Top Podcasts of the Week

The Monk, the Malt, and the First Written Record of Scotch Whisky On 1 June 1494, a monk named John Cor made an entry in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland ordering eight bolls of malt to make aqua vitae. It was a routine transaction in a royal accounts book, unremarkable at the time, yet it stands as the earliest known written record of Scotch whisky. Clara Vale explores how a monastery shopping list became the origin point of a five-hundred-year tradition, why medieval monks were distilling spirits in the first place, and what it means when history arrives not with fanfare but with a

What if everything you’ve been told about “doing health right” is wrong? In this foundational episode, Kate Thompson-Duwe sits down with Dr Simone Silver to challenge one of the biggest myths in wellness: that there’s a single formula that works for everyone. Because there really isn’t. This conversation reframes health not as a checklist of protocols, but as something far more nuanced, dynamic, and personal - an art form, in Dr Silver's words. They explore why copying routines, stacking supplements, and chasing trends can actually disconnect you from what your body truly needs -

Just Kenny and Phil this week catching up on the NBA and NHL Finals along with headlines before catching up with Mike Keith, Voice of the Tennessee Vols. Great moment with Mike talking about the passing of his friend and colleague David McGinnis, known to many in the NFL just as Coach Mac. Also some great insight to the media side of college athletics.

The conversation delves into the journey of Demetre R. Davis into the world of cinematography, his transition from writing to filmmaking, the impact of collaboration and belief, the role of destiny and networking, learning and growth in filmmaking, and the journey of Social Media Cowboys. The discussion highlights the power of belief, collaboration, and the impact of networking in the filmmaking industry. The conversation covers the journey of filmmaking, the impact of budget on production, editing and music selection, distribution and premiere planning, quality control and post-prod

In this episode, portrait photographer Leo Dirilo pulls back the curtain on five of his most striking photos. We break down the exact creative concepts, lighting setups, and storytelling secrets he uses to capture raw emotion and spark massive trends on Instagram. If you want to master conceptual photography and elevate your own work, you don't want to miss this!

Today Sue and Nick are joined in the Chatterbox studio by Barry Manilow, who announces his first new studio album in nearly 15 years, What A Time, out on June 5Featuring Collaborations with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Dave Cobb, Michael Lloyd and More. With a career spanning more than five decades, 85 million albums sold worldwide, 52 Top 40 singles (including 13 No. 1 hits) Listen to find out more as Barry opens up about lung cancer, fans, a new tour and new album for 2026

In this episode of World Ablaze, I discuss the British Home Office’s decision to ban prominent left-wing commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from entering the country. While Uygur and Piker claim they are being silenced at the behest of Israel for their criticisms, I explore the UK government’s "non-conducive test" and whether their rhetoric—which officials claim risks exacerbating anti-semitism—justifies their exclusion. I also provide a "then and now" look at Uygur’s shifting positions on Israel to see if he has truly become "unhinged".

The first four seals initiated by the Lamb are the Four Horsemen. They are earthly judgments that bring war, civil war, famine, pestilence, and death. In this episode, I dive into the Old Testament origins of the Four Horsemen and what the symbolism means.