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The Strong Life ProjectEP 3012 You can be a Winner or a Whinger
In Episode 3012 of The Strong Life Project podcast, titled “You Can Be a Winner or a Whinger,” Shaun O’Gorman delves into the critical mindset shift necessary for achieving success and fulfilment in life. He emphasizes the stark contrast between winners and whingers, highlighting that winners take responsibility for their actions, embrace challenges, and maintain a positive outlook, while whingers habitually complain, make excuses, and remain stagnant.
Shaun discusses how adopting a winner’s mindset involves a commitment to personal growth, resilience, and accountability. He shares practical strategies for overcoming the whinger mentality, such as reframing negative thoughts...2024-06-0900 min
The Strong Life Project PodcastEP 3012 You can be a Winner or a WhingerIn Episode 3012 of The Strong Life Project podcast, titled "You Can Be a Winner or a Whinger," Shaun O'Gorman delves into the critical mindset shift necessary for achieving success and fulfillment in life. He emphasizes the stark contrast between winners and whingers, highlighting that winners take responsibility for their actions, embrace challenges, and maintain a positive outlook, while whingers habitually complain, make excuses, and remain stagnant. Shaun discusses how adopting a winner's mindset involves a commitment to personal growth, resilience, and accountability. He shares practical strategies for overcoming the whinger mentality, such as reframing negative thoughts, setting...2024-06-0909 min
Left WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E20) - The Tory Leadership Race[All information correct at the time of recording on Saturday 9th July 2022]
Brandon and Cathleen discuss the Tory leadership race, its contenders, and what the Labour Party should do next.
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[Edited by Cathleen]2022-07-1329 min
Left WhingersIn Conversation With... John DenhamCathleen and Eshaan are in conversation with Prof John Denham, former Labour MP, Cabinet Minister and current academic. He is chair of the English Labour Network which is a campaign group advocating for English identity, devolution and representation within the labour movement. We discuss Englishness, our political system and what it was like to be a Labour Minister.
If you are interested in his work or campaigns you can follow John on Twitter @JYDenham and see his blog the optimisticpatriot.co.uk. To learn more about and support the ELN go to their website...2022-07-0236 min
Left WhingersThe Wakefield By-Election w/ Connie ScrivenBrandon and Cathleen talk to Labour activist Connie Scriven about her experience on the doorstep, Simon Lightwood and the Tory candidate's gaffes.
Tory candidate says voters can trust Tories like they do GPs after Harold Shipman
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open...2022-06-0835 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E18) - CBBC's Closure and the DCMSBrandon and Cathleen try to guess what CBBC theme tune Sharne is singing! We talk about the planned closure of CBBC and the Department for Digital, Media, Culture, and Sport's recent record under Nadine Dorries.
Nadine Dorries raps and mic drops in TikTok video on online safety
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you...2022-06-0126 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E17) - The Future Candidates Programme and Boris Johnson's AnticsBrandon, Cathleen and Sharne discuss your reviews! Sharne talks about her experience of taking part in the Future Candidates Programme and we also discuss new revelations about Boris Johnson's antics and #PartyGate.
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2022-05-2527 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E16) - Eurovision, NATO, the Queen's Jubilee, and CrossrailCathleen and Eshaan discuss the week's news! They cover the Eurovision Song Contest, Finland and Sweden's moves toward joining NATO, what their Jubilee dessert would be, and Crossrail.
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...2022-05-1813 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E15) - The 2022 Local ElectionsBrandon and Cathleen are joined by councillor Dylan Tippetts (@Dylan4Compton) and ex-Whinger Ross McArthur (@RossMcArthur7). We discuss Dylan's local council election victory in Plymouth, and Ross gives us the low-down on Scotland's results. We also discuss what the results mean for the rest of the UK's constituent nations.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more...2022-05-1130 minLeft WhingersHidden Disabilities"In support of Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to host an episode dedicated to what it’s like to live with conditions that aren’t necessarily visible to people we don’t know.
Hidden Disabilities are conditions that are not immediately apparent to us just by looking at someone - these range from chronic illnesses, to mental health issues, sensory, processing & learning difficulties and even some physical problems.
Globally, 1 in 7 of us live with a disability - and a staggering 80% of those are hidden.
Life with a disability is hard enough, but when you li...2022-04-3041 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E14) - MP Trivia!Cathleen and Sharne discuss little-known MP trivia and guess whether it is true or not! Did Michael Fabricant get held at gunpoint in Colombia? When did Ed Miliband learn to ride a bike? Did two ex-cabinet members' dogs get married?
The Twitter thread that inspired this episode: https://twitter.com/PoliticsJOE_UK/status/1518875483504623616?s=20&t=0ruRoitRy86XyCfx5K7zew
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...2022-04-2728 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E13) - One Thousand Days Of JohnsonCathleen, Eshaan and Sharne discuss Boris Johnson's lockdown fine "apology" in the House of Commons and Keir Starmer's reaction to it. They also discuss Priti Patel's statement on Rwanda, and particularly her confrontation with ex-PM Theresa May.
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[Edited by Brandon]2022-04-0620 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E10) - 2 Years On From Lockdown 1Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan talk about what they would do differently if we were about to go into lockdown again. They also debate how well the government's communications conveyed vital messaging about lockdowns during the pandemic and discuss the first 20 fines issued by the Met Police related to #PartyGate.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more...2022-03-3029 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E9) - Our Spring StatementBrandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan talk about what they would like to see in the Chancellor's Spring Statement. We discuss energy policy, wealth redistribution and NIMBYism.
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[Edited by Cathleen]2022-03-2322 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E8) - What's in our basket? Changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)Brandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan discuss changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and share what goods they would like to see added to the index.
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Changes to the CPI
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5...2022-03-1626 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E7) - Short-term Solutions to the Cost of Living CrisisBrandon, Cathleen, and Eshaan begin today's episode by discussing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to the House of Commons. Then we look at YOUR short-term solutions for tackling the rising cost of living. Thank you for all of your suggestions.
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2022-03-0925 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E6) - The Invasion of Ukraine and Changes to Education PolicyBrandon, Cathleen, and Sharne send their prayers to those fighting in Ukraine and anyone affected by the conflict. They then discuss this week's education policy announcements and today's NUS walk-out.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here...2022-03-0226 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E5) - Lord Moylan's ResponseBrandon and Cathleen talk to Lord Moylan (@danielmgmoylan) about his spat with the Yorkshire Post, giving him an opportunity to respond to last week's episode. We also discuss his time working with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his role as a peer.
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2022-02-1622 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E3) - The Cost of Living CrisisCathleen, Eshaan and Sharne discuss the cost of living crisis and threats to our democracy.
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[Edited by Cathleen]2022-02-0921 min
Left WhingersOne Year On: In Conversation With... Jackie WeaverOne year after she became a viral sensation, we talk to Jackie Weaver about life, politics and what she has in store for this year.
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2022-02-0533 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E2) - Sue Gray's UpdateBrandon, Cathleen and Eshaan respond to Sue Gray's update and play a quiz on some of PM Johnson's gaffes over his career.
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[Edited by Brandon]2022-02-0222 minLeft WhingersWhinging Wednesday (S4 E1) - Sue Gray's ReportBrandon, Eshaan and Sharne anticipate what's going to be in Sue Gray's report and discuss the Labour Party's next moves.
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[Edited by Brandon]2022-01-2618 min
Left WhingersSeason 4 PremiereGet to know Brandon, Cathleen, Eshaan and Sharne ahead of the podcast's 4th season!
We introduce ourselves by playing two truths and a lie - revealing who is and who isn't a master fibber! We then play a #PartyGate quiz and chat about the last week's politics.
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Left WhingersFinding Labour's candidate for South Yorkshire MayorDon't know who to vote for in Labour's South Yorkshire Mayor selection? Don't live in South Yorkshire but want to learn more about this vibrant region's politics? This hour long special episode is for you. We interview each of Labour's 4 candidates to be South Yorkshire Mayor to learn more about them and their campaigns.
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00:58 Rachael Blake
16:30 Oliver Coppard
31:54 Lewis Dagnall
45:38 Jayne Dunn
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Left WhingersHello 2022 - Our predictions for the next yearHello 2021! In our first episode of the year we discuss our predictions for 2022. Want to hear our ideas about what will happen in UK politics? US politics? International affairs? and inevitably see us proved wrong by time? Listen to this episode!
This was sadly Ross's last episode. We are so grateful for all that he has done for the podcast and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
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Left WhingersGoodbye 2021 - A look back at the yearGOODBYE 2021! Brandon, Cathleen, and Ross discuss this year's news. We cover as much as possible in as little time as possible.
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Left WhingersHoliday Special - A Very Whingers ChristmasIn this holiday special we are joined by Adam Allnutt (@AdamAllnutt), Lauren Davison (@Lauren2212x) and Will Barber-Taylor (@WBarberTaylor) to talk about this year's positive news!
We discuss the great leaps that humankind has made in technology over the last year and the vital social progress that has been made too. This is a great episode to listen to if recent news has been getting you down.
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Dan Jarvis MPWe talk to Dan Jarvis, Member of Parliament for Barnsley Central and current Mayor of South Yorkshire. We discuss how he got into politics, his role as mayor, the government's response to Afghanistan and the future of the Labour Party.
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Listen to the episode where we talked to the new Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, by clicking >> here here 2021-12-0141 minLeft WhingersTackling Gambling Addiction w/ Matt Zarb-CousinWe talk to Director of Clean Up Gambling and the Coalition Against Gambling Ads, and co-founder of the Gamban App, Matt Zarb-Cousin (@mattzarb). We discuss what a gambling addiction is, how someone with or at risk of a gambling addiction can access help and what more the government could be doing to tackle the issue.
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2021-11-2429 minLeft WhingersStand Up and Serve Again w/ Jonny BallWe talk to founder of Campaign Force UK and host of the Veterans In Politics Podcast, Jonny Ball (@jonnyball79). We discuss what Campaign Force UK does, how we can get more veterans into politics and the benefits of having those who served in the armed forces serve again.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ2021-11-1030 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 10) - Let's Go Brandon!In this new episode of Whinge With Us, we are joined by Amy Dwyer (@AmyDwyer23) to talk about recent news and events! We discuss the recent Budget and Facebook's new rebrand and a new trend taking the USA by storm.
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(The Left Whingers don't agree...2021-11-0343 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 9) - Rats and Polar BearsIn this new episode of Whinge With Us we are joined by George Fairhurst (@FabianFairhurst) to talk about recent news events! We discuss the increase in COVID-19 cases, what's to be expected at COP26, fake news on social media and Chris Mitchell from GMB's viral videos (you'll understand the episode title once you've listened).
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We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to David Amess’s family, friends, colleagues, constituents and everyone that knew him. We were shocked and appalled by the news last Friday and saddened by the loss of an MP who truly cared about his constituents.2021-10-2000 minLeft WhingersReflections on Labour ConferenceBrandon and Cathleen reflect on the Labour Conference, its highs and its lows, its significance and our experiences. We also discuss the "Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution" documentary and what the next Labour government might look like.
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Mark PinsleyWe talk to our first guest from the States, Mark Pinsley! He is running to be the Democratic Party candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate. We talk about why he is running for PA State Senate, the condition of US politics and what the UK and US left can learn from one another.
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Left WhingersLeft Whingers at Labour Conference 2021 (Day 4)A new episode LIVE from the Labour Party Conference in Brighton!
We are joined by George Aylett to talk about what we've been up to, what we expect from Keir Starmer's speech on Wednesday, and the future of the Party.2021-09-2839 min
Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Paul MasonWe talk to British commentator and journalist, Paul Mason! We discuss the Labour Party Conference, the future of the left, and his new book on the threat of modern fascism.
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Left WhingersLeft Whingers at Labour Conference 2021 (Day 3)A new episode LIVE from the Labour Party Conference in Brighton!
We talk about what we have been up to, events unfolding in the Conference Hall and the leadership's latest policy announcements.2021-09-2725 min
Left WhingersLeft Whingers at Labour Conference 2021 (Day 2)Our new episode live from the Labour Party Conference in Brighton!2021-09-2638 min
Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Wes Streeting MPWe talk to Labour MP for Ilford North and Shadow Secretary of State for Child Poverty, Wes Streeting MP! We discuss his route into politics, what Labour can do to tackle child poverty when in government, the current Labour leadership, and his advice for people wanting to get more involved in politics.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his...2021-09-2238 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 8) - Changing AttitudesIn this new episode we discuss the legacy of 9/11 and dissect the recent reforms to Social Care. We also talk about transphobia in the Labour Party and condemn the leadership's lack of concern for our trans comrades. In between these serious topics we chat about ABBA's new releases and what we think about them.
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Debated PodcastYoung Fabian Executive Election w/ Brandon GreenIn this episode Will is joined by Brandon Green, one third of the Left Whingers Podcast, to discuss his campaign to be elected to the Young Fabians Executive, the Fabian Society, the Left Whingers Podcast, the rise in National Insurance contributions and how the media might change with the emergence of new media outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1133 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 7) - Olympics fever!In this new episode we are captured by sporting fever! We discuss the Olympics and Team GB's success and touch on the sad departure of Messi from Barcelona. We share our thoughts about COVID-19 restrictions coming to an end and whether we have made use of our new freedoms. We also discuss the IPCC's report into climate change and how we can deal with the "code red" threat to humanity (we try to keep it as light as possible).
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BBC iPlayer...2021-08-1131 minLeft WhingersWhat is Proportional Representation (PR)?In this episode, Cathleen talks to Owen Winter (co-founder of Make Votes Matter) about what PR is, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it can be achieved.
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Olivia Blake MPWe talk to Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam and Shadow Minister for Nature, Water and Flooding, Olivia Blake MP! We discuss what brought her into politics, what Labour can do in government to tackle the climate crisis and her advice for people wanting to get more involved in politics.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his...2021-07-2429 minLeft WhingersWinning in East Devon w/ Cllr Jake BonettaIn this episode we talk to the new young councillor for Honiton St. Michael's (East Devon District Council), Jake Bonetta.
We ask him how he established his presence in the local area and beat all odds to become the area's new councillor at only 19!
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Left WhingersRed Talk - Amy Dwyer on the need for Political EducationAmy Dwyer talks about the need for conceptual political education in schools and how it will benefit our democracy.
Amy is Chair of the Young Fabians Education Network and University of Manchester Young Fabians, follow her on twitter.
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...2021-07-0307 minLeft WhingersWhy is there no new episode this week?In this very short episode, we explain why there is no new Left Whingers episode this week.
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Cat Smith MPWe talk to Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood and Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy, Cat Smith MP! We discuss what brought her into politics, how Labour can earn young people's vote and her advice for people wanting to get more involved in politics.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open...2021-06-2318 min
Left WhingersRed Talk - Lauren Davison on Prison ReformLauren Davison talks about the need for prison reform and why the narrative on criminal justice needs to change.
Lauren is a criminologist, Labour activist and founder of the Labour Coalition for Justice Reform, follow her on Twitter and check out her LinkedIn.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https...2021-06-1912 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 5) - It's Coming Hame!We are back with another episode of Whinge With Us! We talk about the boundary review, what's next for Starmer, UNITE's elections and the Euros.
The boundary review: Boundary Commission for England website
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Tan Dhesi MPWe talk to Labour MP for Slough and Shadow Minister for the Railways, Tan Dhesi MP! We discuss what brought him into politics, Labour's plans for the rail network and his advice for people wanting to get more involved in politics.
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Left WhingersRed Talk - Panny Antoniou on Bio-diversity and RewildingPanny Antoniou talks about the positive impact that increased bio-diversity and rewilding could have on climate change.
Panny is Chair and co-founder of Labour Doorstep and co-chair of Open Labour Climate, follow him on Twitter.
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Rewilding Britain
The Wildlife Trusts
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify...2021-06-0506 min
Left WhingersWelcome to Series 3!Hello! How have you been?
Here is a little update from us.
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Later in the episode we play Policy Hot or Not where we take it in turns to throw out random policy ideas and decide whether they are "hot" or "not". We debated bringing in fan ownership of football clubs and improving our nation's transport network.
We also have a look back at our favourite moments...2021-04-2842 min
Left WhingersEarth Day SpecialWe talk to 3 Labour and environmental activists - Marie, Mhairi and George - about SERA (Labour's Environmental Campaign) and the Green New Deal.
"White Heat of the Green Revolution" by the Young Fabians Environment Network >>Event Registration2021-04-2229 min
Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Tracy BrabinIn this episode we talk to Labour's candidate for West Yorkshire Mayor and current MP for Batley and Spen, Tracy Brabin! We discuss what brought her into politics, what her plans are for the mayoralty and her advice for people wanting to go into politics, as well as much much more!
Tracy's campaign website: Tracy Brabin for West Yorkshire Mayor (tracy4mayor.org.uk)
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You can support their campaigns by following them on their social media below:
Amy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyDwyer23
Amy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenworthamLabour
Tina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinaBhartwas
2021-04-0721 min
Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Lord Jack McConnellIn this episode we talk to former First Minister of Scotland, Lord Jack McConnell! We discuss what it was like being First Minister, how Labour can win back Scotland and his advice for people wanting to go into politics, as well as much much more!
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work...2021-03-3136 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 3) - Pointing at potholes.Like all of our Whinge With Us episodes, this one is a perfect mix of serious and silly. We begin by talking about recent news events; the Salmond Inquiry, Sarah Everard's vigil, the #KillTheBill protests and Hartlepool's by-election.
However, later in the episode we play Policy Hot or Not (25:40) where we take it in turns to throw out random policy ideas and decide whether they are "hot" or "not". We debated everything from Yorkshire Independence to potholes!
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To get in touch with Ireland's UN Youth Delegates or keep up with their campaigns:
Twitter: UNYouthIRL
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Also, thank you to Lauren for joining us on this podcast, it was great to have you back.
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Mermaids: https://twitter.com/Mermaids_Gender
2021-03-1028 min
Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Carwyn Jones MSIn this episode we talk to former First Minister of Wales and current Member of the Senedd, Carwyn Jones! We discuss what it was like being First Minister, how Labour can continue to win in Wales, as well as advice for people wanting to go into politics, and much much more!
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify...2021-03-0330 minLeft WhingersWhy you should join a trade unionIn this episode we talk to three young trade unionists, Kate, Miriam and Toby, about why trade unions are relevant today and how they can help you out as a young worker.
Find a union tool: Find a union for you | TUC
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Billy BraggIn this episode we talk to musician and activist, Billy Bragg! We cover everything from his musical influences to the effects of Twitter on politics, from how we can reframe the debate around patriotism to Ross' haircut. This is definitely one to listen to!
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb...2021-02-1731 min
Left WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 2) - We have no authority here.This episode is a great mix of serious and silly. We answer questions sent in by you, our audience (including a discussion about Universal Basic Income) and discuss what the upcoming local elections have in store for Keir's Labour in our "Keir Watch" segment.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3...2021-02-1034 minLeft WhingersHow to look after your mental healthIn this episode we talk to Ralph Berry, the Delivery Network Manager for ‘Live Well Leeds’ and Sha-aib-ali a junior doctor in Hammersmith Hospital about how we can all protect our mental health locked down in these dark months. We this episode is reassuring and provides you with some top tips for mental wellbeing. We are in this together.
Samaritans Tel: 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258. It is a free, confidential, and anonymous mental health text support service. For more information: https://giveusashout.org/
YoungMinds is a mental health support service for youn...2021-02-0326 minLeft WhingersHIV Awareness with the Terrence Higgins TrustIn this episode we talk to the Terrence Higgins Trust's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Richard about his role at the charity, Channel 4 series It's a Sin, and HIV Awareness.
Click here to donate to the Terrence Higgins Trust: Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
It's a Sin resources: It's a Sin resources | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Terrence Higgins Trust direct helpline: 0808 802 1221
For more advice and information: info@tht.org.uk
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2021-01-2726 minLeft WhingersGrowing up in the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller CommunityIn this episode we speak to a couple of amazing activists - Chris (from Travellers Against Racism) and Luke (from the Labour GRT Campaign) - about their experiences growing up in the GRT Community, and the challenges that GRT people face living in the UK.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ2021-01-2029 minLeft WhingersWhinge With Us (Episode 1) - Keir we go!This episode is a great mix of serious and silly. We answer questions sent in by you, our audience and discuss Keir Starmer's latest appearances in our "Keir Watch" segment.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ2021-01-1338 minLeft WhingersA Beginner's Guide to Rent StrikesWe spoke to two of Bristol's rent strikers - Louis and Saranya - about their experiences taking part in/ organising a rent strike and how you could replicate their success at your university.
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Left WhingersWelcome to Season 2!Get to know a bit about Brandon, Cathleen, and Ross before the exciting launch of the new Left Whingers season!
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Emma Hardy MPWe spoke to Shadow Minister for Higher and Further Education, Emma Hardy about tuition fees, covid-19 and more!
As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers and turn notifications on to keep up to date with us, and follow us on Spotify to get the latest episodes sent to you directly. Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music - you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ2020-10-2020 minLeft WhingersYoung Labour Chair *Election Special*In this episode, we held a hustings for the 3 Young Labour Chair candidates - Cathleen Clarke, Eluned Anderson and Jess Barnard. As always, we put to them questions from our Left Whingers community - which you can sign up to here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMLAK4ToIrbV-twI02PSpc6KjnUUBZFctJrl0JoJx3rJFb4g/viewform
We talked about transphobia, antisemitism and much more!
Ballots will be dropping soon!
As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers and turn notifications on to keep up to date with us, and follow u...2020-10-111h 13Left WhingersFabianism and the Labour PartyWe spoke to Adam Allnutt (Chair of The Young Fabians), Amy Dwyer ( NW Young Fabians Womens' Officer & University of Manchester Young Fabians Chair), Amber Khan (Editor of the Young Fabians Blog) & George Fairhurst (Chair of Yorkshire and Humber Young Fabians).
Issues discussed include the benefits of being a Young Fabian, what Fabianism means to them, and how Fabianism fits into the Labour Party today!
Like what you heard? You can join the Fabian Society here: https://fabians.org.uk/membership/join/
Also visit the Young Fabians website here: http://www.youngfabians.org.uk/2020-09-2239 minDebated PodcastYoung Labour and Justice Policy w/ Lauren DavisonIn this episode Will speaks to Lauren Davison, co host of the Left Whingers podcast about the podcast, the up and coming Young Labour and NEC elections, the Labour Party's approach to justice policies and next year's local and devolved elections. Make sure to also check out Left Whingers on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1729 minLeft WhingersLabour Party Culture and Young PeopleWe spoke to Elliott from Campaign for Dual CLP membership (https://twitter.com/ForClp) to discuss how the campaign could benefit young members. We also spoke to fantastic activists Imogen, George, Janine and Dhruv about their experiences as young people in CLPs and online.
As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers
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Left WhingersThe Left Whingers Newsreel - AugustJoin us for a recap of the news so far in August, where we talk about Lebanon, Trump-Biden, and introduce our new segment, "Keir-Watch".
As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers
If you have any ideas for podcast guests in the future or you would like to appear, email us on queries@leftwhingers.co.uk
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Left WhingersIn Conversation With... Clive Lewis MPWe spoke to Labour MP for Norwich South, Clive Lewis about the COVID-19 pandemic, cross party working and much more! Thank you to Shaan, Brandon and Ardeel for joining us to ask questions, and to Leyton for suggesting a question to ask.
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Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music - you can find more of his work h...2020-07-2938 minLeft WhingersBlack Lives MatterWe spoke to 4 brilliant activists - Khadeejah, Natalie, Amen and Abdi - about Black Lives Matter, racial inequalities in British politics and about their lived experiences in Britain.
As always, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Left_Whingers
Find out more about the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK context here - https://blacklivesmatteruk.com/ where you'll find great resources and info.
Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music - you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ...2020-07-1441 minLeft WhingersLGBTQ+ Rights in Modern Britain with LGSM's Mike JacksonLeft Whingers spoke to the brilliant Mike Jackson - a founding member of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners - about everything from Pride the move, Section 28, Inclusive sex education and the Gender Recognition Act. If you fancy supporting LGSM and picking up one of their fabulous t-shirts, click this link: https://housmans.com/product/pits-perverts-t-shirt/
We were also joined by two amazing activists - Elsie Greenwood (co-chair of LGBT Labour Scotland) and Jason Parkinson (LGBTQ+ activist) - to hear their perspectives and experiences.
As always, thank you to Leyton for our theme music - yo...2020-06-3042 min
FLAT CHAT WRAPFlat Chat Wrap #42 – Strata chatting, straight out of the boxFor years I have been struck by the irony of the connection between communication and community falling asunder at the doors of apartment blocks.If there was anywhere that not only needed an internal communications system – and probably contained higher than average numbers of people able to grasp the fundamentals – it would be modern apartment blocks.People have experimented with Facebook pages and dedicated websites – but as soon as the people who set them up get fed up with having to run it, or cop more than their fair share of abuse from the block’s whingers – it all falls apart.Then...2019-09-2529 min
Hump Day with Swanny & FriendsThe Toughest Thing In Football0:30 Swanny in the Legends match? 1:30 Sam Newman cameo 4:00 Mike Sheahan cameo 6:00 Patreon and Merch thanks patreon.com/swannyandfriends.com swannyandfriends.com.au 7:00 Aussie Whingers 10:00 Dane slept in 13:00 Mad Mondays and exit interviews 22:00 Famous ppl 25:00 Required host 27:00 Non-media training 29:00 Open Scotty 32:00 Snip assistance 35:30 Bad husband 39:00 Right Angles 43:00 Alcohol or kids presents? 46:00 Sam's science tip 50:00 Neighbours 51:00 Swanny match-making 54:00 Social feedback 2019-08-271h 04
Dan Life CoachEpisode 6.Episode 6 in the Life Coach surgery sees Bradley get dropped and Emma moves in to dispense her wisdom, along with Jess, on subjects including cyclist rage, negative people, and public school whingers trying to make themselves more popular.
It's wonder we aren't in therapy ourselves, listening to this bunch.2018-07-031h 04
Funny Looking LiveFLL - Name That Tune (No Whingers)Name That Tune5 Points for the 1st Person to get the song5 points to the 1st person that gets the artist15 points to the 1st person that gets both - in the same message! (doesn't count if somebody else has got there with one of the others)Say hello in the Chat BoxSkype - funnylookingpod--------------------------------------Find Funny Looking Podcast on iTunes or your PodCast catcherListen - Rate - ReviewSupport the show and buy some merch!Have a dig...2018-01-1445 min
Property Investment Podcast Network22 properties by 30: Can Generation Ys build massive portfolios?Back by popular demand, this week’s podcast guest Stephanie Brennan reveals if she’s on track to acquire a massive portfolio before she hits the big 3-0, and the team sort through the noise to work out whether Generation Y can really have it all. Stephanie talks to the team about how her investment strategy has developed and evolved since she last appeared on the show and what she’s doing to reach her goals more quickly. In this episode we also cover everything from DIY renovations versus employing the professionals, to the challenges Millennials are facing getting onto t...2016-09-2629 min
What use is an F-call?Stop whining and get with the program...What use is an F-call?
We are part of an amazing hobby where inventiveness, inquiry and exploration is part and parcel of the thing we do. It's that spirit that got me interested in this hobby and fortunately I have enough friends in the hobby who share that view.
Unfortunately, this hobby seems to also attract a group of nay-sayers, people who are always denigrating others, starting from the perspective of saying No, before asking How? Let's call them the whingers.
These are the ones who complain about the ineffectiveness of the WIA, the ones who complain that when the...2015-05-1601 min
As Yet Unnamed London Theatre PodcastAs Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast Theatre Review for 2013 AYULTP #152 05-Jan-2014As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast
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Gareth James -
Nick from Partially Obstructed View -
Julie Raby -
Phil from the West End Whingers -
2013 Theatre Review
Jumpers for Goalposts and The Bush Theatre [00:00:35]
Chimerica, the Almeida and Headlong [00:11:11]
Shakespeare productions in London [00:14:55]
Donmar Warehouse [00:26:01]
National Theatre [00:29:12]
Musicals [00:35:52]
The Royal Court [00:46:12]
The Finborough [00:49:19]
Hampstead Theatre Young Vic and Southwark Playhouse [00:57:56]
Duds, Disappointments and Stinkers [01:00:42]
Discoveries [01:09:57]
Theatre in 2013 Blogs
Partially Obstructed View
Julie Raby
Gareth James
West End Whingers
RevStan
There Ought To Be Clowns
The Other Bridge Project
Guardian’s Best of 20132014-01-111h 18
Social Media White Noise#97: New Media WhingersOn the day that we didn’t record in a coffee shop:
Will the PC ever RIP ?
Is the Cat out of the Bag for Cable Cutbacks ?
BitTorrent steps in on File Syncing
Recorded at BattleQuest Games, 28 The Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EE
2013-01-2832 min
CUNY TV's Theater TalkMichael Friedman, Alex Timbers, Mark Shenton, The West End WhingersWriter/director Alex Timbers and composer Michael Friedman discuss “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” their "emo" musical about the 7th President of the US. Also, UK critic Mark Shenton and London’s notorious West End Whingers review Broadway’s latest fare.2010-05-0226 min
CUNY TV's Theater TalkMichael Friedman, Alex Timbers, Mark Shenton, The West End WhingersWriter/director Alex Timbers and composer Michael Friedman discuss “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” their "emo" musical about the 7th President of the US. Also, UK critic Mark Shenton and London’s notorious West End Whingers review Broadway’s latest fare.2010-05-0226 min