Best Nancy Lucas Podcasts (2025)

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Quite A Boast - Episode 24 - Jack Dee 44:59

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Our guest in this episode has a face like stand-up comic, actor, writer, podcaster and Shooting Stars team captain.. it's the one and only Jack Dee, who talks us through his career in comedy from the 1980s to the present day. Jack describes how he found his role in the Shooting Stars set up, and how each week he managed to survive a barrage of insu…

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Date Announcement | Reaction & Review 41:11

20d ago41:11

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Kathleen & MIles review the Trailer/Date Announcement for Stranger Things 5 released last weekend. We discuss the dates themselves (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve) and the new shots we got from Season 5!

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Quite A Boast - Episode 23 - Rhys Thomas 55:20

1M ago55:20

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In this episode we chat with actor, writer & director, Rhys Thomas, who has worked on numerous television shows over the years including creating the sublime 'Brian Pern' mockumentaries and the delightful CBBC series 'Dodger'. He started his television career in a schoolboy work experience placement as a runner on Shooting Stars where he rubbed sho…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 22 - Matt Lipsey 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

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In this episode we are joined by director Matt Lipsey, who has directed some of the best comedy shows of our time, including; Little Britain, Human Remains, Upstart Crow, Psychoville, Inside No.9 and Ted Lasso. He was also behind the camera for some classic Reeves & Mortimer moments.. hear how he coped with a corpsing Mark Benton whilst filming Cat…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 21 - James Atkin & Ian Dench from EMF 33:33

3M ago33:33

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In this episode we chat with James Atkin & Ian Dench from the Forest of Dean’s finest beat combo, EMF. We discuss their 1995 hit single with Vic & Bob, ‘I’m A Believer’ and also discuss how the collaboration came about. We hear stories about it’s recording and promotion and learn of their pride of being immortalised on The Man With The Stick’s helm…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Winnie Jiang (S5E2) 35:31

4M ago35:31

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The guest this episode is Winnie Jiang, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. I talk with Winnie about her recent paper in AMJ that explores how entrepreneurs manage identity conflicts as they attempt to be a “boss” despite coming from humble beginnings. We discuss the emotional work necessary to become a successful entrepreneu…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 20 - Iain Coyle 59:48

4M ago59:48

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In this episode we talk to Iain Coyle, who went from being a Runner for Jonathan Ross to a top TV Commissioner. Along the way he has had numerous adventures in television including writing questions for Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and being a ‘naughty boy’ on Families At War. Hear how Mark Lamarr could start a fight in an empty room and how Leo Say…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Martin Kilduff (S5E1) 36:30

5M ago36:30

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In this episode, I chat with Martin Kilduff, Professor of Organizational Behavior at UCL, about his latest AMJ paper on workplace rivalries. We break down how rivalries form in social networks, why they push people to compete harder (for better or worse), and what that means for careers. Who’s your biggest rival? And is that a good thing? Let’s fin…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 19 - Les Dennis 43:25

5M ago43:25

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In this episode we speak to the legendary Les Dennis, who has been a permanent fixture on our TV screens for over 50 years; from his work with Russ Abbott, to Family Fortunes, to his role in Ricky Gervais' Extras. He has also survived the trauma of appearing at Baron’s Nightclub on Bang Bang It’s Reeves & Mortimer, partaking in the final challenge …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 18 - Bruce Dessau 1:13:46

7M ago1:13:46

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In this episode we speak to journalist, reviewer and author, Bruce Dessau. Bruce is the founder of the 'Beyond The Joke' website and writer of several books including the ‘Reeves & Mortimer’ biography. Bruce tells us about when he first chanced upon the pre-TV Vic Reeves Big Night Out in the late 80s and we discuss Jim & Bob’s career progression th…

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Fifty Years of the Divorce Reform Act 1969: Daniel Monk & Rebecca Probert 28:19

7M ago28:19

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Speakers: Professors Daniel Monk (Birkbeck University of London) & Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter) The enactment of the Divorce Reform Act 1969 was a landmark moment in family law. Coming into force in 1971, it had a significant impact on legal practice and was followed by a dramatic increase in divorce rates, reflecting changes in social at…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 17 - Nancy Sorrell Moir 40:24

8M ago40:24

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In this episode we have a lovely chat with Nancy Sorrell Moir, who regales us with stories of her many years working alongside her husband, Jim (& Bob of course). From their first meeting during the filming of 'I Love 1991', to the joys of travelling around Britain & Ireland for the 'Painting Birds' tv series, we hear Nancy talk about her Catterick…

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Stranger Things Day '24 | Chapter Titles 41:12

8M ago41:12

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41 years ago Will Byers vanished! Miles & Kathleen spend a surprising amount of time talking about the newly revealed titles and confirmed time jump. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook @strangerstill 22. Subscribe to our podcast feeds. It's never a bad time for a RE-WATCH! Check out our feed for episode by episode reviews and our character by charact…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Christy Shropshire (S4E3) 36:36

8M ago36:36

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This episode I speak with Christy Shropshire, an associate professor of management and entrepreneurship in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Recently, Christy published a paper about the role of displayed anger and happiness in corporate board meetings. In our conversation, we discuss the findings in the paper, and how…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Devin Rapp (S4E2) 30:36

9M ago30:36

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This episode, I speak with Devin Rapp who is an Assistant Professor of Management at Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University. In our conversation, I talk with Devin about his recent paper in AMJ about Dirty Heroes - people who work in stigmatized jobs but are also publicly celebrated. The paper explores how workers manage perceptio…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 16 - John Thomson 50:02

9M ago50:02

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In this episode we chat with the legendary John Thomson; star of numerous TV shows from The Fast Show to Cold Feet, to Coronation Street to a stunt riding policeman in The Weekenders to Britain's sweariest chef in Monkey Trousers. Be aware that this episode may include a number of celebrity impressions …Great.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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72. Marketing is Fancy Storytelling: Alyson Shane: Social Media for Social Enterprise 1:28:34

10M ago1:28:34

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Social media is a powerful force and opportunity if you use it well. To be able to do that, you need a solid social media strategy, a sense of what your goals are, and some consistency in your posting. In this conversation, Alyson Shane joins Matthew Rempel to talk about social media, how to use it, and how things change between when you're just st…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Tim Kundro & Nancy Rothbard (S4E1) 40:20

10M ago40:20

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To kick off the 4th season, I have two esteemed guests this episode, Tim Kundro and Nancy Rothbard, co-authors of the 'Best Paper' published in AMJ in 2023. In our conversation, we talk we talk about Tim and Nancy’s recent award winning paper recently published in AMJ which explores how power can protect moral objectors in organizations, but shows …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 15 - The Vic Reeves Big Night Out Orchestra 36:09

10M ago36:09

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Oh Mr Songwriter! In this episode we speak to Sean Lyons, Kevin Powell & Morris Windsor, who once donned their racing silks as ¾ of the Vic Reeves Orchestra on the Big Night Out series. Between them, they have played alongside a number of acts; from Robyn Hitchcock to STEPs, from Alan Partridge to Brian Pern, and also contributed to Vic’s album I W…

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Season 5 First Look & Candle Review 33:51

11M ago33:51

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Kathleen and Miles review the Season 5 First Look! Hawkins High, Linda Hamilton, release date speculation, and the question hanging over all of Stranger Things fandom- do main characters have to die? (22:45) Then, we review the four exclusive candles for Bath & Body Works while learning why perhaps candle reviews are not particularly smooth podcast…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 14 - Simon Day 40:58

11M ago40:58

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In this episode we chat with comedian, actor and Fast Show legend, Simon Day. We hear of how Vic & Bob were in attendance for Simon's first ever gig, which lead to a nationwide tour with the Big Night Out. We also hear of Katie Price's words of wisdom backstage at Shooting Stars and Simon chats about the day Gary 'Cheesy' Cheeseman fought back, "Yo…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 13 - Mark Benton 55:03

12M ago55:03

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In this episode we chat with actor Mark Benton; star of numerous TV and stage productions.. from Early Doors to Hairspray, Booze Cruise to Glengarry Glen Ross, he also appeared as Kev the Geordie Astronaut in Monkey Trousers and as the majestically mulleted Mark in Catterick. Hear how he made a career out of dressing up, putting on a wig and and ha…

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Touring the Randolph-Lucas House with Roger Smith 32:38

1y ago32:38

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We join Roger Smith for a tour of the historic Randolph-Lucas House. Roger gives details of how the 100 year old structure was dismantled and relocated from 2500 Peachtree Rd in Buckhead to its current location in 78 Peachtree Circle in the Ansley Park neighborhood. Designed by P. Thornton Mayre in 1924, this Georgian Revival style home was built f…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 12 - Jack Dent 55:20

1y ago55:20

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In this episode we chat with Jack Dent. One of Jim Moir's oldest friends and one fifth of the legendary Fashionable Five, he tells stories that range from drinking with the 'hairies' in the pubs of Darlington to running the Vic & Bob fan club to travelling the country with the 'Big Night Out' tour. Discover how the Fashionable Five freaked out Bill…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 11 - Jonathan Ross 1:05:31

1y ago1:05:31

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In this episode we are joined by television legend Jonathan Ross, who tells us how Vic Reeves Big Night Out moved from the pubs & clubs of North London to the nation's TV screens. We'll hear tales of dancing round a joint of meat with Gilbert & George, receiving a doctor's note fax from Morrissey and also discover what to wear for a forest fire... …

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Scott Sonenshein (S3E4) 29:32

1y ago29:32

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This episode, I speak with Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management in the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. In our conversation, we talk about a recent paper he published in AMJ, with co-author, Kristen Nault, about organizational resilience. The paper explores the different ways that firms approach …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 10 - Mike Wattam 42:56

1y ago42:56

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In this episode we chat with actor Mike Wattam, the man who once posed the question "got any booze fort baby?" Learn how Mike and John Thomson narrowly diced with death whilst filming 'The Weekenders', find out about the brief and tumultuous career of boyband, Mandate and discover which award winning film director Mike was nearly on first name term…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Gurneeta Vasudeva (S3E3) 36:45

1y ago36:45

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This episode, I speak with Gurneeta Vasudeva, an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship in the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. In our conversation, we talk about her AMJ paper about how public-private collaborations can contribute to the success of socially beneficial innovation. We discuss the…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 9 - Ulrika Jonsson 1:02:10

1+ y ago1:02:10

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In this episode we chat with Ulrika Jonsson, who rose to fame via a number of TV shows; TV-AM, Gladiators and as a team captain on all 8 series of Shooting Stars. We hear how she held her own opposite '50s throw back' Mark Lamarr, Will Self & Jack Dee, Vic & Bob's approach to recording sketches and what her Swedish father made of Shooting Stars. La…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | David Lucas (S3E2) 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

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This episode, I speak with David Lucas, the Edward Pettinella Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University and a Research Fellow with the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society. In our conversation today, we talk about a recent paper he published in AMJ, with co-authors, Matthew Grimes and Joe…

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71. Designing Learning with Beth Cougler Blom 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

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In this episode of the Strategy Made Simple podcast Beth Cougler Blom explains how we can make better learning experiences by taking a learning design approach. She explains how her experience in learning design roles contribute to making better trainings and facilitating well with groups. We discuss how meeting ground rules and setting out the obj…

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Radically legal: Berlin constitutes the future: Joanna Kusiak 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

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Speaker: Joanna Kusiak, Junior Research Fellow in Urban Studies at King’s College Bio: Dr Joanna Kusiak is a scholar-activist who works at the University of Cambridge. Born in Poland, she has been shaped by the emancipatory tradition of the Solidarność movement and by the brutality of the neoliberal transformation. Her work focuses on urban land, h…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 8 - Matt Lucas 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

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PEANUTS! In this episode we find out how comedy legend Matt Lucas went from being an incensed teenager complaining to Channel 4 about 'Vic Reeves Big Night Out' to occupying the drummer's stool on Shooting Stars as George Dawes. We also discover how a baked potato saved lockdown, how he nearly died on the set of Catterick and which Vic & Bob sketch…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Jeff Bednar (S3E1) 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

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This episode, I speak with Jeff Bednar, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources in the BYU Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. In the pod, we talk Jeff's recent article (with Jacob Brown, Ph.D.) looking at Organizational Ghosts, which is when leaders continue to influence behaviors and emotions within…

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Beyond Mirrors and Windows: Exploring State-Society Relationships Through Prison and Film: Oliver Wilson-Nunn 29:32

1+ y ago29:32

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Bio: Oliver Wilson-Nunn is an Isaac Newton Research Fellow at Robinson College, University of Cambridge. He recently completed his PhD on prison and film in Argentina at the Centre of Latin American Studies, University of Cambridge. He has published on prison education in contemporary documentary film and on prison writing from Cuba. He is broadly …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 7 - Vaun Earl Norman 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

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In this episode we mess about, make jokes and have a daft laugh with Vaun Earl Norman; whose encounters with Bob on the Iain Lee Radio Show lead to him becoming a regular performer on Vic & Bob's Big Night Out. Vaun explains how a serious life changing event caused him to reevaluate his life and enter the world of comedy. He also tells of his close…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Ron Burt (S2E4) 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

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This episode, I speak with Ron Burt, the Charles M. Harper Leadership Professor of Sociology and Strategy at the University of Chicago and Distinguished Professor at Bocconi University in Milan. In our conversation, we talk about a recent AMJ paper, with co-author, Song Wang, about 'bridge supervision' in organizations, which occurs when a manager …

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Eleven 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

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Our 11th character is the van flippin’, meat flayer rippin’, eggo snackin’, Roller skate shcmakin’, pizza dough freezer piggybackin’, 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10, it's…. ELEVEN!!! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4.…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 6 - Dan McGrath 1:20:29

1+ y ago1:20:29

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In this episode we chat with a man who went from Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast' and the 'Radio 1 Breakfast Show' to become one of our leading TV theme composers and a frequent R&M musical collaborator. Hear stories featuring members of The Beatles and Peter Sellers to Chris Evans and Gone Fishing's Ted the dog. Also find out why the theme to 'Stri…

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Will Byers 48:37

1+ y ago48:37

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Happy Stranger Things Day! Our 10th character- the Castle Byers hiding, now memory providing, Mike and Eleven confiding, should he stay or should he go now? It’s Will Byers! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episo…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Matt Semadeni (S2E3) 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

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This episode, I speak with Matt Semadeni, Professor of Strategy and Dean’s Council Distinguished Scholar at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. In our conversation today, we talk about CEO political ideology. We discuss how political activism has shaped corporate leadership, strategy, and investing - which pulls the conv…

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Mike Wheeler 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

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Our 9th character the Eleven lovin’, Quarry jumpin’, Friend truthin’ - the dungeon master, the HEART of the party, it’s Mike Wheeler! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episode every 3 weeks upon the long road to S…

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Hatim Rahman (S2E2) 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

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This episode, I speak with Hatim Rahman, an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. In our conversation today, we talk about a recent paper he published in AMJ, with co-authors, about digital labor platforms and how experimentation by platform designers can impact worker autonom…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 5 - Fred Aylward 1:07:48

1+ y ago1:07:48

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LES SPEAKS! In this episode we have a fascinating conversation with artist, Fred Aylward about the highs and lows of life as 'Les'. Hear many stories including how he witnessed the debut live performance of Vic Reeves, how he possibly influenced one of the UK's greatest contemporary artists and the bizarre reason for the online popularity of Les Ge…

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Jonathan Byers 47:28

2y ago47:28

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Part 8 of 11: Jonathan... Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episode every 3 weeks upon the long road to Season 5.

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The Lit Review: An AMJ Podcast | Angelica Leigh & Shimul Melwani (S2E1) 50:10

2y ago50:10

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To kick off our 2nd season, I have two fantastic guests this episode: Angelica Leigh and Shimul Melwani, co-authors of the Best Paper published in AMJ in 2022, entitled, “Am I Next?” The Spillover Effects of Mega-Threats on Avoidant Behaviors at Work" In our conversation, we talk about the phenomenon of “Mega-threats” and how they impact behaviors …

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Quite A Boast - Episode 4 - Charlie Higson 1:26:09

2y ago1:26:09

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In this episode we talk to actor, author and comedy legend Charlie Higson. We discuss his 30+ years of working with Reeves & Mortimer. From the Big Night Out shows in the Goldsmiths Tavern to Catterick, hear the Swiss Toni origin story, the joys of directing Tom Baker and what it was like being The Man With The Stick's body double. Hosted on Acast.…

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Dustin Henderson 45:43

2y ago45:43

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Part 7 of 11: The upside down talkin’, snow ball walkin’, curiosity door unlockin’... welcome to the never ending storrrrryyyyy of Dustin Henderson! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episode every 3 weeks upon the…

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Lucas Sinclair 45:56

2y ago45:56

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Part 6 of 11: the wrist rocket slingin’, firework bringing’, "dustin farted" singing; the sweeter-bolder-better New Coke enthusiast, it’s Lucas Sinclair! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episode every 3 weeks upo…

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Nancy Wheeler 47:57

2y ago47:57

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Part 5 of 11: the Ace reportin’, Barb avengin’, demogorgan trappin’, pistol firin’, shotgun blasting’ bad ass - it’s Nancy Wheeler! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episode every 3 weeks upon the long road to Sea…