Best Roifield Brown Podcasts (2025)

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Middle-Aged Kicks 43:46

5d ago43:46

43:46

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Globe-trotting Richard, who thinks the bottom might drop out of George's cardboard coffin idea; · Witherspoon, who is reminiscing about Dumteedum; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who is gripped by the Rochelle storyline; · and finally Katherine, who is not enjoying the run up to D…

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Only Knitting 1:03:12

12d ago1:03:12

1:03:12

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: · Michelle in Dorset who is wondering what Rochelle is up to at Casey Meats; · Katherine, who is wondering why the Grundys need money when they don't seem to spend much money on anything; · Ros, who has a huge amount of sympathy for Clarrie; · Jade, who wonders why Clarrie is w…

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The Tariff Tantrum, Trump and the End of Brand America 53:06

15d ago53:06

53:06

This week on Mid-Atlantic, Roifield Brown hosts a packed panel to break down Donald Trump's latest economic gamble: a 10% blanket import tariff and steeper levies on select countries, with China squarely in the crosshairs. The result? Global market chaos, retaliatory threats, and international alarm bells over the US’s role in the rules-based econo…

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Not Cricket 48:54

19d ago48:54

48:54

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Michelle in Dorset who is wondering whether to believe Joy or Rochelle; · Witherspoon, who is wondering what diagnosis to hang onto Rochelle; · Globe-Trotting Richard who is wondering where the Joy and Rochelle situation is taking us; · and finally Glyn, who has been findin…

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Dumteedum Live! 58:18

27d ago58:18

58:18

This is a bonus podcast, recorded at the Academic Archers Conference 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Constanza's Requiem 55:24

27d ago55:24

55:24

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Michelle in Dorset who has a plot prediction about the Snells; · Globe-Trotting Richard who is outraged by Helen and cricket team shenanigans · Katherine who is disappointed with the Joy story denouement and doesn't believe in Lynda, shock horror! · Marie from Winchester‚Ä¶…

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Signal Failure, Leaks, Bombs, and Budget Cuts 46:41

28d ago46:41

46:41

This week’s Mid-Atlantic felt like reading classified memos in the group chat, except the group chat accidentally included a journalist and the memos were about bombing Yemen. Host Roifield Brown and his panel of sharp minds, Aram Fischer in Oakland, Denise Hamilton in Houston, Steve O’Neill in London, and Leah Brown in Broadstairs, looked at two t…

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Helen's Belles 52:48

1M ago52:48

52:48

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Theo. We hear from: Julia in Shropshire, who is very annoyed with Helen Claire from Clapham who is needs a break from Bridge farm Glyn, thinking about bells and smells Witherspoon, who thinks Helen should break the fourth wall And finally Vicky who delighted in Kirsty being cross with Tom We also h…

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Canada Under Siege? The Trump Trade War and a Resurgent Liberal Party 45:43

1M ago45:43

45:43

Mark Carney is Canada’s new prime minister, the Liberals are surging in the polls, and the country is locked in an escalating trade war with its unpredictable southern neighbour. At the centre of it all? Donald Trump. Since returning to the White House, Trump has hit Canada with aggressive tariffs and even floated the outrageous idea of annexation.…

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Talia-Milgrom-Elcott - Building Networks To Solve Complex Problems 47:44

1M ago47:44

47:44

In Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union speech, he called out the need to train 100,000 STEM teachers in 10 years. Hearing that call, Talia Milgrom-Elcott started 100Kin10 and made it her mission to transform President Obama’s vision into reality. Using the insights she shares in this episode, she hit that goal in eight and a half years. Understa…

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Model men 55:14

1M ago55:14

55:14

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Theo. We hear from: Michelle from Dorset, a first-time caller-innerer, who is dreaming of giant poo costumes Claire from Clapham, who is worried about poor Clarrie Love Jazzer’s singing, with a cheer for Brad Witherspoon, focussing on the young men of Ambridge Jade from Australia, loving the contra…

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Anti-Natasha 1:17:53

2M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Tracy from California, calling very early in the week, to tell us she told us so; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who needs to talk about Natasha; · Anna, discussing her AI-created image of Natasha; · Leigh, from Cookham, who is both having fun and seeing red ; · Katherine who is …

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Pub Brunch 55:42

2M ago55:42

55:42

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Anna, who has been looking at some villagers in a different way; · Malcolm, who tells us that the answer to everybody's problems is a loss adjuster; · Katherine, who has a potpourri of questions after Tuesday's episode; · Witherspoon, who is a bit grumpy about the way the r…

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Birmingham Midweek, Turning Points in English History with David Crowther 55:02

2M ago55:02

55:02

In this lively episode of Birmingham Midweek, host Roifield Brown returns from California to catch up with historian David Crowther, creator of The History of England podcast. The duo embarks on an ambitious journey through English history, aiming to cover turning points from the Battle of Hastings to Brexit, though they start much earlier, around …

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Kash Patel, Trump 2.0, and Britain's Identity Crisis 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

On this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown, broadcasting from sunny Oakland, takes on a transatlantic feast of political intrigue with guests Aram Fischer, Cory Bernard, Denise Hamilton, and Mike Donahue. In the U.S., Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI director raises alarm bells about the erosion of institutional integrity. Denise calls it…

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Sparrow attack 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Katherine, who doesn't think that Bridge Farm should have been employing Clarrie to clean up the dairy; · Ros in South Wales, who wonders whether the Bridge Farm cheeses will lose their taste; · Katherine again, who has been amused by Wayne's career change; · and finally Gl…

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Borsetshire Brown 58:39

2M ago58:39

58:39

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Julia in Shropshire, who really enjoyed the previous week on The Archers; this week less so; · Kirk from Somerset, who wanted to clear up some misconceptions about sewage; · Katherine, who won't be buying any more cheese from Bridge Farm; · Grellan in London, who thinks tha…

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Patricia Letayf: Unlocking The Power Of Refugee Communities 38:16

3M ago38:16

38:16

What does the word “refugee” mean to you? Poverty? hardship? Misfortune? What about entrepreneurship, innovation and opportunity? Patricia Letayf is the Executive Director at Five One Labs, a groundbreaking organization that empowers refugees to become entrepreneurs in places like Kurdistan, Iraq and Barranquilla, Colombia. Starting with $15,000 in…

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Not Cricket! 43:26

3M ago43:26

43:26

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who takes a Hollywood view of Fallon and Harrison; · Claire from Clapham, who has been enjoying some adult conversations; · And finally Paul from Olney, who isn't convinced about Chris and Hannah. We also have an email from Chris in Indiana. Plus: we have the W…

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Trump’s Gaza Gambit & Britain’s Colonial Reckoning 53:51

3M ago53:51

53:51

This episode of Mid Atlantic tackles two seismic geopolitical issues shaping transatlantic discourse. First, Donald Trump’s alarming suggestion that the U.S. should take control of Gaza sparks global outrage, raising questions about America’s stance on foreign intervention and human rights. The panel—featuring host Royfield Brown, progressive organ…

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Pantomime Now! 1:31:36

3M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Love Jazzer's Singing; who might be missing Nigel and is not sure about Vince, nor AI · Andrea from Beautiful Brittany who says no panto talk but she does have a plot suggestion; · Michelle who has enjoyed the humour this week but has questioned the bad boys in Ambridge; · …

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Trump’s Executive Orders, UK Immigration, and the AI Power-Shift 57:43

3M ago57:43

57:43

This episode of Mid-Atlantic examines the latest political and economic turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, Trump’s sweeping executive orders, including plans for an immigration detention center at Guantanamo Bay, signal a hard-line second-term agenda. His tariffs threaten global trade, while his federal appointments prioritize loyalt…

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Transformational - Jeff Softley, Experian 43:57

3M ago43:57

43:57

Experian Was Being Disrupted by Fintech Startups. Then They Turned the Tables When Jeff Softley joined Experian’s consumer division ten years ago, things looked bleak. The business had endured 16 quarters of declining revenues. It was being disrupted by venture backed fintech startups that didn’t need to turn a profit for years—if ever. How do you …

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More evolved? 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Claire from Clapham who has a plot prediction about Neil's provenance; · And Witherspoon, who enjoyed An old home week in Ambridge this week, whatever that means. We also have three emails, from Lilian, from Chris and from Chris in Indiana. Plus: we have the Week in Ambridg…

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Tech Billionaires, the American Oligarchy 56:49

3M ago56:49

56:49

The second Trump inauguration was more than just a political spectacle—it was a clear signal of Silicon Valley’s growing entrenchment in American governance. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech moguls sat front and center, ahead of cabinet secretaries, embodying a stark new reality: the marriage of big tech and the state is no lo…

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Bob Sutton: Rule #1 - Don’t Be An Asshole 44:02

3M ago44:02

44:02

Bob Sutton is among the most influential business scholars today. One of Stanford’s Business School’s most distinguished professors, a bestselling author of seven books including, most recently, The Friction Project, he has advised CEO’s ranging from Pixar’s Ed Catmull to IDEO’s David Kelley. Yet his career didn’t start out in an ivory tower, but i…

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Justin's Beavers 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Jen from Brooklyn, who has thoughts about Leonard; · Nicola from Cheshire, who has a plot prediction about Harrison; · Tracy from California, who is rather unimpressed by Tom; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who is worried that Rochelle might be a bit of a stalker; · Jacquieline f…

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Labour’s Corruption Scandal and Reform UK’s Rise 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

Labour’s Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Economic Secretary to the Treasury amid corruption allegations, marking the first major scandal to hit Keir Starmer’s government. The panel dissects what this means for Labour’s credibility, with some suggesting it’s merely the growing pains of governance, while others argue it could be an easy attack line for …

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Growing Old 48:12

3M ago48:12

48:12

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Suey. We hear from: · Love Jazzer's singing, who loved the scenes between Brad and Tracy; · Glyn, who has identified a theme in recent interactions among Ambridgeans; · Jef, who has been speculating about Jill and Leonard, and about Harrison's new job; · Globe-trotting Richard, who has been researchin…

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The Rise and Fall of Justin Trudeau – A Canadian Turning Point 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

Justin Trudeau’s decade-long run as Canada’s Prime Minister is ending, marking a dramatic shift in Canadian politics. Once a symbol of progressive optimism, Trudeau is now grappling with plummeting popularity, a fractured Liberal Party, and mounting challenges from a surging Conservative opposition under Pierre Poilievre. In this episode, Roy Field…

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Wild Release 1:03:38

4M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: · Globe-trotting Richard, who is interested in the lives of Dumteedummers; · Witherspoon, who is interested in the legality of beavers; · Glyn, who has been looking into Neil's past; · Andrea, who has thoughts on the situation at Bridge Farm; · Globe-trotting Richard again, thi…

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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy and Modern Political Cycles 48:24

4M ago48:24

48:24

This week’s Mid Atlantic explores the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who lived to 100 and left an indelible mark on American politics and humanitarian work. The panel examines his role as a symbol of a bygone era, bridging the post-war optimism of the mid-20th century and the rise of Reagan-era conservatism. Micha…

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Reindeer Baubles 51:37

4M ago51:37

51:37

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Love Jazzer’s Singing. We hear from: · Tracy from California who has some advice for Kate and Helen; · Katherine, who has a plot prediction about Mick; · Grellan, who has noticed some things about how David and Ruth talk; · And finally Witherspoon, who has a handful of plot predictions for the year ah…

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Brenda's Back! 50:58

4M ago50:58

50:58

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Theo. We hear from: · Jade, who hasn’t been impressed by Helen; · Witherspoon, who is a bit more sympathetic to her; · Glyn, who is wondering what Christmas will be like across Ambridge; · Caroline from Sydney, who wonders where all the fun characters have gone; · Claire from Clapham, who has enjoyed …

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Brittany Special 37:19

4M ago37:19

37:19

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who draws a contrast between Joy and Lynda on one hand, and Mick and Robert on the other; · David in Carmarthenshire, who wants to report a missing item; · And finally Marie in Winchester, who really really enjoyed the week; We also have an email from Chris in …

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Healthcare Rage and the "Free Luigi" Phenomenon 46:18

4M ago46:18

46:18

This episode of Mid Atlantic tackled the seismic aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassination in Manhattan—a shocking act that's ignited a visceral debate around corporate greed, healthcare inequality, and public anger in the United States. Panelists Roifield Brown, Steve O’Neill, Mike Donahue, and first-time guest Jimmy the Gia…

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E-Bike On! 58:42

5M ago58:42

58:42

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: David from Carmarthenshire, who noticed Lynda mangling a Welsh tradition; Claire from Clapham, who is really happy with Joy but less so with Robert; Jade, who needs to talk about Emma; Marie, who hasn’t been enjoying recent episodes and has a theory about why this is; Katheri…

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Unforgettable Ambridgeans 1:09:58

5M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Jeff from Romford, who isn’t convinced about the plans for the EV charging station; James, a first-time caller-innerer, who was somewhat surprised by Sunday’s episode; Ros from South Wales who is enjoying the unexpected visitors; Andrea from Beautiful Brittany who has found t…

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AI, Beauty Standards, and Body Image with Sangeeta Pillai 34:58

5M ago34:58

34:58

In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, feminist changemaker and host of Masala Podcast, to tackle a troubling facet of artificial intelligence: its impact on body image. The conversation centers around AI-generated beauty standards and their capacity to amplify already damaging ideals perpetuated by soc…

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Kitchen crisis 56:54

5M ago56:54

56:54

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Katherine who wasn’t impressed by Ruth, but who likes Hilda; Glyn, who, among other things, was also not impressed by Ruth’s treatment of Fallon; Love Jazzer’s Singing who has been enjoying women’s friendships on The Archers; and finally Witherspoon who is happy to see an old…

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Imagine Beavers 55:40

5M ago55:40

55:40

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Jade in Australia, who has been wondering about the new goat; Jacqueline from Cardiff, a first time caller-innerer with views on how to pronounce THAT word; David from Carmarthenshire, who was incensed by Helen’s behaviour this week; Globe-trotting Richard, who has thoughts o…

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Trump's wild cabinet picks 1:07:39

5M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In this episode of *MidAtlantic*, host Roifield Brown, joined by panelists from both sides of the Atlantic, unpacks the political reverberations of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election and shifts in British leadership. From the Democratic Party’s introspection post-Kamala Harris’s defeat to the implications of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, the discu…

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Enyinnah Okere: How Edmonton Developed A Game Changing Policing Strategy 36:58

6M ago36:58

36:58

One of the most basic responsibilities of a government is to keep its people safe. In a city, that first line of defense is the police. They are trained to investigate crimes, handle violent criminals and put them in jail. Yet police departments also spend a lot of time on repeat nonviolent incidents. They manage domestic disputes, mental health ep…

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AI? Why? 55:02

6M ago55:02

55:02

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Anna from Berkshire, who isn’t impressed with Natasha; Claire from Clapham, who isn’t too keen on all the Dickensiana; Lilian who is really, really loving it; Lizzie a First Time Caller-innerer we think - in which case, Hurrah! who is worried about something that Justin might…

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America’s Political Earthquake: Trump’s Return and the Democratic Divide 1:49:55

6M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

In this episode, host Roifield Brown leads a riveting discussion on America’s political landscape after a historic and divisive election. Joined by political activist Zee Cohen Sanchez, tech entrepreneur Mike Donoghue, and author Jarett Kobek, the group dissects the surprising return of Donald Trump to the presidency and the ramifications for the D…

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Election Showdowns & Budget Balancing Acts: U.S. on the Brink, U.K. on the Tightrope 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In this episode of *Mid Atlantic*, host Roifield Brown assembles a dynamic panel to dissect two major political showdowns: the final week of the U.S. election and Labour’s landmark budget in the U.K. As Brown remarks, with tight swing-state races, all eyes are on pivotal battlegrounds where razor-thin margins could decide the outcome. Guests debate…

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Justin Time 55:08

6M ago55:08

55:08

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: Anna from Berkshire, who has enjoyed hearing about all the businesses in Ambridge and who has a plot prediction about one of them; Katherine, who wonders what is the point of Kenton and Jolene; Claire from Clapham, who was cheering Lilian on on Thursday; Witherspoon, who has Di…

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Lady Ploughmen 51:26

6M ago51:26

51:26

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Lilian, with thoughts about singing in prison; Laura from Bedfordshire, who has a plot prediction about the tea room and some questions about Apple Day; Kirk, who is a fan of Brad; and finally Marie in Winchester, who has a solution for the Tea Room staffing crisis; We also h…

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Whitney Johnson: Creating Safety Around Disruption 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

Whitney Johnson was one of the top analysts on Wall Street. Yet when she met Clayton Christensen, she realized her fate path would lead somewhere else. As she would later write in a landmark in Harvard Business Review, she would disrupt herself and leave her top job at a Wall Street firm. Today, Whitney is regularly ranked as one of the top 50 busi…

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Spooky Bunting 1:01:37

6M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: Witherspoon, who wants to welcome Zainab and Khalil into the fabric of the Ambridge community; Ros from South Wales, who is very happy that Clarrie is back; Love Jazzer’s Singing, who wants more Hannah; Katherine, who wonders what the rewilding project is all about; Globe-tro…

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