Best Mark Ambrose Podcasts (2025)

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Listening, Healing, and Hope: The Mission of Ele's Place 27:45

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Let us know how you like our podcast or if you'd like to join us as a guest In this episode, Tammy Campbell Director of West Michigan Ele's Place tells our listeners about her career journey and discusses the organization's mission to provide peer-to-peer grief support for children and teens who have experienced loss, emphasizing their age-appropri…

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Following On: County Cricketer S4 E10 - Anderson's T20 Comeback; Centuries Galore For The England Lions & T20 Blast Round Up! 37:33

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Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's Nick Friend to round up the latest from the world of County Cricket. They discuss Jimmy Anderson's T20 comeback, as he takes 3-17 in his first T20 game in almost 11 years. They also discuss the England Lions' high-scoring draw with India 'A', reflect on a…

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die? 17:07

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1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a you…

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Following On - Root's Brilliance, Brook's Winning Start, Jimmy's Comeback & David Willey On The T20 Blast! 56:07

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series win against the West Indies. They discuss Joe Root's record-breaking innings in the second ODI, as his career-best 166 guided England to an unassailable 2-0 lead. They also hear from Harry Brook on why he moved Will Jacks down the batting o…

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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how. 26:45

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1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond. Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer." 🔗 Sh…

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Following On: County Cricketer S4 E9 - Benkenstein Leaves Lancashire; Leicestershire All-But Promoted & Somerset's Big Chase! 55:44

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Scott Taylor is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as both George Dobell and Nick Friend from thecricketer.com to look back at the latest round of County Championship matches. They discuss how Lancashire can improve after yet another defeat, ask if Leicestershire are all-but promoted after another win, and discuss …

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Why 'plz' might be pushing people away. How to write better thank-you notes. Studaloo 18:43

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1085. Do abbreviations like “plz” and “ty” actually make your texts feel less sincere? New research suggests they might. We explore how shortened words affect how your messages are received — even in romantic conversations. Then, we offer practical tips for writing thoughtful, specific thank-you notes that reflect real gratitude. The texting segmen…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - England Thrash Zimbabwe; Gill Named India Test Captain & Leicestershire Flying High! 50:02

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's innings victory over Zimbabwe, as Shoaib Bashir takes his best Test figures, and they debate if there are concerns over the fast bowlers ahead of the India series. Indian Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra dissects their 18-man squad for the series in England…

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Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day 3 - England Begin Summer With Emphatic Win Over Zimbabwe! 26:51

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Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at England's innings & 45 run win over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Shoaib Bashir, discuss an indifferent performance with the ball by England's bowlers, and debate h…

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Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day Two - Bennett's Memorable Century But England Close In On Victory! 19:19

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at Day 2 of the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, with Zimbabwe closing on 30-2 after being asked to follow on, and still trail by 270 runs. They discuss a memorable century for Zimbabwe opener Bria…

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Following On: ENG v ZIM - Day One - England Fall Narrowly Short Of 500 In A Day At Trent Bridge 17:17

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former Zimbabwe fast bowler Ed Rainsford to look back at Day One of the first Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, with England closing on 498-3. They reflect on centuries for Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett, discuss a poor showing with the ball by Z…

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Why simplified spelling nearly took over America (and why it didn't), with Gabe Henry 31:06

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1084. This week, Gabe Henry talks about his new book, "Enough Is Enuf," and the long, strange quest to simplify English spelling. Learn why the "Chicago Tribune" made simplified spelling its house style for decades and why Roosevelt's attempt to make it law backfired. Find Gabe Henry at http://GabeHenry.com. 🔗 Use the code MACMIL for $50 off my Rag…

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[Interview] - Million Dollar Contracting by Kim Hopkins - Part 6 - BPMP #166 46:48

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We continue the “Million Dollar Contracting” book review series with special guest and author, Kim Hopkins, Founder & owner of The Electric Connection out of Los Angeles CA. Nearly the entire episode was devoted to the essential ingredients of a high-converting website for contractors. From fundamental structure, to essential conversion elements, a…

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Following On: County Cricketer S4 E8 - Durham's Day; Troubles For Essex & Leicestershire All But Promoted? 48:54

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Jon Norman is joined by two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison and both George Dobell & Nick Friend from The Cricketer to look back at the latest round of County Championship action. They discuss Nottinghamshire's defeat at Durham & if it's a sign of things to come later in the season. They also reflect on Essex's defeat to Worcestershire, discuss Le…

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Why 'wake' is so confusing. The playful language of vacations. 18:20

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1083. Is it "woke," "woken," or "waked"? We break down why the verb "wake" is one of the trickiest in English, with four competing forms and centuries of change. Then, we lighten things up with a look at vacation vocabulary—from "staycation" to "glamping." The "wake" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Ge…

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Following On: Cricket Collective - England v Zimbabwe Preview & Mark Wood Joins The Show! 55:10

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to England's one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which begins at Trent Bridge on Thursday. They discuss if Sam Cook will make his Test debut, hear from England captain Ben Stokes & debate if England need to change the perception surrounding the team. England bowler Ma…

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Following On - Dermot Reeve on Lara, Dravid and Ambrose 54:38

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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) sits down with former England and Warwickshire all rounder Dermot Reeve and broadcaster and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber to talk about Brian Lara, Bob Woolmer, T20 cricket, AB De Villiers inspired coaching, sweep slogging Curtly Ambrose and getting under the skin of Rahul Dravid. If you like wha…

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Following On - Dermot Reeve exclusive 1:05:24

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talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman (@fulhamjon) is joined by former England and Warwickshire all rounder Dermot Reeve. Dermot, who was part of Channel 4's legendary cricket commentary team and who became a successful cricket coach talks about how drug addiction has led to the destruction of his career, relationships and financial security. Now l…

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Ambrose Bierce, from ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ to disappearing in Mexico, with Jim Norrena 30:01

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1082. Copy editor Jim Norrena joins us this week for a conversation about Ambrose Bierce, his famous "Devil's Dictionary," and his darkly funny take on the world. We look at Bierce’s fascinating (and tragic) life, his legendary wordplay, and his mysterious disappearance in Mexico. Plus, we share our favorite biting definitions and quirky facts abou…

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Following On: County Cricketer S4 E7 - What's Going Wrong At Lancashire & Nottinghamshire Flying High In Division One! 46:45

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Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 6 of the County Championship. They discuss what's gone wrong at Lancashire, as Keaton Jennings steps down as red-ball captain with them bottom of Division Two. They also debate if Nottinghamshire can go …

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Following On: Cricket Collective - England Name White-Ball Squads; David Wiese On The PSL & Kohli And Rohit Retire from Test Cricket 50:01

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect the latest England white-ball squads named for the ODI and T20 series against the West Indies, with Liam Dawson returning to the England setup for the first time since 2022. Lahore Qalanders all-rounder David Wiese reflects on his experiences of leaving Pakistan & e…

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Why 'epitome' is confusing. Quirky stories behind baby animal names. Alice doors 18:43

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1081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how its meaning has changed over time. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of baby animal names—and what they tell us about language, culture, and human history. The "baby animal names" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and edit…

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The Door in the Wall, by H.G. Wells 46:22

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A successful politician recounts how thoughout his life he has been haunted by the memory of a chance childhood encounter with another world, accessed through a mysterious and elusive green door. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' an…

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Following On: Bumble & Kimber 'Who is the best T20 bowler of all time?' 12:06

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Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate who deserves to be known as the best T20 bowler of all time. If you like what you hear please take th…

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Following On: Bumble & Kimber 'Who is the best cricket team in history?' 15:53

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Hosted by talkSPORT Cricket Editor Jon Norman, former England coach and broadcaster David Lloyd and cricket historian Jarrod Kimber this podcast is taken from the Bumble & Kimber Show on the talkSPORT Cricket You Tube Channel. Today the guys debate which team deserves to be called the best cricket team in history. If you like what you hear please t…

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How YouTubers' voices evolve, with Andrew Cheng 21:40

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1080. Linguist Andrew Cheng explains why people’s accents shift over time, especially when they move—and how YouTubers make perfect data subjects. If you've ever cringed at your old voice recordings, this one’s for you. Andrew Cheng is a professor of linguistics at the University of Hawaii. You can find him on Bluesky at LinguistAndrew. NEW: Sign u…

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Following On: County Cricketer S4 E6: Somerset Stun Essex & Are Some England Players Undroppable?' 46:20

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Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as both George Dobell and Nick Friend from The Cricketer to look back at the latest round of County Championship matches. They discuss Somerset's thrilling three-wicket win over Essex, and whether that can kickstart their season. They also reflect on Durham's high-sc…