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The Louis Theroux Podcast

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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

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We call her Emma | Tortoise Investigates

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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

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Swingers

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Desert Island Discs

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We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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2 days ago

Norman Cook, DJ and musician

Norman Cook, DJ and musician, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
1 day ago

My Life of Hell Trapped in Bangkok Prison - Oliver Hardy Tells His Story

Anything Goes with James English Ep 561 My Life of Hell Trapped in Bangkok Prison - Oliver Hardy Tells His Story You can contact James on his social media platforms. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 https://x.com/jamesenglish0 https://www.facebook.com/share/1GHEKrNZV1/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesenglishpodcast?_t=ZN-8z0ZI6MBb9C&_r=1
1 day ago

Testosterone

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered everyone over 30 in the military to have their testosterone tested. That inspired us to rerun this classic episode where everyone at This American Life tested their testosterone and compared results. It did not lead to workplace harmony. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: Host Ira Glass talks with producer Alex Blumberg, who explains that he wanted to do this show because of his conflicted relationship with his own testosterone. He tells Ira that the reasons go back to a girl in his 8th-grade homeroom. We also hear from a man who stopped producing testosterone due to a medical treatment, and found his entire personality was altered. (10 minutes)Act One: What’s it like to get injected with testosterone? When Griffin Hansbury transitioned, he got massive shots of it and was surprised at the effect it had on him. (17 minutes)Act Two: The men and women on staff at This American Life decide to get their testosterone levels tested to see who has the most and least, and whether personality traits actually match hormone levels. (13 minutes)Act Three: What happens when a man suddenly loses all of his testosterone? We return to Alex Blumberg’s interview from the top of the show with a man who that happened to. He says life without testosterone is life without desire. By that he doesn’t mean sexual desire. He means any desire. (6 minutes)Act Four: Novelist Miriam Toews interviews her 15-year-old son, someone at an age when boys experience a jolt of ten or twenty times the testosterone they had as children, about all the things she doesn’t understand about what he’s going through. (11 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org This American Life privacy policy. Learn more about sponsor message choices.
1 day ago

EPISODE 98: Realistically I Should Be Dead

*Content warning : this episode contains references to suicide and drug use., Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened! Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Never Say Die' by Ye Vagabonds Stream it here : https://ffm.to/neversaydie-soab Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 day ago · Video

Listen Bitch! Do You Believe in Magick?

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about magic, delving into all its meanings and interpretations and wonder. Abracadabra doesn't mean what you maybe think it does… Next week the theme is DRUGS. Send your voice note questions on WhatsApp https://wa.me/447849030711 Follow the show on instagram and TikTok @missme.4eva Get cultural recommendations from the weekly Miss Me? Library at patreon.com/missme Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid & Katie-Louise Buxton Video Editor: Danny Pape Production Coordinator: Tom Jackson Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford & Dino Sofos Miss Me? is a Persephonica show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 days ago

Miquita Oliver - I Drank Half a Bottle of Wine Every Morning

Miquita Oliver is a podcaster, TV presenter and all-round brilliant woman. She was just 16 when she burst onto our screens co-hosting Channel 4’s cult music show Popworld alongside Simon Amstell. Twenty-five years later, she’s still one of Britain’s most distinctive broadcasters and interviewers. She co-created Miss Me?, with Lily Allen, and now co-hosts it with musician Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks. You may also know Miquita from the acclaimed BBC series The Caribbean with Andi and Miquita, in which she and her mother, Andi Oliver, travelled to Antigua to reconnect with their family, heritage and identity. We talk about Miquita surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, the shame she associates with going bankrupt, her struggle with alcoholism in her thirties, love, family, and why she still can't quite conquer her driving theory test. She even opens up about her hopes and fears around motherhood. This is an essential conversation for any one who survived the noughties diet culture or who has grappled with financial hardship. Frank, funny and unexpectedly moving: just like Miquita herself. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction 02:42 Heritage and Caribbean Roots 04:19 Tsunami Trauma and Healing 07:04 Iconic Co-Hosts and Craft 10:51 Losing Home 13:03 Miss Me Origins and Honesty 15:26 Bankruptcy Shame and Survival 30:58 Weight and Work Comeback 32:02 Second Reinvention Switch 33:01 Money Lessons After Bankruptcy 34:21 Why Aren’t We Taught Tax 35:50 Alcoholism 39:19 Leaving Richmond and Getting Clear 43:12 Motherhood Without Shame 48:03 Driving Test Fail LINKS + MENTIONS: Listen to Miss Me? wherever you get your podcasts Join the How To Fail community: www.howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Elizabeth’s Substack: www.theelizabethday.substack.com WANT MORE? Andi Oliver - swap.fm/l/kcBWNXdPsg7LhgcGhvoF Lily Allen - swap.fm/l/8Otj3tpmbH5SF4xjVHTJ Neneh Cherry - swap.fm/l/r5YD9vNivp5t6yw1gN1U Mabel - swap.fm/l/bfOzGVjFFpo13LK7MHUu LOVE THIS EPISODE? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps more people discover these stories Follow How To Fail & Elizabeth: Instagram: @elizabday TikTok: @howtofailpod Podcast Instagram: @howtofailpod Website: www.elizabethday.org Guest bookings for How To Fail only come from official @sonymusic.com emails Elizabeth and Miquita answer listener questions in our subscriber series: www.howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Have a failure you’re trying to work through for Elizabeth to discuss? Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com Production & Post Production Coordinator: Eric Ryan Engineer: Matias Torres Assistant Producer: Shania Manderson Senior Producer: Hannah Talbot Executive Producer: Alex Lawless Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 day ago

SLEEP SPECIAL: Rethink Your Sleep With Dr Lindsay Browning

Before Jo's sad news last week, we recorded a special episode of Dig In. We were joined by sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning - a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and author. She also holds a doctorate in insomnia from the University of Oxford, so it's fair to say she knows her stuff. Dr Lindsay shares her unparalleled knowledge and advice to help you get a better night's sleep – covering everything from sleep and hormones, how our sleep changes with age and whether nighttime scrolling is really as bad as we think. Follow Dr Lindsay Browning on Instagram @drbrowningsleep https://www.instagram.com/drbrowningsleep/?hl=en-gb Her website: https://troublesleeping.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by Panda London and Costa Coffee. 🐼 Panda London — Make hot nights more comfortable with Panda London’s beautifully soft, breathable and thermoregulating bamboo bedding. Head to pandalondon.com and spend over £50 to receive a free Bamboo Eye Mask with your order using code DIGIT. ☕ Costa Coffee at Home — Start your morning with the same great Costa taste you know and love, now in your own mug at home. Costa's new Everyday Instant Coffee is inspired by their iconic Mocha Italia blend and comes in three varieties: Smooth, Intense and Decaf. Available in selected large format supermarkets across the UK, subject to availability. CREDITS Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan Producer: Samantha Psyk & Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 hr ago

Who Killed Jill Dando? The Professional Hit Theory: Matthew Steeples

The cold-blooded assassination of Jill Dando remains Britain’s most haunting cold case. At the peak of her fame, the "Golden Girl" of the BBC was executed on her own doorstep in broad daylight—a crime so clinical it stunned the nation. But was it really the work of a "loner," or was Jill the victim of a professional hitman? In this episode of Andrew Gold | Heretics., investigative expert Matthew Steeples dives deep into the dark theories surrounding Dando’s death. From Serbian retaliation and underworld revenge to a secret BBC dossier that might have contained too much truth, we rank the most likely suspects and explore the terrifying vulnerability of public figures. Was the real killer hiding in plain sight? We re-examine the evidence of the modified weapon, the silencer, and the chilling precision of the hit that the police may have completely misread. Chapters 00:00 The Day the BBC Lost Its Golden Girl 01:42 A Terrible New Relevance: The Home Invasion Fear 03:22 The Execution: Why It Was a Professional Hit 05:33 Theory 1: The Serbian Retaliation Connection 06:54 Theory 2: Underworld Revenge & the Crime Watch Enemies 09:10 Why the Initial Investigation Failed 12:56 Theory 3: The Secret BBC Dossier & Jimmy Savile 16:17 The High-Profile Friend: A Darker Secret? 18:57 The Enigma of Barry George: Innocent or Obsessed? 21:23 Why the Modified Weapon Changes Everything 24:55 Is Justice Still Possible 27 Years Later? 36:34 Final Ranking: Who Really Killed Jill Dando? Hashtags #JillDando #TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMysteries #AndrewGold #MatthewSteeples #BritishHistory #Documentary #Investigation #BBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Jul

Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and upsetting Jordan Peterson

Today, Louis speaks to actor, director and renaissance woman Olivia Wilde. Following the release of her film The Invite, the pair discuss the secrets to a healthy relationship, her unusual family name, and her experience in the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Film: The Invite (2026) https://a24films.com/films/the-invite Film: I Want Your Sex (2026) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32332915/ Film: Booksmart (2019) https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81061054 Film: Don’t Worry Darling (2022) https://www.netflix.com/title/81592177 Documentary: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026) https://www.netflix.com/title/81920687 Book: The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde (1888) https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/31359/the-happy-prince-and-other-stories-by-wilde-oscar/9780241776285 Book: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel (2006) https://www.estherperel.com/mating-in-captivity Podcast: Where Should We Begin? (2017 – present) https://open.spotify.com/show/3fKOTwtnX5oZLaiNntKWAV Advert: Dinner With the Russians, Cockburn’s Special Reserve (1980) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17rOl7i55ag Book: Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell (1949) https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/books-by-orwell/nineteen-eighty-four/ Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams Production Manager: Francesca Bassett  Production Assistant: Artemis Chu Music: Miguel D’Oliveira  Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Executive Producer: Arron Fellows     A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify  www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 hr ago

Burdens of the Family

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They share a legacy of war, a refugee upbringing and family trauma. Their marriage was seen as taboo and now they're trying to build a happier relationship for their child. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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