Best Dan Bradbury Podcasts (2025)

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292: He Bought Back His Business 37:12

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13d ago37:12

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What if growth actually made your business harder, not easier? That’s exactly what happened to James Calderbank. He built a thriving fitness business, took investment to accelerate growth… and instantly felt like he’d lost control. If you've ever thought, “More money will solve this,” this s Check out the 3 Minute Business Audit & Valuation tool! T…

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1984 | Special Episode – Orwell’s Final Warning 16:59

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Episode Summary: In this special season finale, Jennifer and Dan unpack the viral clip known as Orwell’s Final Warning—a dramatic video that looks real but isn’t. Robot breaks down the truth behind the fake footage, then sticks around to explain Orwell’s obsession with sex, religion, and control. Jennifer and Dan reflect on what it’s been like read…

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1984 | Appendix - The Last Joke Orwell Ever Told 26:13

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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan tackle the appendix. No, not their appendices — Orwell’s. The “Principles of Newspeak” is often skipped, rarely understood, and strangely… hopeful? After three failed recording attempts, they ditched the usual format and came back with something new: a deep dive into what the appendix really is, why Orwell wrote it…

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1984 | Ch. 23.2 - You Don’t Even Notice You’ve Lost 27:59

7d ago27:59

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Winston sits quietly in the Chestnut Tree Café, haunted by what he’s lost… and what he’s learned to live without. In the final chapter of Orwell’s 1984, Jennifer and Dan reflect on what it means to give up—slowly, quietly, completely. From clumsy reunions to cold chess metaphors, they explore how authoritarianism doesn’t always need violence to win…

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Ribbons and Identity in Art History with Michaela Clarence 57:40

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Michaela Clarence to discuss Ribbons and identity throughout art history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest D…

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Robot will explain 1:21

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Today’s episode is a little different. There’s no chapter of 1984, but robot has something to say. We’ll be back next week with the finale. Thank you for listening. Thank you for staying.By Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – satirical storytellers, critics of book bans, and irreverent humorists exploring banned literature, challenged books, and other cultural controversies.

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1984 | Ch. 23.1 - Broken People, Broken World 26:16

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In Chapter 23.1 of George Orwell’s 1984, Winston sits alone with his gin, Julia’s ghost, and the hollow comfort of surrender. Jennifer and Dan explore how totalitarian control doesn’t always end in violence—sometimes it ends in apathy, routine, and the quiet erasure of everything that mattered. From chess metaphors to clumsy reunions, this episode …

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1984 | Ch. 22 - The Day Winston Chose Survival Over Love 26:46

20d ago26:46

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In Chapter 22 of George Orwell’s 1984, Winston meets Room 101. This is the place where censorship stops being an idea and starts gnawing on your face. Jennifer and Dan break down how totalitarian regimes use fear to crush free thought, why banned books like this still matter, and what happens when survival trumps love. From Orwell’s most terrifying…

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1984 | Ch. 21 - To Die Hating Them Was Freedom 33:43

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 21 of 1984 by George Orwell—a banned book that keeps feeling uncomfortably familiar. Winston has been broken, rebuilt, and fed just enough comfort to forget why he ever resisted. As he dreams of the golden country, the Party teaches him the final lesson: surrender isn’t enough. You hav…

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Emily Kam Kngwarray with Jane Dickins 55:27

22d ago55:27

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Jane Dickins, to discuss the incredible Australian First Nations artist, Emily Kam Kngwarray. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and …

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291: He Made Smart Moves… and Got His Dream Exit 40:46

23d ago40:46

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Most entrepreneurs say they want to exit someday. But when that day finally comes, very few walk away with what they hoped for. Alastair Broom did! He bootstrapped a business out of his own garage, scaled it over 15 years, and sold it for 5x profit with 95% of the cash paid upfront. And he didn’t start until he was 58 years old. In this episode, yo…

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1984 | Ch. 20.2 – Freedom Is Slavery, Ignorance Is Bliss, Humor Is Survival 34:39

27d ago34:39

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 20 of 1984 by George Orwell—a banned book that never stops feeling relevant. As Winston faces the ultimate gaslighting, O’Brien insists reality itself only exists because the Party says so. Orwell’s dystopian nightmare shows how censorship and propaganda can warp truth until nothing fe…

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1984 | Ch. 20 – Freedom Is Slavery (And Other Lies) 30:32

29d ago30:32

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In this episode of Banned Camp, the comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to understand why they were censored, Jennifer and Dan dig into the first part of Chapter 20 of 1984 by George Orwell. Winston enters the so-called “understanding” phase of his interrogation, where O’Brien finally reveals the Party’s true motive: power for its own…

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290: The Exit Strategy Brokers Don’t Want You to Know 29:03

1M ago29:03

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Curious what your business might really be worth? And what it would take to sell it for a premium price? Book your free Exit Discovery Call now and get clarity on your next best move: https://findyourleveragepoint.com/exit-discovery-callBy Dan Bradbury

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1984 | Ch. 19.3 - You Do Not Exist (But Big Brother Does) 33:26

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In Chapter 19.3 of 1984, things go from bad to flesh-zombie worse. O’Brien continues Winston’s psychological beatdown with Orwell’s signature brand of state-sanctioned gaslighting. Jennifer has a theory about promotion to the Inner Party, Dan gets haunted by the return of the dove from Season One, and Robot wants to know if you saw five fingers… or…

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1984 | Ch. 19.2 - The Price of Truth Is Pain 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Winston says four. The Party says five. The pain dial says... crank it to 90. This chapter is Orwell at his most brutal, and Dan and Jennifer are not okay. Gaslighting gets an upgrade, truth gets memory-holed, and we all learn the Party’s favorite math trick: reality = whatever they say it is. Dan considers giving in. Jennifer basically volunteers …

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Vivian Maier with Daniel Johnson Gray 58:05

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Daniel Johnson Gray to discuss the artist Vivian Maier. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest Details: Daniel Joh…

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1984 | Ch. 19.1 – Confess Everything, Even the Stuff You Didn’t Do 31:32

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Winston’s torture officially begins, and it’s brutal. Dan and Jennifer read through Orwell’s stomach-churning description of physical beatings, psychological torment, and Orwell’s scarily precise understanding of how to break a human being. Meanwhile, Robot weighs in on the sadism of cats, Jennifer confesses her love of surgery, and suspects Turnin…

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289: Are You Chasing Success at the Expense of Fulfillment? 27:20

1M ago27:20

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In this week’s podcast, Will Polston joins me for a brutally honest conversation about the darker side of success: identity loss, suicidal thoughts, burnout, and the mental crash that follows the big payday. But this isn’t a doom-and-gloom session. We also cover the real antidote—how to rediscover purpose, reset expectations, and rewire your mindse…

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1984 | Ch. 18.2 – Loudly, Abundantly, and Very Strongly 31:27

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan finish Chapter 18 of 1984, and it’s a brutal one. Winston meets a series of broken people—including the tragically loyal Parsons—and we get a chilling glimpse into the cruelty of Room 101. There’s blood, betrayal, and even an unflushable toilet. Jennifer wonders how far people will go to save themsel…

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1984 | Ch. 18.1 - Welcome to the Place with No Darkness 33:58

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Winston’s in the Ministry of Love now—where the lights never turn off, the telescreens scream at your pockets, and your cellmate might be a footnote from Rudyard Kipling. Jennifer tracks the collapse of Winston’s thoughts as hunger, fear, and silence begin to unravel him. Dan wonders if resistance could be as simple as taking a leak on a telescreen…

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1984 | Ch. 17.7 - No One Escapes the Iron Voice 24:21

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Winston and Julia thought they had a secret — a room, a routine, a bit of freedom. But the telescreen was listening the whole time. In this brutal end to Chapter 17, Orwell rips away the last illusion of safety. Dan and Jennifer react in real time to one of the novel’s darkest turns: betrayal, surveillance, and state violence crashing through the w…

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Richard Hamilton with Dan Quill 1:03:15

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Dan Quill to discuss the artist Richard Hamilton. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest Details: Dan Quill is an …

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1984 | Ch. 17.6 - The Party Makes You Forget You Forgot 27:33

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read the next section of Goldstein’s manifesto—and it gets bleak. Orwell explains how the Party rewrites reality so often that people forget they ever believed anything else. Jennifer recounts a formative memory about civil rights and force. Dan loses it over Orwell’s ode to giant butts. Things To Li…

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288: Stop Letting Your Business Control You–Here’s What Nick Bolton Did to Change That 29:15

2M ago29:15

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In my latest podcast, Nick Bolton reveals how he scaled his business to seven-figure profits without burning out or sacrificing his freedom. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How Nick moved from doing everything himself to creating a business that runs without him The inflection points that made him realize he needed to stop doing it all Ni…

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1984 | Ch. 17.5 - The Dumb Masses vs. the Baby Elephants 32:14

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Jennifer and Dan return to Orwell’s nightmare to decode the Party’s obsession with eternal control. This chapter dives into the rigid social hierarchy, the myth of Big Brother, and the dark genius of “protective stupidity.” Along the way, Dan breaks out a baby elephant metaphor and Jennifer predicts exactly how paramilitary violence might squash an…

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They Fired the Librarian. We Called a Children’s Book Legend. 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Dr. Carla Hayden—America’s first Black woman Librarian of Congress—was just fired by Trump’s goons. So we called Jon Scieszka. Yes, that Jon Scieszka—author of The Stinky Cheese Man and the first national ambassador for young people’s literature. What followed was funny, furious, and full of heart. We talk about banned books, stupid censorship rule…

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1984 | Ch. 17.4: - Big Brother Is... AI? 30:49

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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan continue rteading Goldstein’s Manifesto and wrestle with the mind-melting logic of 1984’s most infamous slogan: "War is peace." Jennifer proposes Big Brother might be AI (terrifying but plausible), while Dan can’t stop picturing meerkats. From fake wars to real propaganda, they explore how the Party wages war not a…

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The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits with Leyli Salayeva 52:59

2M ago52:59

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Leyli Salayeva to discuss The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits! Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh persp…

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1984 | Ch. 17.3 - Obedience by Design 34:13

2M ago34:13

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 17.3 of Orwell’s 1984, where Goldstein’s manifesto outlines how perpetual war preserves power, not peace. From floating fortresses that serve no purpose to a society engineered to stay just uncomfortable enough, Jennifer and Dan unpack the twisted logic of manufactured scarcity and …

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287: Stop Blaming Your Team: Fix This First… 29:31

2M ago29:31

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If your business isn’t growing as fast as it should… If you’re constantly fixing mistakes your team “shouldn’t be making”… There’s a good chance the problem isn’t them. It’s you. In this powerful interview, I sat down with Alexis Kingsbury, founder of two successful software companies, to uncover how he broke free from the chaos, built bulletproof …

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1984 | Ch. 17.2 - The War That Never Ends (On Purpose) 30:52

2M ago30:52

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read more of Emmanuel Goldstein’s forbidden manifesto. Enjoy (?) Orwell’s vision of endless war, oligarchical control, and labor as a weapon. From laughing at Greenland’s future to confronting the horror of how inequality is maintained, the gang wrestles with a chapter that feels a little too real. T…

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1984 | Ch. 17 - When Reality Changed Mid-Sentence 26:03

3M ago26:03

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On this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan wade into the madness of Chapter 17 of 1984—where Hate Week hits its sweaty, propaganda-drenched climax. Winston works 90 hours in five days, people rewrite history in real-time, and we meet a propaganda-spewing goblin who feels suspiciously familiar. Robot is not amused. Also: jello limbs, banned pa…

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EP 286: This Controversial Elon Musk Tactic is Pure Profit 6:53

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If you’re ready to put more profit in your pocket, check out ceopayraise.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Elon Musk made this move, the media called it reckless. But behind the headlines? Profits soared even as revenue dropped. Now, one of my clients has used the same principle to uncover an…

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1984 | Ch. 16.2: Resistance in the Dark 28:59

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n this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16.2 of 1984 by George Orwell. O’Brien lays out the grim reality of resistance, reminding Winston and Julia that their fight is destined to be futile—and deadly. While O’Brien’s warnings cast a shadow over the rebellion, Dan and Jennifer can’t help but feel the trap closing in. Thing…

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Marcus Harvey with Gemma Louise 51:27

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by returning guest, Gemma Louise, to discuss the artist Marcus Harvey. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest Details…

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1984 | Ch. 16.1 - The Brotherhood or the Bait? 31:07

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16 of George Orwell's 1984. O’Brien welcomes Winston and Julia into his inner sanctum, leading to tense revelations about the Brotherhood. Winston’s hopes for resistance are tested as O’Brien asks shocking, morally twisted questions, leaving the pair—and listeners—wondering whether …

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1984 | Ch. 15 - She Had a Face Like a Monkey… and Then She Was Gone 36:52

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Winston remembers the moment he stole chocolate from his starving little sister—and the moment she disappeared. Jennifer calls it one of the darkest scenes in the book. Dan agrees, then spirals. Julia calls him a swine. Somewhere between the guilt and the memory, something sticks… and it might be the first time we see what Orwell means by “thoughtc…

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1984 | Ch. 13.2–14 - Woke Winston and the Meat Modems 29:26

3M ago29:26

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Winston realizes the past has been erased—and the future might be, too. Jennifer wonders if anything even matters anymore. Dan points out that Project 2025 might not take 30 years... more like 30 months. Also: O’Brien makes a suspicious move, Julia shrugs off reality, and Robot invents the phrase meat modem. You know, just another day in dystopia. …

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EP 285: How to Get HMRC to Pay for Your Holiday (Legally!) 10:19

3M ago10:19

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Discover how I got HMRC to pay for a 5-star trip to Spain for me and my wife – and how you can too! In this video, I break down the exact strategy I used to save over £6,600 in taxes on a £5,515 business trip, legally and defensibly. As a business owner, you’re getting squeezed by rising taxes and costs in the UK. Don’t leave money on the table! He…

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1984 | Ch. 13 - How to Disappear Your Best Friend (and Everyone Else) 34:36

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 13 of George Orwell’s 1984. Winston watches friends vanish, propaganda ignite, and a world of fear tighten its grip. Jennifer and Dan unpack Hate Week's full-blown hysteria, from staged outrage to creepy wax statues. And somehow, a swarm of cockroaches and a wax figure of Donald Trump ma…

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Sigmar Polke with Neil Morley 49:06

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by British artist Neil Morley to discuss the artist Sigmar Polke. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest Details: Nei…

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EP 284: From £100k Debt to Dream Exit 35:54

3M ago35:54

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Discover how a single mum turned a struggling hair salon into a thriving business and sold it for a top-tier, all-cash deal in my latest podcast. I chat with Barbara Khattri, who reveals: - How she erased £100k in debt to build a beloved, multi-generational salon. - Culture hacks that kept her team and clients loyal for decades. - Her 6-month playb…

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1984 | Ch. 12 - Bugs, Beds, and Brown Snow 30:22

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Winston and Julia’s secret love nest gets less romantic and more... rodent-infested. Jennifer and Dan wade through Orwell’s sensual rebellion: contraband jam, lipstick resistance, and an entire kilo of “hot bean felony.” But just when things seem safe, reality bites—literally. There are rats. And bugs. Things To List…

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1984 | Ch. 11.2 - The Ministry of Love Is a Lie 36:22

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dig into Chapter 11.2 of 1984, where Winston and Julia lean fully into their doomed rebellion—with jam, real sugar, and a mattress that probably has bedbugs. As they debate whether pushing people off cliffs counts as progress, they also break down Orwell’s not-so-subtle misogyny, the illusion of priv…

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How to Stop Moms for Liberty Without Losing Your Mind 21:07

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In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan set aside Orwell for a moment to unveil a four-part framework designed to help you stand up to groups like Moms for Liberty. From showing up at school board meetings to dismantling talking points with calm clarity, this guide is for every “Scary Book Person” who’s tired of watching public edu…

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1984 | Ch. 11.1 – Love in the Time of Telescreens 35:02

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In Chapter 11.1 of 1984, Winston and Julia’s rebellion gets complicated. Their secret meetups involve shoelace codes, bird-scented hideouts, and dodging telescreens like Olympic sprinters. Meanwhile, Julia drops a few bombshells of her own—like her year in the Party’s porn department, “Muck House.” Dan and Jennifer try to make sense of it all, from…

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Frida Kahlo with Alexandra Muller 46:57

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In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Alexandra Muller, to discuss the artist Frida Kahlo. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest Details: Alexandra is …

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1984 | Ch. 10 - Love, Lies & Black Market Butter 38:56

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unpack Chapter 10 of Orwell’s 1984, where Winston and Julia’s secret relationship takes a physical and emotional leap. From bluebells and black market butter to the political weight of pleasure, this chapter contrasts totalitarian oppression with acts of personal rebellion. Along the way, Dan shares …

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1984 | Ch. 9 - Flirting Under Fascism 39:28

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 9 of Orwell's 1984 (also known as Part Two). Sparks fly—literally and figuratively—as Winston receives a handwritten note in a government bathroom and tries to decode its meaning without peeing on it. The suspense builds as Winston navigates telescreens, paranoia, and a near-miss ca…