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Oxford Brookes UnscriptedFrom Beats to Harmony: How Our Music Preferences Evolve with Age with Shannon Skeffington and Dr Adam LonsdaleOxford Brookes PhD Student in Psychology, Shannon Skeffington and her project supervisor Dr Adam Lonsdale explore how our relationship with music changes as we age. While younger people often gravitate towards energetic genres, research shows that as we grow older, we tend to prefer more relaxing styles like classical and jazz. Additionally, our overall engagement with music declines over time, potentially due to busier lifestyles and a reduced need for emotional expression through music. Join us as we dive into the findings of a new study that investigates music preferences across a wider age range and seeks to uncover the...
2025-06-1738 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedResearch With, Not On: When Lived Experience Shifts the Story with Professor Jo Brett, Dr Georgia Cook, Dr Jenny Seddon, Dr Lucy McGeagh and Dr Fiona MatleyIn the second part of our conversation on patient and public involvement (PPI), Professor Jo Brett and Dr Georgia Cook return with Dr Jenny Seddon, Dr Lucy McGeagh, and Dr Fiona Matley to dig deeper into what meaningful involvement really looks like. They reflect on the complexities of inclusion, the emotional labour of co-production, and how lived experience can challenge-and ultimately strengthen-research. From difficult conversations to unexpected lessons, this episode is an honest look at the messiness, value, and ongoing learning involved in doing PPI well. You can explore this work wider by visiting: https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac...
2025-06-0913 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedResearch With, Not On: Why Patient and Public Involvement Matters with Professor Jo Brett, Dr Georgia Cook, Dr Jenny Seddon, Dr Lucy McGeagh and Dr Fiona MatleyIn this first of a special two-part take over on patient and public involvement (PPI), Professor Jo Brett and Dr Georgia Cook are joined by researchers Dr Jenny Seddon, Dr Lucy McGeagh, and Dr Fiona Matley to explore what meaningful involvement really looks like in health and social care research. Through reflections on real projects-from alcohol reduction and cancer care to prescription medication dependence-they share how lived experience shapes better research, and offer practical advice for those starting out. If you’re wondering how to embed PPI into your work-or why it matters-this is the episode to start with. You ca...
2025-06-0925 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedDepression, Stigma and the Public Eye: Why Perception Matters with Georgia-Mae Williams-SimsWhat happens when societal stigma shapes how we treat mental illness? In this episode of Oxford Brookes Unscripted Podcast Series, we explore the complex relationship between public attitudes and mental health treatment in the UK. Oxford Brookes undergraduate student, Georgia-Mae Williams-Sims, delves into her research on how stigma influences the perceived acceptability and necessity of antidepressants for adults experiencing depressive symptoms. From media narratives to personal experiences, we unpack the cultural forces that impact treatment decisions - and why it matters. Join us as we challenge taboos, confront misconceptions, and discuss how shifting perceptions can lead to more compassionate and...
2025-05-2146 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedPast, Present, Future: Rethinking Vernacular Architecture with Professor Marcel VellingaIn this episode of Oxford Brookes Unscripted Podcast Series, Professor Marcel Vellinga takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of vernacular architecture - buildings created by communities for their own needs, often without formal architects. He explains why these structures are much more than quaint relics; they embodied cultural identity, social values and sustainable design long before the term became popular. Marcel also explores how new technologies, climate change and the push to decolonise architectural discourse are reshaping our understanding of what architecture is - and who gets to define it. You can explore this work wider by...
2025-05-121h 04Oxford Brookes UnscriptedWhy Parent Education Should Be Every Youth Sport Organisation’s Next Priority with Dr Sam ThrowerIn this episode, we speak with Dr Sam Thrower, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, about the vital but often overlooked role that parents play in youth sport. Drawing upon over 10 years of experience, Sam explains how parent education and support interventions can have a powerful impact on young athletes' participation, long-term development, and performance in youth sport. From navigating the emotional highs and lows of competition to fostering open communication during the car journey home, this episode offers practical insights into building psychologically informed youth sport environments. You can explore this work wider by...
2025-05-0136 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedBanking on Health: Empowering Young People Through Food, Skills, and Community with Dr Shelly Coe and Dr Sarah-Louise MitchellIn this episode, we dive into Banking on Health – a project empowering young people and their families to cook nutritious, affordable meals while building essential life skills. Led by Dr Shelly Coe and Dr Sarah-Louise Mitchell, researchers at Oxford Brookes University, the initiative tackles the growing challenge of food insecurity and low nutritional literacy by delivering hands-on workshops in schools. We hear how the project is helping children understand the connections between food, health, and sustainability, and why practical, community-based education is key to long-term change. Tune in for inspiring stories, valuable insights, and a fresh perspective on what it me...
2025-04-2340 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedEvolving Skills for Sustainability: Bridging Education and Industry with Dr Karen Cripps and Charly CoxThe role of sustainability practitioners is evolving—so how can education and industry keep up? In this episode, we explore the shifting skill sets required for sustainability careers and what this means for workplace training and higher education. We discuss the importance of education-industry partnerships and how research informs both organisational strategies and teaching approaches. Speaking with Dr Karen Cripps, Senior Lecturer in Responsible Management and Leadership in the Oxford Brookes Business School, and Charly Cox, founder of Climate Change Coaches and Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Brookes Business School, we examine how institutions can align with the Principles of Re...
2025-04-1655 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedResearch with a Purpose: How Shape Commercialisation is Changing the Game with Dr Syahirah Abdul RahmenIn this episode of Oxford Brookes Unscripted, Dr Syahirah Abdul Rahman (Shera), Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, explores the transformative potential of commercialising SHAPE research - Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts for People and the Economy. She challenges misconceptions around commercialisation, explaining how it’s not just about profit but about creating sustainable, real-world impact. We discuss how SHAPE and STEM can work together, why a cultural shift in academia is needed, and how universities can support researchers in turning knowledge into practical solutions. With inspiring examples of successful SHAPE ventures, this episode highlights commercialisation as a powerful vehicle fo...
2025-03-2452 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedMarketing for Good: Creating Real Social ImpactOxford Brookes Research Area Lead and Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Dr Sarah-Louise Mitchell discusses her paper: Refocusing marketing effort to support net-positive social impact. How can marketing go beyond profit to drive real social change? In this episode, Sarah-Louise explores how nonprofits, local government, businesses and researchers can refocus their marketing efforts to achieve net-positive social impact. Drawing from her latest research, we discuss the Social Impact Pathway (SIP) framework, the challenges of measuring meaningful change, and the role marketing plays in tackling biodiversity loss, climate change, and social inequalities. Tune in to discover how impact-driven marketing can move beyond...
2025-02-1335 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedWho Pays for Policing Football? The Costly Debate Over Matchday Security With Dr Rich HesterWho really pays for policing football matches? In this episode, Oxford Brookes Lecturer in Criminology, Dr Rich Hester explores the complex world of special police services, cost recovery, and the ongoing tensions between football clubs and law enforcement. From high-risk fixtures to legal battles over policing costs, we dive into the challenges of keeping the game safe—and who should foot the bill. You can explore Rich’s wonder work on his staff page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/Richard-Hester
2025-02-1336 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedDigitising Motherhood: How the Pandemic Reshaped Maternal Healthcare with Dr Antonia MackayHow did the pandemic change the landscape of maternal healthcare? Senior Lecturer in Publishing at Oxford Brookes, Dr Antonia Mackay, explores the digitisation of maternal healthcare during COVID-19, revealing the challenges, unintended consequences, and lasting impact of shifting essential care to virtual platforms. From the increased role of surveillance in maternity services to the isolation felt by new mothers, Antonia discusses her research, personal experiences, and how a groundbreaking theatrical production brought these hidden stories to life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on technology, motherhood, and the future of maternal care. You can explore Antonia’s wider work on he...
2025-02-101h 00Oxford Brookes UnscriptedMind the Gap: Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Academic Libraries with Aaron Worsley-Burke and Helen WhittakerIn this episode, we explore efforts to embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into academic library collections and practices at Oxford Brookes University. From responding to Black and BIPOC students' requests for more diverse content, to the challenges of overcoming systemic biases, we discuss what’s been achieved, what still needs work, and the wider implications for libraries in the face of growing opposition to EDI initiatives. You can explore this work wider by visiting: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/library/resources-and-services/inclusivity-and-diversity
2025-02-1037 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedAging Behind Bars: The Untold Stories of Japan’s Elderly Prisoners with Dr Jason DanelyIn this thought-provoking episode, Dr Jason Danely, a reader in Anthropology of Japan at Oxford Brookes, shares his ethnographic research on the lives of elderly individuals affected by Japan’s prison system. From stories of social isolation and repeat incarceration to the transformative work of community organisations, Jason highlights the challenges of reintegration and the urgent need for a more compassionate approach to justice. Tune in to discover how aging, care, and societal structures intersect in unexpected ways. You can find out more about Jason’s wider work on his staff profile: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/jason-danely
2025-01-2032 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedEntrepreneurial Wellbeing: Balancing Business Success and Personal Fulfillment, with Dr Jeremy ZwiegelaarJoin us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurial wellbeing with Dr Jeremy Zwiegelaar, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Business at Oxford Brookes University. Explore the intricate balance between personal fulfillment and business success, and discover how strategies for wellbeing can empower small business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive. From navigating challenges faced by gender and immigrant entrepreneurs to understanding the role of societal impact, this episode sheds light on how wellbeing is a cornerstone of sustainable entrepreneurship. You can discover more about Jeremy’s wider work on his staff profile page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/je...
2024-12-161h 14Oxford Brookes UnscriptedMaking a SPLASH: advancing birthing pool use for labour and birth with Dr Ethel BurnsWe sit down with Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Oxford Brookes, Dr Ethel Burns, to discuss her pioneering research on water immersion during labor and birth. Ethel shares her insights into how water birth can significantly enhance the childbirth experience, offering clear benefits such as reduced medical interventions and increased maternal satisfaction. Join us as we explore the evidence behind water birth's positive impact on both mothers and newborns. Ethel also discusses the practicalities of implementing water birth practices in various healthcare settings and addresses common misconceptions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, an expectant parent, or simply interested in innovative...
2024-10-1856 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedGreening Occupational Therapy: From Theory to Practice in Planetary Health with Dr Tanya Rihtman and Ka Yan HessJoin us as we discuss the pioneering work of Ka Yan Hess, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, and Dr Tanya Rihtman, Principal Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Programme Lead, both in the Department of Sport Health Sciences and Occupational Thepary at Oxford Brookes, on integrating environmental reasoning and sustainability into occupational therapy education. This episode delves into their recent paper, exploring practical applications and the importance of planetary health in therapy practices. Discover how theory is being transformed into impactful practice for a sustainable future in healthcare. You can explore Ka Yan’s and Tanya’s wider word on thei...
2024-10-071h 00Oxford Brookes UnscriptedNurturing Minds: Tackling Trauma, Vulnerability, and Wellbeing in Education with Dr Jon ReidOxford Brookes Senior Lecturer in Child Development and Special Educational Needs/ Inclusion, Dr Jon Reid explores the critical issues affecting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, focusing on vulnerability, marginalisation, and the alarming rise in school exclusions. We also discuss the often overlooked emotional labor of teachers, their wellbeing, and the support they receive. Jon helps us to appreciate the significant emotional demands on teachers, the varying levels of support across schools, and the powerful role of compassion in education. You can find out more about Jon’s wider work on his staff page: https://www.br...
2024-09-2349 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedNavigating EU Migration Policies: Insights from Jordan and Ghana with Dr Zoe Jordan and Dr Cathrine TalleraasDr Zoe Jordan, Senior Lecture in the School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes, and Dr Cathrine Talleraas, Senior Researcher at the Chr. Michelsen Institute talk with us about the intricate relationship between European migration policies and their impact on countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our discussion centers on the paradox of EU efforts to reduce migration flows and increase returns, while migration is a crucial driver of economic development in these regions. Join us as we explore the findings of the ""Effects of Externalisation"" project, focusing on the experiences of Jordan and...
2024-09-1742 min
Not Fazed with Faye#010 - My Wedding Day! | Solo EpisodeJoin me in this special episode of 'Not Fazed With Faye' as I celebrate my first year anniversary with Mr. Iwan Lewis. I'll be sharing the emotional journey of finding my dream wedding dress, the inspiration behind the wedding aesthetic, and the very special people who helped make it all possible. Plus, you might catch a glimpse of the adorable Bao and Bear finding comfort in mum's dress. Don't miss out on this heartfelt and personal episode!Like, subscribe & share 🫶🏼This is the final episode of Season 1. We will be bac...
2024-09-0441 minNot Fazed with Faye#009 - Dr Dawn Harper shares Embarrasing Bodies secrets
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredible Dr. Dawn Harper on the show Not Fazed with Faye. We delved into her journey from receiving a "thanks but no thanks" phone call to becoming a renowned figure in the medical world. Dr. Dawn's anecdotes and insights had me in stitches, and her dedication to her work and her family is truly inspiring. We also got a glimpse into her personal life, including her rock of a husband, Jack. It was a joy to have her on the show, and I can't wait for you to tune in...
2024-08-2844 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedNavigating the Digital Wave: Executive Coaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Dr Brajesh BajpaiIn this episode we explore the profound impact of digitisation, stemming from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on executive coaching and the coaching industry. Dr Brajesh Bajpai, who is an accomplished executive coach discusses with us the broader impact of digitalisation on organiations and their leaders as well as the crucial role of executive coaches in guiding leaders through digital transformations. To discover more about today's talk and Brajesh’s wider research interests, you can visit Coaching in the Digital Age: Exploring Digitalisation's Impact on Executive Coaching: A Theoretical Framework and Proposed Agenda Shift | openEQUELLA (brookes.ac.uk) for Brajesh’s rece...
2024-08-281h 03Not Fazed with Faye#008 - Kate Living: Longevity ExpertToday's guest is an absolute powerhouse in the health and wellness world, and her energy is just infectious. We'll be diving into her journey, her expertise, and her insights from a lifetime seeking health & wellness wisdom. So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join us for a chat that's all about celebrating strong, amazing women. Kate Living will leave you feeling motivated and inspired.Like, subscribe & share 🫶🏼Hailing from Manchester, Kate Living is an Independent and Certified Supplements Specialist as well as a Qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist. Her journey began...
2024-08-231h 10Not Fazed with Faye#006 - Corie Mapp is a True Hero! Para-Bobsleigh ChampionJoin us for an inspiring and heartwarming interview with a true champion, Corie Mapp. In this episode of 'Not Fazed With Faye,' Corie shares his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and determination in the face of adversity. From his experiences on the battlefield to becoming a European Para-Bobsleigh Champion, to being the first Barbadian to ride on the Queen's Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour), Cori's story will leave you feeling empowered and motivated to live life as a champion. Reflecting on our conversation, I'm in awe of his strength as he not only...
2024-08-091h 04Oxford Brookes UnscriptedSecrets of Vogue House: Exploring the Untold Stories of Magazine Publishing with Dr Grant ScottOxford Brookes Subject Co-ordinator and Senior Lecturer of Photography, Dr Grant Scott discusses his new book: Inside Vogue House, and tantalises us with a selection of compelling stories from the 60 years history of this iconic institution. Grant does not describe himself as a photographer instead he sees photography as a tool to enable him to communicate visual storytelling. Grant hosts a weekly podcast series: A photographic life, which has over 300 episodes on the photographic industry. You can discover more about Grant Scott and explore his wider work by visiting his staff profile: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/grant-scott...
2024-07-3043 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedEmpowering Conversations: The Lung I-ACT Project's Potential for Optimising Discussions about Clinical Trials with Prof. Cathy Henshall, Dr Chris Dodd, and Ben LondJoin us for an insightful discussion on the Lung I-ACT project, a collaborative initiative between Oxford Brookes University and De Montfort University, funded by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Discover how this project is developing a vital resource to help Lung Cancer Nurses engage patients in conversations about clinical trial enrolment. Hear about key findings from focus groups with patients and nurses, and how these insights have shaped the resource, now ready for piloting in NHS hospitals nationwide. Learn how these efforts aim to boost recruitment rates and improve outcomes for lung cancer patients both now and in the...
2024-07-1851 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedSeeking Refuge: The Impact of New UK Asylum Laws on Vulnerable Claimants with Dr Alex PowellOxford Brookes Principle Lecturer in Law, Dr Alex Powell explains the changes to the UK asylum system introduced by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Illegal Migration Act 2023, alongside the controversial Memorandum of Understanding with Rwanda. These legal shifts have sparked significant debate, with some refugee organisations claiming the 'abolition' of the right to asylum and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees suggesting that the UK is breaching international law. Alex discusses the implications these changes have for asylum claimants, particularly those with specific vulnerabilities, most notably, how sexual and gender minority asylum seekers, may be disproportionately affected...
2024-07-051h 00Oxford Brookes UnscriptedSmall is beautiful: reflections on 50 Years of Impact on Society and the Environment with Dr Neal HarrisOxford Brookes Researcher, Dr Neal Harris shares his insights with Unscripted about E.F. Schumacher's influential book: Small is Beautiful, published over 50 years ago. Neal discusses his recently published special issue of the European Journal of Social Theory, which he co-edited. He explores how Schumacher's work continues to shape our understanding of sustainable growth, societal impact, and the pressing questions facing economists, climatologists, and sociologists today. You can discover the special issue and learn more about Neal's wider work by visiting his staff profile: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/neal-harris
2024-04-2323 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedWell-being and words: the transformative power of poetry with Dr Dinah RoeOxford Brookes Researcher, Dr Dinah Roe founded the Poetry by Carers project, a series of free online workshops designed for people with caring responsibilities, to create a space for carers to come together and amplify their voices in an accessible and creative way. Dinah talks to Unscripted about the origins of this project from her research interests in Christina Rossetti. You can learn more the Poetry by Carers project on the website https://carerspoetry.org/ you can also explore Dinah's work by visiting her staff profile https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/dinah-roe If you are interested in taking...
2024-03-2022 min
The Tuesday Show PodcastS5E6: Trigger Warning: May Contain Nuts!Get ready for another hilarious episode of The Tuesdays Show Podcast, where your hosts CJ Brookes and Ted James bring you a few laughs, great music, and plenty of fun!Join CJ and Ted as they chat about everything from their favourite drinks to silly projects like making Family Guy-style cutaways. They'll dive into random topics like mindfulness, ASMR, and even how spreadsheets can be surprisingly useful (who knew?).But let's keep it real – this isn't a health and wellness podcast. CJ and Ted are here to have a good time, and that means indulging in their fa...
2024-02-201h 04Oxford Brookes UnscriptedUntapped Truths: The Sobering Connection Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer with Dr. Emma DaviesOxford Brookes researcher, Dr. Emma Davies has identified that a multi-pronged approach is needed to raise awareness of the link between breast cancer and alcohol consumption to support women who want to cut down or quit. Emma talks to Oxford Brookes Unscripted about this study. You can learn more about Emma's project on her website: https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/alcohol-and-breast-cancer/home You can join the conversation by completing the survey: https://brookeshls.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIvN0DR9Yh2HWCi You can find out more about Emma and her wider work on her staff profile...
2024-02-1532 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedUntapped Truths: Personal Perspectives with Dr. Emma DaviesOxford Brookes researcher, Dr. Emma Davies talks to Oxford Brookes Unscripted again to further unpick her work on raising awareness of the link between breast cancer and alcohol consumption to support women who want to cut down or quit. We hear from several of Emma's project participants as they talk about their experiences. You can find out more about this project at: https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/alcohol-and-breast-cancer/home You can join the conversation by completing the survey: https://brookeshls.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIvN0DR9Yh2HWCi You can find out more about Emma's wider...
2024-02-1539 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedWorld Wildlife Conservation DayIn celebration of World Wildlife Conservation Day we talk with Professor Anna Nekaris, who is a Professor of Primate Conservation and Anthropology as well as Lead in Public Engagement with Research at Oxford Brookes University. Anna, takes us on a journey through her research in nocturnal primates, why she was interested in conservation and in particular the human element of conservation, as well as the ways that Oxford Brookes has contributed to conservation, including highlighting the many successful alumni of the primate conservation courses at Brookes. Anna concludes by sharing with us how we can all actively contribute to conservation...
2023-12-0409 min
The Intuitive RisingWelcome to the PodcastWelcome to The Intuitive Rising Podcast!
I’m your host Amy Brookes. Up until about 5 years ago, l I just your average 30 something mom of 3. After the sudden loss of my father, my life changed forever and the rising within me began to rumble.
Although so much as changed in the last 5 years, it all feels familiar. As if I’m simply remembering who I always was, underneath it all.
That remembering has led me to embrace my gifts as an evidential psychic medium, past life reader, higher self channel , Usui Holy Fire New Ear...
2023-01-2018 min
Books with BrookesApril 2022 Book Club Discussion: The Rose Code by Kate QuinnIn another special LIVE book club episode, seven Books with Brookes members join to discuss The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. This WWII historical fiction follows the friendships and dramas of three female code-breakers at the infamous Bletchley Park. This book was a hit! Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2022-04-2935 minBooks with BrookesWe Begin at the End by Chris WhitakerIn this very special LIVE book club episode, five Books with Brookes members join to discuss We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. This dense, genre-bending Western/thriller/murder mystery/family drama came with rave reviews. The book club found much to discuss! Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2022-04-011h 00Books with BrookesDecember 2021 Book Club Discussion: Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha ChristieBrookes goes solo on this short episode while everyone is on holiday vacation to discuss the December 2021 book club book, Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie. The 19th book in the Hercule Poirot series, this Christmas crime drama stars the Lee family and their many secrets and insecurities. The ultimate holiday whodunnit! Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-12-3117 minBooks with BrookesInterview with an Audiobook DirectorBrookes interviews Ruth Lichtman, an accomplished audiobook director at Penguin Random House Audio who has worked with top talent like Nick Offerman and Phoebe Robinson. Learn more about Ruth on her website: https://www.rflichtman.com/audio Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-12-1042 minBooks with BrookesThe Blue Lady by Bob MayA fun interview with Bob May (that’s right - Brookes’s dad!) author of The Blue Lady, a hot, humid tale of three brief days in 1959. For more information or to order a copy of The Blue Lady, visit: https://bobmayauthor.com/ Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-11-1235 minBooks with BrookesWhich is Better: the Book or the Movie?Happy Season Three of Books with Brookes! To kick off the new season, several members of the Books with Brookes book club join to discuss iconic books that became movies and debate which one is better; the book or the movie? Duos include: The Shining, The Hunger Games and Jurassic Park. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-10-1548 minBooks with BrookesAuthor Interview: Tracey Lange on We Are the BrennansTracey Lange, the author of our August 2021 Books with Brookes pick, We Are the Brennans, joins the podcast! We talk about her incredible first-time publishing experience with Celadon Books and ask a bunch of questions about her incredible novel, which received thumbs up all around from book club members in August. Books with Brookes is part of the Press Play Podcast Network. The show is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-09-1743 minBooks with BrookesAugust 2021 Book Club: We Are the Brennans by Tracey LangeWe Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange is all about family so, appropriately, Brookes’s MOM joins the podcast to discuss! This brand new release from Celadon was a Book of the Month debut pick for July and has been receiving extremely positive reviews worldwide. Look out for an interview with the author in a separate episode in September. Read along and listen in! Books with Brookes is part of the Press Play Podcast Network. The show is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more infor...
2021-08-3135 minBooks with BrookesThe Delia Owens (Where the Crawdads Sing) Scandal / ControversyWhere the Crawdads sing is an epically popular, beloved modern novel. The Books with Brookes book club read it in 2019 and you can hear our episode on it in Episode 3. However, it’s come to light fairly recently that Delia Owens - and her husband Mark Owens - have a dark and dangerous past, the influence of which can be felt and read in her New York Times bestseller. As it turns out, Mark and Delia Owens are wanted for questioning by the Zambian government for the 1996 death of an alleged poacher, whose shooting was caugh...
2021-08-1344 minBooks with BrookesRe- Broadcast from March 2020 Book Club: The Firm by John GrishamCarrie and Nick join Brookes virtually for a monthly book talk on the legal thriller that established the genre and launched the career of a legend: The Firm by John Grisham. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-07-0951 minBooks with BrookesYou Want me to Read WHAT?!..Eve and Julie from Book Dreams, a podcast for everyone who loves books and misses English class, join Brookes for a joint mini episode. Brookes, Eve and Julie assign each other books to read this month that they wouldn’t ordinarily recommend. The selections are diverse and interesting and maybe… “weird?” Come back next month to hear the discussion! https://www.bookdreamspodcast.com/ For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
2021-05-1420 min
Post-Growth Australia PodcastTasmanian Perspectives Part 1: Tania BrookesThe ‘Tasmanian Perspectives’ series of PGAP examines the lives, projects and perspectives of Post-Growth game changers who have left the mainland to start a new life in Tasmania. What made them decide to jump the Bass Strait? How is it all working out for them? Should you follow by example and make the move yourself? For the first episode, PGAP had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Tania Brookes from the Reseed Centre in Penguin.
Tania Brookes is an indigenous Maori woman living on Palawa country in lutruwita, Tasmania, Australia. Currently Tania is the Administrator for the Comm...
2021-05-0558 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedDr Steenberg on Her Research into Gladiatorial Imagery in the MediaIn this instalment, Lindsay Steenberg discusses her research into gladiatorial imagery in the media and the recent release of her book on the subject, Are You Not Entertained? Mapping the Gladiator in Visual Culture. She also guides the listener through the paradoxical pleasures of the contemporary action cinema as part of her new project on the fight scene. Dr Lindsay Steenberg, BA (hons), MA, PhD, Cert HEP, SFHEA Lindsay Steenberg is Reader in Film Studies at Oxford Brookes University where she co-ordinates their graduate programme in Popular Cinema. She has published numerous articles on violence and gender in postmodern and...
2021-03-0341 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedDr Pink on His Research and The Science Behind MetaGuideXDr Ryan C Pink PhD MSc BSc (hons) AFHEA After completing an Msc in Medical Diagnostics and Molecular biology PhD on dietary linked Oesophageal cancer in developing world South Africa, he worked for industry around Europe on a 6 million Euro point-of-care early diagnostic cancer tool, which lead on to working on an early cancer diagnostic tool for the International Technology Research Institute, Taiwan. Ryan went to Oxford Brookes as a Research Fellow in 2009 to set up primary blood cell culture and gene profiling in partnership with WIMM, University of Oxford and The Babraham Institute, Cambridge. Ryan is now a Senior...
2021-02-1050 minBooks with BrookesBrookes’s Top 10 Books of 2020Brookes recommends her Top 10 Books of 2020 to fill out your 2021 reading wish list. Recommended reads include: Dear Edward by (previously recommended in Season 2, Episode 6), The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and The Book of Longings. https://pressplaypodcasts.com/
2021-01-1329 minBooks with BrookesNovember 2020 Book Club: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DaréBooks with Brookes member Carrie joins Brookes as we broaden our horizons discussing this gorgeous, heartbreaking book set in Nigeria.
2020-12-0249 minBooks with BrookesOctober 2020 Book Club: Those Across the River by Christopher BuehlmanBooks with Brookes member Emily joins Brookes so they can scare each other with this spooky southern story featuring monsters in the woods.
2020-10-2844 minBooks with BrookesWhat You Should Read This #SpookySznBroadway actor and horror genre enthusiast, John Rapson, convinces Brookes (and you) that scary books are beautiful and you should read them, especially this October. Plus, book recommendations! October 2020 Books with Brookes pick is Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman. Read along and listen in!
2020-10-1435 minOxford Brookes UnscriptedOxford Human Rights Festival on Oxford Brookes UnscriptedOUR AIM is to raise awareness of human rights issues through the arts including informative films, performances, talks, workshops, and exhibitions. FOUNDED in 2003 the Festival was initiated by Brookes University postgraduate students on the MA in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) which is supported by the Centre of Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) within the school of Architecture. THE FESTIVAL IS CURATED AND LED by students and the organising committee which is open to all undergraduates, postgraduates, staff and academics across the university. 2020 THEME is RESILIENCE. Through film, art and talks the 18th Oxford Human Rights Festival shares the voices...
2020-09-2839 minBooks with BrookesApril 2020 Book Club: Whisper Network by Chandler BakerErica joins Brookes for our monthly book talk on the #metoo movement murder mystery, Whisper Network, that took book clubs by storm in 2019.
2020-05-0149 min
Unlocking CreativitySpecial Q&A | How To Be Creative Whilst in LockdownOn this special edition of the Unlocking Creativity podcast, listeners of the show send in their questions about how to be creative and stay creative whilst in lockdown and living in these socially distant times. Three of the many questions we’ll be answering in this episode include: How to find new inspiration whilst locked down and working in isolation. What to do with all those projects we were planning on doing before the pandemic began. And how creativity can make an impact in the world around us, regardless of the industry.
2020-04-1500 minUnlocking CreativityDerren Brown | Mentalist & Illusionist | Original ThinkingDerren Brown is best known for his mind-altering stage shows and Netflix TV specials. By mixing mentalism, magic, illusion, suggestion, hypnotism and suggestion, Derren’s performances are always innovative, distinct and continually push boundaries. So often surrounded in secrecy, what you're about to find out is the creative process that goes into developing some of his most famous stage shows and effects. Most people ask Derren Brown how his performances are done but what you’re about to discover is even better - how he creates them in the first place. This episode of Unlocking Creativity is packed full of r...
2020-03-2900 min
ConnectedVision PodcastHear Matt and Brookes share the vision for, "Connected," a brand new Podcast from City Collective Church.
2020-03-2011 min
Books with BrookesCOVID-19 Update Episode + March Book AnnouncementWhat a world. An update on Books with Brookes Pandemic Book Club plus information on our March book, The Firm by John Grisham. Reading is a healthy escape from this madness. Let’s read together!
2020-03-1800 minBooks with BrookesFebruary 2020 Book Club: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonCharlie joins Brookes for our monthly book talk on the “new adult” political romance, Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. We cried, we laughed, we played “hot or not.”
2020-02-2845 min
WoCo Radio: The Women's Health Company PodcastUse Your Words.Join host, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Girl Health Co., Brookes Vaughan, as she chats with her dear friend, Lindsey Warren, about infertility, adoption, loss, faith, running a successful business, the value of words, and SO MUCH MORE. Lindsay is a wife, mom, successful business owner of the handcrafted jewelry company, Stamped and Finch, curator of words, lover of Jesus and Pure Barre, and all out incredible friend. Enjoy today's "not-so-ordinary" conversation with Brookes and Lindsay.
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2020-02-0558 minBooks with BrookesJanuary 2020 Book Club: The Immortalists by Chloe BenjaminLaura joins Brookes to hash out the answers to some of life's biggest questions for January's book talk on The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. If someone could tell you the day that you’ll die… would you want to know? Discuss.
2020-01-3151 minBooks with BrookesFebruary 2020 Book AnnouncementIn this minisode, Brookes reveals the February 2020 book club book! Why she picked it, interesting tidbits, and a read of the back cover. No spoilers! Read along and listen in.
2020-01-1707 minBooks with BrookesBonus Book! Less by Andrew Sean GreerBi-coastal Books with Brookes member, Laura Nedbal, joins the podcast to discuss heartbreak, travel and aging gracefully in the 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner, Less by Andrew Sean Greer.
2020-01-1050 minBooks with BrookesDecember 2019 Book Club: A Christmas Memory by Truman CapoteDerek is back on the podcast with Brookes to talk southern writing, the sounds and smells of the holidays, and our love of great prose about dogs.
2019-12-2052 min
Network Marketing Ninja Podcast With Frazer BrookesHow To Handle Objections With Simon Brookes aka Dad - Episode 035In this episode Frazer is joined by his Dad, Simon Brookes who has taught him all of the fundamentals of Network Marketing. They talk about the beginning of Simon's journey, how he got started and handle the 3 most common objections that people deal with in the profession. This action packed podcast should not be missed! Let Frazer know what your biggest takeaway was. Screenshot the episode on your device, and tag Frazer @frazerbrookesonline - if you got value SUBSCRIBE and leave a positive review! Support the show
2019-12-1627 min
Network Marketing Ninja Podcast With Frazer BrookesHow To Handle Objections With Simon Brookes aka Dad - Episode 035Frazer is joined by his Dad, Simon Brookes, as they go over some of the most common objections.
2019-12-1627 minBooks with BrookesNovember 2019 Book Club: The Alice Network by Kate QuinnCarrie and Nick join Brookes to talk spies, world wars, love, courage and bravery in this best-selling historical fiction read for November, The Alice Network.
2019-11-291h 07Books with BrookesBest Books with Strong Female CharactersBrookes discusses what constitutes a “strong female character” in fiction and recommends a few books that feature them. Great holiday gift ideas. No spoilers!
2019-11-2221 minBooks with BrookesBonus Book! Commonwealth by Ann PatchettChelsea and Tucker join Brookes for a divisive book talk of this intimate 2017 Ann Patchett release about cause and effect, responsibility and familial relationships. Listen in and draw your own conclusions.
2019-11-081h 01Books with BrookesAuthor Interview: Dane Huckelbridge on Castle of WaterDane Huckelbridge, author of our July book, Castle of Water, calls Brookes from Paris to talk all things writing, reading and running low on contact lenses.
2019-11-0139 minBooks with BrookesOctober 2019 Book Club: The Shining by Stephen KingTucker and Beth join Brookes for a spooky discussion of horror hero Stephen King’s classic story, The Shining. Happy almost-Halloween!
2019-10-251h 10Books with BrookesBonus Book! If We Were Villains by M.L. RioDerek joins Brookes to discuss this perfect spooky season Halloween read, If We Were Villains. The students at the fictional Dellecher Shakespeare Conservatory present many moral and philosophical quandaries, over which we must mull.
2019-10-181h 02Books with BrookesLet’s Talk about Stephen KingThe Books with Brookes book club is reading The Shining this month. Brookes checks in on your reading progress and talks about all things horror hero, Stephen King.
2019-10-0419 minBooks with BrookesSeptember Book Talk: The Great Believers by Rebecca MakkaiBooks with Brookes member Chelsea joins Brookes to talk all things The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai. A Pulitzer Prize finalist, this book provides lots of love for the great city of Chicago, characters who feel like friends, and an intimate look at the experiences of HIV positive people in the 1980s.
2019-09-2752 minBooks with BrookesBonus Book! Castle of Water by Dane HuckelbridgeBooks with Brookes book club members Laura and Tracey join to discuss plane crashes, wearing contacts and how octopuses are the devil.
2019-09-201h 05Books with BrookesOctober 2019 Book AnnouncementBrookes announces what Books with Brookes book club will read for October 2019. Read along, listen in!
2019-09-1308 minBooks with BrookesSep 2019 Reading Check-In: The Great BelieversBrookes does a minisode on the FIRST HALF of The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai for September 2019 book club. Spoilers through page 204.
2019-09-0627 minBooks with BrookesAugust 2019 Book Club: Howl’s Moving CastleIn which Brookes is joined by Amber and Chelsea to discuss the 1986 fantasy novel, Howl’s Moving Castle. This book is the inspiration behind the hit Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki of the same name.
2019-08-3059 minBooks with BrookesAuthor Interview: Bob May on Have Fun Dammit!Brookes is joined by her dad, Bob May, to talk about his new book, Have Fun Dammit! A Humorous Guide to Putting up with Parents Kids and Pets - available at havefundammit.com.
2019-08-2331 minBooks with BrookesBonus Book! Everything, Everything by Nicola YoonMaggie and Meredith join Brookes to reminisce about their first kisses, talk online dating and a dissect a BIG TWIST in Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.
2019-08-161h 04
Books with BrookesBonus Book! Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensBooks with Brookes members Beth and Carrie join Brookes for a lively discussion of this “sensual” read that some book club members called “nature porn.”
2019-08-091h 17
Books with BrookesSep 2019 Book AnnouncementBrookes announces the September 2019 Books with Brookes book club read. Read along, listen in!
2019-08-0904 min
Books with BrookesWelcome to the Books with Brookes PodcastBrookes of the Books with Brookes monthly book club explains what the heck we’re doing on this virtual monthly book club podcast. Hello!
2019-08-0602 min
Character Select"Interdimensional Jesters" - Character Select #19Episode 19
Featuring our new theme song by We Bare Bears storyboard artist Louie Zong! Thanks Louie!
To see the final product: https://youtu.be/HlkotHr9JHA
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early...
2018-01-0627 min
Character SelectCompetitive Kinectimals - Character Select #17Episode 17
To see the final illustration, head over to: https://youtu.be/kjZvwoixovA
In which we create a need to repurchase a Kinect.
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the...
2017-11-1821 min
Character SelectDEFINITELY Not Mario - Character Select #16Episode 16
To view the final illustration, head over to: https://youtu.be/lguPkP53k_8
In which we had 3 ideas each that the other didn't know about and somehow we ended up with THIS character. Oh and they definitely aren't Mario. Also I'm taking money from developers. :/
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to...
2017-11-1324 min
Character SelectMy Wife Tay Special-Guest Hosts on Ep #15: 60,000 Whipcream Pies!Episode #15
Tay joins me while Mark's away, and we manage to make a rather silly character!
Watch the final illustration timelapse and bio here: https://youtu.be/wXk7XcTSjs4
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes...
2017-10-2726 min
Character SelectKicked Out of the eSports - Episode #14Episode 14
To See the Final Art & Bio for this character: https://youtu.be/WxV5g-LyXUU
Sometimes a character that's hard to create becomes easy to hate. Even if they were kicked out of eSports. Join us as we shamble together my second least-favorite character of all time.
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end...
2017-10-1320 min
Character SelectAdult Bjorn - Episode #13Episode 13
A great episode to jump onto as it's like the quintessential Character Select episode.
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On Social:
Mark...
2017-10-0616 min
Character SelectNow You're Thinking with Puddles! - Character Select #12Episode 12
Watch the art timelapse and bio here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_woMU1GGtlQ
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On Social:
...
2017-09-2319 min
Character SelectHistory Has it's Eyes On YouEpisode 11
View the final Art and shownotes: https://youtu.be/etOvatR4eOQ
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On Social:
Mark - http://twitter...
2017-09-0825 min
Character Select"Prawn Date"Episode 10
We made it to 10 episodes despite everyone believing we could!
To see the final art & bio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C8ED6UCSq4&t=134s
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a...
2017-09-0118 min
Character Select"Millenials Are Ruining the Strawberry Industry"Episode 9
To see the final art & bio: https://youtu.be/7aBzotEHh7U?t=24m
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On Social:
2017-08-2122 min
Character SelectJust a TorsoEpisode 8
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On Social:
Mark - http://twitter.com/lispybun
Brookes - http://twitter.com...
2017-08-1800 min
Character Select"Sneaky Pigs!"Episode 7
To see the finished art & bio: https://youtu.be/Eu3COH-PPyI?t=24m57s
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On Social:
2017-08-1700 min
Character Select"Mars Needs Meatloaf"Episode 6
For the final art & bio: https://youtu.be/zjVEzfy8LK8?t=20m58s
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon.com/bageldenizen
On...
2017-08-1700 min
Character Select"Greetings, Fellow Kids"Episode 5
For the final art & bio: https://youtu.be/nHg2F4z-N9c?t=19m51s
Probably the most fun we've had making an episode yet.
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week...
2017-08-1700 min
Character Select"My Ex-Terminator"Episode 3
To see the final art and bio: https://youtu.be/ay0aDQ27EJc?t=20m53s
Housekeeping:
Interpretate it
Neversoft, not NC Soft
Other Housekeeping:
1. Thar be dragons (in your house, take care of them)
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final...
2017-08-1700 min
Character Select"I've Never Heard of Bubsy"I've Never Heard of Bubsy
See the final Character Art at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KFoZ0L-zds&t=725s
On Character Select, we take a break each week from making real video games to come up with a ridiculous game character on the spot, including their gameplay mechanics, backstory, just like a character from a competitive multiplayer game. Be sure to watch to the end to see the character's final illustration, bio, and moves!
If you want to hear new episodes a week early, and support the show:
http://patreon...
2017-08-1700 min
Europe Japan Research Centre PodcastsTranslating Bashō[Recorded 19th October 2016] Following their acclaimed art and poetry exhibition, ‘Sketches from the Poem Road’, shown in the Glass Tank this June and July, Isao Miura and Chris Beckett return to Oxford Brookes University to discuss some of the ways that words can be translated into visual and textual images. Translation in its broadest sense not only improves our appreciation of old texts, but can lead us to create exciting new multi-media work out of the old. The Japanese call this process uta makura, a sort of literary pilgrimage that prompted Bashō to set out on a long risky journey in th...
2016-10-191h 21