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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For3. A Nativity to Die For — Gold, Frankincense... and MurderIn the final episode of Dan’s three-part retelling of the Nativity we enter the gospel of Matthew, as we explore the story according to him. Matthew is all about Jesus’s royal line so expect kings, royalty and great gifts. Plus, the notorious King Herod beckons - one of the most formidable and dangerous tyrants in the whole region.
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2025-12-2331 min
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For2. A Nativity to Die For — Away in a mangerThe story continues as the holy family make their way to Bethlehem for a Roman census. Along the way they meet classic characters from the Nativity including an inn keeper and some shepherds who, while watching their flocks, get jump scared by an angel into going to visit a baby in a manger. But why is Luke, the gospelist, telling us all this? Who is the Jesus Christ he is trying to present in this gospel?
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2025-12-1627 min
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For1. A Nativity to Die For — Surprise!Dan kicks off a new three part series with a retelling of the biblical tale of Mary, Joseph and the whole Gospel-featuring Nativity crew, asking questions about why they say what they say - why sometimes they agree, and sometimes they disagree.
In this first episode we meet a peasant girl called Mary who gets jump scared by an angel and thereafter has quite a lot of information to get her head around. First on the list is learning she’s pregnant despite being a virgin and having to explain this fact to her carpenter husband…
Wan...
2025-12-0931 min
Broadcast UnscriptedAI: Risk versus RewardIn the latest episode of Broadcast Unscripted, we discuss AI in the media industry. As well as talking about the opportunities it presents to make processes more efficient, we also tackled some of the risks, such as how do we spot deep fakes, something that is especially relevant right now with a number of elections happening across the world. We also ask whether AI is having a negative impact on sustainability, something which has become front and center for many across the industry. Helen Weedon, Managing Director, Radical Moves is joined by: Jane Sung, CEO, Ci...
2024-06-0436 min
Canada Reads American StyleBook Chat #17Rebecca and Tara share their latest reads and links to their new feature on YouTube: Reading From Our Shelves!
Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle):
Somehow by Anne Lamott
Imagining Imagining: Essays on Language, Identity & Infinity by Gary Barwin
Autokrator by Emily A. Weedon
I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity by Izzeldin Abuelaish
James by Percival Everett
The Last Slave Ship: The True Story of How Clotilda Was Found, Her Descendants, and an Extraordinary Reckoning by Ben Raines
Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston
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2024-05-1453 minBroadcast UnscriptedNAB '22 What I missed and the future of trade showsIn the latest Broadcast Unscripted Podcast from Radical Moves, we discuss the recent NAB Show. Helen Weedon is joined by Johan Bergström, Head of Marketing at Codemill, Chris Clarke, CEO of Cerberus Tech, and Nick Pearce, Co-founder of Object Matrix. As well as discussing what happened at this year’s NAB and the feeling on the show floor, we talk about what was missing, how tradeshows can improve, and what lessons IBC can learn in time for the event in September. We also have some ideas for IABM to further its already good presence for members at these eve...
2022-05-0931 min
Net Zero Heating ShowEpisode 4: Biofuels and their place in the road to Net ZeroThis episode of the Net Zero Heating Show explores an alternative low carbon heating solution – biofuels. Helen Rishworth, Grant UK’s Assistant Marketing Manager, is joined by Neil Sawers, Commercial Technical Manager at Grant UK, Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, and John Weedon, Director of Mitchell & Webber Ltd, to discuss the role biofuels can play in helping decarbonise hard to heat homes. What’s discussed:What are biofuels and where do they sit in the road to Net Zero?Field trials researching the use of HVO in oil boilersWhat needs to be done to pers...
2022-03-0250 min
You're BookedClare Mackintosh - Shelf IsolationIt's another Shelf Isolation bonus episode this week, where we peruse the bookshelves of a favourite author from a safe distance. This week it's a ridiculously entertaining chat with the wonderful Clare Mackintosh. Clare is the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of ILet You Go, Let Me Lie and her latest After The End. We talked to her about providing a retirement home for books, her secret library, Just William and who, from books, she'd hate to be locked down with.PLEASE GIVE:Minnesota Freedom FundStop Hate UK...
2020-06-0343 min
Smith & Waugh Talk About SatireEP.3 - Satire & the Novel What is the difference between a satirical novel and a novel with satire in it? Adam and Jo are joined by Dr Helen Williams (Northumbria University) to talk about one of the best known satirical novels of all time: Laurence Sterne’s The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent.
In this episode Adam and Jo and Helen talk about:
A Cock and Bull Story
Alan Partridge
Alexander Pope
Austen, Northanger Abbey
Charles Dickens
Charlotte Brontë
Comedy
Form
François Rabelais
George and Weedon Grossmith, The Diary of a Nobody
Henry Fielding, Shamela
Henry Fielding, Joseph Andrews
...
2019-08-1221 min
Level Up HumanEpisode 22 - Beards for AllLorcan McGrane joins Simon Watt to judge suggestions for future humans by Helen Arney and Tony Bjourson.
The panel discuss fecal transplants, and then more about fecal transplants. There is talk of beards for all, and we find out why Helen Arney's ukelele never gets any bigger.
Our theme music was written and performed by Laurence Owen. Graphics by Theo Weedon, web design by Ian Bridgeman and support from the Wellcome Trust. The producer is Rachel Wheeley.
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2017-02-2200 minLevel Up HumanEpisode 7 - Polydactyl CatsHelen Arney joins Simon Watt to judge pitches for the next stage of humanity from Emma Robinson and Andrew Steele live at Impfest.
The panel discuss mind-reading fMRI scanners, polydactyl cats and the amazing planarian.
Theme music written and performed by Laurence Owen. Graphics by Theo Weedon, web design by Ian Bridgeman and support from the Wellcome Trust. The producer is Rachel Wheeley.
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2016-07-2700 min
BDJ's Cellar Full of RemixesMisery (BDJ Upgrade)"Misery" was written for Helen Shapiro on 26 January 1963, and later completed at Paul McCartney's Forthlin Road home.This is the official version of things, but wouldn't it be problematic for Helen Shapiro to sing "I'm the kind of guy who never used to cry"? For this reason or another, Shapiro didn't use it and British singer and entertainer Kenny Lynch recorded it instead, thus becoming the first artist to cover a Lennon–McCartney composition. He had only a minor hit with it, though. Kenny Lynch's version of the song put a soulful spin on the pop so...
2014-01-0101 min