In this episode, we uncover the story of a painter who was never recognised for his art during his lifetime with television scriptwriter Joe Tucker. Drawing from his new book The Secret Painter, Tucker sheds light on the life of his uncle Eric Tucker – an unassuming working-class man from Warrington who secretly created over 500 extraordinary paintings, whi ... Show More
Jun 11
The Age of Intelligence: Live in Partnership with IBM
In this episode, journalist Kamal Ahmed was joined by Jon Sopel, Dimple Ahluwalia and Matt Rowe to explore how cybersecurity has moved from a technical concern to a central force shaping economic growth, national security and public trust in an age of boundless intelligence. They ... Show More
59m 22s
Jun 9
How Do Hormones Shape the Way We Feel, Think and Age? With Dr Saira Hameed
In this episode, science broadcaster Dr Güneş Taylor speaks with endocrinologist Dr Saira Hameed about her new book Signals: The Inside Story of Our Hormones. From exhaustion and infertility to appetite, mood and libido, Hameed explores the vast and often misunderstood hormonal s ... Show More
44 m
Jun 7
Why Does It Sometimes Pay to Be a Chicken? With Professor Michael Wooldridge
From Brexit negotiations and the Cuban Missile Crisis to elections, auctions and everyday decision-making, game theory can offer powerful insights into how we navigate a world shaped by competing interests, cooperation and strategic choices. In this episode, Professor Michael Woo ... Show More
42m 42s
May 2025
Go To the Artists Among Us
Kelly shares the remarkable story of Armia Khalil, a Metropolitan Museum of Art security guard with a secret talent. As a child, Armia played in the mud and created little sculptures by the Nile River. Years later, the artistic young man immigrated to the US with just $375 and a ... Show More
7m 30s
Jul 2025
Author and influencer Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail returns to discuss her latest book series and much more...
We're so back! And so is Ghada Almuhanna Abalkhail, the TWENTY30's cultural expert, who returns to the show to discuss her latest book series that explores the concept of the Saudi homeland through archival photographs. She shares insights and observations behind creating the boo ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2022
8x24: The Man with the Black Box - Let's Not Meet
-UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS-THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 - SEATTLE, WA - TRIPLE DOOR (NEW VENUE!)(CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS)FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 - PORTLAND, OR - POLARIS HALL (CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS) Stories in this episode: - Oscar, by FranPR1811 (1:26)- Creeper on the Roof, by Bridget (1 ... Show More
47m 47s
Sep 2022
9x07: Frank - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Campin' in the Rain, by Doc Trauma (0:52) - He Had a Cult, by ToddyBoy331 (16:32) - Bicycle Man, by greenbubbles97 (23:09) - A Series of Unfortunate Events, by Anon (31:22) - Frank, by Ben (42:43) Extended Patreon Content: - The Halloween Man, by Rose - ... Show More
47m 50s
Jan 2023
9x24: The Devil in the Walls - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - 3 Gunmen Who Stalked My Grandma's House, by Kitty (0:51) - The Devil in the Walls, by Emily (6:37) - Ben, by Kaitlyn (16:17) - Joe, by anon (29:09) - Creepy Unknown Old Lady at The Family Wedding by soft nights (36:33) - Karma Got Him, by ForeverTraumat ... Show More
53m 24s
Nov 2022
9x15: The Seeker - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Our Friend Brian, by Anita (0:50) - The Seeker, by 3milyBlazze (19:38) - Man in the Hostel, by Myshka (28:48) - The Man from the Slough, by Haley (36:09) - I Don't Ever Harm People, by JJ (42:25) Extended Patreon Content: - Worst 4th of July Ever, by Ve ... Show More
50m 12s
Oct 2025
Salah Elmur | Discover Arab Artists – The Misk Art Library Podcast
This episode of The Misk Art Library Podcast brings Sudanese painter Salah Elmur who talks about memory, imagination, and artistic identity. Elmur reflects on his Sudanese upbringing, his dreamlike paintings, and his reluctance to label himself as an artist. He explores how memor ... Show More
18m 16s