Best Stephen Lennon Podcasts (2025)

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Review: Sondheim's final musical Here We Are, The Marching Band, Daniel Kehlmann's The Director 42:31

17h ago42:31

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David Benedict and Viv Groskop review Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, a surreal story of brunch and existential dread; French film about about grassroots music, The Marching Band and Daniel Kehlmann’s new novel, The Director, about a real life German filmmaker navigating the Third Reich. Presenter: Tom SutcliffeProducer: Simon Richar…

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S5E2 Stargates with Comdian Jonesy 42:01

1d ago42:01

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Dive into the hilariously outlandish world of science fiction and conspiracy theories with this side-splitting podcast episode that takes you on a joyride through the universe's quirkiest secrets. We kick off with a debate about the critical importance of lightsaber colors in Star Wars—because everyone knows picking the wrong color could turn your …

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Ocean with Attenborough, Garden Design, Turning Contemporary Politics into Opera 42:43

1d ago42:43

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Colin Bulfield, Executive Producer of the new film Ocean With Attenborough, talks about working with the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough on his latest project, an exploration of the vital importance of healthy oceans to our planet which is in cinemas around the country now. Current exhibitions at V&A Dundee and the Briti…

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# 676 - My Dad Al Kreischer 1:56:54

2d ago1:56:54

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I sit down with my Dad Al Kreischer to talk about his early days as a lawyer, his parents, what I was like as a kid, and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Tecovas - Right now get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/BERT when you sign up for email and texts. Cornbr…

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Morcheeba perform, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway 100th anniversary 42:22

3d ago42:22

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Novelist Elif Shafak, artist and writer Edmund de Waal and Professor Rachel Bowlby join Samira to discuss the centenary of Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. As the Semi Finals of Eurovision start tonight in Basel, Switzerland, Paddy O'Connell talks about this year's contest. Four hundred leading British Artists such as Paul McCartney and Kate Bush hav…

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Something’s Burning: Drinking Ladies Drinks and Tattooing Man Stuff with AlexSucks | S5 E12 1:09:39

3d ago1:09:39

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All four members of the band, ALEXSUCKS, come by the kitchen for corn dogs, French 75s, and tattooing that could definitely go aggressively wrong.Follow ALEXSUCKS:https://www.instagram.com/alexsucksThis episode is brought to you by Tastemade. Try Tastemade+ free for 7 days right now at https://tastemade.com/BURNINGSUBSCRIBE so you never miss a vide…

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Suzanne Vega sings in the studio, P Diddy trial, Mother Courage in County Durham 42:22

4d ago42:22

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Suzanne Vega has just released her first album of all-new material for nearly a decade. "Flying With Angels" continues her folk-influenced sound and introduces influences of soul as well as a song in tribute to Bob Dylan's "I Want You". She performs in the studio with guitarist Gerry Leonard. Sean Combs aka P Diddy is on trial in New York, charged …

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Bonus Episode: (I Had) The Time of My Life cover - w/Michael Hearst, Heather Redman, David Payne, & K. Carter 9:52

5d ago9:52

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A special crossover episode of The Novelizers Dirty Dancing season with Michael Hearst's "80 From the 80s" project in which we cover Dirty Dancing theme song, "(I Had) The Time of My Life." Vocalists: Heather Redman and David Payne Rap composed and performed by K.Carter Drums - Christian Linsey Bass - Joe Keohane Guitar and Keys - Michael Hearst En…

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Review, The Wedding Banquet, Isabel Allende, The Brightening Air 42:34

8d ago42:34

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Authors Matt Cain and Eimear McBride join Tom Sutcliffe to review a new remake of Ang Lee's 1993 classic The Wedding Banquet. They also discuss Isabel Allende's new novel My Name is Emilia del Valle and the play The Brightening Air, on at the Old Vic theatre in London. And the National Gallery is having a re-hang, we speak to Head of the Curatorial…

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Sam Jay is Black & Gay | Bertcast # 675 2:20:43

9d ago2:20:43

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I sit down with comedian Sam Jay. We talk about luck vs attitude, Coke vs Pepsi, shitting the bed, white food and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix!Follow SamIG:https://www.instagram.com/samjaycomic/---------------------------------------------------Sponsors:SelectQuote - Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, a…

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Leni Riefenstahl, Queen Elizabeth Memorial, Keli 42:26

9d ago42:26

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Acclaimed German journalist and film producer Sandra Maischberger talks about her new documentary about Leni Riefenstahl, which re-examines the life and career of the filmmaker and Nazi propagandist who was one of the most controversial women of the 20th century. Art historian and curator Sandy Nairne, a member of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Commi…

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Jack Clark on AI's Uneven Impact 1:02:40

9d ago1:02:40

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Few understand both the promise and limitations of artificial general intelligence better than Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic. With a background in journalism and the humanities that sets him apart in Silicon Valley, Clark offers a refreshingly sober assessment of AI's economic impact—predicting growth of 3-5% rather than the 20-30% touted by …

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Something’s Burning: Iliza Shlesinger + Noah Galuten + The World’s Greatest Sausage Bread | S5 E11 1:47:30

10d ago1:47:30

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Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her chef-husband Noah Galuten come by the kitchen so I can show Noah EXACTLY how to make his food… pulling recipes right out of his newest cookbook. And, not gonna lie – I killed it at the sausage bread.Follow Iliza Shlesinger:https://www.instagram.com/ilizasFollow Noah Galuten:https://www.instagram.com/galutenDon’t mi…

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Hamlet Radiohead mashup, Stoke-on-Trent pottery in crisis 42:23

10d ago42:23

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In the wake of President Trump's proposed film tariffs, Jake Kanter, International Investigations Editor at Deadline, discusses what the impact could be for the British film industry. Last week Moorcroft became the latest heritage ceramic company to close its doors in Stoke-On-Trent. Emma Bridgewater, founder of the eponymous ceramics company, and …

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A snapshot of culture on VE Day 1945 42:08

11d ago42:08

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To mark the 80th anniversary this week, we explore British culture around VE Day in 1945, reflecting on the music, books, films and theatre that defined the moment and the complex emotional landscape that followed the war’s end. Songwriter and pianist Kate Garner joins us at the piano. Guests: Michael Billington, theatre critic; Ian Christie, film …

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Richard Kind, Amanda Lehr, Langston Kerman - Dirty Dancing 09 34:12

12d ago34:12

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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 9 Featuring a chapter novelized by Amanda Lehr and narrated by ⁠Richard Kind, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Langston Kerman. Hosted by Dave Hill. Richard Kind is one of America's most beloved character actors, and has appeared in countless productions on stage and screen. Some recent comedy highlights include Curb Your Enthusiasm…

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Ryan Coogler on Sinners, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, Book Bans in the US 42:23

13d ago42:23

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US director Ryan Coogler on his supernatural horror film, Sinners. Anne Sebba discusses her new book, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, about the orchestra formed in 1943 among the female prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. And as a new report looking at so-called book banning in the United States is published, we talked to au…

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Review: John Lennon docs, Tina Fey's The Four Seasons and The Great Gatsby musical 41:51

15d ago41:51

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Critic Kate Maltby and Beatles author Ian Leslie join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss two documentaries about John Lennon remaking his life in New York - Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade and One to One: John & Yoko. They also discuss Tina Fey’s new series The Four Seasons, based on the 1981 film of the same name, which explores the relationships of thr…

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King James VI & I, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, The Extraordinary Miss Flower 41:59

15d ago41:59

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Jeff Pope on his new series Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, the innocent man who was killed by police on a London tube in 2005, which launches tonight on Disney+. James VI of Scotland & I of England is the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. We’re joined by the historical writers Lucy Hu…

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# 674 - Billy Gardell is a Quitter 1:34:39

16d ago1:34:39

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I sit down with actor and comedian Billy Gardell. We talk about his incredible weight loss journey, addiction, getting sober, cheat meals, Mike & Molly, empty nesting, and much more! The 2 Bears, 5K in Tampa is less than 1 week away! Sign up at https://www.2bears5k.com My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow Billy IG: https://www…

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Kenneth Rogoff on Monetary Moves, Fiscal Gambits, and Classical Chess 1:00:34

16d ago1:00:34

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Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff approaches global finance with the same strategic foresight that made him a chess grandmaster. Author of the new book Our Dollar, Your Problem, Rogoff doesn't sugarcoat America's future: he foresees a significant inflation shock within a decade, far more severe than the post-COVID bout. When this second wave hits, h…

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Noddy Holder of Slade, Stephen Rea and Simone de Beauvoir 41:53

17d ago41:53

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In 1975, at the height of their fame, British band Slade made a feature film, Slade in Flame. The film was a critical and commercial failure at the time, but has built up a cult following over the years. Now it's being re-released in cinemas and on DVD. Frontman Noddy Holder and film director Richard Loncraine spoke to Samira Ahmed in studio. With …

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Something’s Burning: Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein + The Secret | S5 E10 1:40:16

17d ago1:40:16

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Stiff Socks hosts Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein stop by the kitchen for a good ol’ fashioned crawfish boil. We go in deep on porn, other comedians, and I spill a secret I haven’t told ANYONE.Follow Trevor Wallace:https://www.instagram.com/trevorwallaceFollow Michael Blaustein:https://www.instagram.com/blaucomedyThis episode is brought to you b…

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Universal Theme Park, Olivier award-winning play Giant, Two to One 42:18

18d ago42:18

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Mark Rosenblatt on Giant, his Olivier award-winning play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. As Universal Studios announce plans for a major new theme park in Bedfordshire, what does this mean for the UK entertainment industry? Samira is joined by entertainment journalist Ella Baskerville and Gareth Smy from Framestore to discuss its signficance a…

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Ian Brennan, Laura Krafft - Dirty Dancing 08 40:10

19d ago40:10

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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 8 Featuring a chapter novelized and narrated by Ian Brennan, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Laura Krafft. Hosted by Dave Hill. Ian Brennan is a 3-time Emmy-winning screenwriter, director and actor. He is known for creating the American television shows Glee, Scream Queens, The Politician, and Monster. Laura Krafft is an Emmy-winni…

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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film 42:30

22d ago42:30

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Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. …

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The ethics of publishing posthumous diaries, Pianist Igor Levit, and Memorials to great women. 42:06

23d ago42:06

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As the journals of the American writer Joan Didion (based on conversations with her psychiatrist) are published, writer and journalist Rachel Cooke and Alan Taylor, editor of actor Alan Rickman's diaries, discuss the challenges, responsibilities and ethics of posthumously publishing the diaries of great writers, artists and actors. Acclaimed German…

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# 673 - Jessica Kirson Is the Man 1:51:56

23d ago1:51:56

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I sit down with comedian, Jessica Kirson. We talk about having 4 daughters, menopause, coming out, and much more! Stream her new special “I’m the Man” on Hulu April 25th The 2 Bears, 5K in Tampa is less than 2 weeks away! Sign up at https://www.2bears5k.com My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow Jessica YT: https://www.youtube.c…

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Chris Dixon on Blockchains, AI, and the Future of the Internet 1:02:51

23d ago1:02:51

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Chris Dixon believes we're at a pivotal inflection point in the internet's evolution. As a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of Read Write Own, Chris believes the current internet, dominated by large platforms like YouTube and Spotify, has strayed far from its decentralized roots. He argues that the next era—powered by blockchain te…

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Dante's Inferno in Jamaica, Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time re-examined, Shakespeare's first theatre 42:32

24d ago42:32

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Jamaica's former poet laureate, Lorna Goodison, on setting Dante's Inferno on the island of her birth; Journalist Joanna Moorhead on Pope Francis' relationship with the arts; Poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts on writing a form-breaking book to re-examine French composer Olivier Messiaen's form-breaking masterwork - Quartet for the End of …

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Something’s Burning: It’s Racin’ Season With Kyle + Samantha Busch | S5 E09 1:23:24

24d ago1:23:24

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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, stop by the kitchen on their way to the Daytona 500… and we talk about everything from Kyle’s career to Samantha’s cooking content. And, while we chat - I make a Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich with pimento cheese and Alabama White Sauce – in honor of Race Day! Follow Kyle Busch: https://www.instagr…

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JMW Turner: 250th anniversary of Britain's greatest painter 42:24

25d ago42:24

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Mr. Turner director Mike Leigh, art historian Charlotte Mullins and senior curator at Tate Amy Concannon join Tom Sutcliffe to celebrate the life and work of JMW Turner, as we approach the 250th anniversary of his birth. Also in this edition, David Hockney on Turner's skill as an artist, Alvaro Barrington talks about his continuing influence on art…

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Thomas Lennon, Jaime Moyer, Mark Steinbach, Lisa Curry - Dirty Dancing 07 40:49

26d ago40:49

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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 7 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Lisa Curry and narrated by ⁠Thomas Lennon & Debra DiGiovanni, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Mark Steinbach. Hosted by Dave Hill. Thomas Patrick Lennon is an actor, screenwriter, comedian, and author. He's a founding member of The State, writer of Night at the Museum, and author of the Ronan Bo…

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Review: Alex Garland's film Warfare, Audition by Katie Kitamura, Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng on stage 42:20

29d ago42:20

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Alex Garland's latest film Warfare, which is co-directed by US military veteran Ray Mendoza turns back the clock back nearly twenty years to reconstruct a real-life surveillance mission in Iraq. Film critic Tim Robey and journalist Zing Tsjeng give their verdict on the analysis of the theatre of war, which unfolds in real time. They've also been to…

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S5E1 Babe Ruth is black with Josh Edelman 44:28

29d ago44:28

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In the Season 5 opener of the "Unofficial Official Story Podcast," listeners embark on a rollicking and insightful adventure through the colorful world of sports, with a spotlight on the vibrant cultural identities of Asian athletes. The episode dives headfirst into the fascinating lives of sports superstars like Shohei Otani and Kobe Bryant, unrav…

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Photographer Susan Meiselas, The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Musical Instrument Manufacturers, Author Ewan Morrison. 42:18

1M ago42:18

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American documentary photographer and President of the Magnum Foundation Susan Meiselas speaks about her fifty-year career, as she receives the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, and as her work goes on display at Somerset House in London. We hear how President Trump's economic tariffs are affec…

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# 672 - AJ Wilkerson Diagnoses Me with Autism 1:39:52

1M ago1:39:52

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I sit down with rising comedian, AJ Wilkerson. We talk about living with autism, best time travel movies, touring with Jason Mewes, getting cut from Clerks 3, and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow AJ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ajwilkersoncomedy IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy -------------------…

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Ian Leslie on McCartney, Lennon, and the Greatest Creative Partnership of All Time 59:22

1M ago59:22

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It’s Beatles day! In this deep dive into one of music's most legendary partnerships, Ian Leslie and Tyler unpack the complex relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Leslie, whose book John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs examines this creative pairing, reveals how their contrasting personalities—John's intuitive, sometimes chaotic approa…

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Something’s Burning: Complete Chaos with Luenell and Kathy Griffin | S5 E08 1:43:59

1M ago1:43:59

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This time, Luenell and Kathy Griffin stop by, and things go from chaos to absolute pandemonium… there’s cancel culture, celebrity cameos, the obliteration of my name, and of course, critiques on my cooking. And then they went to The Ivy. Follow Luenell: https://www.instagram.com/luenell Follow Kathy Griffin: https://www.instagram.com/kathygriffin D…

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Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Dr Who, Anthony Horowitz on Marble Hall Murders 42:17

1M ago42:17

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Director and Screenwriter PJ Hogan, creator of the 1994 comedy Muriel's wedding, speaks to Samira Ahmed about the new musical adaptation of his film. With lead actors leaving, and ratings down, there are questions about the future of Doctor Who. Author John Higgs, and entertainment writer Caroline Frost, talk about the past, present and future of t…

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David Wain, Grant O'Brien, Ursula Lawrence - Dirty Dancing 06 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 6 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Ursula Lawrence and narrated by ⁠David Wain, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Grant O'Brien. Hosted by Dave Hill. David Wain is best known for The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Stella, Wainy Days, Wanderlust, They Came Together, Children's Hospital, A Futile Gesture, and Medical Po…

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Review: Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes in The Return, On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle, Holy Cow film 42:06

1M ago42:06

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Classics professor Edith Hall and writer Lawrence Norfolk join Tom to review The Return, a retelling of the end of Homer’s Odyssey, where the hero Odysseus returns to his kingdom decades after the battle of Troy to find his wife Queen Penelope fending off suitors out to take his throne. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche talk to Tom …

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Tracy Chapman, the Arthur Miller moment in UK theatres, Rock Royalty 42:03

1M ago42:03

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Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman talks about the re-release of her eponymous debut album after 35 years, about how those songs of oppression and aspiration, written so long ago, speak to us today, and about going from almost unknown to world famous in one performance. We ask two directors of productions of The Crucible (by Scottish Ballet, and at Sh…

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# 671 - Gene Simmons KISS and Tells 1:09:47

1M ago1:09:47

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I sit down with the legendary KISS bassist/singer, Gene Simmons. We talk about dating Cher, Diana Ross, how KISS got their makeup, how he met his wife, the future of concerts, and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow Gene IG: https://www.instagram.com/genesimmons --------------------------------------------------- S…

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Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming Government 54:08

1M ago54:08

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Jennifer Pahlka believes America's bureaucratic dysfunction is deeply rooted in outdated processes and misaligned incentives. As the founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service, she has witnessed firsthand how government struggles to adapt to the digital age, often trapped in rigid procedures and disconnected fro…

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Kym Marsh on Abigail's Party, Severance creator Dan Erickson, film franchises in flux 42:38

1M ago42:38

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Kym Marsh on stepping into the iconic role of Beverly in theatre classic Abigail's Party as the play opens at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Film critic Hannah Strong and George Pundek, co-host of the Pulp Kitchen film podcast, on why so many of the big film franchises are facing difficulties. Severance creator Dan Erickson on making a t…

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S5 E07: Epic Roles + Wrestle-Mania w/ O’Shea Jackson Jr + Paul Walter Hauser 1:16:38

1M ago1:16:38

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O’Shea Jackson Jr and Paul Walter Hauser come by the kitchen to impress me with their epic movie roles… while I try and impress them with braised short ribs. But, I can’t hold a candle to playing Ice Cube, Richard Jewel, Chris Farley OR being in a Den of Thieves trilogy. We also talk a lot about their true passion – wrestling. And they definitely h…

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Manhunt play by Robert Icke, new Edwardians exhibition, film director Waris Hussein 42:44

1M ago42:44

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Theatre director Robert Icke's production of Oedipus won best revival and a best actress award for Lesley Manville at last night's Olivier Awards - but his new play Manhunt is now demanding his attention at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The drama focuses on the story of Raoul Moat who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her new boyfriend bef…

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Samantha Bee, Courtney Pauroso, Liz Lent - Dirty Dancing 05 32:08

1M ago32:08

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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 5 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Liz Lent and narrated by ⁠Samantha Bee, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Courtney Pauroso. Hosted by Dave Hill. Samantha Bee is a comedian, writer, and producer who rose to fame as the longest-serving correspondent on "The Daily Show" before creating and hosting "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" f…

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Reviews of Mobland, The Most Precious of Cargoes and Giuseppe Penone exhibition 42:27

1M ago42:27

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Nancy Durrant and Jason Solomons join Tom to review:The new offering from Guy Ritchie, Mobland, with familiar themes of drug gangs and violence and starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, amongst others.Giuseppe Penone's Thoughts in the Roots exhibition which is in and outside the Serpentine gallery, expanding on the significance of trees…

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