Podcasts about Alun

This week's episode is a milestone as we reach the 250th episode. I am joined by sea trout specialist and good friend Alun Rees. Alun was my first guest back in 2020, so I thought it would be good to have him back on this special episode.We chat about his sea trout experiences, his tying, YouTube, GAIA and some of the podcast episodes over the years.I want to thank all the contributors, listeners and especially my Patreon members for all the support.Enjoy!

Jaksossa keskitytään lasten kanssa ruokailuun. Saadaan vieraaksi meidän luotto-bella Tara Junker, jonka kanssa jutellaan lasten kanssa maistelusta, luottoarkiruoista, perinteisistä haastekohdista ja siitä, mitä hän on oppinut työskennellessään lastenruokien parissa. Vaihdetaan ajatuksia ruokakasvatuksesta, osallistamisesta, parhaista puolivalmisteista ja vinkeistä, jotka meillä toimii parhaiten.Alun kuulumiskierroksella päästään mm. Kian juhannussimulaattoriin ja kuullaan Petran viime viikon parhaat.

Stāsta Latvijas Kultūras akadēmijas profesors, LKA Eduarda Smiļģa Teātra muzeja vadītājs Jānis Siliņš; pārraides producente – Gunda Vaivode Lai gan Jelgavas profesionālajam teātrim priekšvēsture ir daudz agrāka (tā saistīta jau ar Ādolfa Alunāna laikiem), 1924. gadā Jelgavas teātris kļuva juridiski patstāvīgs un varēja veidoties. Tur notika, protams, ļoti daudzas dažādas interesantas lietas, bet šajā teātrī sāka strādāt arī Jēkabs Zaķis, kurš no 1921. gada līdz 1936. gadam veica milzīgu darbu, lai Jelgavas teātri pārvērstu par muzikālo teātri. Jēkabs Zaķis pēc 1936. gada atnāca uz Latvijas Radio un strādāja šeit par režisoru, tāpēc, pārskatot Latvijas Radio programmas, tajās esmu redzējis, ka bieži vien, turklāt daudzas reizes dienā skanēja operešu mūzika. Jēkabs Zaķis pats bija lieliski trenēts aktieris un interesantākais ir tas, ka viņam ir vislielākie nopelni muzikālo teātra tradīciju ieviešanā Latvijā, jo viņš sistemātiski 15 gadu laikā iestudēja 12 operetes, tai skaitā viņš ir arī tas, kurš pirmo reizi 1928. gadā iestudēja Imres Kālmāna "Silvu", kas līdz tam nekur nebija rādīta, bet pēc tam arī "Bajadēru". Savdabīgi, ka galveno partiju izpildīja Emma Ezeriņa, jo viņu mēs pazīstam pilnīgi no citas puses: pēcāk kā Drāmas (tagad – Nacionālā) teātra aktrise Ezeriņa spēlēja arī psiholoģiski smagas lomas, tādas kā Bernarda Alba "Bernardas Albas mājā". Bet viņa bija arī brīnišķīgā Tomuļu māte Blaumaņa lugas "Skroderdienas Silmačos" leģendārajā 1955. gada uzvedumā un arī radio balss, piemēram, Švarca pasakā "Divas kļavas". Ezeriņas meita savukārt bija vēlākā Operetes teātra prīma Lilija Sniedze, bet viņas mazmeita – aktrise Maruta Feldmane, bet viņas mazmeita ir Ieva Kepe. Tātad šī muzikālā tradīcija nāk no Emmas Ezeriņas un Jelgavas muzikālā teātra! Operešu iestudēšanā Zaķim palīdzēja arī tas, ka viņš pārzināja arī delartiskās komēdijas elementus. Un kas ir nepieciešams operetē? Strauji jāmaina ritmi, strauji jāmaina attiecības, jo libreti, kā mēs zinām, ir visai dīvaini: vīrs var nepazīt sievu, kura ir uzlikusi tikai parasto balles masku, un, turot roku, var redzēt, ka viņai esot tāda pati dzimumzīmīte kā viņa sievai... Tātad tur jāatrod citādāki veikli paņēmieni, lai to visu parādītu. Jēkabs Zaķis to ārkārtīgi labi prata, un tad, kad viņš iestudēja arī atsevišķas Pola Abrahāma operetes, Nacionālajai Operai šķita, ka tas ir draudīgi, jo Operai, kurai arī bija jāiestudē operetes, negribēja, lai Jelgavas teātris tiek tuvāk Rīgai, bet lai paliek turpat Jelgavā, kur bija. Protams, līdzās Emmai Ezeriņai teātrī attīstījās daudzi citi aktieri. Jelgavas teātra iestudējumos komiskā rakstura lomas bija aktiera Mārtiņa Vērdiņa tēvam – arī Mārtiņam Vērdiņam, kurš nāca no Liepājas, bet pēcāk Jelgavas teātrī izveidojās operetei svarīgo, raksturīgo, komisko vecākās paaudzes tēlu atveidotājs. Fakts, ka Jelgavā iestudēja gan Lehāru, gan Kālmānu, gan Abrahāmu, gan Benešu, gan arī, protams, tās pašas "Trejmeitiņas", līdz 1936. gadam deva pārliecību, ka operete var dzīvot. Jā, arī Liepājas teātris trīsdesmitajos gados sāka to iestudēt, pat Dailes teātris, tiesa – vairāk dziesmu spēles. Bet šeit bija klasiskā operete, un tie ir daudz sarežģītāki uzdevumi. Jelgavas teātrim bieži vien arī pietrūka orķestrantu, viņi dabūja tos pieaicināt, jo krīze bija visur, bet tomēr - ar operetēm naudiņas ienāca daudz vairāk, un tas bija tik ļoti svarīgi! Savā atvadu beneficē 1936. gadā Jēkabs Zaķis vēlreiz iestudēja "Silvu", un tad atnāca uz strādāt uz Latvijas Radio. Būtībā Jelgavas teātra muzikālo izrāžu process bija priekšvēstnesis pēc Otrā pasaules kara nodibinātajam Operetes teātrim.

It's Adam's turn to be tested this week, on his knowledge of strange place names in the United States of America. It's a good thing there's not a family holiday riding on it. See if you can guess which ones are genuine holiday destinations and which one is completely fictitious. Alun promises to tell the truth, or there will be consequences.Adam's made his way to Bangkok but not before a flying visit to his old home of Melbourne. Did you know British citizens need visas to enter Australia? Blimey! Join a discussion filled with privilege, bureaucracy and a loss of perspective.Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/mc2TY2FYdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Can you live in Tokyo without speaking Japanese? Alun's nightmare comes true, as he faces a Japanese Language Quiz. He's been living in Japan for a month but how many phrases has he learned? The stakes are high, as he has the chance to win a $200 journey on a bullet train! If you're about to travel Japan or you want to put your Japanese language skills to the test, play along! Did someone say "ekiben"?After 14 months of backpacking and van life, Adam announces his departure from New Zealand. As one adventure ends, another begins...Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun shares his most recent injury and Adam complains about the most minor of New Zealand's issues.Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/mc2TY2FYdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you for your continued support. It means the world.

Is it too late to travel in your 30s? After a listener submitted this simple yet thought-provoking question into the show, we decided to dedicate an episode to it. We discuss the societal pressures faced by travellers in their 30s, as well as the risks and the downsides. If you're in your 30s or fast-approaching and you're contemplating a backpacking trip or a change of career, don't miss this one!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam shares his feelings towards living away from family and friends, and Alun reviews a recent trip to the cinema.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Alun's settling into life in Tokyo but not before an unhealthy dose of bureaucracy, and an even unhealthier dose of convenience store food. We rank Japan's convenience stores, as well as discuss the things no one tells you about moving to Japan. How can a country famous for its efficiency be so inefficient?Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we relive our favourite memory from the farm. Lovingly referred to as Peanut Butter, this story involves a dog with a weakness for lasagne, a block of butter, and quicker reactions than a wild west shootout. This might be the funniest thing we've ever witnessed. Did we mention Alun's a dog whisperer?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.

Secinājumi un komentāri pēc Latvijas amatierteātru skates “Gada izrāde 2025” fināla. Kultūras rondo studijā iztaujām teātra kritiķi Atis Rozentālu un režisoru Valdi Lūriņu. Attālināti sarunā piedalās arī divi skates laureāti - Liepājas tautas mākslas un kultūras centra amatierteāta “Projekts” režisore Lelde Kaupuža-Čarnecka un Valmieras novada Kauguru pagasta amatierteātra “Vīzija” režisors Oskars Hofmanis. 24., 25. un 26. aprīlī Jūrmalā norisinājās Latvijas amatierteātru skates “Gada izrāde 2025” fināls, kurā tika noskaidrota žūrijas vērtējumā labākā izrāde 2025. gadā. Trīs dienu laikā skatītāji un arī žūrija varēja vērot vērot 10 izrādes, kas izvirzītas no 67 iestudējumiem. Atis Rozentāls atzīst, noskatīties 10 izrādes nepilnās trijās dienās nav daudz, bet šogad vairāki teātri bija izvēlējušies iestudēt vienu darbu - lugu "Osedžas zeme". "Šogad bija tā īpatnība, ka izrādes ir ļoti apjomīgas un garas, jo Lelde, piemēram, ir trīs stundas iestudējusi "Augusts. Osedžas zeme", un "Osedžas zemes" mums bija trīs. Tas ir vispār unikāls gadījums fināla vēsturē, ka viena luga, pie tam tāda, kas iepriekšējos gados nekad nav bijusi iestudēta. Jelgavas savā programmiņā lepojas, ka viņi bija pirmie. Un visi trīs tika finālā. Mums nepilnas deviņas stundas pagāja uz "Osedžas zemēm" vien," neparasto situāciju raksturo Atis Rozentāls. Viņš arī atklāj, ka "veselas 9 izrādes ir no fināla viena punkta attālumā. Tātad līmenis patiesībā ir ļoti labs un konkurence ir ļoti liela. Protams, ka tie deviņi mācēja uzvesties un rakstīja arī "Facebook", cik viņi ir priecīgi, ka viņiem ir pirmā pakāpe, bet droši vien viņi arī gribēja būt finālā". Latvijas amatierteātru skates “Gada izrāde 2025” laureāta titulu ieguvusi izrāde “Augusts. Osedžas zeme”, ko iestudējis Liepājas tautas mākslas un kultūras centra amatierteātris “Projekts”, režisore Lelde Kaupuža-Čarnecka. Par gada aktrisi atzīta Odeta Ore par Živkas lomu izrādē “Ministrienes kundze”, ko iestudējis Valmieras novada Kauguru pagasta amatierteātris "Vīzija". Savukārt izrādes režisors Oskars Hofmanis saņēma atzinības rakstu par režiju izrādei “Ministrienes kundze”. Par gada aktieri nominēts Roberts Avots no Ādolfa Alunāna Jelgavas teātra par lomām izrādē „“Papelēs šalko vējš” un „Osedžas zeme”.  

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of New Zealand's most popular hikes. Adam enjoyed it so much he did it twice! But that's not the whole story: he believes local tourism businesses are profiteering and taking advantage of ill-informed travellers. If you'd like to know how to save money, tune in to hear Adam's take on New Zealand tourism. He might be sick but he's not going down without a fight!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun's been breaking into his own house with a screwdriver. Adam also reveals where he'll be spending Alun's birthday. Surprise, surprise!Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/dFbBrw8KInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Alun moves to Tokyo but isn't greeted by the Japan he expected. After a long day travelling to Japan's sprawling capital city, and looking forward to settling in to his new sharehouse, he made a disgusting discovery... How very un-Japanese!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam relives a night out in Tokyo, where he snuck into a private fashion event. If your name's not down, you're not coming in!Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/ea87v3FyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

In the fourth episode of Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Alun Morris, creator of the Red Lane Growing Project in Bolton and a community engagement worker with Bolton at Home. Alunshares how moving from Buckinghamshire led him into outdoor volunteering and conservation, and how a derelict former playground became a secure community growing space.  He describes the project's evolving focus, including a “grow it, cook it, eat it” approach, family activities drawing around 2,000 visits a year, plant giveaways, and plans to expand beekeeping classes. The conversation covers impact on community connection and mental health, challenges, the value of flexible “drop-in” volunteering, and Alun's view of Greater Manchester's superpower as community, alongside a call for greater patience and tolerance. Did you know:  ·     Community gardens are shared plots of land, often managed by local volunteers, where people grow fresh produce, herbs, and flowers. ·     Found in urban or suburban areas, thesespaces—ranging from allotments to rooftop gardens—foster social connection, promote environmental sustainability, and provide access to nutritious food while revitalising unused spaces.Key resource:The Red Lane Growing Project Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode &transcript:(01:37) Alan's volunteering roots(02:42) Red Lane origins(03:44) Grow Cook Eat together(05:17) Measuring community impact(07:55) Safe space and wellbeing(11:05) Funding, volunteers, motivation(14:34) Beekeeping and how to help(21:07) Signature Questions

China announces visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals, meaning that travellers from these countries will now be able to travel throughout China for up to 30 days!Rice for Breakfast is back, with a long overdue Korean entry. Spicy beef ribs, anyone?We also hear from a listener who shares an outrageous Tales of a Trip. Who knew hostels in Bratislava could be so sexy? Well, Adam, apparently.Submit your travel stories here! https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun gets a little Japanese roasting, and Adam reveals his Canadian catchphrase.BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c875d3d3x34oMark Wiens Daegu video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-RDfw5kfoElephants Hostels, Bratislava: https://elephants.sk/Manta Sleep: https://mantasleep.com/Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/eVphWE3xInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Dywed rhai bod twf a datblygiad y sîn cerddorol Gymraeg i'w briodoli i waith a dygnwch Alun Llwyd. Mae'n un o'r ddau a sefydlodd label ANKST yn 1988, ac 8 mlynedd nôl fe sefydlodd PYST sy'n cynnig gwasanaethau i helpu hyrwyddo recordiau ac Am sydd yn hyrwyddo'r celfyddydau trwy gyfrwng digidol. Mae'n hoff iawn o wylio adar yn ei amser hamdden, ac yn brysur fel aelod o fwrdd Disability Arts Cymru ac yn Is-gadeirydd ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli. Cawn hanesion difyr ei fywyd yn ogystal â hanes ei gyfnod yn y carchar dros yr iaith.

In this song, Cat Stevens is singing to a woman he yearns for in a Human form. On another level, he may be singing, aware or unaware, to the Divine Feminine. In either case, the object of Stevens' love is unattainable in the present. Yet, I believe, the admirer (Stevens) continues to yearn for his beloved in the hope that he will, one day, meet his perfect love. There are many interpretations of “How Can I Tell You.” In my view, the song is hopeful rather than despairing. However one interprets “How Can I Tell you,” I feel the song is filled with incredible beauty that cannot help but shine through. Stevens first met Alun Davies as a backup musician in a recording session. He liked what he heard. After another session, Stevens recognized that Davies was an exceptional talent. In a following private session, Stevens played something like fifty of his original songs for Davies, whereupon Davies decided Cat was an equally exceptional talent. He agreed to accompany Stevens on an upcoming tour. After the tour, Davies became Stevens' permanent 2nd guitar until Stevens stopped playing music with his conversion to Islam in 1977. When Stevens began performing again in 2003, the two artists reunited. Here is a new version of "How Can I Tell You" with me playing and singing Davies' now famous second guitar part. Chapters (00:00:00) - Sam How Can I Tell You That I Love You?

In this song, Cat Stevens is singing to a woman he yearns for in a Human form. On another level, he may be singing, aware or unaware, to the Divine Feminine. In either case, the object of Stevens' love is unattainable in the present. Yet, I believe, the admirer (Stevens) continues to yearn for his beloved in the hope that he will, one day, meet his perfect love. There are many interpretations of “How Can I Tell You.” In my view, the song is hopeful rather than despairing. However one interprets “How Can I Tell you,” I feel the song is filled with incredible beauty that cannot help but shine through. Stevens first met Alun Davies as a backup musician in a recording session. He liked what he heard. After another session, Stevens recognized that Davies was an exceptional talent. In a following private session, Stevens played something like fifty of his original songs for Davies, whereupon Davies decided Cat was an equally exceptional talent. He agreed to accompany Stevens on an upcoming tour. After the tour, Davies became Stevens' permanent 2nd guitar until Stevens stopped playing music with his conversion to Islam in 1977. When Stevens began performing again in 2003, the two artists reunited. Here is a new version of "How Can I Tell You" with me playing and singing Davies' now famous second guitar part. Chapters (00:00:00) - Sam How Can I Tell You That I Love You?

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pisode Summary In this episode of The Effective Statistician, Alun Bedding speaks with Emma May about the skills that truly differentiate effective statisticians from great leaders. While technical expertise remains essential, success in today's environment increasingly depends on the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and lead with emotional intelligence. Drawing from their joint leadership workshops, Alun and Emma explore how statisticians can develop these capabilities and apply them in real-world settings. They discuss practical approaches to creating psychological safety, shifting from a “telling” to a coaching mindset, and fostering a growth mindset within teams. The conversation highlights why leadership is not about having all the answers—but about enabling others to contribute, grow, and succeed.

Hallasan, South Korea's tallest peak, located on Jeju Island, is a challenging hike at the best of times. Alun decided to take it on in the middle of winter, whilst it was covered in ice, with no equipment... just his denim jeans, barefoot shoes, and an unwavering stubbornness. See you at the bottom!Help support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we share some brutally honest feedback we've received.Submit your travel stories here! https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/N4SRP4vTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Friends of Merry Riana with Jusuf HamkaJusuf Hamka adalah seorang pengusaha nasional yang dikenal luas sebagai pemilik sejumlah ruas jalan tol di Indonesia. namun di balik itu ia juga dikenal karena gaya hidupnya yang sederhana, pemikirannya yang blak-blakan, serta kepeduliannya terhadap masyarakat kecil.Jusuf Hamka berbagi cerita tentang kehidupannya di usia hampir 70 tahun dan pandangannya tentang kerasnya dunia bisnis dan politik, hingga pesan penting tentang toleransi di tengah perbedaan agama dan etnis.Bagaimana cerita Selengkapnya Simak SelengkapnyaJangan lupa Like, Comment and Subscribe ❤️#merryriana #JusufHamka

Is having sex in a hostel dorm acceptable? Alun was awoken by two people enjoying themselves in full view, something he didn't sign up for. Tune in to hear the full story, as we share our thoughts on what the best course of action is, whether you get lucky or if you're subjected to a live show without warning. We've all been there... haven't we?Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we dive deeper into having sex in hostels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/7nDfhejnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

No clothes? No worries! This week gets hot & steamy, as Alun spends 24 hours in a traditional South Korean Jimjilbang: South Korea's cheapest accommodation. Jimjilbangs are traditional bathhouses, with saunas, steam rooms, and communal rest areas, allowing people to stay for hours or even overnight. Tune in to hear what Alun made of Adam's favourite East Asian past time.Continuing the (lack of) clothing theme, Alun discusses his new shoes. If you've considered going 'barefoot' before, perhaps listen to this episode first. We wouldn't want you to put a foot wrong and make the 20,000 mistakes Alun did!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam finally gets a chance to talk about wine. While visiting Hobbiton, enjoying a Behind the Scenes tour, he was left with a bitter taste in his mouth and learned very quickly that some things are better left unsaid.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/hdRMu8deInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.

Is South Korea the most impersonal country to travel in? Alun's trip in South Korea has been defined by a lack of interactions with both South Koreans and fellow travellers. Why is everyone being replaced by screens and robots? We discuss his findings, as well as the impact technology has had on South Korean society.Alun also recounts his DMZ tour, which was more organised and more funny than he would have liked. Let's just say the jokes are... borderline.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. In this saucy edition, Adam's been bathing with a very 'impressive', very professional, rugby player.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/7vE2UqaaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

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Adam's New Zealand road trip was flipped on its head when the interisland ferry he'd booked was cancelled. With his travel plans for the North Island effectively erased, and his options even more scarce than a kiwi, he tried every trick in the book to get onto another boat, quickly learning why you should never trust New Zealand ferries. Tune in for this New Zealand nautical nightmare!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun shares his passion for tennis and Adam reveals what drives him to continue travelling.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripVerandahs Parkside Lodge: https://www.verandahs.co.nzNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/xFQVnyTsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Alun's arrived in Seoul, South Korea's sprawling capital, but it hasn't been plain sailing. After a disappointing layover in Shanghai, we hear how Alun's airplane seat resulted in a moral dilemma. Turbulence was the least of his worries!Adam throws a South Korean pop quiz in for good measure. Alun's only been in Seoul for a few days, but correcting the jet lag with buckets of kimchi is all the preparation he needs.Stay tuned for the Support the show and access the Lost & Found section; this week, we discuss Alun's travel plans for Seoul, as well as how to invite a complete stranger to a public bath.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/Kcps95DFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.

East Asia bound! Alun announces he's off to South Korea, and then onto Japan to commence his Japan working holiday visa, but why? We hear Alun's motives, as he prepares for life in two countries that he's fantasised about for a long, long time.Tales of a Trip returns with a powerful message from a seasoned traveller. We dive into prejudice, the real impact of expats on local communities, and why integration matters when living abroad.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we continue to discuss the thought-provoking travel topics above, as well as how we've observed backpacking change over the past decade.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripJapan WHV episode link: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/episodes/japan-working-holiday-visa-successNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/Kcps95DFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Hoje o papo é sobre mudanças! Neste episódio, mergulhamos no passado e no futuro da tecnologia, do ponto de vista de quem a debate neste feed há exatamente 500 episódios! O que mudou no mercado? O que nunca muda, independente da evolução das diferentes tecnologias do dia a dia da pessoa desenvolvedora? Vem ver quem participou desse papo! André David, o host que está honrado em mais um episódio Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Roberta Arcoverde, Desenvolvedora Sênior de Coração, Corpo e Alma Mário Souto, o Dev Soutinho, Staff Engineer Links: Tecnologias no Nubank – Hipsters #01 Web Components – Hipsters #06 Índice TIOBE de linguagens de programação Livros de tecnologia que amamos – Hipsters Ponto Tech #495 Claude Code OpenAI Codex Replit Garanta o seu lugar no Builders Camp 2026, o principal evento de automação e de IA, focado em resultados reais, e organizado pela Alura e pela PM3! TechGuide.sh, um mapeamento das principais tecnologias demandadas pelo mercado para diferentes carreiras, com nossas sugestões e opiniões. #7DaysOfCode: Coloque em prática os seus conhecimentos de programação em desafios diários e gratuitos. Acesse https://7daysofcode.io/ Produção e conteúdo: Alura Cursos de Tecnologia – https://www.alura.com.br Edição e sonorização: Rede Gigahertz de Podcasts

It's a pirate's life! While sea kayaking in New Zealand's stunning Marlborough Sounds region, Adam visited an open-ocean mussel farm. He took his chance and snagged New Zealand's prized greenshell mussel - but with Harbour Patrol hot on his tail, would he make his escape?The Marlborough Sounds is New Zealand's top sea kayaking destination, and a local favourite for its world-class fishing. Stingray isn't on the menu this week but red snapper is! Adam's treated to the freshest seafood he's ever eaten and witnesses a rare super-moon. Maybe there is such a thing as a perfect travel day?Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun takes a trip down memory lane. Alun and his family took off on a road trip to visit the home he grew up in. It's nostalgic and wholesome!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/p2M74rgZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Can you really travel forever? As Alun prepares for another adventure, we dive into the truth about long-term travel. In an episode inspired by a listener's curious questions, we define what 'long-term travel' really means, discuss backpacking burnout, and ask the question every traveller faces: is backpacking a sustainable lifestyle? With a combined 20 years abroad, things are about to get existential, baby!Plus, Tales of a Trip returns with a travel story involving South Korean bagels. Allow this full circle moment (that's a bagel joke) to warm your hearts and fill your stomachs.Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport the show and access the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun disarms a drunk woman who's wreaking havoc with a mop!Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/p2M74rgZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

New Zealand's most underrated trail, the Copland Track, has it all: dense rainforest, ice cold glacial rivers, waterfalls, swing bridges, and hidden hot pools... with a nasty surprise! Tune in to hear about Adam's favourite hike in New Zealand so far.Adam also shares a few anecdotes from his trip up New Zealand's wet west coast, including a romantic glow worm walk with a Chinese tour group, an offensive interaction involving a banana smoothie, and the most bizarre Police check point, proving that the New Zealand Police Force are not only upbeat but festive, too! Free hot dogs anyone?Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. Alun's been out and about in Blackpool, UK, helping the locals get home safely, using games involving Disney films.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastWant to be featured on the show? Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripGet 10% off your Betterhelp subscription: https://www.betterhelp.com/tripologyNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/2rA7R9pvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

The brilliant Alun Cochrane joins me to join over Trump taking over Venezuela while we were all nursing hangovers. We start however by digesting Keir Starmer's New Year interview with Laura Kuennsburg and wonder whether any of his mates are telling him the truth about his popularity (or lack of).  In the Patron only section Alun has a particularly stinging death story to share, the moral of it being 'don't go on after a guy who juggles guitars'. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There's No Bloke Without Fire'. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb

Adam ran the Routeburn Track and regrets it! Nestled in the Fiordland National Park, and perhaps New Zealand's most beautiful ‘Great Walk', the Routeburn Track stretches 32km, through alpine meadows, stunning valleys and lush forest. It's possible to complete the track in one day, but should you? Adam shares his thoughts and feelings on running the track, as well as the surprises, struggles, and how the experience relates to the broader topic of travel.Support the show and gain access to the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun shares a rollercoaster of a story involving an airport delay, an emergency landing, and the importance of carry-on luggage!Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/2rA7R9pvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Forget rice for breakfast - this week, it's stingray for dinner! Alun's been exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's fast-developing capital, including its culinary delights. We hear all about his experience trying Malaysia's unusual street food, stingray, at the popular night market: Jalan Alor Food Street. Apologies to all you divemasters out there!Alun also shares a heartwarming, full-circle moment, revisiting an old friend he met on his very first backpacking trip to China; along with a story involving a wealthy Swedish man, an airport lounge, and a Lebanese football team. If this isn't what travel's about, then we don't know what is!Support the show and gain access to the Lost & Found section. This week, Adam's been partying on the outskirts of a small hippie town in Golden Bay. 24-hours, 200 people, a hidden forest location, and lots of bare feet.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/JB9wcRbqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

This week, Adam hiked the Kepler Track: one of New Zealand's 11 Great Walks. The 60km loop, located in the South Island's Fiordland National Park, is a stunning track, including forests, lakes, ridge walks, and destructive native birdlife! Tune in to find out why the endangered Kea is New Zealand's most dangerous bird.Tales of a Trip returns with a backpacking horror story involving more native wildlife. Perhaps camping in Australia's outback isn't the best time to watch a horror movie after all.Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripHelp support the show and access bonus content. In this week's Lost & Found section, Alun shares a story involving hitchhiking, a rainforest night walk, and a rare tarsier sighting!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/JB9wcRbqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Hoje o papo é sobre soluções para problemas reais! Neste episódio, mergulhamos em como foi desenvolver o projeto Gemini Lente de Contexto, vencedor do Google Educational Challenge 2025. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que sempre reflete Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Nina Talks, Criadora de Conteúdo Giselle Santos, Gestora de Inovação  Links:  Post da Nina Talks sobre o projeto “Gemini Lente de Contexto” Post da Giselle Santos sobre o projeto “Gemini Lente de Contexto” Post do Fabrício Carraro sobre o projeto “Gemini Lente de Contexto” FIAPCAST Friends of Figma VagasUX Grupo de Educadores Google O último deploy do ano está no ar, mas é por tempo limitado! Essa é a sua última chance de se matricular na Alura por até 2 anos com até 40% de desconto! Aproveite! TechGuide.sh, um mapeamento das principais tecnologias demandadas pelo mercado para diferentes carreiras, com nossas sugestões e opiniões. #7DaysOfCode: Coloque em prática os seus conhecimentos de programação em desafios diários e gratuitos. Acesse https://7daysofcode.io/ Produção e conteúdo: Alura Cursos de Tecnologia – https://www.alura.com.br Edição e sonorização: Rede Gigahertz de Podcasts

Backpackers claim that Brunei's the most boring country in Asia. After speaking with numerous travellers, and hearing comments such as "Brunei's only worth visiting if you're counting countries", Alun went to see for himself. In this episode, we hear why Brunei is one of Asia's most misunderstood destinations.Stay tuned for Tales of a Trip, as Karl Watson shares a rollercoaster of a story! We find out the link between his YouTube channel, his wedding day, and altitude sickness in Tibet! Subscribe to Karl's YouTube channel if you haven't already; he makes fabulous travel videos!Karlwatsondocs: www.youtube.com/@karlwatsondocsSubmit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport the show and gain access to the Lost & Found section. This week, Adam encounters a very forgiving Police Officer, but his windscreen encounters a less forgiving rock!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/NknAsV9EInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Eye-eye, Captain! Alun's cruising through the Borneo jungle this week. We hear all about his trip along the Kinabatangan River, as he attempts to see Borneo's big 5 on a budget! Impaired by an eye infection and up to his eyeballs in antibiotics, could having a big nose give him the edge? Will Alun finally catch a glimpse of a wild Orangutan?Prepare for road rash in this week's Tales of a Trip, as we hear from a listener whose Vietnam motorbike trip scarred him for life. He happens to be a fantastic content creator and an even better bloke! Follow Tom here: https://www.instagram.com/tomcharliedesignSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport the show and access the Lost & Found section. This week, Adam relives an evening he spent in a remote region of New Zealand's South Island, where he was treated to a very authentic, very homemade, Indian curry.Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypodDiscord: https://discord.gg/V4UZ27Mt

Alun's seen Orangutans in Borneo but how? We dive inside Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and ask whether it's an ethical sanctuary or a zoo-like tourist attraction.Alun's final moments in Cebu, Philippines, were action-packed and fraught with danger. He narrowly escaped the island amid the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino. Our hearts go out to everyone affected, and we wish the people of the Philippines a safe and speedy recovery.Tales of a Trip returns with a Central Asian adventure! No engine? No problem! Expect large amounts of vodka and some traditional Mongolian hospitality.Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport us on Patreon to access the Lost & Found section. This week Adam shares his disliking for his landlord.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/2w9t7YqKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastThank you for your continued support. It means the world.

This week, Alun's been diving with Thresher sharks in Malapascua. Rounding off his time in the Philippines, we hear what it's like to be back at scuba diving school and then thrown in at the deep end... with thresher sharks!Adam's out of character, as he relives the moment he simultaneously smashed his laptop and studio lamp, resulting in a trip to see some wheeling, dealing, Punjabi friends.Tales of a Trip returns with a wonderful story from a free-spirited traveler who embraces the chaos. An innocent stroll through the streets of Cusco turns into 7 hours of partying with strangers. Start the celebrations! Follow Pafi: @pafitrendSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripSupport us on Patreon and access the The Lost & Found section. This week, Adam shares a hiking story from earlier that day, and we continue the wildlife theme, discussing all things Borneo.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/CH4FJajUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Hoje o papo é sobre segurança! Neste episódio, mergulhamos em um papo técnico, profundo, e interessantíssimo sobre detecção de vulnerabilidades. Quais são as ferramentas, as técnicas, e os aprendizados necessários para um bom desenvolvimento seguro de software? Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que está animado Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Andréa Paiva, Diretora da Pós-Tech na FIAP Rafael Ronqui, Diretor de MBA Renato Groffe, Microsoft MVP e arquiteto de soluções

Adam survives New Zealand's most dangerous road but not without injury! We hear how a wild 4X4 ride through Skipper's Canyon was a bridge too far. Lord of the Rings filming locations, a suspect first aid kit, and a high risk of landslides was more than Adam bargained for. Did Adam strike gold or was the experience a thorn in his side?Alun's Miscellaneous Travel Item returns with a cameo from Vagabot. Adam's presented with a list of exotic travel destinations and must guess which one is completely fictitious. In with a chance of a free holiday, can he defeat his AI counterpart?Tales of a Trip takes a horrifying turn, as we hear from an incredibly brave American listener. Whilst living in Medellin, Colombia, he was robbed and beaten by an armed gang. Extreme and traumatic, this story's not for the faint-hearted.Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/APxav4XeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Alun Francis OBE - Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Chair of the UK Social Mobility Commission - for a wide-ranging conversation about further education (FE), the importance of pedagogy in post-16 education, and what genuine upward mobility looks like in real communities. Alun traces the origins of his FE reform work (including the early “Teaching for Distinction” collaboration with Tom) and explains why knowledge, practice, and assessment must be tightly aligned across vocational programmes - from hair and beauty to motor vehicle and nautical training. He argues that inclusion is achieved first and foremost through everyday instructional design (“who remembers what, and who gets to think?”), and welcomes qualification reforms that prioritise retention and end-point assessment. The trio also unpack Alun's place-based view of social mobility - valuing skilled work, health, family and belonging, not simply income - and his contextual stance on pastoral care: compassion matters, but the core job is great teaching that changes life chances.Alun Francis OBE is the Chair of the Social Mobility Commission and Principal and Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College. Blackpool and the Fylde College is an award winning organisation and is one of the largest and highest performing further education colleges in the country. It is pioneering a new approach to Further Education and Higher Education delivery with Blackpool Council, called “Multiversity Blackpool” which sits at the heart of local regeneration plans. Alun has thirteen years of experience in further education, having previously led Oldham College. Prior to this he had a varied career which has included a range of public services, local government, area-based regeneration, youth work and education, including primary, secondary and higher education. He has a strong interest in the economics of what is now referred to as “levelling up” and sees FE colleges as making a strong contribution to addressing this challenge. He received an Order of the Order of the British Empire for service to education in the 2021 New Year's Honours List.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://walkthrus.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/

The Great Fear was a panic during the French Revolution that spread through rural areas. It all started with a conspiracy theory. Research: Davies, Alun. “The Origins of the French Peasant Revolution of 1789.” History, 1964, Vol. 49, No. 165 (1964). https://www.jstor.org/stable/24404527 Elster, Jon. “The Two Great Fears of 1789.” Prepared for the Conference on “Emotions and Civil War”, Collège de France June 10-11 2010. https://www.college-de-france.fr/media/jon-elster/UPL13205_LePillouerThe_two_great_fears_of_1789.pdf Hill, Henry Bertram. “An Aftermath of the Great Fear.” The Journal of Modern History, Vol. 22, No. 4 (Dec. 1950). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1875896 Kasal, Krystal. “Mapping out France's 'Great Fear of 1789' shows how misinformation spreads like a virus.” Phys.org. 8/28/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-france-great-misinformation-virus.html Lefebvre, Georges. “The Great Fear of 1789; rural panic in revolutionary France.” Joan White, translator. Pantheon Books. 1973. Lenharo, Mariana. “An abiding mystery of the French Revolution is solved — by epidemiology.” Nature. 8/27/2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-02739-9 Mark, Harrison W. “Great Fear.” World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Great_Fear/ Markoff, John. “Contexts and Forms of Rural Revolt: France in 1789.” The Journal of Conflict Resolution , Jun., 1986, Vol. 30, No. 2 (Jun., 1986), pp. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/174254 Pelz, William A. “The Rise of the Third Estate: The French People Revolt.” From A People's History of Modern Europe. Pluto Press. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1c2crfj.8 Tackett, Timothy. “Conspiracy Obsession in a Time of Revolution: French Elites and the Origins of the Terror, 1789-1792.” The American Historical Review , Jun., 2000, Vol. 105, No. 3. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2651806 Zapperi, Stefano et al. “Epidemiology models explain rumour spreading during France’s Great Fear of 1789.” Nature. 8/27/2025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09392-2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoje o papo é sobre empregabilidade! Neste episódio, mergulhamos em uma reflexão sobre o Talent Summit, o evento da FIAP criado para impulsionar as carreiras dos nossos alunos e alunas. O que as empresas buscam em uma nova pessoa profissional? O que os candidatos e candidatas buscam nas empresas? Qual é o futuro do emprego em tecnologia? Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que busca entender na prática o quanto é real Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Athilio dos Santos, Gerente do Talent Lab Janaina Moreira, Gerente de Gestão e Gente na Logical IT

Hoje o papo é sobre tradição e tecnologia! Neste episódio, mergulhamos em como o Banco do Brasil vem utilizando sua experiência de 200 anos para manter-se à frente na adoção das novas tecnologias que realmente contribuem para a vida dos seus clientes. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que dá bandeira para os hackers Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Paula Moura, Principal Developer no Banco do Brasil Caio Soares, Staff Engineer no Banco do Brasil Igor Régis, Distinguished Engineer no Banco do Brasil

Hoje o papo é dev raiz! Neste episódio, mergulhamos em Clojure e Datomic dentro do Nubank. Do armazenamento de dados à linguagem de programação, do valor de ter a stack à aquisição da Cognitect, o papo envolveu todos os aspectos da eterna busca pela redução da complexidade em troca de ter mais tempo de pensar na solução de problemas. E antes de ver quem participou do papo, fica o convite: Garanta o seu lugar na Clojure South 2025, a maior conferência de Clojure na América do Sul. O evento acontece nos dias 6 e 7 de outubro, na Av. Manuel Bandeira, 346, Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo/SP. Você não vai querer perder! E agora sim, vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que começa dando um recado Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Mário Souto, o Dev Soutinho, Staff Software Engineer no Nubank Pamella Araujo, Senior Software Engineer no Nubank Thiago Carvalho, Senior Engineer Manager no Nubank

This episode is a little different because Alun turns the microphone toward me. After 456 episodes, it feels both strange and exciting to be the “guest” on my own show. Together, we reflect on the journey so far and then dive into a topic close to both our hearts: the human skills that make statisticians and quantitative scientists truly effective. We talk about leadership as helping others accomplish something, how to influence people across functions (not just departments), why being known inside your organization matters, and how presentation skills can make or break your impact. We wrap up with three actions you can start applying right away.

Hoje o papo é polêmico! Neste episódio, mergulhamos naquelas duas palavrinhas que empolgam uns, repelem outros, mas que estão mudando o mercado de desenvolvimento da mesma forma: vibe coding. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que marca o bingo Vinny Neves, Líder de Front-End na Alura Paulo Silveira, CVO do grupo Alun e co-fundador da Alura Patrícia Silva, Tech Lead Guilherme Silveira, CINO e co-fundador da Alura Fabrício Carraro, co-host do IA Sob Controle e AI Advocate

When you think of Alun Wyn Jones, you probably think of leadership, loyalty, and a rugby career built on sheer will. But behind the caps, the tackles, and the intensity, there's a habit that mattered more than any stat: He built what he believed in, and he protected it like it was his.In this episode, we go beyond the legend to explore the mindset that made Alun Wyn Jones not just a great player, but a builder of culture. We talk about the IKEA Effect, the psychological principle that says we value what we build, and how Alun embodied that every day, through effort, not ego.We explore:Why working hard is more than grit, it's a form of ownershipHow investing in yourself changes the way you show upWhat true leadership looks like when no one's watchingWhy buy-in is earned through action, not talkThe hidden cost of letting others build for youWhether you're trying to lead better, show up stronger, or build something that matters, this episode is for you. Because high performance isn't about flashy moments. It's about building something worth fighting for.Listen to the full episode with Alun Wyn Jones: https://pod.fo/e/2b6885Here is more information on the studies referenced: The IKEA Effect (Michael I. Norton, Daniel Mochon, Dan Ariely 2012)