No Holds Barred Interviews

By Gareth Flavell

Welcome to No Holds Barred. This is the first series of conversations I’ve had with ordinary people who have lived extraordinary lives. I started recording these podcasts way back in March 2020, just ... more

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March 21, 2022 SERVING AFGHANISTAN
In this episode we're joined by by Squadron Leader Will, whose current role in the RAF is Air Operations Officer in the Joint Expeditionary Force. Back in 2003 and 2006 he served in the Middle East. These are his experiences from the time, and his thoughts about the war 20 years on
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1h 9min
March 21, 2022 ANTI-VACCINE
We're joined by 'John' who is openly anti-vaccine. Understanding what that actually means is a little bit more complex than you first might think, and the reasons why someone might choose not get vaccinated cannot be simply dismissed as ignorance. John explains
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52min
March 21, 2022 THE MAGICIAN
We sit down with professional Magician, Beardie, and have a fascinating chat about the world of magic. We discuss what magic is, the formations of the interest, hypnotism, and how the ethical boundaries of manipulation can be muddied between light entertainment and damaging.
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1h 3min
March 21, 2022 LIVING OFF BITCOIN
Last year we recorded a podcast with Alex. He made a six figure sum from the crypto currency boom at the end of 2017 and early 2018. When we spoke Alex last was largely turning his back on trading, happy with his lot, and ready to return to a normal working life. A year on, things have somewhat changed.
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59min
March 21, 2022 THE DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST
Digital forensic analysts examine computers and other digital devices, such as mobile phones and cameras, for evidence of crime. They provide support to civil and criminal investigations and intelligence agencies by detecting, preserving, analysing and presenting digital evidence.
We speak with Ryan, a man who has to sift through images and videos on digital devices to help prosecution services.

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35min
March 21, 2022 SLEEPING BEAUTY SYNDROME
Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare disorder that causes recurring periods of excessive sleepiness. In some cases, this means up to 20 hours a day are spent sleeping. For this reason, the condition is commonly referred to as “sleeping beauty syndrome.”
We speak to Cai. A 21-year-old man who suffers from the one-in-a-million condition

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41min
March 21, 2022 ANOREXIA
In this episode of No Holds Barred we speak with Abigail. She was diagnosed with the condition before she was a teenager and it has remained with her throughout her life. What you're about to listen to is a story that is sometimes difficult to listen to, that is dominated by a struggle, but is lined with hope.
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53min
March 21, 2022 TWITTER BOTS, FESSHOLE AND ROB MANUEL
The origins of cult website B3TA.com, the thinking behind anonymous confessions twitter account @Fesshole, how to make bots for social media, and the role they will play in the future.
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47min
March 21, 2022 THE PREMIER LEAGUE LAWYER
Olly was a lawyer for the Premier League, before joining the F1. His role in football was to find and attack organisations that pirate and distribute Premier League live games and footage. He was directly involved in the landmark case that saw them take on pub landlord Karen Murphy.
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44min
March 21, 2022 A BROKEN BACK
The most of us walk around without really worrying about our health. But there are some of us who don't have that luxury. This genuinely is a story of a person who never had that option, who was confronted with unimaginable difficulty and who faced it with a stoicism that rarely exists in human beings.
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59min

FAQs about No Holds Barred Interviews:

How many episodes does No Holds Barred Interviews have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.