Seen & Unseen Aloud

In a bumper episode we travel with George Pitcher to the White House considering how amid the power plays, the Passion of Zelensky stands out; Ionia Curtius encourages us not to rush to the Creme Eggs, Roger Bretherton prays for Timothée Chalamet in his pursuit of greatness and Belle Tindall joins the conversation between Jaclyn, Laurie, Kate in Season 3 of Mike White's, White Lotus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Mark Gilbert explores the reality and impact of AI's attention; Matt Lewis gets inside the "dream that is Rome" as he watches Gladiator II; Henna Cundill forgets her office door key and questions her attachment to the place of the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Graham Tomlin compares and contrasts President Trump with a Roman Emperor of yesteryear; Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe explores the tensions between London Fashion week and religion; Jonathan Rowlands digs deep into "the magic of the Cup" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Belle Tindall talks to us about The 21 - a new and powerful short film telling the story of 21 men killed by ISIS 10 years ago; Graham Tomlin explores the different ways of remembering as plans begin to take down the Grenfell Tower; and Yaroslav Walker takes a stroll through his Top 5 romantic comedy movies of years gone by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As this week concludes with Valentine's Day, we have our own collection of articles about love - John Wyatt brings a great celebration of friendship; Graham Tomlin acts as Augustinian mediator between JD Vance and Rory Stewart; Stuart Haynes talks about his strong bond with fellow The Chase teammates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's bumper episode, we hear Callum Elwood's exhortation to Sabbath - as opposed to constant hustle or quiet quitting; Jonathan Torrance takes seriously the marketing suggestion to "drink religiously"; Graham Tomlin suggests that the philosophy often espoused by Love Islanders - thanking the Universe - makes no sense; finally Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski celebrates the power of the little red cross, trusted by everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve, with Jonathan Rowlands, into the world of BBC's hit TV show The Traitors; Jenny Lander questions Apple AI's morality and Jack Chisnall asks why at this Inauguration Day, the 'Church and State' separation just can't hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2025 gets going, Katherine Amphlett encourages us to travel back in time with Lady Mary to get to know some of the bad guys of the Old Testament to find how little has changed; Simon Burton-Jones reminds us that there is a great deal more to Russia that Putin and Lauren Westwood paints a colourful picture of life in the grey areas.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the captivating world of Christian mystics, exploring the profound journeys of figures like Hildegard of Bingen. Dive into the modern implications of free speech as experts caution about its hidden costs. Unpack the emotional depth of Wallace & Gromit, analyzing the claymation magic that fosters connection in a tech-driven age. This engaging blend of spirituality, communication ethics, and cinematic artistry offers a refreshing perspective on our contemporary landscape.

In our last episode of 2024, Rahil Patel explores the universal human motivation to wish one another a "happy" New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.