Best Brian Ozone Podcasts (2025)

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Will Butler formerly of Arcade Fire on his play set in a recording studio 42:23

16h ago42:23

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Stereophonic is a play about the creative process, power dynamics and fraught personal relationships of a 1970s rock band. It won a Tony and many other awards on Broadway. Now Stereophonic has come to the West End. Playwright David Adjmi and Will Butler, sometime of Arcade Fire, who has written the music, discuss their own artistic process as they …

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Alison Steadman live from Hay Festival 42:23

22h ago42:23

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Live from the Hay Festival, Alison Steadman talks to Samira about her career, from Abigail's Party to Gavin and Stacey. Laura Bates and Gwyneth Lewis discuss Arthurian Legends and The Mabinogion. Hisham Matar champions the Egyptian Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz. And transatlantic husband and wife country duo Outpost Drive perform on stage. Presente…

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What Porn Does To Your Brain (& What To Do About It)—How To Use Proven Science To QUIT Porn For Good, With Dr. Trish Leigh. 1:05:20

4d ago1:05:20

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In this episode with the remarkable Dr. Trish Leigh, a renowned cognitive neuroscientist and addiction recovery expert, you'll get to dive into the neuroscience of pornography and its far-reaching effects on the brain, hormones, relationships, and overall well-being. If you’re looking to unlock greater focus, happiness, and intimacy—or want to help…

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Mission Impossible & Benicio Del Toro 42:35

5d ago42:35

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Benicio Del Toro talks about playing a business tycoon in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme. This aesthetically stylised film, by the director who also made The Royal Tenenbaums and The Grand Budapest Hotel, is reviewed by Tom and critics Larushka Ivan-Zadeh and Rachel Cooke. They also give their verdict on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckon…

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Could This ONE Simple Change Fix Your Sleep Forever?, Making Schools Healthy Again, and Why Your Air Filter Probably DOESN'T Work Right With Mike Feldstein 1:09:32

6d ago1:09:32

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In this episode with repeat guest and air quality expert Mike Feldstein, founder of the Jaspr air purifier (you can check out our first show together here), you'll get to explore why clean air might be the most overlooked pillar of your wellness routine—and how poor air quality could be quietly sabotaging your sleep, focus, and even your closest re…

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Shirley Manson of Garbage 42:18

6d ago42:18

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Frontwoman of Garbage, Shirley Manson talks about the band's latest album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, which is inspired by contemporary events including the killing of George Floyd in Los Angeles, but which presents an optimistic perspective on a dystopian world. We hear from the winner of the International Booker Prize, which was announc…

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Musician Rhiannon Giddens on returning to her North Carolina roots after working with Beyoncé 42:26

7d ago42:26

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Musician Rhiannon Giddens on returning to her North Carolina roots after working with Beyoncé. As a huge retrospective of the work of the artist Helen Chadwick opens at The Hepworth Wakefield, art critic Louisa Buck and the exhibition's curator, Laura Smith, discuss why Chadwick should be viewed as the godmother for a golden generation of British c…

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Joanne Harris on the return of Chocolat 42:21

8d ago42:21

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25 years after Joanne Harris introduced readers to the soothing delights of Chocolat, she's released her new book Vianne. It’s the prequel that explains how her heroine found her way into the world of high end French confectionery. A new exhibition at the British Museum sheds light on the provenance of popular images of the Hindu god Ganesha, the B…

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Why You're Probably Wasting More Time Than You Think (& What To DO About It!) With Sahil Bloom. 1:02:45

11d ago1:02:45

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In this thought-provoking episode, you'll get to explore what it really means to live a wealthy life—beyond just dollars in the bank. I sit down with Sahil Bloom, bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth, to unpack a realization that reshaped his entire worldview: he wouldn’t trade lives with the ultra-successful figures he once admired. Get …

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Review: Sondheim's final musical Here We Are, The Marching Band, Daniel Kehlmann's The Director 42:31

12d ago42:31

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David Benedict and Viv Groskop review Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, a surreal story of brunch and existential dread; French film about about grassroots music, The Marching Band and Daniel Kehlmann’s new novel, The Director, about a real life German filmmaker navigating the Third Reich. Presenter: Tom SutcliffeProducer: Simon Richar…

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Could This Controversial, Newly Discovered "Dolphin Drug" Be A Missing Key To Longevity? The C15:0 Story, With Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson 1:05:06

13d ago1:05:06

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In this mind-blowing episode, you'll get to discover how a Navy dolphin program accidentally cracked open an exciting breakthrough in human health and longevity. I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist whose fascinating path led her from caring for military dolphins to identifying a completely overlooked fatty acid—C1…

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Ocean with Attenborough, Garden Design, Turning Contemporary Politics into Opera 42:43

13d ago42:43

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Colin Bulfield, Executive Producer of the new film Ocean With Attenborough, talks about working with the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough on his latest project, an exploration of the vital importance of healthy oceans to our planet which is in cinemas around the country now. Current exhibitions at V&A Dundee and the Briti…

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Morcheeba perform, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway 100th anniversary 42:22

14d ago42:22

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Novelist Elif Shafak, artist and writer Edmund de Waal and Professor Rachel Bowlby join Samira to discuss the centenary of Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. As the Semi Finals of Eurovision start tonight in Basel, Switzerland, Paddy O'Connell talks about this year's contest. Four hundred leading British Artists such as Paul McCartney and Kate Bush hav…

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Suzanne Vega sings in the studio, P Diddy trial, Mother Courage in County Durham 42:22

15d ago42:22

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Suzanne Vega has just released her first album of all-new material for nearly a decade. "Flying With Angels" continues her folk-influenced sound and introduces influences of soul as well as a song in tribute to Bob Dylan's "I Want You". She performs in the studio with guitarist Gerry Leonard. Sean Combs aka P Diddy is on trial in New York, charged …

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600+ Questionable Ingredients In Your "Healthy" Packaged Products? Is Beef Tallow Actually Safe (Surprising Answer!) & How To Save Money On Good Groceries, With Thrive Market's Nick Green. 58:59

18d ago58:59

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In this episode, you’ll get to discover what’s really happening in the food industry—and how one mission-driven founder is working to clean it up from the inside out. Nick Green, co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, shares an unfiltered look at the gaps in the American food system and what it takes to make healthy, clean food more accessible. A Har…

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Review, The Wedding Banquet, Isabel Allende, The Brightening Air 42:34

19d ago42:34

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Authors Matt Cain and Eimear McBride join Tom Sutcliffe to review a new remake of Ang Lee's 1993 classic The Wedding Banquet. They also discuss Isabel Allende's new novel My Name is Emilia del Valle and the play The Brightening Air, on at the Old Vic theatre in London. And the National Gallery is having a re-hang, we speak to Head of the Curatorial…

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Young Blood Transfusions, Penile Botox, Salmon Sperm Facials & More – A 3-Day Regenerative Biohack With Dr. Khanh Nguyen 1:05:59

20d ago1:05:59

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Welcome to an eye-opening episode that takes you deep into the world of cutting-edge regenerative medicine. In today’s show, you’ll get to meet Dr. Khanh Nguyen, the founder of Austin Regenerative Therapy. After spending three intense days undergoing her advanced protocols—from full-body regenerative therapies to some of the most boundary-pushing t…

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Leni Riefenstahl, Queen Elizabeth Memorial, Keli 42:26

20d ago42:26

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Acclaimed German journalist and film producer Sandra Maischberger talks about her new documentary about Leni Riefenstahl, which re-examines the life and career of the filmmaker and Nazi propagandist who was one of the most controversial women of the 20th century. Art historian and curator Sandy Nairne, a member of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Commi…

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Hamlet Radiohead mashup, Stoke-on-Trent pottery in crisis 42:23

21d ago42:23

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In the wake of President Trump's proposed film tariffs, Jake Kanter, International Investigations Editor at Deadline, discusses what the impact could be for the British film industry. Last week Moorcroft became the latest heritage ceramic company to close its doors in Stoke-On-Trent. Emma Bridgewater, founder of the eponymous ceramics company, and …

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A snapshot of culture on VE Day 1945 42:08

22d ago42:08

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To mark the 80th anniversary this week, we explore British culture around VE Day in 1945, reflecting on the music, books, films and theatre that defined the moment and the complex emotional landscape that followed the war’s end. Songwriter and pianist Kate Garner joins us at the piano. Guests: Michael Billington, theatre critic; Ian Christie, film …

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Ryan Coogler on Sinners, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, Book Bans in the US 42:23

25d ago42:23

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US director Ryan Coogler on his supernatural horror film, Sinners. Anne Sebba discusses her new book, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, about the orchestra formed in 1943 among the female prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. And as a new report looking at so-called book banning in the United States is published, we talked to au…

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Advanced Detox Technologies, Parasite Cleansing, & Groundbreaking Health Upgrades With Biohacking Pioneer Leila Centner 1:27:41

25d ago1:27:41

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In this exclusive episode, you’ll receive a tour of Centner Wellness—a cutting-edge biohacking facility in Miami, Florida—before diving into a powerful conversation with Leila Centner, the visionary behind both Centner Wellness and Centner Academy. Whether you’re deep into biohacking or just starting your wellness journey, this episode is packed wi…

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Review: John Lennon docs, Tina Fey's The Four Seasons and The Great Gatsby musical 41:51

26d ago41:51

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Critic Kate Maltby and Beatles author Ian Leslie join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss two documentaries about John Lennon remaking his life in New York - Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade and One to One: John & Yoko. They also discuss Tina Fey’s new series The Four Seasons, based on the 1981 film of the same name, which explores the relationships of thr…

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King James VI & I, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, The Extraordinary Miss Flower 41:59

27d ago41:59

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Jeff Pope on his new series Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, the innocent man who was killed by police on a London tube in 2005, which launches tonight on Disney+. James VI of Scotland & I of England is the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. We’re joined by the historical writers Lucy Hu…

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Dr. John Lieurance Reveals The Crazy Story of His Leg Amputation, Dives Into The Latest Methylene Blue Protocols & Tells You Why You Should Be Breathing Carbon Dioxide (& More!) 1:03:48

27d ago1:03:48

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In this episode with repeat guest Dr. John Lieurance, you’ll get an inside look at some of the most cutting-edge—and controversial—topics in modern healing. From the truth about methylene blue (is it a miracle molecule or misunderstood toxin?) to the deeper story behind light therapy and mitochondrial health, Dr. Lieurance pulls back the curtain on…

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Noddy Holder of Slade, Stephen Rea and Simone de Beauvoir 41:53

28d ago41:53

41:53

In 1975, at the height of their fame, British band Slade made a feature film, Slade in Flame. The film was a critical and commercial failure at the time, but has built up a cult following over the years. Now it's being re-released in cinemas and on DVD. Frontman Noddy Holder and film director Richard Loncraine spoke to Samira Ahmed in studio. With …

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Universal Theme Park, Olivier award-winning play Giant, Two to One 42:18

29d ago42:18

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Mark Rosenblatt on Giant, his Olivier award-winning play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. As Universal Studios announce plans for a major new theme park in Bedfordshire, what does this mean for the UK entertainment industry? Samira is joined by entertainment journalist Ella Baskerville and Gareth Smy from Framestore to discuss its signficance a…

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An "Ice Bath On Steroids"? Comparing Cryotherapy, Cold Water Immersion, The Latest Cold Therapy Tech & More With Maria Ensabella. 59:20

1M ago59:20

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My guest on today’s show, Maria Ensabella, is the co-author of ReInventing Cool: How to Make COLD Your Best Ally Against Inflammation, Pain, and Aging, written alongside Antra Getzoff. This groundbreaking new book explores how strategic cold exposure can radically transform your health. In this episode, you'll get to explore what really happens whe…

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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film 42:30

1M ago42:30

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Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. …

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The Truth About Zone 2 Cardio, Mitochondrial Health & How REHIT Beats It (In Less Time!) With Ulrich Dempfle 1:07:56

1M ago1:07:56

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In this episode with repeat guest Ulrich Dempfle (you can check out our first show together here), you’ll get to explore what actually works when it comes to cardio—whether you’re chasing peak performance, fat loss, or just trying to live longer and feel better. Whether you’re short on time or just want results without the guesswork, this episode i…

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The ethics of publishing posthumous diaries, Pianist Igor Levit, and Memorials to great women. 42:06

1M ago42:06

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As the journals of the American writer Joan Didion (based on conversations with her psychiatrist) are published, writer and journalist Rachel Cooke and Alan Taylor, editor of actor Alan Rickman's diaries, discuss the challenges, responsibilities and ethics of posthumously publishing the diaries of great writers, artists and actors. Acclaimed German…

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Dante's Inferno in Jamaica, Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time re-examined, Shakespeare's first theatre 42:32

1M ago42:32

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Jamaica's former poet laureate, Lorna Goodison, on setting Dante's Inferno on the island of her birth; Journalist Joanna Moorhead on Pope Francis' relationship with the arts; Poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts on writing a form-breaking book to re-examine French composer Olivier Messiaen's form-breaking masterwork - Quartet for the End of …

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Liver Health and Hormone Balance: Healing from the Root Cause with Dr. Brian Rodgers 50:42

1M ago50:42

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In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Dr. Rodgers and Juanique Grover unpack the powerful connection between liver health and hormone balance — and why true healing starts far upstream. They explain the "order of healing" (mindset → mitochondria → gut → liver → hormones) and why treating hormone issues without addressing liver health leads t…

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JMW Turner: 250th anniversary of Britain's greatest painter 42:24

1M ago42:24

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Mr. Turner director Mike Leigh, art historian Charlotte Mullins and senior curator at Tate Amy Concannon join Tom Sutcliffe to celebrate the life and work of JMW Turner, as we approach the 250th anniversary of his birth. Also in this edition, David Hockney on Turner's skill as an artist, Alvaro Barrington talks about his continuing influence on art…

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How Traditional Healing, Red Light Therapy, & Full-Body Stem Cells Can Radically Extend Your Healthspan (Even in Polluted, High-Stress Environments) With Sharad Baid 53:51

1M ago53:51

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In today’s show, the script is flipped—I’m the one in the hot seat, answering questions instead of asking them. And the setting couldn’t be more powerful: India—a country where ancient wellness practices are part of everyday life, yet there's an undeniable hunger for innovation and cutting-edge health strategies. This conversation, led by Sharad Ba…

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Review: Alex Garland's film Warfare, Audition by Katie Kitamura, Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng on stage 42:20

1M ago42:20

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Alex Garland's latest film Warfare, which is co-directed by US military veteran Ray Mendoza turns back the clock back nearly twenty years to reconstruct a real-life surveillance mission in Iraq. Film critic Tim Robey and journalist Zing Tsjeng give their verdict on the analysis of the theatre of war, which unfolds in real time. They've also been to…

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Are “Healthy” Foods Actually Hurting You? Meal Tracking, Stem Cell Therapy, & Radical Anti-Aging Hacks With Jennifer Cohen 1:51:59

1M ago1:51:59

1:51:59

In this episode—released as a special dual drop with Habits & Hustle with Jennifer Cohen—you’ll get to explore everything from sneaky “health” foods to radical anti-aging protocols, all while diving into the latest tools for living a truly boundless life. Whether it’s practical tracking tools, advanced biohacking strategies, or daily routines that …

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Photographer Susan Meiselas, The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Musical Instrument Manufacturers, Author Ewan Morrison. 42:18

1M ago42:18

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American documentary photographer and President of the Magnum Foundation Susan Meiselas speaks about her fifty-year career, as she receives the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, and as her work goes on display at Somerset House in London. We hear how President Trump's economic tariffs are affec…

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Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Dr Who, Anthony Horowitz on Marble Hall Murders 42:17

1M ago42:17

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Director and Screenwriter PJ Hogan, creator of the 1994 comedy Muriel's wedding, speaks to Samira Ahmed about the new musical adaptation of his film. With lead actors leaving, and ratings down, there are questions about the future of Doctor Who. Author John Higgs, and entertainment writer Caroline Frost, talk about the past, present and future of t…

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Do Ketones Actually Cause Fat-Burning, How To Use DRINKABLE Ketones, The Difference Between A Keto Diet & Ketones (& Much More!) With Dr. Latt Mansor 52:50

2M ago52:50

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In this eye-opening episode with Dr. Latt Mansor (who I originally interviewed in the episode "Everything You Need To Know About Ketones & Ketosis," you'll get to explore how ketones can fuel your brain and body for better performance, energy, and long-term health. We dive into how ketones support cognitive function, stabilize brain networks, and e…

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Review: Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes in The Return, On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle, Holy Cow film 42:06

2M ago42:06

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Classics professor Edith Hall and writer Lawrence Norfolk join Tom to review The Return, a retelling of the end of Homer’s Odyssey, where the hero Odysseus returns to his kingdom decades after the battle of Troy to find his wife Queen Penelope fending off suitors out to take his throne. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche talk to Tom …

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The "Silent Killer" Affecting 1 in 2 Adults Globally (& How To Track It From Your Wrist!), With Dr. Jay Shah. 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Hypertension isn’t a snapshot—it’s a movie, and most of us are missing the plot. Technology can outpace tradition when it’s patient-first, not doctor-first. This conversation will break new ground by flipping the hypertension narrative from a dry medical topic to a human behavior puzzle—cracking why we ignore what kills us and how tech can jolt us …

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Tracy Chapman, the Arthur Miller moment in UK theatres, Rock Royalty 42:03

2M ago42:03

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Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman talks about the re-release of her eponymous debut album after 35 years, about how those songs of oppression and aspiration, written so long ago, speak to us today, and about going from almost unknown to world famous in one performance. We ask two directors of productions of The Crucible (by Scottish Ballet, and at Sh…

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Kym Marsh on Abigail's Party, Severance creator Dan Erickson, film franchises in flux 42:38

2M ago42:38

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Kym Marsh on stepping into the iconic role of Beverly in theatre classic Abigail's Party as the play opens at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Film critic Hannah Strong and George Pundek, co-host of the Pulp Kitchen film podcast, on why so many of the big film franchises are facing difficulties. Severance creator Dan Erickson on making a t…

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Your Liver Needs a Reset | Detoxification and Liver Function [Replay] 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Juanique and Tristin dive into why your detox pathways may not be working as they should—and how to reboot them for better energy, digestion, skin, and hormone health. You’ll learn: What your liver really does (hint: it’s way more than just filtering toxins) The 3 phases of liver detoxification and where things can go wrong How food, stress, and mo…

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Manhunt play by Robert Icke, new Edwardians exhibition, film director Waris Hussein 42:44

2M ago42:44

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Theatre director Robert Icke's production of Oedipus won best revival and a best actress award for Lesley Manville at last night's Olivier Awards - but his new play Manhunt is now demanding his attention at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The drama focuses on the story of Raoul Moat who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her new boyfriend bef…

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How Ancestral Habits, Biohacks & Smart Movement Can Fix Your Energy, Focus & Hormones (Even In a Toxic Modern World) With Jimmy Rex 58:24

2M ago58:24

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In this episode, you'll get to explore what it really takes to optimize your body, mind, and environment for peak performance and longevity with special guest Jimmy Rex, founder of We Are the They, a global men’s coaching movement. Jimmy is a leader in personal development, a top real estate expert, and host of The Jimmy Rex Show, where he dives de…

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Reviews of Mobland, The Most Precious of Cargoes and Giuseppe Penone exhibition 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Nancy Durrant and Jason Solomons join Tom to review:The new offering from Guy Ritchie, Mobland, with familiar themes of drug gangs and violence and starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, amongst others.Giuseppe Penone's Thoughts in the Roots exhibition which is in and outside the Serpentine gallery, expanding on the significance of trees…

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Why Men Are Losing Their Erections, Intriguing Science of Vitamin Microtransporters, Biohacking Your Nap, and a Whole Lot More: Solosode #488 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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In this solosode, you'll get to discover some surprising solutions to common health challenges—how to bounce back fast from pain, what’s really behind the rise of erectile dysfunction in younger men, why naps might be the ultimate performance hack, and the future of personalized nutrition. Whether you're looking to biohack back pain, boost your cog…

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Tilda Swinton, Michael Sheen on the new Welsh National Theatre, Richard Burton's influential teacher 42:13

2M ago42:13

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Tilda Swinton talks about her role in Joshua Oppenheimer's post-apocalyptic musical film The End, and about her intention to take a break from acting, Actor and artistic director of the new Welsh National Theatre Michael Sheen, and screenwriter Russell T Davies reveal plans for the company's first season. Plus we discuss the influence of schoolmast…

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