The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode is the second of three on the BBC's Fleabag, written and starring Pheobe Waller-Bridge. A young woman struggling with the expectations that society has for a 20 something, never mind her own sexuality. Fleabag is a proper international phenomenon. So much so, we had so much to say in one episode. we've broken it up into three episodes.  This is part 2 of 3. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/ Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: http://richardminkley.libsyn.com

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode is the second of three on the BBC's Fleabag, written and starring Pheobe Waller-Bridge. A young woman struggling with the expectations that society has for a 20 something, never mind her own sexuality. Fleabag is a proper international phenomenon. So much so, we had so much to say in one episode. we've broken it up into three episodes.  This is part 2 of 3. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/</a> Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: <a href="http://richardminkley.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richardminkley.libsyn.com</a>

Fleabag pt 2

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode is the first of three on the BBC's Fleabag, written and starring Pheobe Waller-Bridge. A young woman struggling with the expectations that society has for a 20 something, never mind her own sexuality. Fleabag is a proper international phenomenon. So much so, we had so much to say in one episode. we've broken it up into three episodes.  This is part 1 of 3. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/ Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: http://richardminkley.libsyn.com

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode is the first of three on the BBC's Fleabag, written and starring Pheobe Waller-Bridge. A young woman struggling with the expectations that society has for a 20 something, never mind her own sexuality. Fleabag is a proper international phenomenon. So much so, we had so much to say in one episode. we've broken it up into three episodes.  This is part 1 of 3. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/</a> Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: <a href="http://richardminkley.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richardminkley.libsyn.com</a>

Fleabag pt 1

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features the channel 4 comedy series 'flowers' by writer and director Will Sharpe, staring Mighty Boost star Julian Barratt, OSCAR WINNING ACTRESS Olivia Colman (whoooo yeh my girl!) Sophia Di martini and Daniel Rigby. Not only is it funny, but the characters are top notch and its one of the best shows about mental health you're likely to see. Seriously though, its genuinely one of the best comedies Sophie and Richard have ever seen. its because of this show, and the long conversations is began, that the british comedy reserve exists. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/ Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: http://richardminkley.libsyn.com

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features the channel 4 comedy series 'flowers' by writer and director Will Sharpe, staring Mighty Boost star Julian Barratt, OSCAR WINNING ACTRESS Olivia Colman (whoooo yeh my girl!) Sophia Di martini and Daniel Rigby. Not only is it funny, but the characters are top notch and its one of the best shows about mental health you're likely to see. Seriously though, its genuinely one of the best comedies Sophie and Richard have ever seen. its because of this show, and the long conversations is began, that the british comedy reserve exists. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/</a> Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: <a href="http://richardminkley.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richardminkley.libsyn.com</a>

Flowers

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features the BBC Sitcom Classic, The Royle Family, written by and staring, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. It also features Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Ralf Little, erm, Liz Smith is in it! eeeerm. OH! Jessica Hynes is in it as well... or is it Jessica Stevenson. Look, I don't know... Loads of people are in it. This is actually a cheeky extra episode that focuses on the episode called "The Queen of Sheba" and... i don't know. maybe more. i'll never tell ;)   You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/ Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: http://richardminkley.libsyn.com

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features the BBC Sitcom Classic, The Royle Family, written by and staring, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. It also features Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Ralf Little, erm, Liz Smith is in it! eeeerm. OH! Jessica Hynes is in it as well... or is it Jessica Stevenson. Look, I don't know... Loads of people are in it. This is actually a cheeky extra episode that focuses on the episode called "The Queen of Sheba" and... i don't know. maybe more. i'll never tell ;) You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/</a> Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: <a href="http://richardminkley.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richardminkley.libsyn.com</a>

The Queen Of Sheba (From The Royle Family)

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features the BBC Sitcom Classic, The Royle Family, written by and staring, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. It also features Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Ralf Little, erm, Liz Smith is in it! eeeerm. OH! Jessica Hynes is in it as well... or is it Jessica Stevenson. Look, I don't know... Loads of people are in it. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/ Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: http://richardminkley.libsyn.com

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features the BBC Sitcom Classic, The Royle Family, written by and staring, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. It also features Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Ralf Little, erm, Liz Smith is in it! eeeerm. OH! Jessica Hynes is in it as well... or is it Jessica Stevenson. Look, I don't know... Loads of people are in it. You can find more about the show on any of the following links:  Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/</a> Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: <a href="http://richardminkley.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richardminkley.libsyn.com</a>

The Royle Family

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently.   This episode features Look Around You, starring Peter Serafinowicz, Robert Popper (and a little Olivia Colman, image our surprise!) You can find more about the show on any of the following links:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ   Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/   Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com   Libsys: http://richardminkley.libsyn.com

The British Comedy Reserve features digging through the gold mine of British comedy, be it on tv, film, radio, stage or wherever we can be bothered to find it. Sophie Owen dives into the history and ideas around the classic and the cult comedies to find overlooked gems. Richard is also there, apparently. This episode features Look Around You, starring Peter Serafinowicz, Robert Popper (and a little Olivia Colman, image our surprise!) You can find more about the show on any of the following links: Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2T6YJeQ</a> Stitcher: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2ToTiHr</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedyReserve/</a> Contact: Contact.richardminkley@gmail.com Libsys: <a href="http://richardminkley.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richardminkley.libsyn.com</a>

Look Around You

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The Young Ones

Spaced - British Comedy Reserve - Episode 3 by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

Spaced - British Comedy Reserve - Episode 3 by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

Spaced

The Day Today - British Comedy Reserve - Episode 2 by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

The Day Today - British Comedy Reserve - Episode 2 by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

The Day Today

Garth Marenghi

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - British Comedy Reserve - Episode 1 by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - British Comedy Reserve - Episode 1 by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

We make a podcast that investigates the cogs behind cult British comedy! Sophie goes deep, having a good look into the history, the making and the impact of a British comedy show (maybe even a film is she's in the mood) and i mean... Richard is also here... I guess.Podcast by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

It’s great to have a catalogue of shows I’ve missed from this side of the pond! Love it

I’m practically English now

We make a podcast that investigates the cogs behind cult British comedy! Sophie goes deep, having a good look into the history, the making and the impact of a British comedy show (maybe even a film is she's in the mood) and i mean... Richard is also here... I guess. Podcast by Sophie Owen and Richard Minkley

The British Comedy Reserve

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I've Had Better

 Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work!  Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship.  Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics:   “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?  Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.  Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.  Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?  “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?  Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.  “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.  Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?  Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).  According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.  The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.  Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.  What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.  The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.  Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.   Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!   Links and Resources:  What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by Dr. John Gottman  The Gottman Institute, Seattle   www.gottman.com    www.neilsattin.com/gottman    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out! 

Relationship Alive!

Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work! Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship. Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics: <ul> <li> “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?</li> <li> Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?</li> <li> “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?</li> <li> Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.</li> <li> “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?</li> <li> Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).</li> <li> According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.</li> <li> The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.</li> <li> Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.</li> <li> What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.</li> <li> The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.</li> <li> Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.</li> </ul> Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!  Links and Resources: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Love-Last-Betrayal/dp/1451608489/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal</a> by Dr. John Gottman The Gottman Institute, Seattle <a href="http://www.gottman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.gottman.com</a> <a href="http://www.neilsattin.com/gottman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.neilsattin.com/gottman</a>    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Alive Community</a> on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: <a href="http://www.therailsplitters.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Railsplitters - Check them Out! </a>

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