Proverbs with Daisy Maskell

Sep 24 2023

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Proverbs is a podcast all about extraordinary people and extraordinary stories. TV and radio host Daisy Maskell sits down with guests - from those who have had near-death experiences to UFO encounters, decades spent in prison and more - for a conversation to explore how their past has impacted their mantra for life. Daisy Maskell is a presenter on KISS FM and fronts the BBC documentary, "Daisy Maskell: Insomnia & Me" and the Channel 4 documentary "Cheat Detectives".

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When Anthony Razzano was 12 years old he found himself engulfed in a fire. Over 87% of his body was burnt, he was read his last rights three times and underwent numerous surgeries and blood transfusions. Life, as he knew it, was over. Anthony's story is one of adaptation and fighting against the odds. Having been so close to death, today he stands as a licensed sports agent for the

Elizabeth Tucker - Exploring The Supernatural

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Stephen Gillen - Escaping A Life Of Serious Crime

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