Best Xfactor Podcasts (2025)

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Something from the Cellar: Grace Dent 46:26

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Grace Dent joined us for White Wine Question Time back in 2021 - it was such a lovely episode, full of food, formative moments and fond memories. Grace talked about losing her mum only months before we spoke, finding her partner on social media and her three-week 'holiday' to a West London shopping centre! Every week we'll be pulling out a highligh…

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Aaron Glenn's Jets Are The Worst Team In The NFL I Oklahoma Drill 165 51:56

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The New York Jets are the last remaining winless team in the 2025 NFL season, and new Head Coach Aaron Glenn doesn't seem have any answers on how to right the ship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Denise Van Outen - From The Big Breakfast to Ibiza DJ and everything inbetween 45:39

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Hello! Welcome to White Wine Question Time. On the podcast this week it's a friend of the show - the brilliant Denise Van Outen. In the 90s she hosted The Big Breakfast which launched her into a career that's taken in the West End, Broadway, TV, DJ'ing some of the world's biggest clubs and best-selling author. Denise was one of our first ever guest…

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Something from the Cellar: Dannii Minogue 46:25

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 241 1:40:44

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It is “wrap-up month” as arcs and series come to a close just in time for next month’s Age of Revelation line-wide crossover event. Antony and Paul take a look at it all in the Month in X for September 2025. Month in X - September 2025 Imperial War: Exiles #1 Astonishing X-Men #35 - 37 Emma Frost: White Queen #4 X-Men of Apocalypse: Alpha #1 Spider…

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The Jets Defense Is Getting Worse Under Aaron Glenn I Oklahoma Drill 164 54:41

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Through four weeks, the Jets defense under new Head Coach Aaron Glenn is on pace to be one of the worst units in team history. What's the cause of the struggles, and how much can be fixed before a red-hot Cowboys offense comes to Met Life Stadium? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p…

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Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick on learning to trust, and being saved by music. 47:03

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We're back and joining us on this episode is the nation's favourite vet - Noel Fitzpatrick. Not content with being one of the world's most respected veterinary surgeons Noel is equally at home on a stage touring his one-man show, in front of the camera (he's played parts in The Bill, Casualty and is the star of the long-running Supervet series) or …

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Jets Fall Short Of Miracle Comeback In Tampa I Oklahoma Drill 163 48:11

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Despite being down two scores at halftime, the Jets clawed their way back against the Buccaneers, leading by one point in the final two minutes, but they could't seal the deal and come out with the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Sizwe Mlambo: Breaking the Stigma Around Neurodivergence in Africa 36:15

20d ago36:15

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In this powerful episode, we speak with Sizwe Mlambo, a young neurodivergent changemaker challenging the deep-rooted stigma around mental health and neurodiversity in African households. Sizwe shares his personal experience with navigating life as a neurodivergent individual, how he learned to cope, and why he’s now using his voice to inspire other…

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Kganya Mogashoa: How Art Becomes a Catalyst for Activism 1:56:43

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Kganya Mogashoa is a self-taught visual artist whose work serves as a powerful form of activism for women's rights and mental health. Her notable contributions include the Sheroes and Herstory projects. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of art and business, delve into family dynamics, and much more. BECOME AN X-FACTORED YOUTH MEMBER…

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Redmond Louw: All I wanted was affirmation from my father! 54:21

20d ago54:21

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Redmond Louw, a devoted Christian and friend of the X-Factored Youth, is deeply committed to youth development. His dedication is evident through his roles as a mentor, father, and spiritual guide. In this conversation, we explore his background, the experiences that shaped him into the man he is today, and his efforts to nurture young boys into st…

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Mary Mlambo: A Bold Vision for the Next Generation 1:17:34

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We sat down with Founder and Director of Lungelo Youth Development Mrs. Mrs Mary Mlambo and got a chance to understand what it means to leave a comfortable life to go and uplift a community far away from home. Lungelo Youth Development (LYD) aspires to produce young people who are empowered, able to realize their full potential and understand their…

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Karabo Tshabalala: Contending for the youth through African Skills 4 Germany 55:33

20d ago55:33

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Meet Karabo Tshabalala – Project Manager of African Skills 4 Germany at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this episode, we sit down with Karabo to explore how this exciting initiative is opening doors for young South Africans who want to live, work, and study in Germany. About the Project: The pilot project African Sk…

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Otsile Nkadimeng: Politics, Economics & Personal Insights 1:05:56

20d ago1:05:56

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We sit down with the one and only Otsile Nkadimeng for an in-depth conversation that covers it all — from the complexities of South African politics, to the state of the economy, and even a glimpse into his personal life and journey. Otsile brings a unique perspective, combining sharp analysis with lived experience, making this a must-watch for any…

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Week 2 Sucked, but Aaron Glenn's NY Jets are Different | Underdog Jets 81 33:03

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Episode 81 of The Underdog Jets Podcast reviews the brutality of the New York Jets' 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 and looks ahead to Week 3's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:…

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The Jets D-Line Has A Chance To Rebound Against Reeling Bucs 48:11

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Despite a disappointing loss to Buffalo a week prior, the Jets have an opportunity to correct the ship against a depleted buccaneers team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 240 1:55:10

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In this episode of X-Nation, Cyclops gets into a bar fight, Psylocke gets cancelled, and Honey Badger returns. Plus, we’ll discuss everything else that happened in the Month in X for August 2025. Month in X - August 2025 Imperial #3 Astonishing X-Men #31 - 34 Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1 Emma Frost: White Queen #3 Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #5 Sp…

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The Jets Offense Flashes Signs Of Brilliance In Their First Action Of The 2025 Season I Oklahoma Drill 161 55:27

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Despite coming up short 34-32 against the Steelers in Week 1, the Jets offense was phenomenal, and provides hope for the rest of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Wayne Chrebet Dissects NY Jets' Week 1 Coaching Job | Underdog Jets 80 30:30

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Wayne Chrebet and Robby Sabo dissect Aaron Glenn's coaching job with the New York Jets, a 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Jets Lose Alijah Vera-Tucker For Season Days Before Opener I Oklahoma Drill 160 56:18

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The Jets got news that starting right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the entire 2025 season, just 4 days before Week 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Jets 2025 53-Man Roster Is Set I Oklahoma Drill 159 39:29

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Following the NFL's roster cut down day and subsequent waiver wire period, the Jets' 2025 final roster is set in stone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Analyzing Aaron Glenn's Tough New York Jets Roster Decisions | Underdog Jets 79 27:12

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Wayne Chrebet analyzes the tough decisions Aaron Glenn had to make to cut the New York Jets roster down to 53 players. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Jets Bolster Their DL With A Pair Of Trades I Oklahoma Drill 158 46:37

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The Jets addressed one of their biggest remaining needs by trading for two new defensive lineman just weeks before the start of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Wayne Chrebet is Hyped After Watching NY Jets-Giants Joint Practice | Underdog Jets 78 37:57

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New York Jets legend Wayne Chrebet shares what he saw from head coach Aaron Glenn (his former teammate) at Tuesday's joint practice against the New York Giants. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Will Aaron Glenn Play The Jets Starters In The Preseason? I Oklahoma Drill 157 41:51

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New Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn has made it his mission to install toughness and discipline in his first training camp, but with only days before their first preseason game, Glenn has yet to indicate whether New York's starters will see live action. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy…

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 239 1:55:21

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Behold, the Revelation! In this episode of X-Nation, we've got some exciting news to discuss in the X-Buzz. Plus, we discuss the uptick in Wolverine exposure in recent months and the um... particulars of Chris Claremont's recent work. All this and more in the Month in X for July 2025. Month in X - July 2025 X-Men Hellfire Vigil #1 Imperial #2 Aston…

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Adrian Dunbar on a life of variety, the changing face of TV and Line of Duty 1:05:10

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Today we're joined by an esteemed actor whose extensive CV includes decades of celebrated films, award-winning TV shows and one of the most celebrated roles from the last few decades of British TV (no wonder people want him to be Prime Minister). It’s the charming Adrian Dunbar! Adrian joined us for a chat just before the new season of 'Ridley', th…

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Aaron Glenn's Tough Training Camp Has Jets Players Jumping For Joy I Oklahoma Drill 156 1:08:26

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Jets new Head Coach Aaron Glenn has been on a mission to install a culture of toughness and discipline since the start of his tenure in Florham Park, and based on the early buzz from Glenn's first Training Camp, the team is completely buying in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol…

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Wayne Chrebet on Why Aaron Glenn is Running the Perfect NY Jets Camp | Underdog Jets 77 33:18

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Wayne Chrebet reveals why former teammate Aaron Glenn is running the perfect training camp for the New York Jets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Jets X-Factor

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Something from the Cellar: Kelly Cates 1:04:36

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Two women are about to make broadcasting history when they become the first female full time hosts of Match of the Day, the storied football highlights program on the BBC. And we just happened to speak to them at the start of this year, so now feels like a perfect time to revisit one of those amazing conversations with two sports broadcasting trail…

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50 - A Dashcon Redemption Story 1:10:52

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In our last episode before we go on indefinite hiatus, we celebrate a SUCCESSFUL dashcon! We discuss Strange vs Croaker, TagTeam wedding, and more. Plus: ship wars for the modern age, time travel to 2015, and many, many feelings. Follow us on Tumblr at dashboarddiaries.tumblr.com to see the posts we talk about on this episode or email us at dashboa…

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Dawn O'Porter on choosing love, building resilience, and finding a new path 47:47

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Today, we're joined by an author and presenter who proves that passion, resilience and drive can get you over life's hardest hurdles - even when some look insurmountable: it's the fabulous Dawn O'Porter! After a really tough childhood brightened by the beauty surrounding her, Dawn's career has taken her to both sides of the Pond as an accomplished …

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Something from the Cellar: Louise Redknapp 38:29

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A few weeks ago, a true gem of UK pop music put her new album out - so we thought this was a perfect time to revisit our conversation with a woman who dominated the charts in the 90s as part of the pop group Eternal and has sold over 15m records herself as a solo artist: it's Louise Redknapp! Louise and I spoke a while back about the heady days of …

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Fleur East on chasing her dreams, life’s second chances, and her West End debut as Tina Turner 42:03

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Our guest today is a fiercely talented presenter, singer and performer whose voice lights up the airwaves each morning and then brings the house down each night, performing as the legendary Tina Turner. It’s the amazing Fleur East! Fleur and Kate reminsice about first meeting on the X Factor twenty years ago, where Fleur’s journey ended after the f…

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Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner BOTH Extended By The Jets I Oklahoma Drill 155 1:12:37

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The Jets new regime showed their priorities by rewarding two of their best young players, wideout Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, with massive multi-year contract extensions, much to the delight of fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad …

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Something from the Cellar: Judy Murray 57:39

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To celebrate the end of another special Wimbledon tennis tournament, we're revisiting a conversation with a true trailblazer in British tennis. She also perfectly encapsulates what it means to show resilience, humour, and heart – it’s the one and only Judy Murray! From raising champions to championing women in sport, Judy’s journey is nothing short…

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Sam Ryder on a life of music, embarrassing first date mishaps, and rocking out with your heroes 1:02:36

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Joining us today is a singer and songwriter who’s gone from living paycheck to paycheck while posting cover videos online to Eurovison success and playing Wembley alongside bona fide rock legends. It’s the joyous Sam Ryder! Ahead of the release of his sophomore album and headline show at Wembley Arena, he talks about how he survived on “crumbs of c…

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Something from the Cellar: Candace Bushnell 1:00:40

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Today, we're so happy to be revisiting a conversation with a woman who helped redefine how an entire generation of women saw themselves, their aspirations and their sexuality. It's only the bloody author of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell! Candace was such amazing company - we spoke about the crossover between her life and the lives of Carrie, S…

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 238 2:25:38

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In this episode of X-Nation, we look back to the past with the new Emma Frost mini-series, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde, and Ms. Marvel’s Giant-Size specials. All this and more in the Month in X for June 2025. Plus, a sneak peek review of the Hellfire Vigil. Month in X - June 2025 Imperial #1 Emma Frost: White Queen #1 Astonishing X-Men #24 - 26 Wolve…

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Tom Parker-Bowles on his wilder days, the difficulties of sudden fame, and the joys of food 1:04:04

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Today, we're joined by a writer, presenter, and author who has lived under the glare of public scrutiny since his mother began a relationship with our now-king – something he's handled with admirable humour and good grace. It's the charming Tom Parker-Bowles! Tom joins us fresh off the release of his new cookbook 'Let's Eat' to tell us hilarious an…

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Something from the Cellar: Anastacia 52:21

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It's the 4th of July this weekend for our friend across the Pond, so we wanted to celebrate two American guests who represent their country in the best possible way! First up, the phenomenal singer-songwriter with one of the most recognisable voices in pop music. It’s noughties icon Anastacia! Anastacia spoke to us about some amazing highs and diff…

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Vogue Williams on family values, enjoying her younger days, and finding her peace 59:56

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Joining us today is a presenter, model and author who has become a certified podcasting queen after a string of successful shows, all delivered with her trademark mix of self-aware craic and personable warmth: it’s the gorgeous Vogue Williams! We sat down for a chat about her wilder younger days back in Ireland - with days often spent modelling in …

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Something from the Cellar: Bez 46:52

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It's one of the biggest week in the UK summer, because Glastonbury's here! And to celebrate, there was only one episode we could revisit - an epic, hilarious, often heartfelt conversation with a man who's covered every literal and spiritual blade of grass at Worthy Farm: it's Bez from the Happy Mondays! Across a lovely chat - that took the entire a…

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Alex Horne on creative connection, being more open, and tales from the Taskmaster house 45:07

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Today, we welcome a comedian and TV host who has taken a brilliantly simple idea for a show - funny people trying to complete funny tasks - and turned it into a global phenomenon. And it’s all been thanks to not taking yourself, or life, too seriously: it’s comedian, TV host and author, Alex Horne! Alex joins us from, you guessed it, the Taskmaster…

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Something from the Cellar: Ian 'H' Watkins 55:02

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To continue our Pride Month celebrations, we’re revisiting our heartwarming and hilarious chat with pop icon Ian ‘H’ Watkins! In this uplifting episode, Ian reflects on life beyond Steps, the joy of reconnecting with his creativity, and the importance of living as your authentic self. He also shares candid stories about the highs and challenges of …

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Cultural Wormhole Presents: X-Nation Episode 237 1:20:19

4M ago1:20:19

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In this episode of X-Nation, we honor the legacy of comic book writer, Peter David. Also, we dive into the Month in X for May 2025. Month in X - May 2025 Astonishing X-Men #20 - 23 Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #2 Rogue: The Savage Land #5 Spider-Man & Wolverine #1 Weapon X-Men #4 Deadpool/Wolverine #5 Cable: Love & Chrome #5 Magik #5 Hellverine #6 Lau…

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Julie Graham on grief, growth, and the women who shaped her 1:03:15

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Joining us this week is one of our favourite leading ladies – a powerhouse performer whose credits span everything from Benidorm, At Home with the Braithwaites, and William & Mary to Doc Martin, The Bletchley Circle, The Hardacres, and most recently, the BBC’s gripping crime drama This City Is Ours. Known for her fierce talent, straight-talking nat…

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Something from the Cellar: Tom Allen 1:02:15

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Today, in honour of Pride Month, we’re revisiting our wonderfully warm and witty conversation with the brilliant Tom Allen – comedian, presenter, and unapologetic national treasure! In this episode, Tom reflects on growing up in Bromley as a fabulously strange teenager who had a love of dinner parties, fine silverware, and a flair for the theatrica…

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Jo Joyner on motherhood, menopause, and the moments that shape us 55:07

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Joining us this week is one of British television’s most loved and consistently brilliant actors. From No Angels to EastEnders, Ackley Bridge to Stay Close, she’s become a mainstay on our screens — and now she’s back with a gripping new drama. It’s the wonderful Jo Joyner! In this conversation, Jo looks back on the defining chapters of her life, fr…