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#AudioBookClubThe Second Inaugural #AudioBookClub Annual AwardsOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: We cross to the #AudioBookClub Ballroom of the Mind for The Second Inaugural #AudioBookClub Annual Awards Ceremony Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. THE WINNERS: Surprise of the Year Alchemy The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense A: Rory Sutherland N: Rory Sutherland L: 9 hrs and 38 mins P: Penguin Audio Nat...
2025-12-291h 07
#AudioBookClub'Mr Wilman's Motoring Adventure' By Andy WilmanOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The brand new memoir from the puppetmaster who pulled the strings on the most successful television programme IN THE WORLD! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over Mr Wilman's Motoring Adventure: Top Gear, Grand Tour, Clarkson and Me A: Andy Wilman N: Andy Wilman R: 06-11-25 L: 11 hrs and 4 mins
2025-12-1147 min
#AudioBookClub'This Way Up' by Map MenOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: Did you know…? Mapmakers set copyright traps - the little lies that help them tell if their rivals have been copying their homework. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over This Way Up When Maps Go Wrong (and Why it Matters) A: Map Men (Mark Cooper Jones and Jay Foreman) N: Map Men...
2025-12-0349 min
#AudioBookClub'A Mind of My Own' by Kathy BurkeOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The new autobiography from writer, director, actress, comedian and British national treasure Katherine Lucy (Bridget) Burke. It will reach inside you and grab you by the soul. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over A Mind of My Own A: Kathy Burke N: Kathy Burke L: 9h 30m R: 23...
2025-11-2656 min
#AudioBookClub'Gone Before Goodbye' by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan CobenOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: 'Gone Before Goodbye' - a collaboration between award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and #1 international bestselling writer Harlan Coben. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over Gone Before Goodbye A: Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben N: Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon, N: James Fouhey, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Peter Ganim Saskia Maarleveld, Suehyla El-Attar Young R: 23-10-25...
2025-11-1047 min
#AudioBookClub'Last Rites' by Ozzy OsbourneOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The one… The only… Ozzy Osbourne Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over Last Rites A: Ozzy Osbourne N: Ian Danter L: 10 hrs and 15 mins R: 07-10-25 L: English R: 07-10-25L: 10 hrs and 15 mins P: Little, Bro...
2025-11-0741 min
The CMO WhispererInsight Meets Sustainability - Steve PhillipsMy guest this week is Steve Phillips, CEO of Zappi and chair of the Mayor's Sustainability Council.He has been at the forefront of transforming the insights industry. Under his leadership, Zappi has pioneered AI-driven tools that help creators worldwide test, validate, and scale ideas—long before AI became mainstream. That doesn’t mean he’s old, by the way. Today, he’s doubling down on new models that unlock deeper value from research data.He’s also the coauthor of The Consumer Insights Revolution: Transforming Market Research for Competitive Advantage, written with Ryan Barry, former pre...
2025-11-0730 min
Swim Against The TideEp064 - Steve Phillips, Founder, Zappi - Building the Consumer Insight Revolution | SATTIn this week’s episode of the podcast, Steve Phillips shares his journey from market research agencies to founding Zappi, a company that automates and speeds up the market research processes for brands and agencies alike.He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of AI in consumer insights, and the evolution of leadership within a growing tech company.Steve emphasizes the need for human relationships in business and offers advice for new entrepreneurs navigating the modern landscape of work and technology.The SATT Team :) #podcast #business #swimagainstthetide #growth #entrepreneurship
2025-11-0649 min
#AudioBookClub'What Have I Done?' by Ben EltonOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: "A little bit of politics ladies and gentlemen - yes indeed!" Writer and comedian Ben Elton's brand new autobiography. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over What Have I Done? My Autobiography A: Ben Elton N: Ben Elton R: 09-10-25 L: 15 hrs and 59 mins P...
2025-10-2758 min
#AudioBookClub'This is for Everyone' by Tim Berners-LeeOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The man who invented the internet - Sir Tim Berners Lee Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over This Is for Everyone The Captivating Memoir from the Inventor of the World Wide Web A: Tim Berners-Lee N: Stephen Fry, Tim Berners-Lee L: 11 hrs and 39 mins R: 09-09-25 P: Ma...
2025-10-201h 06
#AudioBookClub'The Long Shoe' by Bob Mortimer On this episode of #AudioBookClub: The new, refreshingly uncinematic novel from national treasure Bob Mortimer Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over The Long Shoe A: Bob Mortimer N: Bob Mortimer, Diane Morgan, Arabella Weir R: 09-10-25 L: 7 hrs and 25 mins P: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Please...
2025-10-1036 min
#AudioBookClub'Truly' by Lionel RichieOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The story of the altar boy from Tuskegee, Alabama who grew up to be a global superstar Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over Truly A: Lionel Richie N: Lionel Richie R: 30-09-25 L: 8 hrs and 57 mins P: William Collins Please get involved in the conver...
2025-10-0839 min
#AudioBookClub'The Impossible Fortune' by Richard OsmanOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The return of Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron and Ibrahim in the latest instalment of Richard Osman's multi-million-selling Thursday Murder Club series Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over 'The Impossible Fortune' by Richard Osman The Impossible Fortune A: Richard Osman N: Fiona Shaw R; 25 Sept R: 25-09-25 P: Penguin Audio
2025-10-0143 min
#AudioBookClub'Clown Town' by Mick HerronOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The return of Jackson Lamb and his stable of Slough House Slow Horses Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over 'Clown Town' by Mick Herron Clown Town - Slough House Book 9 A: Mick Herron N: Sean Barrett L: 12 hrs and 6 mins R: 11-09-25 P: Baskerville
2025-09-2947 min
#AudioBookClub'The Secret of Secrets' by Dan BrownOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: THE SMELL OF DEATH! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over the first new novel in eight years from the author of The Da Vinci Code The Secret of Secrets Robert Langdon Book 6 A: Dan Brown N: Paul Michael L: 22 hrs and 50 mins R: 09-09-25 P: Penguin Audi...
2025-09-2138 min
#AudioBookClub'A Particularly Nasty Case' - by Adam KayOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The first novel from international best-selling author - and former junior doctor - Adam Kay. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over 'A Particularly Nasty Case' - by Adam Kay A Particularly Nasty Case A: Adam Kay N: Andy Serkis R: 28-08-25 L: 10 hrs and 9 mins P: Orion #Literature #Fiction
2025-09-0854 min
#AudioBookClub'Entitled' - by Andrew LownieOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: 'Their trousers all fell down!" Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over Andrew Lownie's joint biography of The Duke and Duchess of York. Entitled The Rise and Fall of the House of York A: Andrew Lownie N: Andrew Lownie R: 14-08-25 L: 11 hrs and 40 mins P: William...
2025-08-3149 min
#AudioBookClub'Good Pop, Bad Pop' - by Jarvis Cocker'Good Pop, Bad Pop' - by Jarvis Cocker On this episode of #AudioBookClub: As the band Pulp release their first new music in 25 years, we join frontman Jarvis Cocker for a rummage around his attic Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we heartily recommend Jarvis Cocker's new audiobook 'Good Pop, Bad Cop. Good Pop, Bad Pop A: Jarvis Cocker N: Jarvis Cocker
2025-06-3050 min
#AudioBookClubBBC SoundsBBC Sounds On last week's episode of #AudioBookClub… Our guest Tom Phillips, author of 'A Brief History of the End of the Fucking World' suggested an audiobook for us to review and recommend. And he did so incredibly eloquently.. Piranesi A: Susanna Clarke N: Chiwetel Ejiofor R: 15-09-20 L: 6 hrs and 58 mins P: Bloomsbury Unfortunately both Steve or Matthew failed to do their homework. However...
2025-04-2450 min
#AudioBookClub'A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World' - WITH Tom PhillipsOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: "The end of the world is nigh!" (And always has been). Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's pod, Steve and Matthew speak to Tom Phillips the author of 'A Brief of the End of the F*cking World' This is a book about the end of the world - and our relationship with our impending doom A Brie...
2025-04-171h 00
#AudioBookClub'Why We Sleep' - by Matthew Walker'Why We Sleep' - by Matthew Walker On this episode of #AudioBookClub: Sleep Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Why We Sleep The New Science of Sleep and Dreams A: Matthew Walker N: John Sackville R: 07-12-17 L: 13 hrs and 31 mins P: Penguin Audio Please get involved in the conversation
2025-04-0738 min
#AudioBookClubAudiobook Clubber: Why you should listen to 'James' by Percival EverettOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: For one week, we're trying something new - Audiobook Clubber - where you come on and evangelise about an audiobook you love and recommend why we should all 'ear read' it. Our first Audiobook Clubber, Claire, joins Steve to discuss the brilliant 'James' by Percival Everett from the world of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. 'James' A: Percival Everett N: Dominic Hoffman Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Publisher: Mantle Release date: 11-04-24 Read more of Clai...
2025-03-3115 min
#AudioBookClub'Careless People' - by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The book of the moment! Shocking revelations from the highest echelons of The Metaverse from Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Careless People A story of where I used to work A: Sarah Wynn-Williams N: Sarah Wynn-Williams R: 13-03-25 L: 13 hrs and 16 mins P: Macmillan Please get in...
2025-03-2341 min
#AudioBookClub'The Red Circle' - by Anthony Horowitz and Sarah J NaughtonOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: We head to a parallel universe, forty years in the future, where Sherlock Holmes roams the gas-lit streets of a post-apocalyptic, future London… Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Becoming Sherlock - The Red Circle Becoming Sherlock, Book 1 A: Sarah J. Naughton and Anthony Horowitz N: Alfred Enoch R: 13-01-25 L: 9 hrs and 17 mins P: Storytel Original
2025-03-1742 min
#AudioBookClub'Mavericks' with Jenny DraperOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The most modern of historians! YouTube and TikTok sensation Jenny Draper joins Steve and Matthew to talk about her first audiobook 'Mavericks: Life Stories and Lessons of History's Most Extraordinary Misfits' Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Mavericks Life Stories and Lessons of History's Most Extraordinary Misfits A: Jenny Draper P: Jenny Draper R: 11-02-25 L: 8 hrs and 21 mins
2025-03-1136 min
#AudioBookClub'Source Code' - by Bill GatesOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: William Henry Gates III. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. This week, 'Source Code', a memoir from the world's first tech billionaire, Bill Gates Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X
2025-03-0246 min
#AudioBookClub'V UK: Visitation' - from Big FinishOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The aliens are coming! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. This week, rather than reviewing a single title, Matthew and Steve take a dive into the world of Big Finish - the loving family of audio craftspeople most famous for lovingly keeping Doctor Who alive. They produce high quality dramas that are the audio equivalent of a fine malt whisky - a highquality refined product best consumed by people who really appreciate the good stuff. We...
2025-02-1658 min
#AudioBookClub'Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?' - by Rob BurleyOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: The television interview that marked the beginning of the end for Margaret Thatcher Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Matthew's mid-life crisis continues Steve reveals how he was traumatised by Brian Walden as a small child Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me? Searching for the Truth on Political TV A: Rob Burley N: Rob Burley L: 13 hrs and 8 mins P: HarperCollins Ple...
2025-02-0935 min
#AudioBookClub'Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense' by Rory SutherlandOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: We unleash our inner Don Drapers with the help of avuncular adman Rory Sutherland Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Alchemy The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense A: Rory Sutherland N: Rory Sutherland L: 9 hrs and 38 mins P: Penguin Audio Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net ...
2025-02-0345 min
#AudioBookClub'The Masquerades of Spring' by Ben AaronovitchOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: We head to New York in the roaring twenties, where we shall drink hooch in speak-easies with fairies and flappers Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. The Masquerades of Spring A: Ben Aaronovitch N: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith L: 4 hrs and 34 mins P: Orion Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram or X
2025-01-2739 min
#AudioBookClub'My Animals and Other Animals' by Bill BaileyOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: A minke whale, a kung-fu chicken and the rabbit equivalent of Jason Statham, Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. My Animals, and Other Animals A memoir of sorts A: Bill Bailey N: Bill Bailey L: 5 hrs and 03 mins P: Querkus Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram or X
2025-01-2033 min
#AudioBookClubShattered by Hanif KureishiJust simply an audiobook that Matt and Steve think you'll want to read. Humbling, heart wrenching and humorous, 'Shattered' is raw in how Hanif Kureishi expresses the detailed physical and mental challenges of suddenly becoming tetraplegic. Have a listen and let us know your thougts and reactions below. Join the show Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. What are you listening to right now? Come on the show and tell us! Get involved in the conversation:
2025-01-1328 min
Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship#128 - Your Friends Won't Always Say the Right Thing When You're Struggling, Forgive Them: with Steve PhillipsYou've had a tremendous loss in your personal life and your friends don't know what to say or do: Do you tell them what you need, or do you assume they should know? Here's the more important question---Do any of us know what to say and do in every situation? Probably not. And the truth is, not everybody wants the same thing when they're grieving or struggling. What worked for one friend might not work for another. What's helpful to you, might not work for your friend.This episode is a particularly special one because it came...
2025-01-0934 min
#AudioBookClub'The Secret of Secrets' by Dan BrownOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: THE SMELL OF DEATH! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over the first new novel in eight years from the author of The Da Vinci Code The Secret of Secrets Robert Langdon Book 6 A: Dan Brown N: Paul Michael L: 22 hrs and 50 mins R: 09-09-25 P: Penguin Audi...
2025-01-0938 min
#AudioBookClubAtomic Habits by James ClearNew Year, New You? We review James Clear's bestseller 'Atomic Habits' to start off 2025's audiobook treats. Have you followed his steps? We've started (hopefully not in an annual-gym-subscription-but-only-go-for-three-weeks kind of way). Join the show! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. What are you listening to right now? Come on the show and tell us! Get involved in the conversation: @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky or X
2025-01-0629 min
#AudioBookClubGuests: Dirk Maggs, Ben MacIntyre, Ben Aaronovitch and moreHear interviews with some of the best in the literary and audio world as we give you the highlights of some of our favourite luminaries: Dirk Maggs, described as "the Steven Spielberg of Audio" and producer of Audible's The Sandman series and BBC Radio 4's Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (among many more) Author of the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling Peter Grant/Rivers of London urban fantasy series. and Doctor Who writer Ben Aaronovitch Bestselling author of A Spy Among Friends, Double Cross, Colditz, The Siege and Operation Mincemeat, Ben MacIntyre Ben Fo...
2024-12-3047 min
#AudioBookClubThe 2024 #AudioBookClub Imaginary Awards GalaThis episode of #AudioBookClub: comes from The #AudioBookClub Theatre of the Mind on London's glittering Park Lane, where The 2024 #AudioBookClub Imaginary Awards Gala is about to kick off. For financial and logistical reasons, both the Gala AND the awards are entirely imaginary, but hopefully that won't stop hosts Steve Phillips and Matt Layton and you, gentle listener, from enjoying this wonderful star studded soiree Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub...
2024-12-2241 min
#AudioBookClub'Unruly' - by David MitchellOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: A thousand years of history in just twenty eight minutes! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode: We peruse British comedy icon David Mitchell's history of the kings and queens of England. Unruly A History of England's Kings and Queens A: David Mitchell N: David Mitchell L: 11 hrs and 39 mins R: 28-09-23 P: Penguin AudioUnruly
2024-12-1928 min
#AudioBookClubElton JohnOn this episode of #AudioBookClub: We urge you not to buy Elton John's new audiobook 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' We like to keep things positive here at #AudioBookClub, but in this case we'll make an exception. We had no choice but to tear it a new one, 'Phoned-in. Tone deaf. The worst piece of audio that Elton John has ever been vaguely associated with.' You can put that on the posters. HOWEVER… Sir Elton's autobiography from five years ago, narrated by Taron Egerton and El...
2024-12-0740 min
#AudioBookClub'In Too Deep' by Andrew Child and Lee ChildOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, Have you ever woken up and not know where you are or how on earth you got there? Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… In too Deep Jack Reacher, Book 29 By: Lee Child, Andrew Child Narrated by: Jeff Harding Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Release date: 22-10-24 Publisher: Penguin Audio Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom
2024-12-0139 min
#AudioBookClub'The True Story of The Coward Brothers' by Elvis CostelloOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, a high-concept audiobook written by and starring Elvis Costello, with an all-star cast including Harry Shearer and a musical pedigree that can be traced back to a stone cold 70s classic…. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… The True Story of The Coward Brothers A: Elvis Costello N: T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Rhea Seehorn, Edward Hibbert, Stephen Root, Kathreen Khavari L: 1 hr and 43 mins R: 21-11-24
2024-11-2539 min
Exit PollsExit Polls Finale: Unveiling Election Truths and LiesHost: Steve Phillips In the final episode of the Exit Polls podcast series, Steve puts a political spin on the game “two truths and a lie.” The three statements are: 1) The Democratic super PAC wasted nearly a billion dollars that cost the Democrats the 2024 presidential election. 2) Trump won because large numbers of previously Democratic voters switched their allegiances to back Trump. 3) Ending slavery was an unpopular position in Abraham Lincoln's 1860 election. Two of these are truths; one is a lie. Two find out which is which (and why), tune in!Learn more about Stev...
2024-11-2228 min
#AudioBookClub'Janey' by Janey GodleyOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, we pay tribute to award-winning comedian, playwright and author Janey Godley. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… Janey The Woman That Won't Shut Up By: Janey Godley Narrated by: Janey Godley Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Release date: 09-05-24 Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram or X
2024-11-1957 min
#AudioBookClub'This Time Next Year' by David JasonOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, we felt that in these uncertain times, what we needed was a comforting cup of audiobook cocoa. To this end, we head to rural Buckinghamshire, specifically to Jason Towers, where laird of the manor Sir David Jason will regale us with gentle anecdotes from his eight decades as an actor and British National Treasure.. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… This Time Next Year
2024-11-1137 minExit PollsSexism in Politics: The Untold Story of the 2024 ElectionHost: Steve Phillips In the second to last Exit Polls episode, post-Election Day 2024, Steve posits the question: “Can we talk about sexism?” He lifts up this grossly underappreciated, yet very much overarching and dominant reality in this country and its politics: sexism. He also reiterates the failure of persuasion, and why this election was about power, not persuasion. He wraps up by offering advice on where we go from here. Spoiler alert: Liberated Zones. Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe...
2024-11-0840 min
#AudioBookClub'Karla's Choice' by Nick HarkawayOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, a brand new novel featuring John le Carré's superspy George Smiley, written by his son Nick Harkaway, read by Sir Simon Russell-Beale. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… 'Karla's Choice: A John le Carré Novel A: Nick Harkaway, John le Carré N: Simon Russell Beale L: 10 hrs and 42 mins P: Penguin Audio Please get involved in the conversat...
2024-11-0438 min
#AudioBookClub'Sonny Boy: A Memoir' by Al PacinoOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, we head to The Bronx of the late 1940s and the sepia-tinted alleyways and rooftops of the tenement buildings where a young Alfredo James Pacino and his ragtag gang of pre-pubescent ruffians ran wild… Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… 'Sonny Boy: A Memoir' A: Al Pacino P: Al Pacino L: 12 hrs and 28 mins P: Penguin Audio Please get invo...
2024-10-2837 minExit PollsElection Countdown: Key Insights and SurprisesHost: Steve Phillips On the headlines front, Steve highlights Kamala Harris’ record-breaking $1 billion raised since she joined the presidential race; Trump’s recent odd town halls; the latest polls; and early vote numbers. In the Coach’s Corner segment, he digs deeper, offering analysis on voter registration and early vote for 2024. Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @pressplaypods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com To...
2024-10-2523 min
#AudioBookClub'I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You' by Miranda HartOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, some life affirming advice from British Comedy National Treasure Miranda Hart Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… I Haven't Been Entirely Honest with You W: Miranda Hart N: Miranda Hart L: 10 hrs and 9 mins Release date: 10-10-24 P: Penguin Audio Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom ...
2024-10-2133 min
#AudioBookClubSteve Jobs by Walter Isaacson On this episode of #AudioBookClub, in perhaps the biggest week for new releases in the publishing calendar, we retreat to 2011 to curl up in a corner with Steve's favourite 'comfort audiobook' of all time. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography W: Walter Isaacson N: Dylan Baker, Walter Isaacson (introduction) L: 25 hrs and 3 mins Release date: 24-10-11 P...
2024-10-1747 min
#AudioBookClubThe Siege by Ben MacIntyreSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. This episode sees Matt and Steve go back to 1980, dredging up their memories as sub-10 year olds of the Iranian Embassy siege in London. Ben MacIntryre is back with another epic movie-like recounting of the story from those who were there, taking us from the domestic to the global, with lots of snooker thrown in. What would you like to see him tackle next? Plus - your comfort audiobook suggestions please! Get involved in...
2024-10-1438 minExit PollsFrom Cleveland Browns to GOP: A Tale of Controversy and ConsequencesHost: Steve Phillips Steve frames up this episode as an integration of three of his main passions: politics (namely presidential politics); Cleveland, Ohio; and football (Cleveland Browns in particular). He weighs in on the recent VP candidate debate as well as Kamala Harris’ record-breaking fundraising, and current polling in Ohio. He goes on to compare Cleveland Browns signing quarterback Deshaun Watson despite 23 lawsuits (filed by women) to Trump’s continued position of power among the GOP despite his countless offenses (including against women), both legal and ethical. Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.com
2024-10-1128 min
#AudioBookClubWe Solve Murders by Richard OsmanSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode… We Solve Murders A: Richard Osman P: Nicola Walker L: 10 hrs and 33 mins Release date: 12-09-24 P: Penguin Audio On this week's #AudioBookClub we celebrate the release of Richard Osman's fourth novel. His first three novels were set primarily in a retirement village in the Kent countryside "where the Waitrose delivery vans clink with wine and repeat prescriptions every time they pass ov...
2024-10-0143 minExit PollsVP Candidates Debate Predictions; Gen Z Speaks OutHost: Steve Phillips Steve gives a rundown on what to expect for the upcoming vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance. He also touches on North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Republican Mark Robinson’s controversy. In the Campus Conversation segment, Steve sits down with his niece Leah and her roommate and former classmate, Julia, two twenty-somethings. He gets their thoughts on Biden, Kamala, presidential election cycle 2024, Gaza, and their favorite current podcasts.Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe...
2024-09-2751 min
#AudioBookClubYellowface by Rebecca KuangSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks for discerning punters like you. On this episode, We are going to review two different audio versions of one original text. The text under our audio microscope today is "Yellow Face" by Chinese born American hot shot young author R.F. Kuang Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, twitter or instagra
2024-09-2531 minExit PollsKamala's Debate Triumph: Redefining PresidentialHost: Steve Phillips Steve weighs in with his thoughts on the first presidential debate between V.P. Kamala Harris and Trump. He also reflects on Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris and the latest on Trump’s legal issues. In the Coach’s Corner segment, Steve offers six takeaways from Tuesday’s debate.Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @pressplaypods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pr...
2024-09-1328 min
#AudioBookClubThe Hotel Avocado by Bob MortimerOn the latest episode of #AudioBookClub, Steve and Matthew head to Brighton on the UK's pebbly south coast to talk about a giant fiberglass avocado Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks for discerning punters like you. On this episode, the second in a fruity series of novels from British comedy legend Bob Mortimer… The Hotel Avocado A: Bob Mortimer N: Bob Mortimer, Sally Phillips, Paul Whitehouse, Julie Maisey L: 9 hrs and 20 mins Release date: 29-08...
2024-09-0935 minExit PollsV.P. Harris and Coach Walz: A Winning TeamHost: Steve Phillips Steve gives his post-game take on the recent DNC and then gets into what RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have in common with Game of Thrones. He then offers a pro-tip when it comes to media stories on “undecided” voters: beware, they’re not really all undecided. Steve also dives into what to look for in the upcoming September 10 debate between V.P. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe Press Play Podcas...
2024-08-3031 min
#AudioBookClubAlternative Histories"Oh My God! They shot Churchill…" On the latest episode of #AudioBookClub, Steve and Matthew ask, "What would have happened if the Nazis had won World War II?" SS-GB Penguin Modern Classics a: Len Deighton n: James Lailey l: 12 hrs and 25 mins p: Penguin Audio The Man in the High Castle a: Philip K. Dick n: Jeff Cummings l: 9 hrs and 58 mins p: Brilliance Audio Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #Aud...
2024-08-2938 minExit PollsTop 5 Myths About 2024 Elections DebunkedHost: Steve Phillips Steve lays out what he calls the top five myths about the 2024 elections and debunks them. He explains how most people, including members of the media, are using the wrong framework to think about this year’s races, and that overall they're not properly understanding how elections work, which leads to erroneous assumptions and conclusions.Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @pressplaypods For sponsorship plans and mo...
2024-08-1631 minExit PollsWhat a Week — Biden Drops Out; Kamala Steps UpHost: Steve Phillips Steve calls the past two weeks “perhaps the most historic two weeks in the history of presidential politics” referring to the dramatic twist in 2024 presidential election cycle after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in as the presumptive Democratic nominee. He talks about the dramatic response to Harris’ campaign kick-off, including the record-breaking $200 million raised in just one week. Steve also gets into Trump and the right’s response to the sudden switch up, including Trump’s attempt at putting into question whether Harris is actuall...
2024-08-0233 minExit PollsWhat a Week — Trump Rally Shooting and Vance VP PickHost: Steve Phillips After a week that included a Trump rally shooting and Trump naming J.D. Vance his running mate, Steve weighs in on both major headlines. He also offers his analysis on how the shooting will impact this election (spoil alert: zip), and what Trump and the GOP are signaling with picking Vance. Steve then answers some questions from listeners.Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtweetsThe Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @pressplaypods For sponsorship...
2024-07-1939 minExit PollsDebate Fallout — Biden vs. Trump: What’s Next?Host: Steve Phillips Steve offers his take on the fallout from the first Biden/Trump presidential debate, namely Dem Party leaders and major donors’ freakout after Biden’s poor performance. He also touches on the impact of Trump's sentencing for felony convictions being pushed back to September, and the Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity. In the Coach’s Corner segment, Steve lays out what Dems should do to get back on course toward Election Day amid the overall panic and cries for Biden to be replaced.Learn more about Steve at www.S...
2024-07-0527 min
#AudioBookClub'Mad Woman' + 'Green Wing: Resuscitated'On the latest episode of #AudioBookClub - the audiobook review and recommendation podcast - Steve and Matthew fail to listen to each other's recommendations t: Green Wing: Resuscitated - https://amzn.eu/d/f6eUNNU a: Victoria Pile, James Henry, Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling, Robert Harley, c: Oliver Chris, Olivia Colman, Pippa Haywood, Mark Heap, Michelle Gomez, Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Karl Theobald p: Audible Originals l: 4h 17m t: Mad Woman - https://amzn.eu/d/2UtJYiG a...
2024-06-2333 minExit PollsAll the Presidents’ MenHost: Steve Phillips Steve weighs in on Hunter Biden’s conviction on felony charges as well as the current status of Trump’s campaign. In the Coach’s Corner segment, Steve breaks down what Trump is looking for in a running mate, and how the Biden campaign should focus on targeting the right, gettable white voters. In Campus Conversations, Steve’s niece Deirra, a college senior in Texas, returns to talk about news platforms, social media, and pop culture.Mentioned in show: Steve’s recent Nation column, “Democrats Must Change Their Whole Approa...
2024-06-2132 minExit PollsTrump’s Historic Conviction; What’s At Stake This NovemberHost: Steve Phillips Steve offers his take on Trump’s historic conviction as well as Trump’s potential running mates. In the Coach’s Corner segment, Steve lays out how each party will leverage this conviction to their advantage in light of November’s elections. Wrapping up, he makes clear that the Democratic strategy needs to be clear ahead of November and that voters need to be reminded about the high stakes of this election season. Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePtwe...
2024-06-0729 minExit PollsDecoding The Presidential Race; Students Speak Out On Campus ProtestsHost: Steve Phillips Steve offers his take on Trump’s NYC trial and Scottie Scheffler’s arrest. He then touches on upcoming presidential debates and Justice Alito’s flags before laying out Biden and Trump’s current strategies for winning. In the Campus Conversations segment, Steve’s nieces—Leah, a recent graduate from Barnard, and Dierra, a senior at Texas State University—weigh in on pro-Palestine student protests and what they’re hearing from peers re: attitudes toward Biden and Trump, and voting this November. Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on...
2024-05-2438 minExit PollsPolls, Feuds, and Student ProtestsSteve kicks off the episode with some sage political advice: “Don't believe the hype, don't believe the polls, and particularly don't believe the New York Times polls.” He then touches briefly on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud, as well as the Tom Brady roast, before pivoting to a much more serious topic: Gaza war protests on college campuses and the crackdown on student protestors. In a new segment called Campus Conversations, Steve talks with his niece Deirra, a senior at Texas State University about the protests she’s been seeing there compared to those on other...
2024-05-1027 minExit PollsTrump on Trial: Unpacking His Legal BattlesIn this episode Steve dusts off his law degree and offers some legal analysis on the Trump trials. He gives a breakdown on the Supreme Court hearing on the question of whether Trump is immune from prosecution, and the broader legal question re: whether a president is immune from legal prosecution. Steve then dives into Trump’s hush money trial in New York. He wraps up with an eye toward talking to younger voters to get their thoughts on this year’s elections. Mentioned in this episode:Elie Mystal: @ElieNYC
2024-04-2623 min
Television Times with Steve Otis GunnGiles Paley-Phillips: Creating Calm in a Chaotic Media WorldGiles Paley-Phillips: Creating Calm in a Chaotic Media World🎙️Episode OverviewIn this episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats to multi-talented writer and podcaster Giles Paley-Phillips, delving into his diverse creative ventures, from his film company, writing career, to his numerous podcasts.The chat includes:Creative Process: Giles shares insights into how he approaches writing, podcasting, and storytelling across different formats.Writing to Music: Giles talks about how listening to soundtracks influences his writing mood and productivity.Glastonbury Memories: A memorable Glasto where Giles performed while Steve attended as a punter.TV Talk: They...
2024-04-2159 minExit PollsKeys to Victory in 2024Steve kicks off the first episode of “Exit Polls” with an intro about himself and overview of his personal journey: from growing up in Cleveland to getting involved in politics and becoming a national columnist and bestselling author. He explains what each political party needs to do to win this presidential election year. (BTW, Steve’s pro tip: don't pay too much attention to the polls.) He also lists three things to watch heading into the next several months before Election Day. Learn more about Steve at www.StevePhillips.comFollow Steve on Twitter: @StevePt...
2024-04-1234 minExit PollsEXIT POLLS with Steve Phillips - Ep. 1 Launching April 12thEXIT POLLS is a bi-weekly political show providing analysis and reactions on political debates, major campaign news, election results, and the public discourse. We will look at how this impacts the current presidential race and the future shape of our country. EXIT POLLS is a limited series run and we will be with you every week through the inauguration.Host:Steve PhillipsProducer:Michael SeijasThe Press Play Podcast NetworkFollow us on Twitter: @cavsonthebreak / @pressplaypodsFor Sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com
2024-03-2901 min
Little Lessons In Faith06 - Light from the PastJoin Pastor Steve and Ranger Roy as they explore the fascinating life of Thomas Edison, the inventor behind the phonograph and the light bulb. Discover how his innovations continue to illuminate our world and spread the message of faith. Tune in for an enlightening journey!
2024-02-0803 min
Little Lessons In Faith05 - Everyday MissionariesJoin Pastor Steve and Craig as they explore how everyone can be a missionary, no matter their age or location. Discover inspiring stories from the Bible and learn how to witness in everyday life. Tune in for a heartwarming and enlightening discussion on faith and mission.
2024-02-0803 min
#AudioBookClubPenguin Random House AudioOn this episode of AudioBookClub… Matthew and Steve fail to recommend 'The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode: Steve and Matthew welcome Helena Sheffield, Senior Marketing Manager, Penguin Random House Audio onto their pod. Unfortunately, things didn't quite go according go to plan. Matthew couldn't quite find it in his heart to recommend that you, gentle listener, spend an Audible credit on 9 hours and 59 minutes of your life on Mich...
2023-03-0540 min
#AudioBookClub'The Last Train' - with Professor Michael Pronko (and Victor Dima!)On this episode of AudioBookClub… Murder on the Tokyo transit system! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present £AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this episode: Steve and Matthew cast an ear over 'The Last Train', the first book in Michael Pronko's Tokyo-based 'Detective Hiroshi' series. Title: The Last Train: Detective Hiroshi, Volume 1 Written by: Michael Pronko Narrated by: Peter Berkrot Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Publisher: Raked Gravel Press Available: https://amzn.to/3KDCgQ4 This week Matthew and Steve welcome two guests to the pod to...
2023-02-2657 min
Little Lessons In Faith03 - Tech Through the DecadesJoin Steve and Eian as they explore the evolution of technology, from cassette players to streaming services. Discover the nostalgic charm of old gadgets and the timeless wisdom they hold. A heartwarming father-son conversation that bridges generations and highlights the value of growth and learning.
2023-02-1703 min
#AudioBookClubSpiracleOn this episode of #AudioBookClub, we book ourselves into the independent audiobook platform that's like a day-spa for your brain… Prefer your audiobooks sustainably sourced, hand reared and mind-nourishing? Then Spiracle is the place for you. https://www.spiracleaudiobooks.com/ Sophie Haxworth, Spiracle's Editorial Manager, explains to Steve and Matthew (in the simplest terms she possibly can) how she fell in love with audiobooks as a child, how she ended up working at Spiracle and how and why the whole platform works. She also gives you and the boys som...
2022-11-2948 min
#AudioBookClub''A History of Modern Britain' - by Andrew MarrOn this episode of AudioBookClub, Matthew hasn't done his homework and fails to review 'A History of Modern Britain' by Andrew Marr. Quite spectacularly! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. Fortunately, the BBC - an institution very close to both Steve's and Matthew's hearts - has just launched the amazon BBC Sounds app to a global audience. Steve and Matthew ramble on passionately about the fantastic amount, quality and variety of premium audio content from the greatest broadcasting organisation there has ever...
2022-11-2750 min
#AudioBookClub'Fletch' - by Gregory McdonaldOn this episode of AudioBookClub, we recommend the audiobook equivalent of that tatty, yellowing, old paperback book that you find in someone else's holiday home. So slap on your sunscreen, recline by the pool and join us as we get stuck into 'Fletch' Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. On this episode of #AudioBookClub Steve and Matthew get wrapped up in an historical artefact: Fletch - the 1974 novel that was made into a film in the 1980s starring Chevy Chase. (Which is currently available...
2022-11-2638 min
#AudioBookClub'What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible' - with Charlotte LaytonSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. On this episode: We have a guest 'recommender'. Her name is Charlotte Layton, she is 11 years old and she has brought 'What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible' by Ross Welford to the #AudioBookClub table. Nepotism is alive and well here at #AudioBookClub! Please get involved in the conversation - either with your opinions on 'What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible' or if you want to recommend an audiobook for us t...
2022-11-2237 min
#AudioBookClub'The Sandman: Act III' - by @neilhimself and @DirkMaggsOn this week's #AudioBookClub, the third instalment of the most brilliantly conceived, lovingly dramatised, lavishly produced and, in our opinion, bestest audiobook series in the world… EVER! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. On this episode: The Sandman: Act III The biggest audiobook release of the year. The most extravagant cast. The most lavish production. (Frankly, we're running out of superlatives here) Lovingly adapted and sculpted in sound by Dirk Maggs - the man we...
2022-11-1649 min
#AudioBookClub'From the Oasthouse' - by Alan PartridgeSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. On this episode: From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (Series 2) Steve and Matthew review and recommend the latest offering from bastillion of British broadcasting and self-proclaimed 'Godfather of Podcasting' Alan Partridge Partridge is, of course, the creation of comedian, actor and Oscar-nominated writer and producer Steve Coogan. Title: From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (Series 2) Author: Alan Partridge Narrator: Alan Partridge Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
2022-11-0630 min
#AudioBookClub'Colditz' - by Ben MacIntyreSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. On this episode: Steve and Matthew review and recommend the real history of the renaissance castle that was the home to the Third Reich's most notorious prisoner of war camp The camp where they imprisoned only the most troublesome Allied military prisoners - many of them serial escapists - all of them enemies of the German State. Welcome…. to Colditz! Title: Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle Author: Ben MacIntyre Narrator: Ben M...
2022-10-2446 min
#AudioBookClub'The Bullet That Missed' - by Richard OsmanSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - a podcast that recommends and reviews audiobooks. On this episode: 'The Bullet That Missed' Book 3 of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series of whodunnits set in idyllic retirement village Coopers Chase. For people (like Matthew) who have read the first two books in the series, it's the eagerly awaited return of beloved characters Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron and Ibrahim. For people (like Steve) who are new to the seriesm it's a chance to follow the adventures of a group of senior citizens who have t...
2022-10-0537 min
#AudioBookClub'The Hepatitis Bathtub' - by NOFXOn the latest episode of #AudioBookClub - the audiobook review and recommendation podcast - Steve and Matthew leave their comfort zone to discuss possibly the most punk audiobook of all time. 'NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub'' by NOFX and Jeff Alulis is a collection of autobiographical vignettes from L.A. punk band NOFX. When we say 'vignettes' we mean 'often disturbing and even disgusting stories' Steve and Matthew are joined by 'friend of the show' Shane Kendall who is responsible for recommending that we listen to this particular audiobook.
2022-09-2850 min
#AudioBookClub'Fibber in the Heat' - by Miles JuppOn this episode of #AudioBookClub Steve and Matt consume 'Fibber in the Heat' by Miles Jupp - an autobiographical memoir of the actor/comedian/author's attempt to blag his way into becoming a cricket journalist. In 'Notes from the Margin', we'll be asking 'How new does an audiobook have to be to be considered worthy of recommendation by #AudioBookClub?'. -- Fibber in the Heat Following England in India - A Blagger's Tale By: Miles Jupp Narrated by: Miles Jupp Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
2022-09-1432 min
#AudioBookClub'The Twist of a Knife' - by Anthony HorowitzOn the latest episode of #AudioBookClub - the audiobook review and recommendation podcast - Steve and Matthew discuss 'The Twist of a Knife' - the fourth in Anthony Horowitz's Horowitz and Hawthorne whodunnits The Twist of a Knife Written by Anthony Horowitz 'Performed' (not read) by Rory Kinnear Published by Penguin Audio - 2022 Clocks in at 8 hours and 31 minutes
2022-09-0727 min
#AudioBookClub'Touch the Top of the World' - by Erik WeihenmayerOn the latest episode of #AudioBookClub - an interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast - Steve and Matthew discuss 'Touch the Top of the World' an autobiography from Erik Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to climb to the top of Mount Everest. This gives Steve a chance to ask Matthew about his day job at Vision Australia Radio. In their new 'Notes from the Margin' section - the bit that's about audiobooks in general - Steve and Matthew continue their conversation about giving audiobooks as gifts and ask "Is it better to give...
2022-08-2943 min
#AudioBookClub'The Lazarus Heist' - with Geoff WhiteOn this episode of #AudioBookClub - no longer the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast - Steve and Matthew speak to journalist and author Geoff White about his new audiobook 'The Lazarus Heist'. The book is based on the BBC's award winning podcast series of the same name and, in both formats, Geoff tells the story of the Lazarus Group - an elite group of North Korean government-backed hackers. This is the first time we've encountered an audiobook based on a podcast series, so we ask ourselves and Geoff what the difference between...
2022-08-2142 min
#AudioBookClub'A Book of Secrets' by Derren BrownSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. On this episode we'll be reviewing 'A Book of Secrets; Finding Solace in a Stubborn World' the latest in a series of anti-self-help books from TV mentalist Derren Brown. On an equally philosophical but entirely different level, we'll also be looking into the process of buying someone an audiobook as a present. Not as tangible for either party as the gift of an old-fashioned three dimensional 'atoms and molecules' book, but is it satisfying - both to give...
2022-08-151h 03
#AudioBookClub#AudioBookClub :: The Sandman: Act II - with Dirk MaggsSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. On this very special episode of #AudioBookClub, Steve and Matthew speak to the man they're not afraid to call 'The Greatest Audiobook Producer In The World" His name is Dirk Maggs and he's the man fully responsible for the conversion of Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' from the original graphic novels into the genre-redefining audiobook series we know and love. Dirk was incredibly generous with his time and gave us insights into all the stages of the...
2022-05-011h 03
#AudioBookClubAudible PlusSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - which they claim is the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. On this episode... Matthew and Steve have a rummage around Audible's new 'all-you-can-read' service Audible Plus. Is it the transformative experience for the audiobook subscription model that we've all been waiting for, or just a receptacle for audio off-cuts? We also look forward to the impending State Visit of the man we're not afraid to call 'The Greatest Audiobook Producer of All Time': Dirk Maggs. He's the production maestro responsible...
2022-04-0134 min
#AudioBookClubThe SandmanSteve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. On this episode, Steve and Matthew discuss possibly the audiobook with the biggest production budget of all time: "The Sandman" by Neil Gaiman. Based on Gaiman's series of graphic novels from the late 80s early 90s, this audiobook boasts a cast that numbers amongst its members some very expensive actors indeed - James McAvoy, Michael Sheen, Andy Serkis, Riz Ahmed, Sandra Dickinson.... The production is lavish - a series of immersive soundscapes that bring to life an...
2022-03-0151 min
#AudioBookClub"The Sentinel" Jack Reacher 25 by Lee ChildWARNING: This episode of #AudioBookClub contains graphic scenes of extreme violence. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. Meeting us out the back by the bins for a fight on this episode is "The Sentinel", book 25 of Lee Child's Jack Reacher series. Get involved in the conversation. Make your views known in the comments below or on the #AudioBookClub forums: https://www.audiobookclub.net/forum/discuss-audiobooks/the-sentinel-jack-reacher-book-25-by-lee-child-and-andrew-child If you fancy your chances, you can watch the video
2022-02-0125 min
#AudioBookClubRivers of London :: Ben AaronovitchSteve Phillips presents #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review podcast. In this episode, Steve and regular contributor Matthew Layton talk to the man behind the best-selling "Rivers of London" series of fantasy novels. Get involved in the conversation. Tweet or insta us using #AudioBookClub or find us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnAudioBookClub You can download the book itself from Audible here - https://amzn.to/2pgIeyV
2021-06-0129 min
#AudioBookClubA Dream About Lightning Bugs with Ben FoldsSteve Phillips presents #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review podcast. In this episode, Steve sends regular contributors Cheryl Monkhouse and Matthew Layton to interview piano-thumping, indie-pop/rock legend Ben Folds in the salubrious surroundings of The Intercontinental Hotel in Adelaide, South Australia. Get involved in the conversation. Tweet or insta us using #AudioBookClub or find us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AudioBookClub2019 You can download the book itself from Audible - https://amzn.to/2zSu9K7
2021-05-0143 min
#AudioBookClub"Stories I Only Tell My Friends" - by Rob LoweSteve Phillips presents #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review podcast. In this episode Steve talks to regular contributors Cheryl Monkhouse and Matthew Layton about "Stories I Only Tell My Friends" by actual Hollywood heart-throb Rob Lowe. Get involved in the conversation. Tweet or insta us using #AudioBookClub or find us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AudioBookClub2019 You can download the book itself from Audible - https://amzn.to/2OwydpG
2021-04-0145 min
#AudioBookClubChapter 1 - This is Going To HurtSteve Phillips presents the first full-length episode of #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. In this episode Steve talks to regular contributors Cheryl Monkhouse and Matthew Layton about "This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor." by former junior doctor/now comedian and writer Adam Kay. Get involved in the conversation on the #AudioBookClub forum or on facebook, instagram or twitter Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton introduce #AudioBookClub - the world's only interactive audiobook review and recommendation podcast. They invite you to take...
2021-03-0137 min
#AudioBookClubPrologue: "Episode Zero"#AudioBookClub is a brand new interactive audiobook review podcast - possibly the only one in the world. The show proper launches in March on Zone 1 Radio, on DAB Digital Radio in London, and around the world through your favourite podcast provider. In "Episode Zero" Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton ask for your assistance. The first book to get the full #AudioBookClub check-up will be Adam Kay's "This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor" Please let us know what you think of the audiobook - both the content a...
2021-02-0108 min