Ben Murray

Mar 13, 2024 | player.fm | Ben Murray |Tyler Green |Chris Ryan

Every creative work you’ve ever loved has a hero’s journey behind it. On Spark & Fire, you'll hear creators tell the story of bringing one beloved work to life. Iconic creatives — like Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, Pixar director Domee Shi, comedian Patton Oswald, musician Wynton Marsalis, and novelist Isabel Allende — share the endless iterations, the inevitable setbacks, and the breakthrough ideas along the epic process of creation. But this isn’t an interview show. It’s a story — told ...

Jan 6, 2024 | dng24.co.uk | Ben Murray

A LONGTOWN man is challenging himself to complete 31 minutes of activity for 31 days in January for charity. Matthew Cook is attempting to raise money and awareness in the fight for better mental health in conjunction with UK charity Mind. Be it through walking, jogging or cycling, he has been exercising every day since the start of the new year with hopes to raise £500 for the charity. So far, he has pledges totalling £51.

Dec 24, 2023 | dng24.co.uk | Ben Murray

People in Scotland are being reminded of the resources available to support their mental health over the festive holidays. The winter months can be strain for many, and David McKissock a Senior Charge Nurse within NHS 24’s Mental Health Hub says there’s no need to deal with problems alone: “Winter can be a difficult time for many people. “The drop in temperature and shorter days can have a marked impact on mental wellbeing.

Sep 22, 2023 | marinecorpstimes.com | Ben Murray

Listen to a Marine pilot call 911 after ejecting from his F-35 and landing in a rural neighborhood. Audio of a Marine Corps pilot’s call to local rescue authorities was released on Friday. In the call, a local resident tells a 911 operator that the pilot landed in his backyard, before the pilot himself gets on and tries to explain he had to eject due to an “aircraft failure” and doesn’t know where his jet has crashed. (Source: AP)

May 27, 2022 | airforcetimes.com | Ben Murray