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10/07/2020

Juice WRLD fans crash Spotify, Apple Music with his new album release | Friday 10 July 2020

A rush for Juice WRLD's new album appeared to break streaming giants Spotify and Apple Music, with fans claiming they couldn't access the tracks shortly after the rapper's posthumous record was released. Chinese officials are warning of another virus discovered in Kazakhstan, that could be more deadline than Covid-19. And Instagram is all set to shut down the promotion of LGBT "conversion therapy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/07/2020

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7 min
05/03/2023

Jenna Coleman on Lemons' play, plus Sheridan Smith in Shirley Valentine, and Women, Beware the Devil reviews

We chat with Jenna Coleman and director Josie Rourke backstage at the Harold Pinter Theatre a couple of hours before an evening’s performance of Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons. Also, Nick Curtis and Nancy Durrant review Shirley Valentine at the Duke of York’s Theatre, starring Sheridan Smith. Plus, Nick Clark and Nick Curtis review Lulu Raczka and Rupert Goold’s “ferociously bold” Women, Beware the Devil at the Almeida Theatre. Bonus content: The Standard’s culture team discuss this year’s Olivier Awards nominations. In this episode: Part one: Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith Plus, Olivier Awards nominations (6’31 mins) Park two: Interview with Jenna Coleman and Josie Rourke (12’36 mins) Recorded at the Harold Pinter Theatre for Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Part three: Women, Beware the Devil (23’07 mins) Find us on Twitter #ESTheatrePodcast What to see in the West End right now www.standard.co.uk/theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/03/2023

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30 min
15/08/2022

Formula E's Alejandro Agag on building a global brand

From an idea on the back of a napkin in 2011 to one of the fastest growing sports in the world, the Formula E story is one of risk-taking, set backs and extraordinary success. We speak to its founder Alejandro Agag about: Getting momentum back after the pandemicSecrets of a successful marketing campaignHow Formula E's innovating commercial electric vehiclesWhy it's "compatible" not "competitive" with Formula 1Gigamine and battery recycling How the end of the combustion engine will promote electric racing For the best business news, analysis and interviews, go to standard.co.uk/business or pick up the Evening Standard newspaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15/08/2022

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18 min
31/01/2023

The Evening Standard Theatre Podcast...

Up to date, honest reviews of the top theatre shows in London every week, from our critics and culture editors, alongside interviews with the actors and creatives bringing them to the stage. If there's a show you must see (or one to avoid), you'll find out here. A new episode releases every Sunday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/01/2023

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1 min
30/01/2023

‘The Black Farmer,’ Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones on taking risks

Nearly twenty years ago, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones ploughed money from a successful career in marketing into a food business. From day one he took risks, choosing to call his brand ‘The Black Farmer,’ despite research telling him to avoid the “edgy name”. In this episode we talk about: How he built The Black Farmer brand Why he sells “a vision not a product” His belief that good people will find you “if you put it out there” Why some institutions should give up acres of land to people who want to farm Why farming must embrace diversity and new ideas How shows like The Apprentice are pushing impossible Instagram success Wilfred will be appearing at the Evening Standard’s SME XPO at London’s EXCEL on April 25th and 26th along with people like Deborah Meaden, Levi Roots and Charlie Mullins. Go to SMEXPO.co.uk for free tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/01/2023

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24 min
16/04/2023

Hamilton's Giles Terera on The Meaning of Zong; Black Superhero and Sea Creatures reviews

This week we're at the Wyndham’s Theatre - currently home to Oklahoma! - we review Black Superhero by Danny Lee Wynter and directed by Daniel Evans at the Royal Court, starring Emmy Award winner Dyllón Burnside from Netflix’s Pose. Plus, Sea Creatures, by Cordelia Lynn and directed by James Macdonald, which is now on at the Hampstead Theatre Downstairs. We’re also joined by Hamilton’s Giles Terera to chat about his play he’s also starring in, The Meaning of Zong, at the Barbican, which starts on 20 April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/04/2023

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33 min
21/02/2023

Episode 18 trailer

Lawrence Dallaglio looks ahead to a special episode of the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast coming later this week, recorded live in front of an audience in partnership with QBE Business Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21/02/2023

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2 min
22/02/2022

With London Irish legend, Topsy Ojo, Tony Cox of the Bears Beyond the Gate podcast & Will Macpherson

Lawrence is joined by London Irish legend, Topsy Ojo, ES sports journalist, Will Macpherson, and Bristol fan and host of the Bears Beyond the Gate podcast, Tony Cox. Together they chat about the latest rugby action from the Premiership, including the woes of Bristol Bears, the impact of Steve Diamond’s arrival at Worcester, the continuing rise of London Irish and the return of Jack Willis at Wasps. Plus the guys select their ‘Outstanding’ player from the weekend, and test their rugby trivia knowledge in ‘Over the Line or In the Bin’. Not everyone is in agreement this week. Could you answer correctly?... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22/02/2022

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30 min
16/07/2023

Crazy for You the musical, Cherrelle Skeete on Beneatha’s Place, and A Strange Loop

A love letter to old school American showbiz - we review Crazy for You, which is now on at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This feet-tapping musical features the songs of George and Ira Gershwin, and it’s directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. Cherrelle Skeete, star of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the Amazon original, Hanna, joins Nick Curtis to talk about her role in Beneatha’s Place, which is written and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah. The show’s now on at the Young Vic. Plus, we discuss Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop which is now on at the Barbican Theatre. You can hear our interview with Michael here. And what’s been happening this week? Which “rubbish” Shakespeare scene is going to be rewritten by comedian Stewart Lee for the RSC? Also, Cabaret is going to Broadway in spring 2024 and will be on at the August Wilson Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/07/2023

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35 min
18/06/2023

Daniel Rigby on Accidental Death of an Anarchist in the West End, plus Groundhog Day and Romeo & Juliet reviews!

We're joined by the star of the hit BBC TV series' Eric and Ernie, award-winning comedian and actor, Daniel Rigby. He tells us about his new role in Accidental Death of an Anarchist, a play by Dario Fo and Franca Rame. He shares what it was like stepping away from comedy and how it felt to beat the likes of Matt Smith and Benedict Cumberbatch for a BAFTA. Our review of Groundhog Day is in and let's just say, it’s worth seeing again, and again, and again. To hear our interview with Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin click here. We discuss Romeo and Juliet at the Almeida in Islington, which stars Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh as Romeo, Metal Lord’s Isis Hainsworth as Juliet, and is directed by Rebecca Frecknall. Plus in our weekly theatre news, Rufus Norris steps down from the National Theatre, and we pay tribute to Oscar- winning actress and politician, Glenda Jackson, following the news of her death at the age of 87. To read our reviews and find the latest news visit standard.co.uk/culture/theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/06/2023

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36 min

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