Best Keele University Podcasts (2025)

Tune in for Buzzballs, Benidorm, Liv's mug obsession, GK's hatred for pilates and Liv's vlogmas plans! 💅 GKBarry: https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry 🎧 Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/savinggracepodcast 💖 Follow on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@savinggracepod 💗 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savinggracepod/ 💕 DOWNLOAD SGTV NOW: https://…

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Episode 156: Reality, the Singularity and the Politics of Despair with Professor WHAM 2:06:48

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Professor WHAM returns to talk about troubling current political and cultural events in the context of historical precedents.By 6 Degrees of John Keel

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188: Henry Moodie Tells ALL On Dating A Closeted Man & Reads YOUR DRUNK TEXTS! 53:41

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Grace sits down with TikTok pop star Henry Moodie for an unhinged and hilarious episode. From writing music at 11 and turning trauma into hit songs, to dating a closeted man, surviving school bullies, chaotic drunk texts, wild fan stories, touring rituals AND pop culture boyfriend drama. 💅 GKBarry: https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry 🎧 Listen Here: htt…

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187: Danny & Tennessee Talk More Babies, BD…SM and GK's Dog Stole Her Vibrator?! 1:00:54

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Danny & Tennessee join Grace for pure chaos from bedroom confessions and fake birthdays in Dubai to vibrator-stealing pets and honest parenting moments. 💅 GKBarry: https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry 🎧 Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/savinggracepodcast 💖 Follow on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@savinggracepod 💗 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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186: TikTok's Gossip Queen "I'm The Problem" on Lily Allen, Bonnie Leigh & Her Haunted House! 54:24

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TikTok's gossip queen herself Sarah aka I'm The Problem joins GK for one of the wildest Saving Grace episodes yet. From the viral Bonnie Leigh baby scandal and Lily Allen relationship drama to fans beefing in her email inbox, nothing's off limits. They also dive deep into Sarah’s haunted house, her viral terrifying Epping Forest stories. 💅 GKBarry:…

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185: GK's Stylist Ryan Kay Rates Her WORST Outfits & Reveals How He Styled The Tour! 43:49

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GK Barry sits down with her stylist Ryan Kay to talk all things fashion, from last minute red carpet looks to roasting some of Grace's worst outfits to date. 💅 GKBarry: https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry 🎧 Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/savinggracepodcast 💖 Follow on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@savinggracepod 💗 Follow on Instagram: https://www.inst…

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Episode 154: The Season of the Witch with Susan Demeter 2:11:32

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Susan and Barbara sit down for a cosy chat about everything from becoming a crone, living with the cycle of nature, ghosts, cats, ghost cats, apports, ancestors, and Arthur Miller's The Crucible.By 6 Degrees of John Keel

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184: "We Filmed The Birth", Alex & Olivia Bowen's New Show & Why Love Island Peaked With Them! 46:55

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Alex and Olivia Bowen join Grace to talk about filming their new reality show, becoming parents, and life after Love Island. They open up about filming the birth of their daughter, dealing with online criticism, and how they've kept their relationship strong for the last 10 years. They also reflect on their Love Island days, why they think their se…

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S5 E11 - Steven Shapin on the Social Life of Scientific Knowledge 50:24

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Steven Shapin, Professor Emeritus of the History of Science at Harvard. Shapin reflects on his path into the history and sociology of science and discusses the central concerns of his work: how knowledge is produced, the social foundations of trust in science, the embodied nature of knowledge, and the performan…

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183: Zara Larsson: “I Fell for My Friend’s Boyfriend”, The Truth On 'Girls Girl' & Her Almost-Naked VMAs! 58:46

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Pop superstar Zara Larsson joins GK for one of the funniest and most unfiltered Saving Grace episodes yet - from falling for her friend’s boyfriend (the story behind her new single Girls Girl) to the truth about her almost-naked VMAs dress. Plus, they chat THAT viral dolphin meme, manifesting her long term boyfriend, what it’s really like to open f…

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Episode 153: Djinn, Fairies and the Dark Man with Darragh Mason 1:39:43

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Author, podcaster and photographer Darragh Mason talks with Barbara about his explorations into the world of the djinn, fairies and the shadowy Dark Man.By 6 Degrees of John Keel

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182: TOWIE EXCLUSIVE: "We're NOT Friends!" Ella Fallout, Girl Gang DRAGGED & Saffron's WORST Ex?! 36:16

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In this episode of Saving Grace, Freddie and Saffron spill all the tea you’ve been waiting for from this season of Towie. From Freddie's explosive end of a friendship with Ella, to calling out cast members and revealing the truth about their WORST exes. Plus, behind the scenes drama, storm-offs, tears and shocking moments you didn't see on TV! 💅 GK…

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S5 E10 - Cordelia Fine on "Patriarchy Inc" 52:57

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Professor Cordelia Fine — psychologist, award-winning writer, and professor in the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Melbourne. Cordelia is one of today’s leading voices on how science and society shape our understandings of gender. In the conversation, Cordelia discusses her new book Patri…

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181: GK & Elektra Spill Tour Drama, Wildest Audience Story & Near-Death Scare?! 57:39

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GK Barry is joined by this years tour performer and icon Elektra Fence to spill everything from the Saving Grace live tour — from backstage chaos and shocking audience dilemmas to haunted hotels and Elektra’s near-death experience involving a wig. They open up about wild behind-the-scenes moments, some of the audience's most unhinged audience confe…

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Episode 152: Apocalypse and Shadow with Robin Lassiter 2:10:26

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Apocalypse and Shadow with Robin LassiterExperiencer and author Robin Lassiter discusses the power of grief and love during a time of Shadow.By 6 Degrees of John Keel

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Dr Jamie Pringle, Reader in Forensic Geoscience 26:45

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This time on the Podcast we speak to Dr Jamie Pringle, Reader in Forensic Geoscience, about his work, his media appearances around the Titan submersible disaster, and some forensics myth-busting!By Keele University

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180: Laura Smyth on Live At The Apollo After Cancer, Swiping Right On Celeb GK's Big Rant?! 50:29

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Grace is joined by comedian Laura Smyth - former English teacher turned stand-up sensation. Laura tells all from staff room secrets, fashion tragedies, surviving breast cancer then smashing Live at the Apollo and being on Jonathan Ross's sofa . Plus Laura swipes left on cold plunges, mum nights out, hot yoga, and Instagram detoxes. 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING T…

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S5 E9 - Miriam Solomon on How Stigma Shapes Psychiatry 26:09

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Professor Miriam Solomon, Professor of Philosophy at Temple University and a leading voice in philosophy of science, medicine, and psychiatry. Solomon reflects on her intellectual trajectory, from her early studies in the natural sciences at Cambridge and her doctoral work at Harvard, to her later contributions…

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Routes into Academia - Tom Foster & Louisa Street 20:29

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In this episode of Keele's Routes into Academia podcast, Louisa hands over the reins to Tom Foster, the new presenter for the series. Louisa and Tom chat about their own journeys into academia so far, and their hopes for the series.By Keele University

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179: GK Barry's Reunion With The Rev, OUTRAGEOUS Tour Purchase & Serenaded By Jedward?! 32:35

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GK Barry took a break from touring to update you on all things GK. From sitting in coffins with Reverend Richard Coles, catching up with the #FemaleBoss in Manchester and dancing with Jedward in Belfast Grace has been a busy girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S5 E8 - Philip Kitcher on Philosophy for Science and the Common Good 47:35

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This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Professor Philip Kitcher, John Dewey Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Columbia University and one of the most influential philosophers of science of the past half-century. Kitcher traces his intellectual journey from his early years at Cambridge and Princeton, where he studied with Thomas Kuhn, Carl Hempel, …

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178: I'm Grand Mam Joined Grace On Tour, Gay Awakenings & Brittany Broski in Ireland?! 1:06:26

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Irish podcasting royalty I’m Grand Mam join Grace fresh off the Jungle Fever Tour in Dublin and it’s pure chaos. From PJ & Kevin's Electric Picnic crowd to how they stumbled into podcasting and became gay icons back home. Plus audience confessions, Paris Hilton’s real voice, and some good old Irish mammy wisdom. 🌴🐍✨ THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER T…

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177: Bambino Becky & GK Play Say It or Shot It, DRUNK Confessions & JUICY YouTube Gossip 50:24

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Saving Grace goes back to it's roots with a drunk episode featuring the one and only Bambino Becky! Tune in for Say It or Shot It, outrageous confessions, swearing on Loose Women, pub crawl blackouts and ghosting “the perfect guy”. 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone in between, Grace is swinging out …

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S5 E7 - Lydia Patton on HOPOS 34:51

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This week, Thomas Spiteri is in conversation with Professor Lydia Patton, philosopher of science and historian of the philosophy of science. Patton traces her unexpected journey from ballet to Kantian philosophy and into the emerging field of HOPOS (history of philosophy of science). She reflects on her years as editor-in-chief of the HOPOS journal…

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176: Bobbed Up Bells Could've Been A Beckham, Bob Job Update & UNFILITERED DM Read?! 36:18

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In this episode of Saving Grace, Grace sits down with TikTok star Bella Lindsay for a boob job update, life as a twin, going viral with the Wagamama spoon and the most outrageous DMs you'll ever hear. She also opens up about a certain celeb sliding into her inbox and what's next for her rise on TikTok... 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVE…

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S5 E6 - Sarah Blaffer Hrdy on ‘Rethinking our Starting Assumptions’ 29:17

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“I love your field. It is making such an important point about scientists who don't understand the extent to which our own upbringing impacts our starting assumptions. It's those starting assumptions that get you in trouble.” In today’s episode Samara Greenwood returns to interview the pioneering primatologist and evolutionary anthropologist, Sarah…

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175: Victoria Emes & GK Barry Are The SAME?! Viral Parenting & Insane Birth Story 58:45

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Grace met her older self to chat about TikTok fame, school run disasters to thrush, worms, sobriety, fake tan revelations, pelvic floors, and one of the wildest childbirth stories you'll EVER hear. 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone in between, Grace is swinging out of the jungle and straight onto th…

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S5 E5 - Cristian Larroulet Philippi on Measurement in the Human Sciences 28:59

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This week, Thomas Spiteri is joined by Dr. Cristian Larroulet Philippi, who joins us at the University of Melbourne this year as the inaugural RW Seddon Fellow in the History and Philosophy of Science program. With a background in economics and a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge, Larroulet Philippi was previ…

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174: Calfreezy & Chip Throw Grace a Bday Party, SURPRISE Pet Psychic & VIRAL Burger Prank?! 53:15

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It’s Grace’s birthday, so we did the only sensible thing: asked Calfreezy and Chip to throw her a birthday party! Tune in for 26 rapid‑fire questions, a surprise pet communicator for the dogs and a risky little prank call to Rob Beckett. Plus, Grace has a gift for Cal! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and every…

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S5 E4 - Heather Douglas on Rethinking Science’s Social Contract 46:27

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This week on The HPS Podcast, Thomas Spiteri is in conversation with internationally recognised philosopher of science and professor at Michigan State University, Heather Douglas. Heather’s work has transformed how philosophers and scientists think about values, responsibility, and the relationship between science and society. In recognition of her…

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173: Aisling Bea Parties with Paul Rudd, Splits the G & Spills on Irish Love Island Contestants?! 1:01:17

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Irish comedy royalty Aisling Bea joins Grace to chat partying with Paul Rudd, dodgy Guinness setups, and why Irish Love Island lads hit different. Plus, they cover everything from dry sh*tes and maggot behaviour to espresso martini disasters, millennial TikTok confusion, and first-time horror stories. Aisling’s new stand-up tour, Older Than Jesus, …

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S5 E3 - Hans-Jörg Rheinberger on 'Epistemic Things' 29:00

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Today on The HPS Podcast, Thomas Spiteri talks with Hans-Jörg Rheinberger, distinguished historian and philosopher of science and Director Emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Trained first in philosophy and then in molecular biology, Rheinberger is well-recognised for his work on the history and epistemology o…

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172: Love Island's Tommy REVEALS Truth Behind Lucy’s Voicenote, Villa Divide, and Why He Nearly Quit! 53:46

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Love Island legend (and newly crowned king of comebacks) Tommy Bradley joins Grace for a chaotic debrief on literally everything that went down in the villa. From nearly quitting the show in week one to accidentally going viral with his “lamppost” insult — and how he REALLY feels about THAT voicenote. 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER T…

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S5 E2 - Surekha Davies on Humans: A Monstrous History 19:37

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Today on The HPS Podcast, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Dr. Surekha Davies, historian of science, art and ideas, and author of the new book Humans: A Monstrous History (University of California Press). Surekha’s research explores how ideas about humanity have been shaped by encounters with what did not seem to fit. She draws on visual, material and te…

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171: Zeze Millz On McGregor DM Drama, ‘Scissor Season’ & Love Island’s Messiest Man?! 51:29

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Podcaster and out-spoken queen Zeze Millz dropped by to chat about all the latest internet tea, from SZA & Nicki, the messiest men on Love Island and MORE! Plus, Zeze and Grace discuss coming out in the public eye, and discuss 'Is 2025 the year of the scissor?' 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone in b…

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Routes into Academia - Laura Pritchard-Jones 17:01

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Routes into Academia - Laura Pritchard-Jones by Keele UniversityBy Keele University

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S5 E1 - Samara and Thomas: Reflections and Roads Ahead 30:42

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After a short break, The HPS Podcast is back! Season 5 opens with a special handover episode. After several years as lead host, Samara Greenwood passes the mic to fellow PhD candidate Thomas Spiteri. Together, they look back on the podcast’s journey, what it has meant to them, and where it’s headed next. Hear from Samara and Thomas as they: Introdu…

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170: Tiktok STARS Paul & ‘Stop It’ Morgan Write Each Other A Love Poem, Smell Each Other’s Breaths AND Morgan’s Lesbian Advice?! 45:09

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TikTok power couple Paul & Morgan are are HERE! They dish out all the goss on their relationship, becoming parents, that time Paul got worms… AND Morgan’s iconic Lesbian advice for Grace. Plus, tune in for Grace, Paul & Morgan writing each other a love poem. Ladies, gents, and everyone in between, Grace is swinging out of the jungle and straight on…

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169: Jill Scott Teaches Grace Football, Women's Predictions & Is Grace Doing Soccer Aid?! 49:20

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Queen of football and the Jungle is Here! Join ex England Football player Jill Scott and Grace as they catch up about partying at Glastonbury, playing football with celebs at Soccer Aid and teaching Grace football terms. Plus, Jill gives her Women’s Euros predictions! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyo…

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168: Chloe Burrows Is Wifed Off, Turning Dirty For Thirty & DM’ing Joe From Basement Yard?! 44:20

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Queen of Love Island Chloe Burrows is BACK on the pod and she’s updating all on her new man, her life now as an influencer and this season’s Love Island. Plus, Chloe reveals what it was like being on stage with the Basement Yard on their UK tour! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone in between, Grace i…

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167: TikTokers The Famileigh Are Embracing Cringe, Harrison’s Going Through Heartbreak & Grace Has No Rhythm?! 49:32

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The Famileigh have swapped dancing on tiktok for the Saving Grace pod. Join Paul and his two sons Harrison & Travis as they spill the tea on their rise to fame on TikTok, their true family dynamics, and Harrison’s recent heart break AND they play Saved By The Bell! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone …

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166: Dani Harmer Tells Grace To Bog Off, STEALING from Tracy Beaker Set & Inspired Stormzy Lyrics! 45:19

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TV icon and legend Dani Harmer was the voice of a generation when she played Tracey Beaker and now she’s here on the chaise lounge. Dani spills all on her experience as a child actress, how the role of Tracey inspired Stormzy and other celebs as well as breaking the internet with her first TikTok. Plus, Dani helps some of YOU with your dilemmas. 🌴🐍…

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165: Grace & Eyelashes Address That VIRAL Painting, Their Holiday Mishaps & 1 Year Anniversary?! 40:38

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Grace and her girlfriend Eyelashes (Ella) are back from their holiday and there’s LOTS to debrief on: all the lesbians in Greece, their 1 year anniversary plans, and shouting at men from boats. They also paint each other after THAT painting of Grace went viral. Plus, there's a new show feature that involves YOU! Tune in to find out how to get invol…

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164: Katherine Ryan Gifted Her Mum A Facelift & Cast Grace In A Hooter Biopic?! 56:34

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This week the queen of comedy Katherine Ryan is here and nothing is off topic. From Kris Jenner’s facelift, being the coolest mum at school drop off, breaking up couples at her tour and making her way in the man’s world that is comedy. Plus, Grace would get a boob job for a tv show?! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, g…

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163: Lucinda Strafford’s Hot Girl Summer, Dropping Out of Love Island & Her Dream F1 Driver Date! 59:57

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Influencer and Love Island legend Lucinda Stafford is here and she’s got all the goss on why she dropped out of Love Island All Stars this year. Plus, she spills the tea on her influencing career from meeting F1 drivers she wants to date and what brand trips with other influencers are really like. Plus, Grace & Lucinda play Saved By The Bell! 🌴🐍✨ A…

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162: Bethan Kershaw "Bad Men Made Me Celibate" To Becoming A Wellness Girlie! 51:53

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Influencer and Reality TV queen Bethan Kershaw is here! From her new found spiritual journey to choosing to be celibate after dating a series of bad men, Bethan shares all. Plus, Bethan teaches Grace about tantric sex and they book a wellness retreat?! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone in between, G…

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Routes into Academia - Gwen Wynne-Jones 21:53

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Routes into Academia - Gwen Wynne-Jones by Keele UniversityBy Keele University

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161: Ella & Grace Are Out Of Bed, It’s Ella’s Birthday & Channing Tatum Followed Grace?! 37:39

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Grace’s Girlfriend Ella is back on the pod and she’s got all the tea about her birthday. Plus, Grace & Ella play a game of ‘How Well Do You Know Me’ and thing’s get competitive! 🌴🐍✨ ANNOUNCING THE SAVING GRACE: JUNGLE FEVER TOUR! ✨🐍🌴 Ladies, gents, and everyone in between, Grace is swinging out of the jungle and straight onto the stage for the Savi…

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Audience Faves: Daston & Harrison on 'Scientists and History' 30:57

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In the lead up to the launch of Season 5, we at The HPS Podcast are re-releasing some favourite episodes from our collection. In this episode Professors Lorraine Daston and Peter Harrison talk to Samara Greenwood on the often complex, sometimes fraught relationship between practicing scientists and the history of science. This episode was originall…