Best Jonathan McBride Podcasts (2025)

In this rich conversation, Francesca Wade joins Adam Biles to discuss her biography Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife. Wade explores the complexities of Stein’s life, legacy, and literary innovations, foregrounding Stein’s long-overlooked partner, Alice B. Toklas, as a powerful and persistent force behind the myth. They dive into questions of biography,…

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Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

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In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family, class, and the formation of self. With characteristic wit and insight, he paints portraits of his quietly disappointed mother and parsimonious fathe…

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James Herzog – Isaiah 65:17-66:24 34:35

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GCUC Podcast- Juda Srour, CEO & Co-founder, Jay Suites 28:30

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Liz Elam sits down with Juda Srour, the CEO and Co-founder of Jay Suites and Jay Conference, for a candid conversation about what it takes to grow a coworking and event space brand in one of the world’s most competitive real estate markets. Juda began his journey in the industry at just nineteen years old, launching his first location and building …

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Dave Libby – Hope in Christ 33:03

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World In this powerful in-store conversation, Rebecca Solnit joins Adam Biles to discuss her new book No Straight Road Takes You There — a rallying call for hope, justice, and the reimagining of our collective future. With wit, clarity, and courage, Solnit explores how stories shape our world — and h…

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Layton Kerr – Isaiah 61 30:31

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By Layton Kerr

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Jonathan Thomas – Serving in the Master’s Vineyard 40:58

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By Jonathan Thomas

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Catherine Lacey about her daring new work The Möbius Book. Structured as a "Tête-bêche"—two intertwined texts printed back-to-back—the book pairs a memoir chronicling the fallout of a painful breakup with a novella that spirals into the psychological sus…

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Layton Kerr – Isaiah 55 26:33

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GCUC Podcast - Ana Bernardo, Head of Operations at Work.Life 29:59

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Ana Bernardo, Head of Operations at Work.Life, joins GCUC founder and host, Liz Elam for a conversation that’s thoughtful, energizing, and real. From her beginnings in science to leading teams in the coworking industry, Ana’s story is rooted in curiosity, growth, and leading with care. Liz and Ana dive into her passion for sustainability and talk a…

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Gary McBride – Theology of the Holy Spirit 37:45

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By Gary McBride

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128 ¦ Part Two: What I learned from watching six weeks of CI classes in three different countries with Jonathan McBride 44:32

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Almost a year after our first conversation for episode 127, Jonathan is back in the studio for Part Two of his 2-part series focusing on what he learned from six weeks of observing teachers in three countries using a CI and acquisition approach. In this episode, Jonny hones in how he translated all the things he learned about CI into his classroom …

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Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language 1:09:14

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, trauma, and the failures of the justice system. In this powerful and deeply affecting conversation, Neige Sinno speaks with Adam Biles about her landmark book Sad Tiger, recently published in English in a luminous translation by Natasha Lehrer. A searing litera…

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Geoff Hearns – Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 36:51

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By Geoff Hearns

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Layton Kerr – Hebrews 12 38:08

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By Layton Kerr

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Phil Priddle – Isaiah 45 33:16

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GCUC Podcast - Laura Kozelouzek, Founder of Quest Workspaces 44:02

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Join Liz Elam of GCUC and Laura Kozelouzek of Quest Workspaces in this engaging podcast episode! They dive into Laura's recovery from a helisking incident, morning routines, and the evolving post-COVID business landscape. Highlights include: The influence of morning routines and mindset on leadership. The transformation of workspace design: macro t…

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Jonathan Thomas – Does God Repent? 42:12

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On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals 51:34

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In this rich conversation, Guadalupe Nettel joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to explore the themes of her short story collection The Accidentals. They delve into the complexities of perception and the uncanny, the deep strangeness embedded in familial relationships, and the porous boundary between nature and human nature. Nettel discusse…

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127 ¦ Part One - What I learned from watching six weeks of CI classes in three different countries with Jonathan McBride 34:59

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In this episode I am joined by the wonderful, Jonathan McBride, for Part one of a two-part special series. Jonny and I met at The Agen Workshop in 2023. He teaches German and French in a state school in Scotland and he secured funding to go and spend six weeks watching three different CI teachers in three different countries in 2024: Me (Liam Print…

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Tim Knuth – Isaiah 44 34:48

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By Tim Knuth

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Georges Jarjour – Jonah 29:22

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Chris George – Isaiah 42, 49, 50 27:21

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GCUC Podcast - Jonathan O'Byrne, Founder of Collective Works 37:02

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What comes after coworking? A smarter, fairer, more human way to build our cities—and Jonathan O’Byrne is here to tell us how. Get ready for a deep dive on this week’s GCUC Podcast, Liz Elam, GCUC Founder sits down with coworking pioneer and author Jonathan O’Byrne to unpack the big ideas behind his new book After Coworking. From the early days of …

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Keith Blair – Seven Women Speaking in Gospel of John 37:58

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By Keith Blair

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AI Generated Teaser for the GCUC Podcast 4:52

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I did the unthinkable... I forgot to record. So I used AI to clone my voice and make y'all a little teaser. Enjoy!By GCUC Coworking Podcast

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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James Chang – Isaiah 40 29:37

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Peter Kerr – Implications of the Resurrection 46:27

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By Peter Kerr

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Brian Foreman – Isaiah 35 22:46

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GCUC Podcast - Emilie Lashmar, Event Producer of GCUC UK 33:38

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The best conversations aren’t polished—they’re real, raw, and exactly what we need. That’s the energy Emilie Lashmar brings to this powerful episode with Liz Elam, recorded amid unpacked boxes, barking dogs, and refreshing honesty. Emilie, Event Producer of GCUC UK, opens up about leading through transition, the evolving future of coworking, and wh…

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Gerry Libby – What Keeps Me Going 41:04

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

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In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal lif…