Best Charlie Baxter Podcasts (2025)

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Bitesize Ep 106 - The Elves and the Shoemaker 19:26

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A children’s fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the Shoemaker—British-style. With playful co…

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Scientific PROOF You Have a Soul and Jesus Rose From the Dead 1:09:56

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This week we re-release our episode with Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ. Fr. Spitzer joins the Tangent to discuss Near Death Experiences and the Shroud of Turin, ultimately showing how scientific discovery is PROVING the existence of God, and especially Christianity, not disproving it. Faith and Science Course: https://sophiateachers.org/courses/the-cathol…

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Russell Tovey on PLAINCLOTHES, Maxine Peake on I SWEAR and Nathan Johnson for KNIVES OUT 59:02

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In this first half of the MK3D show recorded on Monday, 6 October, 2025, at the BFI Southbank, Mark Kermode is joined by an inspiring line-up of guests from the world of film. Actress Maxine Peake discusses her role in I Swear - a deeply moving and darkly funny comedy-drama based on the true story of a young man living with Tourette’s syndrome. Com…

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Bonus Ep 83: Harry’s Mishaps Pt. 2 - Car Clamps, Bailiffs, a Crash, and Some Very British Vocabulary 24:06

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Harry’s car gets clamped out of nowhere… but that’s just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a cra…

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Why are Film Festivals and Awards important? Are they? 28:57

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From the Archives: A British Conversation in Charlie's Pub, Scene 1 - Bitesize Ep 2 16:45

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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of …

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Harris Dickinson on URCHIN and Nadia Latif on THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT 44:43

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In this second half of the MK3D show recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 15 September 2025, Mark is joined by two exciting talents discussing their recent work. Following acclaimed performances in Beach Rats, Triangle of Sadness, County Lines, and Baby Girl, Harris Dickinson discusses URCHIN, reflecting on his experience stepping behind the cam…

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The Rosary and the Mystical Life w/ Fr. Daniel Klimek 1:03:14

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Matt Sperrazza and Fr. Sam Kachuba on this week's episode of the Tangent to discuss his new book through Emmaus Road Publishing, With Jesus and Mary: Reflections on the Rosary (link below). Per usual, many Tangents were taken, so this week we discuss everything from the Rosary, to the difference between ascetical and mystica…

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One Tiny Word That Changes Everything in English 8:33

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Click here to join The Academy before midnight on Sunday 28th of September 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Charlie Baxter

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Cillian Murphy on STEVE and BFI LFF highlights with Kristy Matheson 44:32

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In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes two brilliant guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 15 September 2025. This is Part 1 of that show, in which Mark is joined by Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy to talk about his role in the new feature STEVE, directed by Tim Mielants. He also talks about the film …

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Charlie Kirk, Why Ideas Aren't Violent, Why Subjectivism is False...and other Tangents 1:11:29

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In this conversation, Father Sam and Matt discuss the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's murder. They cover martyrdom, civility in discourse, and the impact of ideas on society. They also discuss the distinction between objective truth and subjective experience (why relativism is false but subjective experience is true), the role of humility in arguments, a…

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S5/E3 - The Rise of England Explained: Elizabethan Era, Part 1 41:02

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📥 ⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠ with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the …

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TWO Oscar-winning guests join the SURROUND SOUND special 1:32:16

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Not one but TWO Oscar-winning composers join Mark Kermode on stage at the BFI Southbank to talk all things movie music, for the launch of the new book, Mark Kermode's Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music, co-written by Mark with Jenny Nelson. First up, Rachel Portman, the first woman composer to win an Oscar and the only woman to be nominated…

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How Smartphones Change Your Brain (w/ Clare Morell) 1:04:10

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On this week's episode of the Tangent, Fr. Sam and Matt interview Clare Morell. Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in the Bioethics, Technology and Human Flourishing Program. She has worked in both the White House Counsel’s Office and the Department of Justice, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors. She is al…

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Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo, Chris & Mike 23:28

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📥 ⁠Grab the FREE PDF⁠ with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to a series of short, story-driven episodes that help you learn British English while explo…

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Is physical media dead? Scores & needle drops with Jack Howard & Mark Kermode 29:40

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Suffering and Forgiveness in Light of the Tragedy at Annunciation School 1:03:55

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First and foremost, this is not an episode of hot-takes. Recognizing the terrible tragedy at Annunciation School is an event that impacts the Universal Church as well as the local Church, Fr. Sam and I (Matt) reflect on suffering and forgiveness. Our conversation springs from the guidance and words offered to the faithful by the Pastor of Annunciat…

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Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung 26:37

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📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠ In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeare…

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MONICA DOLAN on Typist, Artist, Pirate, King; OTTO BAXTER & PETER BEARD on Otto Baxter, Not a F••ing Horror Story, and KRISTY MATHESON on the LFF 2023 54:41

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In this episode we go back to September 2023, to the eve of the BFI London Film Festival. TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING, Director Carol Morley's latest film, was about to release, and Mark spoke with its star, brilliant actress and national treasure Monica Dolan who played the role of Audrey Amiss. Mark also talked with filmmakers Otto Baxter and Peter…

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Pope Leo XIV's First 100 Days as Pope 1:10:56

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Fr. Sam and Matt discuss some of the elements of Pope Leo XIV's papacy they've been encouraged and edified by. They also "predict" some of the things they are excited to see from the new Pope in the coming months and years. Some topics include: Pope Leo XIV's work with youth, especially how he's engaging NCYC Pope Leo's Augustinian roots Pope Leo's…

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Expression Ep 01 - 5 Phrases You’ll Never Learn in School 14:40

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Click here to grab the FREE PDF with 10 Everyday Expressions, quizzes, and example sentences if you want to learn this episode's vocab 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’l…

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Sally Phillips on MIGHTY PENGUINS with Ollie, Charlie & Louis, plus WHAM! & THE DEEPEST BREATH with John Battsek 50:41

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In this edition of the Kermode on Film podcast, Mark talks to legendary producer John Battsek, who explains why the Oscar-winning documentary WHEN WE WERE KINGS inspired him to devote his career to enthralling documentaries.about his two documentaries released simultaneously in the summer of 2023, WHAM! and THE DEEPEST BREATH. Mark also talks to Sa…

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The Partnership to End Human Trafficking 57:06

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Fr. Sam flies solo on this week's episode of the Tangent, interviewing Cece Donoghue and Jamie Manirakiza about PEHT, the Partnership to End Human Trafficking. They tackle some of the difficult questions that surround human trafficking: How do you spot trafficking? How can you protect your kids from trafficking? Is there anything we can do? This we…

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Bitesize Ep 104 - Real British Life Problems Ft. Harry 32:21

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Click here⁠ to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Harry’s run of bad luck takes centre stage in this episode. From a parking fine that spiralled into debt collectors, to a stressful eBay camera scam, we explore the ups and downs of everyday …

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Brian Cox, Michelle Gomez, Kate Dickie on MK3D at the Edinburgh Festival 58:51

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This episode is the very first edition of MK3D recorded in Edinburgh, as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Mark Kermode talks to three iconic Scottish actors: Brian Cox, whose directorial debut Glenrothan opens later this year. Kate Dickie, who is currently on Netflix in Department Q, and Michelle Gomez, BAFTA-nominated for her rol…

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Pope Leo XIV's Message to Digital Missionaries and Influencers 1:21:22

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Fr. Sam and Matt sit down to discuss the modern apostolate of being a digital missionary or influencer by breaking down Pope Leo XIV's recent address. Shownotes Read Pope Leo XIV's address here Email List Other Veritas Shows Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano Daily Gospel Reflections Restless Catholic Young Adults the Frontline with Joe & J…

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From the Archives - British Wedding Culture 25:44

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🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠ An episode from the archives where Charlie got Lucy from "English With Lucy" on the show to talk about British wedding culture. There are a lot of traditions involved in this day and so we took a look at some of those in a lighthearted conversation asking Lucy about her wedd…

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Ben Wheatley on THE MEG 2 – THE TRENCH 27:18

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In this week's episode Mark talks to director Ben Wheatley. In this archival edition recorded at the BFI Southbank back in May 2023, Ben had freshly completed The Meg 2: The Trench, starring the inimitable Jason Statham. Mark and Ben dive into making of The Meg, and into the monster-movie inspirations that informed it, which include the 1961 classi…

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Prayer, Seminary Formation, and St. Michael's Lent - with Jamie Baxter @Exodus90 1:26:48

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In this conversation, Matt, Fr. Sam and Jamie Baxter discusses the origin and impact of Exodus 90 on personal and communal faith journeys. They share personal stories of conversion, the origins and goals of the program, and the importance of intentionality in spiritual growth. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced in seminary formatio…

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S5/E2 Inside the World’s Biggest Comedy Festival (with a ‘British’ Comedian) 29:34

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FREE PDF Lesson Pack – ⁠https://bit.ly/S5E2_FREE-PDF-LessonJoin my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – ⁠https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Check out Matthew McAloone on Instagram or TikTok Charlie chats with British comedian Matthew McAloone to explore the wild world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival — the largest arts and comedy fe…