Best Stephen Betts Podcasts (2025)

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JULIE BOWEN: Staying Accessible, Embracing Her Modern Family & Avoiding the ‘Game of More’ 1:12:36

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Julie Bowen (Modern Family, Happy Gilmore) joins us this week so share how her upbringing helped shape her into the accessible, compliment averse, ‘girl next door’ that audiences love. Julie was a treat this week - she talks about the casting experience during Modern Family while giving love to each of her casemates for their role in her life. We a…

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Navigating Collective Trauma: NHS Ambulance Teams in the COVID-19 Crisis with Jo Mildenhall 42:04

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Today, we explore the collective experience of trauma among NHS ambulance personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that tested the resilience and identity of clinicians like never before. In the episode, we’ll uncover the inspirations behind this research, examining how social identity processes provide a profound lens to understand how amb…

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Prof Phil Scraton: Bearing witness to the 'pain of others' 48:47

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Professor Phil Scraton (Professor Emeritus, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast) discusses the responsibility of academic researchers and human rights advocates to proclaim and represent the ‘view from below’ – voices of those silenced by powerful institutions in securing truth, justice and acknowledgement.Drawing on three decades of research…

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SARAH SILVERMAN: Finding Humor in Tragedy, Standing Up for Yourself & Life Hacks for Rage 1:18:32

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Sarah Silverman (PostMortem, The Sarah Silverman Program) joins us this week for a deep conversation about depression, loss, friendship, and Call of Duty. Sarah talks about her newest special PostMortem and her ability to pull humor from the tragic events in her life. We also get into traumatic experiences that shaped her early career, balancing a …

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The Last Year of Life. Palliative and End of Life Care: Episode 2 45:06

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In our previous episode, we explored the meaning and importance of end-of-life care, particularly during the final 12 months of life. We discovered how difficult it is to predict this timeline, especially for ambulance clinicians who often see patients at critical points without a full picture of their medical history. In this episode, we take a cl…

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A conversation with Rubén Blades: The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series 59:45

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In the inaugural event of 'The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series', we hosted renowned Panamanian musician, songwriter, activist, and former politician Rubén Blades.A Latin music icon, Blades was at the heart of the New York salsa revolution in the 1970s. His landmark albums in classic Afro-Cuban salsa are infused with elements of rock, j…

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SCOTT PORTER: Twists in Ginny & Georgia, Chasing Friday Night Lights & Combining Math and Music 1:17:57

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Scott Porter (Ginny & Georgia, Friday Night Lights) joins me this week to discuss his transition from singing wide receiver to acting and how his pursuit in Hollywood allowed him to reconnect with lost family. Scott talks about the unexpected challenges and growth he’s experienced on Ginny & Georgia, including the surprises of the ‘balance’ show’s …

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Embedding Lasting Change within Ambulance Services with Carl Betts 35:59

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In this episode, we dive into a critical challenge: how to embed meaningful, lasting change within ambulance services. With increasing demand, stretched resources, and ongoing operational pressures, creating improvements that truly stick is no easy task. To unpack this, I’m joined by Carl Betts, an expert in quality improvement, leadership, and cha…

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Kim Carson: Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era 48:03

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What if AI is not here actually to replace us, but to remind us who we actually are?That was the question at the heart of Kim Carson’s Long Now Talk. In “Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era,” Carson, a creative technologist and futurist, challenged us to avoid the easy narratives of tech-driven utopia and dystopia, charti…

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How to get a horse on a treadmill (Dr Polly McGuigan) 38:43

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We close off the series by welcoming Dr Polly McGuigan, the Head of the Department for Health and Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, who gives us an overview of our research profile that underpins our undergraduate programmes. Polly also shares her own multi-species research that explores how the musculoskeletal system determines, adapts and becomes …

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Life beyond Bath (part 2) the HES graduates’ stories (Health and Exercise Science graduates, Amalia and Ellie) 34:16

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Two of our Health and Exercise Science graduates, Amalia and Ellie, join the podcast to discuss their time at the University, their pivotal placement years and explain how this informed and inspired their career choices in the nutrition industry and physiotherapy. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own an…

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Life beyond Bath (part 1): the SES graduates’ stories (Sport and Exercise Science graduates, Lucy and Jack) 29:45

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For this very special episode of Science on the Run, we invited two of our Sport and Exercise Science graduates, Lucy and Jack, back to campus to reflect on their time at Bath and the impact their studies have had on their career journeys to date in science and pro sport. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are thei…

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Tackling the big challenges in sports injuries (Dr Stephen West) 32:44

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Sports injury epidemiologist, Dr Stephen West, joins Science on the Run to discuss his and the Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport’s high impact research on training load monitoring and the prevention of injury in sports like rugby. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not ne…

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No carbs before Marbs? (Profs James Betts and Javier Gonzalez) 34:43

24d ago34:43

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This episode of Science on the Run is focussed on nutrition and metabolism, in which two professors from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism join us to discuss their fascinating research related to what, how and when we fuel our bodies, and where this content features on the BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise programmes at Bath. Vi…

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Tactical Medicine Unfiltered: High-Threat Care with Stephen Wood. Part 1 53:18

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Welcome back to the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Stephen Wood, emergency nurse practitioner, educator, and host of Tac Medic Whiskey: The Tactical Medicine Podcast. Steve brings a wealth of experience from pre-hospital care, the emergency department, and the tactical environment, and he’s become a prominent voice in the…

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MING-NA WEN: Honoring Karate Kid, Dealing with Nerves & Women’s Reward for the Human Race 1:12:38

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Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, The Mandalorian) joins us in person this week to talk about the experience of her new film Karate Kid: Legends - from the nerves of working with her idol Jackie Chan to the tone of wanting to honor the legacy of the Karate Kid franchise. Ming-Na opens up about outside perspectives on her tenure in this industry and why she began…

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Shaping the Future of Pre-Hospital Care: A Conversation with John Martin 1:00:00

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In today’s episode, we’re honoured to be joined by John Martin, a trailblazer whose career is a testament to innovation, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to patient care. John’s journey began at just 18 in a microbiology lab, but his passion for healthcare quickly led him to the world of emergency medicine. Today, he serves as the Chief Exe…

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Bi-Polar, Balance, and Breakthroughs: Marc Watson on Leadership and Mental Health 45:50

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In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Watson, a distinguished pharmaceutical physician and passionate advocate for mental health. Marc’s journey spans from working as a frontline GP to holding senior leadership roles in pharmacovigilance and global medical affairs, where he has been instrumental in ensuring patient safety, meeting regulatory demands,…

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MICHAEL & DANNY PHILIPPOU (Bring Her Back) Turning Obsession Into a Career & Overcoming Rejection 1:22:59

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Danny & Michael Philippou (Talk to Me, Bring Her Back) join us this week for a fun conversation about how their obsession with creation and filmmaking cultivated into a critically acclaimed career, progressing through YouTube fame and into Hollywood with ‘Talk to Me’ and ‘Bring Her Back.’ These guys were an absolute treat this week… We talk about t…

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Palliative and End of Life Care in Pre-hospital Care with the PEoLC team. Episode 1 41:47

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In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore the evolving role of ambulance clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care. We’re joined by a dedicated team working to improve how prehospital services support patients in their final months, ensuring care is compassionate, coordinated, and patient-centred. We introduce the team and th…

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The Realities of Being on Placement 34:05

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Join Placement Officer, Katherine Bright, and two students - Betty and Roxy - to discuss the joys, challenges and surprises which form the reality of Being on Placement.Email your ideas and suggestions for future episodes to [email protected] University of Bath

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Starting your Placement 22:19

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Join Placement Officer, Katherine Bright, with her guests Maia Thorne from Student Support, and student, Anna, to discuss how to make the most of your first few weeks on placement.Transcript available here- https://xerte.bath.ac.uk/play.php?template_id=3565#page1section5By University of Bath

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Sara Imari Walker: An Informational Theory of Life 1:10:54

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“What is life?”In her Long Now Talk, astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker explores the many dimensions of that seemingly simple question. Starting from the simplest precursors, Walker assembled a grand cathedral of meaning, tracing an arc across existence that linked the fundamentals of organic chemistry, the possibility space…

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KAT MCNAMARA: Turning the Other Cheek, Dealing With Rejection & Supporting the Big Slick 1:16:52

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💙 support Big Slick! https://bigslickkc.org/ Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Arrow) joins again this week to catch us up on her life over the last few years and the idea of staying busy to engage your brain and maintain happiness. Kat discusses her process for dealing with rejection while remembering fond times on set with cast and crew during s…

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Navigating Advanced Practice: The Role of Supervision with Professor Deborah Harding 45:22

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Today, we're honoured to host Professor Deborah Harding, a distinguished figure in the field of advanced clinical practice. Professor Harding serves as the Supervision Lead for the NHS England for Advancing Practice, where she has been instrumental in developing supervision frameworks that support advanced practitioners across various healthcare di…

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Two Worlds of Innovation: NHS vs Private Sector with Hannah Browning 38:32

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In this episode, we explore the challenges and contrasts of implementing innovation across the NHS and the private healthcare sector with expert guest Hannah Browning. As the founder of Beyond Excellence, Hannah brings a rare dual-sector insight, having held senior leadership roles in major private providers including Nuffield Health, Spire Healthc…

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ELIZABETH TULLOCH: Farewell to Lois Lane, Reflections on Contentious Upbringing & Her Journey Into Motherhood 1:29:33

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Elizabeth Tulloch (Superman & Lois, Grimm) joins us this week to share reflections on her tumultuous upbringing, inclusive of how it lead to her costarring alongside Superman for 4 seasons and evidently shaping how she parents today. Bitsie talks about the key to gratitude and how she learned about the healing powers behind being of service for oth…

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AI Risk Prediction and Decision Support System (AI-TRiPS) for Trauma Care with Zane Perkins 58:24

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In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in trauma care, focusing on the AI Risk Prediction and Decision Support System (AI-TRiPS)—a cutting-edge AI tool designed to enhance decision-making in high-pressure trauma settings. AI-TRiPS is built on Bayesian networks for clinical d…

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Ezra Klein, Michael Pollan, Derek Thompson: Abundance 59:28

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Presented in partnership with Manny's and City Arts & LecturesAs they look upon the United States of America in 02025, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson see a country wrought by a half-century of failed governance. They see states and cities theoretically committed to progressive futures instead bogged down in labyrinthine mires of process and delibera…

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Recognising Red Flags: A Guide to Paediatric Pathologies with Sarah Edwards. Part 2 Paediatric Series. 46:42

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In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Edwards to explore the most frequently encountered paediatric emergencies seen in the field. Sarah Edwards is a Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine and the RCEM Learning Chair. She is Senior Editor for the Emergency Medical Journal, RCEM Learning Chair and Hon…

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TYLER HOECHLIN: Saying Goodbye to Superman, Embracing Tough Love & Choosing Baseball Over Twilight 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

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Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf) joins us this week to share how he’s been able to intertwine a tough-love sports upbringing with newfound vulnerability to find success in fan beloved franchises. Tyler reflects on the improbable run of Superman & Lois amidst the multiple different industry curveballs thrown their way, while recalling his…

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The Person Centred Approach to Therapy with Chris Molyneux 51:28

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The person-centred approach to counselling is built on the foundation of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Developed by Carl Rogers, this approach shifts the focus from the therapist as an expert to the client as the central figure in their own healing journey. Rather than directing or diagnosing, the counsellor provides a n…

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DEAN CAIN: Competing for Superman, Leaving the NFL & Wearing His Heart on His Cape 1:17:12

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Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) joins us this week for a candid conversation about his upbringing on film sets and how his competitive nature that couldn’t get used anymore in the NFL helped him land a career changing role as Superman in Lois & Clark. Dean talks about the nerves and his edge during the audition process to b…

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Decision-Making under high pressure situations Part 2 - with Olly Sapsford 50:49

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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into decision-making under pressure with Olly Sapsford, a Firefighter and Commander as well as a Lecturer in Disaster & Emergency Management at Coventry University. We explore the mental models, training, and strategies that support effective decision-making in extreme environments. How do emergency respon…

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Revitalising Britain: Panel discussion (IPR) 1:32:08

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Will Hutton and Polly Toynbee review the reforms and strategies of the new government and to discuss how it has been addressing the pressing economic, social and political challenges we face. They discuss the government’s key missions – economic growth, clean energy, safer streets, opportunities for all and an NHS fit for the future – and the actio…

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Paediatric Assessment in Critical Care with Anna Dobbie: Paediatric Series Part 1 36:08

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In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we are focusing on the vital topic of paediatric assessment in the pre-hospital phase of care. Assessing and managing a sick or injured child is one of the most challenging scenarios for pre-hospital teams. Our guest breaks down the key components of paediatric assessment with the subtle red flags t…

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Stephen Heintz, Kim Stanley Robinson: A Logic For The Future: International Relations in the Age of Turbulence 59:55

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Stephen Heintz and Kim Stanley Robinson say we live in an “Age of Turbulence.”Looking around our geopolitical situation, it’s easy to see what they mean. Faced with the ever-growing threat of climate change, the looming potential breakdown of the post-01945 international order, and the ambiguous prospects of rapid technological changes in fields li…

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DAMIEN LEONE: Creating TERRIFIER, Intensity with Art the Killer-Clown & the Power of Horror 1:13:40

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Damien Leone (Terrifier) joins us this week to share everything about the intense horror and word of mouth rise behind the Terrifier franchise. Damien talks about his origins in filmmaking, how he learned about the power of horror in being able to scare adults, and how his passion for effect and storytelling helped him create an iconic horror villa…

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Sustaining a World-Class HEMS Service: London’s Air Ambulance with Jayne Clarke 34:27

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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at one of the world’s leading HEMS services—London’s Air Ambulance (LAA) Charity. This conversation centres around the lesser-known challenges of sustaining and growing a top-tier HEMS service within the UK. From community engagement strategies to high-impact fundraising and marketing campaigns, we uncover …

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Disabilities 35:57

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Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the common mistakes students make when applying for placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Helen Cooke, CEO for MyPlus, and then Maia Thorne and Susan Fielding, Team Leads within the university who support our disabled students.For …

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Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival with Mark Faulkner 53:03

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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains a critical challenge despite advances in pre-hospital care, with survival rates heavily influenced by early intervention, high-quality CPR, and coordinated response systems. In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Faulkner, a leading expert in resuscitation and emergency care, to explore the key factors that imp…

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A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 4: Support at Bath 22:10

2M ago22:10

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In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath.In episode 4, some of our international students talk about relocating to the UK, and the kinds of support they've received at Bath to help them settle and make the most of their time at …

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A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 3: Employability at Bath 13:41

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In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath.In episode 3, our students talk about their placements, internships, and the career support they've received at Bath.Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corpor…

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WIL WHEATON: Protecting Your Younger Self, Star Trek Validation & Giving Breaks With ‘Storytime’ 1:22:14

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Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory) joins us again this week to follow up our first conversation about his trauma recovery, being a survivor of child abuse and isolation from his family. Wil talks about the experience of re-traumatizing himself to expose what still needs to be worked on while sharing the tactics he uses to prioritize his c…

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The Power of Shared Learning in Pre-Hospital Care with Sara Orritt 37:04

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In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we dive into the crucial role of shared learning within the pre-hospital setting. Learning from past experiences, both successes and challenges, is vital for improving patient outcomes and advancing best practices. We’ll explore key moments where shared learning has led to real changes in practice a…

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A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 2: Sustainability at Bath 28:16

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In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath.In episode 2, our students talk about sustainability and how you can get involved as a student.Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-plac…

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JAY MOHR: Profound Self Revelations, Dueling Impressions & His Addiction to Approval 1:22:04

3M ago1:22:04

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Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire, SNL) joins us this week for an absolutely amazing conversation… one that’ll make you self reflect on your life while cracking up at the same time. Jay talks about his earliest drug (approval) and how seeking it lead to success in comedy but difficulties in show business, ala SNL. We also talk about accepting responsibility …

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The Evolving Nature of Major Incidents with Adam Desmond 1:08:26

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In this episode, we’re joined by Paramedic Adam Desmond, an experienced paramedic who has been on the frontline of some of the UK’s most devastating major incidents, including the Brixton nail bombing on 17th April 1999, the Soho nail bombing on 30th April 1999, the Ladbroke Grove rail crash on 5th October 1999, the London terror attacks on 7th Jul…

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K Allado-McDowell: On Neural Media 57:10

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How will AI shape our understanding of our creativity and ourselves? In February, artist and technologist K Allado-McDowell delivered a fascinating Long Now Talk that explored the dimensions of Neural Media — their term for an emerging set of creative forms that use artificial neural networks inspired by the connective design of the human brain.The…

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ASHLEY GREENE: Revisiting Twilight Emotions & Confronting Perfectionism 1:18:01

3M ago1:18:01

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Ashley Greene (Twilight) joins us this week to share how she manifested a role in the massively popular Twilight film franchise and how her life was never the same after it. Ashley talks about the ‘come down’ after Twilight and how it took some time for her to learn how to have fun again in this industry. We also talk about hiding panic attacks fro…