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River Cities Reader PodcastJuly 24, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Eddington,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “Smurfs”Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra know what you did last summer. ‘Fess up: You were living at the movies, weren’t you?
Let’s get into it.
The films:
Smurfs (dir Chris Miller, voiced by James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman).
I Know What You Did Last Summer (dir Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, starr Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbe...2025-07-2417 minRiver Cities Reader PodcastJuly 17, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Smurfs,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “Eddington”Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra talk films — mostly reboots (including James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced). They also talk about Jaws, whose fiftieth anniversary is being celebrated with a new documentary (Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story). Pitra tells his colleagues that he saw Sinners (dir Ryan Coogler, starr Michael B Jordan in two roles, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo) and informs Schulz that it’s merely okay, rather than some rapturous out-of-body experien...2025-07-1719 min
Legal Sector ResilienceDigital property transactions - opportunities for Conveyancers in WalesIn this episode of the Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, Legal News Wales Editor, Emma Waddingham, is joined by Angela Hesketh, Head of Market Development at PEXA UK, to explore how digital innovation is transforming property transactions across England and Wales.PEXA UK, the pioneering platform behind the UK’s first fully digital property purchase, recently secured FCA authorisation and is preparing for its full market launch into sale and purchase transactions later this year. Angela shares her perspective as a dual-qualified conveyancer, discusses why this moment represents a pivotal shift for the profession, and explains ho...2025-07-0338 minLegal Sector ResilienceConveyancing & The Messy Middle: The Real Problem Nobody's Talking AboutWhat really keeps conveyancers working until 11 PM? Contrary to popular belief, it's not client onboarding or digital ID verification – it's the messy middle where communication between lawyers becomes a bottleneck. Peter Ambrose, founder of The Partnership and Legalito, cuts through the noise to expose the true pain points in property transactions.With 15 years of experience running a successful conveyancing firm alongside developing practical tech solutions, Peter offers a unique perspective on why so many technological innovations have failed to deliver meaningful change. "Nothing's changed in the last 10-15 years for conveyancers," he explains, "because most so...2025-04-1750 minLegal Sector ResilienceReimagining Justice in Wales 2030 - opportunities for the Welsh legal sectorThe Law Society's Reimagining Justice in Wales 2030’ paper, published in September 2024, highlights serious concerns around ‘legal deserts’, solicitor recruitment and crumbling court infrastructure in Wales, calling for the UK and Welsh Government to take urgent action.Our host, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales is joined by Eve Pifferetti, Head of Office in Wales and Partner in the Blake Morgan Commercial & Charities team, and a member of the National Board for Wales, to talk through the six key themes of the new paper: access to justice, courts, techno...2024-09-1334 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Recruiting Beyond the Pay Grade - with TSR LegalAre lawyers looking for more than money when it comes to their legal career? Yes, but there's always another reason people move. Law firms in Wales are adding a variety of benefit packages into the mix to attract and retain the best talent. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales and host, sat down with Ryan Price and Rachel Phillips from TSR Legal to hear more and see if there's more to legal recruitment than the pay grade. We promise this episode will offer valuable insights, from competitive benefits like enhanced maternity/paternity leave and career progression o...2024-08-1335 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: A Reimagined Law Society in Wales - with Jonathan DaviesDiscover how the Wales office of The Law Society of England and Wales is paving the way for a future-ready legal sector in Wales with Jonathan Davies, Head of Wales. Jonathan talks to our host, Emma Waddingham, editor of Legal News Wales, about the ambitious "Reimagining Justice in Wales 2030" initiative, and shares behind-the-scenes details about the extensive policy work and member engagement strategies shaping the future of legal practices in Wales. Learn about the significance of the newly refurbished Cardiff office, and its growing team who are working hard t...2024-07-0213 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Conveyancing CareersConveyancing is known for being a fast-paced, customer-focused area of law, which relies on experience and a whole-team effort. Over the past few years, headlines have focused on wellbeing issues and the impact of new processes and technology for residential property lawyers but what is the reality of a career in Conveyancing in Wales today? In this episode, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales is joined by Hannah Williams and Harry Watson-James from TSR Legal Recruitment to hear what's happening in the Conveyancing market in Wales, the abundance of health and welfare benefits on offer, the many opportunities a...2024-06-0319 min
Nerds Talking200. The Fall Guy EpisodeThis week on Nerds Talking, join hosts Lafayette, Carlos, and Laura as they dive into a variety of engaging topics and movie reviews that are sure to entertain and spark discussions.
First, we kick things off with a lively discussion on the bottom 10 movies rated on Rotten Tomatoes. What makes these films so universally panned? Are there any hidden gems among the wreckage, or are they all truly as bad as the critics say?
Next, we delve into the fascinating world of actors known for only one iconic role. From the legendary Mark Hamill as...2024-05-241h 17
Roz and Emma on 2FMRyan Gosling talks Stunts and more with Emma PowerEmma Power was in London for the premiere of The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt and Hannah Waddingham. As well as the Canadian actor, she spoke to Winston Duke, David Leith and Kelly McCormack. Have a listen to all the news from the red carpet. Roz & Emma Weekends 12 - 32024-04-2809 min
The Celebrity Shock ListWaterboarding with Waddingham, Wedding planning with Paltrow and who's put Prince Andrew in the sh*t? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1242 minLegal Sector ResilienceNational Conveyancing Week 2024 Special: What's Next For Conveyancers?In this Conveyancing Week 2024 podcast special, we sat down with Rob Hosier of inCase (and 'recovering conveyancer') to hear how conveyancers are fairing, what conveyancing practices are doing well, the realities of tech adoption, and whether there's more to be done to support this pressured area of legal services. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales asked Rob about the state of play for conveyancers right now, their aspirations, use of technology, what to ask suppliers, and what conveyancing firms and teams can do now to help their business, their clients, and the wider industry.F...2024-03-1335 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: New Year, New Financial Outlook?Join Legal News Wales and accounting and tax specialists from Azets, as we ask how law firms faired financially in 2023, and what they're preparing for in the 2024 - from tax changes to succession planning, join our Editor Emma Waddingham, who sits with David Holden and Iain Sanderson from Azets Cardiff office for this short round up podcast. An ideal listen for business owners and financial directors in the legal sector.For more information and signposting, visit the insights section on legalnewswales.com and use the 'Legal Sector Resilience Podcast' filter.2024-01-1617 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: recruitment lessons learned in 2023Karen Jones, Director of TSR Legal Recruitment, joins Emma Waddingham, host and Editor of Legal News Wales, for a fireside chat about the legal recruitment market in Wales at the end of 2023 - an exclusive and candid roundup of what employers and candidates have learned about post-pandemic working realities, how the legal sector recruitment landscape has changed in the past six months and the impact this may have on hiring approaches as we head into 2024. For more information and signposting, visit the insights section on legalnewswales.com and use the 'Legal Sector Resilience Podcast' filter.2023-11-2826 min
White Wine Question TimeSomething from the Cellar: Hannah Waddingham's Home for ChristmasOn this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends!First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first establishing himself in the industry after leaving home at just 16 and the jobs that got him by. Elsewhere, the hilarious and unapologetic Ellie Taylor talks to us about...2023-11-2831 minWhite Wine Question TimeSomething from the Cellar: Hannah Waddingham's Home for ChristmasOn this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends!First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first establishing himself in the industry after leaving home at just 16 and the jobs that got him by. Elsewhere, the hilarious and unapologetic Ellie Taylor talks to us about...2023-11-2831 min
The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome PodcastShowcasing Inclusivity: The Making of ChickenOn the Season 8 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Aaron Waddingham, Lucy McNulty, and Emma Pollard give us the lowdown on the making of their award winning film, Chicken. Support the showThe LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org.Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.2023-11-1552 min