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Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyIs winter fuel U-turn a leadership 'fiasco' for Labour?Did someone say U-turn? Ed Balls and George Osborne have been saying it for a while, actually, when it comes to the matter of the controversial winter fuel tax cut. Now that the government has walked it back, will it do the trick and soothe voters and ease tensions with Labour MPs? Ed thinks the approach is “politically and technically messy”. George, for his part, thinks it’s nothing short of a damaging “fiasco” for Labour. Meanwhile, David Lammy announced this week the suspension of trade talks with Israel, in light of the escalating violence in Gaza. Does...2025-05-2258 minTilly’talksTilly’talksEpisode 4 - A Chat with Ellie Louise ScovellOn this episode of Tilly'talks, I chat with the lovely Ellie Louise Scovell! We cover a wide array of topics from her love and passion of rearing calves to how social media is bridging the gap between farmers and the general public! If you want to listen to someone that is a hard working, down to earth and passionate then Ellie is the girl for you! Grab a cup of tea and listen along to our chat! Head over to the instagram page to find out where you can keep up to date with Ellie and her calves! Hosted...2025-02-2148 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 3: The World Stage)How do you position yourself on the world stage? David Cameron might have been Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but in this third episode he shares with Ed Balls and George Osborne the true reality of leading a small country in a big world. British soldiers in Afghanistan; Relations with China; The beginnings of a rupture in the UK-EU relationship. And he shares the more personal moments - like losing a parent - that still happen in the life of a human being who happens to be Prime Minister. As Keir Starmer marks six months a...2025-01-0649 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 2: The Austerity Budget)How do you prepare the country for austerity? David Cameron joins Ed Balls and George Osborne to step back to the 2010 budget. From the true relationship between a Prime Minister and his Chancellor, to the careful decisions on departmental spending, to the very difficult task of selling cuts to a country that doesn’t want them, this is the reality of a Prime Minister before a government-defining fiscal event. As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across th...2025-01-0239 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months (Part 1: Prime Minister at last)What’s it really like to step through the black door of No 10 for the first time as Prime Minister? Ed Balls and George Osborne ask David Cameron about his “out-of-body” experience on the way to the palace, plus what it’s like organising a staff team who have just had to say goodbye to a government. They discuss how to handle the top job when life starts relentlessly throwing events at you, the surprising tasks - like letters of last resort - that suddenly become your responsibility, and whether a ruthless streak is the only way to succeed.2024-12-3040 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside The Room: The Scottish Independence Referendum (Part 2: The unanswerable question)A decade ago, the Scottish people went to the polls for a referendum vote to make a choice: should the country break free of the United Kingdom? Ultimately, they voted to stay by a resounding margin – crushing the hopes of the Scottish National Party and soothing the fears of the British government of the day. But the issue of Independence continues to divide, and in this special miniseries, George Osborne and Ed Balls are joined by the former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon to take a fresh, forensic look at the forces, decisions and party politics that drove th...2024-12-0229 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Will the government support British farmers?With incensed British farmers set to descend on London in protest to the government’s new rules on inheritance tax for agricultural property, Ed Balls and George Osborne consider the likelihood of the Treasury reversing course. What made George change his mind on the so-called “pasty tax” in 2012 - and will Rachel Reeves consider a similar u-turn? This past week marked a special anniversary – the day George thought the UK would go to the polls. Should Rishi Sunak have let his run go a little longer? Author and journalist Tim Shipman, who has examined the issue of Sunak’...2024-11-1835 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Is there a silver lining in Trump?Donald Trump’s return has provoked days of soul searching among Democratic voters. But the pollster with one of the most accurate predictions of the outcome, James Johnson of JL Partners, has asked George Osborne and Ed Balls to shake off the gloom and consider any positives. Is there a silver lining in a second Trump presidency? George has some ideas, while Ed is struggling… Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman asks: does the world see the US as an international example of democracy any more? Did it ever? And Susanna Reid from Good Mornin...2024-11-1137 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyTrump 2.0: The economic falloutIt’s beginning to sink in: Donald Trump 2.0 is now upon us. George Osborne and Ed Balls think seismic shifts in the global economy could be ahead. Could his aggressive trade policies chip away at the UK’s growth plans?Trump has also claimed he could end the Ukraine war in a day. Does that mean a peace deal – or appeasement? Meanwhile Nigel Farage is offering up his services as a British ambassador to Trumpworld. Would despatching Farage to Mar-a-Lago be a relief for Keir Starmer?And the new Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, faced...2024-11-0759 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyHOT TAKE: Donald Trump is PresidentDonald Trump is set to make his return to the White House after a stunning overnight victory against Kamala Harris in the US election, just as George Osborne and Ed Balls predicted. But was this just a simple case of ‘It’s the economy, stupid!’Ed thinks the Harris loss could be a warning to UK’s Labour party members –  if they don’t get UK living standards up, could they go the way of the Biden Democrats too? George, meanwhile, thinks Trump’s win exposes a fundamental challenge for the Left that it is now too focused on...2024-11-0630 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Can you revamp a political image?Rishi Sunak spoke at his last PMQs. But George Osborne reveals why it may not be the last time we see him in No 10... He and Ed Balls discuss whether perceptions of politicians can ever change.Former cabinet member Caroline Spelman asks if a spoiled ballot is a waste of time. And Laura Trevelyan, co-host of the podcast Heirs of Enslavement asks whether countries should apologise for their role in the transatlantic slave trade.Plus - Love the pod? We thought so. Ed and George clarify whether a declaration of love at the top...2024-11-0438 minPeople & Music IndustryPeople & Music IndustryMatt Lawrence - Mixer, Producer And EngineerGrammy Award-winning producer Matt Lawrence gives us a fun insight into his early years in the industry as an assistant producer, and offers a valuable selection of tips and ideas for launching a successful studio career today.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:35 - Working At Metropolis02:26 - Recording Van Morrison05:02 - Capturing A Moment07:10 - The Craft Of Recording09:34 - Learning From Others 13:32 - Musical Interests15:04 - Getting Into The Industry Today19:08 - Starting A Mix22:40 - Time Spent On A Mix24:25 - The Importance Of Pre-Production 26:55...2024-11-0132 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyWhat did Rachel Reeves’ Budget miss?The dust has settled on Rachel Reeves’ budget, and despite a strong performance from the Chancellor, George Osborne and Ed Balls have noticed a few glaring omissions. Child poverty? Didn’t really rate a mention. How about some of the New Labour classics like getting people back to work? Pensioners? Nope. So how did this crucial economic pitch to the nation stack up? Ed and George consider how the fallout might impact Labour all the way to the next election.Meanwhile, the polls are telling us the historic US election is set to be a squeaker, with...2024-10-311h 00Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyBudget Hot Take: Rachel Reeves’ Tax RaidHas Rachel Reeves done enough to get away with announcing £40 billion of new taxes? In a special YouTube LIVE episode, Ed Balls and George Osborne give their immediate reaction to the Chancellor's first budget. Was it “big and bold and historic” or a “cross your fingers and hope for the best" moment?Who wins and loses from the budget? And how big a gamble is it for Labour's fortunes?Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to...2024-10-3036 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyWho is George Osborne backing for Tory leader?Drumroll, please. After keeping his cards pretty close to his chest throughout the Tory leadership campaign, George Osborne is ready to name who he thinks should seize the Tory crown. With the race now whittled down to just two people – Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick – George explains why a possible exit from the European Convention on Human Rights has swayed his choice and what might put him off voting Conservative at all... Meanwhile, members of the Labour party are in hot water after Donald Trump accused them of election interference. Ed Balls thinks the party’s decisi...2024-10-241h 01Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Can you have friends in politics?Frenemies George Osborne and Ed Balls talk about great political friendships and rivalries. What was the unspoken understanding between former Prime Minister David Cameron and George that made their allegiance last? And which Conservative friendships were soured by Brexit?They answer the question: Are economists just making it up as they go along? How can Rachel Reeves just change the definition of fiscal rules? And with questions from all over the world this week, Ed and George ponder: should we be rethinking about how we teach second languages? You could have been listening t...2024-10-2140 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyHow to plug a £40bn black holeHow can Rachel Reeves solve her £40 billion budget gap without breaking Labour’s manifesto promise? Ed Balls and George Osborne take a deep dive into the tax hikes she has and hasn’t ruled out - and whether she can fairly class raising employer National Insurance contributions as manifesto-friendly.Elsewhere, Labour continues to woo the business community - this time at its International Investment summit. But can an event like this overcome the very real barriers to growth that the UK faces? And, with the passing of controversial SNP titan Alex Salmond, Ed and Ge...2024-10-1755 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Can HS2 be revived from the dead?The killing of HS2 was one of the defining features of the former government’s final days but there’s now talk the high speed rail line to Manchester might happen after all. Northern Powerhouse Chief Executive Henri Murison asks what Ed Balls and George Osborne make of the chatter that it could be revived, in the form of the so-called ‘HS2 light’.How should we truly define a “pensioner”? Does it just mean someone who is actually receiving a pension, or someone who is of pension earning age? And should pensioners with wealth be treated in the same...2024-10-1431 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyCleverly: What went wrong?!James Cleverly has made a stunning exit from the Tory leadership race, leaving Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick as the final two to duke it out. George Osborne and Ed Balls consider if that’s thanks to some cunning political strategising or just a good old-fashioned cock up. Now, of the two who is more likely to take the crown? George thinks Jenrick is more “malleable” – is that what an opposition leader needs to be?  Is Badenoch Mrs T(hatcher) or T(russ)? Meanwhile, the lead up to the budget is intensifying with the IFS Green Budget bei...2024-10-101h 02Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Political regrets? We have a fewEd Balls and George Osborne consider their biggest political mistakes and their proudest moments in office with a question from former Deputy Prime Minister Therese Coffey. What tax move did George make – against all prevailing advice, mind you –  that he remains pleased with to this day? And what would Ed have done differently in the handling of the Baby P tragedy? Speaking of mistakes, some of our attentive listeners have sent in a few corrections for Ed and George to face. In a move unfamiliar to most politicians, they’re willing to admit when they are wrong, j...2024-10-0728 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyHow Labour made a political scandal worseKeir Starmer has caved and returned thousands of pounds in freebies given to him by a Labour donor, in an attempt to close a rather embarrassing chapter for the government. But has he successfully hosed it down? Ed Balls and George Osborne consider whether it's a textbook case of what not to do when you have a PR snafu on your hands. Meanwhile, tensions are escalating in the Middle East. Is there a risk of the conflict intensifying, or is the situation under control? And what does it mean for the West?And w...2024-10-0355 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyHOT TAKE: James Cleverly: Next Tory leader?Has the Tory leadership contest just been decided? Our man on the ground George Osborne is reporting directly back to Ed Balls from today’s Conservative Party Conference leadership hustings. Is the crown James Cleverly’s for the taking after a storming speech? Plus, George is joined by Tory watchers-extraordinaire, Michael Gove and Danny Finkelstein, for their post-hustings analysis.Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs. Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Pod...2024-10-0240 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: What’s your unpopular opinion?Ed Balls and George Osborne open up this week on their most ardent, contrarian views. Is reincarnation real? Political reincarnation, perhaps. George shares how his thoughts have moved with the times and how he has reached some fresh conclusions on cannabis   – conclusions with which, it turns out, Ed completely disagrees. And, they field questions straight from the Labour party conference. Tips for the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones? Ed and George are happy to oblige. And what do they make of the demands for food security and environmental improvements amid rumours about cuts to t...2024-09-3034 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyWhich Tory will get the Boris blessing?Who’s hungry enough to seize the Tory crown? As the Conservative Party Conference nears, the leadership contest is heating up. Of the four hopefuls, who will get the backing of the party’s elder statesmen Michael Gove and Boris Johnson? George knows who Boris wants as leader, and that person isn’t currently in the race… Labour’s wrapped up its party conference, which was light on announcements and heavy on gloom. Both George Osborne and Ed Balls are wondering why so sad? A trip to the UN seems like a break at this poi...2024-09-261h 03Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyCONFERENCE HOT TAKE: Protestors disrupt Rachel Reeves’ speechRachel Reeves took to the stage at the Labour Party Conference in a wet and gloomy Liverpool, hoping to brighten her party’s fortunes. After a tumultuous few weeks for the new government with rows over ‘Keir’s gear’, Sue Gray and the Winter Fuel Payment, the new chancellor hoped to prove that after 14 years of the Tories, Labour were all set to deliver a bright new future. But it was a speech that was heavy on rhetoric, light on policy and disrupted by a pro-Palestine protestor. Has she done enough to shake off accusations that she’s the...2024-09-2334 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: How to give a GREAT conference speechRachel Reeves takes to the Labour party conference stage today, but hopefully not before she has chance to listen to Ed Balls and George Osborne’s sage advice on how to give a great conference speech. We take a stroll down memory lane and reflect on some of the most rousing speeches in British party conference political history – from the funny to the formative. Which MPs have tattoos? Ed and George list out the candidates most likely, bu have either of them got a decorative dolphin or butterfly somewhere discreet?!And does anyone in th...2024-09-2338 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyStarmer’s big Sue Gray problemAs Labour feels the heat over Keir Starmer’s freebies scandal, there's a sense of glee in Tory party circles now the "holier-than-thou" party has something of a mess to clean up. Ed Balls and George Osborne mull how the government can reset their image, especially now the Sue Gray pay row is also threatening to rain on Starmer's conference parade ....Across the benches they reflect on the celebratory Liberal Democrat conference and whether the party has finally gotten over Nick Clegg. Could they be a thorn in the side for Labour and the Conservatives?2024-09-1954 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Media spin, middle classes and memories of conferences pastAre eloquent middle class people hogging valuable public service resources? Ed Balls and George Osborne debate the case for co-payments to ease the burden. How can both Ed and George be correct on their analyses of the 2010 financial situation? And why do politicians continue to trot out their media spin lines when it’s clear to everyone that they’re not answering the question?Plus, Ed and George share their favourite conference memories as party conferences get underway. You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-fr...2024-09-1628 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencySummer EMQs: Where are all the great parliamentary orators?Where are all the great parliamentary speakers like Gordon Brown, Robin Cook, and William Hague? Ed Balls and George Osborne reflect on fond memories within the chambers like Cook’s resignation. Will the Tory leadership contest bring in any new contenders?Plus, what determines seating order in commons? Can live fact checking during PMQs work? What actually is a three line whip? And how risky is it to defy one? Please keep sending us your questions to questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukYou could have been listening to this episode of EMQ...2024-09-0231 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencySummer EMQs: Who really runs the country?Are the civil service the real brains behind the government? What role does a Chief of Staff play? And what on earth do government ministers do all day? Ed Balls and George Osborne are tackling your questions on the ins-and-outs of the daily grind of running the country - from official residences to avoiding gimmicks. You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs...2024-08-2631 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyAre the Democrats celebrating too soon?The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago with jubilant scenes. Fortunately for us - while Ed Balls is on holiday - George Osborne has persuaded former shadow Paymaster General Jonathan Ashworth to be Political Currency’s eyes and ears on the ground as Kamala Harris looks to become the Democratic Party’s formal presidential nominee. But are spirits just a little too high for what is shaping up to be a very closely fought race? And have the Dems been taking notes from the Labour party?Plus, Ed and George have recorded their ultimate guide to s...2024-08-221h 00Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencySummer EMQs: Was Austerity a Mistake?Should Labour have defended themselves better against the Tory claim that they’d caused the 2010 UK financial position? Ed Balls and George Osborne go head-to-head on who was to blame, and whether austerity was the answer in this special fiscal policy-themed edition of EMQs. It’s not all debate though - Ed and George explain the concept of ‘running out of money’, and how much of a previous government’s economic policy is required to make its way into a new term. Please keep sending us your questions to questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukYou...2024-08-1935 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencySummer EMQs: The Political Currency constituencyEd Balls and George Osborne answer questions from the EMQs archive - this week, an insider’s guide to a life political. Is a u-turn ever the right thing to do? How does the Prime Minister know whose question to answer at a press conference? And is it fair to say that all politicians are just in it for themselves? Plus, Ed makes his predictions for the next shock-exit politician to follow in his and Michael Portillo’s steps as a media personality, and we ponder what our Political Currency constituency looks like. You co...2024-08-1226 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyShould the Tories stop chasing Reform voters?Britain braced itself for widespread rioting and anti-immigration demonstrations, with shops boarding up their storefronts and commuters told to take care on their way home. Instead, a pushback from counter protestors and a heavy police presence largely quelled any violence. Ed Balls and Grant Shapps – who is in the seat for George Osborne – consider how Keir Starmer has handled the situation. Grant gives his honest opinion on how all his previous leaders handled their own crises – from the best all the way to Liz Truss. And, the battle for both the Tory leadership and the party’s soul no...2024-08-0859 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyRachel Reeves: The next austerity chancellor?In the wake of the tragic events this week in Southport, and the eruption of riots that followed, Ed Balls and George Osborne consider how MPs should confront violence and disinformation – all while keeping to the rules. George wonders if courts should update reporting restrictions in a social media age, while Ed cautions that no politician ever wants to jeopardise a criminal trial. George is clear on one thing, though – the political establishment needs to take a firmer hand in dealing with Nigel Farage, who has been accused of inciting riots with incendiary comments about the stabbings this week.2024-08-0157 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Celebs go politickingCould we see celebrities swapping the silver screen, football pitch or concert stage for the hallowed halls of Westminster? Ed Balls and George Osborne recall stars who have previously made the switch – does anybody ever really pull it off?And, our hosts have got Paris 2024 fever as they look back on their favourite Olympic moments from London 2012. As athletes prepare to compete on the world stage, what are the best lessons or policies the UK has learnt from overseas? Plus, will inflation go down? And how should we pick our party leaders?...2024-07-2932 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyStarmer, Strictly and Summer of BratThe world is braced for a brat summer as Kamala Harris steps in for Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate - George Osborne and Ed Balls consider whether the fevered KHive reaction spells success, or simply masks the very real challenge ahead. In Labour land, Rachel Reeves is preparing her statement on the fiscal reality the government faces, all in the shadow of seven Labour MPs losing the whip over George’s two-child benefit cap. Was Keir Starmer right to cast off the rebels? And, Ed and George offer their advice to Reeves - how can...2024-07-2458 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Are you ready for ID cards?How important is it to have a leader who ‘turns you on”? Are ID cards essential in a new world of AI and deep fakes, or are they a waste of government time and money? And should you be made to vote?Plus, if you’ve got a speech to deliver in the near future, Ed Balls and George Osborne give their best guide to public speaking. You’re welcome.You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support...2024-07-2236 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyMeet JD Vance, Trump’s VP and George Osborne’s friendIt was a bonkers week for American politics, on both sides. Team Trump went from an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania to a fiery convention in Wisconsin. Biden’s camp had NATO, fresh calls for him to drop out of the race and a Covid diagnosis to round it off, all in a matter of days.And amongst it all, a fresh political operative came into the limelight: Donald Trump’s newly-named running mate JD Vance. Turns out, he’s an old friend of George’s and a long-time fan of the former Cameron-Osborne government. George Osborne reveals...2024-07-1854 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Political FootballAs England heads to the final of Euro 2024 - are the politicians who claim to love the beautiful game faking it for political gain?We’ve seen Keir Starmer’s new ministerial appointments - but what on earth do all these snappily named secretaries, under-secretaries, and private secretaries actually do? If there’s one thing Ed Balls and George Osborne love, it’s a deep dive into the inner workings of government, so politics nerds: Roll up, roll up. And how can voters gauge whether their new MP is any good or not? Y...2024-07-1530 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyWhat REALLY happens on polling day?They think it’s all over… it is now! No really, that’s the actual line from the Conservative party as they send out the hardest worker of this campaign, Mel Stride, to concede a full 24 hours before voters go to the polls. Ed Balls and George Osborne question whether the move will just serve to put even more potential Tory voters off.The winner might be considered a foregone conclusion at this stage - but the details are far from it, and Ed’s been swotting up on the ones to watch for earl...2024-07-0350 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyCan Starmer work with Trump and Le Pen?T-3 days until polls open and if England’s efforts in the Euros are anything to go by, there’s no predicting what could happen between now and then… at least, that seems to be what Rishi Sunak is hoping. Ed Balls and George Osborne aren’t so sure. As final Party Political Broadcasts go out and an ever-more-desperate message comes from Tory HQ, is it time to call Sunak’s early election a failure?And as electoral activity kicks off in France, and debates begin in the US, what does the International political situation mean for an inc...2024-07-0239 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Is Rishi California Dreamin’?Is Rishi Sunak California dreamin’ of a post-PM life? Or are the rolling hills of Yorkshire calling him to stick around? Ed Balls and George Osborne ponder what the Prime Minister will do next if he loses his premiership next week. How can good polling change an election outcome? And what does the cost of living crisis actually mean?Plus, they give their best advice for making it through the election all-nighter. And has anybody seen Ed Miliband?Assistant Producer: Miriam HallProducer: Rosie StopherTechnical Producer: Will Gibson Sm...2024-07-0130 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyIs Labour's honeymoon already over?The final week of election campaigning is here! Keir Starmer hasn't even measured up for curtains in Downing Street yet, but the attention is already turning to the headaches he will face in government. After a wobbly final debate performance against Rishi Sunak, Ed Balls wonders if the Labour leader can ever go for the jugular when it counts.Then there's the markets. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves might have high hopes for their policies, but where will the money come from? George Osborne thinks Labour's honeymoon might be over before it's begun....2024-06-271h 00Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyELECTION EXTRA: Farage’s Russian gambitWith the general election in sight, has Nigel Farage made a campaign misstep? His claim that the west provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with international indignation – but will it have any on his polling?And as we enter the final 10 days of campaigning, things aren’t looking great over at Conservative HQ – has Rishi Sunak accepted his party’s dismal fate? The Tory leader appears to be switching to a strategy of damage control, but it’s unclear if it will be enough to entice Conservative voters out… Plus, George Osborn...2024-06-2540 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyWill Starmer be a one-term wonder?Keir Starmer looks on track for a victory that could even surpass the landslide of ‘97. But how much is this a rejection of the Tories? George Osborne warns that unless the Labour leader can offer more, he may find himself turfed out after just one term. Ed suggests Starmer and Rachel Reeves should be thinking now about their first year in office, not just making it through the next fortnight.Plus, inflation has hit the Bank of England target of 2%. It should be good news for Rishi Sunak, so why do Ed and George think it pro...2024-06-2059 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyELECTION EXTRA: Should Sunak fight dirty?Can Rishi Sunak do anything to rescue his flailing election campaign? Some advisors have suggested the answer may lie in ramping up negative attacks on Keir Starmer. Why does George Osborne think that approach would be a “disaster” for Sunak?And, have you noticed which MPs are missing from the airwaves? Ed Balls says it tells you more about the parties’ upcoming problems than you might first realise.Plus, Rachel Reeves has been working hard to court British businesses. But will her strategy pay off?You could have been listening to thi...2024-06-1833 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: How an ex-PM leaves No. 10What more can be done to tackle childhood obesity? George Osborne and Ed Balls answer a question from Jamie Oliver on whether a future government could further Wes Streeting’s commitment to banning energy drinks and tackle childhood obesity. Is a protest vote ever worthwhile? And, former Tory MP Margot James asks: where are all the women in the campaigns?  Plus, what is it like to be kicked out of Number 10 at speed? And perhaps more importantly, what are the political souvenirs that get left behind? Ed reveals a surprising artefact left behind by Tony Blair…...2024-06-1731 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyLabour’s Straitjacket ManifestoAfter a rocky moment over his support of Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer was determined to get his campaign back on track with the launch of his manifesto. George Osborne asks what it tells us about a potential incoming Labour government and Ed Balls warns it could be a financial straitjacket, making life for the party ‘very difficult’. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak suffered a series of embarrassing media gaffes this week. Has bad polling sealed his fate or can he do anything to turn things around now?And in America, President Biden’s son Hunter is faci...2024-06-1357 minThe Conscious CreativeThe Conscious CreativeGrowing Through Grief with Ellie BamburyI have such a wonderful conversation to share with you on the podcast today, between myself and my incredible friend Ellie Bambury. Ellie is a Soul-first Grief Guide and a Funeral and End of Life Celebrant, and she is here to guide others through their journey with grief in a soulful, holistic, and uplifting way.   A large part of Ellie's work encapsulates creating safety and a supportive space to evolve, within sincere and beautiful relationships. She is here to help others build the life they desire after loss, and magnetise aligned souls who can truly h...2024-06-121h 00Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Punches, Paxman, and Parachuted CandidatesLabour and the Tories can’t stop arguing about whether things are getting better, or if they’ve never been worse: So what’s the truth? Ed Balls and George Osborne weigh up whether the two are mutually exclusive. Rob Burley wants to know if we’re seeing the consequences of the demise of the long-form interview in this election campaign, and we take a look at Labour’s candidates.  Plus, in light of Nigel Farage’s milkshake incident, Ed takes us back to another time when a politician had an unwelcome interaction with a member of the public’...2024-06-1034 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyTax, Lies and Leaders on TourThe first election TV debate might be over, but the ripples of Rishi Sunak’s £2000 tax claim are still being felt around Westminster and beyond. Ed Balls and George Osborne wonder whether this could become the defining issue of this election - and question how on earth Keir Starmer was so underprepared for it. As the party leaders continue on their tours of constituency hotspots, what’s the real story behind their campaigns? Handily, George knows a thing or two, having run an election campaign himself, and he draws back the curtain on what’s really going on...2024-06-061h 02Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyElection Hot Take: Can Sunak save his campaign?Rishi Sunak is facing dismal polling and Nigel Farage out on manouevers. In our first Election Hot Take, George Osborne reveals the sense of resignation that has set in among Tory MPs. Is the only thing that can save the Tories now a massive policy play? George thinks they may be working something up on inheritance tax.Meanwhile in Labourland, the fall out from the Diane Abbott saga continues. Angela Rayner has stepped in to defend her, opening the door for the long-time Hackney MP to stand again. What does it reveal about the power Rayner...2024-06-0423 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyIs Rishi Sunak's election gamble paying off?After a faltering start in the rain, Rishi Sunak’s campaign seems to be gaining momentum. Is it enough to prove he was right to gamble on a snap election? While it might not all be plain sailing for the Conservatives, things have certainly been looking up as trouble brews in the Labour Party. Ed Balls thinks Keir Starmer's handling of Diane’s Abbott’s candidacy has been a “terrible mess”. Could it have real ramifications for his hopes at the polls? But elsewhere George Osborne thinks a nightmare could be brewing for the Tories i...2024-05-3055 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Election Questions SpecialEd Balls and George Osborne have election fever and won’t be stopped from answering your EMQs. How did George get the election date so wrong? Is the public too despondent with the state of politics to bother voting at all? And could the Liberal Democrats stun us all to become a credible opposition? Plus, George reveals what he thinks the Tories’ attack line on Keir Starmer will be, and Ed tries to nail him down on just who the incompetent junior minister in his treasury was…You could have been listening to this ep...2024-05-2730 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyThings Can Only Get Worse: Sunak’s Snap ElectionA snap election! Not quite George Osborne’s prediction of 14th November, Ed Balls is struggling to understand the logic that led Rishi Sunak to surprise, well, literally everybody with 4th July as the date of the next general election. Are good inflation numbers really enough to see the Conservatives to a better result than the formerly predicted disaster? George reveals Number 10’s thinking. As the battle is drawn, Ed and George discuss the seats to watch and the issues on the table - and of course, the ones that aren’t. And, they draw back the cur...2024-05-2355 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Truss, treasury officials and techxit?Why doesn’t Bristol have a mayor anymore? What do treasury officials actually do? And is there a reason we’re losing so many bright young tech experts to the West Coast of America?Plus, author Will Hutton wants to know if Ed Balls and George Osborne will take responsibility for their involvement in the economic crises of the twenty-first century, and in a podcast crossover, Sascha O’Sullivan of POLITICO’s Westminster Insider wants to know if we should be trying to find silver linings in Truss’s attempt to be different. Remember to...2024-05-2035 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyProtests, Presidents and Politics like it's 97! Keir Starmer, poster boy. The Labour leader’s new pledge card is here, with six key policies and a black and white photoshoot to woo the public. Is it all a bit retro? Well that depends who you ask: George Osborne would prefer a new approach, whereas Ed Balls reckons some solid Labour '97 nostalgia might just be what the party needs.Meanwhile, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary David Lammy is working hard to get himself out there on the world stage - and back in the good books of a certain former (and possibly future) US P...2024-05-1757 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Political Book ClubEd Balls and George Osborne are pleased to have been asked for book recommendations. Is this the start of a book club to compete with the likes of Richard and Judy? If so, George is bagsying his role in the duo now - and no, it’s not Richard. MP Greg Clark asks about the future of local mayoralties, and Sunday Times interviewer Decca Aitkenhead wants to know whether George is doing anything about his, ahem, selective memory. Plus, what on earth did the Cameron government see in Liz Truss all those years ago, and what’s cha...2024-05-1336 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyDefections, coalitions and China-UK relationsRishi Sunak lives to fight another day after some terrible local election results. But as he loses yet another MP to Labour, Ed Balls and George Osborne ask whether it might be time to play a new strategy and try acting the underdog.Meanwhile, whilst Labour had a markedly better weekend, it didn’t quite indicate the 1997-style landslide they might be hoping for in the next general election. Is Keir Starmer on track for a small majority? And if so, how should he manage it?And in foreign affairs, the UK is no...2024-05-081h 05Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyWill local elections bring down Sunak?It’s polling day. Ed Balls and George Osborne give their expert analysis on the importance of local elections: what contests do you need to look out for? And what do they reveal about Rishi Sunak’s political fortunes?Across the border, the Scottish National Party is in turmoil after First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned. Could this open the door to a Labour resurgence in Scotland?Speaking of, the person hoping to lead that resurgence is Keir Starmer. But how well do we really know the man hoping to be our next Prime Mini...2024-05-0259 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyPlanes, Trains and NationalismAfter two years, Rishi Sunak can finally celebrate a Rwanda victory as his bill passes in parliament - but Ed Balls and George Osborne can’t help noticing it’s been somewhat overshadowed by an announcement on defence spending. Is the government playing with fudged figures? And is it even worthwhile as far as voters are concerned?St George’s Day saw an unexpected new poster boy this week - and no, it’s not George, much to his chagrin. Keir Starmer is embracing his patriotic side. Ed and George weigh in on whether now is the righ...2024-04-251h 00Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: The Brexit Plots specialEd Balls and George Osborne were Inside the Room with Michael Gove last week to deep dive into the Brexit plots - and now they’re facing your questions on the moment that changed British politics forever. What happened to all the voters the EU referendum coaxed out of the woodwork? Are women ignored in the retelling of those tumultuous days of 2016? And what can historical parallels tell us about the inevitability of rejoining?Plus, GB News’ Chris Hope asks why George and David Cameron didn’t give themselves more time for their EU nego...2024-04-1537 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 3)The result is in, and in the words of David Dimbleby, ‘we’re out’. But whilst the Brexit referendum draws a line under the campaign period, it sets the stage for chaos in the lives of our insiders. In this final episode of 'Inside the Room: The Brexit Plots', Ed Balls and George Osborne grill Michael Gove on the Conservative leadership contest that followed David Cameron’s resignation, and what (or who) persuaded him to commit one of the great political betrayals of recent years.Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-fr...2024-04-1047 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 2)As the Leave and Remain campaigns get underway, it seems that the Remain camp has a clear lead. That is, until it doesn’t. In this second instalment of Inside the Room: The Brexit Plot, Michael Gove, Ed Balls and George Osborne take us behind the scenes of the ever-more-panicked campaign HQs as polling day draws in.Part 3 of 'Inside The Room: The Brexit Plots' is exclusively available to listen to now for subscribers to POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅Become a member of Political Currency Gold to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listen...2024-04-0841 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside The Room: The Brexit Plots (Part 1)Brexit was the issue that splintered British politics: Friendships were broken, political parties split, and a nation polarised by the EU referendum. We all know what the outcome was, but in this special miniseries, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by Michael Gove - the ultimate Leave campaign insider - to discover what really went on behind the scenes of the biggest political shakeup of the 21st century.In this first part of three, Ed, George and Michael take us back to the beginning of the Brexit campaigns and ‘inside the room’ as a formerly wate...2024-04-0447 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyBallots, the BBC and Buying BritishParliament may be heading into recess, but there’s little time for holidaying as the political parties are heading straight into local election campaigning after Easter. Ed Balls and George Osborne take stock of how those campaigns are shaping up, who and what to watch out for, and how the results might change the Westminster mood.Is the BBC in danger again? And this time it’s from inside. After Tim Davie’s remarks this week, Ed and George take a deep dive on their own history with Auntie. And as we approach the end...2024-03-2853 minBoundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterThe Absolute State... of F1With Christian Horner being a (allegedly) naughty boy and the FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem, also being a (allegedly) naughty boy, there is much to discuss and, frankly, a lot for F1 as a whole to put right. Join Ellie, Matt, Adam, and Boney as they return after a year's break to bemoan the absolute state of F1. #f1 #RBR #RedBull #controversy #equalityCheck out our socials! https://linktr.ee/bofd_podWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoundaryOfDisaster?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-03-081h 03Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQS: Boris' book, private planes and positive discriminationIs Boris Johnson's forthcoming book going to cause Rishi Sunak another headache? Is it acceptable for political leaders to take private planes? And does positive discrimination ever work in politics? Ed Balls and George Osborne answer these questions and more in our latest instalment of EMQs.Send your questions for future episodes to questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukFollow us on social media: @polcurrencyProducers: Rosie Stopher and Nathan CopelinProduction support: Miriam Hall Production Manager: Flick HeathExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford2024-02-2631 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyChaos in the CommonsChaos reigns supreme in Parliament this week after a tabled Labour amendment led to calls for Speaker of the House Lindsay Hoyle to resign. Is it really as big a deal as has been made out? Or is it a huge mess for the Speaker to overcome?Why isn’t the economy front and centre in this election year? It is on Political Currency! This week Ed Balls and George Osborne focus on housing policy. Will election battles be won on the greenbelt? And on Cameron-watch George’s mate David has been at the G...2024-02-221h 01Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Private school fees and public sackingsEd Balls and George Osborne answer more of your Ex-Minister’s Questions. Speaking of ex-ministers, Nick Boles, wants to know if there’s still an opportunity for anyone except Trump and Biden in the race for POTUS... And what about Labour’s proposed VAT on private school fees - will it cause a state school influx? Is the left a bit ‘male’ as George alleges? Ed isn’t convinced. Plus, they both revisit their experience of very publicly losing their jobs.Follow us on social media: @polcurrencyProducers: Rosie Stopher and Nathan Co...2024-02-1936 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Our next female PM & tea with Dr DreEd Balls and George Osborne are back with more of your questions. Is the minimum wage making life harder for businesses? Which party will our next female Prime Minister hail from? Does Keir Starmer have enough charisma to maintain his leadership? Ed and George also reveal their best ever celebrity meetings - although George’s turns out to be a little too hip for Ed. And if you’ve ever wondered if Ed considered dropping the ‘Balls’ - well, it emerges it could have been worse. Follow us on social media: @polcurrencyProducers: Rachel Ba...2024-02-1235 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyEMQs: Special Advisers, tuition fees and is the Barnett formula fair?Welcome to our first edition of EMQs - Ex-Ministers' Questions... see what we did there?. Every Monday, our ex-ministers will take your questions. Ed Balls and George Osborne will also hear from some influential and famous voices.In our first episode: did the Lib Dems agree to ditch their pledge on tuition fees during the coalition talks? What is the Barnett formula and is it fair? And why are Special Advisers such as Dominic Cummings so influential?To send in your questions for next week's episode, email questions@politicalcurrency.co.uk - we...2024-01-1531 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyInside The Room: The Coalition Talks (Part 1)To the shock of the whole country, the 2010 general election delivered a hung parliament. The result kick-started five days of arguments and negotiations as the real race to Number 10 began between Gordon Brown and David Cameron, with Nick Clegg as kingmaker. In this special episode, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by Danny Alexander, who was Nick Clegg's Chief of Staff and the Lib Dem lead negotiator during the coalition talks. George and Ed were also leading negotiations on behalf of David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The three take us 'inside the room' of the...2023-12-3033 minPolitical CurrencyPolitical CurrencyHOT TAKE: The Return of David CameronRishi Sunak has finally sacked Suella Braverman, and the reshuffle has opened the door for the most unlikely return to politics: David Cameron. In our first HOT TAKE bonus episode, Ed Balls and George Osborne - his closest political friend - brings us the inside scoop on our new Foreign Secretary.Email questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukFollow us on social media: @polcurrencyExec producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino SofosProducer: Rachel BalmerProduction Manager: Flick HeathPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production a...2023-11-1322 minBoundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterMatt Willis Returns to Coniston Powerboat Records Week 2023We're back! And Matt Willis heads back up to the Lake District for this year's Coniston Powerboat Records Week for the 2023 edition.The website for Coniston Power Boat Records week is: http://www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk/Their Twitter is: https://twitter.com/RecordsWeekGet the latest from us via our socials here: https://linktr.ee/bofd_podFollow the team on Twitter:Matthew Willis: https://twitter.com/NavalAirHistoryAdam Berry: https://twitter.com/AgrbezEllie: https://twitter.com/elliebo_Boney: https...2023-11-121h 09Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyDisgusting Covid WhatsApps, Starmer’s Gaza dilemma and Sunak’s AI adviserKeir Starmer has shifted his position on Gaza. But he’s still not calling for a ceasefire. Has this incident been a wake up call for the Labour party? George Osborne reveals that we’ll be hearing about some “shocking and disgusting” messages sent by Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings at the Covid inquiry next week. And we’re joined by Matt Clifford, Rishi Sunak’s representative for the AI Safety Summit. He’s warning of the need to avoid a “Three Mile Island” moment for AI.Email: questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukFollow us on social media...2023-10-261h 04Political CurrencyPolitical CurrencyHS2 in doubt, China spies and the triple lockAs Jeremy Hunt scrambles for pre-election tax cuts, the northern leg of HS2 is under threat and pensioners are facing a smaller raise in payments than they were expecting. Is the Chancellor making mistakes that will cost his party an important support base? And pressure is mounting on Rishi Sunak over allegations of a Chinese spy in parliament, but that's far from his only problem - with oil prices soaring, how can the Prime Minister make sure he keeps his inflation pledge?In this first episode of Political Currency, old rivals Ed Balls and George Osborne join...2023-09-1444 minFor the Plot PodcastFor the Plot PodcastChapter Six: The Books that Changed our LivesIn this week's reading episode of FTP, Kacie and Katie sit down with their list of books that changed their lives and got them into reading. From The Hunger Games to Harry Potter, Katie and Kacie claim everyone has had a wattled phase.. right?? BOOKS MENTIONED: Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Some of Us Are Very Hungry Now by Andre Perry Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne The Gentlemen Outlaw and Me by Mary Downing Hahn The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins After by...2023-08-0157 minRadio OtherRadio Other05 - CVS: The Corporation Of The Vast SantcumVikki gets their name back. Stringboards are made. Backrooms are explored. What could be next, dear listeners? Maybe a snack break. Ooh. I want pringles. STARRING Vikki Other - Finley Cole Ellie Richards - Spencer Dougherty CVS Employee - Everest Osborne Written, produced, and edited by Finley Cole (with emotional support from Everest Osborne) 2023-04-1518 minBoundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterGorgeous George Triumphant and There We Went AgainThe Sao Paulo Grand Prix had just about everything we wanted, a stunning Sprint Race, a battling Grand Prix with a surprise Polesitter and a fantastic debut Grand Prix victory for George Russell. But, as this is F1, we can't have nice things. Stupidity returned in the form of egotistic racing, F1 fandom growing ever more toxic, and Hazel couldn't join us to keep us in line. Join us while we dissect the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.You can catch our special episode about Coniston Records Week here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/8438df42Get...2022-11-161h 00Boundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterConiston Powerboat Records Week 2022Our very own Matt Willis ran off on his own to the Lake District and had a fantastic time at Coniston Powerboat Records Week 2022. While there, he met and interviewed many of the competitors, and this special episode is the fruit of his labours. Among his interviewees is Oban Duncan, a 16-year-old F4 boat racer with her eyes on a record or two.We hope he invites the rest of us next time...The website for Coniston Power Boat Records week is: http://www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk/Their Twitter is: https://twitter.com/RecordsWeek2022-11-151h 08Boundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterJapan, Too Much Money and Not EnoughMatt, Ellie and Boney look back on yet another race where once again, driver safety seemed to go off track like Carlos Sainz aquaplaning. The team also give their views on the Cost Cap and the demise of W-Series and how that reflects on motorsport and F1's drive for diversity.Get the latest from us via our socials here: https://linktr.ee/bofd_podSupport the pod on Patreon, where you can join us on Discord and get Merch! www.patreon.com/BoundaryofDisasterFollow the team on Twitter:Matthew Willis: https://twitter.com...2022-10-1452 minBoundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterHazel Officially Joins The Team! Plus Singapore Debrief, Silverstone Tickets, Budget Caps, Sustainable Fuels, the Female F3 Test and more!We are delighted to welcome Hazel Southwell as an official member of the team, and in this week's recap, Ellie takes the reigns as we delve into the Singapore GP, Adam's British GP Ticket 'Adventure', the potential budget cap breaches, and Hazel educates us on what the heck synthetic fuel is and what happened at the female F3 test. Join us!Get the latest from us via our socials here: https://linktr.ee/bofd_podSupport the pod on Patreon, where you can join us on Discord and get Merch! www.patreon.com/BoundaryofDisasterFollow...2022-10-051h 35Boundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterHazel Southwell returns! Alex Albon, the Monza non-Safe Safety Car, Max's Dominance and more.It has been a super busy week in motorsport, so Hazel Southwell returns to join Matt and Matt to discuss it all. We get into the news of Alex Albon's hospitalisation, the very not safe Safety Car in the Italian Grand Prix. We acknowledge Max Verstappen's dominance, Ferrari and Mercedes' strategy, the Vettel/di Grassi handbags and Hazel's involvement as it is kinda her fault...Get the latest from us via our socials here: https://linktr.ee/bofd_podSupport the pod on Patreon, where you can join us on Discord and get Merch! www.patreon...2022-09-141h 08Boundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterOur New Co-Host, Susie Wolff, F1 Ticket Prices and Our Spa PredictionsWe have a new Co-Host, Ellie Bone Osborne, who will be our new resident F2 expert and teach the boys what Tic Tok is. In this episode, we lament the news that Susie Wolff is stepping down from Venturi FE. The debate F1's ticket pricing, especially with the news of MGM Resorts' $100,000 package for the Vegas GP next year. Ellie brings us up to speed on F2's current crop, and we predict the Spa result this weekend. Boney goes bold with that one.Get the latest from us at the Boundary Disaster Twitter machine....2022-08-2450 minBoundary of DisasterBoundary of DisasterHazel Southwell on Racing in Saudi Arabia, Gen3 Formula E and what is going on at McLarenHazel Southwell is a leading light in motorsports journalism. With a special eye on Formula E from its inception, her reportage has covered much more than just the on-track action. Having been to the first Saudi Formula E race in 2019, Diriyah ePrix in Riyadh, Hazel's coverage took her to the streets and, in her return visits, has seen the impact of motorsport on the Saudi locals.In our very first episode, we are delighted to welcome Hazel for a very wide-ranging chat that covers the realities of racing in questionable places, the latest goings on in the...2022-08-101h 20Present and SoberPresent and SoberChristy Osborne: How to be Unashamedly You!22/02/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 38Christy Osborne: How to be Authentically You!This week's guest Christy Osborne is not only a great friend but a great coach to boot! On today's episode, we dive deep into authenticity and owning who you are - no matter how others react. For so many of us, this is a HUGE part of finding freedom from alcohol as we navigate the world of healthy boundaries and learning to trust ourselves again. Christy is full of energy and her contribution to the alcohol-free movement is beyond inspiring. Can't wait to see you there! 2022-02-221h 03The Changing Construction PodcastThe Changing Construction PodcastHow to be risk ready and win disputes in a post-pandemic worldIn this episode of 'Changing Construction', Mail Manager's Chris Smith talks to industry experts about what a post-pandemic world might look like, the absolute importance of proper contract management, an overview of how the 3 main threads of construction (time, quality and cost) will be impacted by the pandemic and add new dimensions to risks and disputes, and why preparation is more important than ever before. We're joined by Rob Horne, Partner at Head of Construction and Engineering Disputes & Risk, UK at Osborne Clarke, James Morris, Partner in the Construction & Engineering and International Arbitration practices at Mayer Brown...2021-06-1758 minFree Audiobook, Where Stories Come Alive, Take a DiveFree Audiobook, Where Stories Come Alive, Take a DiveCornish Cream Tea Wedding Audiobook by Cressida McLaughlinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 488571 Title: Cornish Cream Tea Wedding Author: Cressida McLaughlin Narrator: Bea Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 10:58:09 Language: English Release date: 05-27-21 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Holiday, New Adult Summary: A warm and wonderful read Womans Own Captivating Heat Magazine Beautiful heartwarming Zara Stoneley A wonderful ray of reading sunshine Heidi Swain A fun, summery read a little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories! Bella Osborne Love is in the Cornish summer air Wedding planner Ellie Moon is dreaming up the most beautiful bespoke...2021-05-2710h 58Exosphere RadioExosphere RadioPlanet Trance On Air (#PTOA256)Tracklist: 01.Air Project&Victor Special&A.L.Y.S. - In Your Eyes [Redux] 02.Daniel Skyver - Stay Close [Subculture] 03.Daniele Filaretti - Bright Sand [Aurora Melodies] 04.Allen Watts - Limitless (Steve Dekay Remix)[Critical Uprising] 05.Mark van Gear - Oxford Gray&Turquoise [Nahawand] 06.Michael Kaelios - Impact [Regenerate] 07.Nikolauss - 3rd Moon [Extrema Global Music] *Listener Choice* 08.Aly&Fila - Remember When [FSOE] 09.Chester Cat - Insane Again [Purrfekt Records] *Listener Choice* 10.Alex Di Stefano - Rolling Thunder [VII] 11.John O'Callaghan - Stresstest (John Askew Remix) *Listener Choice* 12.Raz Nitzan&Ellie Lawson - Beyond Time (Asteroid Remix)[Amsterdam Trance] 13...2020-04-201h 09Starting the ConversationStarting the Conversation075 | Making pals with fellow business owners - the highs, lows and awkward DM slidesThis week I am joined by iconic duo Ellie & Rachel (from The Business Proposal podcast) to chat about our experience of making business pals.  There's no denying that working by yourself can get lonely and finding people who 'get it' makes a huge impact... but what does making business friends look like when you're not sat across a desk from someone? How do you strike up conversation? Who sends the first text? Heck, how do you LEAVE a conversation when you're at an event? All these elements can feel tricky to navigate but do not f...2019-09-171h 10Story Etc.Story Etc.InteractionInterviews with Rhianna Pratchett, Ellie Gibson, Clancy Flynn, Matt Wieteska and Daryl Atkins. Also features a conversation between Eleanor Rushton and Asia Osborne of Oneohone Theatre as well as their episodic play The Lamb, and an extract from Blood Will Have Blood by Clancy Flynn. Produced and presented by Tom Crowley, Jenny Redmond and Eleanor Rushton. The supervising editor is Odinn Orn Hilmarsson, who also composed the music. Full episode notes can be found at storyetcpod.com2017-07-1300 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Chapter 3" S1E3 Legion Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS184The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert and Agent Lauren discuss the Legion season one episode “Chapter 3.” THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Legion “Chapter 3” Weekly Marvel News Feedback LEGION “CHAPTER 3” [03:20] CHAPTER 1 Chapter 3 aired February 22nd, 2017 on FX and earned a 1.04 rating. Legion was renewed for a second season on March 15th, 2017. Directed By: Michael Uppendahl - AGAIN (Last episode too) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0881461/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director 19 Credits Going Back to 2003 4 x Becker 1 x W...2017-06-2942 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Chapter 1" S1E1 Legion Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS180The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Haley, and Agent Lauren discuss the Legion premiere episode “Chapter 1.” THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Legion “Chapter 1” Weekly Marvel News Feedback LEGION "CHAPTER 2" [02:28] CHAPTER 1 Chapter 1 aired February 8th, 2017 on FX and earned a 1.62 rating. Legion was renewed for a second season on March 15th, 2017. Directed By: Noah Hawley http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1279638/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director 2 x Fargo 1 x Legion PRODUCER FOR: Fargo, Bones, and Legion2017-06-1559 minKaeno presents The Vanishing PointKaeno presents The Vanishing PointDj ArDao - The Vanishing Point Episode 453 Guest Mix01. Plumb – Need You Now (How Many Times) [Bryan Kearney Radio Edit] [Black Hole Recordings] 02. Venom One ft Sarah Howells – Rush (Allen & Envy Remix) [Future Sound of Egypt] 03. Tiny Ducks – Can’t Forgive You but I Can’t Breath Without You (Ken Plus Ichiro Remix) [R135 TRACKS] 04. Tenishia – Where Do We Begin (Sunset & Saad Ayub Remix) [ARVAS] 05. Roman Messer ft Eskova – Without You (Elite Electronic Remix) [Suanda Music] 06. Activa Presents Mekk – Twisted [Discover Dark] 07. Johan Ekman – What We Choose [In Trance We Trust] 08. ReOrder & Lee Osborne with Roxanne Emery – Where You Hide [Future Sound of Egypt] 09. Claire Willis – The Way You Are [Extrema Global Mu...2015-10-0659 minANDY\'s Trance PodcastANDY's Trance PodcastAИDY's Trance Podcast Episode 79 / Guest Mix : Skydriver (09.04.2014)01 • AИDY's Trance Podcast - Intro 02 John Newall - Santa Monica (Original Mix) 03 Bluefire - Dreamnasia (Photographer Remix) 04 Lee Osborne - Rise (Original Mix) 05 Abstract Vision- Rocket (Original Mix) 06 Bryan Kearney - Te Amo (Original Mix) 07 Adam Ellis - Velocity In French (Original Mix) 08 • Roman Messer Feat. Christina Novelli - Frozen (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix) [AИDY's Selection] 09 Chris Forward & Mace V Feat. Eva Kade - Next Day (Michael Retouch Remix) 10 Gareth Emery Feat. Bo Bruce - U (Bryan Kearney Remix) 11 ReOrder - Seven Colors (Original Mix) 2014-04-092h 00100 (with Andski - Live Set Reconstruction - Opening for Lee Osborne)- Andski - 01. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Intro Mix) 02. Heatbeat - Game Over 03. Mikkas & Amba Sheperd - Finally 04. Omnia vs Hardwell vs Above & Beyond vs Zedd vs Gareth Emery - Spaceman, Don't Slam The Saga Tonight (Andski F*cks Your Brain Edit) 05. Emma Hewitt - Rewind (Mikkas Remix) 06. Dada Life vs Sander van Doorn - Feed The Kangaroo (Selected 100 Edit) 07. Skrillex - Breakin A Sweat (Zedd Remix) 08. Tristan Garner vs Supermode - Tell Me Why Overdrive (Tristan Garner Mashup - Andski Reconstruction) 09. Shaun Gregory vs Zedd & Foxes - Liquid Clarity (Selected 100 Edit) 10. Ellie Goulding - Figure 8 (Andski Remix) 11...2013-05-0500 min089 (with Andski)- Andski - 01. Andski & tSefu - Comienzo (Lee Osborne Remix) [Pulsar Recordings] OUT NOW 02. Ashley Wallbridge & Audrey Gallagher - Bang The Drum (Omnia Remix) [AVA] 03. Ummet Ozcan - The Box [Reset] 04. Gareth Emery & Christina Noveli - Concrete Angel (Arnej Remix) [CDR] 05. Heatbeat - Arganda (Chris Schweizer Rockin Remix) [Captivating] 06. Omnia & IRA vs Above & Beyond - The Fusion Tonight (Chris Schweizer Mashup) [CDR] 07. Gabriel & Dresden feat Secret Panda Society - No Reservations (KhoMha Remix) 08. Above & Beyond feat Richard Bedford - On My Way To Heaven (Above & Beyond Club Mix) [Anjunabeats] 09. Lee Osborne - Yachtmaster [Lange] 10. Andy Moor & Sue McLaren - Fight The...2012-07-1000 minTrandance - The Greek Trance XperienceTrandance - The Greek Trance XperienceTrandance May 2011Now on air: :::Trandance May 2011::: Enjoy my mixed selection of the greatest uplifting and progressive Trance tracks! Playlist: 01. Andy Moor feat. Carrie Skipper - She Moves [AVA Recordings] 02. Cliff Coenraad - Booty Slam [High Contrast Recordings] 03. Cosmic Gate - Fire Wire [Black Hole Recordings] 04. John O'Callaghan & Timmy & Tommy - Talk To Me [Subculture] 05. Cosmic Gate - The Drums [Black Hole Recordings] 06. John O'Callaghan & Betsie Larkin - Save this Moment [Captivating Sounds Holland] 07. Mike Foyle pres. Statica - Headrush [Coldharbour Recordings] 08. Nash & Pepper - I Killed The Love [SoundPiercing] 09. Richard Durand feat. Ellie Lawson - Wide Awake...2011-05-3000 min