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Table Talk

Emma Scrivener, Jack Timpany & Graeme Johnstonewww.buzzsprout.com

Connecting Culture & Christianity through interviews & real life stories

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Episodes

🎞️ Why do we love James Bond?🍸...Let's talk to George Simpson

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Is James Bond a real man or a misogynistic old fogy? Either way we seem to love him... We ask film critic and big time fan George Simpson; Why do we love James Bond so much? The short answer - he's a 10 year old boys fantasy... listen on for the longer answer... SPOILER ALERT @ 10mins! Enjoyed listening to George? Check out his own podcast ‘for now we see’ here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-now-we-see/id1489048495 FIND OUT M...

Oct 28, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 28

♂️Making Real Men… let’s talk to Headmaster Alun Ebenezer

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Abusive behaviour and boys mistreating young women has been a hot topic of 2021 but how do we actually go about making real men!? We chat with Alun Ebenezer, a real Welsh man, a father of his own teenage boy and Headmaster of another 800! Alun says the success of Fulham boys school first rides on the boys character, not their exam results. His vision is that every boy at his school should have the opportunity to consider the greatest man...

Oct 18, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 27

LIVE EVENT - Sex Life vs Real Life

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Sex life - It's one of Netflix’s most watched shows of 2021 and it's best know for full on fantasy but not much reality. So in this Table Talk we try to inject some much needed reality into the conversation on sex & relationships by interviewing a panel of 4 real life people who share their honest experiences. Christians are not known for talking openly about sex - so you could see this episode as a rare window of opportunity! Please...

Oct 04, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Pret Allergy Death & Natasha's law - LIVE interview with Nadim Laperouse

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! On the 1st Oct 2021 Natasha's law came into effect requiring all food business's to include FULL ingredients lists. Listen back in on this live Table Talk event with Nadim Laperouse as he shares his honest and devastating account of losing his daughter (Natasha) on a flight to the south of France after an allergic reaction to a sesame seed in a Pret baguette. Nadim shares how this tragic event led him to share his daughter's faith. The i...

Oct 01, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Afghanistan episode 2... let's talk to Dr. Len Bartlotti

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! This week we're joined by Dr. Len Bartlotti, a professor of intercultural studies who lived and worked amongst the Afghan people in Pakistan and Afghanistan for over 35 years. He was a board member of the largest Christian NGO in Afghanistan and he continues to consult and train workers in the language and culture of Afghanistan and the region. We talked through some of Len's experiences of living and working in the region, including dur...

Sep 20, 202122 min

Ever lived amongst the Taliban…? Let’s talk to Matt

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Matt lived in northern Pakistan for the best part of 10 years, where he regularly interacted with Pashtuns (the same ethnic group from which the Taliban emerged). Matt's epic stories and first hand experience helped us start to understand some of the fundamental differences in the culture and beliefs of these people who live across northern Pakistan and Afghanistan. It's a must listen for those looking to process the events of August 202...

Sep 06, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 24

😂 Does God like good banter?

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Religion is supposed to be boring & serious… Not so, according to James Cary professional comedy sitcom writer. For James God enjoying his ‘good’ banter is not just important in his professional life but also for his personal faith. We also ask James, other really important questions like… ‘What actually makes things funny?’ & ‘Is it OK to fake laugh?’ Join us for a few chuckles & light banter along the way…. Buy James’s new ...

Aug 23, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 23

How to find true love💖...apps📱, islands🏝️, algorithms💻 or IRL😱?

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Listen in on this LIVE EVENT from the White horse pub London with an interview with our panelists Vicky, John & Lil as they disclose their experiences of the current dating scene. Good levels of both honesty & humor from our 3 special guests help us land on the reality of what its like to date in 2021. Well worth a listen, especially if are worried you might feel old & boring - this is your opportunity to get the inside scoop...

Aug 09, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 22

🏅 Inside the mind of an Olympian.... lets talk to Debbie Flood

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! We’re joined by a very special guest, British Olympic rower Debbie Flood. She is a two time Olympic silver medalist, three time world championships gold medalist, the first ever female captain of the Leander club and now a mentor for the GB rowing team. We heard her goosebump inducing stories from her Olympic races and got her insights on the athletes in Tokyo. Tell us what you thought of Debbie's Story... https://www.facebook.com/TableT...

Jul 26, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 21

🤑 The life of a Trader... with James Comboni.

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Marching bands & drug fuelled parties - is the trading floor anything like Wolf of Wall Street? And any way isn’t trading just glorified gambling? Join us for Part 2 of our mini series on money & work as we speak to James Comboni a Forex currency trader for a hedge fund. We dispel some Hollywood myths and explore the emotions that traders face, as well as the tougher moments in James' career. Share your reactions at our Facebook ...

Jul 19, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 20

When grown men cry 😭… Lets speak to some Footie Fans ⚽

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! English Football fans are some of the most passionate on the planet. What makes them so passionate & when does it all get a bit too much? These are questions we pose to Ed & Ed, our diehard footie fans in the virtual studio. We hear about their favourite chants, along with some more emotional moments… tears… anger issues & how their christian faith has changed their football addiction. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table...

Jun 21, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 18

'Be true to yourself' - Is it the key to happiness? Lets Talk to Prof. Glynn Harrison

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! 'Be true to yourself' The mantra rolls off the tongue nicely but what does it actually mean!? And does it work? We speak to Professor Glynn Harrison, a psychiatrist, who helps us explore the rise of expressive individualism and whether it serves to boost self esteem or not... If you enjoyed listening to Glynn why not order his book on this topic. The Big Ego Trip: The Big Ego Trip: Finding True Significance In A Culture Of Self-Esteem eB...

May 31, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 17

What does it take to be a #GirlBoss? Let’s talk to Hannah...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! How to be a Girl boss in more ways than one. We speak to Hannah who has recently transitioned from the jet setting agency life to being a mum for the first time. She is open about the particularly hard choices women have to make about work and she poses the question of whether bossing it at home is seen as a legitimate aspiration for modern women? FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

May 17, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 16

LIVE EVENT: Are you 100% sure you want to be agnostic? Lets talk to Andrew Sach

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Listen in on this LIVE Table Talk event as we interviewed Dr Andrew Sach. We explored why more people than ever are on the fence about believing in God. We got to hear Andrew's personal journey from skeptical agnostic to convinced Christian. It's a 20 minute interview followed by Q&A with the live audience. Andrew recommended this book during the episode; Can we trust the gospels by Peter Williams. Amazon.co.uk : can we trust the gos...

May 13, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 14

So what's Ramadan all about? Let’s talk to Zaki.

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Listen in to Jack’s conversations with Zaki - a Muslim friend he’s been asking lots of questions to this Ramadan. A chance to hear first hand what Muslims believe about Ramadan and also Jack & Alex’s reflection on this conversation from the Christian perspective. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

May 12, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Why is society becoming so divided? Let’s talk to Jon Yates

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Why are we seeing society becoming increasingly divided? We explore this big question with Jon Yates - Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund and former Special Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State. Jon points us not to social media but to a much deeper problem we all seem to suffer from... ‘people like me’ syndrome. If you enjoyed this episode but want to hear more on this topic why not check out Jon’s book: Fractured - Why ...

Apr 24, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 13

COVID 1 year on... let’s talk to an A&E Doctor, a Teacher and a Barrister

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! As pub gardens, shops and hairdressers reopen, we thought we would take the opportunity to stop and look back on the past year with the help of an A&E doctor, a teacher and a barrister. We also explored with Tom, Giles and Edward what positives they can see emerging in their places of work. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Apr 12, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 12

AI: When will the robots take over? Let’s talk to Ben Clube...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! An episode exploring the future of AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Ben Clube. We ask Ben all the classic questions... When will the robots take over? Can you download your inner conscious into a machine? How much confidence can we place in technology to fix the the big problems facing humanity? Be warned, there is some mind bending content. Like what you heard? For more content from Ben, subscribe to his channel at youtube.com/twothiev...

Apr 09, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 11

**Easter Special** What's it all about? Let’s talk to Andy Moore

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Before the beer gardens reopen... Have you stopped to think, "what's Easter all about?" Let’s talk to Andy Moore. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Apr 02, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sexism... We need to talk. [Explicit Content]

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! An interview with Izzy looking into her experience of sexism in the insurance industry and how being a Christian changes how she responds to it. Warning - there is some explicit content approximately 5 minutes in. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Mar 26, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ever met a gaming addict? Let’s talk to Max Rea...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! In this episode we meet Max Rea, a former gaming addict who has since become the creator of one of the most successful computer games of 2020. We explore the topic of addiction and how Max's Christian faith had a radical impact on his life aged 15 and changed him forever. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Mar 08, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ever bench pressed 175kg??? Lets Talk to X-Fit trainer Alex about it...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! People are taking the gym & fitness more & more seriously.....PTs, Fitbits, Meal plans, X-fit.... In this episode we will interview Alex; a PT & X-fit trainer on peoples motivations behind going to the gym and working out. He will also share his personal journey as his Christian faith totally transformed his life & attitude towards his work & working out. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Feb 28, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ever thought you could start the next Airbnb? Louis and Sam speak about Business and Mental health....

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Join a live interview with Louis Timpany and Sam Halliday as they share their honest accounts of wanting to put a dent in the universe by building the next Airbnb. They reflect on their mental health and why 2020 might have been their best year yet... FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Jan 30, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 5

LIVE EVENT: Will & Mary on Cancer in Lockdown with Twins - "You've got this!??"

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! A live interview with Will & Mary from Aberdeen as we unpack their 2020 which was eventful to say the least. Listen in on their 'Coronacoaster' year including Will's diagnosis of cancer, the birth of twins, being evicted out of their house and, to top it all off, a bad birthday present. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Jan 06, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 4

LIVE EVENT: Nadim Laperouse - on watching his daughter die in his arms...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Join for this live event with Nadim Laperouse as he shares his honest and devastating account of losing his daughter on a flight to the south of France after an allergic reaction to a sesame seed in a Pret baguette. Nadim shares how this tragic event led him to share his daughter's faith. It is an interview followed by Q&A from a live audience. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Nov 03, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 3

LIVE EVENT: The Mental Health fall out of Covid-19 with Dr Andrew Nicholls

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! An interview with Dr Andrew Nicholls exploring the fall out of Covid 19 and lockdown on the mental health of the nation. He unpacks a variety of factors at play that are affecting our mental health and possible solutions to them including to what extent the church and the Christian faith could play a part. It is an interview followed by Q&A from the live audience. This interview took place at the beginning of October 2020. FIND OUT M...

Oct 07, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Welcome to Table Talk

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Table Talk is a podcast that connects culture with Christianity through interviews & real life stories. We would love you to get involved at our facebook page. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Oct 01, 20202 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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