercedes deal was done...only to now backpedalling his claim; his guess now as good as ours! As negotiations between…

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Nostradamus 40:32

22d ago40:32

40:32

Did he predict he'd be a subject on Evil Genius? Did he predict anything at all? Nostradamus is put under the microscope in this week's episode. Was he a mystic with an ability to peer into the future? Or a charlatan who used vague and cryptic language to hedge his bets? Richard Herring, Ola Labib and Pierre Novellie join Russell Kane to find out w…

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The 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS 26:03

23d ago26:03

26:03

Spa could be the turning point of the season as Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes are keen to stamp down the smack down before the summer. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs With Red Bull bringing crucial upgrades and new leadership to Spa, all eyes are on whether Max Verstappen can regain momentum at his home away…

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Esteban Ocon's redemption arc has begun 24:10

24d ago24:10

24:10

Esteban Ocon has quietly become one of the most compelling stories of the season. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Despite his low-key presence, Ocon has already matched his points tally from his last year with Alpine with races to spare, while settling into a much more supportive and responsive environment. This video…

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The WINNERS and LOSERS of F1 2025 SO FAR 28:35

27d ago28:35

28:35

The F1 2025 season has delivered shock wins, heartbreaking losses and career-defining moments—and we're only halfway through. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Surprise podiums and unexpected championship leaders to teams struggling at the back of the grid, the first 12 races of the Formula 1 2025 season have given fans…

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Kimi Antonelli Deserves More Than Mercedes Silence 25:18

28d ago25:18

25:18

Mercedes is already ripe for speculation...but now are we witnessing a turning point for Kimi Antonelli? Why isn't Toto Wolff nipping the rumours in the bud amidst the Verstappen talk? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Toto Wolff’s long-term plan for Kimi Antonelli is being questioned as rumours swirl around 2026. After…

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Max Verstappen Might Actually Like This 24:36

29d ago24:36

24:36

Max Verstappen’s wants and needs seem to already be realised if their new boss' first act is to be believed. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull Racing is in the middle of a major and perhaps long needed shakeup with Christian Horner sidelined and Laurent Mekies stepping up to lead. How does Mekies’ new approach …

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Catherine The Great 37:18

29d ago37:18

37:18

Catherine the Great - was she as magnificent as her moniker suggests? Was she a reforming pioneer of a burgeoning empire, or an expansionist who reneged on promises to free the serfs? A radical empowerer of women, or a husband murderer with a proclivity for the equine? Rajiv Karia, Amy Matthews and Ray Badran join Russell Kane in the Russian palace…

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Toto Wolff Just Lit the Fuse for 2026 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

Toto Wolff is quietly shaping next year's season as Checo settles in with F1's newest team. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Silly season is coming, folks! With reports that Sergio Perez is set to join Cadillac and that Mick Schumacher and Valtteri Bottas are the two final candidates in the frame for the seat next to h…

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Is Christian Horner Alpine’s Last Hope? 23:44

1M ago23:44

23:44

Christian Horner’s next move could be to save Alpine from its biggest crisis yet. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Pierre Gasly’s candid frustration has exposed just how deep Alpine’s problems run, with leadership chaos amidst an urgent need of direction. This video breaks down why Christian Horner, fresh from Red Bull…

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Red Bull Is Max Verstappen’s Team Now...if he wants it. 23:58

1M ago23:58

23:58

The power at Red Bull Racing has shifted. Max Verstappen is now firmly in pole position. Both on AND off the track. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs With Christian Horner out, Red Bull Racing is undergoing its biggest transformation since it began. Hoping to perhaps place Max Verstappen at the center of the team’s futu…

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The Theory of Water with LEANNE BETASAMOSAKE SIMPSON 43:11

1M ago43:11

43:11

“So I think that part of colonialism for Indigenous peoples has been this idea that Indigenous peoples aren't thinking peoples and that we don't have thought on a kind of systemic level. One of the things that I was interested in doing is intervening in that because I think Indigenous people have a lot of beautiful, very intellectual, theoretical c…

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Sauber’s Last Stand Is ✨GLORIOUS✨ 22:34

1M ago22:34

22:34

Sauber’s transformation in its final season has set the stage for Audi’s ambitious F1 entry, turning heads across the paddock and reigniting fan excitement. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Nico Hulkenberg’s podium at Silverstone signals a major shift for Sauber in their final year before Audi sticks its badge on it pr…

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🔴 CHRISTIAN HORNER SACKED BY RED BULL 🔴 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

Christian Horner has been fired from Red Bull! The team, as we knew it, is finished. What will come of it next? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Christian Horner’s exit from Red Bull is now official and the consequences for F1 are massive.Who stands to gain and who could lose the most from one of the sport’s biggest sh…

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Florence Nightingale 31:38

1M ago31:38

31:38

Was Florence Nightingale a nursing pioneer, or a terror with a spreadsheet? Could the mother of modern nursing really have been a glorified doctor's receptionist from hell? Did her colonial attitudes towards race, and her perpetuation of the idea of 'women's jobs' hold us back as much as her healthcare revolution took us forward? Richard Herring, O…

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Lance Stroll has checked out 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

Lance Stroll’s future at Aston Martin has never looked shakier. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Today I break down the mounting pressure surrounding Lance Stroll. Yes, that again! This time it's his candid radio outbursts and post-race frustrations which are the focus; the dramatic shift in Aston Martin’s ambitions wi…

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The 2025 F1 British Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS 27:31

1M ago27:31

27:31

Silverstone 2025 delivered a British Grand Prix which saw Oscar Piastri lose big whilst Lando Norris picked up the pieces. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Relive all the biggest moments of this race, such as Nico Hulkenberg finally earning his first F1 podium in his 15 year career and ending Sauber’s 13-year drou…

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Could Mercedes Send Antonelli to ALPINE for 2026? 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

George Russell's future look shaky...but could Mercedes send Kimi Antonelli off to Alpine and make room for Max Verstappen? Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Rumours have, of course, been heating up about a blockbuster Mercedes strategy for 2026. However, I wish to suppose something different. Not much talk has focused …

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The Furious Meltdown of Williams in 2025 24:40

1M ago24:40

24:40

Williams’ 2025 F1 season has become one of the year’s biggest talking points...for now, perhaps, the WRONG reasons...but perhaps this was coming. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Williams and their 2025 F1 campaign has gone from a surprise upswing right back to reality in just a few short weeks. After a rapid start wit…

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New Verstappen Rumours Rock Red Bull and Mercedes 23:05

1M ago23:05

23:05

The F1 world is buzzing as fresh rumours from Italy suggest the Max Verstappen-Mercedes switch has taken a step forward. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs With Toto Wolff keeping the Verstappen-to-Mercedes story alive, the F1 rumour mill is in overdrive as key figures openly discuss the future of both Max Verstappen and…

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Marilyn Monroe 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

Was Marilyn Monroe a genius who beat the system to become a star? Or was she a career driven narcissist who perpetuated the sexism of old Hollywood? And does she have a case to answer for the toxic beauty standards with still live with today. Hannah Platt, Janine Harouni and Tony Hawks join Russell Kane to ask - if we can't handle her at her most e…

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The 2025 F1 British Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS 27:48

1M ago27:48

27:48

F1 heads to Silverstone with the title fight heating up between the two McLarens before their home race. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Get ready for an in-depth British Grand Prix preview packed with predictions, strategy insights and the latest from the F1 grid. Sauber and Alpine’s surprising collaboration putting …

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The 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

McLaren conquered Spielberg and Red Bull walked away with nothing. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In this more raw race report than usual, there was a lot to unpack despite the leader of the race ultimately remaining the same from qualifying. McLaren’s pace was without doubt at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix as La…

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The Saddest Ends in F1 Team History 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Head to https://squarespace.com/lawvs to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code LAWVS Formula 1 has seen legendary teams rise to the top, but just as often, the sport delivers heartbreaking downfalls that leave a lasting impact. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In this video, we’re uncoverin…

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Red Bull Could Cut Liam Lawson After Silverstone 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

Red Bull’s shock Silverstone gamble could put Liam Lawson’s F1 dream on the line. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull's Helmut Marko is sending 17-year-old prodigy Arvid Lindblad into FP1 at the British Grand Prix and the ripple effect is huge. We break down how his Swedish-Indian roots and record-breaking F2 for…

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Father of bodybuilding, Joe Weider 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

You might not have heard of Joe Weider, but he was the man who invented modern bodybuilding. Formalised training, published magazines, birthed massive international competitions, and unearthed a megastar in Arnold Schwarzenegger. But was he a genius who built himself up from nothing to bring health and fitness mainstream? Or a charlatan who unleash…

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The 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

The 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal races of the season...as long as Max Verstappen can convert yet another win here! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs With the spotlight on Max Verstappen seeking a record FIFTH win around the most recent configuration of this track, the pressure …

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F1 - The Movie Review [SPOILERS] 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

My wife and I just left the theater after catching the F1 Movie. Here’s what you need to know before you see it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Get our honest thoughts on F1: The Movie. Sure, it's a bit of a cheese-fest, but it's of the charming kind! From its jaw-dropping visuals best experienced in IMAX to its surp…

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Mercedes Slams the Door Shut on Max Verstappen 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

Mercedes has slammed the door shut on any hopes of Max Verstappen joining their F1 team; and Toto Wolff’s latest comments make it clear why. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the shifting power dynamics at Mercedes, Toto Wolff’s tough stance on team culture …

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What If Verstappen Joined Mercedes? Plus 7 More F1 Sliding Doors 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

Head to https://squarespace.com/lawvs to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code LAWVS Imagine if just one decision or twist of fate had reshaped the world of Formula 1 as we know it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs In this video, we look at eight alternate F1 realities, each with the potent…

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Franco Colapinto Proves Alpine Made the Right Call 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

Franco Colapinto has closed the gap to Pierre Gasly just when Alpine faces its toughest season yet. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Why is Franco Colapinto turning heads in Formula 1 during a season where Alpine is struggling more than ever? Easy! With big changes shaking up the team, a drop in performance and uncerta…

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Could a UK Base Be Ferrari’s Boldest Move Yet? 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

Ferrari could be about to change how it goes racing, that is if Nico Rosberg in onto something. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Fresh rumours suggest Ferrari may finally shift part of its F1 operations to the UK, breaking tradition and putting the legendary team at the heart of Motorsport Valley near Silverstone, the …

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Mercedes CRUSH Red Bull by Stalling Russell Deal 23:29

2M ago23:29

23:29

In Canada, Mercedes pulled off the one strategy Red Bull can’t ignore: the charm offensive against Max Verstappen. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Toto Wolff is playing the long game, keeping Mercedes calm and composed while Red Bull deals with public drama and failed protests. In the midst of high-stakes politics, Ge…

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Robert Maxwell 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

Was Robert Maxwell the defiant outsider who came from nothing to join Britain's elite? Or was he a bullying maniac whose power went unchecked? Was he a pioneer in business and politics who was ahead of his time? Or was he a fraud who nicked his employees pensions? And, did the man whose family tragically died in the holocaust actually commit a war …

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Oscar Piastri has the room - Lando's lost it! 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

Oscar Piastri’s rise at McLaren just changed the F1 game...and it’s sending shockwaves through the paddock and his teammate. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Canada 2025 turned McLaren upside down! After a dramatic collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, one which ended the former's race alotogehter, the bala…

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The 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS 28:42

2M ago28:42

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Canada delivered the drama for both Mercedes AND McLaren. F1 2025 just got a whole lot more interesting after this Grand Prix. Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs From George Russell’s flawless drive and Kimi Antonelli’s first podium for Mercedes to a fiery and yet inevitable McLaren clash between Lando Norris and Os…

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The Lance Stroll Situation Is Getting Stranger 23:45

2M ago23:45

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The Lance Stroll situation at Aston Martin is raising more questions than answers as he returns to racing in Montreal under a cloud of secrecy and speculation. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Lance Stroll is back behind the wheel for the Canadian Grand Prix just days after wrist surgery, but fans and pundits are quest…

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