Best Mark Rees Podcasts (2025)

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EP161 Halloween at a Haunted Welsh Castle: The Curse of Pennard Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees) 🎃🏰 21:06

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What happens when you spend Halloween night in one of Wales’s eeriest ruins? Who – or what – haunts the sand-blown walls of Pennard Castle? And could the terrifying Gwrach y Rhibyn still be keeping watch? It’s Halloween Eve, and Mark Rees heads to the haunted remains of Pennard Castle on the Gower Peninsula – a place steeped in ghostly sightings, f…

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Your Ego Is Costing You Everything - Keith Ferrazzi 28:11

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Keith Ferrazzi is the founder and CEO of the training and consulting company Ferrazzi Greenlight and a contributor to Inc., the Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Earlier in his career, he was CMO of Deloitte Consulting and at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and CEO of YaYa Media. Get a copy of his latest book Never Lead Alone: 10 Shift…

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16. The Bread-winners: Red Scare Mid-life Crisis Fiction from the 19th Century [trailer] 3:18

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Fritz, following some leads in episode 15, picks up a novel written by turn-of-the-century Secretary of State, John Hay: The Bread-winners (1884). The book follows Arthur Farnham, military-industrial exemplar of the 'American Race', as he woos the ladies and puts down labor rebellions led by conspiring socialist agitators. It's not as gross as fash…

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18. David Simon's 'The Plot Against America' w/ Bursts of The Final Straw [trailer] 1:51

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Bursts of The Final Straw joins Fritz to reflect on the HBO miniseries created by David Simon (Homicide, The Wire, etc.), The Plot Against America (2020), based closely on the novel of the same name by Phillip Roth in a counterfactual 1940s USA where the Nazi-loving aviator Charles Lindbergh becomes president. The series follows a middle-class Jewi…

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Fiction and the Fantastic: Two Novels by Ursula K. Le Guin 14:03

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When the polymorphous writer Ursula K. Le Guin died in 2018, she left behind novels, short stories, poetry, essays, manifestos and French and Chinese translations. The huge and loyal readership among children and older readers that she built during her lifetime has only grown since her death, as has recognition of her work as ‘serious’ literature. …

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506: “Atari’s Actually Doing Things RIGHT?!” – Ctrl-Alt-Rees - The Retro Hour Podcast EP506 1:54:14

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This week, we catch up with the ever-inventive Ctrl-Alt-Rees in his brand new studio. Rees shares his latest projects, retro tech obsessions, and the bizarre story of a Japanese teaching computer with a paper screen. We hear his thoughts on modern Atari’s surprising comeback, his favourite (and most hated) handhelds, the quirks of the Jaguar scene,…

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How One Man Rewrote the Rules of Capitalism - David Gelles 31:59

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David Gelles is an award-winning correspondent for the New York Times. He currently writes for the climate desk and previously wrote for the business section and was the “Corner Office” columnist. His book, The Man Who Broke Capitalism, was an instant New York Times bestseller.I love David Gelles, and I love his new book Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yv…

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The Albion Roar - 13th November 2025 with guest Brian Owen 1:01:02

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A look back to the game at AFC Richmond's lesser-known occupants, signifying a point on the road, another clean sheet, and no chance of a double by or against Palace this season. Additionally, we examine potential law changes and whether Danny Malbec will qualify for the World Cup next summer.By RadioReverb

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Dissecting Dividends - James Gruber | Firstlinks 39:07

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My guest this week is James Gruber, editor of Firstlinks and a veteran of Asian markets with a background in journalism and funds management. We dive into his contrarian views on dividend stocks and gold's role in portfolios. Our discussion stems from James's article "Why I Dislike Dividend Stocks." He drew from David Gardner of Motley Fool, who ac…

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What Food Teaches Us About Being Human (featuring Austin Butler) - Ruthie Rogers 41:38

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Ruthie Rogers, Baroness Rogers of Riverside, CBE, is an American and British chef who owns and runs the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant The River Café in Hammersmith, London. Get her new book Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art Pre-order her next book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life Anthony Scaramucci is the founder an…

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'The Sovereignty of Good' by Iris Murdoch 13:55

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Imagine a woman setting herself the task of liking her son’s choice of wife. At first she finds her daughter-in-law unbearable, but through the effort of seeing her clearly and justly she comes to accept and even appreciate the younger woman. For Iris Murdoch this is an example of moral labour, the struggle to achieve virtue that is understood intu…

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505: “I Presented the Amiga Chipset to Atari… and Everyone Freaked Out!” - Atari's Matt Householder - The Retro Hour Podcast EP505 1:56:47

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From hating Pong to working for Atari, this week we chat with Matt Householder. From his early days at Gaming Devices Inc. and designing the arcade classic Krull, through to joining Atari right after the video game crash and witnessing the dramatic Amiga chipset saga from the inside. Matt reveals what it was really like working under Jack Tramiel, …

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I Am pt. 2 // Rendi Scholten 25:00

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Follow along throughout this series as we explore Jesus' "I am" statements.

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November 2025 Q&A: Run for President, Coming Civil War, Book Recs, & more 39:34

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Thank you once again for all your wonderful questions. Grateful for your support! 📚 Books mentioned in the episode:The Little Book of Bitcoin by Anthony Scaramucci Circle of Days by Ken Follett One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch The Art of Spending by Morgan Housel The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Checkmate in Berlin by Giles MiltonThe Be…

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17. Western Goals pt. 1: John Rees and Larry McDonald Scam Against Communism 1:10:29

13d ago1:10:29

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TSBU begins their study on the early-1980s information clearinghouse and private surveillance organization, Western Goals, focusing on two of its founders: the English scam-artist John Rees and martyred John Birch Society luminary, congressman Larry McDonald. The edgiest kids in the capitol, the threads of Western Goals weave their way from McCarth…

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The Albion Roar - November 5th 2025 with guest Jenny Gower 1:02:24

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Tickets? Any tickets? Buying or selling... Brighton's Head of Ticketing and Supporter Services, Jenny Gower, joins Ady & Al to talk about using AI to clamp down on international touting, more bums on seats, half season tickets, safe-standing and more besides...By RadioReverb

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What Are Synthetic Equities? Larry Kriesmer | Measured Risk Portfolios 48:42

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My guest this week is Larry Kriesmer from Measured Risk Portfolios, where he oversees the SynthEquity® strategy to manage over $500 million focusing on using options and US Treasuries to minimize equity risks while pursuing S&P 500-level returns. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/larry-kriesmer-synthequity Watch on You…

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The Crash That Shook Wall Street — And The Lessons We Keep Ignoring - Andrew Ross Sorkin 33:28

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Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning journalist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of Squawk Box, CNBC’s signature morning program. He is also the founder and editor at large of DealBook, an online daily financial report published by The New York Times that he started in 2001. Sorkin is the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail and the co-pro…

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Cycling Industry News Podcast: The blueprint for a successful bike shop 39:50

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Storytelling, information, atmosphere… when you’re looking to optimise the layout of your retail space to maximise sales potential, the science and principles behind shop floor layouts can seem complex and brutally hard to grasp. But help is at hand for those who want to ease customers journeying to their shop counters. Forming part of our recent s…

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Novel Approaches: ‘Kidnapped’ by Robert Louis Stevenson 17:06

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Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped began life serialised in a children’s magazine, but its sophistication and depth won the lifelong admiration of Henry James. Set in the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite rising, Kidnapped follows young lowlander David Balfour’s flight across the Highlands with the rebel Alan Breck Stewart. In Stevenson’s hands, a str…

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Why the System’s Rigged—and How to Unrig It - Jeff Clements 28:21

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Jeff Clements is the co-founder and CEO of American Promise. He served twice as Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts, most notably as Chief of the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, where he led more than 100 attorneys and staff in critical law enforcement areas, including consumer protection, antitrust, and unfair trade practices. A fre…

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504: “I’d Never Even Seen a Computer Until I Worked at Sierra!” – Mark Crowe on Space Quest - The Retro Hour Podcast EP504 1:40:21

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This week we're joined by Sierra legend Mark Crowe, co-creator of the Space Quest series and one half of the iconic Two Guys from Andromeda. Mark reveals how he went from never touching a computer to helping define the golden age of adventure gaming, working alongside Roberta Williams, Disney, and a hapless space janitor named Roger Wilco. Plus, we…

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The Albion Roar - 29th October 2025 with guest Sebastien Carole 1:28:04

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With the Albion facing Leeds United, former Albion, Leeds and Monaco winger Seb Carole joins Ady & Al for a bumper podcast talking over his career.By RadioReverb

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I Am. pt. 1 // Doug Tensen 26:52

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Follow along throughout this series as we explore Jesus' "I am" statements.

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WWII Historian: The 3 Women Who Changed The Course of WWII - Catherine Grace Katz 38:02

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Catherine Grace Katz is a Chicago-born writer and historian. She earned a BA in History from Harvard (2013) and an MPhil in Modern European History from Cambridge (2014), focusing on counterintelligence origins. After working in finance in New York, a bookstore visit inspired her return to history and writing. She is currently pursuing her JD at Ha…

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Invest Your Way - Shani Jayamanne | Morningstar Australia 41:47

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In the world of investing, success often hinges on more than just numbers and market trends. Too much financial commentary focuses on investments rather than the people investing. There are way too many aspirational messages that lack the practical steps to put a plan in action. In the latest podcast episode, I welcome Shani Jayamanne, co-author of…

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The Money Expert: “Expenses Don’t Make You Poor! Your Income Does!” - Nick Maggiulli 28:18

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Nick Maggiulli is the COO and data scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insights on business intelligence. He is the author of two books, Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder, and Of Dollars and Data, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been fe…

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Love and Death: Elegies for Poets by Auden, Arnold and Schuyler 15:01

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When poets elegise other poets, the results are often more about self-scrutiny and analysis of the nature of poetry than about grief. Matthew Arnold commented on his elegy for Arthur Hugh Clough, ‘Thyrsis’ (1865), that ‘one has the feeling that not enough is said about Clough in it.’ In his elegy for W.B. Yeats (1939), Auden insists that ‘poetry ma…

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Why America Is Losing — And How We Fix It - Andrew Liveris 40:49

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Andrew Liveris is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dow Chemical Company and former Executive Chairman of DowDuPont. A recognized global business leader with more than 42 years at Dow and experience in manufacturing, engineering, sales, marketing, and business and general management.Get a copy of his WSJ bestselling book Leadin…

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503: “The Demo Scene Taught Us to Do the Impossible” – Erik Simon of Thalion - The Retro Hour EP503 1:12:45

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This week's show features Erik Simon, co-founder of the legendary Thalion Software, the minds behind Lionheart, Ambermoon, and No Second Prize. Erik shares hilarious and jaw-dropping tales from the golden age of Amiga development, how the demo scene shaped Thalion’s “make the impossible happen” ethos, why Lionheart used every Amiga graphics mode. R…

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Am I? // Amanda Ferry 19:29

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How do I know I am making the right decision? What’s God’s plan for my life? What if I make a decision or go down a path God doesn’t want? How can I have confidence in the choices I make? These are questions everyone asks themselves. Through stories of real people in the bible making real decisions we will explore how to hear from the Holy Spirit, …

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The Formula That Made Donald Trump Unstoppable - Ian Reifowitz 27:17

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Ian Reifowitz is SUNY Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies at Empire State University of the State University of New York. His articles have appeared in the Daily News, Newsday, The New Republic, and In These Times, among other mainstream outlets. He has also published numerous academic articles.Get a copy of his book here Riling Up the Ba…

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The Albion Roar - 22nd October 2025 with guest Nick Szczepanik 1:01:24

27d ago1:01:24

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After another win over Newcastle, Nick joins Ady & Al to go over the game, plus thoughts behind Danny Malbec's record-equalling milestone, coming good like a fine wine.By RadioReverb

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Author Arlo Z. Graves 16:47

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In our interview with author Arlo Z. Graves, we discuss their latest books and their advice for new writers.By Small Publishing in a Big Universe

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The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Washington - Brody Mullins 30:10

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Brody Mullins is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter. He spent nearly two decades covering the intersection of business and politics for The Wall Street Journal.Get a copy of his brilliant book, The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big GovernmentAnthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of S…

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Education Equals Confidence - Sean Tepper | Tykr 39:02

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My guest this week is Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of Tykr. Are you confused about investing? Sean Tepper joins us to discuss the importance of education and confidence in the stock market. Tune in to learn about the 4M confidence booster and how to avoid common investing mistakes! CLICK HERE AND USE THE COUPON CODE: SAVE30 FOR A 30% DISCOUNT ON AN…

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Fiction and the Fantastic: J.G. Ballard and Angela Carter 14:59

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J.G. Ballard and Angela Carter were friends and co-conspirators in their witness to the postwar world and the liberation movements of the 1960s. Both were scathing in their antipathy towards the polite novels of manners and empire that still dominated English readers’ appreciation and expectations. Pioneers in the liminal spaces between literary an…

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502: “From Modems to Headlines” – Jason Compton on the Amiga Report Revolution - The Retro Hour EP502 1:54:00

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This week, we’re joined by former Amiga Report editor, writer, and This Week in Retro host Jason Compton, who takes us into the golden age of 90s computing news. From chasing stories during Commodore’s dramatic collapse (“we may not make more chips, but we can sell the floor scrubber!”) to the birth of one of the first online tech magazines, Jason …

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Am I? pt. 2 // Ed Baker 26:47

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How do I know I am making the right decision? What’s God’s plan for my life? What if I make a decision or go down a path God doesn’t want? How can I have confidence in the choices I make? These are questions everyone asks themselves. Through stories of real people in the bible making real decisions we will explore how to hear from the Holy Spirit, …

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15. The American Race, or, "What time is this?" 1:01:56

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TSBU breaks ground on its study of Americanism and American Fascism, and grips their stubborn roots in the 19th Century. From the Mexican-American war, through the 'Real' First Red Scare, to the creation of a Military/Industrial aristocracy, Fritz gets his timeline right by meandering around some books in front of a psychedelic camp fire. Features …

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The Psychic Who Solved Murders The FBI Couldn’t - John Edward & Robert Hilland 33:56

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Robert Hilland is a former police officer and FBI Special Agent who worked in law enforcement for 30 years. He worked a number of high-profile cases including the investigation of serial killer John Smith.John Edward is a psychic medium, lecturer, and multiple New York Times bestselling author who has connected people to Other Side energies for nea…