Best Ian mellor Podcasts (2025)

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ASTON VILLA 2-0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: Anyone fancy some final day drama? 51:09

22h ago51:09

51:09

Aston Villa are taking their Champions League bid down to the final day of the 2024/2025 Premier League campaign! Join Cole and Simon as the lads reflect on a professional performance by Unai Emery's men, an emotional Emi Martinez and attempt to dissect the log jam for the last two Champions League spots. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Pod…

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Episode 95: Nathan Bottomley 1:54:58

3d ago1:54:58

1:54:58

My latest guest is the fabulous Nathan Bottomley. In this weeks episode we discuss Monster Books, the Hinchcliffe era, Jackie Tyler, RTD 1 (and 2) and Nathan's podcasting journey! You can find Nathan on: Twitter: @nathanbottomley Bluesky: @nathanbottomley.com FTE: https://flightthroughentirety.com/ Website: https://gunsandfrocks.com/ You can find m…

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#437 - The Great Geordification, Cloud Storage Afterlife and Narrative! Narrative! Narrative! 53:40

3d ago53:40

53:40

He’s only gone and done it again. The serial winner himself, John Robins, the narrative bender, has won yet again. Despite not even really liking football, John just can’t help being John, and he's done something on the football pitch worthy of an end-of-tournament emotional BBC sports montage that makes Elis cry. If anything feels significant, thi…

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#436 - I Attract The Mums, 200,000 Items and John Robins Ltd. 1:11:14

6d ago1:11:14

1:11:14

This show isn’t often one for big announcements. But today we park the trivialities. There’s not a mention of word games or credit scores in sight. For another obsession is about to take over the life of Johnny JR. It’s big. And it could complete his transformation from movement cynic to the Haile Gebrselassie of rural Bucks*. And Producer Dave is …

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SNP40: Do Seed Oils Cause Inflammation & Chronic Disease? 14:48

7d ago14:48

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Seed oils have recently become a hotly debated topic in nutrition, fueled by sensational claims on social media. In this episode, the central theme is examining whether seed oils are truly harmful or if they’ve been unjustly demonized. The discussion tackles prevalent claims – that seed oils drive inflammation, oxidation, and chronic disease – and …

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BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Record-breaking Watkins sends Villa on another European tour! 41:56

8d ago41:56

41:56

It's been another important weekend for Aston Villa Football Club, with Ollie Watkins becoming Villa's record Premier League goalscorer and Unai Emery's men securing a third consecutive season in Europe. Listen in as Cole and Tom wax lyrical about a vital win on the South Coast and reflect on Villa's chances of a top 5 finish. You can listen for FR…

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#435 - Orcs & All, Cannellini Alley and ‘Wisdom, Bit of Sadness, Go Home’ 1:10:36

10d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Young John Robins goes under the microscope as we learn some revealing things about his burgeoning adulthood; whilst other holidaymakers were making art around turtles and sunsets, what was a youthful Johnny JR focusing his attention on? When students were showing off their favourite books in their dorm rooms, what tomes was Robins proudly showcasi…

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#434 - TwistMcGist, Spikey Mike and Oh You’re A Catholic 1:09:31

13d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

It’s been a fallow period for Mr Elis James. The one time leading light of Cymru Connecting has faltered. Boy wonder no more. With 5 failures in his past 6 outings, everyone is asking "has his star fallen?" Will he become like Adel Taraabt, a mere “the streets won’t forget” connector of unfulfilled promise? Today he tries to arrest the descent and …

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Episode 94: Matt Sawyer (Part 2) 1:17:14

14d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

In part two of my chat with Matt Sawyer we DON'T discuss Dudley Simpson (we do, but we don't...) and we head over to Peter Capaldi's final season as the Doctor... You can find Matt on: Twitter: @alltheuknumber1 Bluesky: @mattsawyer.bsky.social Facebook: Matt Sawyer The Powell Estate Neighbourhood Watch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4L0dQcN…

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#562: How to Detoxify Yourself – Quack Asylum Special 1:20:51

14d ago1:20:51

1:20:51

In this Quack Asylum episode, Danny and Alan critically examine the claims surrounding “detoxification protocols” – specialized diets, cleanses, or supplements marketed to eliminate toxins from the body for better health. The central theme is whether these detox plans actually improve health outcomes or if they’re built on pseudoscience and fear. M…

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Episode 93: Matt Sawyer (Part 1) 59:43

17d ago59:43

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In part one of my chat with Matt Sawyer we discuss "The Five Faces of Doctor Who"... You can find Matt on: Twitter: @alltheuknumber1 Bluesky: @mattsawyer.bsky.social Facebook: Matt Sawyer The Powell Estate Neighbourhood Watch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4L0dQcNOJSOqfnuYodNqk0?si=597ff1647c854ecd You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy…

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#433 - Pasta Disaster, Child Of The FTSE and The BACS Is Safe 1:07:39

17d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Who built John? We find out that it takes more than just a village/borough/nation to raise such a superhunk. He has an entire team behind him, like all of the top athletes of his generation. And not just any top athlete superhunk, but one on the verge of yet another birthday. With this year's birthday, Elis has pushed the present boat out even furt…

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#432 - Roast Goose, Intro Sequels and The Volkswagen Barrel of Paint 1:07:02

20d ago1:07:02

1:07:02

“This question will have enormous ramifications for my mental health for the rest of my life.” It’s that sort of episode. Today is MASSIVE for Robins, as Producer Dave surprises him with a humdinger of a special guest. It's John's time to enjoy the fruits of 14 months worth of Made Up Games labour. But it’s not all about fruit - which, yes, could b…

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Episode 92: Eliza Hemming (Part 2) 1:04:31

21d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

In the second part of my chat with Eliza we explore the season 6B theory, and we discuss those metal monstrosities from Mondas... You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcast artwork is…

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#561: Emulsifiers in the Modern Diet: Health Risk or Harmless Additive? 50:41

21d ago50:41

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Emulsifiers are a ubiquitous component of the modern food supply, found in everything from salad dressings and dairy products to pastries and sauces. Traditionally regarded as safe by regulatory agencies, emulsifiers play a vital role in enhancing the texture, stability, and shelf-life of countless processed foods. Yet, in recent years, emerging re…

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THE VILLA MONDAY SUPPLEMENT: What would be a successful season? 52:23

22d ago52:23

52:23

Well, it certainly wasn't a good week for Aston Villa, with consecutive losses to Manchester City and Crystal Palace. With only a few games remaining in the Premier League, it's now a big week leading up to Fulham's trip to Villa Park, so Cole and Simon got together to look at the bigger picture (or at least attempt to). You can listen for FREE on …

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Episode 91: Eliza Hemming (Part 1) 1:04:30

24d ago1:04:30

1:04:30

In the first part of my chat with Eliza, we discuss a very different - and animated - Ninth Doctor... You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcast artwork is by Steve Mellor and the mus…

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#431 - Corner Energy, Non-Playable John and Tubing The Room 1:00:59

24d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

John and Producer Dave are back from a high after John turned 2,000 revellers up to eleven with his problematic walk in music. Elis has questions but Robins simply adds so much value to live events. And he’s been adding his own energy to another live event - that of the singles night variety. And he sure did set the vibe by diving straight in with …

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#430 - Grief Granola, Psephologist Wildfowl and How is Scratching Free? 1:22:10

27d ago1:22:10

1:22:10

You’ve probably heard it whispered on the train on your way into work. You’ve likely heard mutterings about it on the concourse at the football. And you’ve almost certainly heard your grandma claim it at Sunday dinner. Well, this episode confirms the rumours; no one else is doing this. Especially if by ‘this’ you mean an extensive chat about spare …

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#560: Neurodiversity & Nutrition: Choline, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Beyond – Emma Derbyshire, PhD 45:55

28d ago45:55

45:55

Nutrition is increasingly being considered as a modifiable factor that may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes. While severe deficiencies in certain nutrients are known to have dramatic effects, there is growing interest in the potential impact of more subtle insufficiencies — particularly during critical windows such as pregnancy, infancy, and e…

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ASTON VILLA 4-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED: The Ian Maatsen appreciation society! 45:49

29d ago45:49

45:49

It's now five consecutive wins for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with Unai Emery's men now only two points off of Newcastle United in third place. Listen in as Cole and Simon discuss a massive victory at Villa Park, the squad's undeniable confidence and look ahead to the trip to Manchester City on Tuesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, App…

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Special - Alex Gutteridge: A Tribute 1:50:30

1M ago1:50:30

1:50:30

Originally released in May 2024, this special, omnibus episode features my late friend and podcast guest Alex Gutteridge who you may have known as Crashed Dummy on Twitter. I've recorded a short bit at the start of the episode and I hope you'll enjoy getting to know Alex again. You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.…

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#429 - Czecholate, 11 Years of Silence, and No One Else is Doing This 58:22

1M ago58:22

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We join our heroes during a telling off session, because someone is being a naughty boy. Has John eaten too much chocolate on the way in and he’s about to experience the mother of all choco crashes? Has Elis insisted that we scrap the proposed running order to talk instead about every conceivable permutation of the Nations League? Or could Producer…

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GOIN' OUT SWINGIN': Can Aston Villa keep up the momentum? 38:41

1M ago38:41

38:41

Aston Villa bow out of the Champions League in style, with a 3-2 comeback win against PSG and nearly turning the tie around. Join Cole and Simon as the lads return to reflect on Tuesday's memorable performance at Villa Park and look ahead to Saturday's clash against Newcastle United. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - d…

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#428 - Hunting Aled, Gen Sea and Harriet Kemsley 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Acceptance is the word on everybody’s lips today, but it has different meanings for Elis and John. For John it’s a meaningful form of accepting things as they are in life. For Elis it’s about accepting that his wife Isy will never be interested in the Nations League. Both are valid, I'm sure you'll agree. Also getting in on the acceptance game is t…

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Do Lipids Increase During Weight Loss? (SNP39) 20:03

1M ago20:03

20:03

This is a segment from one of our Premium-exclusive AMA (ask me anything) episodes, where we answer questions submitted by Premium subscribers. To listen to the full episode, you’ll need to be a Premium subscriber and access the episode on the private Premium feed. Questions Answered in This Episode [02:00] Why does the Mediterranean diet emphasize…

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Episode 90: Luke Sims-Jenkins (Part 2) 51:13

1M ago51:13

51:13

In part two of my chat with Luke we dive into the world of Big Finish and examine the 5th Doctor story "Aquitaine"... You can find Luke on: Twitter: @Grumpy2EB BlueSky: @grumpy2eb.bsky.social Never Open Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QWPzKuefCeU4gYcRRp994 You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads…

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SOUTHAMPTON 0-3 ASTON VILLA: A sub-perb victory! 42:41

1M ago42:41

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It's four Premier League wins in a row now for Unai Emery's Aston Villa, with a 3-0 win over Southampton being the latest result in a strong run of form. Listen in as Cole and Simon got together to react to a positive result on the road, Villa's sub-perb options from the bench and look ahead to Tuesday's massive clash against PSG. You can listen fo…

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Episode 89: Luke Sims-Jenkins (Part 1) 1:19:11

1M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

In part one of my chat with Luke we explore his early days in finding the show as well the VHS range, podcasting and we also take a trip to Oz... You can find Luke on: Twitter: @Grumpy2EB BlueSky: @grumpy2eb.bsky.social Never Open Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QWPzKuefCeU4gYcRRp994 You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frak…

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#427 - OALPs, Scared To Stand and Career Progression In Feudal Britain 49:20

1M ago49:20

49:20

Elis and Producer Dave are fresh from taking breaths of the night DJ’ing. The only two people on planet Earth to become hipper as they age. But Mixmag has it that Elis spent most of it seated. Because that’s what the top DJs do. Harris, Tong, Guetta, all from a seated position whilst sucking on Werther’s Originals. Yes Elis got a little bit tired b…

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Post-Paris reflections and looking ahead to Southampton! 25:12

1M ago25:12

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Aston Villa's trip to Paris was certainly a difficult adventure, but one that shows just how far this team has come. Join Cole and Simon as the lads return to reflect on some valuable lessons learnt away at PSG and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Southampton. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DI…

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#426 - Writing Sid, UNESCO Accents and Condemned to a Life of Seeing Clearly 1:00:29

1M ago1:00:29

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John’s managed to pick himself up after last Friday’s show. Well to a certain degree at least - thank the lord. But the collective vibe scale is nudged handsomely towards ‘winning’ as Elis has had one of his all time great days. Cycling? Check. Wales? Check. All time hero who laughs at every single one of his jokes? Check. So it’s all the fun of th…

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Episode 88: Daniel Rawnsley (The Return, Part 2) 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

In part two of my chat with Daniel we take a look at the 2006 Doctor Who annual, and we discuss a certain potato-headed monster... You can find Daniel on: Twitter: @daniel_rawnsley BlueSky: @danielrawnsley.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcas…

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#559: Skin Health & Nutrition – Thivi Maruthappu, PhD 45:29

1M ago45:29

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The intersection of nutrition, dermatology, and skin health is an area of growing interest, yet one that remains riddled with misinformation and oversimplified claims. The influence of dietary patterns, specific nutrients, and lifestyle factors on conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin aging has been widely debated, with varying level…

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VILLA MEAN BUSINESS: Reflecting on a perfect week and looking ahead to PSG w/ Jonathan Johnson! 45:58

1M ago45:58

45:58

Unai Emery's Aston Villa are now on a seven match unbeaten run and are heading into a massive clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, with plenty of momentum. Listen in as Cole and Simon reflect on wins over Brighton and Nottingham Forest and look ahead to Villa's trip to Paris with France-based football journalist, Jonathan Johnson. You can l…

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Episode 87: Daniel Rawnsley (The Return, Part 1) 52:51

1M ago52:51

52:51

One my very first guests, Daniel, returns for his second appearance, and in this first part we discuss the Hartnell and Troughton era of the show... You can find Daniel on: Twitter: @daniel_rawnsley BlueSky: @danielrawnsley.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @f…

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#425 - The Credit Score Special 59:57

2M ago59:57

59:57

We’ve hit a low ebb. The show which won Best Entertainment Podcast at the British Podcast Awards just a few years ago is dredging the bottom of the barrel. That new low being production staff researching their credit scores ‘live’ on the show. Throw in a chat with an expert on credit ratings and it’s a wall to wall credit ball. And at such an ebb o…

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#424 - Zanecdotes, Fab Pensions and Mallett’s Depths 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Huge news in Elis and John towers today, for Producer Dave bumped into the man, the myth, the Solero supper himself, Mr Tim Davie. Could he use this opportunity to pitch a brand new true crime podcast about dupes from Stockport who get sold fake shoes? Well that commission’s ripe for the taking if there’s a Magnum that goes the other way. Alongside…

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#558: Rethinking Ultra-Processed Foods in the Modern Food System – Duane Mellor, PhD 52:08

2M ago52:08

52:08

Discussions around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their role in public health have gained significant traction in recent years. While some advocate for categorizing and regulating these foods due to their potential negative health effects, others argue that such classifications can oversimplify the issue and detract from more actionable dietary c…

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PRESTON NORTH END 0-3 ASTON VILLA: We're off to Wembley! 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

Aston Villa are off to Wembley for a date with Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Semi-Finals! Cole, Seb and Simon return to chat about all things Villa in the wake of victory and a clean sheet at Deepdale against Preston North End on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How do the lads feel …

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Episode 86: JR Southall 2:06:05

2M ago2:06:05

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by JR Southall, who turns the format on its head and introduces us to three actual boxes that were important to him and his journey... You can find JR on: BlueSky: @strangerscast.bsky.social Threads: @strangers_space_cast Website: ⁠https://strangersinspace.weebly.com/links.html You can find me on: Twitter: @fraktu…

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#423 - Gareth Guffer, Dune July and Planet Credit Score 47:09

2M ago47:09

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The sun is shining, blossom is blooming and death and divorce are on the lips. Oh the joys of spring. For how is John going to bid farewell when he and his wheels go off to the great scrapheap in the sky? And how does the statistical likelihood of marriage breakup impact the need to draw cold hard financial lines in the sand? It’s all cheery stuff …

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FA CUP PREVIEW | Preston North End v Aston Villa w/ former Preston striker Neil Mellor! 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

Former Preston North End striker, Neil Mellor, joins Cole and Simon for a chinwag ahead of Preston v Aston Villa in the FA Cup Quarter-Finals. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? We're FINALLY back after a long and dreaded international break - hooray! What has Neil made of Preston's season th…

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#422 - Jimmy Bond, £35.17 and Tudur Owen’s Dad’s Monkey 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

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Palin, Chalmers, Livingstone… Robins(?!). Yes, gliding into the show today is one of Britain’s greatest travellers. An adventurer unequalled in the 21st century. Because John has been on his once per 9 months short haul trip. Naples has experienced Robins, and he it. With such pizza consumption and the undoubted oscillation between ‘hungry’ and ‘fu…

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#557: Health Psychology & Eating Behaviour – Prof. Jane Ogden 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

In the realm of health psychology, our understanding of eating behaviors extends beyond mere physiological hunger cues. Research indicates that factors such as learned associations, cultural influences, and individual perceptions play pivotal roles in shaping our dietary choices. Recognizing this complexity is essential for developing effective die…

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Episode 85: Toby Hadoke 1:39:06

2M ago1:39:06

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This week I'm delighted to welcome the wonderful Toby Hadoke to the podcast. And in this episode we take a look at the theme tune, the Radio Times 20th Anniversary special, and the missing episodes... You can find Toby on: Twitter: @TobyHadoke BlueSky: @tobyhadoke.bsky.social Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jOJ2nOjyNFIuRcefLgwOv?si=c2fb09e7…

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#421 - Yakat, Clentin Coins and Is It A Long Forest?! 51:08

2M ago51:08

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Tech problems aplenty behind the scenes, but none of you will notice until the boys bring immediate attention to it. No matter though because the mood is high, for John has not yet had his two squares of chocolate. And there’s a lot flying about today. Adrian gets intense about the length of forests and some of the finest fancy dress in the region …

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#420 - Cheek Not Filth, World Beaker People Day and Apple Crumble Designed For Three 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

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You join today’s show mid-crash. Mid-comedown. John Robins is 30 minutes post-butterscotch. How is he meant to broadcast at the top of his game on such a slippery downhill blood sugar slide? Do Elis and Dave need to have an intervention to get him back on the straight and narrow? Amidst such a rut however there’s time to dig into offering business …

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Episode 84: Jason Miller (Part 2) 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

In part two of my chat with Jason, we take a brief look at the FASA roleplaying games before delving into the Virgin New Adventures! And a word of warning - there are spoilers ahead... You can find Jason on: BlueSky: @drwhonovels.bsky.social Doctor Who Literature: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwholit/ You can find me on: Twitter: @fra…

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SNP38: What is Quality Sleep? 22:11

2M ago22:11

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Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced insulin sensitivity, and other undesirable outcomes. In this episode,…

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