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Touring History
Touring History 4-30-25
- Good day and welcome back to Touring History, the only show where we recap humanity's greatest hits and even more of its total misses. I'm Lane. - And I'm Dave. It's April 30th. And if you like presidential drama, which there tends to be a lot of these days, awkward land deals, tech breakthroughs and charming bunker endings. Oh boy, do we have a show for you. - But first, birthdays. First up, happy birthday to Carl Friedrich Gauss, born 1777, mathematician, genius, and the reason you failed calculus. Ah, good old Carl. Also born today, Queen Juliana of...
2025-04-30
06 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: An Engaging Audiobook Summary of a Modern Classic
Part 1 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman SummaryTitle: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Author: Gail Honeyman Summary: Eleanor Oliphant is a socially awkward and solitary woman in her thirties who lives in Glasgow. She works in an office doing a routine and mundane job. Eleanor leads a very regimented life and follows strict habits, which include eating the same meals every day and spending weekends alone, often drinking copious amounts of whiskey.Despite her odd behavior and lack of social skills, Eleanor is content in her...
2025-04-16
18 min
College Hockey Scoreboard Show
Badger women sweep Gophers, win WCHA; Michigan State men roll Michigan 6-1, earn split - CHS 2-9-25
It’s the #CollegeHockey Scoreboard Show for February 8-9, 2025. It’s Super Bowl Sunday, so here’s the rundown of Saturday’s games plus the two on Sunday, just before kickoff. Yes, I made it back from Little Rock, where there’s wrestling, but no hockey. You can’t win them all. As for the show. No analysis, no breakdowns. It’s just the scores.No. 1 Michigan State made a statement with a 6-1 rout of No. 13 Michigan, salvaging a weekend split in a game that featured plenty of physicality. Isaac Howard netted his 22nd goal of the season in the...
2025-02-09
06 min
The Geek-out Podcast
*the sound of Pol & Bud singing Tonight show theme songs*
Pol, Kirsten, and Bud talk Wicked, AI, all the live-action movies, and Jar Jar Binks even comes up today! Preamble 04:36 – Wicked marketing followup Bud’s Weekly Geek-out 10:52 – Daisy the AI scambaiter Coming Soon 22:44 – Severance S1 recap (but for real) (Apple TV+ series, S2, January 17) 23:53 – Beatles ’64 (Disney+ documentary, November 29) 29:44 – The Studio (Apple TV+ series, March 26) 30:58 – A Minecraft Movie (in theatres April 4) 35:57 – How To Train Your Dragon (in theaters June 13) related: HTTYD: first look 40:07 – The Amateur (Rami Malek, in theatres April 11) ...
2024-11-22
1h 12
Grappling with the Gray
Grappling with the Gray #110: Institutionalizing lip service?
Is having the right words enough, or could it be part of the problem?That's the question that drives the conversation when Sarah Kalmeta, 🟦 Mark O'Brien, and Kirsten Yurich join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray.Here is our topic:For those of us will be grateful when elections are over regardless of who has won or lost, here are a few recent non-partisan headlines.From Inc.com: Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use This Sentence to Instantly Turn a Painful Argument Into a Productive Conversation
2024-11-20
44 min
Executive Hustle Podcast with Kirsten Yurich
Building Great Leadership with Nick Brien
In this episode of The Executive Hustle Podcast, Nick Brien and Kirsten discuss some of the core building blocks of good leadership, including communication, culture, and focus on family. Nick’s approach to successfully leadership has been honed over many years and his story of both success and failure offer lessons learned for leaders at any stage. One area we dive deep into is how company values just aren’t enough! Listen to find out what you may be missing. NICK BRIEN’S BIO: Nick is the Executive Vice President at Dawood Engineering. Dawood is multi-s...
2024-08-28
33 min
Feel The Most Game-Changing Full Audiobook Today!
Jest a Minute: The Complete Series 1 and 2 Plus Specials: A BBC Radio Comedy Panel Game by Rhod Gilbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722348to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jest a Minute: The Complete Series 1 and 2 Plus Specials: A BBC Radio Comedy Panel Game Author: Rhod Gilbert Narrator: Lloyd Langford, Ed Gamble, Lucy Porter, Alun Cochrane, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Milton Jones, Greg Davies, Jeremy Hardy, Various Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 53 minutes Release date: June 27, 2024 Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody Publisher's Summary: Stand-up star Rhod Gilbert hosts the panel show about the serious business of comedy The hilarious comic lovechild of A Question of Sport and QI, Jest a Minute is a light-hearted, lively...
2024-06-27
7h 53
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full Audiobook
Jest a Minute: The Complete Series 1 and 2 Plus Specials: A BBC Radio Comedy Panel Game Audiobook by Rhod Gilbert
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 722348 Title: Jest a Minute: The Complete Series 1 and 2 Plus Specials: A BBC Radio Comedy Panel Game Author: Rhod Gilbert Narrator: Alun Cochrane, Ed Gamble, Greg Davies, Jeremy Hardy, Jon Richardson, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter, Milton Jones, Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Various Format: Unabridged Length: 07:53:05 Language: English Release date: 06-27-24 Publisher: PGRH UK Genres: General Comedy Summary: Stand-up star Rhod Gilbert hosts the panel show about the serious business of comedy The hilarious comic lovechild of A Question of Sport and QI, Jest a Minute is...
2024-06-27
7h 53
Grappling with the Gray
Grappling with the Gray #96: Paycheck to paycheck?
Are the rich getting too much richer, and is there a limit to how much the poor will take?That's the question that will drive the conversation when Mark O'Brien, Jolanta Pomiotlo, and Kirsten Yurich join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray.Here is our topic:According to a recent report, median pay packages for CEOs rose to $16.3 million through 2023, up 12.6%. Meanwhile, wages and benefits netted by private-sector workers rose 4.1%. At half the companies in this year’s survey, it would take the worker at the middle of the co...
2024-06-26
44 min
Create Art Podcast
Interview: Putting The Spirit Back Into Your Art
Tapping the deep well of inspiration in spiritualityRecently I had the privilege of speaking with Kirsten about pantheism and using our spirituality as a source of our inspiration. I hadn't given much thought to using the deep well of spirituality as a source of inspiration, however, after talking with Kirsten, I felt a close connection and plan on scouring the depths of my spiritual practice as a back-sliding Taoist as a source of my inspiration. This interview was made possible through PodMatch and is how I get many of my guests. Questions I posed...
2024-05-15
40 min
Happily Ever Heard Of It
Hello Again with Kirsten O’Brien
The wonderfully talented actor, comedian, dancer and more Kirsten O’Brien is back with Jessie this week! They discuss psychedelics, sexuality, relationships and more in this interesting and thought provoking episode.
2024-05-08
1h 22
Primal Screen
LOVE LIES BLEEDING and interview about Melbourne Women in Film Festival
Flick Ford is joined tonight by film critic Nadine Whitney, Co-Chair of the Australian Film Critics Association and a member of The Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Together they review the new film LOVE LIES BLEEDING, starring Kirsten Stewart, Katy M O'Brien and Dave Franco. Dr Kirsten Stevens, Deputy Festival Director also joins Flick to chat about Melbourne Women in Film Festival and four emerging critics in the WMF Critics Lab 2024 with their film recommendations.
2024-03-18
43 min
Queers Gone By with Kate Butch and Caitlin Powell
Episode 151: CBBC Pantomime (2003)
This week we're getting festive in November, and going back in time to watch CBBC's 2003 Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty Uncovered! A host of famous faces from Kirsten O'Brien to Dani Harmer pop up, plus some cracking musical interludes. All this and some backstage facts from RuPaul's Drag Race UK! Get early access, plus video and bonus content at patreon.com/queers Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel
2023-11-02
1h 11
Happily Ever Heard Of It
What Are My Boundaries with Kirsten O'Brien
Jessie sits down with the brilliant actor, comedian and dancer, Kirsten O'Brien! They talk about the evolution of personal boundaries, family relationships and navigating what it means to live your joy in this meaningful discussion.
2023-10-18
55 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 29: Madame Namio - From Dungeon to Day Spa
Kirsten & Rachel talk to retired pro-dominatrix, now aesthetician & comedian, Madame Namio. She opens up about overcoming abuse and sexual assault through a healing domination performance art piece that led her to become a professional dominatrix. They discuss the possible dangers but also the healing capabilities of BDSM. Namio shares how her foundation of boundaries, communication, and consent from sex work has informed her practice as an aesthetician specializing in sugar waxing. She also shares the horrors of being a server at a high-end NYC hotel and how it led her to stand-up comedy career. Follow Madame Namio...
2023-06-15
55 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 28 - Arabelle Raphael: "I'm so glad I chose porn"
Rachel and Kirsten talk to adult film GODDESS, Arabelle Raphael. She shares about the Boss Bitch life she created for herself through a myriad of sex work and breaking into the industry as a heavily-tattooed, curvy, mixed-race Middle Eastern Jew (aka SUPER HOT). They dissect the umbrella term of sex work, and what boundaries mean for the safety and risks of sex workers. Of course, they ask about Arabelle's funniest stories from set, what kind of porn she likes to watch (think The Little Mermaid Rated XXX), and about playing MILFS (and loving it)! The juicy conversation continues as t...
2023-06-01
55 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 27 - Ian Goldstein: Full of Shit & Laughing About It
Rachel and Kirsten talk to Ian Goldstein, musical comedian and producer of The Autoimmune Saloon, a comedy variety show about chronic illness. Ian opens up about his Crohn's disease and the batsh*t things people say to him. They discuss the dangers of TikTok doctors, and the joys/horrors of colonoscopies, LEEP procedures, and colonics. Ian shares about his split from keeping Kosher and Orthodox Judaism, and Rachel shares about her Birthright trip and almost choice to be Orthodox. The three also discuss holistic medicine, the mind-body connection and the possible links between intergenerational trauma and chronic illness, and...
2023-05-19
22 min
Fox Force Five Podcast
Abortion review update, Catastrophe, Kirsten Neuschafer and Lizzo and James Galway duet
This week we kick off with the recent review of Ireland's abortion service, which still needs improving. We talk about Catastrophe in the TV segment - comedy written and starting Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. Out Fox of the Week is Kirsten Neuschafer who is the first woman to win the round the world Golden Globe yacht race.Our follow this week is about all things random that will probably make you laugh @nocontexthumans on twitter.Finally, we talk about Lizzo dieting with flute legend, Irish man James Galway - and we talk Met...
2023-05-05
31 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 26 - Kirsten & Rachel: Overzealous About Anal & Other Dating Conundrums
The OG Boss Bitrches dish on dating - from Facebook Dating, XXX GIFs, sexting and equal opportunity f*ckers to guys that love to tell you how much they love Dave Chappelle (and probably Joe Rogan). Kirsten implores men to dismantle their internalized misogyny and white supremacy, and she admits to some of her own binary thinking after a friend she thought only dated men, posted a hard launch of their girlfriend. Kirsten reminisces about her "feral" days, and they both make plans to grill self-proclaimed doms about their aftercare game. Other topics include Rachel getting oral on her ba...
2023-05-05
49 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 25: Fire Up the Cauldron! She's a Witch, Bitch! Rev. Wendy Van Allen
Kirsten and Rachel talk to Rev. Wendy Van Allen -- priestess, counselor, and author of her new book, "Relighting the Cauldron: Embracing Nature Spirituality in Our Modern World." Wendy talks about her lifelong practice of witchcraft and how self-healing contributes to the healing of our planet. She shares her interfaith approach to counseling and the different indigenous and pagan traditions that have influenced her practice. In a new segment, "Bitch or Boss Bitch" Rachel and Kirsten ask Wendy's thoughts on fellow spiritual teacher and 2024 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. They go down the rabbit hole of politics discussing anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, book...
2023-04-20
52 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
8th April 2023 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; are chocolate Easter Eggs or a bar of chocolate better? TikTok has been find £12.7million by the UK's Information Commissioner’s Office for allowing under 13s to use their platform, exposing them to content that is age inappropriate, but was the fine enough and how will they address the issue? First Gadget of the Week is the House of Marley Stir It Up Record Player. Available in wireless, which includes Bluetooth output, and non-wireless version these tur...
2023-04-10
19 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 24: Maggie Lalley - @magslals likes candles (cuz she's a Sex Witch)
The Boss Bitch Show talks to Maggie Lalley, standup & musical comedy star of Sex Witch The Musical, and its upcoming run at Soho Playhouse! They also discuss therapy (duh), spiritual advisors, and Maggie's fond memory of getting railed in a park by the Harlem Sex Ghost?? The three talk about their writing processes, and all the times they thought they were going to "make it", like when Maggie got recognized on the street for playing a Dutch sex slave. Rachel counts how many people she has peed on and reveals a sexy CityMD story, and Kirsten reminisces about the...
2023-04-06
56 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
18th March 2023 - Tech Talk on BBC Radio Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Microsoft integrate ChatGPT technology into their search engine and are also brining it to Office 365, where is will be able to assist users in a myriad of ways, from helping draft emails to writing meeting summaries, analysing data, and much more. Plus Kirsten's experience with robot vacuum cleaners. First Gadget of the Week is the Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid robot vacuum cleaner. This top of the range vacuum is great for pet owners, can both wet...
2023-03-19
18 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 23 - "I've definitely had incredible sex with terrible people" - Roundup with Kirsten & Rachel
In this episode, Kirsten & Rachel attempt to go live on Instagram during the recording (and fail). They discuss everything from dating app disasters, men thinking they're funny (when they're not), the importance of a mental connection and how going to therapy is hot. Current events like the Silicon Valley Bank crash, Angela Bassett at the Oscars, and Rihanna's Super Bowl performance are discussed along with the patriarchy's deep need to control women. Kirsten shares about her latest Tik Tok rabbit hole and her beaver's hibernation until further notice, and they both share about dramatic breakups and their favorite board...
2023-03-16
1h 02
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
25th February 2023 - Tech Reviews and News on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; a survey of AI experts were asked what degree of domestic jobs could be replaced by AI in the next 5 to 10 years, the results are interesting. First Gadget of the Week is the Twelve South Hoverbar Duo 2nd Generation. This tablet stand can be adjusted up to around 2 feet, allows you to angle the screen to the ideal angle, and can mounted either to a desktop base or a shelf/desk clamp due to an easily...
2023-03-03
16 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 22 - Reid Mihalko - Don't take your casual sex casually
Alt titles: "Don't get finger banged in the hot tub at Spa Castle" and "Getting railed up the butt by a strap-on (for a cis white man) is the ultimate act of feminism." Rachel and Kirsten talk to Reid Mihalko -- internationally known sex and relationship geek who helps adults create more self-esteem, self-confidence, and greater health and accountability in their relationships and sex lives. Rachel and Reid talk about their 20-year friendship (and sometimes sex), and how their outlooks on sexual health have been impacted by play parties and the poly community. The three extensively discuss the destigmatization of...
2023-03-02
1h 24
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 21: Yokasta - Boss Bitches love MOSS Bitches
Rachel and Kirsten chat with Yokasta -- Holistic Health Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Interspiritual Minister, and founder of NYC's Kasa Healing. Right out the gate, they take a deep dive into boss bitch terminology and how it can be reclaimed for good or co-opted by capitalism. The three discuss energy, intention and projecting intuition -- through spirituality, shared vibrational experience, sacred geometry, various modalities, and Dr. Emoto's studies on water consciousness. Yokasta presents the inquiries - how do we empower ourselves without disempowering others, and how do we state our needs and boundaries while detaching from the re...
2023-02-16
1h 23
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep.20: Daniel Maté - Mental Chiropractor, Cracks Our Brains Open
Rachel and Kirsten talk with musical composer, NY Times best-selling author, and mental chiropractor, Daniel Maté. The conversation spans diverse topics including the power of aligning with your intention, the pros and the cons of psychedelics for psychological use, and loving everything you do as an expression of your purpose. Daniel speaks about the importance of who we become in the face of catastrophe, how we create and reflect our inner life (including our wounds) within our relationships, and the gifts and challenges of working and writing books (The Myth of Normal, Hello Again) with his renowned psychologist father D...
2023-02-02
1h 21
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 19: Sarah Hartshorne - Magical F*ck Fairy Escort... to Planned Parenthood
Plan B anyone? Sarah Hartshorne - comedian, writer, abortion activist and former model (ANTM Cycle 9), chats with the BBs about her experiences working with Abortion Access Front, new motherhood, and how people (from Evangelicals to mendicants - look it up, I learned something new) treat you differently when you're pregnant / with your newborn. They discuss having a child when you're ready and willing, versus being forced to (by family, spouse, society, etc.). Also mentioned - how Boss Bitches don't always feel like a boss, but acknowledging it is the key, dealing with grief, making amends, having compassion (for ourselves...
2023-01-19
50 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
7th January 2023 - Two Tech Reviews on BBC Radio Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien to review a couple of excellent products on this week's show, with; First Gadget of the Week, the Jabra Evolve 2 85 headset. This over the head Bluetooth wireless headset is ideal for those working in noisy environments features a fold out microphone which offers excellent call and audio quality thanks to variable Active Noise Cancellation through 10 microphones, and with up to 37 hours' use from a single charge, 4cm speakers in each cup, and even a red light to warn others you're busy, this is a headset to consider. Scoring 4 out of 5...
2023-01-09
08 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 18: Walter Masterson - January 6th Trojan Horse
Rachel and Kirsten talk to Walter Masterson -- comedian, political satirist, and not-journalist about how he infiltrated MAGA rallies, the psychology of creating rapport with indoctrinated right-wingers and how his interviews inadvertently provided damning evidence for the January 6th hearings. They discuss the idea of body counts and why anyone would want to be with a partner who is bad at sex. Walter makes a compelling argument for broke dick and they all ponder the existential question about former partners - were they good in bed or just hot/hung? The three also discuss the tragic followers of misogynistic...
2023-01-05
59 min
HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS
Sex Positive Dating with Comedians Rachel Green & Kirsten O’Brien
Time for a bonus episode. We have comedians and fellow podcasters Rachel Green and Kirsten O'Brien on this episode to talk about their adventures in midlife dating. Rachel and Kirsten are single 40+ women with no children and are enjoying some very unique dating experiences. They share with us some of their funniest escapades (some straight from their stand up routines) and how women can be confident and sex positive at any age of life. They also have a podcast called The Boss Bitch Podcast and we were guests on their show last week. On their podcast, Rachel and...
2022-12-23
34 min
The RegenNarration Podcast
146. The RegenNarration Soundtrack 2022: Highlights from our guests this year
This is our customary sign-off episode for the year – a package of highlights from our brilliant array of guests throughout 2022, accompanied by some of the music and sounds of Country you heard along the way. Here's the ‘track list’: 1. Jess Beckerling (ep 105)2. To A Forests Dream, by Cloudjumper (from the Free Music Archive) – intro3. To The System, by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, then ...4. Flamenco Rhythm, by Sunsearcher (from the Free Music Archive) – Petrine McCrohan (ep 106)5. Di Haggerty (ep 107), including ... 6. To Rockin’ in the 80s, by Dr Sparkles (from the Free Music Archive)...
2022-12-19
1h 19
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 17: Hot Flashes & Cool Topics - Menopause is Not the End!
Rachel and Kirsten talk to Bridgett Biagi Garratt and Colleen Rosenblum of Hot Flashes & Cool Topics: The voice for women in midlife and beyond, about their monumental podcast that tackles the complex and often ignored conversations around menopause. They discuss the lack of research on women's health and pleasure in a deeply patriarchal medical industry. Bridgett and Colleen share their personal experiences with menopause -- its freedoms, their renewed exploration of purpose, and how sex gets better! Spanning late Gen-X to Millennial, the four connect over their mothers' expectations, and the fallacy that marriage and kids determine your worth an...
2022-12-15
55 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 16: Ms. Gigggles - Pleasure Positive Icon, Model & Fat Activist
Kirsten and Rachel talk to Megan Ixim, aka Ms. Gigggles, about the human right to pleasure, especially through sex, food and self-expression -- no matter who you are or what you look like. Rachel shares about Megan's posing class, the joy of absurdity and spectacle, and the idea that flattering angles are a fallacy. They talk about the misuse of the terms "grooming" and "indoctrination", and the unwillingness to make room for BIPOC spaces. Kirsten shares some cringe memories as a professional dancer, and Rachel shares about playing disturbing characters in musical theater. The conversation moves to current events...
2022-12-01
55 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
26th November 2022 - The Best of Black Friday/Cyber Monday on BBC Berks
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news & reviews. This week; The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and how to work out if a deal is genuine by using historic price checker websites such as CamelCamelCamel.com. Best buys include the Crucial X6 external SSD, this sizable 2tb drive is down by 47%, the impressive Jabra PanaCast 20 4K conference webcam down by 20%, Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus water and dust proof 80watt portable speaker down by 42%, and the Eufy Security S300 4K Security Camera kit with local storage...
2022-11-27
18 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 15: Jacq Frances - Divine Whore Monk
The BBs talk to the artist formerly known as Jacq The Stripper about reinventing herself, making friends with her darkness, and her one-woman show, “Divorced in Paradise.” Rachel and Jacq reminisce about their former comedy show The Venus Fly Trap, and the three exchange war stories from touring. Jacq shares her thoughts on going from a workaholic to a nomadic monastic phase, fitting her whole life in her car, and her humbling sobriety experiment. Fresh off her trip to LA, Rachel muses on the differences between East and West coast comics and audiences. They also discuss dismantling internalized capitalism, commit...
2022-11-17
1h 01
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
12th November 2022 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien, on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; looking at Elon Musk's plans to charge users $8 (£7) a month for a verified tick, previously free and reserved to show users were who they said they were, and the chaos that ensued. For Twitter users disillusioned by the service, is there any alternative service? First Gadget of the Week is Jabra's Elite 85T. These earbuds feature a 1.2cm wide speaker offering very high quality bass response, adjustable Active Noise Cancellation with a speak through function, and e...
2022-11-17
17 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 14: Diana Adams, Esq. - The Boss Bitch The World Needs
Fresh off their White House speaking engagement & Ted Talk, Diana Adams, founder of the Chosen Family Law Center, Inc., discusses their queer activism journey, and how and why they founded their own boutique LGBTQ family law and mediation firm. Diana shares how their personal experience in the polyamorous community helped them create boundaries and have frank conversations to create a healthy work culture. They also discuss the transformational capacities of comedy, sex work, and law, finding true happiness, and tapping into our witchy ancient ancestry and origins. Follow Diana on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow The C...
2022-11-03
48 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 13: Cathleen Meredith - Loving Fat Bodies Through the Universal Language of Dance
Writer, fat activist, and founder of Fat Girls Dance, Cathleen Meredith talks to Kirsten and Rachel about tearing down the stereotypes of fat bodies through the joy of dance, attaching our worth to productivity, Cathleen's strategy for dealing with internet trolls, and inherited conversations around our bodies. They then dive into barriers of classism in art, decolonizing dance, the stories we want to tell today, and the science behind body positivity (psychoneuroimmunology). Why should you buy her upcoming book? This episode will absolutely answer that! Follow Cathleen and Fat Girls Dance on her Website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook an...
2022-10-21
50 min
TV Guidance Counselor
TV Guidance Counselor Episode 546: Kirsten O'Brien
April 30 - May 6, 1988 This week Ken welcomes the other half of the Boss Bitches podcast, writer, actor, comedian Kirsten O'Brien. Ken and Kirsten discuss Ken mispronouncing her name, growing up in Scituate, FSU, being a dancer, moving to Florida because your Dad needs to flee the sigma of organized crime, bookies, living in NYC, having your family be funnier than you, Bill Burr, 1988, The Golden Girls, Dr. Ruth, Ethical Sluts, Betty White and Rue swapping roles, HIV, AIDS on TV, Very Special Episodes, TWA Hostages, the TWA Hotel, being hired to do atmosphere acting, vintage...
2022-10-10
1h 28
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 12: Erica Spera "I Might be a Boss Bitch but I'm Also a Horny Bitch"
Creator of the Shooters Gotta Shoot Podcast, Erica Spera knows what she wants and goes for it. She chats with us about how being direct doesn't mean being aggressive, how sparks aren't totally necessary, and how "The Rules" are garbage. Erica discusses the importance of stating your needs, (and accepting the response), while Rachel and Kirsten admit they've stayed on bad dates for comedy's sake. Erica talks about love and basketball (aka her dating tactics) and why it's important to remember to just have fun. Follow Erica on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Follow Shooters Gotta...
2022-10-07
58 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 11: Sam Sferrazza "Is it Self-Care or Just Taking a Fucking Bath?"
Canadian comic and beloved TikTok creator, Sam Sferrazza talks to Kirsten and Rachel about boss bitches vs. boss babes, "guruizing" in the wellness industry, the American halo effect towards Canada, Sam's disdain for crowd work, and Kirsten's weird gig life. Sam also reveals the secret to his ten-year relationship and blesses us with an introduction to his cat, award-winning actress Kirsten Dunst. Follow Sam on TikTok, Instagram or his Website If you're in Toronto, check out his live album taping on October 21 Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live sh...
2022-09-29
51 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep. 10 - Bonus Episode with The Boss Bitches, Rachel Green & Kirsten O'Brien
We're celebrating episode 10 of the Boss Bitch Show Podcast with a bonus chat with the OG Boss Bitches themselves! Rachel and Kirsten catch up on their recent dating experiences and discuss their first MMF threesomes, kink origins, how the patriarchy can hurt men too, consent, emotional intelligence, and how restraint and restraints ;) make them WET. Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel Green on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube or her Website Follow Kirsten O'Brien on Instagram, TikTok or her Website Produced...
2022-09-15
50 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Ep 9: How (to) Cum: Remy Kassimir
TW: SA. The BBs chat with comedian and creator of How Cum Podcast Remy Kassimir about her first orgasm at 28, our "cumming of age" stories, 90s songs about boners, sex education and the female pleasure gap, clit suckers from Target, witchery and manifesturbation, and more! Follow Remy on Instagram, TikTok or Twitter or The How Cum Podcast on Instagram Listen to The How Cum Podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel...
2022-09-08
55 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Our Favorite Self Proclaimed "Faggot Clown"
TW: Sexual Assault. NYC comedian and musician Dylan Adler, chats about reclaiming slurs, the perils of backflips on stage, gendering musical instruments, bombing, rice queens/potato queens/sticky rice, and transmuting trauma into comedy with his show, "Rape Victims Are Horny Too." Follow Dylan on Instagram, TikTok or Twitter Check out Dylan on August 29 in A Night with Dylan Adler at Littlefield Also look out for the album release of Rape Victims are Horny Too at Union Hall on September 22 Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live s...
2022-08-25
41 min
Service From Hell
82 ~ Rachel Green Is Done Being New Pt. 1
This week, comic, producer, and sex positive icon Rachel Green joins us to discuss her new podcast "The Boss Bitch Show" (with previous guest of the podcast Kirsten O'Brien) and all of the jobs that floated her into the success she enjoys today. She is delightful and you're going to love her as much as we already do. Send us your tips/receipts/stories to servicefromhellpodcast at gmail.com.
2022-08-22
45 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Less Aladdin, More Jasmine's Jewish Grandmother
Comedian and host of the Oh, Oscar! podcast, Oscar Aydin discusses confidence, staying ageless, GayDHD, VPL (visible penis lines), the semantics of being PC, and an in-depth description of his a$$hole. Follow Oscar on Instagram, TikTok or check out his Linktree which has it all! Listen to Oh Oscar! Podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel Green on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube or her Website Follow Kirsten O'Brien...
2022-08-11
30 min
Awkward Sex And The City with Natalie Wall
A Single Woman is a Threat with Kirsten O'Brien
This week Natalie talks to Kirsten O'Brien, co-host of The Boss Bitch Show podcast. They talk about how being a single woman is an act of defiance, women being valued for their proximity to men, the history of why women like jewelry, non-monogamy, co-dependency, happiness being a threat when its not through capitalism, and how abortion is not about abortion it is about financially and socioeconomically crippling women so they can’t get to the polls.Check out Rachel Green & Kirsten O'Brien the second Thursday of every month at The Comedy ShopBu...
2022-08-03
1h 22
Troubled Waters
Eltney vs Costney
Kirsten O'Brien and Annick Adelle join host Dave Holmes for a mulitverse special of Troubled Waters, we learn about some of the fighters in the videogame Multiversus, Troubled Waters in different universes, and get into D&D multiverse monsters.Annick Adelle would like to plug her album Between Two Worlds and recommends Steph TolevKirsten O'Brien would like to plug The Boss Bitch Show and recommends Chlamydia MagazineAnd Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug The Heart's Invisible Furies by John BoyneFind us on Twit...
2022-08-01
38 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Burlesque is the Standup Comedy of Dance
NYC burlesque artist extraordinaire, Darlina Just Darlina chats about her path to becoming a performance artist, the gift of mistakes and interruptions, the “sacred clown”, her soon-to-be husband and the exploration of gender and queerness. Check out Darlinda at Jo Boob's 60th Birthday Show at Coney Island Saturday August 6th or at Bushwig September 10 or 11th! Follow Darlinda on Instagram, her Website, Twitter or TikTok Listen to The Manwhore Podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss...
2022-07-28
47 min
Punch Up The Jam
'I Need To Know' by Marc Anthony (w/ Rachel Green and Kirsten O’Brien of Boss Bitches)
Punch Up The Jam has been nominated for Best Music Podcast in The People's Choice Podcast Awards! You can vote by "saving your nomination" after you sign up here. Voting closes Sunday, July 31st, so vote while you can! Evan is joined by Rachel Green and Kirsten O’Brien of Boss Bitches to settle the question at the heart of most modern utilitarian philosophy: If a song is the perfect song for Zumba, can it also be a terrible song? And if it WAS a terrible song, would J. Lo pull a lever to change the c...
2022-07-28
56 min
Service From Hell
78 ~ Kirsten O’Brien Employs The Pause
Comic, dancer, producer and actor Kirsten O' Brien joins us this week to discuss dancing in Atlantic City as well as working for the relatively obscure Donald J Trump. It is JAM PACKED and we laugh a ton. Send us your receipts to servicefromhellpodcast @ gmail dot com! We'd love to hear from you. Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thekategaffney. We so appreciate your support!
2022-07-25
1h 19
Bitch Talk Podcast
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast Founders Rachel Green and Kirsten O'Brien
Send us a textGreetings bitches! We had a fuckin' blast talking with the comedy duo of the Boss Bitch Show outta New York - Rachel Green and Kirsten O'Brien. We learned so much during our convo from these two that it just proves you're never too old to learn new things! For instance, we were schooled in what slut throat is, that there are gang bang experts out there, that a tight 5 in stand-up is difficult, that the movie Showgirls is a must see, and that it's a right of passage for every New York actor to...
2022-07-22
44 min
Dumb Pitches
Episode 75: Kirsten O’Brien Different Kind of Rumours
Monica is joined by comedian, actress and dancer Kirsten O’Brien, the other half of the Boss Bitch Show. She pitches us some incredible sketch ideas that weren’t necessarily met with the same enthusiasm as Monica gives them. Stevie Nicks-themed strip club is at the top of the list. Plus, they discuss her new podcast The Boss Bitch Show, and its long-running live companion as it is available now! @bossbitchshow and @kizzyko should be followed. 5-star reviews all around, please.
2022-07-22
29 min
Awkward Sex And The City with Natalie Wall
The Harlem globe trotter of sex with Kirsten O'Brien
This week Natalie talks to Kirsten O'Brien, co-host of The Boss Bitch Show podcast. They discus bodily autonomy, sexual assault, getting roofied, stealthing, doms/subs, period sex on 9/11, toxic masculinity, and fucking comedians.Check out Rachel Green & Kirsten O'Brien the second Thursday of every month at The Comedy ShopBuy Tickets Here!Awkward Sex… and the City will be making their Edinburgh Fringe Festival and UK premiere this August! We will be performing from August 4th thru August 28th! (No show August 15th or August 22nd).Buy Tickets He...
2022-07-20
1h 02
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
It’s Inside Me or a Cabinet
Comedian and native New Yorker Calvin S. Cato shares about his long-awaited journey to not having roommates (except for mice), his experience of Pride celebrations in America’s smaller towns, how not to drink sake and the surprising dangers of Gun Oil lube. Follow Calvin S. Cato on Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel Green on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube or her Website Follow Kirsten O'Brien on Instagram, TikTok or her Website Produced by Rachel Gr...
2022-07-14
42 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Laughter is The Sound of Recognition
Matthew Curiano and Brandon Contreras of queer-themed sketch comedy duo The Homo Sapien Experience discuss the joy of laughing at ourselves, the chaos of being content creators, being besties and business partners, Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T.), internalized misogyny, and the two eternal questions: What is success? and Are you even gay if you've never been to Fire Island? Follow The Homo Sapien Experience on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel Green on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube...
2022-07-14
48 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
I don't think God wants a dress code
OG queen of comedy podcasting, Chemda of Keith & The Girl opens up about open heart surgery, the self-care of interrupting your mind one minute at a time, swiping through dating apps on acid, animal chiropractics, and both the community and exclusion that religion can provide. Follow Chemda on Twitter and Keith & The Girl Twitter, Instagram & their Website where you can catch Rachel & Kirsten's recent episode Listen to Keith & The Girl on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch...
2022-07-14
49 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Always Overbook a Gang Bang
Standup comedian and host of the Manwhore podcast, Billy Procida explores his divine feminine energy, reminisces about sex parties past, and discusses his dream job of coordinating and executing people’s wildest sexual fantasies. Follow Billy Procida on OnlyFans, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok Listen to The Manwhore Podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel Green on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube or her Website Follow Kirsten O'Brien on Instagram, TikTok or h...
2022-07-14
57 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
I’m a God Damn Pussy Pharmacist
Comedian and host of Hot Mess Comedy Hour Podcast, Andrea Allan laments the woes of having a high-maintenance vagina and opens up about her sobriety, the intersection of feminism and generational trauma, and why we have to stop dating “broke dick.” Follow Andrea Allan on Instagram, TikTok Follow her podcast The Hot Mess Comedy Hour on Instagram and listen on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts Follow The Boss Bitch Show on Instagram, TikTok. Attend the live show. Boss Bitch merch. Follow Rachel Green on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube or h...
2022-07-14
1h 07
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast Trailer
Get a taste of some delicious soundbites from upcoming episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebossbitchshowpodcast/support
2022-07-11
01 min
Awkward Sex And The City with Natalie Wall
Sex on a Balcony with Rachel Green
This week Natalie talks to Rachel Green about The Boss Bitch Show, strap ons, sexual exploration, subs/doms, getting caught, service tops, ghosting, polyamory, sex parties, hpv, and hard kombuchaCheck out Rachel Green & Kirsten O'Brien the second Thursday of every month at The Comedy ShopBuy Tickets Here!Check out Awkward Sex and The City at the Duplex July 15th @9:30Buy Tickets Here! Awkward Sex… and the City will be making their Edinburgh Fringe Festival and UK premiere this Au...
2022-07-06
1h 04
Let's Get Civical
History of Pride Parades - What’s Your Story?
In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden are joined by comedians, hosts, and producers Rachel Green and Kirsten O'Brien of The Boss Bitch Show in NYC and, the soon to be released, Boss B*tch Show Podcast! Join them as they talk about the first Pride march, how it evolved into a parade and celebration, and our most memorable personal moments at the Pride parade! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the excit...
2022-06-22
1h 07
Newslit Daily
🇨🇳 Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China
Today’s pickAirbnb is closing its domestic business in China, sources say. All mainland Chinese listings — homes and experiences — will be taken down by this summer, but Airbnb will continue to maintain an office in the country to focus on outbound travel… (Deirdre Bosa / CNBC)Hello? Hello? Is This Facebook? Anybody There? (Nope.). You thought you had to wait forever to speak with a customer service representative? Facebook and Instagram serve nearly 3 billion users a day with a help desk that numbers closer to zero. So pity John Bacon, a 72-year-old retiree of Cleveland… (Kirsten Gr...
2022-05-24
01 min
The Boss Bitch Show Podcast
Episode 0 - Edge you 'til we release...
Rachel and Kirsten give you a taste of what to expect on the wild ride known as The Boss Bitch Show Podcast. Please subscribe. You won't regret it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebossbitchshowpodcast/support
2022-05-13
02 min
Ducks on the Pond
Know a bloke who's struggling with his mental health? - Mary O'Brien, Jane Fitzgibbon & More
It’s so hard to watch someone you love, struggle with their mental health, especially when they aren’t getting the help they need. Rural men in particular seem to be among the most hesitant to open up and look after their own mental health... which can be frustrating for us women! So what’s the best way to start the conversation?While this podcast is for women… as anyone in a rural community knows, the rates of suicide amongst our men is alarming (75% of suicides in Australia are male). There have also been multiple suicide clusters in rural Australi...
2022-02-16
43 min
Relatively
21 | Kirsten & Tim O' Brien
TV presenter Kirsten O' Brien and her little brother Tim had a globetrotting childhood, racking up the airmiles following their engineer dad's career to some pretty far flung corners of the world. Living the ex-pat life made them close and gave them a world view way beyond their native Middleborough, where they were the first people to have a microwave and a VHS. The pair scrapped and fought a lot, something Kirsten - as self professed "wind-up merchant" - takes full responsibility for. However, as older teens their shared indie-kid identity brought them close, a bond which was tested by...
2021-09-07
34 min
Drunk Women Solving Crime
154 DRUNK WOMEN LIVE: With Kirsten O'Brien
What's this? The Drunk Women LIVE and unleashed? With an audience??? Hell yeah, the gang are back in the wild and were greeted by a full crowd at the first of their London residencies at The Museum of Comedy!The first guest to take to the stage was presenter and podcaster, Kirsten O'Brien, who although still damp from being caught in a summer flash storm on her way in, still managed to wow the crowd with her tales of crime-fighting and skills in sleuthing. The team crack-into a story about a swindler...
2021-08-25
48 min
Drunk Women Solving Crime
154 DRUNK WOMEN LIVE: With Kirsten O'Brien
What's this? The Drunk Women LIVE and unleashed? With an audience??? Hell yeah, the gang are back in the wild and were greeted by a full crowd at the first of their London residencies at The Museum of Comedy!The first guest to take to the stage was presenter and podcaster, Kirsten O'Brien, who although still damp from being caught in a summer flash storm on her way in, still managed to wow the crowd with her tales of crime-fighting and skills in sleuthing. The team crack-into a story about a swindler...
2021-08-25
48 min
The Cal Halbert Podcast
S1 - E23 - Kirsten O'Brien
Kirsten O'Brien is an English television presenter and actress. She is best known for her work presenting for the BBC, including the popular CBBC art programme SMart from 1999 to 2009, and CBeebies pre-school art spin-off programme SMarteenies in 2002. Cal chats to Kirsten about the Edinburgh fringe, presenting, football, smart, double acts and much more! If you would like to support the show you can at www.patreon.com/calbert This is a Calbert Media Production. For more information and previous episodes visit www.calbertmedia.com
2021-07-13
45 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Charlie Condou
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to Holby City and Coronation Street star - and dad of two - Charlie Condou about growing up in Soho, his dad's time in prison and how he came to be a father.And it all leads to that BIG question - would Charlie rather have his childhood or the one he's giving his own kids? You'll have to listen to find out the answer.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-07-02
1h 01
Secure The Insecure
EP91- Kirsten O'Brien| CBBC Nostalgia
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert.On Episode 91 you will hear from former CBBC presenter Kirsten O'Brien to talk about her memories of hosting CBBC Continuity and programmes including Smart before moving into mainstream TV and radio. We also reflect on her new podcast Sixteen Summers which is available to hear now.If you enjoyed going down memory lane please leave a five star rating on Apple iTunes and a review.You can reach me on social media @johnnyseifert @securetheinsecurepodcast. Hosted on Acast...
2021-06-11
44 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Kaye Adams
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to journalist and Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams about growing up in Scotland, her purple Chopper and what her kids make of her career.And it all leads to that BIG question - would Kaye rather have her childhood or the one she's giving her own kids? You'll have to listen to find out the answer.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-06-09
55 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Mr Motivator
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to Jamaican-born British fitness instructor Derrick Evans AKA Mr Motivator, who rose to fame in the 90s through appearances on the breakfast television show GMTV, where he performed live fitness sessions and offered tips and advice to viewers.Derrick explains how he was given up as a child and how that affected his own experiences as a father.And it all leads to that BIG question - would Derrick rather have his childhood or the one he's giving his own kids? You'll have to listen to find...
2021-05-27
1h 01
Death Space: Filling the Void
How Life Changes After Loss with Actor, Comedian Kirsten O'Brien
In episode 8 Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) talks with actor, comedian, dancer and writer Kirsten O'Brien. Kirsten talks about her spirituality, the stigma associated with addiction, the loss of her father and how her life changed after his death. Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off!purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPODWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.i...
2021-05-27
48 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Jasmine Harman
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to Place in the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman about her Cypriot heritage, how her family came to England and how she coped with her mother's hoarding.And it all leads to that BIG question - would Jasmine rather have her childhood or the one she's giving her own two kids? You'll have to listen to find out the answer.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-05-13
1h 01
Cosmic Energy Life
Personal Psychic Reading with Actress and Presenter Kirsten O'Brien
Personal Psychic Reading with BBC Presenter and Actress Kirsten O'Brien --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosmiccelebrityreadings/support
2021-05-05
45 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Ortis Deley
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley about being 'farmed' as a child and the impact that had on his life, his Ghanaian roots and why he's desperate for his own kids to understand their heritage, and losing his job on Channel 4 during the Athletics World Championships.In an honest and revealing chat, Ortis also answers THAT question - would he swap his own childhood for the one he's giving his own two kids??Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on...
2021-04-24
1h 12
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Steve Backshall
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to BAFTA-winning explorer, writer, television presenter and dad of three Steve Backshall about growing up as 'Manure Boy', sleeping on a Delhi garage floor and his life with Olympic rowing champion wife Helen Glover.Steve opens up about his struggles at school, the time his 'best friends' stole his mum's car and his fears for the future of the planet.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-04-16
57 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Melinda Messenger
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to former model, TV presenter and now therapist Melinda Messenger about her childhood, how she shot to fame overnight and the impact that had on her family.Melinda also opens up about her parents' separation and her attempt to give her kids the fairytale childhood that she always wanted. But would she prefer her own childhood or that one she's giving her own offspring?Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-04-08
48 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Jason Manford
In this episode of Sixteen Summers, Kirsten chats to comedian, singer and proud Mancunian Jason Manford about his childhood, the friendships that shaped his early years, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his own kids.Jason opens up about his relationship with his siblings, his mum's brush with the law, how his dad worked multiple jobs to put food on the table, his own parenting style and the importance of grafting. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-04-01
48 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Will Mellor
In the first episode of Sixteen Summers Kirsten chats to Hollyoaks, Broadchurch, and Coronation Street actor Will Mellor about his childhood, his relationship with his dad, and whether he'd trade his upbringing for the one he's giving his own kids.Will talks about growing up on a Manchester council estate and how that shaped his attitude to life. And he talks openly about his struggles with mental health, his dad's time in prison and losing his father in 2020.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe/follow the podcast and find Kirsten on social media @RealKirstOBrien.
2021-03-25
59 min
Sixteen Summers with Kirsten O'Brien
Welcome to Sixteen Summers
What you can expect from the podcast that wants to know the answer to one question: if you had to choose between your childhood and the one you're giving your kids, which would you pick??
2021-03-18
01 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
13th March 2021 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; lost cats and incoming puppies, plus Netflix is experimenting with cracking down on password sharing, but how can they do it? Gadget of the Week is the Nokia 5.4 mobile phone. This budget £159 duel-sim Android phone offers everything you need, including a very high resolution 48MP camera, 6.39" display, decent size battery, 64gb of upgradeable storage, and 4GB of ram, along with a guarantee it will continue to have security updates for 3 years, and is available in a ra...
2021-03-14
14 min
The Hot Mess Mums Club
Kirsten O'Brien
A Hot Mess Mum. The mum who's husband, children and fellow-mums shake their heads at because they all know. The mum who forgets to bake for the bake sale. The Hot Mess Mum most likely has sent her kids to school in regular clothes on non-uniform day... In this episode Kelly & Jenny are joined by TV and Radio presenter, Kirsten O'Brien.Sponsored by Swan. Swan understand that the kitchen is the hub of activity and an integral part of home life. Visit swan-brand.co.uk and use the code hotmessmums20 f...
2021-03-12
43 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
6th March 2021 - Tech News & Reviews & A Cat on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; Amazon opens the first of its till-less stores outside of America, Amazon Fresh, where customers can buy without all the hassle of human interaction, but is this the future of shopping? Gadget of the Week is Joy For All Companion Pet Cat, an animatronic cat designed for the elderly and those with dementia, autism or other issues, it purrs, meows, blinks, moves and interacts with the person, reacting to petting and hugging, bringing comfort and reducing stress. T...
2021-03-07
19 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
21st November 2020 - Tech News & Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news. This week; after somebody claims to have hacked Donald Trump's Twitter password and the Pope's Instagram account liked a risqué photo it raises concerns over the security of the passwords we all use, so what are the best practises to keep us safe online? Listener question is whether there is an alternative to Google's free photo storage after they announced an end to their unlimited storage. First Gadget of the Week is Minisforum's X35G PC. Available in a range o...
2020-11-25
20 min
Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
19th September 2020 - Tech News and Reviews on BBC Berkshire
Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Kirsten O'Brien to discuss the latest tech news and answer listener's questions. This week; Apple announce the release of their latest products, including their newest smart watch, bringing features such as measuring blood oxygen levels, and the Apple Watch SE, a cut down but more affordable version, plus new iPads and subscription services for fitness programs. The question this week is whether it's possible to upgrade the hard drive in an older HP laptop. First Gadget of the Week is the PNY Mobee gimble for smartphones. Designed to take out the wobble...
2020-09-22
18 min
The Every Year Itch Podcast
The Every Year Itch - Highlights and wisdom from season 4
Listen to the takeaways of the interviews with Danni Tabor, Sharyn Kearns, Dan Furlong, Aoifa O'Brien, Bill Liao and Matt B Davis. Every one of these stories are about being adaptable and having the courage to start something authentic, whilst overcoming obstacles. In the end each of these business people followed their purpose and expressed their talents in many successful ways.
2019-10-07
00 min
The Trap Door
The Trap Door - Kirsten O'Brien
Sophie talks to TV presenter Kirsten O'Brien about IVF, twins and what she has hidden in her attic... Kirsten is a TV and radio presenter who is possibly best known for presenting kids telly including SMart on CBBC. She has appeared on and presented numerous TV and radio shows and performed in and written two Edinburgh comedy shows.
2019-09-18
57 min
Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity
Changing with Intentionality
Why do some complex changes stick, while others fail miserably – up to 70% according to the Gallop organization. How much of change failure is the lack of attention paid to planning, resources, and other technicalities of change, and how much responsibility falls on the shoulders of people leading or implementing the change? Listen in as marketing communications expert, Mark O’Brien – who has witnessed the good and the bad when it comes to change – gives his perspective.
2019-06-18
1h 03
The Chesapeake Shores Podcast
Kirsten Hansen Guests On S:3 Forward To The Past E:9
Today on Chesapeake Shores, Marisa Serafini, Carlina Will, Tay Alexandria and special guest, writer, Kirsten Hansen, talk about Kevin meeting Sarah's family, Jess & David are now running Sally's restaurant, Trace is conflicted with extending his tour, Bree finally meets Simon's Caroline, and everybody finally talks about their past with Megan... or do they? Do you want to go home? You’re always at home with the O’Brien family. In our CHESAPEAKE SHORES AFTER SHOW every week we delve into the ups and downs of love, friendships, and family. You don’t want to miss it so tune in right here...
2018-10-02
1h 06
The Wide Awake Parenting Podcast
The Christine O'Brien Interview
Show Note:https://www.wideawakeparenting.com/the-blog/2018/1/28/episode-11-christine-obrien-interview
2018-01-29
20 min
The Chesapeake Shores Podcast
Chesapeake Shores S:2 | Kirsten Hansen Guests on The Royal Court E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Chesapeake Shores edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Hallmark's Chesapeake Shores. In this show, hosts Marisa Serafini, and Stephen Lovegrove discuss the episode 9 with Kirsten Hansen. RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/chesapeake-shores-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/ ABOUT CHESAPEAKE SHORES: Abby O'Brien Winters returns to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, after receiving a panicked phone call from her younger sister Jess, who has renovated the Inn at Eagle Point. Abby's demanding career, divorce, and young twin daughters have kept her too busy to even think about the town her father bu...
2017-10-02
1h 09
Social Good Instigators Podcast
NLN38: Maximizing Your Budget & Staff by Applying Lean Concepts to Your Nonprofit with Paddy O’Brien
In our podcast this week with Paddy O’Brien, author of “Lean for the Nonprofit: What You Don't Know Can Cost You,” we are discussing how applying Lean concepts can greatly benefit your nonprofit organization by streamlining processes, maximizing use of funds, and even increasing income as was done with one zoo. The key points covered in this podcast discussion are: Using Lean to Improve Customer Experience at a Zoo Adopting Lean Concepts to Fit the Nonprofit Sector Benefits of Analyzing Processes: Reducing Wait Times Thinking Through – and Mapping Out - Processes Believe in the Process Visit...
2017-01-30
22 min
The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
The Yarniacs Episode 95: Knitting, Knots and Yarn Put-Ups
First, the length--this episode is longer than usual. If this is the first time you are joining us, please know we generally keep the episodes at about 60 minutes and this is an aberration. Bear with us, apparently we had a lot to say on the topic in our feature section. We surprised ourselves, having thought we wouldn't have so much to say about yarn put-ups, knots, and such. But most knitters have something to say about knots, especially when they come from the manufacturer in that fresh new yarn. We asked a number of sources, and hope the discussion...
2015-08-21
1h 22