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Stories: the true and the fictional#167 Ben Schenkman and The Devil You KnowJamie and Ryan are joined by Urban Fantasy author Ben Schenkman to chat about all things pop culture, his writing journey and his Urban Fantasy series ‘The Devil You Know.’
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Queer TheologyCry it Out with Rev. Ben PerryThis week we are joined by Rev. Benjamin Perry on the podcast. Benjamin is author of “Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter,” and an award-winning writer. His work focuses on the intersection of religion and politics. They hold a degree in psychology from SUNY Geneseo and a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. He is married to Erin Mayer, they live in Maine with his brother and best friend. They are the editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series, curator of an art exhibit by the same name, and a passionate advocate for building Church that lives into God’...2025-04-0659 min
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterEp 278: John Kearns (Tasting Menu)In an Off Menu first, we invite a previous guest back to the Dream Restaurant. But they’re not choosing their meal – they’re being served another guest’s choices. This is the first Tasting Menu episode with fan favourite, John Kearns.John Kearns’s special ‘The Varnishing Days’ is available to watch now on NOW. Watch it here.John stars in Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE ‘Ball & Boe’ at Soho Theatre in London. Get tickets here.Sign up to John’s mailing list at www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/mailing-listOff Menu is a...2025-02-121h 26
Culture For BreakfastBig Rocks & Small RocksCurious to hear how big rocks are turned into smaller rocks?
Check out the latest episode of Culture for Breakfast where Ben Cottingham joins Jon Scepaniak to talk about how they’ve maintained a winning culture for 50+ years in their family business.
Bonus: you’ll get a few great breakfast suggestions for the next time you’re in St. Cloud, Minnesota!2024-12-1129 min
sportH.EBrian Sereno: Insights into U.S College Sport from George Washington UniversitySportH.E goes international! In this episode, we get a unique opportunity to explore the U.S College Sport environment, where we are joined by Brian Sereno, Associate Director of Communications at George Washington University.
GW is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference and has 20 intercollegiate varsity programs with approximately 400 student-athletes.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Brian discusses his role in telling the stories of student-athletes and promoting the university's sports programs. He emphasizes the importance of athletics in building community and fostering personal growth and leadership skills. Sereno also touches on topics such as Title...2024-10-161h 12
Ed on the EdgeEp 21 · Ben Wallerstein | CEO & Co-Founder of Whiteboard Advisorshttps://www.dashmedia.co/Entrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Ben Wallerstein is CEO & Co-Founder of Whiteboard Advisors, a unique strategy consulting, communications, and advocacy firm built to help change-making organizations and entrepreneurs make an impact.Over the last twenty years, Ben Wallerstein has earned a reputation as the go-to advisor for education’s most impactful investors, nonprofit and corporate leaders. As an attorney and seasoned communications professional, Ben bri...2024-08-2834 min
The 1895 PodcastConor KearnsThis week Conor Kearns is our special guest on the 1895 podcast, joining Ben and Ste in studio.2024-08-141h 26
BEST OF LONDON🫣💎 GREATEST BANDS and COMEDIANS to see LIVE including BILL BURR, FLEETWOOD MAC, FERN BRADY, TOMMY TIERNAN, CHRIS KENT, JOHN KEARNS, ACDC and MORE as revealed by COMEDIAN JOHN MEAGHERJOHN MEAGHER was recently featured in ROLLING STONE who said he was "Ireland's next great comedian." The Irish Times said “it's like watching a young Irish Billy Connolly” he won an award at last year’s Edinburgh Festival and he's been a finalist at the greatest Best Act competitions including ones at The Hackney Empire, The Leicester Mercury's, the BBC AND The Leicester Square Theatre.
He’s also turned his hand to investigative journalism and has an explosive documentary coming out on BBC Radio 4 in April called The Devil's Own which is going to shock the...2024-07-2810 minCulture For BreakfastLet's Get Emotional!Ben Cottingham, Lead Recruiter for FireSeeds, comes on the podcast and gets deep fast talking about how hiring is an emotional process.
Finding a key leader for any organization is hard enough, but once you finally find one, you need to make sure they are one that aligns with the intangibles of YOUR company.
Ben addresses the complexities of bringing two stories together, candidates and the companies, with best practices on how to accomplish this for your next impactful hire.2024-05-2124 min
Off The Podium - An Olympics PodcastEpisode 360 - 100 Days To Go Till Paris 2024A very special mid-week episode of Off The Podium coming your way today to celebrate 100 days to go till the Paris 2024 Olympics! Direct from the Australian Olympic Team's opening ceremony uniform launch in Sydney, we speak to Aussie Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 and Olympic legend Anna Meares, as well as Olympians Michelle Heyman, Tilly Kearns, Mariafe Artacho del Solar, Tom Green and Nick Malouf about their thoughts on the uniform as well as just how they are preparing for the Olympics in just 100 days time. It's one massive episode to celebrate one massive occasion that you simply can't...2024-04-1736 min
The B.rad PodcastDeconstructing Dr. Tommy Wood; Developing Metabolic Efficiency And A Healthy Gut For The Win! (Part 2)I am pleased to introduce a rebroadcast of my Deconstructing Dr. Tommy Wood Insights, part 2 show! This episode covers a variety of topics, such as gut health and how it relates to autoimmune and other inflammatory conditions, polarized training, the benefits of consuming more food (and how you know when to dial it back), how long the (negative) effects of vegetable oil stay in your system, carbohydrates, and more. TIMESTAMPS: There’s a tremendous link between gut health and cognitive conditions like depression. [02:07] What is the problem with canola oil onc...2024-03-2932 min
She ThinksMadeleine Kearns: The Conflicting Legislation Governing So-Called “Gender Transitions” for MinorsMadeleine Kearns joins She Thinks podcast to discuss this month’s policy focus: Current State of Laws Governing Gender Transitions. In our discussion, we dive into the transgender culture war and how it has resulted in a patchwork of conflicting legislation governing so-called “gender transitions” for minors. We also look at the current state of affairs, why ideology trumps studies that urge caution, and how individual states have responded. Madeleine Kearns is a senior fellow at IWF, a staff writer at National Review, and a contributor to The Spectator. She has written for The Wall Street Journal...2024-03-2930 min
Pappy's FlatshareSlamdown w/ John Kearns & Sooz Kempner (Tumble Drying) S14E06Neither “Tom!” nor “Ben!” want to tumble dry the clothes… so Matthew says we’re gonna have to have a flatshare slamdown!Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark and Tom Parry Wicks recorded live at The Phoenix in Cavendish Square with guests Sooz Kempner and John KearnsWithJohn Kearns - https://www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/tourSooz Kempner - https://www.soozkempner.co.uk/Come and see Flatshare Slamdown live at the Phoenix in March18th March - Joe Lycett and Lulu Popplew...2024-03-051h 21
JUCO StudioIndiana Recruit Ben KearnsBen was a last-minute guest, as we are about to head home for winter break. There might be another episode in December, but there also might not be. Thank you for all the support as we look forward to getting into Spring season and all of the information and entertainment we will be able to provide.
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2023-12-0453 min
Escape - OTNetcast.comAction (Joseph Kearns) | Escape (07-21-49)
A man caught in an impossible situation while climbing a glacier waits to die…when he hears a cry for help.
Original Air Date: July 21, 1949Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Escape
Special Guests:• Joseph Kearns• Maria Palmer• Wilms Herbert• Ben Wright• Jeff Corey• Tudor Owen• Bill Johnstone
Author:• Charles Montague
Writer:• Les Crutchfield
Producer:• Norman MacDonnell
Music:• Wilbur Hatch
Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
2023-11-1900 min
Mystery - OTNetcast.comAction (Joseph Kearns) | Escape (07-21-49)
A man caught in an impossible situation while climbing a glacier waits to die…when he hears a cry for help.
Original Air Date: July 21, 1949Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Escape
Special Guests:• Joseph Kearns• Maria Palmer• Wilms Herbert• Ben Wright• Jeff Corey• Tudor Owen• Bill Johnstone
Author:• Charles Montague
Writer:• Les Crutchfield
Producer:• Norman MacDonnell
Music:• Wilbur Hatch
Intro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
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Escape - OTNetcast.comAction (Joseph Kearns) | Escape (07-21-49)A man caught in an impossible situation while climbing a glacier waits to die...when he hears a cry for help.Original Air Date: July 21, 1949Host: Andrew RhynesShow: EscapeSpecial Guests:• Joseph Kearns• Maria Palmer• Wilms Herbert• Ben Wright• Jeff Corey• Tudor Owen• Bill JohnstoneAuthor:• Charles MontagueWriter:• Les CrutchfieldProducer:• Norman MacDonnellMusic:• Wilbur HatchIntro and Exit music from: Resurgence by Ghostrifter https://bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc2023-11-1931 min
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterEp 186: John KearnsThe Kearnel himself, ‘Taskmaster’ star John Kearns, is this weeks’s dream diner. John Kearns is on tour now with ‘The Varnishing Days’. For tour dates and tickets go to johnkearnscomedy.co.uk John’s podcast ‘Microscope’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow John on Twitter @johnsfurcoat Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our we...2023-04-051h 29
The Weekend Sober61. Guest Ben Tuff: "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle"Kim and Kezia welcome guest Ben Tuff to share his unique story of recovery. He eloquently shares his belief of quality over quantity, friendships and his perspective on overcoming adversity.
Instagram:@ben.tuff
Ben Tuff grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He attended
Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working at a sailing
instructor and boat captain in the British Virgin Islands. Between Jamestown and the BVI, Ben
developed a lifelong appreciation for the ocean. Ben is...2023-03-2445 min
Frontier GentlemanFrontier Gentleman 1958-01-29 (000) Remittance Man (Ben Wright)Frontier Gentleman was a radio Western series heard on CBS from February 2 to November 16, 1958, initially heard Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm through March when it moved to 7pm.The program opened with a trumpet theme by Jerry Goldsmith and this introduction:Herewith, an Englishman's account of life and death in the West. As a reporter for the London Times, he writes his colorful and unusual accounts. But as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part of the violent years in the new territories. Now, starring John Dehner, this is the story of J...2023-03-1425 min
The Alternate History ShowThe Alternate History Show-Episode12-1066... and All That!In this episode, David Flin takes us through the travails/turbulence of 1066 and attempts to answer questions regarding how much more... interesting that year could've been in England/Europe. In particular, Ever wondered what would have happened if Edward The Confessor had lived longer? Could William the Conqueror have become King of England without Conquering anything? If Harald Hardrada had won at Stanford Bridge? And of course-what if Harold Godwinson had beaten William at Hastings? Imagine all that and more, in this addition of the AH Show!2023-02-241h 00The Alternate History ShowDavid Flin InterviewIn this special interview, author and publisher David Flin discusses his interest in (and relationship with) Alternate History over the last 20 years, how he set up his own publishing company-and why he is so eager to be part of the next full episode of this podcast, on 1066. Plus, Building a Better Future-the sequel will be out soon-David explains what to expect from it.2023-01-1520 minThe Alternate History ShowThe Alternate History Show-Episode11-European Diplomacy From 1870 To 1914In this episode, Sean Hazlett and Daniel Bensen discuss the complex world of European diplomacy from the Franco-Prussian war of the early 1870's until the start of World War I. Amongst other scenarios, we'll discuss what the implications of France winning the Franco-Prussian war would have been-as well as Germany (and Europe) without Bismarck. Later on, we'll ponder a scenario where Russia is victorious in their war with Japan-and could world war I have been prevented even after June 1914? Plus in the Feedback Hub, AH author Carlos Arturo Serrano talks about his novel, 'To Climates Unknown', depicting a world without...2022-12-131h 03
Spoilerpiece Theatre"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," "The Menu," and "The People We Hate at the Wedding"We start the show this week by reviewing Claire Scanlon's impressively unfunny comedy THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING (2:30), which is about dysfunctional siblings (Kristen Bell and Ben Platt) who reluctantly travel to the UK with their mom (Allison Janney) for their half-sister's wedding. Next, we delve into Mark Mylod's delicious social satire/horror film THE MENU (18:48), where a hyper-exclusive dining experience turns into a battle of wits between its mastermind chef (Ralph Fiennes) and an unexpected diner (Anya Taylor-Joy). Then we wrap up with Rian Johnson's wildly entertaining whodunnit GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY (42:10), the much-anticipated...2022-11-181h 06
The B.rad PodcastB.rad Rebroadcast: Ben Greenfield - Cutting Edge Peak Performance and LongevityIt’s time for another rebroadcast episode as we head back into the archives for this early episode with the amazing Ben Greenfield. Ben is a human information machine, biohacking wiz extraordinaire and just an extremely healthy, fit guy going on all kinds of channels with his expanded consciousness and his endless gratitude, and all his various interests, which you will hear about in this show: from spirituality to his great website and podcast to the books he has written (Boundless and Beyond Training), which are virtually encyclopedias with the kind of content you will not find in...2022-09-231h 21Spoilerpiece Theatre"Burial" and "Who Invited Them"We start this week by reviewing Duncan Birmingham's WHO INVITED THEM (3:32), an unsettling horror movie about a couple (Ryan Hansen and Melissa Tang) whose housewarming party takes an alarming turn after they realize some unexpected guests have crashed it. Then we review Ben Parker's BURIAL (23:45), a surprisingly tense World War II thriller about a group of Russian soldiers tasked with transporting Hitler's remains to Stalin. And in this week's Patreon exclusive audio, we review a Patron's choice, Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 2004 French romance/mystery/war drama A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, starring Audrey Tautou! Join Our Patreon Buy...2022-09-0250 minThe Alternate History ShowThe Alternate History Show Feedback Hub Special-With Kevin IkenberryIn this special addition of 'The Feedback Hub', Ben chats to Sci-fi and AH author Kevin Ikenberry. Kevin has details of his new novel, 'The Crossing', involving US military cadets from 2008 being transported back in time to consult with none other than George Washington. We discuss the story in general-how the cadets knowledge of what happened in real life helped Washington-and how Kevin's past experience as a Military officer shaped the novel.2022-08-1513 min
The Alternate History ShowAlternate History Show Feedback Hub Special-A chat with Bruno LombardiIn this special standalone addition of 'The Feedback Hub', Ben speaks to author Bruno Lombardi about his interest in Alternate History, his story entitled 'The Road Was Lit With Moon and Star' (focusing on an alternate Apollo12 in the aftermath of an unsuccessful apollo11 moonlanding) and how he came to be nominated for an award alongside Harry Turtledove. Plus, the story where Bruno envisaged a bar specifically catering for time travellers who try and fail to change history.2022-07-0220 min
The B.rad PodcastEnergy Balance/Stress Optimization Reflections, Part 1: Could Popular Hormetic Stressors Like Fasting And Intense Exercise Be Too Stressful? (And Could Calling Out Liver King Draw In More Listeners? (Breather Episode with Brad)Welcome to Part 1 of a four-part presentation relating to the extremely compelling title. Indeed, I have been reflecting upon some of the foundational elements of progressive/ancestral health—calling them into question since my first exposure to Jay Feldman of the Energy Balance Podcast and my recent interview with him for the B.rad podcast. One of Jay’s assertions has been haunting me for over a month since he said it to Ben Greenfield on their podcast interview: “Fasting turns on stress hormones.” This is such an obvious observation but I have failed to put it into pro...2022-06-2035 min
The Meat Mafia Podcast#58: Brad Kearns (@bradleykearns) - How to Make 55 the New 25 through Diet and LifestyleBrad Kearns is thriving. Just one look at him and you know what he is doing is working. At 57 years of age, Brad makes 55 look like 25. You may know him as the NYT Best-selling author of multiple books that he co-wrote with Mark Sisson such as: Two Meals a Day, The Keto Reset Diet, Keto For Life, and Primal Endurance... however there is much more to Brad's Story.Brad has been a world-class athlete his entire life. He is the Guinness World Record Speedgolfer, the #1 Ranked USA Masters 55-59 High Jumper, and the former #3...2022-06-111h 21
The B.rad PodcastJay Feldman: The Compelling And Controversial Energy Balance Ideals, And How “Eat Less, Exercise More” Is Missing The Point“Fasting turns on stress hormones,” was the quote that slapped me in the face as I listened to Jay Feldman and Mike Fave discuss their Energy Balance approach during an interview on the Ben Greenfield Life podcast. This insight is so simple and obvious, but I failed to appreciate it in the broad context of all the other stress factors in my life—especially the pairing of intense exercise with fasting, low-carb, or other cutting-edge dietary strategies. It’s clear that the devoted health and fitness enthusiast can often get out of balance and into the category of overs...2022-06-011h 11
Nashville Drummers PodcastBen Wood: Music Lab Nashville | Educating the Next Generation, Creating Culture & the Power of PersistenceToday we're excited to welcome the owner of Music Lab Nashville to the studio - Ben Wood! We learn the story of how he opened a business during the pandemic, all while exploring some fun "drummy" topics including the "pocket vs chops" discussion, how to get the most out of practicing, and how persistence has helped Ben find success in Nashville. Follow Ben on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennnwoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.wood.505Follow Music Lab Nashville:Website: https://nashville.m...2022-05-271h 43
Clydesdale Media PodcastClydesdale Media Dani Kearns | Meet the Athletes of SemifinalsDani talks about growing up in Connecticut, but loving the beach life of Hampton Roads. Working out at CrossFit Liquid with one day a week at CrossFit Krypton, and how working out with Ben Smith, Alec Smith, Laura Horvath and Dani Speegle have really helped her this season. She is ready to attach the workouts of the MACC and Have a blast doing it.2022-05-1721 min