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#AudioBookClub'Good Pop, Bad Pop' - by Jarvis CockerOn 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 Pop'. Good Cop, Bad Cop A: Jarvis Cocker N: Jarvis Cocker R: 26th May 2022 L: 6hrs and 39 mins P: Jonathan Cape ...2025-06-1250 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, on...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 Brief Hist...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 Pl...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 X2025-01-2739 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 X2025-01-2033 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
#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 Folds...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 ...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 Elto...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 X2024-11-1957 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 conversation2024-11-0438 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 involved...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 @Whingein...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: Li...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.com2024-10-1128 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 pas...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 instagram2024-09-2531 min
Elevator CareersSteve Phillips: Magical Things can HappenIntro:Steve Phillips is the Chief Operating Officer at Southern Elevator based in Greensboro, NC. Steve started his career outside of the elevator industry, gaining knowledge and experience in operations, from the military, NASCAR, emergency services and management for over 20 years. When Steve started at Southern, he found that the management skills and knowledge he had acquired elsewhere were perfectly transferrable to the elevator industry. Steve has learned a lot since starting and plans to retire from this industry. He has learned to love the elevators and is excited to continue to grow and innovate.Summary:2024-09-2344 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...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 #AudioBookCl...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.com2024-03-2901 min
Money Making Conversations Master ClassNY Times Bestselling author, Steve Phillips explains how we can win the Civil War.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Steve Phillips. With the release of his new book, "How We Win The Civil War," political thought leader Steve Phillips explains how the Civil War never ended and gives insight into today's political climate. More on Steve Phillips He is the author of the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority. He is also the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization dedicated to race...2024-03-0627 minThe Steve Harvey Morning ShowNY Times Bestselling author, Steve Phillips explains how we can win the Civil War.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Steve Phillips. With the release of his new book, "How We Win The Civil War," political thought leader Steve Phillips explains how the Civil War never ended and gives insight into today's political climate. More on Steve Phillips He is the author of the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority. He is also the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization dedicated to race...2024-03-0627 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
Always On with Duncan MacPhersonMake Your Clients The Voice With Steve Phillips (Ep. 48)Have you ever stepped into your clients’ shoes to see your business from their point of view? Understanding how they perceive your value is key to building lasting relationships.
In this episode, Duncan MacPherson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Steve Phillips, Chief Practice Management and Development Officer at USA Financial and a consultant at Pareto Systems. Together, they explore strategies for effectively articulating your value proposition and turning clients into enthusiastic advocates.
They discuss:
Three golden questions to ask your existing clients
The path from endorsements to introductions (i.e., quality referrals)
How “clie...2023-10-261h 01
Faithful Politics"How We Win The Civil War" w/Steve PhillipsHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn his new book, Steve Phillips warns that the Confederates never stopped fighting the Civil War, that conservatives are taking full advantage of this reality, and that those in denial imperil our democracy. He charts the way forward in the post-Trump era, arguing that progressives must recognize the true nature of the fight we’re in—an existential battle between those who wish to make America a multiracial democracy and those clinging to the concept that this is f...2023-05-091h 02