Best Luke Tower Podcasts (2025)

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Listener Q&A Special - #154 47:23

5h ago47:23

47:23

This week, Fred, Liam, and Luke have reunited and are doing something a little different... a listener question-and-answer episode! Stay tuned for some excellent construction industry related topics, mixed with some banter-fuelled answers. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https:/…

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This Huge Hole Should've Been America's Tallest Skyscraper - #153 43:50

7d ago43:50

43:50

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "This Huge Hole Should've Been America's Tallest Skyscraper". Liam is away this week, so it's just Fred & Luke discussing the new skyscrapers that are rising from the remains of the Chicago Spire. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here…

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EP 15 The Ghosts of Monto: Terry Fagan on 1950s Dublin 53:32

7d ago53:32

53:32

Terry Fagan is a renowned Irish local historian and storyteller from Dublin’s North Inner City. Born in the 1950s and raised in the historic heart of what was once Europe’s largest red-light district, the Monto, Fagan witnessed firsthand the rapid transformation, and often erasure, of the surrounding Dublin tenements and their culture. He is, to th…

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France’s Tour Triangle Takes Shape - #152 47:58

14d ago47:58

47:58

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: France’s Tour Triangle takes shape = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdi8WcsP_P/?img_index=1 Benfica's stadium overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMaKvPgMMTr/?img_index=1 China’s Sany IROOTECH HQ nears completion = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqglwcM1Hh/?img_index=1 We end the s…

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Bangkok’s New Lantern District - #151 45:05

21d ago45:05

45:05

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Bangkok’s new lantern district = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIqEf6svWQ/?img_index=1 Paraguay’s tallest new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMOTfUfsxbR/?img_index=1 Wimbledon’s massive expansion = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYSNQBsgzq/?img_index=1 We end the show with …

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SFBRP #570 – Stanisław Lem – Solaris 46:43

25d ago46:43

46:43

Luke and Juliane discuss Solaris by Stanisław Lem. Trigger Warning: Luke has “explored his own labyrinth of dark passages and secret chambers.” See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukebu…

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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum Takes Shape - #150 38:09

28d ago38:09

38:09

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum takes shape = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMAinkSMxag/ Thessaloniki’s eagle-inspired stadium = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMF5yFDMskp/?img_index=1 Shanghai’s new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGnsbxslmj/?img_index=1 This episode is spon…

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How THE LINE Will Be Built - #149 44:36

1M ago44:36

44:36

This week, we're trying something a little different and discussing this week's news in construction. Together, we cover: Saudi Arabia reveals more construction details for THE LINE = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLmzH2xtMg9/ Los Angeles spends $720M on an art gallery = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLkJjQ9M0hz/?img_index=1 Copenhagen set for a cracki…

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Is this Europe’s Most Disastrous Airport Ever? - #148 47:27

1M ago47:27

47:27

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Is this Europe’s Most Disastrous Airport Ever?". Liam is away this week, so it's just Fred & Luke asking, is Ciudad Real the most disastrous airport ever? This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdR Later in the ep…

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SFBRP #569 – Kaliane Bradley – The Ministry of Time 1:14:32

2M ago1:14:32

1:14:32

Luke reviews The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, the Goodreads Winner for Readers’ Favorite Science Fiction of 2024, which means it isn’t actually good science fiction but is pretty competent at the other things it’s trying to be. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here:…

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Why New York’s Leaning Skyscrapers Don’t Fall Over - #147 42:49

2M ago42:49

42:49

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why New York’s Leaning Skyscrapers Don’t Fall Over". Together, we're dissecting one of NYC's most unusual towers... two skyscrapers that lean into each other - because they have to. This is the story behind the American Copper Building. This episode is sponsored by Snaptrude. Try Snaptrude for f…

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SFBRP #568 – Orson Scott Card – Speaker for the Dead – Ender’s Saga #2 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Luke rereads Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card to see if it should be on the SFBRP Must-Read List, and with Juliane discusses how Some Desperate Glory fails to live up to its predecessors. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support…

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Why America is Hollowing Out a Mountain - #146 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why America is Hollowing Out a Mountain". Together, we're discussing how America is building something huge inside an old gold mine... this is the DUNE episode - no, not THAT Dune, the 'Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment' episode. Later in the episode, we cover: Construction works complete at …

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The Grenfell Tower Fire: London’s High-Rise Scandal - #145 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Grenfell Tower Fire: London’s High-Rise Scandal". For this very important and sobering episode of the podcast, we thought it would be best to bring in The B1M Senior Content Producer, Adam Savage as a guest due to working on the aforementioned video. Together, we discuss why the UK's worst b…

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SFBRP #567 – Emily Tesh – Some Desperate Glory 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Luke tells Juliane about Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh, a novel that started strong with lots of promise but left him disappointed, annoyed, underwhelmed and generally feeling other negative emotions. Also this won the best novel Hugo award, so there’s a bit of that to talk about too. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp…

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A Little Quiz Never Hurt Anyone (Except Fred) - #144 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

This week, the infamous World’s Best Construction Podcast QUIZ returns in a Fred Vs Liam special. Is this our best game show episode yet? This episode is sponsored by ETHOSystems. If your projects are getting more complex but your systems aren’t keeping up, book a discovery call with ETHOSystems today: https://bit.ly/43TvttU Later in the episode, w…

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The Secret Race to Save a New York Skyscraper From Collapse - #143 52:39

3M ago52:39

52:39

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Secret Race to Save a New York Skyscraper From Collapse". In 1978, New York City came close to destruction... this is the story behind the Citigroup Center. This episode is sponsored by AMD. Try AMD Ryzen™ ThreadRipper™ here 👉 https://bit.ly/43GMEQi Later in the episode, we cover: Singapore’…

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SFBRP #566 – J R R Tolkien – The Return of the King – The Lord of the Rings #3 1:22:58

3M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Part 3 of our discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on The Return of the King, what it means to be a good man or a good king, lessons learned by the hobbits and us during their adventures, and a final review of the reading experience 30 years on from Luke’s first time through. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/…

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Spain's $100M Mega Build Broke Every Rule - #142 49:31

3M ago49:31

49:31

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Spain's $100M Mega Build Broke Every Rule". Together, we discuss how The Guggenheim Bilbao changed construction forever. Later in the episode, we cover: Designs for London’s Queen Elizabeth II Memorial = https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXLPjeM4Ke/?img_index=1 We end the show with an email from Jaso…

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SFBRP #565 – J R R Tolkien – The Two Towers – The Lord of the Rings #2 1:25:58

3M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Part 2 of Luke and Juliane’s discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on The Two Towers, the power of wizards, action vs fights vs battles vs sieges, a diversion on Ents, and who is tempted by the One Ring. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/m…

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SFBRP #564 – J R R Tolkien – The Fellowship of the Ring – The Lord of the Rings #1 1:19:17

3M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Part 1 of Luke and Juliane’s discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on the audiobook performance by Andy Serkis, appreciation for the first movie in the trilogy, how Tom Bombadil can be so annoying, and Luke takes a stab at the question “what even are elves?” See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See…

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The World’s Tallest Hotel - #141 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Insane View From the World’s Tallest Hotel". Together, we breakdown the construction of another UAE world record breaking project, The Ciel, Dubai Marina. This is how the wind shapes our tallest buildings. Later in the episode, we cover: Miami’s next supertall skyscraper = https://www.instag…

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Why Europe is Building a $34BN Transport Mega-Hub - #140 40:02

4M ago40:02

40:02

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Europe is Building a $34BN Transport Mega-Hub". Together, we breakdown the construction of Poland's 'CPK' (Central Communications Port), which will be one of the biggest travel centres anywhere on the planet. Later in the episode, we cover: Progress on Milan’s CityWave project = https://www.…

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The Insane Tunnels Under Big Ben - #139 40:40

4M ago40:40

40:40

This week, LUKE'S BACK and we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Insane Tunnels Under Big Ben". Together, we breakdown the construction of Central London's Portcullis House AND Westminster Underground station upgrade - this not your average construction project! Later in the episode, we cover: Osaka 2025 Expo opens = https://www.instagram.…

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My BIG FAT Greek Metro - #138 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

This week, Fred Mills and Liam Marsh dig into The B1M's video on Greece's $3BN new metro system. Later in the episode, we cover: China's new Zaha Hadid-designed sports centre Athens' major airport expansion We end the show with a message from Jason Methfessel. Get in touch! [email protected] www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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SFBRP #563 – Tolkien – The Silmarillion 1:19:02

5M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

Luke delves into The Silmarillion for the first time, and talks to Juliane about myth creation, map confusion, and the genealogy of a silver tree. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/luk…

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The Epic Plan to DEMOLISH The $160BN International Space Station - #137 43:11

5M ago43:11

43:11

This week, Fred Mills and Liam Marsh dig into The B1M's huge new video all about the plan to demolish the International Space Station (ISS) with the help of a specially modified SpaceX rocket. Later in the episode, we cover: Georgia's Zaha Hadid-designed skyscraper Adelaide's first-ever skyscraper This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more ab…

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EP 14 Patrick Cockburn: on Syria and Ukraine 56:41

5M ago56:41

56:41

“The Christians are frightened, the Alawites are frightened” It has been one year since Cassandra Voices forayed into podcasting. The guest for our podcast’s first-ever episode — the extraordinary journalist Patrick Cockburn — returns to talk with Luke Sheehan through Syria, Ukraine and Gaza, and his recent writings on these wars. Host: Luke Sheeha…

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The Railroad That Could CRIPPLE America's Economy - #136 41:57

5M ago41:57

41:57

This week, Fred Mills and Liam Marsh dig into The B1M's epic new video on US infrastructure, produced with Amtrak and Procore. Luke Bligh is recovering from an operation and we wish him all the best! Later in the episode, we cover: Manchester United's £2BN new stadium Seoul's convention centre upgrade Get in touch! [email protected] www.TheB1M.com…

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The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics Superpower - #135 35:52

5M ago35:52

35:52

This week, Fred and Liam dig into The B1M's latest video, all about "The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics Superpower". Luke is sadly unwell this week. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery! Later in the episode, we cover: Bhutan's new airport - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG052lOM5G9/?img_index=1 London’s 85 Gracechurch Street skyscrape…

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SFBRP #562 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – Alien Clay 1:05:11

5M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Juliane finished Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky and so Luke joins her to discuss academic politics, totalitarian politics, aliens, and clay. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukebur…

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Why Berlin Built a $7BN Empty Airport - #134 39:17

5M ago39:17

39:17

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Berlin Built a $7BN Empty Airport". Luke is away for this episode, so Fred and Liam breakdown the turbulent 30-year journey of Brandenburg Airport, in Berlin, Germany. Later in the episode, we cover: Naples set to get a major new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlO2yhsXg_/?img_index=…

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EP 13 Philip McDonagh: 'We Urgently Need a Global Vision' 55:59

5M ago55:59

55:59

In a turbulent period in European history, and beyond, we are delighted to draw on the sage input of the former Irish ambassador to Russia, Philip McDonagh, who also worked for a long period on the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland. He explores the possibilities for a lasting, inclusive peace between Russia and Ukraine. H…

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SFBRP #561 – Alastair Reynolds – Terminal World 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

Luke revisits Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds, and tells Juliane about the four different levels of understanding available to discover and enjoyment to be had. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially v…

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The Hidden Voices of History: Dr. Amanda Podany on Non-Elite Experiences in the Ancient World 48:23

5M ago48:23

48:23

In this episode of Digital Hammurabi, host Megan Lewis welcomes Dr. Amanda Podany, a renowned expert in ancient history, particularly focusing on Assyria and Mesopotamia during the Middle and Late Bronze Age. Together, they delve into the challenges of uncovering the lives of non-elite individuals in the ancient past, a topic Dr. Podany explores in…

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Why China is Building a New Road to Russia - #133 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why China is Building a New Road to Russia". In the mountains where Europe meets Asia, a controversial highway is under construction. For the first time on the podcast, we're discussing big infrastructure in Georgia (the country, not the US state!) This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn mor…

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Inside Europe's $1BN Abandoned Mega-Build - #132 37:02

6M ago37:02

37:02

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside Europe's $1BN Abandoned Mega-Build". Together, we talk about Fred's experiences of going inside one of Europe’s biggest abandoned buildings, the one of a kind ICC Berlin. Later in the episode, we cover: GCHQ share rare construction images with The B1M = https://www.instagram.com/p/DF94xiC…

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SFBRP #560 – David Zindell – Neverness – A Requiem for Homo Sapiens #0 55:35

6M ago55:35

55:35

Luke talks to Juliane about Neverness by David Zindell, an epic space opera from 1988 which for years he considered one of his favourite science fiction novels, and debates adding it to the SFBRP Must Read List. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/m…

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Delayed: Japan’s $64BN Levitating Bullet Trains are no Longer on Track - #131 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent long-form video "Delayed: Japan’s $64BN Levitating Bullet Trains are no Longer on Track". Liam's away this week, so Fred and Luke are dissecting Japan's super-fast Maglev future that might be on the rails. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble here: bit.ly/4gUimx3 , and Te…

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The $3BN Mega Dam That Changes the Weather - #130 43:49

6M ago43:49

43:49

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "The $3BN Mega Dam That Changes the Weather". In short, India's record-breaking new infrastructure project is absolutely massive. Later in the episode, we cover: London Heathrow’s third runway resurrected = https://www.instagram.com/p/DFaGKF7MzGm/?img_index=1 Saudi Arabia finishes carving a …

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EP 12 My Mother (at the Time) 1:25:00

7M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

‘My Mother (at the Time)’ is a special episode of our Cassandra Voices podcast, fitting for an installment that marks the one year point since its inception. For this episode, host Luke Sheehan travelled to Amsterdam to interview the Irish critic, art historian and Joycean named Patrick Healy. A brilliant scholar, Healy was born to an unmarried mot…

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Overbudget: Britain's $57BN Nuclear Nightmare - #129 52:18

7M ago52:18

52:18

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "Overbudget: Britain's $57BN Nuclear Nightmare". In this episode, the lads ask what went wrong at Hinkley Point C — Europe's largest construction site. Later in the episode, we cover: China’s new Zaha Hadid-designed cultural centre = https://www.instagram.com/p/DELO6xmu-HM/?img_index=1 Harva…

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SFBRP #559 – George R Stewart – Earth Abides 48:25

7M ago48:25

48:25

Luke and Juliane share their thoughts on Earth Abides by George R Stewart, an influential post-apocalyptic novel from 1949. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesk…

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How This Nazi Megastructure Became Luxury Apartments - #128 46:30

7M ago46:30

46:30

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "How This Nazi Megastructure Became Luxury Apartments". In this poignant episode of the podcast, we ask ourselves how to deal with buildings of a dark past... Later in the episode, we cover: Manila’s new skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnvxKMsmOz/?img_index=1 London’s Southbank de…

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SFBRP #558 – Micaiah Johnson – Those Beyond the Wall – Space Between Worlds #2 44:11

7M ago44:11

44:11

Luke tells Juliane why Those Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnson ended up on his did-not-finish list, and why it was such a disappointment after The Space Between Worlds. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financia…

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Top 25 Construction Megaprojects of 2025 - #127 46:16

7M ago46:16

46:16

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "Top 25 Construction Megaprojects of 2025". We'll give you 25 chances to guess what this episode is about... either way, it’s going to be a massive year for construction. Later in the episode, we cover: China’s Heatherwick-designed new district completes = https://www.instagram.com/p/DDu53Er…

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Big Fat QUIZ of 2024 - #126 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

This week, the QUIZ returns with a special variety gameshow episode covering 2024 in construction. Enjoy one of our funniest and unhinged episodes yet! We end the show with multiple messages and emails. Get in touch! [email protected] www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SFBRP #557 – Dune: Part Two (2024) – Dune #2 1:02:38

8M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Luke and Juliane discuss the second instalment in what they now realise is a Dune movie trilogy, Dune: Part 2 (2024). To keep the full story fresh in their minds, Luke re-read the novel and they both rewatched Dune: Part 1. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: […]…

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The $100BN Plan to Save Tokyo - #125 54:38

8M ago54:38

54:38

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent long-form video "The $100BN Plan to Save Tokyo". Together, the lads discuss Japan's epic plan to disaster-proof Tokyo. This episode is sponsored by InEight. Learn more about InEight here: https://bit.ly/3P2jKSG Later in the episode, we cover: Zaha Hadid’s latest skyscraper rises in China = https:/…

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EP 11 BONUS EXTRA "It is Abhorrent to Stage an Image" A Conversation with George Azar 50:26

8M ago50:26

50:26

Part 2 of "It is Abhorrent to Me to Stage a Picture…” A Conversation with George Azar Host: Luke Sheehan Music: Loafing Heroes - https://theloafingheroes.bandcamp.com George Azar: An Introduction George Azar was born in 1959, the descendant of Lebanese olive farmers who had set sail from Beirut a century earlier. They settled in South Philadelphi…

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