Best Mark Rees Podcasts (2025)

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EP156 Secrets of Craig-y-Nos Castle: Wales’ Most Haunted Gothic Mansion? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 47:54

16d ago47:54

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Why has Craig-y-Nos Castle drawn ghost hunters, psychics and TV crews for decades? What secrets still linger in its shadowy halls? Find out in the 5th anniversary episode of Ghosts and Folklore of Wales. This month, Mark returns to one of the UK’s most famously "most haunted" sites — a place so notorious it’s become part of British paranormal legen…

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Warfare Around the World with Josh Provan 1:30:09

6h ago1:30:09

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Join our Email List! Historian, author, and award winning history blogger Josh Provan joins us on this episode to talk about 18th century warfare in the less talked about parts of the world. Together we explore the military tactics of India and China, the isolation policies of Japan, the conquest of the Hawaiian Islands and much more! Text the show…

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Steven Boland - Acrow Limited (ASX:ACF) 32:53

3h ago32:53

32:53

🚧💡 Get an inside look at Acrow Limited's innovative approach to Formwork, Scaffolding and Industrial Access. CEO Steven Boland discusses their growth, engineering expertise, and exciting projects on the horizon. Watch on YouTube The guest or company has contributed to the cost of production of this episode. Level up your investing with Sharesight, …

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Attack the Ball Not Your Wealth - Slava Platkov | Dimensional Fund Advisors 39:01

3d ago39:01

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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Slava Platkov, Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors’ Sydney office to talk about his journey from Ukraine to Australia, his semi-professional football days, and to explain factor-based investing. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/slava-pla…

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Lesbian Dilemmas and Blocked Toilets with Courtney Buchner | Ep 13 48:50

3d ago48:50

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On this episode of My Bad, Morgan Rees welcomes comedian and writer Courtney Buchner for a wild, glitter-filled ride through queer identity, bonkers family dynamics, and the questionable art of dissertation bedazzling. They chat modeling delusions, toy drawer diplomacy, and a LOT of blocked toilets. It’s all painfully honest, tragically hilarious, …

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Conversations in Philosophy: 'The Will to Believe' by William James 17:29

5d ago17:29

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Most of what we believe we believe on faith, even those beliefs we hold to be based on scientific fact. This assertion lies at the heart of William James’s essay ‘The Will to Believe’, originally delivered as a lecture and intended not so much as a defence of religion as an attack on anti-religion. James’s target was the ‘rugged and manly school of…

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Show 357. Mims Davies 56:56

4d ago56:56

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Mims Davies Prepare to be blown away. Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour. What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership was for people like her? How do the Tories stave off the threat from Reform and assert their dominance as the party of the righ…

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Open Relationships & Queer Appropriation | Jack Barry | Ep 12 53:37

10d ago53:37

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Morgan Rees is joined by the brilliantly funny Jack Barry (@iamjackbarry) for a wild, cringe-filled ride through queerness, open relationships, psychedelic mice, haunted urinals, and comedy-induced trauma. They get very honest about love, sex, shame, and growing up awkward—all delivered with perfect queer storm. 💥 Watch Jack’s YouTube special Don't…

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Hedge Fund Strategies for Beginners - Bob Elliott | Unlimited Funds 40:04

10d ago40:04

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In this episode I'm joined by Bob Elliott the co-founder and CEO of Unlimited Funds, for an eye-opening exploration of hedge funds and their role in modern investing. With years of experience as a macro investor at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge, breaking down complex concepts into actionable insights for inves…

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Novel Approaches: 'Aurora Leigh' by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 17:55

12d ago17:55

17:55

‘I want to write a poem of a new class — a Don Juan, without the mockery and impurity,’ Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote to a friend in 1844, ‘and admitting of as much philosophical dreaming and digression (which is in fact a characteristic of the age) as I like to use.’ The poem she had in mind turned out to be her verse novel, Aurora Leigh, publi…

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Show 356. Nick Thomas-Symonds 58:22

12d ago58:22

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Nick Thomas-Symonds Nick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal. So what's in the deal and what impact will it have? And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done? This is a superb behind-the-scenes account of high-level negotiations. COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield) https://www.sheffie…

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The Birth of the Continental Army with John U. Rees 1:11:25

14d ago1:11:25

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Sign Up for our Newsletter! The United States Army is celebrating its 250th birthday this year. But what did it look like when it was first created? In this episode we are joined by our friend, author and historian, John Rees. Together we explore the birth of the Continental Army and men who served in it. Referenced Materials They Were Good Soldier…

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Show 395. Kemi Badenoch 1:17:13

17d ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Kemi Badenoch The Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview. Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems. It's a fascinating hour assessing how the Conservatives move on from their record in government. We tackle all the big questions.…

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Finding the Funny in Immigration Law | Sikisa | Ep 11 43:04

17d ago43:04

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Welcome to another hilarious and heartfelt episode of My Bad with Morgan Rees – the LGBTQ+ millennial comedy podcast where we celebrate rough edges, real talk, and riotous laughter. This week, Morgan is joined by the unstoppable Sikisa, a UK-based comedian, cabaret artist, and part-time immigration lawyer (yes, really!). We dive into Sikisa's doubl…

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From Glassy to Guru | Geoff Wilson - Wilson Asset Management 1:01:04

17d ago1:01:04

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In this episode I sit down with Geoff Wilson, the founder, chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management. He has over 45 years of experience in investment markets, managing over $5.8 billion for more than 130,000 retail investors through nine listed investment companies (LICs) and two unlisted funds. We chatted about his journey…

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Love and Death: 'In Memoriam' by Tennyson 12:28

19d ago12:28

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Tennyson described 'In Memoriam' as ‘rather the cry of the whole human race than mine’, and the poem achieved widespread acclaim as soon as it was published in 1850, cited by Queen Victoria as her habitual reading after the death of Prince Albert. Its subject is the death in 1833 of Tennyson’s friend Arthur Hallam at the age of 22, and in its 131 s…

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128 - Ricardo Autobahn - His Airwolf Was Quite Good 1:12:20

23d ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician Ricardo Autobahn, who's hurtling across America on speeded-up film in search of Ed Starink's budget synthesiser albums, The Big Bus, T…

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Fiction and the Fantastic: Tales by Jan Potocki and Isak Dinesen 15:05

24d ago15:05

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‘With Potocki,’ Italo Calvino wrote, ‘we can understand that the fantastic is the exploration of the obscure zone where the most unrestrained passions of desire and the terrors of guilt mix together.’ The gothic is a central seam of the fantastic, and in this episode Marina and Adam turn to two writers in that mode who lived over a hundred years ap…

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The Battle of Hohenfriedberg 1:06:25

24d ago1:06:25

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In this episode of Prime & Load!, our very own Dr. Alex Burns unpacks the thrilling story of the Battle of Hohenfriedberg (1745). Another pivotal clash in the War of the Austrian Succession, Dr. Burns breaks down the masterful tactics employed by Frederick the Great’s Prussian forces against the Austrian and Saxon armies. From innovative cavalry ma…

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"My Sex Dreams Keep Getting Hijacked" | Jessie Nixon | Ep 10 47:02

24d ago47:02

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Sex Dreams… Then Pirates Ruin It | Queer Chaos, ADHD, Sad Girl Skincare w/ Jessie Nixon This week on My Bad, comedian and certified chaos merchant Jessie Nixon joins Morgan Rees to talk ADHD revelations, crying as skincare, awkward DMs, and the true enemy of female orgasm: PIRATES. Think Trusty Hogs meets Sibling Rivalry meets a sleep-deprived epis…

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The NZX - Small But Perfectly Formed | Oliver Mander from NZSA 42:51

24d ago42:51

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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Oliver Mander, the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA). As someone who’s passionate about investing and governance, Oliver offered a fascinating deep dive into the world of investing in New Zealand, a market that’s small but mighty. Blog post available at: https…

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Show 394. Guto Harri 1:07:42

26d ago1:07:42

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Guto Harri Guto has done it all. From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10. He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News. An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major …

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"Straight Men Love Flirting With Me" | Dan Wye | Ep 9 52:15

1M ago52:15

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🎤 "Straight Men Love Flirting With Me" – Dan Wye joins Morgan Rees on My Bad Podcast to talk about chaotic gigs, being a queer comedian in the UK scene, and his upcoming show at Soho Theatre (4th–7th June)! Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/seayon... This episode is packed with queer comedy, camp chaos, and honest chat about navigating comedy…

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Training the British Army with Dr. Paul Knight 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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With out guest Dr. Paul Knight we explore the training of the British Army. A British Army Officer himself Paul has studied how the army trained and prepared itself for war. Referenced Materials A Very Fine Regiment, The 47th Foot during the American War of Independance, 1773-1783, Paul Knight With Zeal and Bayonets Only, The British Army on Campai…

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Four Inches Into The Future - Andrew Page | Strawman 49:30

1M ago49:30

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In this episode I welcome back Andrew Page, the founder of Strawman.com, an online investment club for investors to exchange ideas and debate on buying companies on the ASX. Andrew attempts to uncover hidden gems in the Australian small and mid-cap sharemarket, blending meticulous research with a community-driven approach. His latest blog post, Fou…

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Conversations in Philosophy: 'Schopenhauer as Educator' by Friedrich Nietzsche 29:41

1M ago29:41

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For Nietzsche, Schopenhauer’s genius lay not in his ideas but in his heroic indifference, a thinker whose value to the world is as a liberator rather than a teacher, who shows us what philosophy is really for: to forget what we already know. ‘Schopenhauer as Educator’ was written in 1874, when Nietzsche was 30, and was published in a collection wit…

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Show 393. Dr Michelle Clement 50:37

1M ago50:37

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Delivery. It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens? Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group, King's College. She has written a new book 'The Art of Delivery: The Inside Story of How the Blair Government Transformed Britain’s Public Services'…

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"The Cruise Had A Cruising Deck" | Joe Sutherland | Ep 8 44:55

1M ago44:55

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🎙️ The Cruise Had A Cruising Deck | LGBTQ+ Comedy Podcast with Joe Sutherland. Comedian, actor and writer and all round brilliant person! In this side-splitting episode of our unapologetically queer comedy podcast, we sit down with stand-up comedian and certified twink of the people, Sam Lake, to unpack the chaotic overlap between repressed straigh…

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Embrace The Uncertainty - Jeff Sarti | Morton Wealth 45:47

1M ago45:47

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My guest this week is Jeff Sarti, CEO of Morton Wealth. Jeff is a CFA charterholder managing over $3 billion in assets, and the author of the Healthy Skeptic newsletter where he challenges conventional investing wisdom. We talked about true diversification, the risks of outdated strategies, and why alternative assets are stealing the spotlight. Blo…

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Novel Approaches: ‘North and South’ by Elizabeth Gaskell 25:04

1M ago25:04

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In North and South (1855), Margaret Hale is uprooted from her sleepy New Forest town and must adapt to life in the industrial north. Through her relationships with mill workers and a slow-burn romance with the self-made capitalist John Thornton, she is forced to reassess her assumptions about justice and propriety. At the heart of the novel are a s…

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Show 392. Alan Rhodes 59:55

1M ago59:55

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Alan Rhodes A few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide. How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead? Alan Rhodes has been a Labour councillor in Nottinghamshire for nearly 40 years. He understands the shifting politics of the county and the country. This is a fantastic analysis of…

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Mastering Intrinsic Value - Tony Kynaston | QAV Investing 38:34

2M ago38:34

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My guest in this episode is the always welcome Tony Kynaston from QAV. Today, we dove into intrinsic value and company valuations. Tony explained valuation as a heat map. No single number pins down a company’s worth. He uses multiple methods to gauge value. Companies get valued by assets or earnings. Think of your house—it’s valued by comparing rec…

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"Toxic Masculinity or Super Gay?" | Sam Lake | Ep 7 54:04

2M ago54:04

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🎙️ Toxic Masculinity or Super Gay? | LGBTQ+ Comedy Podcast with Sam Lake Is it toxic masculinity... or just super gay? 😏 In this side-splitting episode of our unapologetically queer comedy podcast, we sit down with stand-up comedian and certified twink of the people, Sam Lake, to unpack the chaotic overlap between repressed straight bros and flambo…

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Show 391. Wes Streeting - LIVE 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Wes Streeting - LIVE The Health Secretary is on cracking form as he defends Labour's progress so far but demonstrates a clear impatience to deliver change as quickly as possible. We discuss all the big questions: What is Labour getting right? Are the government scared of Reform? What is that cucumber for? It'll all make sense... COME AND SEE THE PO…

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Love and Death: Self-Elegies by Plath, Larkin, Hardy and more 14:05

2M ago14:05

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Philip Larkin was terrified of death from an early age; Thomas Hardy contemplated what the neighbours would say after he had gone; and Sylvia Plath imagined her own death in vivid and controversial ways. The genre of self-elegy, in which poets have reflected on their own passing, is a small but eloquent one in the history of English poetry. In this…

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The Battle of Fontenoy 56:20

2M ago56:20

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It's the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Fontenoy! Join us for a look into the battle, who fought it and the tactics they employed. Maps and more! Referenced Works Marshal of France, Jon Manchip White Fontenoy 1745, Cumberland's Blood Defeat, Michael McNally Fontenoy: France Dominating Europe, Denis Gandilhon Great Britain and the Defense of the…

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EP155 Ghosts, Goblins & Graveyard Dogs: A Paranormal Lucky Dip (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 26:41

2M ago26:41

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What kind of spectral creature leaps onto a corpse, rides in the hearse, and disappears into the mourners at the graveside? In this folkloric lucky dip of ghostly odds and ends, Mark Rees unearths the eerie tales too strange, too short, or too scattered to fit anywhere else… until now. Why did a grand Welsh mansion blaze with phantom lights long af…

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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "Get Your Singing Ringing Tree Here!" 1:57:50

2M ago1:57:50

1:57:50

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Juliet Brando will be getting out her binoculars for a look at some of Britain's …

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"Bollywood is so gay!" | Janak Nirmal | Ep 6 43:41

2M ago43:41

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🎬 Bollywood Is So Gay | Comedy LGBTQ+ Interview with Janak Nirmal In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of our LGBTQ podcast, we sit down with non-binary Indian actor and model Janak Nirmal to talk about all things Bollywood, gender identity, queer culture, and chaotic gay energy. From over-the-top film tropes to the real-life challenges of being…

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Always a bull market somewhere in Global Small Caps - Tobias Bucks | Ausbil 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

This is a fun conversation with Tobias Bucks, Portfolio Manager of Global Small Caps at Ausbil, that turned out to be one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve ever had. Tobias has a unique background in social anthropology, bringing a perspective to investing that was as refreshing as it was profound. What started as a discussion about global…

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Show 390. John McTernan 45:54

2M ago45:54

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Local Elections Analysis with John McTernan Why were the local elections so bad for Labour and how do they reverse their fortunes? Is there a ceiling on Nigel Farage's popularity? Does Labour lack confidence? This is a dose of mega political strategy with Tony Blair's former Political Secretary. It's electric. COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!…

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Fiction and the Fantastic: Stories by Franz Kafka 16:06

2M ago16:06

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In the stories of Franz Kafka we find the fantastical wearing the most ordinary, realist dress. Though haunted by abjection and failure, Kafka has come to embody the power and potential of literary imagination in the 20th century as it confronts the nightmares of modernity. In this episode, Marina Warner is joined by Adam Thirlwell to discuss the w…

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Special Announcement The Matt Forde Focus Group 0:39

2M ago0:39

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The Matt Forde Focus Group is my new comedy series for Radio 4 and tickets are now available! We are recording a run though on May 7th at The Bush Hall is London. For tickets visit sroaudiences.com or click on this link The Matt Forde Focus Group See you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Reenacting Hobby with Mark Canady 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Join us as we welcome our good friend Mark Canady for a discussion of the hobby of reenacting. Together, we talk about our impressions, why we do them, and how we approach this weird and wonderful hobby. Text the show! Follow is on X, Instagram, and Facebook! General Recommended Reading The Military Experience in the Age of Reason, By Christopher D…

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"Forged in Fires of Changing Rooms" - Michael May - Ep 5 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

Welcome to the queer comedy podcast My Bad with Morgan Rees, where chaotic good meets candid oversharing. This week, we’re joined by bisexual ex-football player and comedian Michael May for an unfiltered convo full of hot takes, tender chaos, and smart dumb laughs. We dive into pop culture, locker room myths, and life as a queer athlete—with best-f…

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It's Not The Robots Taking Over - Petra Bakosova from Hull Tactical 41:47

2M ago41:47

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I sat down with Petra Bakosova, portfolio manager at Hull Tactical to explore algorithmic trading and math-driven investing. Petra’s insights were sharp and accessible. Petra’s a math whiz. She studied applied mathematics in Bratislava, Slovakia and financial mathematics at the University of Chicago. Finance, not teaching, became her passion. She j…

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Conversations in Philosophy: 'My Station and Its Duties' by F.H. Bradley 14:44

2M ago14:44

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T.S. Eliot claimed that he learned his prose style from reading F.H. Bradley, and the poet wrote his PhD on the English philosopher at Harvard. Bradley’s life was remarkably unremarkable, as he spent his entire career as a fellow of Merton College, Oxford, where his only obligation was not to get married. Yet in over fifty years of slow, meticulous…

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Show 389. Julie Bindel 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here. This is a fascinating history not just of women's rights, but of the distinct needs of the lesbian and gay communities. If you've wondered how this issue became so big and how it's come to dominate so …

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#71: Harold Sackeim - The founding editor of Brain Stimulation and a founding figure in modern electroconvulsive therapy 2:01:33

2M ago2:01:33

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Today we had the privilege of speaking with a true pioneer in the field of neuropsychiatry and brain stimulation— Dr. Harold Sackeim. Dr. Sackeim is perhaps best known for his extensive research on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), but his contributions span a wide range of topics from treatment-resistant depression to the placebo effect in neurosti…

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Balancing Profit and Purpose | Darren Thompson - Equity Trustees 36:25

2M ago36:25

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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Darren Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Equity Trustees. We explored how a nearly 140-year-old firm like Equity Trustees stays nimble, the art of balancing profit with purpose, and practical advice for everyday Australians looking to grow their wealth. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesf…

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