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The Sustainable Commodities PodcastMinty Challenges in Supply Chain Sustainability – Ben Thornton-Jones – HaleonHow do you make toothpaste more sustainable? Turns out there are some real challenges!
In this episode, we’re talking about mint, palm oil and oleochemicals.
Barnaby and Judith are joined by Ben Thornton Jones, former Director of Sustainable Supply at Haleon, the global consumer health company behind household brands like Aquafresh, Sensodyne, and Panadol.
Ben offers a fascinating look into the complexities and innovative solutions required when sourcing sustainable ingredients for some of the world’s best known consumer health products – especially when it comes to tracing oleochemicals and derivatives!
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2025-11-2741 min
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - ChocolateIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones speaks with cocoa expert Antonie Fountain about the complexities of the cocoa supply chain. They discuss the history of cocoa, its production, and the significant challenges faced by cocoa farmers, including child labor, deforestation, and poverty. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the cocoa supply chain and the need for transparency and sustainability in the industry. Antonie discusses the complexities of the cocoa supply chain, the impact of EU regulations on traceability, and the challenges faced by cocoa farmers amidst fluctuating prices. The discussion highlights the importance...
2025-11-271h 20
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - LemongrassIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones speaks with lemongrass experts Anand Iyer and Samr Calcutawala from Origin Oils to explore the fascinating world of lemongrass. They discuss its agricultural significance, diverse applications, and the economic benefits for farmers. The conversation delves into the distillation process, the challenges faced by farmers, and the innovative work being done by Origin Oils to support sustainable practices and traceability in the supply chain.TakeawaysLemongrass is a perennial grass used widely in food and fragrance industries.It has strong antimicrobial properties...
2025-11-1451 min
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - BatteriesIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones speaks with Caspar Rawles, Chief Operating Officer of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, about the intricate and vital battery supply chain. They explore the various materials required for battery production, the geographic sources of these materials, and the current market dynamics affecting prices. The conversation delves into the dominance of China in the supply chain, the growing demand for batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage, and the importance of recycling. They also discuss the challenges faced by the industry, including geopolitical issues and the need for skilled labor in...
2025-11-041h 01
El JazzensorJazzensor 225. T10 05. Del Blues al Rock and Roll: Leiber and StollerLeiber y Stoller, una pareja de ilustres desconocidos. En las décadas de 1950 y 1960 dejaron una huella musical indeleble. Del Blues al Rhythm and Blues hasta llegar al Rock and Roll. Compositores de canciones universales e inolvidables, fueron productores visionarios que exigieron control creativo total, sentando las bases para la figura del productor moderno. Su influencia es incalculable.
Playlist:
– Boogie Woogie, Amos Milburn:
– Down the Road a Piece, Amos Milburn;
– Hard Times, Charles Brown;
– Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Robins;
– Hound Dog, Big Mama Thornton;
– Hound Dog, 20. Freddie Bell & the Bellboys;
– Hound Dog, Elvis Presley;
– Don’t, Elvis Presley;
– King Creole, Elvis Presley;
– Yaket...
2025-11-0458 min
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - MintIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones engages with mint expert Vaibhav Agrawal from Norex to explore the intricate supply chain of mint, from its cultivation in India to its various applications in oral care, pharmaceuticals, and more. They discuss the different varieties of mint, the distillation process, the role of farmers, and the challenges they face, including competition from synthetic alternatives. The conversation also highlights the Sankalp program aimed at enhancing farmer livelihoods and sustainability in mint production, culminating in a discussion on the carbon footprint of natural versus synthetic mint.
2025-10-0949 min
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - VanillaIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones engages with Hamish Taylor, a vanilla expert, to explore the intricate world of vanilla production. They discuss the origins of vanilla, its journey from farm to flavor, the challenges faced by farmers, and the importance of sustainability in the vanilla supply chain. The conversation highlights the labor-intensive process of vanilla cultivation, the economic realities for farmers, and the need for consumer awareness regarding ethical sourcing. Hamish shares his passion for vanilla and emphasizes the significance of cherishing every supply chain, advocating for a sustainable and resilient future for...
2025-10-021h 05
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - MilkIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones engages with Robin Sundaram, a veteran in the dairy supply chain, to explore the intricate journey of milk from farm to consumer. They discuss the importance of understanding the supply chain, the role of farmers, the challenges they face, and the impact of climate change on dairy farming. The conversation also highlights technological innovations, sustainability initiatives, and Nestlé's partnership with First Milk, emphasizing the need for a more resilient and environmentally friendly dairy industry.TakeawaysMilk is a staple in m...
2025-10-021h 08
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - Palm OilIn this episode of the Supply Geek podcast, host Ben Thornton-Jones engages with Judith Murdoch, a palm oil expert, to explore the complexities of the palm oil industry. They discuss the origins, uses, and the significant role palm oil plays in various products. Judith shares insights into the scale of production, the importance of smallholders, and the challenges faced by the industry, including deforestation and labor issues. The conversation also highlights the efforts of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to promote sustainable practices and the implications of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the industry. The...
2025-10-021h 05
The Supply Geek PodcastThe Supply Geek Podcast - IntroductionIntroduction to the Supply Geek podcast - what it is, why it matters, who its for and what to expect in the series!
2025-09-2905 min
Songcraft: Spotlight on SongwritersSongcraft Classic: MIKE STOLLER ("Hound Dog")We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2016 conversation with Mike Stoller. ABOUT MIKE STOLLERMike Stoller has written more than 60 songs that have appeared on the Billboard charts, including the #1 hits “Hound Dog,” “Kansas City,” “Yakety Yak,” “Searchin’,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Poison Ivy,” “Stand By Me,” “Young Blood,” “Don’t,” and “Ruby, Baby." After Stoller and songwriting partner Jerry Leiber found early R&B success with recordings by Little Esther, Charles Brown, Ray Charles, and Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley turned their song "Hound Dog" into a #1 single on the p...
2025-07-101h 31
PsyberSpace: Understand Your WorldAlone Together in the Empire: The Psychology of Community Collapse and Collective RageCapitalism Stole Your Support SystemIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the emotional ramifications of systemic abandonment by protective institutions, especially in response to the US's recent unprovoked attack on Iran. The discussion explores the psychological effects of community collapse, the lack of a communal safety net, and the individualist culture that exacerbates feelings of powerlessness and disconnection. Drawing on political and developmental psychology, this episode examines issues such as civic trauma, emotional gaslighting, and moral injury while proposing ways to rebuild a sense of community and shared grief. It calls for collective...
2025-06-2323 min
White Wine Question TimeSomething from the Cellar: Surprising Sporting MomentsThis week, as we try to shake off our post-Olympic blues, we’re diving into some equally remarkable - hilariously unconventional - sporting stories!First, Aled Jones shares his story of the impromptu game of baseball he played with George Michael and Martin Kemp during Bob Geldof and Paula Yates’ wedding. Then, Ben Shepherd reveals how a university course mix-up developed an unexpected love for ballet, ultimately earning him a degree in dance. And finally, cricket legend Phil Tufnell tells us about the moment his coach dragged him to the barbers for a much needed haircut whic...
2024-08-2735 minWhite Wine Question TimeSomething from the Cellar: Surprising Sporting MomentsThis week, as we try to shake off our post-Olympic blues, we’re diving into some equally remarkable - hilariously unconventional - sporting stories!First, Aled Jones shares his story of the impromptu game of baseball he played with George Michael and Martin Kemp during Bob Geldof and Paula Yates’ wedding. Then, Ben Shepherd reveals how a university course mix-up developed an unexpected love for ballet, ultimately earning him a degree in dance. And finally, cricket legend Phil Tufnell tells us about the moment his coach dragged him to the barbers for a much needed haircut whic...
2024-08-2735 min
WEEI ProvidenceTucker & Kichen – Could Thorton still be on the team? - 8-24-24Ben and Tucker talk about how excited to see what Drake can do on the road in this final preseason game, upset about Bo Nix being the quarterback of the Broncos, should the Patriots have traded back in the draft to get Bo Nix and drafted a lineman, Tyquon Thorton is getting reps with the starters, Brady was the last limit of success that the Patriots had, Mac Jones will be a career backup, Mac Jones won't be a starter ever, Mac Jones have been lighting it up in the preseason, the Jaguars could trade Mac Jones for a fifth...
2024-08-2613 min
WEEI ProvidenceTucker & Kichen – Could Thorton still be on the team? - 8-24-24Ben and Tucker talk about how excited to see what Drake can do on the road in this final preseason game, upset about Bo Nix being the quarterback of the Broncos, should the Patriots have traded back in the draft to get Bo Nix and drafted a lineman, Tyquon Thorton is getting reps with the starters, Brady was the last limit of success that the Patriots had, Mac Jones will be a career backup, Mac Jones won't be a starter ever, Mac Jones have been lighting it up in the preseason, the Jaguars could trade Mac Jones for a fifth...
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Tavaly, kilencvenedik évében hunyt el a kortárs amerikai próza egyik legnagyobbja, a Pulitzer-díjas 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘 𝙈𝙘𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮. 2024 májusában ő műsorunk témája. Az alábbi regényeiről beszélgetSári B. László (vendég), Saci és Ápoló:
𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘 𝙈𝙘𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 a fenyegető sötétséget mesterien érzékelteti, ugyanakkor az egyszerű emberek közötti összetartást, szolidaritást is érzékletesen írja le kalandregény-szerű könyveiben. Ne feledkezzünk meg tömör, de lírai tájleírásairól, amelyek a cselekmény befogadását segítik. Művei általában szürrealisztikus hangulatúak, és gyakran sötét, nihilista világot festenek le, amelyben az erőszak és az emberi gonoszság központi szerepet játs...
2024-06-171h 28Majom a vízben [Tilos Rádió podcast]Cormac McCarthy 4
Tavaly, kilencvenedik évében hunyt el a kortárs amerikai próza egyik legnagyobbja, a Pulitzer-díjas 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘 𝙈𝙘𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮. 2024 májusában ő műsorunk témája. Az alábbi regényeiről beszélgetSári B. László (vendég), Saci és Ápoló:
𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘 𝙈𝙘𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 a fenyegető sötétséget mesterien érzékelteti, ugyanakkor az egyszerű emberek közötti összetartást, szolidaritást is érzékletesen írja le kalandregény-szerű könyveiben. Ne feledkezzünk meg tömör, de lírai tájleírásairól, amelyek a cselekmény befogadását segítik. Művei általában szürrealisztikus hangulatúak, és gyakran sötét, nihilista világot festenek le, amelyben az erőszak és az emberi gonoszság központi szerepet játs...
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2023-ban, kilencvenedik évében hunyt el a kortárs amerikai próza egyik legnagyobbja, a Pulitzer-díjas 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙈𝙘𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮. 2024. június 3-án továbbra is ő műsorunk témája.
Az alábbi regényeiről beszélget Sári B. László (vendég), Saci és Ápoló::
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𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙈𝙘𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 a fenyegető sötétséget mesterien érzékelteti, ugyanakkor az egyszerű emberek közötti összetartást, szolidaritást is érzékletesen írja le kalandregény-szerű könyveiben. Ne feledkezzünk meg tömör, de lírai tájleírásairól, amelyek a cselekmény befogadását segítik. Művei általában szürrealisztikus hangulatúak, és gyakran sötét, nihilista v...
2024-06-031h 28
In the Heat of the Nighttime"MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE FALSE MOVE"It's all about artificial intelligence, genuine friendship, big dreams, and dirty deeds this week as Stefan, Ben, and Mo pair one of this summer's biggest blockbusters with a beloved low-budget '90s thriller. Did Cruise & the gang deliver? Does One False Move make the Top 10 of the '90s? Has any human ever looked as creepy as Billy Bob Thornton in this movie?! Can you spell Esai without AI?? Find out on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE FALSE MOVE! Complaints? Compliments? Concerns? Call the IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHTTIME HOTLINE AT 347-NYC-0066 and tell...
2023-07-201h 26
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... CEO of Samuel Goldwyn Films Ben FeingoldBen Feingold is the current CEO of Samuel Goldwyn Films, which licenses, releases and distributes art-house, independent and foreign films. Previous to working at Samuel Goldwyn, he was the President of Columbia TriStar Home Video and the Former President Worldwide Home Entertainment Digital Distribution and Product Acquisitions at Sony Pictures.
Samuel Goldwyn Films is dedicated to working with both world-renowned and emerging writers/filmmakers and committed to filmed entertainment that offers original voices in uniquely told stories. This is best exemplified by the Academy Award® nominated SUPER SIZE ME; the critically acclaimed feature debut by Francis Lee G...
2023-02-2056 min
Dragon Sports LiveDragon Sports Live 1/28/23MLB
International Signing Period.
Blue jays bullpen coach Matt Buschmann is Stepping Down.
Padres sign 16-year-old catcher Ethan Salas 5.6M bonus.
Nationals signed outfielder Elian Soto 17-year-old brother of Juan Soto.
Rangers signed OF Pablo Guerrero. Younger brother of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
White Sox agreed to seven to contracts with 7 international FA on Monday. P Luis Reyes & IF Juan Uribe Jr. $700000. Uribe born in chicago
Cubs Sign Trey Mancini to a 2-year deal. Signed Eric Hosmer a one year deal. Claim P Julian Merryweather off waivers from Blue Jays.
Red Sox & OF Adam Duvall agreed on a 1-year...
2023-01-2841 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE PRINCESS reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE PRINCESS (2022) which is currently streaming on Hulu. The film, written by Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton, is directed by Le-Van Kiet. The story follows a Princess (Joey King), who has decided she doesn't want to marry the suitor being forced on her. This leads to trouble as her suitor, Julius (Dominic Cooper), is hell bent on securing the kingdom for himself. The film mixes decent action sequences and a bit of humor as the Princess must use all her abilities to thaw Julius' diabolical plans and save herself, her fami...
2022-07-1616 min
Wax QuizzicalDavid O'Doherty with the makers of big and small things Monique and Becky (Annie & Lena)This week comedian David O'Doherty is here with the makers of big and small things Monique of France and Becky of the UK (Annie and Lena) on the brains trust to reach for the highest score they can.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Carl Donnelly 8/10* Ivan Aristegueita 8/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Alex Lee 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10
2022-04-2635 minWax QuizzicalLauren Bonner with the songwriter of Lady Marmalade (Guy Montgomery) and Prawn Trawler Phil (Danielle Walker)LIVE EPISODE RECORDING: Get tickets now for our live episode recording with contestant Mark Watson, and our brains trust of Chris Parker and Michelle Brasier https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887-------This week comedian Lauren Bonner is back with the help of her brains trust: original songwriter of Lady Marmalade (Guy Montgomery, NZ) and Prawn Trawler Phil (Danielle Walker).Melbourne International Comedy Festival:Guy Montgomery: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/guy-montgomeryDanielle Walker: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/nostalgiahttps://www...
2022-04-1947 minWax QuizzicalCarl Donnelly with Kim Jong Phil (Phil Wang) and Tulip the Swamp Girl (Nikki Britton)LIVE EPISODE RECORDING: Get tickets now for our live episode recording with contestant Mark Watson, and our brains trust of Chris Parker and Michelle Brasier https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887-------This week comedian Carl Donnelly (UK) is back with the help of his brains trust: leader of Central Korea Kim-Jong Phil (Phil Wang, UK) and swamp girl, Tulip (Nikki Britton).Melbourne International Comedy Festival:Carl Donnelly: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/carl-donnellyPhil Wang: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/phil-wang
2022-04-1240 minWax QuizzicalGeorgia Mooney with French Director Robert de Cal de sac (Ben Russell) and conspiracy theorist Don Valentino (John Hastings)LIVE EPISODE RECORDING: Get tickets now for our live episode recording with contestant Mark Watson, and our brains trust of Chris Parker and Michelle Brasier https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887-------This week musician Georgia Mooney is back with the help of her brains trust: French Director Robert de Cal de sac (Ben Russell) and conspiracy theorist Don Valentino (John Hastings).Performing at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival:John Hastings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/john-hastings-do-you-have-any-ointment-my-john-hastingsBen Russell: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows...
2022-04-0633 minWax QuizzicalCameron James with relationship councillors Benny Crumpet and Concetta Kominsky (Ben Kochan and Concetta Caristo)This week comedian Cameron James is answers as many questions as he can with the questionable help of his brains trust Concetta Kominsky and Benny Crumpet - who are not only relationship councillors but also in a relationship, and also have a slowly discovered checkered and disturbing past. QUIZ!Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Ivan Aristegueita 8/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Alex Lee 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10...
2022-03-2935 minWax QuizzicalZoe Coombs Marr with evangelical pastor Chad Baylore (Damien Power) and Berlin performance artist Gunter (Oliver Coleman)This week comedian Zoe Coombs Marr is back to try to improve on their old score by answering questions about budget airlines, manchego and Spike Milligan.They're helped by this week's brains trust Pastor Chad Baylor, and evangelical American preacher (Damien Power) and Gunter Pershpunkinstaff, a Berlin based performance artist and film maker (Oliver Coleman).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Ivan Aristegueita 8/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10
2022-03-2242 minWax QuizzicalPete Jones with Your Dad's Mate Lachlan (Greg Larsen) and Mature Age Actor/Hacker Margot (Isabella Valette)TICKETS AVAILABLE TO THE LIVE SHOW AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL HERE: https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887------------This week comedian Pete Jones is answering questions about Neil Diamond classics, Latin translations and .They're helped by this week's brains trust which includes your Dad's mate Lachlan with one or two interesting theories he found on the dark web(Greg Larsen) and Mature Age Actor/Hacker/Cheese Aficionado who responded to our listing on StarNow for more brains trust members Margot (Isabella Valette).Hosted, as always...
2022-03-1536 minWax QuizzicalScout Boxall with The Grannies from Granny Bingo (and some of their friends)This week comedian Scout Boxall is back to best their already impressive score of 7/10 by answering questions about Oscualtion, Dendrology and tall buildings.They're helped by this week's elderly Brains Trust of the Grannies from Granny Bingo - Maureen McGillycuddy (Kyle Minall) and Edith Vale (Thomas Jaspers).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Ivan Aristegueita 8/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Alex Lee 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10
2022-03-0841 minWax QuizzicalIvan Aristeguieta with Typhoid Mary and inventor of the Gin & Tonic, Ginny Tonic (Snake Pit)This week comedian Ivan Aristeguieta is back to best his score of 6/10 by answering questions about cocktails, the English Premier League and primary colours.He's helped by this week's Brains Trust of Typhoid Mary, a chef at Foodstuffs who spread typhoid in the 1700s and the person who invented the Gin and Tonic in the 1970s, Ginny Tonic (improv duo Maddie Houlbrook-Walk and John Robles of Snakepit).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10
2022-03-0140 minWax QuizzicalLuka Muller with The Superbowl (Michelle Brasier) with Mrs Jessica Claus (Gillian Cosgriff)This week comedian Luka Muller is back to best his score of 3/10 by answering questions about the lunar new year, the Winter Olympic Games and Betty White.He's helped by this week's Brains Trust of The Superbowl (Michelle Brasier) and head of Christmas Incorporated Mrs Jessica Claus (Gillian Cosgriff) is back to to lend her business savvy to the team.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10
2022-02-2240 minWax QuizzicalUrvi Majumdar with your Mum's friend Jill (Chris Parker) and salamander handler Sally Mann (Claire Hooper)This week actor and comedian Urvi Majumdar takes on the quiz, answering questions about nursery rhymes, cricket test captains and bread.She's helped by the Brains Trust of Australia’s only licensed Salamander handler (strictly NO axylotls), Sally Mann (Claire Hooper) and your Mum's friend Jill (Chris Parker).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Alex Lee 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10...
2022-02-1538 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: The House / Fantastic Fungi / The Fly / A Clockwork Orange / Shrek: The Musical / AladdinEight is enough for Kenneth Branagh, Netflix is done with Marvel, and The Patman may or may not be a DJ on valium. Plus! Get Out’s alternate endings, Joesph is back from COVID leave, and we’re joined by 2 amazing guests. In news: Netflix, Marvel shows, Disney+, Daredevil, Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Arrow, the CW, DC comics, The Simpsons, Star Trek The Next Generation, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld, Cop Car, The Oscars, Don’t Look Up, Dune, Ron Perlman, Josh Brolin, Nightmare Alley, Robert Pattinson, Ben Affleck, The Batman, Christian Bale, Kenneth Branagh, Belfast, George Clooney, Alfons...
2022-02-141h 10Wax QuizzicalDan Ilic with Greg Shant (Ben Russell) and greek goddess Peregosia (Bridie Connell)This week comedian, writer and host of A Rational Fear podcast Dan Ilic has a go at the quiz, answering questions on Australian basketball teams, Australian politicians and Roman numerals.He's helped by the Brains Trust of former teen heart throb from the hit aussie drama Sometimes, Greg Shant (Ben Russell), and the greek goddess of chickens, harps and parent teacher associations, Peregosia (Bridie Connell)Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue...
2022-02-0842 minWax QuizzicalREPLAY: The Pilot with Luke McGregor with Hans Zimmer (Zachary Ruane) and Jacaster Newnam (Cal Wilson)This week we're getting a bit nostalgic, diving into the archives and serving up a classic - the very first episode of Wax Quizzical.In this episode, Luke McGregor (Rosehaven, good friends with Satan) took on the quiz from The Saturday Paper. Helped by the Brains Trust: composer Hans Zimmer (Zachary Ruane) and Jacasta Newnam (Cal Wilson), an Extra Special Extra specialising in Death Scenes.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue...
2022-02-0130 minWax QuizzicalAlex Lee with Tabbouleh Frankincense (Cal Wilson) and Salvatore the Yarra Seal (Michelle Brasier)This week Alex Lee (The Feed, Win the Week, The Dragon Friends) takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the location of the Atlas Mountains, homophones and quotes from Australian Senators.She's helped by the Brains Trust: immortal mouse Tabbouleh Frankincense (Cal Wilson), and Salvatore the Yarra Seal (Michelle Brasier) who is quite the Cassanova.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10
2022-01-2537 minWax QuizzicalChris Ryan with Real Housewives stan Meat Boot (Ben Russell) and Zeus (Damien Warren-Smith)This week comedian Chris Ryan takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the largest land-locked country, champion sports players and deep and meaningful quotes by the first lady of the USA.She's helped by the Brains Trust: Meat Boot - A rogue agent and deadly criminal to some and savior and hero of the people to others, Meat Boot has left the mercenary world behind and is now president of The Real Housewives International Appreciation Society (Ben Russell), and Zeus - God of lightning and Sky (Damien Warren-Smith).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.
2022-01-1839 minWax QuizzicalNelly Thomas with Kat Justice (Gillian Cosgriff) and The Saboteur (Alistair Baldwin)This week author and comedian Nelly Thomas takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, conservatorships and the ever-popular maths questions.She's helped by the Brains Trust: Kat Justice, wholistic wellness lawyer (Gillian Cosgriff) and The Saboteur (Alistair Baldwin)Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10 DSQ
2022-01-1138 minWax QuizzicalNat Harris with the ghost of Gavroche from Les Misérables (Michelle Brasier) and Medusa (Damien Warren-Smith)This week Comedian and 2021 Golden Gibbo winner Nat Harris takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz!She's helped by the Brains Trust: The ghost of Gavroche from Les Misérables (Michelle Brasier) and the Greek Godess Medusa (Damien Warren-Smith), who both have superb french accents.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10 D...
2022-01-0434 minWax QuizzicalAnnie Louey with Martha Stubbs (Lena Moon) and Chalk! (Alistair Baldwin)This week Comedian, broadcaster and writer Annie Louey is back to take on The Saturday Paper Quiz and best her score of 7/10 by answering questions about the COP26 climate summit, Shakespeare plays and brass instruments.She's helped by this week's Brains Trust: Martha Stubbs the author of the 1996-97 encyclopaedia Brittanica print series (Lena Moon) and Chalk, the little brother of Bones, from the hit series Bones (Alistair Baldwin)Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou...
2021-12-2936 min
Wax QuizzicalLive Christmas Edition with Celia Pacquola, Satan (Luke McGregor) and Dick Gribblet (Ben Russell)A very special Christmas episode of Wax Quizzical recorded live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne.Comedian, actor, writer, all-round awesome person Celia Pacquola takes on the quiz this week. She's joined by a very special Brains Trust, the devil himself Satan (Luke McGregor) and Dick Gribblet (Ben Russell).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10
2021-12-211h 02Wax QuizzicalSashi Perera with Cousin Christmas (Michelle Brasier) and the Director of Dads in the Mist (Ben Russell)This week Comedian and human rights lawyer Sashi Perera takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz, answering questions about the Solomon Islands, Greek Mythology and popular desserts.She's helped by this week's chaotic Brains Trust: Cousin Christmas (Michelle Brasier) and the Dad whisperer and conservationist Jancis Farrow (Ben Russell).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10...
2021-12-1442 minWax QuizzicalAidan Jones with owner of jackedbrides.com Ray Sharp (Ben Russell) and HiHi Nancy the heart eyes emoji (Isabella Vallette)This week Comedian Aidan Jones takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about rivers in Italy, Actors being shot into space, Latin terms and NRL teams (just to round it out).He's helped by this week's Brains Trust: Ray Sharp - owner and operator of Jackedbrides dot com (Ben Russell) and HiHi Nancy, a sentient heart eyes emoji 😍(Isabella Vallette).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10...
2021-12-0736 min
Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastArmageddon (1998) Movie ReviewFor Love. For Honor. For Analog Jones! We start our 90's disaster month with one of Michael Bay's all-time best films, Armageddon from 1998.
Quick Facts
Directed by Michael Bay
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Gale Anne Hurd, and Michael Bay
Screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh and J. J. Abrams
Story by Robert Roy Pool, Jonathan Hensleigh, Tony Gilroy, and Shane Salerno
Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures
Release date July 1, 1998
Budget: $140 million
Box Office: $553..7 million
Starring
Bruce Willis as Harry S. Stamper
Billy Bob Thornton as Dan Truman
2021-06-0858 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 048 – The Sixth Sense This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve holds Ryan’s hair back while he cries and dry heaves and rocks back and forth like his cat just died, because there has never been a movie more perfectly designed to make him cry like The Sixth Sense. Misunderstood children? Check. Put-upon mothers just trying their best? Check. An exasperated but committed psychologist just trying to figure out how to reach this kid? Double check. Get your tissues for this one. The Sixth Sense (1999) d. M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis Ha...
2020-11-231h 46
Making a Musical: The Future of British Musical TheatreS2, Ep2 All That Scratch: Lockdown LookbackThis episode, recorded from home in lockdown, features a lookback on eight new musicals that featured in the first season of All That Scratch: St Anne Comes Home, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, The Phase, Tokyo Rose, Weapons of the Weak, The Colosseum, Brother, and You & I: A New Musical. It includes new songs not yet featured on All That Scratch from each of these musicals, and conversations with the writers about their work.SEASON 2, EPISODE 2Lockdown Lookback‘No Place Better' from St. Anne Comes HomeBo...
2020-06-011h 07
Policy Forum PodGhosts of policy past, present and futureWhat were the worst policies of the recent past? What were the policy highlights of 2018? What policies would help improve the world in 2019?We put these questions to more than 20 researchers at the Australian National University spanning an enormous range of policy issues, from foreign aid to fire prevention, drought policy to discrimination, social media to international security.This special end-of-the-year podcast comes in two parts. First, host Martyn Pearce leads a discussion with previous presenters of Policy Forum Pod – Quentin Grafton, Jill Sheppard, Sharon Bessell and Julia Ahrens – on everything that went right and wron...
2018-12-071h 29
Bitcoins and Gravy!EP 103: Platforms Virtual Reality Now Accepting bitcoin!On today's show I am privileged to be speaking with Luke Arthur Sykes, the co-owner of Platforms Virtual Reality and Gaming Cafƒ right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Luke helps bring us up to speed about what a VR/Gaming Cafƒ has to offer and about how it's much, much more than most people think it is. He also invites the Nashville community to come try a VR experience and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Bring your paper money, your plastic, or better yet '" pay the modern way with bitcoin. That's right, BTC, the...
2018-08-2000 min
Bitcoins & GravyEP 103 Platforms Virtual Reality Cafe NEW in Nashville!!On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Luke Arthur Sykes, the co-owner of Platforms Virtual Reality and Gaming Café right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Luke helps bring us up to speed about what a VR/Gaming Café has to offer and about how it’s much, much more than most people think it is. He also invites the Nashville community to come try a VR experience and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Bring your paper money, your plastic, or better yet – pay the modern way with Bitcoin. That’s right, bitcoin, the modern way to pay...
2018-08-1956 min
General BounceDJ General Bounce - Backdoor Bangers volume 40 - hard house mixThis is WELL overdue now but I've finally done the first Backdoor Bangers of 2018 which is also the milestone 40th volume! You should all know what to expect by now - over 2 and a half hours of upfront hard house and hard dance of all kinds, starting with the funky, chunky and pumping end of things moving through bounce, hard trance and then some of the dirty stuff by the end. As usual there are a few brand new Cheeky Tracks bits and one or two other exclusives in there! Enjoy the tunes and get them chops reet aahhtt :D
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2018-08-052h 38
ЧАСТНАЯ КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ040 IMAGINE / Originals vs Covers 3 - «Частная Коллекция» Дениса Розова.Все прекрасно знают душещипательную балладу «I Will Always Love You» в исполнении Уитни Хьюстон, но немногие знают о том, что оригинал появился значительно раньше и был вовсе даже кантри-песней. И примеров, когда кавер-версия затмевает оригинал великое множество. Но ведь оригиналы тоже имеют право на существование, не так ли? Именно об этом новый выпуск «Частной Коллекции».
Tracklist:
01 — Top Notes — Twist and Shout
02 — Tom Clarence Ashley — The House of the Rising Sun
03 — Ben E. King — Stand By Me
04 — Randy Newman — You Can Leave Your Hat On
05 — Brenda Lee — Always on My Mind
06 — Bob Seger — Turn The Page
07 — Linda Ronstadt — I Will Always Love You
08 — Big Mama Thornton — Hound Dog
09 — Joe Jones — California Sun
10 — The Bobby Fuller Four — I Fought the Law
11 — Creed — With Arms Wide Open
2017-08-2348 min
That Kind of NerdEP 79: Sports…Nerdy Stuff…SPORTS
Josh is watching Baseball while recording this episode. He explains why the 2016 World Series is so historic.
[THE INCREDIBLES 2 Will Be Released One Year Early](http://nerdist.com/the-incredibles-2-will-be-released-one-year-early-and-rogue-one-hidden-messages/)
[George Lucas Is Not Involved with INDIANA JONES 5](http://nerdist.com/george-lucas-is-not-involved-with-indiana-jones-5-and-more-movie-news/)
Brian and CJ talk about the Walking Dead Season 7 premiere
CJ shares friend of the show Ben Frazier’s idea for Drunk Sports with That Kind of Nerd
[DOCTOR STRANGE’S Sanctum Sanctorum Actually Appears on Google Maps](http://flip.it/6mSxfY)
[Doctor Strange give his diagnosis to T...
2016-10-3139 min
Частная коллекцияOriginals vs Covers 3 "Частная Коллекция" Дениса Розова. (040)Все прекрасно знают душещипательную балладу "I Will Always Love You" в исполнении Уитни Хьюстон, но немногие знают о том, что оригинал появился значительно раньше и был вовсе даже кантри-песней. И примеров, когда кавер-версия затмевает оригинал великое множество. Но ведь оригиналы тоже имеют право на существование, не так ли? Именно об этом новый выпуск "Частной Коллекции".
Tracklist:
01 - Top Notes - Twist and Shout
02 - Tom Clarence Ashley - The House of the Rising Sun
03 - Ben E. King - Stand By Me
04 - Randy Newman - You Can Leave Your Hat On
05 - Brenda Lee - Always on My Mind
06 - Bob Seger - Turn The Page
07 - Linda Ronstadt - I Will Always Love You
08 - Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog
09 - Joe Jones - California Sun
10 - The Bobby Fuller Four - I Fought the Law
11 - Creed - With Arms Wide Open
2016-08-0548 min
Songcraft: Spotlight on SongwritersEp. 27 - MIKE STOLLER ("Hound Dog")Mike Stoller has written more than 60 songs that have appeared on the Billboard charts, including the #1 hits “Hound Dog,” “Kansas City,” “Yakety Yak,” “Searchin’,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Poison Ivy,” “Stand By Me,” “Young Blood,” “Don’t,” and “Ruby, Baby." After Stoller and songwriting partner Jerry Leiber found early R&B success with recordings by Little Esther, Charles Brown, Ray Charles, and Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley turned their song "Hound Dog" into a #1 single on the pop, R&B, and country charts in 1956. Elvis went on to record more than 20 Leiber and Stoller titles, including the hits "Love Me," "Loving You," "Jailhouse Rock," "Treat Me Nice," "She's N...
2016-01-121h 27
LINER NOTESRONI BEN-HURTRANSFORMATIONSJazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur has earned a sterling reputation as a musician and educator, renowned for his golden tone, improvisational brilliance, compositional lyricism and ability to charm peers, students and listeners alike. Eminent jazz critic Gary Giddins wrote in the Village Voice: "A limber and inventive guitarist, Ben-Hur keeps the modernist flame alive and pure, with a low flame burning in every note... [He's] a guitarist who knows the changes and his own mind." Ben-Hur - born in Israel in 1962 but a longtime American citizen, now based in New Jersey...
2013-10-1342 min