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The Fandom ShowDisc GolfONE HUNDRED EPISODES! Today we're celebrating our 100th episode by talking to comedian and actor, Alastair Forbes (he/him) about the high-flying world of DISC GOLF! We learn about the differences between 'ball' golf and the disk variety, how to avoid 'nice-ing' someone, the perils of disk collecting, the magic and variety of course terrain, tournament drama, volcano adventures, inconvenient trees and how divisive politics have somehow made throwing a plastic disk into a (very very stupid) debate. Plus, we learn how to summon the wrath of Alastair's (objectively awesome) Mom . The Fandom Show Podcast is available w...
2025-09-301h 16
Forbes: Let's TalkNatterbox: Episode 4In this edition of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers are joined by Alistair Gillespie, Partner in our Insurance Team. Alastair speaks openly about his Autism diagnosis, sharing how it has shaped both his career and his life, as well as his desire to use his experiences to help others. He also reveals the rather unique fact that he has 17 dogs – something that never fails to spark conversation and often provides a welcome icebreaker in social situations.
2025-09-2548 min
Dialog Liber#93 Florin Cîțu: În Numele Stabilității Am Prăbușit RomâniaFlorin Cîțu a fost prim-ministru în Guvernul României. Dezbatem astăzi dacă taxele ar trebui scăzute, nu crescute, ce lecții asupra puterii și regrete are Florin după ce a condus România, și ce avem de făcut ca țara noastră să nu fie condusă de extremiști din 2028.Pe Florin îl găsiți aici:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/florinVcitu➤ Cărți menționate în episod:- Abundance — Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson- The Dictator’s Handbook — Alastair Smith & Bruce Bueno de Mesquita➤Chapters:0:00 Introducere...
2025-06-231h 33
Stars and Swords: Footnoting Genre FictionDracula 8: And Also With BloodThis week, we conclude our horror unit and our discussion of Bram Stoker’s Dracula with logical fallacies and the limits of rationality, Dracula as a feminist text and Bram Stoker’s Best Joke. How does the tone change in the last act of the novel? How do we contrast Lucy and Mina? What does Van Helsing have to say to the Author’s Note?To see the video broadcast of this episode, click here; to see the slides, click here!Next week, we begin our unit on Prince Caspian with chapters one through five, live o...
2024-12-131h 49
The Klaus at Gunpoint Family of PodcastsThree Minute Modernist - SkylandingEpisode Notes
Ono, Yoko. Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1970.
This seminal work by Yoko Ono, first published in 1964, is a collection of conceptual art instructions and is often considered a precursor to much of her later work, including her public art installations like Skylanding. Read more about the book here.
Ono, Yoko. Skylanding. Public Art Installation, Chicago, 2016.
Yoko Ono’s Skylanding is her first permanent public art installation in the United States, located in Chicago’s Jackson Park. The installation consists of 12 lotus petals made of stee...
2024-08-1303 min
Boom, it's on the Blockchain096 - Art, Passion, and Bitcoin: Interview with 'Do What You Love' Artist Sergey GordienkoIn this episode of Boom It's on the Blockchain, we welcome Sergey Gordienko, also known as the "Do What You Love" Artist. With over 20 years of experience, Sergey is a renowned multidisciplinary visual artist based in Miami, Florida. His vibrant works, infused with the mantra "DO WHAT YOU LOVE," span canvases, murals, wearable art, and digital NFTs. A pioneer in the crypto art movement, Sergey's work is recognized by Forbes and exhibited worldwide, including in the Mayor of Miami's office.
Sergey is also an active speaker at major crypto and tech conferences, including BTC Conference and North...
2024-07-3044 min
One Dollar WordsAlastair ForbesWelcome to 1 Dollar Words, a podcast from The Sonar Network.
Today’s guest – Alastair Forbes
Podcast interviews are way more exciting with some money where those mouths are. Host Nug Nahrgang and his guest are each given secret lists of 5 random words. During the interview, for each secret word the guest gets Nug to say, they win $1. But Nug gets $1 back for each word on his list he gets the guest to say! Will the guest win $5? Will they owe Nug $5? What the hell will this interview sound like?! Listen along as we play – 1 DOLLAR WORDS...
2024-06-1957 min
One Dollar WordsAlastair ForbesWelcome to 1 Dollar Words, a podcast from The Sonar Network.Today's guest - Alastair ForbesPodcast interviews are way more exciting with some money where those mouths are. Host Nug Nahrgang and his guest are each given secret lists of 5 random words. During the interview, for each secret word the guest gets Nug to say, they win $1. But Nug gets $1 back for each word on his list he gets the guest to say! Will the guest win $5? Will they owe Nug $5? What the hell will this interview sound like?! Listen along as we play - 1 DOLLAR...
2024-06-1857 minDialog Liber#55 Steve Jarding: Should You Run For Office and Lessons for a Life Well LivedSteve Jarding is a professor and political advisor, he was named Professor of the Year at the Harvard Kennedy School and his course Running for Office was twice nominated as the most influential class in America. You can find Steve here: Personal Website: https://www.stevejarding.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-jarding-14153515/➤ Books Mentioned In the Episode:- The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation — Drew Westen- The Dictator’s Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics — Bruce Bueno de Mesquit...
2024-04-031h 20
Savor An Addictive Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.In Our Time: 25 Defining Ideas of Christianity: A BBC Radio 4 Collection by Melvyn BraggPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/695636to listen full audiobooks.
Title: In Our Time: 25 Defining Ideas of Christianity: A BBC Radio 4 Collection
Series: Part of In Our Time
Author: Melvyn Bragg
Narrator: Melvyn Bragg, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 36 minutes
Release date: March 28, 2024
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary:
Melvyn Bragg and guests chart the development of Christian thought, looking at 25 fundamental concepts that emerged throughout history 'In Our Time is a digital Library of Alexandria, a rich seam of commute-enhancing, dinner-party-reviving wisdom' The Economist Launched into the Thursday morning 'death slot' in 1988, In Our Time defied expectations to b...
2024-03-283h 36Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Bibles & Biblical StudiesIn Our Time: 25 Defining Ideas of Christianity: A BBC Radio 4 Collection by Melvyn BraggPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/695636to listen full audiobooks.
Title: In Our Time: 25 Defining Ideas of Christianity: A BBC Radio 4 Collection
Series: Part of In Our Time
Author: Melvyn Bragg
Narrator: Melvyn Bragg, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 36 minutes
Release date: March 28, 2024
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary:
Melvyn Bragg and guests chart the development of Christian thought, looking at 25 fundamental concepts that emerged throughout history 'In Our Time is a digital Library of Alexandria, a rich seam of commute-enhancing, dinner-party-reviving wisdom' The Economist Launched into the Thursday morning 'death slot' in 1988, In Our Time defied expectations to b...
2024-03-283h 36
Confounded TVHarnessing Technology to Support Displaced Ukrainians WorldwideIman Fadaei is helping the estimated 10 million displaced Ukrainians find work worldwide. From a standing start, he and his team are helping get Ukrainians into work wherever they end up, which helps them with accommodation, mental well-being, and quickly integrating into society.The platform was initiated in response to the situation of their CTO Igor, who is Ukrainian and still based in Ukraine. The suddenness of his plight during these first days of the war and the severity of the situation his family and friends are still experiencing has inspired the team to contribute however they can.
2024-03-1326 min
Michael Gale's Futures In FocusAlastair Westgarth - The implementation of autonomous delivery servicesAlastair Westgarth discusses the practical implementation of autonomous delivery services by Starship Technologies. We highlight how the company's robots are currently being used on college campuses for efficient and convenient food and item deliveries. Read Michael's corresponding article for Forbes here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgale/2022/08/09/rethinking-humans-as-a-resource-ready-or-not-here-come-the-delivery-bots/?sh=294db5558475
2024-03-0141 minDialog Liber#50 Sorin Cucerai: Copiii Noștri Sunt Destul De LiberiSorin Cucerai este filosof, publicist, și expert în comunicare politică. Discutăm astăzi despre progres și lucrurile care merg bine în țara noastră, facem predicții despre rezultatele alegerilor din 2024, și dezbatem cum putem revitaliza democrația din România după 33 de ani de libertate.Pe Sorin îl găsiți aici:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sorin.cucerai➤ Cărți menționate în episod:- The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium — Martin Gurri- Manualul dictatorului — Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith- Cărți de Panait...
2024-01-032h 27
With InterestCrime By Numbers: Unravelling million-dollar man in the middle schemes, the invoice fraud that costs millionsThis is a special cybersecurity awareness month edition of With Interest. Governments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no-one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it takes to defeat these money mules. Tune in now. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests: Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. He's ha...
2023-10-0222 min
INTHEBLACKCrime By Numbers: Unravelling million-dollar man in the middle schemes, the invoice fraud that costs millionsGovernments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it takes to defeat these money mules. Tune in now. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests: Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former sp...
2023-08-2821 minDialog Liber#24 Sebastian Zachmann: Cum Ajungi La Putere. Secretele Unui Insider PoliticSebastian Zachmann este Jurnalist și realizatorul emisiunii Insider Politic la PrimaTV. Discutam astăzi dacă e adevărat că puterea corupe, cât de utilă este expresia 'sunt interese mari la mijloc' pentru a înțelege politica românească, și discutăm despre scenariile probabile în 2024. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sebastianzac...➤ Cărți menționate în episod:: “The Years of Lyndon Johnson.The Path to Power” de Robert Caro;“The Dictator’s Handbook” de Bruuce Bueno de Meaquita & Alastair Smith;“On Power” de Al-Rodhan Nayef;“Amintiri din pribegie” de Neagu Djuvara;“Memorii” de Bartolome...
2023-07-142h 11Dialog Liber#21 Cornel Zainea: Autobuzul Spre Putere. Culisele Unei Aventuri PoliticeCornel Zainea a fost Deputat în Parlamentul României, poziție din care a plecat fără Pensie Specială, și este co-autorul cărții 4 Ani în USR, o carte despre politica veche a oamenilor noi. Discutam astăzi dacă e adevărat că puterea corupe, despre influența reală a unui parlamentar, și ce principii ar trebui să ghideze următoarea generație de politicieni tineri ai României.Facebook: https://facebook.com/CornelZainea.roCartea: https://editurazugzwang.ro/product/2860/4-ani-in-usr.html➤ Cărți menționate în episod:: “4 ani in USR” de Cornel Zainea si Gabriel Manta...
2023-06-071h 54
Dear Green PlaceEpisode 1 - JANUARY: Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.In the first episode of Dear Green Place, Pauline Moore hears about the first big local fundraising event of the year - The Burns Supper at Glasgow’s Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and we hear from Jackie Malloy the director of fundraising about the challenges and fun involved in raising £3.1 million a year. After a stroll up to the Bothy at the back of the hospice with architect Alastair Forbes and landscape designer Rolf Roscher, Pauline grabs a cuppa with Hilary Harris manager of the Bargacree cafe - the Hospice’s cafe which is open to the public. And Cli...
2023-02-0153 minDear Green PlacePILOT - The Front DoorIn this pilot episode recorded 3 years ago, before Covid-19 struck, Pauline Moore meets the Chief Executive Rhona Baillie at their old home in the heart of the city. We hear stories about the transition to their new purpose built home in Bellahouston Park - and how they brought the old front door with them. Pauline meets the architects - Alastair Forbes who designed the building and Rolf Rosher who was responsible for the landscape. They both have a strong connection with the Hospice. And we meet Robert Dobbs and Andy Dickson who are planning their wedding - the first to...
2023-01-1755 min
Inside JokesInside Jokes - Sunday, August 7th, 2022 - From The Cottage To The StageIt’s another Sunday night in comedy, and as we wind down from JFL fever, we’re BACK HOME in the 6ix - with 3 crowd killers dropping new albums on the ‘Cottage Comedy’ label AND an all-new solo show taking the stage right here in Toronto! I’m Dean Young, and we’re about to go… INSIDE THE JOKE!Hosts:Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoungVince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en Guests:JOHN MOSTYN - https://twitter.com/johnmostyn?lang=enMARITO LOPEZ - https://www.i...
2022-08-0843 min
The Dubious Book of Famous DeedsChapter 15. Great Lighthouse Disasters, or: Lead BellyComedian Alastair Forbes is here for stories about lighthouses! Specifically, stories about the destruction of said lighthouses. We’ll also hear a bit about John Smeaton, the first ever civil engineer… but mainly we’re talking lighthouses failing. You know what they say: tragedy plus time equals good podcast content.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2022-06-1356 min
Bites and BitsS02E05: Humility with Alastair ForbesComedian and disc golf expert Alastair Forbes joins Mat and Hisham for Thai food from Imm Thai Kitchen. Hisham learns about disc golf, Alastair reveals he is in the top 15% of spice eaters in Toronto and in one of the best game segments of the season things get nerdy when Alastair guesses the fave snacks of fictional characters. To bring it home, the three talk about roasting the ones they love and getting roasted in return.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesandbitspodcast
Hosted By:
Mat Mailandt
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2022-04-1852 min
HUFC ChatDC you're the oneGuests this week include Alastair Rae, Ben Forbes and Tom from the GasCast at Bristol Rovers. We have the preview from him, talk about our recent performances, stand out players and more! A bumper episode which you will not want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-0936 min
Spooked!Ep. 300.2 – Alastair Forbes, Nadine Djoury and Eric AndrewsToday on Spooked! We continue the 6 year celebration! So grab some candy, get the headphones handy, and get ready to get Spooked!
Follow us:
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Check out some merch: www.teepublic.com/user/spooked
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Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2021-09-0559 minThe Dubious Book of Famous DeedsChapter 3. The Longest Tunnel in the World, or: Don’t Worry, the Hospice is Just Around the CornerComedian Alastair Forbes could not be more disappointed to be on an episode about tunnels, but sticks around anyway for a whirlwind tour of 19th-century Switzerland – replete with St. Bernards, fashionable hats, serving wenches and many dead horses.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2021-07-2645 min
The Line & Length PodcastAlastair Forbes - Personal DiscoveryAlastair Forbes is a successful corporate salesman working in the world of tech and advertising, he values travel and the social connections he has made throughout his many journies.
In this episode Aiden and Kel's talk to Alastair about his journey through corporate advertising and sales world, what its like to live overseas and also have life changing moments while travelling with friends.
This weeks episode is sponsored by Picker Financial, if you need help with your financial health, reach out at https://www.pickerfs.com/
If you or a friend needs to speak to s...
2021-05-281h 10
Not Safe For PublicationAlastair ForbesThis week we are (remotely) joined by medievalist Alastair Forbes to discuss mime podcasts, when a knight is not a knight, and the value of bad and controversial scholarship. Hosted by Georgia and Ana. Music is Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicon.
2020-11-2527 min
Not Safe for PublicationAlastair ForbesThis week we are (remotely) joined by medievalist Alastair Forbes to discuss when a knight is not a knight, murdering women in bathtubs, and the value of bad (and controversial) scholarship. Hosted by Georgia and Ana. Music is Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom.
2020-11-2527 min
Uncertain TimesEpisode 27 - Love the Way you SanitizeThis episode could be titled "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Hand Sanitizer, But Were Afraid to Ask". This week, Joe is joined by Alastair Dorward, the CEO of clean wellness company, OLIKA. Joe & Alastair talk about how hand sanitizer became as sought after as the latest X-Box and how OLIKA is changing the hand sanitizer game.
2020-11-0220 min
Futility ClosetThe Theft of the Mona Lisa In 1911, the Mona Lisa disappeared from the Louvre. After an extensive investigation it made a surprising reappearance that inspired headlines around the world. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the painting's abduction, which has been called the greatest art theft of the 20th century. We'll also shake Seattle and puzzle over a fortunate lack of work. Intro: A hard-boiled egg will stand when spun. What's the largest sofa one can squeeze around a corner? Sources for our feature on...
2020-06-0130 min
Thoughts and MusicReflections for Good FridayJoin with Rev Mark Johnstone, Director of Music Andrew Forbes, Cathedral Choir members Rachel Thomas, Beth Taylor, David Lee and Jonathan Forbes Kennedy, plus special guests Alastair McDonald and Kristine Al Jndi for a moving and uplifting message at this particularly worrying Eastertide.
2020-04-1049 min
deepredradioEin Mann jagt sich selbst007 im Doppelpack. Ein Fall für Agent Wilken!
Story: Harold Pelham liegt nach einem schweren Verkehrsunfall kurz im Koma. Doch er hat Glück im Unglück und gesundet wieder vollständig. Allerdings häufen sich mysteriöse Vorfälle, und zunehmend ist er mit Dingen konfrontiert, die er angeblich gemacht oder gesagt haben soll, an die er sich aber nicht erinnert. In Pelham keimt der Verdacht, dass ihn ein Doppelgänger zerstören will.
DVD-Release: 06.09.2019 (Studio Hamburg Enterprises | Pidax Film- und Hörspielverlag GmbH)
The Man Who Haunted Himself
Genre: Thriller, Action, Psychothri...
2019-12-1506 mindeepredradioEin Mann jagt sich selbst007 im Doppelpack. Ein Fall für Agent Wilken!
Story: Harold Pelham liegt nach einem schweren Verkehrsunfall kurz im Koma. Doch er hat Glück im Unglück und gesundet wieder vollständig. Allerdings häufen sich mysteriöse Vorfälle, und zunehmend ist er mit Dingen konfrontiert, die er angeblich gemacht oder gesagt haben soll, an die er sich aber nicht erinnert. In Pelham keimt der Verdacht, dass ihn ein Doppelgänger zerstören will.
DVD-Release: 06.09.2019 (Studio Hamburg Enterprises | Pidax Film- und Hörspielverlag GmbH)
The Man Who Haunted Himself
Genre: Thriller, Action, Psychothri...
2019-12-1506 min
Purple Radio On DemandTotally Unprepared PoliticsThis week Jack and Ada are joined by comedian Alastair Forbes to discuss the upcoming general election and the campaigns and mishaps of the big three parties.
They also dive deep into China's plans to put all children on a watch list and ban gaming at night, find out how a Bigfoot researcher stumbled across a UFO whilst out filming chem-trails and answer just why everyone in Derbyshire is so angry that Boris Johnson was spotted in a Specsavers carrying a mop.
2019-11-1150 min
The Project EGG Show: Entrepreneurs Gathering for Growth | Conversations That Change The World#255 - Alastair HandleyAlastair Handley is Founder and President of Alberta-based companies Climate Smart Group (CSG) and Carbon Credit Solutions Inc, (CCSI). His recent appointment to the World Bank Advisory Group for Operationalizing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, recognizes Alastair as a leader and authority on Environment Markets worldwide, and especially carbon markets.
In response to the Paris Agreement, the Advisory Group’s purpose is to establish market-based facilities and associated instruments to support the development of carbon markets internationally. This reflects Alastair’s personal mission in recent years, to help national and sub-national governments implement essential environmental market frameworks that stimulate green innova...
2019-09-0644 min
The Landlord and Tenant PodmessUrban Survivalist Alastair ForbesThis week, James has a nasty cold and Michael reveals he’s been working on a construction site. Then it’s time for the debut of the hit new segment “Who Ya Gonna Call? Coldbusters!”
Our guest is urban survivalist Alastair Forbes, who stops by to talk about the end of the world, conspiracy theories and Bryan Adams.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2018-11-271h 07
Escape CapadeThe Lower DeckTerrance (Paul Bates) throws one of his classic parties and Brad (Alastair Forbes) gets taken along for the ride, literally. By the time Brad realizes that Terrance's new boat isn't what he thought it would be, the two "friends" are adrift. Can Brad survive being trapped at sea with an unpredictable Terrance? Is digging their way out a viable option? And what are the rules of blackjack?
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
2018-08-0752 minSpooked!The 1 Year Anniversary Spooktacular! Pt. 1Spooked! is one year old and hey, we got all kinds of amazing people to come on by to help us celebrate! Part One features; Mike Mongiardi, John Richardson, Pete DeCourcy, Kirsty LaPointe, Nick Etherton, Chelsea Jayne Bray, Steffi Didomenicantonio, Simon McCamus, Marc Hallworth, Trevor Poelman, and Alastair Forbes! It's a Spooktacular with not one, but three spooky stories! So let's celebrate and get Spooked!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
2016-09-121h 09Spooked!Ep. 38 Alastair ForbesThe Spooky Wealth!
Today on Spooked! Cody is a famous survivalist, Colin is a famous comedian, Kjartan is a famous woodland critter, Damien is a famous dinosaur, and Alastair Forbes (Sunnyside, Royal Canadian Air Farce) is a famous son. We get right in the thick of it tonight, so get some snacks and your favourite teddy and get ready to get Spooked!
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2016-06-2056 min