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The Whistler Podcast With Your Host MelThe Whistler Podcast With Your Host Mel - This Episode: "The Murder of Byron Blake" Aired On March 10, 1947This episode sponsored by Cozy Earth at cozyearth.com featuring the finest linens, bath and home goods and more. Use the code WILBURHATCH for 41% off your order. Perfect for yourself or for someone you love! Click on this link: https://cozyearth.com/discount/WILBURHATCHHey Friends! Today's podcast features the intriguing episode "The Murder of Byron Blake" originally aired on March 10, 1947.đď¸Episode description: In this tense and emotionally charged Whistler tale, a struggling actorâs second chance collides with jealousy, ambition, and one dangerously possessive man. When Leo Sanders reconnects with Julie Lane â the woman...
2025-11-2439 min
The Whistler Podcast With Your Host MelThe Whistler Podcast With Your Host Mel - This Episode: "The Murder of Byron Blake" Aired On March 10, 1947Episode Description:In this tense and emotionally charged Whistler tale, a struggling actorâs second chance collides with jealousy, ambition, and one dangerously possessive man.When Leo Sanders reconnects with Julie Lane â the woman he left behind in St. Louis â old feelings resurface right as heâs offered the biggest opportunity of his career. But Leoâs past, Julieâs controlling boss, and a rising Broadway star named Byron Blake weave together into a chain of misunderstandings that spirals toward tragedy. Secrets, tempers, and one impulsive decision set the stage for a classic Whistler mor...
2025-11-2439 min
Empowering Your Circle PodcastHazel of Empowering Your Circle chats with the wonderful Mel ByronHazel of Empowering Your Circle speaks with the lovely Mel Byron. Mel spent 20 years in publishing before transferring her skills and all her passion, which I can attest, to being on stage as a comedian, but also helping individuals as a speaking coach. Mel enables individuals and teams to become more confident and achieve kind of the results that you want to achieve. But all I would also say is I know and I'm testament to the fact that Mel can bring out the best in someone, you know, because she understands everybody's individuality.
2025-11-2147 min
Musical Miles PodcastPAM TILLIS: Carrying On the Family LegacySend us a textPam Tillis, born in 1957, is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Daughter of Mel Tillis, she initially pursued pop music in the 1980s before finding success in country music. Tillis achieved recognition with Arista Nashville in the 1990s, receiving two Grammy Awards and several Top 10 country singles and platinum albums. Her music blends various genres, including country, pop, and jazz. In 2007, she founded Stellar Cat Records.In our interview with Grammy Award winner Pam Tillis, we dove deep into the heart of her music career. The craft...
2025-10-2918 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastOctober/November 2025This episode's recommendations from the Talking Pictures TV schedule include a brilliant, and unusual, Sherlock Holmes film; a little something from Ed Wood; an early Hammer sci-fi; and a John Mills thriller. All courtesy of Mel Byron and the TPTV podcast team.
2025-10-2737 min
Zee's Skills HubPublic Speaking Expert: How to Speak with Confidence, influence People and Become UnforgettableIf you want to learn how to speak with clarity, eloquence and confidence whether in the it's for a work presentation, a webinar, meetings or on a stage, you must watch this video. Mel Byron, an experienced Public Speaker and Coach shares with us the skills you need to master the art of public speaking. In this conversation, you'll learn:â How to manage your fear of speaking in publicâ The key things that can make your presentation stand outâ Power poses and body language that make you look and feel confident â Managing your pace, tone and voice when speakingâ Mistakes t...
2025-09-0845 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastSeptember 2025Autumn is upon us and Mel Byron and the team choose some of the season's finest offerings from Talking Pictures TV, from 1940s British noir to Biggles, via a couple of top 1960s crime series.
2025-08-2546 minMusical Miles PodcastLegendary Nashville Producer and Hitmaker ~ Buddy CannonSend us a textAs a producer of number one hits by artists like Kenny Chesney, John Michael Montgomery, Joe Nichols and Reba McEntire, Buddy Cannonâs talent in the studio continues to speak for itself. And itâs no wonder heâhe knows his way around the recording studio, considering his many years of experience in all aspects of the business, from session background vocalist and bandmember, to master songwriter and publishing company executive to record label A&R man. Cannonâs knack for picking and producing artists and their hits has helped launch the careers of mega...
2025-07-3034 min
T minus 20Pon de Replay: the birth of bad girl RiriSend us a textRewind to 24 July 2005 to 30 July 2005This week in 2005, Rihanna made her Diwali riddim-fuelled debut, Hulk Hogan became the ultimate helicopter dad and Birmingham took a surprise spin on the tornado ride. We also hit Splendour just as it pivoted to electro and watched Canadian scientists crush Bigfoot dreams with one tuft of bison hair.đŞď¸ Birmingham gets twistered. A rare urban tornado tears through Englandâs second city, tossing trees, ripping roofs and causing ÂŁ40 million in damage. The miracle? Zero deaths. The mess? Immense.đŁ Bigfoot? mo...
2025-07-231h 00Talking Pictures TV PodcastJune/July 2025Some hot summer selections from Mel Byron and the reviewing team. Stay at home, close the curtains and settle down in front of the telly with John Mills, Frankie Howerd, Fred Astaire & Rita Hayworth, Warren Beaaty and Caroline Munro. What a party!
2025-06-2333 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastApril/May 2025Margaret Rutherford, Alastair Sim, Peter Sellers, John Gielgud, Leigh Lawson are among just a few of the glittering stars we meet as Mel Byron and the team take a look at what's coming up on TPTV Over late April and early May. It's Easter treats galore for classic film and TV fans!
2025-04-1733 min
GymbagsGYMBAGSÂ New You? Trying to create a totally New You any time of the year isn't great and isn't sustainable, as Judith tells us. Especially in January, as it's cold! For all us women over 50, the girls tell us how small changes are the key. Just do something! Hosted by Mel Byron and Judith Barrass.
2025-02-2220 minGymbagsHow to Survive ChristmasSome guerilla podcasting this time as Mel and Judith get moved on by security. But we don't give up, as surviving Christmas is an important one. Food, booze, parties. We've got them covered. And what exactly is Zebra Drinking?
2025-02-2123 minGymbagsJust FIVE minutes?Comedians, Judith Barrass and Mel Byron, discuss all things wellness and fitness for women over 50. Judith, the comedy Pilates lady (apparently!), tells us how important movement is to our bodies. But, Mel wants to know, does talking (i.e. tongue movement) count?
2025-02-2026 minGymbagsFat Burn?Judith's in the pink, and Mel's trying (and failing) to burn fat at the gym. Join the Gym Bags as they discuss all things fitness and wellness for middle-aged women. Presented by comedians, Judith Barrass and Mel Byron.
2025-02-1720 minGymbagsGYMBAGSMel Byron and Judith Barrass are back with more wit and wisdom on the topics of fitness and wellness for middle-aged women. Well, Judith provides the wisdom as Mel is losing her wits.
2025-02-1618 minGymbagsSo, What Have We Learnt?At long last in the same room again, Judith asks Mel what she's learnt from this first series of Gym Bags. What is she continuing to learn? Has her wellness improved? Is she lifting more? And can that shoulder hunch be cured. More on wellness, fitness and laughter for women over 50.
2025-02-1621 minGymbagsDOMSMel Byron is sore. And Judith Barrass knows why. Join the funny fitness ladies as they discuss muscles and more. It turns out Mel has DOMS. But what is it? Will all us over-50s suffer? We look to Judith for the answers
2025-02-0225 minMusical Miles PodcastGuest: Marla Cannon - GoodmanSend us a textMarla Cannon - Goodman is not only a very successful songwriter she is the daughter of Nashville Legendary Producer Buddy Cannon. Surrounded by Country Music Giants like Vern Gosdin, Mel Tillis, George Jones and Willie Nelson, Marla shares stories of growing up outside Music City just like any other kid, just with famous friends.Marla got her degree in nursing and shares how she loved to write poetry and stumbled into songwriting as a full-time career. With 3 number 1country hits to her credit, she has long established herself as source of s...
2025-02-0138 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastFinding Freedom with Mel Robbins and Two Little Words: Let ThemBuckle up, listeners. It was only a matter of time before our paths crossed with Mel Robbins, one of the most respected experts on change and motivation in the zeitgeist, and today is that day. Known for being the host of the #1 ranking education podcast in the world, bringing deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, tools, and compelling conversations to her audiences, Jen and Amy spend todayâs hour diving into Melâs âLet Themâ theory, which is taking the world by storm, already delivering instant peace and freedom in the lives and relationships of people putting it into...
2025-01-291h 13GymbagsMore Hot ChocolateAT the risk of sounding like they're obsessed, Mel and Judith talk Hot Chocolate again, among other things. You'd be surprised what can contribute to wellness for the over-50s, but these two funny women will tell you more.
2025-01-2623 minGymbagsA Balancing ActAs a woman in here fifties, Mel Byron is worried about falling down the stairs. Maybe not now, but soon. Judith Barrass is here to help. With her extensive fitness training, she's well-placed to help Mel, and all of us women over 50, stay on our feet as we grow older. And the exercises help the brain too! It's a BOGOF from Judith this week!
2025-01-1922 minGymbagsCake, Genes, or Booze?What affects our middle-aged bodies the most? Genetics, cake (lots of cake!), or a sneaky G&T? Join the Old Bags, comics Judith Barrass and Mel Byron, and as they discuss fitness, wellness, and all round happiness for women like them.
2025-01-1716 min
GymbagsPilot EpisodeFitness, wellness, weight loss. Join middle-aged comics, Judith Barrass and Mel Byron, as they bring their unique take on all of these - for women over 50. One of them is a highly qualified fitness instructor. One of them needs one. Can you guess which is which?
2025-01-1117 minGymbagsLift Weight to Lose WeightMel Byron and Judith Barrass are back with more top wellness tips for women over 50. Get those dumbbells out (or a couple of beans) as we learn how lifting weight will burn way more calories than all that tedious treadmill running. And you don't have to start strong! You can build up to it, even if you've never done any weight training before. Best of all, you will still be burning calories after you've stopped lifting! Yes! Tune in to find out more.
2025-01-1126 min
MizAdventures with FriendsMission Minded with ByronSend us a textWhat can mission work look like? Could be as simple as balloon animals and counting Tic Tacs! Whatever God needs done will be apparent if we listen. Byron and Miz Mel encourage listeners who may be considering a mission team experience.Â
2024-07-181h 00
Permission To Be Human - the podcastEpisode 65 - When Your Dream Is To Have A Family with Corrina Gordon BarnesEpisode Title:Â Episode 65 - When Your Dream Is To Have A Family with Corrina Gordon-Barnes
Host: Mel Findlater
Trigger Warning:
This episode includes discussions about stillbirth and grief. Please take care while listening.
In this episode Mel interviews Corrina Gordon-Barnes, an executive coach with 18 yearsâ coaching experience. Creating a family with her wife was her biggest dream; they are deep in the trenches of parenting with a 2 year old and a 4 year old, and they always honour their first son who was stillborn. With her coaching, she supports those who want to resolve tric...
2024-07-0245 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastMay / June 2024The bad guys don't stand a chance in this episode. Not with Batman, Captain Scarlet and Sherlock Holmes around. Join Mel Byron and the team as they introduce your favourite fighters of evil, along with John Gregson, Jean Kent and Laurence Harvey.
2024-05-1947 min
Believe? The Myths & Conspiracies PodEp18. Emperor Nero was the Antichrist | with Mel ByronDid the roman emperor Nero fake his own death? Was he actually the antichrist? Believe? is a podcast all about the world's craziest conspiracy theories, or are they crazy? Each episode comedians Phil Green and David Ferguson invite a guest to pick their favourite conspiracy theory and then try to make sense of it. In this episode we're joined by comedian Mel Byron to go way way back and work out whether Emperor Nero was the devil in disguise. Other important topics covered are Bananarama, film noir in Bethnal Green and Liz Truss saving the west....
2024-04-181h 03
No Kids No PainSeason 2 Episode 5 - Mel ByronRomina and Luca welcome another great guest: Mel Byron, a comedian, writer and speaking coach. Mel got married in her 40s and she and her husband are happily childfree: as Mel explains, becoming parents when you are already in your 40s can be disruptive and she is happy to enjoy her childfree life. They also talk about extended families, Catholicism and stepchildren.Â
2024-03-3121 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastMarch/April 2024Â In this early spring episode, Mel Byron and the team introduce Liberace, James Stewart, Frankenstein's bride (not that one!) and some British favourites.
2024-03-1532 min
Art of SupplyCase Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald'sOn February 2, 2024, news broke on one of the court cases we've been following for a while. In May of 2023, two of the companies owned by Byron Allen, a black businessman and producer, sued McDonald's for $100 Million in California for fraud and false promise. The suit claimed the company lied when it said it was going to spend more money with black-owned media companies. California Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana dismissed the case against McDonald's and ordered Allen to pay their legal fees. But if you know anything about Byron Allen, you know that this...
2024-02-2219 min
Accuro Out LoudEpisode 35: Confidence catch up with Mel ByronThis month, Communications Officer Katie is joined by Trainer, Comedian and Writer, Mel Byron, along with Luisa, the Adult Projects Manager at Accuro, to have a catch up about confidence. They last spoke back in Summer 2023 and Mel is keen to find out if Katie and Luisa have put her tips into practice!
2024-02-0129 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastNovember/December 2023Mel Byron and the team bring you drama, fear and some classic tunes. Stars featured this episode include Vincent Price, Margaret Lockwood and George Formby. Everyone's favourite scarecrow, Worzel gummidge joins us too, as he makes his debut on Talking Pictures TV.
2023-11-2054 min
Earspace#242 Earspace - Layul x ToneRuth x Mel VeeIn today's episode, we get to know Layul, ToneRuth and Mel Vee Tap inhttps://linktr.ee/LayulOfficialhttps://musics.to/41012MC0rWhttps://linktr.ee/toneruth -Intro Music-Layul F.N.J https://open.spotify.com/track/2SQkdwwOcUDwdnz8TyOZik?si=d8988ebea8404720-Mid Roll music- ToneRuthTonesAnthem (Thrivin)https://open.spotify.com/track/0mDUGQgAUHqXkgtKbQ457E?si=299128792c564ad7-Outro Music-Mel Vee Bob Ross https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oBWFD3nLhdCe60Tl0...
2023-11-141h 08Accuro Out LoudEpisode 31: Talking Confidence with Mel ByronThis month we have a special guest host â Trainer, Comedian and Writer, Mel Byron. Mel sits down with Accuro staff Amy, Luisa and Katie to talk about their comfort zones and confidence with public speaking, and offers invaluable advice and tips on how to overcome this very real fear shared by so many.
2023-07-311h 02T minus 20Valerie Plame - CIA spy sold out by her own governmentSend us a textThis time 20 years ago Valerie Plame, a CIA operative, found herself at the center of a political firestorm when her covert identity was exposed. This uncovered a complex web of deception, high-stakes politics, and blurred the lines between national security and political ambitions. It also sparked a change in career for Valerie that saw book and movie deals, speaking arrangements and ultimately a big for congress! Plus we need to talk about Chingy. Howard Baily Jr. aka 'Chingy' released his single 'Right Thurr' this week cementing himself as a modern day M...
2023-07-121h 21Talking Pictures TV PodcastJuly 2023What a Carry On! Join Mel Byron and the team as they dive into some of the delights on Talking Pictures TV this July. With Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, a Ring of Spies, some worms (ugh!) and, yes, a Carry On classic.
2023-07-1053 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastMay 2023Orson Welles, Joan Collins, George Peppard and Margaret Lockwood. This latest episode is like your fantasy dinner party, as Mel Byron and the team of reviewers introduce all these stars and more. Also coming up on your favourite UK TV channel this month are rarities such as the Lone Wolf films and Ealing Studios' production set in The Wirral.
2023-05-0847 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable1020: "Learning Emotional Freedom With Byron Katieâs 4 Questions"âDon't believe every thing you think.â - Byron Katie In this episode, Morgan and I talk about: Learning how to confront fearful thoughts, ego, and misaligned thinking and bring you back to yourself Understanding that to have abundance and ease, we must be willing to experience the opposite as well Recognizing that emotional discomfort and difficult situations will always arise, and it's in how you approach and get yourself through these situations that matters To find out more about Morgan Ruff and the work that she does, visit her IG @morganruffuplift Contin...
2023-03-0841 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastLate March 2023Mel Byron and the TPTV Podcast Team take you into Spring wthe a varied selection of the best of Talking Pictures TV from 7th-26th March. There are trains and planes, Homes & Watson, Hammer and...yet more Hammer. Stanley Baker, Alastair Sim, Valerie Hobson, and a pre-Star Trek William Shatner, are among the stars whose films we recommend.Â
2023-03-0653 min
Soho Bites PodcastSoho Bites 38: East of Piccadilly (1941)Murder mystery? Rom-com? And, as an afterthought.... wartime boosterism?East of Piccadilly (1941) was known as "The Strangler" in the US and was directed by Harold Huth. It stars Judy Campbell & Sebastian Shaw and was written by the then quite young J Lee Thompson. It tells the story of a murder investigation and is (extremely) loosely based on a real life case, that of the "The Soho Strangler".1940s UK film expert, Mel Byron, comes all the way in from Talking Picture TV Podcast HQ to talk about the film. It's her third visit to the...
2023-02-2753 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastBONUS Episode - Dearest Joy - Interview with Jonathan TaflerMel Byron talks to actor, Jonathan Tafler, son of TPTV favourites, Sydney Tafler and Joy Shelton. Sydney starred in 'It Always Rains on Sunday' (1947), 'Reach for the Sky' (1956) and many other classic films. Joy's films include ' Waterloo Road' (1945) and 'Millions Like Us' (1943). Jonathan's new book, 'Dearest Joy' shares letters between the newly-married Sydney and Joy as work commitments see them separated at the end of World War 2. Pregnant Joy is working in the West End, whilst Sydney is touring with Olivier's Old Vic company. Sydney's travels take him to, among other places, Germany just after VE Day. Jonathan a...
2022-12-0456 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastNovember 2022The earliest Hammer film still in existence, some Technicolor noir, a lesser-known Alec Guinness film and more make up what's on offer in this edition of the podcast dedicated to the UK's favourite television channel. Join Mel Byron and the team as they discuss these and more gems showing on TPTV between 7th and 27th November 2022.
2022-11-0755 min
Kino QuickiesKino Quickies 08 - The Impassive Footman (1932) with Mel ByronThe Impassive Footman (1932), is the earliest film in Kino Quickies season 2. It's a tense melodrama about an unhappy marriage, a foiled affair and a doctor's dilemma, all watched over by a mysterious -you might even say impassive - footman.The film stars George Curzon as the eponymous footman, Betty Stockfeld & Allan Jeayes as the married couple at the centre of the film and Owen Nares as dashing young doctor, Bryan Daventry.NOBODY is credited as the film's director - the candidates are its producer, Basil Dean and Graham Cutts. We try to get to the...
2022-10-2659 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastSeptember/October 2022Go behind the scenes with The Projectionists. Journey to Marseille in pursuit of drug barons. Fight for Khartoum with General Gordon. Join Mel Byron and the team for all of this and more as they look at what's coming up on Talking Pictures TV from mid-Sept to early October. Look out for Boris Karloff and Leo McKern too!
2022-09-121h 00
The Cashflow Show: Entrepreneurship Insights for Founders, CEOs and Business LeadersEpisode 35: Mel Byron | melbyron.comIt is truly a pleasure to welcome Mel Byron, Founder of melbyron.com to The Cashflow Show. In this episode, your host Clayton M Coke sits down with Mel Byron to discuss; working in publishing, Top 5 Comedians, Edinburgh fringe, Confidence & speaking, Vocal Jazz, black & white films, laughter in the workplace & Mrs Bennett of Pride & Prejudice! Mel Byron can be found here: Website: https://melbyron.comEmail: melbyron111@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/mel-byron-4b868b9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbyrontrainerTwitter: htt...
2022-08-161h 26
She Is AWEsomePerfectly Imperfect Ways of Getting Great at Public SpeakingImagine you are in a room full of people. You have to get up and present your company. Everybodyâs eyes will be turned at you and you will deliver a message that will have to be
1- Clear enough for them to understand what you do
2- Sexy enough to grab their attention
3- Attractive enough to like you
4- Open and authentic enough for them to trust you
5- And all this with charisma and charm so that they donât get boredâŚ
Can you feel s...
2022-07-1053 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastJune/July 2022Vintage cartoons, film noir, aliens, Joan Crawford and much more. Mel Byron and the team take you through a hugely varied selection from the films and shows coming up on Talking Pictures TV in June and July. Includes LOTS of Hammer films.
2022-06-271h 24
AT HOME with Byron Katie ⢠The Work of Byron KatieÂŽ Podcast#57: My Ex-Husband Is DangerousMy guest this week is Mel. She is going into a therapy session with her ex-husband and their two daughters, and she is frightened that he will overwhelm them all. He is unpredictable and dangerous, she thinks, stronger and smarter than they are, and he'll manage to manipulate the therapist. How might Mel find her way out of this tangle of mind-set and emotions? What was the actual cause of her sufferingâher husband or her unquestioned thoughts? I invite you to join us as Mel begins to find her way. Close your eyes, open your mind, get still, and le...
2022-05-3158 min
Real Life with Trish#12 Does Life Happen To You OR For YouCome along and imagine with me that you're a hot, sexy best of the best juggler, then decide if you believe life happens to you or for you.
In this episode, I reference Byron Katie's book: Loving What Is. Â https://amzn.to/3sUUWBm
2022-05-2606 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastApril 2022Monsters, Musicals and Murder. We have quite a few monsters, as it turns out, in this episode of the podcast that celebrates the UK favourite vintage film and television channel. Join Mel Byron and the team for a look at what's coming up on Talking Pictures TV in April, along with some surprise facts, music and maybe a laugh or two.
2022-04-0457 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastBonus Episode - ITCThis bonus episode is a must for fans of classic TV. TPTV podcast regulars and classic telly experts, Cev Moore and Gareth Preston, are joined by very special guest, Jaz Wiseman. Host of the ITC Entertained the World podcast, Jaz is one of the world's leading experts on the company that produced The Champions, The Saint, Gideon's Way and countless other classic series. With your host, Mel Byron.
2022-03-201h 22Talking Pictures TV PodcastLate January 2022The first show of 2022 is here! Mel Byron and the team bring their wit and wisdom to some of the finest films and shows making up the Talking Pictures TV schedule in January. From The Outer Limits to Maigret. From Violent Playground to Secret Army. There are appearances from Danny Kaye and Ed Wood along with some very fine music.
2022-01-1449 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable913: [MINDSET] What If We Could Be Everything We Wanted?"It's not the problem that causes our suffering; it's our thinking about the problem." -Byron Katie  In this episode, Morgan talks about: How to be everything you want How to do the work to get there How to use your toolkit to be WHO you want  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Apply for Mastery: www.heatherchauvin.com/mastery Apply for Mastery Business: www.heatherchauvin.com/business
2021-12-3114 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable908: [MINDSET] âIs it true?â"My experience is that the teachers we need most are the people we're living with right now." -Byron Katie  In this episode, Morgan talks about: How to do Byron Katie's Work How to recognize if something is true How to become familiar with Byron Katie Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Apply for Mastery: www.heatherchauvin.com/masteryÂ
2021-12-2412 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable898: [MINDSET] The Magic is Byron Katie"It's not your job to like me - it's mineâ â Byron Katie In this episode, Morgan talks about: How to do "The Work" How to identify who you are without labels How to embrace emotions as gifts Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Apply for Mastery at: https://heatherchauvin.com/mastery Apply for Mastery Business at: https://heatherchauvin.com/business Â
2021-12-1114 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastEarly December 2021Join Mel Byron and the team of reviewers as they descend into the Cellar Club, talk classic swashbucklers and look at a classic 'social problem' film. Tyrone Power, Rita Tushingham and John Mills all make an appearance. Plus news of TPTV's new streaming service!
2021-11-2651 min
Under The Lens with Byron LafayetteA Dangerous Interview With Saw V Director David HacklI had the pleasure recently of speaking with the wonderful David Hackl, film director of such pictures as, Saw V, Daughter of the Wolf, Life on the Line, and the upcoming action thriller Dangerous. David Hackl is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in filmmaking.
I was very happy to sit down with him and talk about his newest project Dangerous, which stars Scott Eastwood, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand, Mel Gibson, and Tyrese Gibson. The story follows a reformed sociopath (Scott Eastwood) who journeys to a remote island to investigate the mystery behind his brother's...
2021-11-0417 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastAlvin Rakoff InterviewIn this special bonus episode, Mel Byron talks to legendary TV and film director Alvin Rakoff, whose memoir, I'm Just the Guy Who Says 'Action', is out now. Alvin is full of great stories about the early days of television, and of his time in film, and is the man who gave Sean Connery his first big break.
2021-09-2334 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastLate July 2021David Essex, Vicor Mature baring his chest and lots of Hammer films. Only one place you get that kind of mix - it's Talking Pictures TV. This episode we have all of these, plus a brooding Lewis Collins and one of Laurel and Hardy's finest. Join Mel Byron and the team as they delve into the archives with the UK's favourite classic film and TV channel
2021-07-2348 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWork Happy, Like A Comedian
Episode Overview
How is working like a comedian the key to a happier working culture? Andy Goram discusses the surprising parallels with guest, stand-up comic, trainer, coach and founder of "Happy At Work", Mel Byron. The pair talk about the process comedians go through to get to the outcomes they are looking for and how that directly relates to how leaders and employees can up their engagement, productivity, performance and positive outcomes.
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During the lively conversation, the pair discuss the parallels between the processes a comedian goes through to make people happy, and how many of these follow-through at work. T...
2021-07-2239 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastLate June 2021Â Bette Davis, Vincent Price and Michael Caine all make an appearance in this latest episode. Not in the same film, of course. There's crime, horror, war AND Looney Tunes. Let Mel Byron and the team guide you through the best of what's coming up on the UK's favourite independent TV channel.
2021-06-111h 03
It's PR DarlingsUnder Melâs Spell: From Byron Bay to VogueContent is everything, and storytelling is everything, to us as a brand. What they [influencers] create that we're able to repost is just as important as the reach that they have. It's about getting good content as much as it is about them providing it on their own channels. -Mel Carrero, Marketing Manager, Spell Itâs hard to assign a title to Mel Carrero from Byron Bay-born fashion label Spell. Mel originally trained as a journalist but longed to work in the fashion industry. She was on the verge of up...
2021-05-2353 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastEarly May 2021 It's Bank Holiday for the Bank Holiday as host, Mel Byron, talks about the Carol Reed classic. Join us for news, reviews and music as we talk about our favourite TV channel. There's a British B crime drama, Paul Newman in Hombre and a terrifying Vampire Circus too. There's comedy with Norman Wisdom in Press for Time and The Chain features an array of acting talent.
2021-04-3051 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastBonus Episode: Kenneth More - An interview with Nick PougourideKenneth More was one of the biggest stars of post-war British cinema. His films include Genevieve, Reach for the Sky and Sink the Bismarck!. In this special bonus episode, Mel Byron talks to Nick Pourgourides, manager of the Kenneth More estate and author of More, Please. Nick's lifelong admiration for this great actor has led to his work in preserving Kenneth More's legacy and ensuring that future generations get to know and love him. You can find the official Kenneth More website at https://kennethmore.com/ Follow the Twitter feed...
2021-04-0933 minTalking Pictures TV PodcastLate March 2021There's an unlikely mix of James Stewart, Roger Moore and Margaret Leighton in fabulous gowns in this latest episode. Not in the same film! Mel Byron introduces reviews of Shout at The Devil (1976), Dead of night (1945) and Sapphire (1959). Crime, war, horror and frocks. Talking Pictures TV has it all!
2021-03-1950 min
Happy Life Habits Inspiration PointInspiration Point Podcast Series 2: Episode 1: Mel Byron - Confident Stand Up ComedianWe are grateful to Balance Consultancy (https://www.balanceconsultancy.co.uk/) Â for sponsoring the entire 6 episodes of series 2.Mel is a trainer and stand-up comedian, who passionately believes in joy, confidence and kindness being the keys to success in work and in life.Melâs 20 years in the book publishing industry taught her a lot about all of these and she witnessed both good leadership and, alas, some pretty bad leadership.On leaving the industry, her first step towards helping others in unhappy work experiences was to create a one-woman com...
2021-02-011h 05
Talking Pictures TV PodcastVillain In Tinseltown: An Interview With Jonathan HanslerIn this Bonus Episode, Mel Byron interviews actor, Jonathan Hansler, who is starring as George Sanders in the one-man play, Villain in Tinsletown. Jonathan gives us some deep insight into the suave, cynical and complex actor, one of classic Hollywood's favourite villains. https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/
2020-12-1129 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastMid November 2020John Mills, Irene Handl and the 1939 Arsenal football team all feature in this latest episode of the official Talking Pictures TV podcast. Join Mel Byron and the team for film trivia, music and reviews of some of the best classic film and TV coming up in the next two weeks.
2020-11-061h 00
Bigfoot SocietyTammy and Mel from CryptidWorld interview#025 - Today's interview is our chat with mother - daughter duo Tammy and Mel from CryptidWorld. Tammy talks about her writing career and Mel goes into the graphic design side of things. Together they can be found on cryptidworld.com and their work is something to behold! I especially enjoyed our conversation on how Mel's childhood love of Pokemon led to what CryptidWorld is today.Every episode, our current guest of the week will be sharing awesome scary, spooky, creepy, extra stories with supporting Bigfoot Society Patreon members and you won't want to miss it! Check it out here...
2020-07-2743 min
This Connected Life with Mel KettleFinding beauty within imperfections with Michelle CoxMichelle Cox and I met in May 2019 at the space series event and immediately bonded.
Previously a global CEO, COO and currently a non-executive director, Michelle has owned, founded and headed up many companies in her twenty-five years in the corporate world. An elite athlete in her youth, sheâs won awards in sport as well as business and personally overcome cervical cancer.
Michelle is the founder and author of the Wabi Sabi Series which includes a number of books that focus on topics we don't often talk about.
Wabi Sabi is a traditional Japanese ph...
2020-04-0748 minThis Connected Life with Mel KettleJulie Trell - a human APIJulie Trell tells me she is a human API. Of course, Iâm immediately curious! Of course, once she explains to me what that is, it all makes total sense. And no, Iâm not giving a spoiler alert â you can listen to this episode
I first heard of Julie when I became involved with SheEO last year, and we met earlier this year and the fabulous s p a c e event at Byron Bay.
Julie is Head of Telstraâs startup accelerator, muru-D. She has a vast and varied background spanning both startup and corporate environments, previous...
2019-09-3025 min
Soho Bites PodcastSoho Bites 2: Street of Shadows (1953)Episode 2: Street of Shadows (1953) and Jessica Martin on her late father, IdoIn our second episode, we discussed little known âBâ film Street of Shadows (AKA Shadowman in the US Market) which was directed by Richard Vernon and released in 1953. The film imports American star Cesar Romero (CESAR ROMERO! Who starred in everything from âThe Thin Manâ to âBatmanâ) as an Italian immigrant who owns a pin-table saloon in Soho and is falsely accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. The film has some great sequences shot on location and even a shot of the Marquis of Granby pub in North Soh...
2019-08-2039 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable287: Big RISKS = Big Rewards (Interview with Yukari Ogawa)âPlacing the blame or judgment on someone else leaves you powerless to change your experience; taking responsibility for your beliefs and judgments gives you the power to change themâ â Byron Katie I have a fascination with understanding why people do what they do and how one person can 'succeed' when another remains 'stuck.' Today's podcast guest is someone who inspires me. An everyday woman who took a leap of faith packed her bags and moved to the US from Japan to go to college. Since then she has become a Veterinarian Technician and now...
2018-09-0640 min
Zero HoursEpisode 3: Mel ByronI speak to comedian and publisher Mel Byron about her show Karoshi - death by over work - and we discuss how to make a business out of getting out of work, bully bosses and a cage of 1000 rats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-071h 05
AC Primetime w/ Mel Taylor. Atlantic City News, Info, Events.Boardwalk Hall Concert Chaos. CRDA Shakes Up Atlantic City Entertainment Policy?How did a small concert with a very checkered past, get booked in the LARGE Boardwalk Hall? Was it sharp negotiating by the producer? Was it the lack of concert savvy by the CRDA? Or was it something else?Listen to the ACprimetime Radio Podcast. We talk with Amanda Thomas of Boardwalk Entertainment.Michael Salvanto of Songbird Entertainment teamed up with North Jersey cousin Nick Conti to present a Boardwalk Hall concert on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The line-up is WAR, Asia featuring John Payne, and Journey former lead vocalist, Steve Augeri.This show was originally...
2017-10-2121 min
Squatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 19, Goodbye 2016, Hello More CreativityIn this last podcast of 2016, recorded in Ukraine, Mel reflects on the year and hopes to inspire us all to greater creativity in 2017. There'll be more comedy, for sure.
2016-12-1617 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 18 Daring to Write with Angela ThirlwellIn this unmissable episode, Mel meets published author, Angela Thirlwell, for insights into her writing career and gets brilliantly helpful advice for aspiring writers.
2016-09-1825 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 17 North London DramaphiliaMel discusses amateur theatre with Angharad Ellis Jones of the Crouch End Players. Should we even call it 'amateur'? What inspires people to join an amateur theatre group? Is acting good for you? (Answer: Of course it is!)
2016-07-2532 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 16 Musical FireworksMel meets Barbara de Biasi, inspirational head of Fireworks Music School. Barbara explains what happens inside our heads when we play music and why it's important to learn an instrument. It seems that music is the most beneficial creative thing we can do.
2016-06-3021 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 15 Top Books for Creative PeopleThis time, Mel Byron reviews and recommends some great books for creatives, by David Quantick, Grayson Perry and Fergus O'Connell. Entertaining, yes, but you'll also learn a lot (from this episode AND from the books!).
2016-06-1218 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 14 'Bad' Painting with AlexWhen is your creative work 'bad'? Who decides? And does it matter? Actually, it doesn't. Painter, Alex Vassiliades, talks about the fun she gets from the process and itself. A helpful reminder for all creatives.
2016-06-0228 min
VERITAS by MelByron Lacy | Chosen: Chronicles of an Alien Abductee | Part 1 of 2Henry David Thoreau wrote, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." Apply that statement to the alien abduction phenomena, and we have the story of Byron Lacy, who wrote a with his story. The book is titled Chosen: Chronicles of an Alien Abductees, which states mainly that "Most abductees lead lives of quiet denial and go to the grave with their life story still unsung." After spending more than fifty years in his own quiet denial, Lacy has two sequential alien related realization events, both too far beyond random...
2016-05-2000 min
Squatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 13 A Sort of Mid-Term Summing UpSome helpful hints and inspiration for creatives, gleaned by Mel Byron from her own creative journey.
2016-05-1908 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 12 Cynthia Hamilton Performance Poet and Good EggFunny, warm and insightful, performance poet and writer, Cynthia Hamilton, tells us what drove her to write and perform. Now she has taken a break from performing, how does she deal with the need for an audience? Once you take that step, are you always a performer, even if you never set foot on a stage again? And why the heck can't poetry rhyme?
2016-05-1123 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 11 The Art GroupSquatting Toad travels (almost) to Wales to join the Sunday meeting of a group of artists and art enthusiasts. Why do they paint together? Were those teachers who said we couldn't 'do' art right, or can anyone be an artist?
2016-05-1022 min
Squatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 10 The Radio Show with Peter EvansThis time we meet Peter Evans, presenter of Icelandic music show, Ice Station, on Croydonradio.com. Peter also presents a monthly poetry programme. How did he hit upon these two passions and find the forum to broadcast on them? What can we learn if we want to make community radio?
2016-05-0626 min
In The Country with Dave WoodsInterview with Byron HillAs a professional Nashville songwriter since 1978, Byron Hill has written songs released on seventy-seven RIAA certified Gold and Platinum albums and singles, earning ten ASCAP awards, thirty-two U.S. and Canadian top-ten chart hits, and numerous hits in other worldwide markets. Since signing his first publishing deal in Nashville in 1978, his recorded catalog spans 4 decades and includes more than 700 recordings of his songs recorded by Ray Charles, Alabama, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Mark Chesnutt, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, John Michael Montgomery, Anne Murray, Juice Newton, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Gary Allan, Rhonda Vincent, Johnny Lee, Blackhawk, Tracy Byrd, Neal M...
2016-05-0455 min
Interview with Byron HillAs a professional Nashville songwriter since 1978, Byron Hill has written songs released on seventy-seven RIAA certified Gold and Platinum albums and singles, earning ten ASCAP awards, thirty-two U.S. and Canadian top-ten chart hits, and numerous hits in other worldwide markets.
Since signing his first publishing deal in Nashville in 1978, his recorded catalog spans 4 decades and includes more than 700 recordings of his songs recorded by Ray Charles, Alabama, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Mark Chesnutt, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, John Michael Montgomery, Anne Murray, Juice Newton, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Gary Allan, Rhonda Vincent, Johnny Lee, Blackhawk, Tracy Byrd, Neal M...
2016-05-0456 minSquatting ToadEpisode 9: The Open Mic NightSo you're a musician and you want to play, but where? How do you let the world know how good you are, and how do you find and audience? Travel the open mic circuit. Musician, Dan Rubinstein, tells us about his experience.
2016-02-2116 min
Squatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 8 Book reviewThis time, Mel reviews two important new books on creativity: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and Think Like an Artist by Will Gompertz, and asks for your suggestions for inspiring books.
2016-02-0817 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 7 CuriosityThis time, Mel Byron takes us back to some creatives from 1999. Then we ask, why is curiosity important to help us create?
2016-01-2912 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 6 New Year New, New MotivationHow do we motivate ourselves and find time for creativity in our lives? Come to think of it, what is creativity? Mel Byron wonders about the concept of 'New Year, New You'. What do we need to change? Do we need to change anything? So many questions, so let's start making time to answer them and be creative in 2016.
2016-01-1417 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad Episode 5 Once Upon the BookIn this latest episode of the creativity podcast,we meet blogger, Maria Vassilopoulos of Once Upon The Book. How should we approach blogging in order to build an audience? Is that the most important consideration? And we touch on the topic of self publishing.
2016-01-1425 min
Squatting ToadSquatting Toad: Episode 4: To Sing is GloriousSinging is good for you, and openings in choirs and other groups abound. This time, we meet singing group, The Wrablers, and hear their stories. More than just a small choir, these guys work hard to perfect what they do. We have some advice for would-be choral singers too.
2015-12-2023 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad: Episode 3: Inspiration for writers (and others)Squatting Toad with a Hint of Radio 4! Coach and writer, Tania Hummel, discusses motivation, fear and what helps or hinders us creatively. More long words than previous episodes and more to think about. Why do we fear failure? And does Crouch End have any bookshops left? Listen and find out.
2015-12-2027 minSquatting ToadSquatting Toad: Episode 2, EmmalucymakesInspiration for creatives from Emma McArthur of Emmalucymakes. How does she balance her full-time job and her crafting passion?
2015-12-1321 min
Squatting ToadSquatting ToadEpisode 1 of the podcast on creativity. If you both work and pursue creative interests in your free time, this is the podcast for you.Presented by Mel Byron.
2015-12-0620 min
Life TipsByron and Melanie talk to Neil Fiore, PhDMelanie: Hey, everybody, welcome to Life Tips. This is Melanie Nayer, Editor of Life Tips. I'm hanging out with Byron. Byron, what's happening over there? Byron: Hey, Mel, how are you today? Melanie: I'm good. How's everything? Byron: Just moving along. Melanie: Do you want to hear about the new Pseudo Wall in my office? Byron: Well, sure, share the constructionââŹÂŚ Melanie: Byron, in all his creativity tried to make shift a wall for me because in my office, I have this big open hole that echoes thro...
2007-01-241h 06