Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned ...
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It’s a podcast on animes and how it relates to real world situations Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
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Welcome to Fornever News Hosted by Forneverworld! The Only News Source That Provides Anything and Everything Anime N Manga Related... And We Don't Bore You... WE GET INTO IT!
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Based on Two Planks and a Passion’s award-winning fireside theatre production that premiered in 2018, Animal Farm, The Podcast is a vivid re-telling of the classic fairy tale which continues to resonate with the same power as it did when it was first published in 1945. The two episode series will also feature an in-depth interview with political theorist Matthew Benjamin Cole! Two Planks and a Passion Theatre’s podcast production of Animal Farm- is a musical adaptation of George Orwell’s cla ...
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Take a deep dive into pop nostalgia with us! Pop culture influencers, TV stars, film actors, comedians, and musicians share inspirational stories about the road to success. Insightful conversations that are part comedy/part drama and are always entertaining! If you love classic TV, you'll love Classic Conversations with your host, comedian, Jeff Dwoskin.
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The best way to get to know someone is through the things that they love. Each episode, host Matt Lune will be talking with guests about the comic books that are important to them; it could be the first they read or the first they loved; the one they always go back to or the one that makes them laugh, or cry – or all of the above! For whatever reason, if that issue is important to them, That’s The Issue we'll talk about!
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#680 Coaching Those Who Lead Our Communities with Kellye Mazzoli, City Boss Coaching
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54:07Kellye Mazzoli, Founder & City Executive Coach at City Boss Coaching joined the podcast to discuss coaching those who lead our communities. She shared her transition from local government to coaching, what her coaching sessions entail, and how she stays up to date with the local government industry and how she keeps her edge to provide services to …
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Pub in the Park Marlow: Tom Kerridge BBQ tips, finding Daniel Bedingfield and Elis James's boat
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55:28Welcome to the behind the scenes episode of our first ever festival. We're at Pub in the Park Marlow, where the food is delicious, the weather is glorious, and you arrive to the festival via boat (if you're Elis James). In this episode, Joe has a strangely flirty conversation with Daniel Bedingfield, Tom Kerridge shares some excellent BBQ tips, and…
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About Sex Education: How to fix your problems in the bedroom
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58:40Our guests this week are Cate, who is a sex therapist and Diggory who is her... son? Yes, you read that correctly. Together, they do a podcast about sex education, and they are here to tell us everything there is to know about performance anxiety, erectile disfunction and many other common problems that people face in the bedroom. We also discuss i…
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Inside The Twilight Zone With Its TV Historian Marc Scott Zicree
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51:23Step into a dimension of nostalgia, television history, and personal storytelling with legendary writer and historian Marc Scott Zicree. Best known for The Twilight Zone Companion, Marc shares the origins of the book that shaped a genre and defined an era. From sneaking into Rod Serling’s archives to interviewing over 100 contributors to the iconic…
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#679 Land Use Planning and Residential Segregation with Scott Markley, National Zoning Atlas
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26:58Scott Markley, Research Director for the National Zoning Atlas joined the podcast to discuss land use planning and residential segregation. He shared the Connecticut origins of the National Zoning Atlas, what the data is telling us, and how communities can utilize the atlas. This episode was recorded at the Missouri City-County Management Associati…
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Things People Did, with Elis James: Live at Pub in the Park!
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49:28We are in Marlow for our first ever festival, and our guest is comedian and podcast legend, Elis James! He's here to tell us about a harrowing interview he once had at Quicksave, the carnage that is the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, and the weird reason he got sacked from a gas pipe company. Plus, he explains why he turned up to the food festiv…
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About Astrologers: Which star sign has the most serial killers?
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1:00:23Can the planets predict our future? What is a sun sign? And why does Joe have 'pure Mars energy'? In this episode, we're speaking to Florence who is an astrologer! She is here to read Joe and Tom's natal charts, to find out what the planets were doing at the time of their birth, and what that means. One of our hosts was loving it, one remains 'slig…
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Behind the Voice – Cam Clarke's Journey Through Animation, Nostalgia, and Legacy
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52:51Voiceover legend Cam Clarke joins the conversation with over 400 credits to his name, from Leonardo of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Simba in The Lion King II, to the nostalgic Snoopy. Cam dives into stories from his early days as a child performer in the King Family, shares what inspired his massive coffee table book documenting over a century o…
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#678 Change Management and Implementing a New Form of Government with Michael Jordan, Portland, OR
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51:24Michael Jordan, the City Administrator for the City of Portland, Oregon, joined the podcast to discuss Portland's transition to a new form of government. He talked about the voter apporved change in 2022 and the work that went into preparing the organization for its first elections under the new form of government in 2024. He shared how the transit…
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Classic About Penetration Testers: How to rob a bank and not get caught
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44:39Imagine getting paid to rob banks as your actual job? You don't see many of those advertised on LinkedIn. Today, Joe and Tom meet a real life penetration tester to ask how you would break into Fort Knox, and how to go about stealing a recipe from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. ☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park this Sunday in Marlow! …
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About Bus Drivers: Low bridges, drunk passengers and how hard is it to actually park one?
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59:25How have we not had a bus driver on in 4 years? We hear you ask. Well we've been keeping it up our sleeve until the right one came along... enter Marcus, who drives the 241 London bus between Stratford City and Silvertown. He's here to answer every question you've ever wanted to know about buses... how hard is it to park one? Do they hate cyclists?…
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My Three Lives: Tina Cole's Untold Hollywood Stories and Life on My Three Sons
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55:47Tina Cole brings a treasure trove of Hollywood nostalgia, heartwarming memories, and behind-the-scenes stories from her iconic career. From her early days opening for Rowan and Martin in Australia to her unforgettable role as Katie Douglas on My Three Sons, Tina shares the journey that inspired her book My Three Lives. This discussion is filled wit…
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#677 From Animator to Deputy City Administrator with Kim Nakahodo, North Kansas City, MO
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44:55Kim Nakahodo, a 2025 ELGL Top Influencer and Deputy City Administrator for the City of North Kansas City, Missouri joined to podcast to discuss her journey in local government. She shared the value of professional organizations and the importance of empowering and engaging youth. She also talked about the impact of losing a police officer in the li…
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Classic About Paramedics: How fast can you actually drive with blue lights on?
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41:31☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ This is a classic Things People Do from way way back in the day. Today, Joe and Tom meet Steve Pawley who's a paramedic from Bristol. He tells us all about his day to day saving lives, the worst injuries he has ever seen, and how fas…
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About Blacksmiths: Are 3D printers killing traditional crafts?
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1:00:45Have we found the oldest profession in the world? Yes we have... our guest today is Ian, who is a Blacksmith, a job which first dates back to over 5000 years ago. He is a master of his craft, who spends his days at his forge, heating metal to ridiculous temperatures, and shaping them into beautiful and practical things. He also makes random things …
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50 Years Later: Little House Legends Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim Reunite and Reflect
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1:03:28Two iconic cast members from Little House on the Prairie, Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim, reunite to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary and discuss the powerful legacy that still resonates with fans today. From heartwarming stories to surprise revelations, this conversation dives deep into their personal journeys, the wild success of their books…
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#676 Local Responses to Intoxicating Hemp with Glen Cole, Rolling Meadows, IL
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59:53Glen Cole, the Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director for City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois joined the podcast to discuss intoxicating hemp regulation at the local government level. He shared how intoxicating hemp is different than recreational marijuana and the lack of state regulation related to intoxicating hemp. He also discu…
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About Traffic Lights: Do they all have secret hidden cameras?
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49:42There are some big questions asked in this episode. Do traffic lights actually turn green if you flash at them? Are they all secretly harbouring hidden cameras? And is there one giant control room that turns all the lights red? Today we're joined by Sam, who is a traffic light engineer, and is here to confirm or deny all the myths about them. We al…
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About Sheep: Are they actually more intelligent than we think?
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57:44Our guest this week is Laura, who is a Shepherdess from the Scottish Highlands. Well actually she's from Essex, but she moved up there and discovered a love of herding sheep. She literally know's everything there is to know about sheep, and she can even talk to them! A lot of this episode is Joe baa'ing in different accents, and debating whether he…
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Behind the Trailer: Brent Daniels on Scoring Hollywood's Biggest Trailers
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45:51Get an inside look at the fascinating niche of trailer music with Brent Daniels, the creative force behind the sounds of some of Hollywood’s biggest hits. From “Bullet Train” to “Black Panther,” Brent’s music has set the tone for countless movie and TV trailers. In this fun and revealing chat, he breaks down how he got started, the art of sync lice…
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#675 Role of the Assistant Manager and Nonpartisan Leadership with Emily Colon
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58:34Emily Colon, former Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her career and two important management concepts. She recently wrote about the importance of nonpartisanship and she discussed how it can be a superpower for local government staff in an era of high polarization. She shared her approach for h…
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Classic About Ice Cream: Joe's extreme reaction to horseradish flavoured gelato
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42:50Summer is almost here, which means one thing - Ice Cream. But would you eat horseradish ice cream? Joe does, in this classic episode from 4 years ago, amongst many other weird and wonderful flavours. We ask all the big questions like is ice cream actually bad for you? What is the proper way to eat it, cone or cup? And why does ice cream have eggs i…
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About TV Personalities: How did Pete Wicks outsell Justin Bieber?
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1:02:19We've got Pete Wicks on the show this week, and he's quite simply one of our favourite guests we've ever had. He's here to explain what a 'TV Personality' is, and why it is a ridiculous "job". He does have some quite useful tips on how to successfully stay famous though, how to sell out the O2 with a podcast, and crucially how to get an invite to T…
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Cut for Time, Not for Talent: Luke Null's SNL Survival Story
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51:28From college improv to Studio 8H, Luke Null takes us on a no-holds-barred ride through the trenches of comedy. Known for his musical flair and one wild season on Saturday Night Live, Luke dives deep into the chaotic, cutthroat, and occasionally hilarious world behind the scenes. This episode is equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and brutally honest a…
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#674 Stand By Me, Emergency Mutual Aid in Malibu, CA with Joseph Toney and Alexis Brown
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1:08:19Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the response to the Palisades Fire. Joseph Toney is the Acting City Manager for Malibu and Alexis Brown is the Deputy City Manager for Malibu. They discussed how these fire emergencies have affected staff and the importance of mutual aide. They also shared tips for other agencies who may face fire or othe…
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Classic About Sleep: How many hours do you actually need?
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46:22☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ We're going back to one of the very first episodes of Things People Do today, and it's a huge topic. Our guest is sleep expert James Wilson, and he is here to answer everything we've ever wanted to know about sleep... why do we need it? How much…
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About Antiques: Could your IKEA furniture be worth MILLIONS?
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59:39☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ Finally, a legit episode where Joe could have brought his Gavel... and he forgot it. Never mind, because our guest today is Irita Marriott, who is an auctioneer and former antiques dealer! She has seen many a bidding war in her time, and is here…
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Get ready for a chilling journey through one of horror television’s most iconic series. Alan Katz—producer, writer, and creative mind behind the Crypt Keeper’s twisted dialogue—unearths the strange, subversive, and often scandalous stories from the crypt. In this bloodcurdling episode, Katz reveals how Tales from the Crypt survived chaos, Hollywood…
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#673 Managing Disruption in a Rapidly Changing World with Michael Welker, ncIMPACT
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54:02Michael Welker, Director of Policy and Research Partnerships for the ncIMPACT Initiative at the UNC School of Government joined the podcast to discuss managing change. He talked about a recent report they released on Managing Disruption in a Rapidly Changing World. He shared why managing disruption is so important, the elements they identified as c…
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Brighton Q&A Special: What farm animal best describes Joe?
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55:19What happens when the plan goes out of the window at a live show? You improvise. Luckily, the audience in Brighton were phenomenal, so when our guest was unable to make the second half, we were armed with a series of spectacular and ludicrous questions for Joe and Tom to delve into, such as 'what would Joe rather give up, sex or Padel?'. Good job J…
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About Hearts: Can you die from a broken one?
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57:38☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ Joe derails this one pretty quickly into a competition of who has the healthier heart. Cardiac Physiologist, Brendan, teaches us loads about the different areas of the heart, how we can keep our hearts healthy and the unknown signs of a heart at…
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Barry Livingston on My Three Sons, Elvis, and Surviving Hollywood
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58:58Barry Livingston, best known as Ernie from My Three Sons, brings a treasure trove of Hollywood stories in this nostalgic ride through decades of TV and film. From early beginnings alongside his brother Stanley to memorable roles in The Orville, Mad Men, Zodiac, and more—Barry shares the ups, downs, and delightful surprises of a lifelong acting care…
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#672 Reimagining Communities and Local Government Trends with Sheila Shockey and Grant Mayfield
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53:21Two guests joined the podcast to talk about trends in local government and futurology. Sheila Shockey is the Founder and CEO of Shockey Consulting Services. Grant Mayfield is a Public Administration Consultant for Shockey Consulting Services. They discussed their path to working with local government organizations and attracting people to the profe…
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Things People Review: The Next Step for Joe's OnlyFans
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38:31It's a new instalment of Things People Review, where we talk about all the cultural things we've been up to. We chat the big 3: TV, steak and OnlyFans. And discuss whether we would fit in best watching a ballet or an opera. We also consider whether we should bring back some of our previous listeners for a catch up on future episodes of Things Peopl…
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