Best Midas Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Academy Award®–nominated filmmaker Connie Field Talks Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Documentary 19:07

2d ago19:07

19:07

Academy Award®–nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Connie Field joins The Sounds of Film to discuss her urgent new documentary Democracy Noir. The film examines how Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán systematically dismantled democratic institutions while maintaining power through popular support, nationalist rhetoric, and constitutional manipu…

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The Gardens of Piet Oudolf – Award-Winning Director Thomas Piper on The Sounds of Film 31:42

6d ago31:42

31:42

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with award-winning filmmaker Thomas Piper about his acclaimed documentary Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf. The film immerses viewers in the work of Piet Oudolf, the world’s most celebrated garden designer, whose visionary projects include New York’s High Line and Chicago’s Millennium…

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Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd 3:44

6d ago3:44

3:44

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘set’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…

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Internationally Acclaimed Director Yeo Siew Hua Talks Surveillance & Singapore on the SOUNDS OF FILM 21:08

9d ago21:08

21:08

The latest episode of The Sounds of Film spotlights director Yeo Siew Hua, whose new film Stranger Eyes is a gripping meditation on voyeurism, surveillance, and the fragility of family. Known internationally for his Locarno Golden Leopard–winning A Land Imagined, Yeo returns with a story that begins as a mystery about a missing child but evolves in…

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Classic Stories: Frankenstein 5:00

13d ago5:00

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘make’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learni…

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John Turturro Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ROMANCE & CIGARETTES on SOUNDS OF FILM 15:26

13d ago15:26

15:26

Acclaimed actor, writer, and director John Turturro will be a featured guest on The Sounds of Film this week to discuss the 20th anniversary screening of his musical dramedy “Romance & Cigarettes.” The special event takes place on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30pm at the Southampton Playhouse, marking the theater’s first-ever 35mm screening. Turturro h…

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Lee Child Talks IF JACK REACHER COULD SING on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 27:44

1M ago27:44

27:44

The Sounds of Film welcomes best-selling author and literary icon Lee Child, the creator of the Jack Reacher series, for a captivating conversation with host Tom Needham. Often hailed by The New York Times as “the best thriller writer of the moment,” Lee Child joins the show to discuss the intriguing new short film, “If Jack Reacher Could Sing,” wh…

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Classic Stories: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 3:50

1M ago3:50

3:50

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘sound’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …

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Director Gala Gracia Talks REMNANTS OF YOU & Stony Brook Film Festival 18:28

1M ago18:28

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Gala Gracia about her powerful debut feature, The Remnants of You. Set against the backdrop of a rural Aragonese Pyrenees life, the film tells the story of a young jazz musician who returns home following the sudden death of her father. What unfolds is a poignant exploration of …

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Classic Stories: David Copperfield 5:15

1M ago5:15

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘take’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …

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Moldova’s Vlad Bolgarin Talks UNDER THE SUN on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 17:48

1M ago17:48

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Vlad Bolgarin about his award-winning short film Place Under the Sun, a poignant story of a father and son trying to survive in Moldova’s largest market during the 2000s. The film, which blends stark realism with emotional depth, screens at the Stony Brook Film Festival on Satur…

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MONK IN PIECES: Director Billy Shebar Talks Meredith Monk & More 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Billy Shebar about his powerful new documentary, Monk in Pieces. The film explores the groundbreaking life and work of composer and performance artist Meredith Monk, a singular force in the world of contemporary music and interdisciplinary art. Premiering at the 2025 Berlin Inte…

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MIDAS MAN Screenwriter Talks Brian Epstein, Beatles & Jay Leno on SOUNDS OF FILM 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with screenwriter Brigit Grant about Midas Man, the highly anticipated biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Known as the “Fifth Beatle,” Epstein was the visionary who discovered The Beatles and helped launch them into global superstardom. The film, directed by Joe Stephenson and featuring…

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DEATH & TAXES with director Justin Schein on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

On this episode of The Sounds of Film, director Justin Schein joins host Tom Needham to discuss his powerful new documentary, DEATH & TAXES: My Father, Our Family and the Cost of the American Dream. The feature-length film, co-directed by Schein and Robert Edwards, will open in U.S. theaters on July 18 at New York’s IFC Center, presented by 8 Above…

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Director Ramon Zürcher Talks THE SPARROW AND THE CHIMNEY on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 33:19

2M ago33:19

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, Swiss filmmaker Ramon Zürcher joins Tom Needham to discuss his haunting new feature, The Sparrow in the Chimney. As the final installment in his acclaimed “animal trilogy” — following The Strange Little Cat and The Girl and the Spider — this powerful psychodrama delves into the emotional undercurrents of a fam…

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Classic Stories: Oliver Twist 4:32

2M ago4:32

4:32

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘light’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …

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48 LAWS OF POWER: A “Classic” Conversation with Robert Greene & Tom Needham 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

This classic SOUNDS OF FILM podcast presents an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between host Tom Needham and acclaimed author Robert Greene, best known for his bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power. In this wide-ranging discussion, Greene shares insights into genetics, Buddhism, and the dynamics of power that shape human behavior. Rober…

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Classic Stories: Red Riding Hood 4:39

2M ago4:39

4:39

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of 'cut' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learning…

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Archipelago New York: A Conversation with Filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

This episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky, director of the three-part documentary series Archipelago New York. Loosely based on his book of the same name, the series follows a poetic and urgent journey by sailboat through the often-overlooked island world that surrounds New York City. The…

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Krishna Das on a “Classic” SOUNDS OF FILM 31:30

2M ago31:30

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This classic SOUNDS OF FILM interview with Krishna Das offers an in-depth conversation with the artist known as the “chant master of American yoga.” Blending the ancient tradition of kirtan with modern musical elements and universally appealing melodies, Krishna Das has brought devotional chanting from yoga studios into mainstream concert halls. As…

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Classic Stories: The Hound of the Baskervilles 4:42

2M ago4:42

4:42

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of 'dead' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…

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Judy Irving’s DARK CIRCLE: The Dangerous Intersection of Nuclear Power & Nuclear Energy 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

This classic episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with Tom Needham and acclaimed director Judy Irving about her powerful and deeply personal documentary, Dark Circle. The film examines the far-reaching consequences of the nuclear industry by tracing the often-hidden journey of plutonium—from weapons manufacturing to energ…

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Classic Stories: The Piper of Hamelin 5:41

3M ago5:41

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of 'pay' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…

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Classic Stories: Hansel and Gretel 4:08

3M ago4:08

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of 'turn' - in 5 minutes. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popu…

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Harley Flanagan & The Cro-Mags: WIRED FOR CHAOS 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

On this episode of The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham welcomes punk rock legend Harley Flanagan, founder of the iconic hardcore band Cro-Mags. As a pivotal figure in the New York City Hardcore scene, Harley shares his remarkable story of music, mayhem, and personal redemption. Harley is the subject of the new documentary Wired for Chaos, which tr…

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Classic Stories: The Lost World 6:07

3M ago6:07

6:07

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 16 uses of 'lose’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inclu…

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Slumlord Millionaire: Steph Ching, Ellen Martinez & the Battle for Housing Justice 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

On today’s episode of The Sounds of Film with Tom Needham, we turn our focus to Slumlord Millionaire, a gripping new documentary that recently captured the Audience Award at DOC NYC. Directed by Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez, the film profiles the fearless tenants, community activists, and legal advocates standing up against predatory landlords an…

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BEWITCHED: A Tribute to Elizabeth Montgomery with Author Herbie J Pilato 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

On this special episode of The Sounds of Film, we honor the 30th anniversary of Elizabeth Montgomery’s passing with author and television historian Herbie J Pilato. A longtime friend of the iconic Bewitched actress, Pilato reflects on her life and legacy through his acclaimed biographies Twitch Upon a Star and The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery. He…

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THE SIMPSONS’ Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta Talk “The Long Goodbye” on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM 32:10

3M ago32:10

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On this “Classic”episode of THE SOUNDS OF FILM PODCAST, Tom Needham welcomes Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, the creative team behind The Long Goodbye, a witty and haunting noir that reimagines 1940s Los Angeles through a pandemic-era lens. Castellaneta, best known as the voice of Homer Simpson, stars as Marlowe Phillips, a Jewish detective and r…

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Classic Stories: The Red Shoes 5:33

3M ago5:33

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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Film Editing: Unraveling the Mystery with Director Chad Freidrichs on The Sounds of Film 46:24

3M ago46:24

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On the next episode of the SOUNDS OF FILM Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Chad Freidrichs about his groundbreaking new documentary, The Cinema Within. The film explores a fascinating question: Why does film editing work so seamlessly on our brains? Featuring insights from legendary editor Walter Murch, film historian David Bord…

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YOU WILL OWN NOTHING: TV Financial Commentator Carol Roth on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM 35:26

3M ago35:26

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Carol Roth joins Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film to discuss her provocative book, You Will Own Nothing, which exposes a coordinated global push by governments, powerful tech companies, financial institutions, and elites to gain control of finite resources and restrict public access to them. The book acts as a vital guide for individuals seeking t…

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Classic Stories: Romeo and Juliet 5:30

3M ago5:30

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'cross’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts in…

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RON DELSENER PRESENTS: A Conversation with Director Jake Sumner on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 23:18

4M ago23:18

23:18

This week, The Sounds of Film with Tom Needham features an exclusive conversation with filmmaker Jake Sumner, the director of the acclaimed documentary Ron Delsener Presents. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, chronicles the extraordinary 60-year career of Ron Delsener, the iconic concert promoter behind New York City’s most le…

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Classic Stories: The Phantom of the Opera 5:58

4M ago5:58

5:58

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 11 uses of 'stage'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts in…

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Don McLean: American Pie & More on a Classic SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham 42:11

4M ago42:11

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Music legend Don McLean joins Tom Needham for a special episode of The Sounds of Film on WUSB. Don McLean is the iconic singer/songwriter behind the classic anthem “American Pie,” a song that continues to resonate across generations. Ranked number five on the Recording Industry of America and NEA’s Song of the Century list, “American Pie” remains o…

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Classic Stories: A Tale of Two Cities 5:52

4M ago5:52

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 15 uses of 'time'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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Eric Andersen Talks Dylan, Warhol & THE SONGPOET on Tom Needham’s Sounds of Film 34:53

4M ago34:53

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This week on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM, the spotlight is on iconic troubadour Eric Andersen, the poetic voice of the Greenwich Village folk scene. In a revealing and wide-ranging interview, Andersen opens up about his encounters with cultural titans like Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Brian Epstein, and Lou Reed, while reflecting on the personal and pr…

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Grandmaster Caz Talks WILD STYLE on SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham 26:26

4M ago26:26

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Today’s guest on the SOUNDS OF FILM Classic Episode is legendary hip hop star, Grandmaster Caz. He will be discussing his involvement in the hip hop films ‘Wild Style’ and Ice-T’s ‘The Art of Rap.’ In 2008, Grandmaster Caz was inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame. He was also inducted into the Technics DJ Hall of Fame in 1999.…

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Academic Freedom with Amy Wax 55:53

4M ago55:53

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film Podcast, host Tom Needham speaks with Amy Wax, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Before entering academia, Wax served as Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she argued 15 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. A scholar with an extraordina…

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BLANQUITA Director Fernando Guzzoni on a “CLASSIC” SOUNDS with Tom Needham 23:35

4M ago23:35

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BLANQUITA Director Fernando Guzzoni Up Next on a CLASSIC SOUNDS with Tom Needham Podcast BLANQUITA was Chile’s Official Oscar entry for 2022 for International Best Film Category, and will release it in New York and Los Angels on December 9, 2022. The film had its world premier in the Horizons section of the 2022 Venice Film Festival, winning the Be…

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Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds 5:23

4M ago5:23

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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DUSTY & STONES’ Gazi “Dusty” Simelane & Director Jesse Rudoy on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 33:21

4M ago33:21

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This week on SOUNDS, we welcome filmmaker Jesse Rudoy and one half of the extraordinary country duo, Gazi “Dusty” Simelane, to discuss their inspiring new documentary Dusty & Stones. The film shines a spotlight on Dusty and his cousin Linda “Stones” Msibi, two musicians from the African Kingdom of Eswatini, who set out on an unforgettable journey f…

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JIMMY IN SAIGON: A Conversation with Director Peter McDowell on SOUNDS 28:36

4M ago28:36

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This week’s episode of SOUNDS features an extraordinary conversation with filmmaker Peter McDowell, who shares the emotional story behind his documentary Jimmy in Saigon. The film, which has earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit, unearths the hidden life of McDowell’s brother Jimmy, a young Vietnam veteran who died mysteriously in Saigon …

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Classic Stories: The 39 Steps 5:27

4M ago5:27

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts incl…

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James Corbett & The New World Order on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 1:07:14

4M ago1:07:14

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In this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham speaks with investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker James Corbett, the creator of The Corbett Report. Known for his in-depth reporting on geopolitics, media manipulation, and global power structures, Corbett brings his independent research to a wide audience through documentaries, articles, and…

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Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream 5:58

5M ago5:58

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts …

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Josh Rogin Talks Joe Rogan, Trump & China on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 33:43

5M ago33:43

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This episode of the SOUNDS Podcast features a classic conversation from The Sounds of Film archive with Josh Rogin, columnist for the Washington Post’s Global Opinions section and political analyst for CNN. Rogin, who also appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, joins host Tom Needham to discuss his groundbreaking book, Chaos Under Heaven, which delv…

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Classic Stories: Animal Farm 5:14

5M ago5:14

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘work’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts i…

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The Story of WHFS & Freeform Radio with Jay Schlossberg on SOUNDS with Tom Needham 38:13

5M ago38:13

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On this episode of SOUNDS, host Tom Needham speaks with first-time director Jay Schlossberg about his long-awaited documentary Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM. The film takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the golden era of freeform progressive FM radio, spotlighting the legendary WHFS station that broadcast from Bethesda, Mar…

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