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The Pod Files - Monday 15 December 2025

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  The ‘casts - (Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember (Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting? - season 1 episode 22: 24 November 2025: *How Advertisers Really See Your Podcast: Veronika Taylor on Growth, Revenue, and What Creators Miss - What makes a show "monetizable" in the eyes of advertisers? / This week on PodBiz, Veronika Taylor breaks down how brands evaluate podcasts, what creators often overlook, and why the future of podcast revenue extends far beyond a single medium. As SVP of Content and the Creator Network at Acast, Veronika oversees global teams, creator relationships, and the systems that power advertising across more than 140,000 shows. / She shares a transparent view of what actually drives revenue, how creators can position themselves long before they hit a download threshold, and why integrated brand campaigns are rising faster than traditional host-rea...
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Time Off

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  Monday 6th December  I had the day off so that we could go to our friend Tom O’Neill’s funeral. Tom passed away very shortly before what would have been his 101st birthday.  Tom was a friend of both me and Louise, and I was there not just because Tom was a friend to both of us, but also to be there to support her as well.  During his life, among the many things that he had done, Tom had written books that were published, served in the navy, introduced ultrasound technology into being used in hospitals, and so much more.  He had climbed various mountains, walked in some incredible places, flown gliders in his later years…  He never slowed down one bit.  After the passing of his wife he walked the many miles to her resting place numerous times per week to pay respect, and fed the birds while there.  He was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II, which was on display at his 100th birthday celebration last year, which was in itself a fantastic time. W...
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Sunday 14 December 2025

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  The ‘casts - (Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember (Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - season 3 episode 6: 20 November 2024: *Julia Gets Wise with Isabella Rossellini - Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella's Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her. I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue - [BBC Sounds] Series 84 episode 4: 1 December 2025: *Hospital Radio Songbook - The godfather of all panel shows returns to the Hull New Theatre. On the panel are Rory Bremner, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter a...
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