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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 345 - Sophie Lloyd (MGK)Imposter Syndrome. Influential guitar hero, viral YouTube sensation and Machine Gun Kelly's global touring guitarist, Sophie Lloyd, is our guest on Episode 345 of Sappenin' Podcast! The shredding star takes time after her groundbreaking set at Download Festival, to riff untold stories on her evolution from the screen to iconic stages, putting together her own band and what life is really like on the road with MGK. In this conversation, Sophie discusses the positive impact on guitar culture for women, re-writing rock' n' roll stereotypes, solos vs melody, collaborating with Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Michael Starr (Steel Panther) and Matt Heafy...2025-07-0446 min
Le pitch était presque parfait29 - MAI 2025 - LE COMPTOIR TIME MACHINEInscrivez-vous à la newsletterXad, à la recherche de Quentin perdu dans les couloirs du temps, te propose de le chercher parmi les sorties du mois au cinéma, il y a 10 ans, 20 ans, 30 ans, 40 ans et 50 ans. Mai 2015Pyramide de Grégory LevasseurLes Jardins du Roi d’Alan RickmanLe talent de mes amis d’Alex LutzBlanches colombes et vilains messieurs de Joseph L. MankiewiczMad Max: Fury Road de George MillerLa tête...2025-05-2807 min
CAB 讀你聽2.2Costa's Audio Book: Charlotte Brontë "Jane Eyre" Ch 37-38 Conclusion 讀你聽2.2《簡愛》CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature Charlotte Brontë 'Jane Eyre: An Autobiography' Finale 《讀你聽2.2》呈獻 夏綠蒂勃朗特 哥特成長浪漫長篇《簡愛》結局篇 描寫十八至十九世紀 喬治三世治時英國 主角簡愛作為孤女 自小寄養舅母家 身心飽受欺凌 憑著不屈的心 入學奮鬥 成為家庭教師 在桑費爾德莊園任教時 遇上莊園主人羅徹斯特 兩人微妙感情就此掀起波瀾 Chapter 37-38 Conclusion 00:35 Ch 37 Jane arrives at Ferndean and reunites with Rochester, who is now blind and maimed. He’s stunned but overjoyed to learn she’s real. They talk in the woods; she recounts her past year, reassuring him she never loved St. John. Rochester proposes, and Jane accepts. He thanks God, vowing to live a better life with her 43:42 Ch 38 Jane and Rochester marry quietly. She writes to the Rivers; Diana and Mary are pleased, but St. John never replies. Jane moves Adèle to a better school, and she thrives. Ten years later, Jane is happy. Rochester’s sight partly returns; he sees their first son. Diana and Mary marry. St...2025-04-2954 min
CAB 讀你聽2.2Costa's Audio Book: Charlotte Brontë "Jane Eyre" Ch 35-36 Moor House, Thornfield 讀你聽2.2《簡愛》CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature Charlotte Brontë 'Jane Eyre: An Autobiography' 《讀你聽2.2》呈獻 夏綠蒂勃朗特 哥特成長浪漫長篇《簡愛》 描寫十八至十九世紀 喬治三世治時英國 主角簡愛作為孤女 自小寄養舅母家 身心飽受欺凌 憑著不屈的心 入學奮鬥 成為家庭教師 在桑費爾德莊園任教時 遇上莊園主人羅徹斯特 兩人微妙感情就此掀起波瀾 Chapter 35-36 Moor House, Thornfield 00:35 Ch 35 St. John delays his trip, punishing Jane for refusing his proposal. Jane reaffirms she won’t marry him, despite his accusations. Diana supports Jane, warning marriage to St. John would destroy her. Jane feels tempted by his spiritual power until she hears Rochester’s voice calling her, a supernatural moment that renews her resolve and saves her 26:17 Ch 36 Jane visits Thornfield, only to find it destroyed by fire. She learns that Bertha Mason set the fire and died after jumping from the roof. Rochester, who had tried to save her, lost his sight and a hand in the blaze. He now lives in isolation at Ferndean with two servants 2025-04-2849 min
CAB 讀你聽2.2Costa's Audio Book: Charlotte Brontë "Jane Eyre" Ch 33 34 Morton, Moor House 讀你聽2.2《簡愛》CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature Charlotte Brontë 'Jane Eyre: An Autobiography' 《讀你聽2.2》呈獻 夏綠蒂勃朗特 哥特成長浪漫長篇《簡愛》 描寫十八至十九世紀 喬治三世治時英國 主角簡愛作為孤女 自小寄養舅母家 身心飽受欺凌 憑著不屈的心 入學奮鬥 成為家庭教師 在桑費爾德莊園任教時 遇上莊園主人羅徹斯特 兩人微妙感情就此掀起波瀾 Chapter 33 34 Morton, Moor House 00:35 Ch 33 During a snowstorm, St. John tells Jane she has inherited £20,000 from her uncle. He also reveals they are cousins. Jane, overjoyed to have found family, chooses to share the fortune equally, valuing love and kinship over wealth 29:12 Ch 34 Jane is closing Morton school and preparing for Diana and Mary's arrival. St. John urges Jane to dedicate her life to missionary work in India, proposing marriage. Despite her reluctance, Jane agrees to go if they can be siblings, not spouses. St. John insists on marriage, warning that rejection means rejecting God Characters (order by mention) Gateshead Hall: (Sarah Reed), nurs...2025-04-251h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 333 - Shane Greenhall (Those Damn Crows)Let's Go Psycho! Those Damn Crows vocalist, hallucinogenic lyricist and modern rock visionary, Shane Greenhall, is our guest on Episode 333 of Sappenin' Podcast! The crows leader exclusively takes a moment to reflect on the bands wild journey from Welsh valley dive-bars to headlining arenas, unexpected spiritual awakenings and celebrate the release of their new album, 'God Shaped Hole'. In this honest conversation, Shane opens on injecting fresh energy into old-school rock' n' roll scenes, accidentally creating a army of passionate fans, imposter syndrome vs rockstar egos, sharing stages with Alice Cooper, The Goo-Goo Dolls and Johnny Depp, songwriting after...2025-04-111h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 322 - You Festival 2025 (Grace Davies, George and Ruby Sear, The Molotovs)It's All About YOU! This week, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to host a series of live podcasts, Q&As and panel workshops at You Festival 2025, a creative networking event teaching industry insights, to the next generation of creatives, at Liverpool Arena. In this episode, listen back to a collection of conversations, recorded by guests, with very unique pathways and prospectives into the worlds of live music, TV and film, as singer-songwriter, Grace Davies, talks how she came to fame as the runner up on X-Factor in 2017, with her own songs, and making a name for herself as a solo...2025-01-2459 min
Those Good Old-Fashioned ValuesBabe: Pig In The City (1998)George Miller you are a wild man for this one. You are a messed-up crazyguy for directing this thing. Join Spencer, Ty, and Andy as they talk about the gritty underbelly of George Miller's 1998 movie that many critics called "a dark, twisted fantasia," as well as suggest directions that a potential threequel could take.
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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 290 - Brendan B. Brown (Wheatus)Lemonade. Wannabe gangster, pop-culture songwriter and the original teenage dirtbag, Brendan B. Brown, is our guest on Episode 290 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Wheatus poet reflects on completely dedicating his life to live music, independent band structures and the evolving legacy behind one of the biggest songs, ever! In this conversation, Triple B explains secrets on his constant touring mentality, playing without setlists, experiencing a purely unique career, petty industry battles, important pier friendships, Iron Maiden bike rides, dirtbag covers, the songs larger than life impact, embracing it's core, jetlag struggles, singing with Alice Cooper, hidden gems, learning solar spreed...2024-06-141h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 289 - Mikey Chapman (Mallory Knox)Asymmetry. Mallory Knox are back, with their original line up, for the first time in six years! After a hiatus from the spotlight, vocalist Mikey Chapman, reveals all, as our guest on Episode 289 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded moments after their comeback performances at Slam Dunk Festival 2024, Mikey takes time to reflect on the bands surprise reunion, mending bridges and experiences he never thought he'd relive. In this conversation, we capture raw emotions by discussing a number of catalysts for his return to the fold, stepping away in 2018, life away from music, mental health importance, the stress of industry demands...2024-06-0746 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 288 - Slam Dunk Festival 2024 (L.S. Dunes, Funeral For A Friend, State Champs, As Everything Unfolds, The Blackout)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! In what has become Sappenin' Podcast tradition, we begin our summer festival recordings with a trip to Slam Dunk 2024! In this special episode, we capture our chaotic adventures in Hatfield and Leeds, documenting the events nostalgic vibe, backstage gossip and latest stories from some old friends. Listen to conversations with L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero, Tucker Rule and Anthony Green), as they fantasise more about McPlants, State Champs (Derek DiScanio and Tyler Szalkowski), to celebrate 'The Finer Things' tenth anniversary, Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence), on stepping in on Funeral For A Friend vocal duties, As...2024-05-311h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 287 - Taylor AcornEverything Sucks!? Shapeshifting genre songstress, emo adrenaline hub and certified depressant, Taylor Acorn, is our guest on Episode 287 of Sappenin' Podcast! The situationship vs mental health lyric mindreader, reflects on her country to pop-punk journey, taking major risks and selling out international tours as an independent artist. In this conversation, Taylor opens on building confidence in alternative scenes, almost walking away from music completely, squishing the term 'industry plant', sisterhood friendships with Cassadee Pope, real important life advice, viral TikTok covers, soundtracking strangers weddings, internet threats, secret tattoos, screaming the word 'fuck' too many times in her songs, her...2024-05-241h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 286 - Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)SUGAR! Inspirational poet, political activist and your nu-metal inner monologue, Serj Tankian, is our guest on Episode 286 of Sappenin' Podcast! The System Of A Down vocalist reveals his true pastime activities, as we uncover the stories you won't read in his memoir, unique songwriting accents and celebrating the bands thirtieth anniversary. In this conversation, Serj opens on SOAD current status vs their appearance at Sick New World, deep-cut set ideas, writing his book 'Down With The System', learning more about himself, activism frustrations, vocal techniques, overcoming wild crowds, Slayer fan bottle attacks, industry confessions, the nu-metal boom period, nostalgia...2024-05-1754 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 285 - Slipknot Production Coordinator (Simon Robinson)Duality! Production coordinator, Slipknot touring crew member and former zoo keeper, Simon Robinson, is our guest on Episode 285 of Sappenin’ Podcast! In this special conversation, we receive all access passes into life on the road with the worlds biggest metal band, his unique job responsibilities and looking after a team of rabid masked maniacs. Simon opens up industry secrets on the teams structure, backstage antics, hardcore spreadsheets, how many people the band actually hire, production set up, beer keg storage units, scary flame disasters, costume preparation, tracking down random rider requests, each members own show dynamics, new drummer excitement, fe...2024-05-101h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 284 - Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)American Slang. New Jersey music royalty, blue collar songwriter and storytelling wordsmith, Brian Fallon, is our guest on Episode 284 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Gaslight Anthem vocalist corrects folklore on the bands overdue reunion, local punk scene learning curves and shares and hour of unbelievable adventures. In this conversation, Fallon opens up his new lease on touring life, collecting important lyric tattoos, living up to Jersey Shore references, Bruce Springsteens favourite pizza, latest album History Books, his worst festival fails, secret love for nu-metal, sexy manager offers, the magic in NJ songwriting, advice from Jon Bon Jovi vs The Goo...2024-05-031h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 283 - AJ Perdomo (The Dangerous Summer)Reach For The Sun. Vintage song shop, outerbody lyrical genius and the life of any party, AJ Perdomo, is our guest on Episode 283 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Dangerous Summer vocalist/bassist returns with unapologetic secrets on the bands adult era, fighting for a space in the scene and a very emotional return to Slam Dunk UK. In this conversation, Perdomo opens up on the festivals namecheck on the track ‘Goodbye’, mainstream emo moments, the reality of fatherhood, raising his daughter on Taylor Swift, new album ‘Gravity’, overcoming a messy hiatus, living the typical ‘rock star’ life on their first run, appreciat...2024-04-261h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 282 - Ash Costello (New Years Day)Half Black Heart. Queen of the goths, theatrical vocalist and paranormal expert, Ash Costello, is our guest on Episode 282 of Sappenin' Podcast! The New Years Day founder, tackles some of her biggest misconceptions, songwriting secrets and spooktacular life blessings. In this conversation, Costello opens up by giving us a tour of her new house, insights into travel necessities, thirteen foot skeleton stories, the burden of sitting on new music, unexpected influences, writing sessions at Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) house, their forbidden song, Warped Tour mishaps, embarrassing Spinal Tap moments, playing abandoned swamps, wondering why Rob Zombie is so...2024-04-191h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 281 - Omar Abidi (Fightstar)Palahniuk's Laughter. Drum machine, decorated actor and industry master of trades, Omar Abidi, is our guest on Episode 281 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Fightstar rhythm master, exclusively reflects on the bands 'one night only' return at Wembley Arena, twentieth anniversary celebrations and a career of unbelievable moments. In this conversation, Omar pulls back the curtain on breaking their hiatus, current status vs future plans, late night Charlie Simpson phone calls, wild crowd reactions, setlist antics, life away from music, backstage retrials, a cheeky request from Ed Sheeran, secret offers, classic tour stories, getting hit by a raw fish, worst gigs...2024-04-121h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 280 - VUKOVI (Janine Shilstone & Hamish Reilly)La Di Da. Weirdo cult leaders, Scottish mosh connoisseurs and award show record breakers, VUKOVI, are our guests on Episode 280 of Sappenin' Podcast! Janine Shilstone and Hamish Reilly take a break from their secret songwriting retreat, to share exclusive insights on the bands next chapter, fighting self doubt and how one walking fridge changed their whole live reputation. In this conversation, the duo let slip details on new music, creative pressure, the bands strange causal growth, not fitting into any sub-genre scenes, mental health struggles, visual art, signing to Sharptone Records, industry nightmares, burst of complete mayhem, Glasgow nights...2024-04-051h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 279 - Sean Mackin (Yellowcard)Ocean Avenue. Violin visionary, pop-punk hitmaker and golf obsessed business dad, Sean Mackin, is our guest on Episode 279 of Sappenin' Podcast! Yellowcard source of positive energy, candidly shares his unique perspectives on representing an unorthodox instrument for the scene, the bands unexpected second chance and celebrating life with us, on board the Emo's Not Dead Cruise. In this conversation, Mackin reflects on a year of reunion shows, feeling a new humbled appreciation, his time away from music, getting a big corporate job, the evolution of emo, squishing old rival beef, the backflip crew, why he feels he 'got lucky...2024-03-291h 03
Tea Time CrimesHighway of Tears: Part 3PART THREE. In Canada there is a stretch of highway between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George that covers 725 km (or 450 miles). For over 50 years, this dark, isolated road has swallowed up women and girls in the night from 1969 to present. Because of the despair that has happened along this corridor, it is now known as the Highway of Tears. In this three-part series, we will be exploring this area and the devastating stories found alongside it. If you have any information for any of these cases, please call the E-PANA Tip Line at 1.877.543.4822.2024-03-1243 min
Trashy RoyalsMaxine Elliott and the Château de l'HorizonAt the turn of the last century, the French Riviera was mostly a winter destination for those in colder climates. It turns out that "fun in the sun" and "playground for the rich" are fairly modern concepts, but in a brilliant real estate move, American actress Maxine Elliott created both. Her waterfront Château de l'Horizon, constructed in 1932, became a veritable clubhouse for the rich, famous, and powerful on both sides of the Atlantic. Alicia takes us through some of the more notable personages, stories, and affairs from the heyday of the Château de l'Horizon, under Maxine Elliott's ow...2023-11-2257 min
Plumfield MomsOur Reading Life: August 2023Sarah Kim’s References
Biblioguides Online Community - Plumfield Reads Group
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp
Byzantium by Stephen Lawhead
The Raven King Trilogy - Stephen Lawhead's Robin Hood series
Let's Explore the British Isles by Caroline Walker
Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry by Scott Reynolds Nelson
The Scientist in the Field Series
Tanya’s References
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt
Okay for Now by Gary...2023-08-021h 19
The Kings and Queens podcast36. Edward VIIIn the words of the Edward VII (1901-1910) ‘I don’t mind praying to the Eternal Father, but I must be the only man in the country afflicted with an eternal mother. He had to wait 59 years to become king. Though only 9 years, the king also lent his name to an era. The Edwardian era was distinct in its social and cultural change with a rejection of certain Victorian values. The era saw significant social mobility, reform yet also hedonism. In the words of W. B. Yeats ‘everybody got down off their stilts.' He was perhaps the final monarc...2023-07-0251 min
The Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 07 FINALE: ‘A Hot Night in Harlem’In which our brave investigators manage to squeeze into a sold-out show just in time for the opening act, as our detective drama reaches its thrilling conclusion—and the players themselves all roll sanity for stepping inside a theatre.
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
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The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @Josep...2023-05-221h 20The Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 06: ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’In which our Detectives sink a few jars, conversations are had in at least two cars, nobody else ends up behind bars, but a band name is proposed (and it ain't Spiders from Mars)...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
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The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @Dan...2023-05-151h 44
artchatter with Gaynor Leverett-Jaques & Karen George50 - fifty!Ever wished you’d been given the benefit of great advice from amazing artists, maybe ahead of you on their art career path?
Well, to celebrate our 50th episode (FIFTIETH 😳 ) we invited artists we admire and love to do just that… tell us all something that they perhaps wish they’d known way back when.
We have been blown away by the generosity of the contributing artists and offer them a huge thank you for their kindness and words of advice. All are thought-provoking, inspiring, and speak to their experiences. We hope you gain insight and carry their words with you long afte...2023-05-101h 04The Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 05: ‘The Irishman’In which a canary sings, a jailbird wails, and an old Peacock struts once more.
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
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The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
Additional vocals by:
Jessica Temple @jessicamtemple
Bet...2023-05-0859 min
Plumfield MomsOur Reading Life: May 2023Sara Masarik’s Reads & Books Mentioned
Louis de Wohl
The Spear by Louis de Wohl
Ben Hur by Lew Wallace
The Chosen
The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas
Saint Helena and the True Cross by Louis de Wohl
Slave Boy from Judea by Josephina Lau
Diane’s Reads & Books Mentioned
Perelandra by C. S. Lewis
Silas Marner by George Elliot
The Mill on the Floss by George Elliot
Middlemarch by George Elliot
Adam Bede by George Elliot
The Great Books of the Western World Compiled by Mortimer Adler
Untying Aristotle's Poetics for Storytellers by Aristotle and Rune Myrland
T...2023-05-0257 minThe Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 04: ‘Dial “M” for Murder’In which Chief O'Connor dials up an old friend, while Detective Ferrari reacts most strangely to a particularly gruesome and disturbing crime scene—before making a curious phone call of his own...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return.
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan...2023-05-011h 06The Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 03: ‘Farewell, My Lovely’In which the maxim to "never work with children or animals" grows ever truer, and the patience and tact of Detectives Steel and Caramel are tested to breaking point...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return.
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @Dan...2023-04-241h 36The Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 02: ‘The Third Man’In which old misadventures are recalled, and new ones befallen, by the third of our aptronymic detectives, one Lorenzo Ferrari...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return.
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
Additional vocals by:
Jes...2023-04-171h 08The Apocalypse PlayersThe Afflicted 01: ‘The Big Heat’—or ‘Dreams, Donuts and Dogs’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual PlayIn which a routine Monday morning takes a bizarre and sinister turn for two archetypal 1940s New York detectives: grizzled and world-weary Rusty Steel, and laid-back ladies' man John Caramel...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloyd and Matt Ryan. Episodes released weekly.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return.
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Whe...2023-04-101h 07
The Backseat CriticsAlice in Wonderland (1999) - Who is this movie for?!Send us a textThis made for TV movie has an All-Star cast, set and costume design, but Sub-Par writing. What would happen if we did a role-swap with a couple of actors? How much of this movie could they cut out? Why is there not a Xenomorph at Disneyland? In this week's episode of The Backseat Critics the guys dive in headfirst to answer these all important questions, and more!Starring:Whoopi GoldbergTina MajorinoGene WilderMartin ShortBen KingsleyMiranda RichardsonChristopher LloydRobbie ColtraneGeorge WendtPeter UstinovHere's the Lineup for today's episode.2023-02-2343 min
Instant TriviaEpisode 724 - Things - Chldren's Literature - Starts With "E" - News 1991 - If You Can't Say Something NiceWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 724, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: Things
1: You throw down a gauntlet to issue a challenge and throw this in to concede defeat.
towel.
2: After Eddie George won this football trophy in 1995, one of its fingers broke in an airport x-ray machine.
Heisman Trophy.
3: That little square or triangular flag on a sailboat's mast indicates the direction of this.
the wind.
4: This company's ThinkPad features a "butterfly" keyboard.
IBM.
5: Pedal-equipped conveyance that's the specialty of circusdom's King Charles Troupe.
a unicycle.
Round 2. Category...2023-02-0507 min
Pages n' PagesChapter 76: Goodreads (Is It a Choice) Awards Pt 2In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take another look at the Goodreads Choice Awards finalists and who we think will be voted the winner by the public. Do we love the Goodreads Choice Award? No, but we love talking about it! We're preparing for our end-of-the-year content - we hope you enjoy! Please check the trigger warning below for a dark book we talk about in this episode.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White and narrated by Shaan Dasani, Graham Halstead, & Avi...2022-12-131h 20
Beyond The Water CoolerDon't be the brand who cried purpose - Sophie Turton & Alice Reeves, The Joyful"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard ShawI’m delighted to be joined by two communication experts, Sophie Turton and Alice Reeves, Directors and Founders of The Joyful. They break down myths, challenge assumptions, get "ranty" about boxes, and really shine a new light on marketing. I loved this conversation! It was a lot of fun at the same time as communicating how we need to think about branding differently. From company culture, unpicking purpose and authentic leadership, to ESG and net positive impact, Sophie and A...2022-12-021h 02
Women Working in WealthEp. 9: Growing As An Ally with George Nichols IIIHow can those who aren’t women still support our women working in wealth? We welcome George Nichols III for a conversation on how his personal journey has influenced his view of allyship for women and what male professionals can do to advance the cause of women in the workplace.
George serves as the 10th President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services. He joined The College after a 17-year stint at New York Life, where he held principal roles in sales, strategic initiatives, and public policy. Prior to joining New York Life, he was th...2022-10-0532 min
Novel ExperienceS2 Ep9 Bobby Palmer author of Isaac and the EggSunday Times Bestselling author, journalist and podcaster Bobby Palmer. Author of ISAAC AND THE EGG.Bobby chats about:the cross-over between journalism and fiction writinglistening to your mum's criticismhow timing is everything when it comes to submissionsthe work that goes into bring a book into the world by people other than the authorGuest: Bobby Palmer Twitter: @thebobpalmer IG: @thebobpalmer Books: Isaac and The Egg by Bobby Palmer Host: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family Bobby’s recommendations: A book for fans of Isaac and the Egg: Pi...2022-09-011h 01
The Sports DeskIs there too much cricket?With the second season of The Hundred underway now and after Moeen Ali questioned the future of the 50 over game we’re asking is there too much cricket and does something have to give?Presenters: Delyth Lloyd and Henry MoeranGuests: George Dobell from the cricketer magazine, England players Stuart Broad and Alice Davidson-Richards and Daryl Mitchell, chief operating officer of the Professional Cricketers Association.2022-08-1234 min
The Literary CityAcross The Universe With Douglas Adams And Bruce Lee ManiSend us a textHow many of us stop to consider how much rock music owes to literature? Many of rock or folk lyricists of the 60s and 70s (and into the later years) were very well read. Many were students of English literature.Here are a few examples.Jim Morrison was a published poet. Chris Martin of Coldplay mastered Greek and Latin, Sterling Morrison, a Ph.D. in Medieval Literature, Rivers Cuomo graduated from Harvard University in English, Jeff Schroeder, Ph.D in Comparative Literature at UCLA.A c...2022-02-0833 min