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'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' Good Housekeeping 'A wonderful, heart-tugging romance' Prima Perfect for fans of One Day and Me Before You, this is a poignant love story spanning three decades...

Have you ever walked past a mysterious stranger on a park bench and wondered about their lives? Tom Rosenthal (singer-songwriter by trade) has spent the past year walking through various parks across the UK and Ireland, approaching random bench-dwellers and asking if he can sit next to them and record their conversation. Every stranger remains anonymous, neither name or place of work is ever revealed (even to Tom himself), leading to greater openness, intimacy, and surprising revelations from the participants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin to get to know the players, officials and all the big names from around the Betfred Super League and beyond. Episodes are released every Monday.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@...

A scale model podcast about all things to do with building scale models.

The basic initial storyline premise focuses on a lonely boy who spends most of his childhood sitting alone on a park bench. However, after performing a few random acts of kindness, his life begins to head in a direction that he could have never imagined in his wildest dreams. That unlikely lonely boy would end up building a giant family dynasty that changes the lives of everyone in his entire community, and beyond. He shows us that even the most common and disadvantaged among us can take certain actions in life that result in dramatic life-changing results.

In 1972 on Mudas Summers's 17th birthday, her beloved mama Ella is found hanging from the rafters of their home. Most people in Peckinpaw, Kentucky, assume that Ella's no-good husband did the deed. Others think Ella grew tired of his abuse and did it herself. Muddy is determined to find out for sure either way, especially once she finds strange papers hidden among her mama's possessions

Ellie Montgomery has worked her entire life for this moment—taking the ice not as a player, but as the assistant coach of the NHL's Green Bay Bobcats. She'll finally be able to prove to everyone that she belongs in this world. A man's world. Lincoln Scott has fought through adversity and against all odds to become the youngest NHL head coach in history. With much to prove, they are both ready to show the world they've earned their spots. Only their dreams quickly turn into nightmares.

No bullshit conversations about, rifle builds, reloading, and personal results in competitive or hunting settings.

Thirteen dramatised courtroom tales of conflicting evidence, exasperating witnesses and slippery counsel, from the writer of Brothers in Law What does it feel like to be a Judge? Listen to these self-contained dramas and you can almost feel you are looking at proceedings from the lofty position...

A primer on how human connection forms the bedrock of our resilience, The Friendship Bench gives listeners the tools to facilitate transformative healing by reaching out to those who are struggling and isolated from the world around them.

Inspector Maigret must untangle the web of lies left behind by a murdered man whose family didn't know him as well as they thought. When a man is found stabbed to death in an alley off Boulevard Saint-Martin, his identity card shows a workplace that had gone out of business three years earlier. As far as his wife knew, he still worked there, and she insists that the shoes and a tie he was wearing when he was killed 'couldn't be his'.

This is a sports podcast for fans who are tired of hearing their teams talked about by people who don’t watch them. I’m a Colorado fan, I’m biased, and I’m not pretending otherwise — but I’m also not here to lie to you. Avalanche, Nuggets, Broncos, If it's in Mile High, I love it. There are times however where it's not that fun, and I talk about those here as well, covering the latest news in sports today!

Dive into the captivating world of "The Bench: A Parable About Life, Death, and Beyond" by Francesca Flood, Ed.D., where five strangers' lives become intertwined by fate, trauma, and a mysterious bench that holds the key to their darkest moments. In this riveting novella, the author explores the depths of human experience, the thin line between life and the afterlife, and the eternal search for understanding humankind's true meaning.

Bench began in 2024 as an audio archive, developed as part of the exhibition "Borders are Nocturnal Animals / Sienos yra naktiniai gyvūnai," presented at the Palais de Tokyo in France and the CAC Vilnius in Lithuania. Exploring how distances and borders impact individuals and communities, we invited writers, artists, and thinkers from a range of geographies and contexts to reflect on the question: “How can we be next to each other?” The following tracks include our recorded invitation, along with the audio messages we received in response.

As a primary school teacher, Ava Lam is familiar with the 'buddy bench': a rainbow painted bench where sad or lonely children can sit to show they need a friend. But are buddy benches just for kids? Ava might have assumed so—until she finds herself sobbing her heart out on a park bench and a kind stranger sits down next to her. The stranger, Dr Sam Stone, has a house, an impressive job and he's even training for a marathon. But whilst Sam appears to have everything figured out, it seems he needs a sympathetic ear just as much as she does.

I am done with hockey boys. Well, at least done dating them. I can't cut them out of my life completely. Needing a fresh start after heartbreak, I moved halfway across the country. A one-night stand seemed like the perfect palate cleanser before I began my new life. That was until I saw those striking green eyes staring back at me from the podium on my first day as a reporter for the Indy Speed hockey team. I've done some stupid things, but unknowingly sleeping with Maddox freaking Sterling lands at the top of the list.

Step inside the world of science with Colin, Josh, and Shawn on Beyond the Bench Podcast! This is where curiosity meets conversation, as three friends explore the stories, experiments, and discoveries that happen beyond the lab bench. Each episode brings you: Fascinating insights from the world of science, research, and innovation Real-life lab experiences, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories Thought-provoking discussions, laughs, and debates that make science approachable and fun Whether you’re a student, professional, or just a science enthusiast, Beyond the Bench is your front-row seat to...

Overwhelmed, Miranda feels she is failing to live up to her mother's perfect image. Perhaps running for Mom of the Year on the 25th anniversary of her mother's win would change that and atone for the role that Miranda believes she played in her mom's death. Unfortunately, Miranda's son's behavior might prove her failure and disqualify any chance she has in the contest. A desperate prayer leads her to a park bench where she meets a remarkable stranger.

Upon receiving a strange invitation in the mail, Evan Reader is suddenly faced with a choice: either continue living his drab existence or risk the hope of change. The invitation details an intricate process involving the memory chip imbedded in his arm. A process which would allow him to speak with his wife, Meredith, who died in a tsunami four years ago. Evan’s desire to see the childhood sweetheart he married overwhelms his doubts and he agrees to it.

On a surprisingly snowy day in Texas, a young student finds himself braving recess alone…that is, until he spots a new face sitting on the school's Buddy Bench. After a quick introduction, the two spend their recess discovering fun ways to enjoy the snow. By the end of recess, both kids leave the playground with a brand new friend. This sweet story of friendship brings the Buddy Bench's purpose to life.