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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 53 MIN

Surviving the Storm: John Withington on Catastrophe, Longevity and the Human Spirit

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What series of unfortunate events led to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? What little known facts raise more questions on the shooting of JFK? Why was the Kings Cross fire a disaster waiting to happen? Is there a limit on how long humans can live? If you are interested in any of the above, this podcast is for you. John Withington, one of Britain's leading disaster historians, has written 11 books on the history of disasters, assassinations and the 'Secrets of the Centenarians'. A former award-winning television producer, director and reporter, John also works as an independent international communications coach and he gives regular talks on his books. Funny, self-deprecating and full of insight, John is a fountain of knowledge and tells a great story. Related Links John's books Bandwidth Conversations is proudly sponsored by Klira.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

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