60 acast.com Forty Minutes With http://fortyminuteswith.com/ en Dominic Danson Talk show,Interviews,Inspiration,Chat show Dominic Danson Time-limited interviews with some of the most interesting, inspiring people in the world.


There are plenty of places for A listers to promote their next book, film, album, product or whatever they have going on that week. But what about the incredible, fascinating people who don't get that platform?

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]]> Time-limited interviews with some of the most interesting, inspiring people in the world.


There are plenty of places for A listers to promote their next book, film, album, product or whatever they have going on that week. But what about the incredible, fascinating people who don't get that platform?

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]]> true Dominic Danson info+6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df@mg-eu.acast.com 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df forty-minutes-with episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df/1720784317348-114d2a03b9d422b446d0f4332a4a9364.jpeg http://fortyminuteswith.com/ Forty Minutes With <![CDATA[Fertility, Men’s Health & The Fertility Crisis]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:30:48 GMT 27:39 689bc098290bdec8f9800049 true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/689bc098290bdec8f9800049 689bc098290bdec8f9800049 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Katie Rollings (Fertility Action) full 2 7 In this episode of Forty Minutes With, Dom sits down with the passionate and fearless Katie Rollings, founder and CEO of Fertility Action, to unpack the urgent, complex, and often misunderstood worlds of fertility, paternity leave, and men’s health.


From why male fertility is a critical biomarker for long-term health to the truth about how governments look at would-be parents, Katie shares a vision for a culture shift – one where men’s reproductive health is taken seriously, women are properly supported, and decision-makers zoom out to see the bigger picture.


What you’ll learn in this episode:


How fertility is in steep decline

The Check Him Too campaign and how it’s changing the conversation

How shame and silence are holding men back from essential health checks

The hidden links between semen analysis and conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

Why IVF should be treated as essential healthcare, not an elective procedure

How childcare, paternity leave, and workplace culture all feed into the fertility crisis


👇 Links & Resources:

🌍 Learn more about Fertility Action: https://fertilityaction.org


👍 Like, subscribe & hit the bell for more in-depth, candid conversations on the issues that matter.


Produced by ‪@twelvenoonfilms‬ – twelvenoonfilms.com


For more fireside chats from our talk show, subscribe to the channel and sign up for updates. Visit the Forty Minutes With website to learn more about how we make each episode.

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]]> In this episode of Forty Minutes With, Dom sits down with the passionate and fearless Katie Rollings, founder and CEO of Fertility Action, to unpack the urgent, complex, and often misunderstood worlds of fertility, paternity leave, and men’s health.


From why male fertility is a critical biomarker for long-term health to the truth about how governments look at would-be parents, Katie shares a vision for a culture shift – one where men’s reproductive health is taken seriously, women are properly supported, and decision-makers zoom out to see the bigger picture.


What you’ll learn in this episode:


How fertility is in steep decline

The Check Him Too campaign and how it’s changing the conversation

How shame and silence are holding men back from essential health checks

The hidden links between semen analysis and conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

Why IVF should be treated as essential healthcare, not an elective procedure

How childcare, paternity leave, and workplace culture all feed into the fertility crisis


👇 Links & Resources:

🌍 Learn more about Fertility Action: https://fertilityaction.org


👍 Like, subscribe & hit the bell for more in-depth, candid conversations on the issues that matter.


Produced by ‪@twelvenoonfilms‬ – twelvenoonfilms.com


For more fireside chats from our talk show, subscribe to the channel and sign up for updates. Visit the Forty Minutes With website to learn more about how we make each episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[Fertility, Sex & What Not To Say]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 25:23 687628e212713a20e1e190a1 true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/687628e212713a20e1e190a1 687628e212713a20e1e190a1 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Alice Rose full 2 5 In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesdays, Dom sits down with the brilliantly candid Alice Rose – a transformative coach, content creator, and founder of The Fertility Life Raft – for a raw, insightful, and deeply human conversation about fertility, IVF, mental health, and why sex is still such a taboo topic in modern healthcare.


From her own fertility journey to becoming a fierce advocate for systemic change, Alice shares what it’s really like to go through multiple rounds of IVF, how the emotional toll can be overwhelming, and what support actually looks like for people facing infertility.


What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why fertility is still misunderstood and misrepresented by society and healthcare systems
  • The postcode lottery for IVF access
  • Why fertility isn’t just a women's issue (and never was)
  • How emotional resilience and community are essential tools in the fertility journey
  • How sex, shame, and silence are interlinked in fertility conversations
  • How to support loved ones who are struggling to conceive

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]]> In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesdays, Dom sits down with the brilliantly candid Alice Rose – a transformative coach, content creator, and founder of The Fertility Life Raft – for a raw, insightful, and deeply human conversation about fertility, IVF, mental health, and why sex is still such a taboo topic in modern healthcare.


From her own fertility journey to becoming a fierce advocate for systemic change, Alice shares what it’s really like to go through multiple rounds of IVF, how the emotional toll can be overwhelming, and what support actually looks like for people facing infertility.


What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why fertility is still misunderstood and misrepresented by society and healthcare systems
  • The postcode lottery for IVF access
  • Why fertility isn’t just a women's issue (and never was)
  • How emotional resilience and community are essential tools in the fertility journey
  • How sex, shame, and silence are interlinked in fertility conversations
  • How to support loved ones who are struggling to conceive

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]]> <![CDATA[AI, Identity & the Future of Education]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 29:04 686e283de52066772f73d20e true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/686e283de52066772f73d20e 686e283de52066772f73d20e 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Doug Specht (University of Westminster) full 2 4 How do you prepare students for jobs that don’t exist yet? What happens to identity, creativity and critical thinking in the age of AI?


In this thought-provoking episode of Forty Minutes With, Dom sits down with Doug Specht, Head of the School of Media & Communication at the University of Westminster, for a conversation about the challenges facing education, work, and selfhood in our fast-changing world.


Doug brings a unique perspective as a cultural geographer and educator who's worked across every level of education – from primary schools to universities – and across the globe. Together, he and Dom explore everything from AI and employability to the growing identity crisis students face as the future of work becomes increasingly uncertain.


In this episode:


  • What education is actually for
  • How generative AI is affecting students’ thinking, writing, and agency
  • Why the pressure to change the world might be harming young people
  • The crisis in journalism
  • What employers and universities get wrong about cheating, curiosity, and growth


Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, or professional navigating AI and digital disruption, this conversation is packed with insight, warmth, and practical ideas for keeping the human in education and the workplace.

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]]> How do you prepare students for jobs that don’t exist yet? What happens to identity, creativity and critical thinking in the age of AI?


In this thought-provoking episode of Forty Minutes With, Dom sits down with Doug Specht, Head of the School of Media & Communication at the University of Westminster, for a conversation about the challenges facing education, work, and selfhood in our fast-changing world.


Doug brings a unique perspective as a cultural geographer and educator who's worked across every level of education – from primary schools to universities – and across the globe. Together, he and Dom explore everything from AI and employability to the growing identity crisis students face as the future of work becomes increasingly uncertain.


In this episode:


  • What education is actually for
  • How generative AI is affecting students’ thinking, writing, and agency
  • Why the pressure to change the world might be harming young people
  • The crisis in journalism
  • What employers and universities get wrong about cheating, curiosity, and growth


Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, or professional navigating AI and digital disruption, this conversation is packed with insight, warmth, and practical ideas for keeping the human in education and the workplace.

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]]> <![CDATA[VFX, Streaming & the Future of Entertainment]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 32:56 686aea1755be9a80694861e2 false https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/686aea1755be9a80694861e2 686aea1755be9a80694861e2 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Doctor Who VFX producer Will Cohen full 2 3 Dom chats with the endlessly insightful Will Cohen, a veteran of the visual effects industry who’s worked on everything from Doctor Who to feature films like The Old Guard, Dredd, and 28 Weeks Later. Together they unpack the perfect storm facing film and TV production today, with strikes, squeezed budgets, and streaming wars reshaping the landscape for artists and audiences alike.


From the rise of AI and virtual production to whether cinema is becoming the new theatre, Will and Dom explore how content is being made, what’s changing behind the scenes, and what that means for the next generation of creative talent.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why the VFX industry is in a tough contraction
  • How younger artists can break in (even in a shrinking market)
  • Why good stories will always matter more than flashy effects
  • The threat (and promise) of AI for creative production
  • Whether cinemas are turning into niche luxury experiences


Whether you’re an artist, producer, film nerd, or just trying to understand why going to the movies feels different these days, this conversation is packed with real-world insights from decades on the front lines of visual storytelling.

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]]> Dom chats with the endlessly insightful Will Cohen, a veteran of the visual effects industry who’s worked on everything from Doctor Who to feature films like The Old Guard, Dredd, and 28 Weeks Later. Together they unpack the perfect storm facing film and TV production today, with strikes, squeezed budgets, and streaming wars reshaping the landscape for artists and audiences alike.


From the rise of AI and virtual production to whether cinema is becoming the new theatre, Will and Dom explore how content is being made, what’s changing behind the scenes, and what that means for the next generation of creative talent.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why the VFX industry is in a tough contraction
  • How younger artists can break in (even in a shrinking market)
  • Why good stories will always matter more than flashy effects
  • The threat (and promise) of AI for creative production
  • Whether cinemas are turning into niche luxury experiences


Whether you’re an artist, producer, film nerd, or just trying to understand why going to the movies feels different these days, this conversation is packed with real-world insights from decades on the front lines of visual storytelling.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Future of Recycling, EPR & Sustainability in the UK]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 22:07 686ae87c91efcd9815c1bbb7 true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/686ae87c91efcd9815c1bbb7 686ae87c91efcd9815c1bbb7 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Dr Margaret Bates (Defra) full 2 2 In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesdays, Dom sits down with the brilliantly insightful Dr. Margaret Bates, a leading expert in waste and resource management currently working with Defra on some of the most ambitious reforms to UK recycling policy in decades.


From outrageous recycling myths (yes, some people do try to recycle nappies) to how packaging producers will soon be paying their fair share for waste collection under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Margaret explains it all – with humour, realism, and a refreshing dose of common sense.


What you'll learn in this episode:

  • What EPR actually means and why it matters
  • How the UK is moving toward simpler, unified recycling rules
  • The real story behind those confusing symbols on packaging
  • Why a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) could be a game-changer
  • How brands (like a certain ketchup giant) are leading the way in sustainable packaging innovation


Whether you're a citizen, business leader, or just confused by the idea of having seven different bins, this chat is packed with accessible insight into how we can make waste less wasteful and what role you can play.

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]]> In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesdays, Dom sits down with the brilliantly insightful Dr. Margaret Bates, a leading expert in waste and resource management currently working with Defra on some of the most ambitious reforms to UK recycling policy in decades.


From outrageous recycling myths (yes, some people do try to recycle nappies) to how packaging producers will soon be paying their fair share for waste collection under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Margaret explains it all – with humour, realism, and a refreshing dose of common sense.


What you'll learn in this episode:

  • What EPR actually means and why it matters
  • How the UK is moving toward simpler, unified recycling rules
  • The real story behind those confusing symbols on packaging
  • Why a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) could be a game-changer
  • How brands (like a certain ketchup giant) are leading the way in sustainable packaging innovation


Whether you're a citizen, business leader, or just confused by the idea of having seven different bins, this chat is packed with accessible insight into how we can make waste less wasteful and what role you can play.

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]]> <![CDATA[AI won't kill film]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 14:18 686ae764eb5273b79216757d true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/686ae764eb5273b79216757d 686ae764eb5273b79216757d 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df VFX supervisor Victor Perez (Rogue One, Les Miserables, The Dark Knight Rises) full 2 1 AI is shaking up the film industry. But is it villain, or secret ally? Victor Perez, veteran VFX Supervisor and Compositor (Harry Potter, The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean), breaks down why AI won’t replace artists – it will redefine them.


Inside This Ten Minute Tuesday Interview:

  • The importance of play
  • How true artistry will survive in an AI-driven world
  • The real threat to film is lazy storytelling
  • Cinema has lost the art of suspense, but AI might bring it back
  • The future of creativity when anyone can generate an image in seconds

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]]> AI is shaking up the film industry. But is it villain, or secret ally? Victor Perez, veteran VFX Supervisor and Compositor (Harry Potter, The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean), breaks down why AI won’t replace artists – it will redefine them.


Inside This Ten Minute Tuesday Interview:

  • The importance of play
  • How true artistry will survive in an AI-driven world
  • The real threat to film is lazy storytelling
  • Cinema has lost the art of suspense, but AI might bring it back
  • The future of creativity when anyone can generate an image in seconds

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]]> Actor, entrepreneur, and stateless ex-con Actor, entrepreneur, and stateless ex-con Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:06 GMT 41:34 66d37c86c5079dde619f3285 false https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/66d37c86c5079dde619f3285 66d37c86c5079dde619f3285 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Forty Minutes With Ace Ruele full 1 4 Motion capture actor, Ace Ruele, shares his history of prison, threats of deportation, and discovering his true path as a performer, teacher, and entrepreneur.


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Ace Ruele – https://aceruele.com

Creature Bionics – https://www.creaturebionics.com

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Produced by Twelve Noon Films – twelvenoonfilms.com

Post production supported by Jigsaw24 Media – https://media.jigsaw24.com

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FortyMinutes

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]]> Motion capture actor, Ace Ruele, shares his history of prison, threats of deportation, and discovering his true path as a performer, teacher, and entrepreneur.


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Ace Ruele – https://aceruele.com

Creature Bionics – https://www.creaturebionics.com

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Produced by Twelve Noon Films – twelvenoonfilms.com

Post production supported by Jigsaw24 Media – https://media.jigsaw24.com

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FortyMinutes

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]]> Squeaky beans, Spitting Image, and preserving history Squeaky beans, Spitting Image, and preserving history Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:04 GMT 42:03 66d37be331dffee7bdefce71 false https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/66d37be331dffee7bdefce71 66d37be331dffee7bdefce71 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Forty Minutes With Emma Nichols full 1 3 History lives in books. Ancient items wear and degrade. But there's an unsung band of heritage heroes looking after the landmarks of culture and science. Conservators from the Cambridge University Library, and institutions like it all around the world, care for some of the most precious pieces of our past. So let's find out how Chinese oracle bones, Darwin's beans, and the Spitting Image masks are all connected.


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Cambridge University Library – https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/

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Produced by Twelve Noon Films – twelvenoonfilms.com

Post production supported by Jigsaw24 Media – https://media.jigsaw24.com

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]]> History lives in books. Ancient items wear and degrade. But there's an unsung band of heritage heroes looking after the landmarks of culture and science. Conservators from the Cambridge University Library, and institutions like it all around the world, care for some of the most precious pieces of our past. So let's find out how Chinese oracle bones, Darwin's beans, and the Spitting Image masks are all connected.


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Cambridge University Library – https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/

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Produced by Twelve Noon Films – twelvenoonfilms.com

Post production supported by Jigsaw24 Media – https://media.jigsaw24.com

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]]> Beauty in decay – Nils Lagergren Beauty in decay – Nils Lagergren Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:05 GMT 41:56 66b2871a129e9b2ef65aff47 true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/66b2871a129e9b2ef65aff47 66b2871a129e9b2ef65aff47 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df full 1 2 Would you spend days building a model ship only to sink it in the Baltic sea? Nils Lagergren would and indeed does just that. His Ghost Fleet Art Project sees him salvaging shipwrecks that have undergone the ravages of time and decay. His background was also as a child actor and TV producer before turning to marketing for VFX studios including Goodbye Kansas and FABLEfx.


Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FortyMinutes


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Nils Lagergren – https://nilslagergrenart.wixsite.com/website

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Post production supported by Jigsaw24 Media – http://media.jigsaw24.com/

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]]> Would you spend days building a model ship only to sink it in the Baltic sea? Nils Lagergren would and indeed does just that. His Ghost Fleet Art Project sees him salvaging shipwrecks that have undergone the ravages of time and decay. His background was also as a child actor and TV producer before turning to marketing for VFX studios including Goodbye Kansas and FABLEfx.


Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FortyMinutes


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Nils Lagergren – https://nilslagergrenart.wixsite.com/website

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Produced by ‪@twelvenoonfilms‬ – https://twelvenoonfilms.com

Post production supported by Jigsaw24 Media – http://media.jigsaw24.com/

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]]> Women in leadership, working in the creative industries, and being your true self Women in leadership, working in the creative industries, and being your true self Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:50:19 GMT 41:45 669e0f3bf31c827693683af1 true https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/669e0f3bf31c827693683af1 669e0f3bf31c827693683af1 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df Forty Minutes With Leonie Moreton full 1 1

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]]> Season One Trailer Season One Trailer Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:12:55 GMT 1:08 6690c9689155232601860ac6 false https://shows.acast.com/forty-minutes-with/episodes/6690c9689155232601860ac6 6690c9689155232601860ac6 6690c7417356c01be8ddf8df trailer 1 Journalist-turned-PR guy Dominic Danson sits down with some of the most interesting experts you've never heard of... for forty minutes. Weird that.


This one-of-a-kind general interest talk show is a pilot of four episodes. To keep it going, make sure to subscribe and back us on Patreon.


Patreon: patreon.com/FortyMinutes


Post production supported by Jigsaw 24 Media: media.jigsaw24.com


Produced by Twelve Noon Films


“Moments In Time” licensed via Music Vine: WEII7CI7HO6AO6KY

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]]> Journalist-turned-PR guy Dominic Danson sits down with some of the most interesting experts you've never heard of... for forty minutes. Weird that.


This one-of-a-kind general interest talk show is a pilot of four episodes. To keep it going, make sure to subscribe and back us on Patreon.


Patreon: patreon.com/FortyMinutes


Post production supported by Jigsaw 24 Media: media.jigsaw24.com


Produced by Twelve Noon Films


“Moments In Time” licensed via Music Vine: WEII7CI7HO6AO6KY

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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