Best M Ramirez Podcasts (2025)

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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Andy Sack & Adam Brotman - AI First 27:50

4d ago27:50

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Bill Horan talks with Adam Brotman and Andy Sack, authors of AI FIRST. Andy and Adam will discuss what the differences between AI, AGI and ASI are, why they say they were dunbfounded by CHAT GPT 3.5, how people can learn more about AI just by using it for everyday simple tasks and how we can be hurt by scammers if we don't keep up with AI.…

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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David DeLong - Hidden Talent 27:05

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Bill Horan talks with David DeLong, author of Hidden Talent. David will discuss the 3 "hidden" groups he is talking about, why we will be facing a shortage of workers in the future, why many employers are afraid to hire workers from this "hidden pool" and how "hidden talent workers" can use internships and temporary positions to their advantage.…

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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Dr. Brent Ridge & Joshue Kilmer Purcell - G.O.A.T. Wisdom 27:50

18d ago27:50

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Bill Horan talks with Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, authors of G.O.A.T. WISDOM. Brent and Josh will discuss what G.O.A.T. WISDOM is, why they have such a strong belief in kindness, why they call their clients "neighbors" and why it is important to know the "measure of success."By 90.3 WHPC

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…

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Episode 1 - Anatomy of a grievance, the investigative interview 47:38

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NEW STEWARDS!!! Are you looking to increase their knowledge, confidence, and to be best prepared/equipped stewards there are? If so, this is the episode for you! Please send any questions or comments to [email protected] Members of Branch 458

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Nick Huber - The Sweaty Startup 27:03

25d ago27:03

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Bill Horan talks with Nick Huber, author of THE SWEATY STARTUP. Nick will discuss how most entrepreneurs are normal not brilliant, why leverage is the key to life, what are the 3 things that help us get leverage and why we should ask ourselves what can I do right now that will maximize the life I want to live 5 years from now. Buy the book on Amazo…

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

29d ago32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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July 1 implementation MOUs M-2009 1:02:14

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Eric Robinson (E-Rob) and Casey Ritchie discuss the Overtime Desired Lists (ODLs) and the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP). Click here to see the National Agreement and the M-2009 MOU- https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/2023-2026-national-agreement-and-implementation-mou-released reach out with any comments or su…

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Jack Cohen - The Freedom Frameworks 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Bill Horan talks with Jack M. Cohen, author of THE FREEDOM FRAMEWORKS. Jack will discuss why success is not linear, why it is difficult to articulate our dreams, what he means by DO BE HAVE, and why we should begin with the end in mind.By 90.3 WHPC

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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George Horrigan - Work Less, Make More, And Have More Fun In Your Business 27:59

1M ago27:59

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Bill Horan talks with George Horrigan, author of WORK LESS, MAKE MORE AND HAVE MORE FUN IN YOUR BUSINESS. George will discuss what is his structure of success, what is the most common problem in business today, what most businesses do wrong and why a vision is so important.By 90.3 WHPC

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The Cars 36:19

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In this episode, John and Rich discuss The Cars' debut album. The Fools reflect on The Cars musical style and production techniques. The conversation delves into the band's influence in merging rock and pop, their role in the 80s genre, and Ric Ocasek's production talents and influence on later music.…

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An Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois) 1:57:01

1M ago1:57:01

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This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie)…

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Jo Brown - See Your Elephant 27:34

2M ago27:34

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Bill Horan talks with Dr. Jo Brown, author of SEE YOUR ELEPHANT. Dr. Jo will discuss what is an "elephant", why she calls herself an "elephant hunter", why self awareness is so important, and what are 'triggers?"By 90.3 WHPC

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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Mutual Benefits Association - Veronica Ramirez 21:09

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Veronica from branch 2810 gives us a brief history of the MBA and discusses a few of the plans that it offers to NALC members and their families. send any comments or questions to [email protected] click here to watch on youtube - https://youtu.be/tLBi49CuB6gBy Members of Branch 458

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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Kishshana Palmer - Busy Is A Four Letter Word 28:04

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Bill Horan talks with Kishanna Palmer, author of BUSY IS A FOUR LETTER WORD. Kishanna will discuss why she says busy is a four letter word, how to do less to achieve more, why multitasking is a myth and what are 4 strategies to get out of the busy trap.By 90.3 WHPC

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 30:31

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Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's The Extraordinary Miss Flower is part-concert film, part-performance art piece inspired by the life of its subject, a woman called Geraldine Flower. When she passed away a few years ago, her daughter Zoe discovered a number of letters, written over the years by suitors of Geraldine's, which painted a picture of a wil…

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Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys, Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Superman and Spelling Bees 1:38:49

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This week's episode of the BSME Awards-nominated Empire Podcast had better not be the episode that the BSME Awards judging panel listens to ahead of voting, or our nomination might be rescinded. Which is to say, chaos reigns as Chris Hewitt returns — eventually, after being waylaid by a McQ&A — to the hosting chair, and is joined by Helen O'Hara, J…

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Todd Patkin - Finding Happiness 27:54

2M ago27:54

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Bill Horan talks with Todd Patkin, author of FINDING HAPPINESS. Todd will discuss why it is important to follow his 12 steps in numerical order, why he puts exercise first, what he means when he says to be a lamplighter and how to avoid negative people.By 90.3 WHPC

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Seatbelts, safety and attendance 21:09

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Lily Gladstone & Kelly Marie Tran, Great Actor/Director Pairings, Tariffs and Teen Movies 1:39:12

2M ago1:39:12

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It's another cracking episode of the (freshly award-nominated) Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Helen O'Hara slips into the hosting chair and tries to wrestle James Dyer and Alex Godfrey into shape as they talk about changeable movie titles, great actor/director pairings, Alex's favourite teen movies, the week's movie news including Donald Trump…

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Episode 16: Blondie 49:51

2M ago49:51

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In this episode of Fool's Anthem, Rich and John delve into the legendary band, Blondie, exploring the life of front person Debbie Harry and the band's punk, disco and 60s roots. Debbie and Chris Stein formed Blondie and discovered Clem Burke when he responded to an audition. The band emerged from the original CBGB scene in New York during the early…

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Becky Heidesch - The Career Masterclass for Women 28:05

2M ago28:05

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Bill Horan talks with Becky Heidesch, author of THE CAREER MASTERCLASS FOR WOMEN. Becky will discuss why she says "my hindsight is your 20/20," how you can design your future on your terms, how to answer the question "Is it who you know or what you know?", and why she wants you to keep a career journal.…

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Episode 15: Fu Manchu 42:35

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In this episode, John and Rich crank it up with the fuzz sound of Fu Manchu, focusing on the song 'Eatin' Dust'. They discuss the band's history, lineup changes, and the unique production qualities of their music. The conversation highlights the band's stoner rock sound and heavy riffs. They explore the evolution of the band's albums, including var…

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Wyatt Russell, David Harbour & Hannah John-Kamen, Paul Feig, Ryan Coogler, And It’s Episode 666 1:57:55

3M ago1:57:55

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It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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Shanna Adamic - Audacious Optimism 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Bill Horan talks with Shanna Adamic, author of AUDACIOUS OPTIMISM. Shanna will discuss what health challenges she had to overcome, how hope and confidence come before optimism, why the words "I will" are so important and how our choices mirror our true selves.By 90.3 WHPC

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Legislative Landslide - Marta Witten 23:44

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Marta Witten from Branch 143 in Findlay, OH shares the legislative struggles that the NALC had to push through to get collective bargaining. Watch on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/KXNBoEEjpVo join our facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/61559180401195/ send comments, questions, and or any suggestions for future episodes to [email protected]…

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Episode 14: Forty Six & 2 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Rich and John delve into the music of Tool, focusing on the song '46 and 2' from the album 'Ænima'. They discuss the first time they heard Tool, the band's iconic techniques and sounds, which applied seven eighth time and the Phrygian scale chord progressions. The conversation explores the deeper themes and lyrics of '46 and 2', particularly the co…

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The Convergence Is Here (ft. Gareth Evans, Christian Gudegast, and Gavin O'Connor), And Mount Rushmoreapalooza 1:55:20

3M ago1:55:20

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It was foretold by the Ancient Ones: The Convergence (or Gunvergence, if you will), the day on which three absolutely slamming action movies will be released at the same time in the UK (albeit on different formats), ushering in a new era of sweaty dad bods, car chases, and many scenes where people die in a hail of bullets. And that day is today, fo…

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The Shameless Plug #2 — The June Issue 31:57

3M ago31:57

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The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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Elizabeth Willetts - Flex 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Bill Horan talks with Elizabeth Willetts, author of FLEX. Elizabeth will discuss if we really knowwhat we are good at doing, how we can find out what our strengths are, what she means by "skill stacking," and why we must find out "what winds me up."By 90.3 WHPC

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Episode 13: Palm Grease 41:56

3M ago41:56

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Fools Anthem celebrates Herbie Hancock and his musical talent and creativity through the decades. Hancock's influence brought a fusion of funk, jazz and electronics into popular music and culture. A look at Herbie Hancock's discography shows his constant innovation and experimentation with music. The Fools reminisce about the first time they heard …

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Easter Guestapalooza (Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, Ludwig Göransson, Osgood Perkins), Movie Musicals, And The Oscars' Latest Stunt 1:59:21

3M ago1:59:21

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This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, includi…

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Stefan Van Hooydonk - Curiosity 27:08

3M ago27:08

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Bill Horan talks with Stefaan van Hooydonk, author of CURIOSITY. Stefaan will discuss what the Global Curiosity Institute is all about, why curiosity is the biggest predictor of executive success, how conformity is the biggest enemy of curiosity and why the real power of curiosity lies in its collective power.…

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Kevin Macdonald on One To One: John & Yoko — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Kevin Macdonald's latest documentary, One To One: John & Yoko, is out now in cinemas around the UK, folks, and it's well worth your time for anyone with even a passing interest in John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, and their lives after The Beatles split up. But if you're a Beatlemaniac, this is manna from heaven as it not only brings you remaster…

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Episode 12: Father John Misty 38:35

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Rich introduces John to the discography of Father John Misty, the stage name of the musician Joshua Tillman. They discuss Father John Misty's creative spectrum of work, the deep lyrics in the music consisting of social commentary and personal themes that juxtaposes serious subjects with upbeat melodies. Rich highlights Father John Misty's great son…

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Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche, Rami Malek & Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Landon, Movie Weddings, And Helen Returns! 1:57:56

3M ago1:57:56

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jam-packed etc. etc. Bumper-sized, and so on and so forth. But it's true, perhaps this week more than ever as Chris Hewitt sits down for chats with two pairs — first, there's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunite almost 30 years after The English Patient for this week's Odyssey-sampling drama, …

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Mark C. Fava - Lessons From The Admiral 28:04

3M ago28:04

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Bill Horan talks with Mark C. Fava, author of LESSONS FROM THE ADMIRAL. Mark will discuss why it is important to observe the leaders we work for, why he calls himself an "active learner", why bosses measure your performance by how you meet their expectations and why the key is to know what bosses want, not what is important.…

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Episode 11: Thursday 31:35

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In this episode of Fool's Anthem, John and Rich discuss the unique sound of the band, Morphine. They share an admiration for the band's authentic style and instrumentation which primarily featured a two-string slide bass, saxophones, and drums. The Fools dig into the lyrics of the song Thursday from the second album, Cure for Pain. Rich shares a pe…

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

4M ago1:40:20

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This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…