Best Aidan Long Podcasts (2025)

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Ep78: Dr Josephine Perry - Why Your Mind Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Fix It). 1:03:37

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Top sports psychologist, Josephine Perry, has helped everyone from world champions to amateur runners overcome mental barriers to perform better - and she's written 5 brilliant books on the subject too. So if you’ve ever felt it's like your mind holding you back on race day, this episode for you. From pre-race wobbles to building confidence and enj…

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Ep77: Aidan O'Flaherty - Not Just for Injuries: What Physios ACTUALLY Do for Elite Runners 59:41

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When most runners think of physios, they think of injury rehab. But as we’ve both learned over the years,, there’s so much more to the physio-athlete relationship - from strength training and biomechanics to recovery and long term performance. We’re joined once again by our physio and strength coach Aidan O’Flaherty to unpack what working with a ph…

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36) Monika Leleń (PL) 28:57

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Monika is a polish queen breeder. Together with her team they produce a staggering 35000 virgin queens for sale each year. This is a popular way to purchase queens in Poland. They also produce mated and instrumentally inseminated queens. Monika’s team uses a range of techniques that lead them to achieve incredibly high levels of efficiency in the p…

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Ep76: We Wish We Had Known These Things About Running 37:43

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What advice would you give your younger running self? We answer exactly this question, looking back at the most important lessons we've learned over the years. From running easy runs like a sprint to doing sessions on zero fuel, we've made PLENTY of rookie errors in our training along the way but we're here to share the lessons we've learned (mostl…

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DAC Episode 384 - Rocky Balboa (2006)

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somehow, still, a live dog. Before Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan rebirthed the Rocky franchise with Creed, but after Sylvester Stallone kicked around the corpse of his own creation in Rocky V, there came the odd bridge of Rocky Balboa, a wistful and occasionally charming examination of what happens in the decades after the balloon of fame has …

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E57 Connor Pierce: Upgrading Higher Education With AI And Gamification 1:22:03

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Connor Pierce is a passionate lifelong learner who thrives at the crossroads of psychology, technology, and art. His career has been rooted in higher education, professional development, and learning experience design. With a solid background in psychological principles and learning theory, he currently specializes in creating innovative instructio…

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Ep75: Jess Furness "Why (and how) I'm running 42 marathons this year" 50:56

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This week, we’re joined by presenter and ultra runner, Jess Furness who this year, is taking on an incredible 42 marathons. Jess is a familiar face from The Running Channel, but this year she’s taken things to a whole new level. We chat about why she set herself this challenge, how she’s balancing it with work, life, and content creation, and what …

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Ep74: How to Fuel and Hydrate for Long Runs - CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration 1:01:57

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When do we ACTUALLY need electrolytes? And how many carbs should we be taking for endurance events? This week, we get Andy's expert advice on all of the FAQs about fuelling and hydration for running. Andy’s background is as elite as it gets. He began his career as a sports scientist for the Renault and Benetton Formula 1 teams and went on to help e…

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Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland, with Stan Erraught 1:07:28

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In this episode we talk to Stan Erraught about his book, Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland. We discuss Stan’s own political background and work leading to his research for the book; the different facets of Irish popular music since the mid-20th Century; the particular cases of the Wolfe Tones and Kneecap and perceptions of their po…

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Ep73: Your race is done. Now what? How to recover and get training again! 38:51

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You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal, and maybe even smashed a PB — but now what? In this episode, we answer your questions about what happens after the big race. Rose has just London marathon, Steph's fresh off 100k for England, and we’re both dragging ourselves out of that weird post-race headspace. We discuss how we recover: from…

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E56 Sylvie Froncek: What Outdoor Education Teaches Us About Improving Education 1:01:33

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Sylvie started working with Cornell’s Team and Leadership Center at the age of 15. Since then she has worked as an outdoor adventure guide for the Claremont Colleges in California, a rock climbing instructor in Colorado, a bicycle tour guide in New Zealand and the Northeastern USA, and a mountain instructor for the North Carolina Outward Bound Scho…

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Ep72: Vassos Alexander - Why we should ALL be getting out of our comfort zone 56:35

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From running this year's London marathon in a 25kg weighted vest to conquering the gruelling 246km Spartathlon, Vassos is always looking for new challenges to push him out of his comfort zone. We find out why - along with what it took to run a marathon with 25kg on his back, how he pushed through the hardest moments of the Spartathlon and why he ne…

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35) Chris Werner (US) 39:38

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Chris is a queen breeder and honey producer who has a family based bee business that operates between Florida and Wisconsin in the US. Chris's Website Chris's Business Facebook Page Join the 'Breeding the Honeybee' Facebook group to be apart of future live streams This podcast is proudly brought to you by Brent Nixon at Nixon Queen Bees in Ballarat…

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Ep71: Steph races 100k for ENGLAND! 35:43

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Four weeks after finishing the Two Oceans marathon, Steph lined up for her first 100k as part of an England team, and in this episode she tells us all about it! From pre-race prep to the realities of race day , Steph shares how she tackled over 20 laps of a 3 mile loop course, how her crew helps her through some tough moments, and how conquering un…

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DAC Episode 383 - My Blue Heaven (1990)

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now there’s a live dog. Did you watch Goodfellas back in 1990 and think “Hey, this should be a wacky comedy with Rick Moranis and Steve Martin”? If so, you’re in luck. You’re in so much luck. Like Goodfellas, My Blue Heaven is loosely based on the story of Henry Hill, the mobster who went into the witness protection program. Goodfellas ends with a …

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Ep70: London Marathon Debrief 1:03:49

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The BIG London Marathon debrief! Rose shares what it was like lining up in the pro field, the highs and lows of her race, and what it meant to make a comeback with a 9th place finish in 2:25:01. Producer Georgie gives us the honest truth about what it felt like tackling 26.2 miles in the unexpected April heat and special guest Charlie gives us the …

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DAC Episode 382 - Midnight Run (1988)

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True facts about Joe Pantoliano: He fought and defeated the last living dragon of the moorlands, but showed mercy at the last minute and spared its life. They’re now good friends and have a time share in Palmdale. He once jumped back in horror and screamed “It’s the ‘haint of Loch Gullmar!” at a passing vehicle. He had hair in the ‘80s, as evidence…

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Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals, with Maurice Casey 1:14:34

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In this episode we talk to Maurice Casey about his book, Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals. Hotel Lux tells the story of May O’Callaghan and her social circle in the Comintern’s Moscow accommodation for international communists. We discuss Maurice’s PhD research, its transformation into the book, and the lives and int…

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E55 Professor Game: How Gamification Can Unsuck Higher Ed. 1:27:38

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Rob Alvarez is a gamification wizard, learning experience designer, and host of the Professor Game Podcast. With a background in business and a passion for play, he helps educators and organizations craft meaningful, game-inspired learning and product journeys. In this podcast we talked about: How gamification can improve education How serious play…

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Ep69: Marathon Taper: How to carb load, stay sane and nail your race day logistics 50:26

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Race week is HERE! And with it, comes the taper - the nerves, the maranoia and a LOT of carbs. We talk about it all, plus how to prepare for the logistics of the big day itself. Plus, we answer the most googled questions about the marathon taper! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @5MilesEasy and if you're enjoying the show, please take a second to s…

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DAC Episode 381 - Footloose (1984)

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everybody cut, everybody cut. What if normal, but dancing? What if dancing, but really bad dancing? What if James Dean, but Kevin Bacon? What if Natalie Wood, but Lori Singer? What if Sal Mineo, but Chris Penn? What if John Lithgow? What if Foot… but Loose? Listen below, or find us where podcasts jump and twirl.…

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34) Krispn Given (US) 24:05

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Krispn is an Apiculture Specialist at Purdue University’s Department of Entomology in West Lafayette Indiana USA. He runs a program breeding mite biting bees. Krispn is also the co-owner of a company that produces high quality instrumental insemination equipment made in the US. Apis Engineering's Website Krispn's profile at Purdue University Join t…

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Ep68: Steph & Carla: "we raced Two Oceans in the elite field, here's how it went..." 42:10

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Steph is joined by Carla Molinaro, as they both chat through their Two Oceans experience. Everything from their training blocks, how the taper week makes everyone a little crazy, to the race itself and what's next for them! Oh, and why you should always pack pancakes in your race day bag... Follow us on YouTube and instagram @5mileseasy If you've e…

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E54 Sharon Tjaden Burkes: Mistakes And Tips For Better Learning Experience Design 50:43

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Sharon is an eLearning professional and media designer with 13 years of experience teaching English learners at the university level. Her journey to the field of instructional design inspired her to host a monthly Zoom networking session to inspire other educators who are looking for advice on how to break into the field of instructional design. In…

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Ep67: Kitty Scott Claus (RuPaul’s Drag Race) - “I’m running the London marathon in DRAG” 53:31

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What's more daunting - performing on Ru Paul's Drag Race or running your first marathon?! Not a question we've asked on the show before, but this week's guest has the answer. We're joined by the fabulous Kitty Scott Claus who in a few weeks time will be taking on the London Marathon - in full drag. We will be diving into how Kitty switched a life o…

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DAC Episode 380 - A League of Their Own (1992)

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one dead lion, one live dog. There used to be a sports league The A-A-G-B-P-G-L They used to play some baseball They’d get out there and give them hell Okay, I’m too hungry to come up with more lyrics. Adam and Aidan put on their baseball pants and talk about the baseball that isn’t Bull Durham. Penny Marshall’s A League of Their Own is a lightly-t…

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Ep66: Dr. Becca Salmon - Burnout on The Covid Wards Led Me to Running 1:01:13

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In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Becca Salmon, a guest whose story is especially relevant as we've just had the 5th anniversary of the UK’s first Covid lockdown. It was during the pandemic that Becca’s career took a significant turn. At the time, she was a junior A&E doctor, but burnout led her to step back and reassess her path. Though it …

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DAC Episode 379 - Legend (1986)

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now there’s a live dog (whoops, it’s a dead lion) Filmmaker and YouTuber Patrick Willems once attempted to define what he called a “vibes movie”. A vibes movie, more or less, is a film that prioritizes atmosphere and filmmaking elements over a coherent plot. Willems lands on Tenet as the ultimate vibes movie, but if Tenet did not exist (And who’s t…

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The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism, with Aidan Beatty 1:23:27

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In this episode we talk to Aidan Beatty about his book, The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism. We discuss the history of the Socialist Labour League and Workers’ Revolutionary Party in the UK; the role of the party and their Galway-born leader, Gerry Healy, in Trotskyism; the implosion of the party in 198…

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E53 Yu-Kai Chou And Mark Diaz: How To Gamify Your Life In Six Steps 1:33:26

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Yu Kai Chou: Yu-kai Chou, world-renowned designer and keynote speaker, created the Octalysis Framework, impacting 1.5B+ lives through gamification and behavioral design. He is the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of the premium consulting/design firm The Octalysis Group. Recently he and his co-author Mark Diaz wrote 10,000 hours of play …

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Ep65: What it's REALLY like on a Puma pro training camp 34:53

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Rose is on (another) training camp in the sun - this time in North Carolina with the Puma Elite running team as she prepares for the London Marathon. We get the inside scoop on how it's going and what it's been like to swap her London life for a pro training camp during this marathon build. You can also watch this episode on YouTube @5mileseasy. If…

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Ep64: LONDON MARATHON SPECIAL - we hear from YOU! 50:23

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With just a few weeks until race day, it’s all things London Marathon! In this special episode, we’re handing the mic over to YOU – sharing your stories, training experiences, and answering your marathon-related questions. We also catch up on our own training blocks, dive into the highs and lows of marathon and ultra prep, and offer tips to help yo…

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DAC Episode 378 - Ladyhawke (1985)

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better to be a live knight than a dead hawk. DRAFT #1 You know what they say: sometimes you hawke the lady, sometimes the lady hawkes you. That may not be the premise or the moral of 1985’s Ladyhawke (the ‘e’ is silent), but - DRAFT #2 Few works of modern cinema adress the question of who hawkes the lady on the ladyhawke of world hawkeladies, but 1…

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33) Marc Hillen (NO) 31:56

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Marc is a queen breeder and uses instrumental insemination to produce every queen in his apiary. In this episode we cover some of the challenges of II and the interesting way in which they handle varroa in Norway. Norwegian beekeepers can purchase Marc’s queens from his website. Marc can also be contacted through his Facebook page If you liked this…

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E52 Farhan Quasem: Leveraging Community To Create Effective Learning Experiences 51:58

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Farhan has 12 years of experience driving innovation and delivering scalable digital solutions, He specializes in leading transformative product teams that exceed client expectations. His expertise spans multiple industries, including AI/ML, education, finance, healthcare, and hospitality, where he's successfully implemented strategies leveraging b…

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DAC Episode 377 - John Carter (2012)

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did we learn nothing from zardoz? I don’t know where to start with 2012’s John Carter. Andrew Stanton’s first foray into live action, adapting a work that inspired most of the science fiction pulp classics of the 20th century, did not go well. Mired in production troubles and studio tensions, John Carter (of Mars???) bombed at the box office and pr…

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Ep63: Paul Ward - How I Created a Revolutionary Running Crew 1:01:10

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Paul Ward is the visionary behind The Nine Four, a groundbreaking running crew that has redefined the running culture in Cape Town. Paul’s journey began with a bold mission: to break down the social and racial barriers that once divided communities. At a time when people of different skin colours were rarely seen running or socialising together, Pa…

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Ep62: The Sixth Mile - Marathon Series 47:39

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In the first of our marathon special episodes, we dive into our top training tips and answer your marathon training related quandaries. We’re also joined on the sofa by our new 5ME producer, Georgie, who will also be running London marathon this year! With 8 weeks to go until race day for Georgie and Rose and just 5 weeks to go for Steph, we chat t…

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DAC Episode 376 - Flash Gordon (1980)

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a live woodbeast. Every so often, Adam and Aidan watch a movie that feels like the equivalent of someone trying to write a 20-page English paper at 3 a.m. without having read the text. On the other hand, sometimes that mix of Monster Energy and desperation produces weird bursts of genius. How else to explain War Rocket Ajax, angry Wood Beasts and c…

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E51 James Washok: Creating Learning Experiences As Fun And Effective As Video Games 1:20:16

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James Washok is a Learning Experience Designer with over two decades in IT and HR Services. He’s honed his skills in creating immersive, scenario-based eLearning modules that resonate across various levels of an organization. His role as an Instructional Designer and Content Developer involves a symbiotic relationship with management, subject matte…

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Gearóid Ó Faoleán: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland 1:08:35

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In this episode we talk to Gearóid Ó Faoleán about his research into support for the Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland during the Troubles. Gearóid is the author of A Broad Church: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland, 1969–1980 and A Broad Church Vol. 2: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland, 1980-1989, published by Mer…

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Ep61: Fi Pascall - Life As A Pro Trail Runner 43:16

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How do you prepare for races that last hours and hours? Does sleep deprivation affect you running through the night? Does being a professional trail runner provide a sustainable full-time income? In this episode we are joined by GB ultra runner, Fi Pascall. Fi runs for Salomon, whilst also working as a strength coach and Pilates instructor, living …

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Ep60: Pelvic Health Expert Emma Brockwell - The Reasons EVERYONE Should Train their Pelvic Floor 58:21

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This is not just about pregnancy! 1 in 3 women are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction. Urinary leakage, urgency and even lower back pain may be signs that your pelvic floor could use some help! Top pelvic health specialist, Emma Brockwell, shares exactly what we should be doing to improve our pelvic floor health - and it's surprisingly simple. Pe…

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Ep59: Gerda Steyn - Olympian & Ultra Legend 57:37

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In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn. Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport. With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up a…

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DAC Episode 375 - Barbarella (1968)

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In 1968, fans of science fiction movies had two options (please don’t fact check this, there’s no need): 2001: A Space Odyssey or Roger Vadim’s Barbarella. Which movie was superior? Critics are still fiercely divided on the question (again, please don’t fact check this), but I can tell you one thing: Stanley Kubrick never thought to shoot an entire…

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Ep58: The Sixth Mile 29:59

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WE'RE BACK! And we're kicking off the new season in Cape Town. Both of us are on training camp in South Africa working towards some exciting goals for 2025. We catch up on what races we're aiming for, 2025 goals and highlights from Cape Town. But it's not all been drama free on the trails... Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @5MilesEasy…

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Niall McGuirk: Hope Collective 1:40:07

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In this episode we talk to Niall McGuirk about the Hope Collective. Hope Collective originated in the early 1980s when Niall started putting on gigs to encourage bands to play in Dublin and developed into the Hope Collective in 1994. Hope facilitated dozens of bands playing gigs in Ireland and latterly has produced books recording the history and r…

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DAC Episode 374 - The Silent Partner (1978)

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a live dog pretending to be a canadian. Quick: who’s the least Canadian man ever to walk this Earth? Who resolutely refuses to embody a single particle of Canadian-ness? If you answered with Elliott Gould, you’d be right. So who better to portray a mild-mannered Torontonian bank teller who runs afoul of a psychotic criminal, played by Christopher P…

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DAC Episode 373 - The Warriors (1979)

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once a live dog, always a live dog The Warriors! The million-meme spawning, reality-adjacent adaptation of a 2,400 year old Greek poem, transformed into a carnivalesque vision of a New York City run by elaborately themed gangs straight out of a Lucy Sante book. Best known these days for David Patrick Kelly’s “Warriors… come out to play-ay-yay” line…

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DAC Episode 372 - Risky Business (1983)

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some dead lions think they’re live dogs. Capitalism! Dream states! The non-narrative oneiric space of fulfillment that may be a train, or it may be the celluloid strip of film itself! Oh yeah, and Tom Cruise is there. Join Adam and Aidan as they break down Paul Brickman’s Risky Business. Listen below or find us on the podcasters of choice.…