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Alex Barker & Sam Conniff · 34 episodes with transcripts

Alex Barker and Sam Conniff chat to some of today's best rule breakers - those who are willing to explore radical new territory and stick their head above the parapet for the greater good.

Spoken has transcripts of 34 Be More Pirate episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 31, 2025.

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Dr Margaret Heffernan

October 31, 2025

Alex Barker (0:02)

Hello, and welcome to Be More Pirate, the show that explores what it takes to rewrite the rules. I'm Alex Barker.

Sam Conniff (0:09)

And I'm Sam Conniff. And we're here to speak with modern mutineers who are willing to stick their head above the parapet for the greater good. We started this movement almost 10 years ago, inspired by the unlikely heroes of the golden age of piracy. And our mission ever since has been to inspire people to stand up…

Alex Barker (0:33)

We'll be asking our guests how they've managed to sustain their self-belief while charting a different course, how they've built crews committed to their cause, and how they figured out which risks were worth taking. We know the world feels pretty tough right now. So let us introduce you to some pirates who are…

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