Podcasts about blue tits

In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Chris Baines who is recognised as one of the UK's leading independent environmentalists and greatest pioneers in wildlife gardening. His best-selling book, How To Make A Wildlife Garden was published back in 1985 and has been in print continually ever since. Chris's ethos is simply to encourage us all to think more about wildlife and give it a helping hand in our gardens!People and places: Key Inspiration from Christopher Lloyd (Great Dixter Garden) and Dame Miriam Rothschild (passionate about getting wildflowers on motorway verges and attracting butterflies). War hero General Oliver Leese (a bonsai and cacti grower, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 1984, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Kent apple Orchards, Wind in the Willows Books (Mr Toad reference). Wye College Agricultural and Horticulture Facility, Garden Organic, Sheffield Parks Department. Wildlife and Wetlands Trust created London Wetlands Centre, one of the most successful stories in Europe. English Nature, The Wildlife Trust and Wild Ken Hill, Norfolk featured on BBC SpringwatchPlant mentions: Cowslip, Crocus, Bolted Kale with flower buds, Daisies, Foxgloves, Grape hyacinths, Horse chestnut, Ivy, Michaelmas daisies, Runner beans, Silver Birch, and Saxifraga.Animal mentions: Blue Tits, Skylarks, Lapwings, Curlews, Robins, Swallows, Starlings, Swifts, Slugs, Caterpillars, Bats, Sparrow Hawks, Red Kites, Peregrine Falcons, Magpies, Foxes, Toads, Hedgehogs, Moths, Butterflies, Cabbage White Butterflies, Newts, Damsel flies, Wasps, Leatherjackets, and Woodcock.Product mentions: Bee hotels, Clay pots, Compost bins, Flexible Pond liners, and Nest boxes.Chris's garden with a large pond: Leyland Cypress, Holly, Yew, Crab Apple, Native Honeysuckle, Bird Cherry (Prunus padus), Rosa banksia, Pink Campion, Lily of the Valley, Meadow Cranesbill / non-native Geraniums, Pulmonaria (lungwort) and Wayfaring tree.Desert island must-haves: Hand lens / Macro lens binoculars and Secateurs.Media highlights: Pebble Mill at One (1989 - 92), Rich Habitat Garden created for Gardeners' World with Peter Seabrook. Blue Tits and Bumblebees (1985) one 40-minute programme, The Wildside of Town, and Countryfile one of the original presenters from 1989 - 92.The Thames Estuary Partnership: The Living Thames film won the 2019 UK Charity Film Award and has won prizes and awards on four continents. It has an introduction by Sir David Attenborough and is available worldwide through Amazon. Chris is currently working on the sequel, The Historic Thames, which is scheduled for autumn release.Chris's books: The Wild Side of Town, The RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening (originally titled How to Make a Wildlife Garden), and A Guide to Habitat Creation.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Counting Sheep debuts on Liberta with 'Irrelevant', a 3-tracker inspired by the sounds of late 90's and early 2000's techno.

In this festive episode of the Bonkers About Beach Huts podcast, Natalie Young welcomes Nikki Cavell, a Portage Officer and member of the Blue Tits, a global community of cold water swimmers. As Christmas approaches, they discuss the unique experience of wild swimming along the stunning Dorset Coast, particularly on Christmas and New Year's Day, some of the busiest times at the beach. Nikki shares her journey into cold water swimming, the emotional and physical benefits she has experienced, and offers practical advice for those considering a dip in the sea during the holiday season. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Blue Tits is a worldwide community of cold water swimmers that encourages individuals to enjoy the sea at their own pace, promoting the motto "swim your own swim," which emphasizes no pressure to participate beyond one's comfort level. Engaging in cold water swimming can lead to improved mental health, providing feelings of relaxation and invigoration. Regular dips can help alleviate feelings of restlessness and enhance overall well-being. For those considering cold water swimming, it's essential to prepare adequately. This includes bringing layers of clothing for warmth, a hot drink, and a buddy for safety. It's also important to listen to your body and not set strict time limits for how long to stay in the water. Recognising signs of when to exit the water, such as a pins-and-needles sensation or shivering, is crucial for safety. Swimmers should prioritise getting warm quickly after exiting the water to prevent hypothermia. Anyone can join the Blue Tits without a membership fee, making it an accessible option for those interested in trying cold water swimming. Local groups can be found through online searches. The Blue Tits fosters a welcoming environment for newcomers. BEST MOMENTS "The motto is swim your own swim, which I think is lovely because there's absolutely no pressure on anybody to even get in the water, let alone swim." "I just really want to go. It's almost like a mental or emotional stretch, if you like. So yeah, I've definitely noticed the benefits." "If I do yoga and I don't do yoga for a long time, I really need to go and have a good yoga session and really stretch." "Christmas Day and New Year's Day are some of the busiest days at the beach." "I think the health benefits of cold water swimming are becoming more understood." LINKS https://thebluetits.co/https://stylist.meamora.co.uk/nikkichttps://www.facebook.com/share/1DYhA6mpJ4/?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.portage.org.uk/about/what-portage Buy the Dry Robe https://amzn.to/4gNjMtf HOST BIO My name is Natalie Young. I bought a beach hut to bring joy into my life after escaping an abusive relationship and a difficult divorce. Based in Christchurch, Dorset, my beach hut is affectionally called the Salty Seagull and is located on Friars Cliff beach with sea views to the Needles on the Isle of White. It is my slice of heaven. Owning and hiring a beach hut is more complicated than I realised and I am on a constant mission to discover the best ways to manage and care for your hut. I have researched the pros and cons of renting and the best ways to market and host. The beach, the sights and the sounds of the sea bring me huge joy. I hope this podcast will bring you smiles, laughter and joy too! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559730024536&sk=about https://www.linkedin.com/company/103555627/admin/feed/posts/?feedType=following PODCAST DESCRIPTION Welcome to the Bonkers about Beach Huts podcast, the show that's all about beach huts! Whether you are thinking of buying a beach hut and don’t know where to begin or if you have had a beach hut in your family for generations this podcast is for you. As I travel across the UK exploring these coastal retreats and sharing personal stories of how the humble beach hut has shaped lives, I will also be creating the UK's first beach hut map. I will give tips on where and how to buy a beach hut. And share everything you need to know about beach hut maintenance plus advice on hiring a beach hut. We will be chatting with special guests from estate agents to lock specialists, beach hut associations to beach hut builders, and artists to interior designers. If you don’t know what all the fuss is about, join us every week and you too will become a little bit Bonkers about Beach Huts.

Welcome to the first episode of Bonkers About Beach Huts! To mark the occasion, Natalie Young takes listeners on a delightful tour of the UK's beach hut scene, starting at Friars Cliff Beach in Christchurch, Dorset. She shares insights into the award-winning blue flag beach, the iconic Needles landmark, and the charming beach huts that line the elevated boardwalk. From discussing the pricing and ownership of beach huts to exploring the quirky names owners give them, Natalie provides a comprehensive look at beach hut life.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Friars Cliff Beach in Christchurch, Dorset, is an award-winning blue flag beach with a view of the Needles and the Isle of Wight. The beach huts at Friars Cliff are privately owned and lease-owned, with annual license fees covering amenities like water, refuse collection, and public toilets. There are 156 beach huts at Friars Cliff, with 115 front row and 41 second row huts, each row offering different views and experiences. Beach hut prices at Friars Cliff range from £75,000 to £115,000, with front row huts typically priced higher due to their location and space. The beach hut names at Friars Cliff are diverse and creative, reflecting themes like seaside living, relaxation, and personal connections, adding character to the beachfront. BEST MOMENTS "I wonder if you can guess where I am. I'll give you a clue. I'm on the southeast coast of England, looking out across the sea, across the needles, hazy in the sunshine." "Out of 2,000 beach huts across the UK, there are 156 beach huts at Fry's Cliff, 115 front row and 41 second row." "The beach huts here are privately owned and are all lease-owned. Lucky leaseholders pay an annual license fee, which is similar to council tax, and covers things like water, tarps, refuge collection, and public toilets." "Some of the names indicate how Beach Hut life makes them feel. Happy Day, Jolly Jack, Bright and Breezy, Tickety Boo and it'll do." "If you fancy a dip on the beach immediately in front of the Salty Seagull meets the Blue Tits. This is a bunch of friendly cold water swimmers." HOST BIO My name is Natalie Young. I bought a beach hut to bring joy into my life after escaping an abusive relationship and a difficult divorce.  Based in Christchurch, Dorset, my beach hut is affectionally called the Salty Seagull and is located on Friars Cliff beach with sea views to the Needles on the Isle of White. It is my slice of heaven.  Owning and hiring a beach hut is more complicated than I realised and I am on a constant mission to discover the best ways to manage and care for your hut. I have researched the pros and cons of renting and the best ways to market and host. The beach, the sights and the sounds of the sea bring me huge joy. I hope this podcast will bring you smiles, laughter and joy too! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559730024536&sk=about https://www.linkedin.com/company/103555627/admin/feed/posts/?feedType=following

On today's episode Polly explains how to deal with compact soil and when you should be pruning your Wisteria. Jojo enlightens us on how you should pick your paint colours for inside the home. Plus, Polly's Blue Tits are out in the her garden and Jojo's missed calling as a jockey. This week's episode is brought to you by Alitex Greenhouses. Alitex make the most beautiful modern Victorian greenhouses. Visit https://www.alitex.co.uk and check them out!InstagramPodcast - @the_insandouts_Jojo - @houseninedesignPolly - @pollyanna_wilkinsonProducer Andy - @andy_rowe_WebsitesJojo - https://www.housenine.co.uk/Polly - https://www.pollyannawilkinson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.If you've been following our Instagram this week, you might have noticed our battle with aphids. So, I thought it would be helpful to share some more details of biological control in gardening.Biological control involves the use of natural enemies to tackle garden pests. From introducing predators to employing pathogenic nematodes, we explore how these methods offer effective and eco-friendly pest management solutions.Key Takeaways:Benefits of Biological Control: Unlike chemical pesticides, biological controls leave no residues and cause no harm to plants. Once established, natural enemies can multiply and reduce pest populations to acceptable levels.Understanding Predators:Predatory and parasitoid biological controls, though not providing instant results, offer long-term solutions. Timing is crucial, as introducing them before heavy infestation ensures effectiveness.Seasonal Considerations: Glasshouse predators and parasites thrive in warm conditions, with ideal breeding temperatures between late March and September. Reintroduction may be necessary annually.Compatibility with Pesticides: Predators and parasites are sensitive to pesticides, necessitating their avoidance for several weeks before introducing biological controls. Fatty acid-based pesticides can be used with caution closer to introduction.Common Garden Pests and Solutions: Aphids, thrips, vine weevils, slugs, and red spider mites are prevalent nuisances. We explore natural remedies such as ladybirds, lacewings, predatory mites, and nematodes to combat these pests effectively.Practical Tips: Daily monitoring, manual removal of infested leaves, and encouraging natural predators like birds contribute to pest management efforts.To explore further, visit Ladybird Plant Care - www.ladybirdplantcare.co.uk, where Tessa can assist you in selecting the right biological controls for your garden.Embrace sustainable gardening practices with biological control methods, ensuring a thriving garden ecosystem without harmful chemicals. Flower Farmers Retreat 2024 (21 &22 September): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/businessretreat2024 2024 Farm Day at Field Gate Farm (10 August): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/farmvisit A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

Stephen takes a trip to RSPB Scotland's Loch Leven nature reserve.  Site manager Vicky Turnbull and Assistant Warden Darran Dixon are on hand to help him identify what is singing in the woodland.There's a little bird with a loud voice,  a melodic warbler and a thrush with a complex song.Stephen also hears about some odd nesting decisions by Blue Tits at the reserve and discovers which bird sounds like a squeaky bike pump.Let us know what you think about the series and what you've been hearing podcast.scotland@RSPB.org.ukAnd don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Find out more about Loch Leven nature reserve here https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-levenBirdsong info on the RSPB website https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/a-z

Chris Baines is one of the UK's leading independent environmentalists and an award-winning writer and broadcaster.A trained horticulturist and landscape architect, he spent some years practising and teaching landscape design but has spent most of his career a professional adviser to Government and other bodies including the National Trust, National Grid and energy regulator Ofgem.Fornerly a presenter of BBC Countryfile, his 1986 film Blue Tits and Bumblebees is often credited with starting the trend towards gardening with nature.Back in 1979 Baines bucked the trend in a chemical-driven gardening decade and created a "rich habitat garden" for Gardeners World. "At that stage, I just remember vividly...Peter [Seabrook] looking at me and saying..'you really think Britain's gardeners are going to be interested in that?' It was a supreme put down, really. And then they were absolutely avalanched with requests for the leaflet that I'd produced about how to create a rich habitat garden."With his best-selling book How to Make a Wildlife Garden continuously in print for almost 40 years, a new expanded edition was published in 2023 as an RHS classic, he reflects on where nature gardening and rewilding is today.His new book RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening updated edition is out now.With Biodiversity Net Gain now in legislation, Baines shares his concerns: "If the outcome of the new legislation is that more creative partnership with the Wildlife Trust and others managing the investment that's required from the developers, that would be brilliant...If it finishes up with just little patches of trees planted on, in many cases, landscape, which is rather more valuable without its trees for wildlife than it will be with trees on it, then that will be a wasted opportunity. But I'm eternally optimistic."He discusses the pros and cons of bird feeding and the prospects for and importance of local parks in this election year."It's wonderful to have national parks out in the countryside, but actually most people most of the time need access to green space right where they live and work. And we need to take that much more seriously because neglect and lack of safety in those spaces puts people off going there." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee and Simon have stories of spring before a brief chat about entertaining the possibility of being wrong. Some other details from the episode: Lee and Jefrey saw a seal (eating a fish); scroggin; supermarkets in the UK and class; swans; woman jogging; deer; Simon's bird feeder; anxious Blue Tits; Lee's biodiverse garden; Lee interviewing PhD students; Lee's selfie-taking abilities; Falmouth University (FU); uck you; Lee being delightfully photogenic; Daniel Dennett, being wrong and being specators or participants; philosophical zombies and consiousness; qualia; Kevin Bacon.Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Terry Flanagan, Niall Hatch, Éanna Ní Lamhna, Terry Flanagan and Jim Wilson. Topic up for discussion include Blue Tits, hedge cutting, Climate Heroes Challange, birds and human health, birds standing on one leg and a new year plant hunt.

Derek and the panel answer listeners questions about Blue Tits banging their heads against a mirror in the garden and when should you not cut your hedges?

Ever since I heard about ‘The Blue Tits' cold water dipping community, I loved (the brilliant name!), the philosophy, its inclusivity and focus on community but mostly how much it centres on helping people to move forward, gently pushing themselves towards doing something that can be life-changing when it's often needed most.  Chatting with Sian Richardson, its founder, was a great conversation as her enthusiasm and encouragement of everyone is clear throughout and is obviously the reason a meeting of a few like-minded souls on a beach in Wales became a global community. I enjoyed istening to her own story about overcoming depression and finding solace in movement, particularly running and swimming. Joining a community such as she (almost mistakenly) created, can have a transformative power on our lives and I hope listening inspires you to move in a direction you want to take perhaps by sharing the experience with a friend.   About today's guest: Sian Richardon founded The Bluetits Chill Swimmers in the winter of 2014 in the Pembrokeshire sea. There are now over 120,000 members all around the world. The community's values are fun, trust, inclusivity and to ‘challenge our limits together'. You can start your own ‘flock' by visiting the website below and starting your own Bluetits community. Sian is also director at Pencarnan Farm caravan park and campsite in Pembrokeshire. Find out more: https://thebluetits.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thebluetits/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBluetits/ https://www.instagram.com/pencarnan_farm/ More about your host, Wendy: Wendy (49) founded Reclaim Movement after a running injury at 40 turned into 4 years of chronic pain. In her search for answers and to reclaim her own movement again she discovered natural movement. The philosophy of training real life practical movements to be able to keep using them as we age, coupled with the benefit of using strengthening and mobilising whole-body movement patterns that are underused in today's modern world made her realise she had found a way to move for life. Wendy's aim is to help people embrace a movement-rich life, at any age, to improve mobility, strength and confidence to keep moving well and doing the things they love for as long as they want.  MovNat Level 1 certified & Functional Range Conditioning certified, she coaches online group classes live & by replay in the Reclaim Movement membership as well as online and in-person private coaching in Oxford.  Find out more about Reclaim Movement: Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook FREE E-BOOK - 'Making the Ground your Friend for Life!'  NEWSLETTER: Sign up for the monthly(ish) newsletter, 'Just.Move' RECLAIM MOVEMENT MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - FREE 7-DAY TRIAL: includes LIVE (& by replay) natural movement classes, all replays, mini movement videos, tutorials, community support, movement prompts, and regular motivation. Take a sneak peek at what's inside. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendy-welpton/message

Episode 4 - Season 1 - Vicky has been to the local shop, and Mark has had a poo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long-time listeners to the pod will know that Ed never ever talks about his swimming hobby, but the RTBC team have decided to indulge him - just this once, mind - and dedicate a *whole episode* to the boom in outdoor swimming. Whether you're a seasoned wild swimmer, a winter dipper or a lido goer, there's a huge number of reasons why you might like to step outside the indoor confines of your local swimming baths. We speak to Kate Rew and journalist - and former Hampstead Ponds lifeguard - Nell Frizzell about why they find outdoor swimming exhilarating, as well as how to avoid swimming in s**t. And Professor Mike Tipton is back to give us a health warning and plenty of advice on how to swim safely.Plus: How should Geoff navigate the annual rotting gourd display?GuestsKate Rew, Founder, Outdoor Swimming Society and author of the Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook (@kate_rew)Professor Mike Tipton, Professor of Human and Applied Physiology, University of Portsmouth (@ProfMikeTipton)Nell Frizzell, Journalist and Author of The Panic Years, Square One and Holding the Baby (@NellFrizzell)More informationCheck out the work of the Outdoor Swimming Society, including articles on how to stay well swimming and the 3% access mythBuy a copy of the Outdoor Swimmers' HandbookWatch a video of Mike immersing Chris van Tulleken into 12 degree waterMike mentioned the Blue Tits swimming groupThe Acta Physiologica article 'Effects of cold water on stress, cardiovascular and psychological variables'Check out Nell's books and her essay about being a lifeguard at the Hampstead Ponds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 68 is here and Tracey, Jo and Molly discuss the breaking Vilda news, that hard hitting Norwich FC video plus as usual, we celebrate lots of fabulous sports women!

Thanks to Liesbet, Simon, and Thea for their suggestions this week! Let's learn about some birds! Further reading: Blue Tits and Milk Bottle Tops Ravens parallel great apes in flexible planning for tool-use and bartering Further watching: A Raven Calling [this is a great video of a raven making all sorts of interesting sounds--I only used a tiny clip of it in the episode but it's worth watching the whole thing] The European robin: The American robin and a worm that is having a very bad day: A blue tit [photo By © Francis C. Franklin / CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37675470]: A blue tit about to get the cap off that milk bottle [photo from link above]: The Eastern bluebird: A raven: An American crow: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we have suggestions from Liesbet, Simon, and Thea, who suggested some relatively common birds that you may already think you know all about, but there's lots to learn about them! We'll start with Liesbet's suggestion, about the European robin and bluebird, and while we're at it we'll learn about the American robin and bluebird. The European and American birds are completely different species. The reason they have the same names is because when Europeans first started paying attention to the birds of North America, they needed names for the birds. The native peoples had names for them, of course, but the Europeans wanted names in a language they understood, so in a lot of cases they just borrowed names already in use at home. Let's start with the robin, which we also talked about way back in episode 81. The European robin is a little bitty bird, only around 5 inches long, or 13 cm, with a brown back, streaked gray or buff belly, and orange face and breast. It has a short black bill and round black eyes. It eats insects, worms, berries, and seeds. The eggs are pale brown with reddish speckles. It lives throughout much of Eurasia, but robins in Britain tend to be fairly tame, probably because they were traditionally considered beneficial in Britain and Ireland, so farmers and gardeners wouldn't hurt them. In other parts of Europe they were hunted and are much more shy. European robins are also common on Christmas cards in Britain and Ireland, possibly because in the olden days, postmen used to wear red jackets. The postmen started to be called robins as a result, and since postmen bring Christmas cards, the bird robin became linked with card delivery and finally just ended up on the Christmas cards. Plus, their orange markings are cheerful in winter. This is what the European robin sounds like: [robin song] The American robin is a type of thrush. It lives year-round in most of the United States and parts of Mexico, spends summers in much of Canada, and winters in parts of Mexico. It's very different from the European robin. The European robin is tiny and round and adorable, while the American robin is big and always looks kind of angry. It grows around 10 inches long, or 25 cm. It's dark gray on its back, with a rusty red breast, white undertail coverts, and a long yellow bill. It also has white markings around its eyes. Young birds are speckled. It mostly eats insects, worms, and berries. If you see a bird on the ground, running quickly and then stopping, it's probably a robin. Mostly the robin hunts bugs by sight, but it has good hearing and can actually hear worms moving around underground. You can sometimes see a robin with its head cocked, listening for a worm, before pouncing and pulling it out of the ground, just like in a cartoon. American robin eggs are a light teal blue, so common and well-known that robin's-egg-blue is a typical description of that particular color. In the spring after eggs hatch, the mother robin will carry the eggshells away from the nest to drop them,

After last week’s special Record Store Day edition of the monthly “new release” show, we’re back this week with the more traditional type of broadcast devoted to brand new tunes. And, like usual, we’re all over the place when it comes to genres. There’s some great power pop. There’s a little bit of punk. A tad here and there of garage rock. And, yes, there’s some Americana.  But it’s not just the varied genres of the show. It’s the fact that this music comes from all over the world. From Australia to Germany to Canada to even my little city of Sioux Falls, SD. Yes, the first set of the show is devoted to a trio of great local bands – The Rose Quarter, Thought Patrol, and Off Contact – all of whom have wonderful records that are eithier already out or about to be released. As for the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks”, I have a cover that’s almost 40 years old but is still technically a new release. The version by Dawn Chorus & The Blue Tits initially came out on Stiff Records in 1985, but it has also now been included in a brand new collection of […]

After last week's special Record Store Day edition of the monthly “new release” show, we're back this week with the more traditional type of broadcast devoted to brand new tunes. And, like usual, we're all over the place when it comes to genres. There's some great power pop. There's a little bit of punk. A tad here and there of garage rock. And, yes, there's some Americana.  But it's not just the varied genres of the show. It's the fact that this music comes from all over the world. From Australia to Germany to Canada to even my little city of Sioux Falls, SD. Yes, the first set of the show is devoted to a trio of great local bands – The Rose Quarter, Thought Patrol, and Off Contact – all of whom have wonderful records that are eithier already out or about to be released. As for the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks”, I have a cover that's almost 40 years old but is still technically a new release. The version by Dawn Chorus & The Blue Tits initially came out on Stiff Records in 1985, but it has also now been included in a brand new collection of […]

Blue Tits have been preparing for nesting season for some time now, though it is the female who brings moss into the nesting cavity and shapes it into a cup, before lining it with soft feathers, fur or wool for added insulation. Over the coming weeks, she will lay as many as 16 eggs!

Suzy is back! In this episode, she shares her recent birding experiences and encounters with fellow enthusiasts, and the excitement of watching nesting Blue Tits, characterful Rooks and some unexpected Grey Wagtails. Suzy also announces the launch of the Casual Birder Bird Club, and invites listeners to join the show's team for the Global Big Day birding event on 13th May 2023. Links mentioned in the show: Sign the Swift petition here The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up! Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store Facebook group link The Bearded Tit Podcast  Join our Team for the Global Big Day Support the show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction Suzy introduces the episode and shares the changes she's noticed as the breeding season ramps up. She also requests listeners to sign a petition created by Hannah Bourne Taylor to help increase the number of suitable nesting sites for the Swift birds in the UK. Sign the Swift petition here 00:02:51 Dawn Chorus and Springtime Dawn Chorus and Springtime, Suzy shares the beautiful sound of the Dawn Chorus she recorded and talks about the changes she has noticed in the garden as the weather gets better. She also discusses her plans for the podcast for the coming months. 00:06:16 Casual Birder Bird Club Suzy talks about the monthly virtual Casual Birder Bird Club she launched and how listeners can join. She also mentions her plans to invite specialists to give talks on bird identification and other related topics. The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up! 00:08:24 Shoutouts to members of the birding community Suzy thanks the members of the show's Facebook group for their support and mentions Karin for taking over moderating duties. She also gives shoutouts to birders she met while out and about over the last couple of months and talks about the birds she saw. Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store where embroidered hats, shirts and sweatshirts featuring The Casual Birder Podcast artwork are now available to buy. Join the show's Facebook group: Facebook group link 00:22:53 Nest Box Season Suzy shares her excitement about the nesting season in her garden and how a Blue Tit has returned to her garage nest box. She also talks about another Blue Tit checking out their Camera nest box. 00:24:19 Rooks are full of character Suzy talks about how her garden makeover has affected Rooksy the Rook's visits to her house. She describes how Rooksie now parades on their patio until someone notices it and gives it treats. We are introduced to Rooksy's mate Billy, and the behaviour of Patches demonstrates how each bird has their own character. 00:27:50 Advert for The Bearded Tit Podcast  00:28:16 Hampshire Ornithological Society Members Day - report Suzy recently joined the Hampshire Ornithological Society and on 1st April attended a Members Day, which had talks given by various bird experts. 00:31:51 Global Big Day 13th May 2023 Suzy invites listeners to join the Casual Birder Podcast team for the upcoming Global Big Day on May 13th. The team will be raising funds for Birdlife International. Join our Team for the Global Big Day 00:34:16 Wrap and Close Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Sian Richardson spent years running, competing in triathlons, cyclosportive events, marathons, ultramarathons and swimming events. In 2014, she decided that cold water swimming would make for a great new challenge.Swimming into the colder months in the Pembrokeshire sea, others began noticing this solo swimmer braving the cold waters and soon started joining in. The Bluetits was born. Fast forward to 2023 and there are now over 100,000 Bluetits across the world, all braving the cold to take a swim or a dip in their nearest expanse of open water.Sian tells us how it all began, how cold water swimming benefits us in more ways than you think and how the community of Bluetits has grown into a worldwide inclusive family.If you've ever considered trying a cold water swim or dip for the first time but have some reservations, Sian has the answers, the infectious personality and an incredible enthusiasm for all things cold water swimming - this is the episode for you!You can find out more about the Bluetits and get involved with your nearest flock by visiting the Bluetits website HEREIf you would like to support the podcast, please follow the link where you can choose from 2 supporters tiers and get your hands on cool Summit to Talk About stickers, badges and bonus content as well as access to the supporters only Facebook group. Every penny from supporters goes towards producing the podcast and enables me to continue to bring great content.You can also follow the podcast and associated pages such as the Summit to Talk About community and all my social media links HERESummit to Talk About is brought to you in association with Hiiker. HiiKER is the best app for planning your hiking adventures with over 25000 trails mapped out and packed with information for your hike. The app is free to download and you can now get HiiKER PRO features for FREE - Download maps for offline use - HiiKER believe that safety shouldn't need a subscription! To unlock all of the extra cool features, treat yourself to HiiKER PRO+ Click HEREChallenge yourself this year and feel awesome  by joining us on our very first Summit Else Events challenge hike - The Anglezarke Loop challenge - a 40km / 24.8 mile walk around the picturesque moors of Lancashire with a 12 hour target. When? 29th April 2023. This is a great challenge for those wanting to test their grit and have a great day day out. Finishers will get pizza and a medal too! CLICK HERE to find out more and book your place now.Click HERE for all Summit to Talk About pages and the HERE for the Hiiker app.Remember to leave 5 STAR review and share the podcast with your friends and family. If you have Summit to Talk About or know someone who does and would be a great guest, please get in touch - podcast@summittotalkaboutSummit to Talk About on WhatsApp - Please drop me a message or a voicenote on 07368872384 and it may even be featured in the next episode!

Frozen sand, cold blue skies, and a low tide greeted us at Perranporth as we stepped out to film this episode. Bundled up in layers, and weighed down with cameras, we followed the stream of chattering bluetits across the sands towards Chapel Rock. It was a special December morning - and the perfect start for this project. In this episode, we talk to Sarah Walsh, a cold water swimmer, swim coach, and founder of the Perranporth bluetits. After a freezing dip in the ocean, from The Chair Sarah speaks about cold water, mental health, faith and the power of community. If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to check out the short film on our Instagram - @the.chair.project - and follow along for future episodes. If you'd like to get involved or find out more about the Perranporth Bluetits or the wider Bluetits network you can check out their Instagram or website below.@bluetitsperranporth@thebluetitsthebluetits.coUntil next time,Ted & Tom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an undefined period of time, four of our favourite CUTS crew members have found their way back from the wilderness and into the mossy haven of Wazza's shed. The gentle tweets of the Blue Tits are cut through with the squawks of Crows from high up above in the bare overhanging branches of the ancient Elderflower tree. Sal wraps his giant arms around his friends and leads them into unchartered waters. They feel happy to be alive and to share their friendship and insights into film with you. It's been a busy Winter, kicking off with the fabulous Shocktober festival and massive surprises with Secret Santa. CUTS have defined what a cinema is all about and this roving team of film lovers take us on another journey into what it is like running Oxford's best cinema ever. Plus there's a sneak peak into the film choice for their next cinema night. Thank you for listening.

Dick is a lifetime birdwatcher. He has applied his experience as an engineer and software designer to the problem of halting the decline of Swifts with the team at Action for Swifts. The team, headed by Dick Newell, has an extensive knowledge of the needs of Swifts and the requirements of the construction industry. The S Brick is the culmination of many years of research and experience aimed at providing a simple, long-lasting and sustainable solution to reversing the decline of the endangered Swift. Action for Swifts mission Our mission is to reverse the decline of Swifts. Swifts in the UK are on the Birds of Conservation Concern (BoCC) Red List and are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List assessment of extinction risk for Great Britain. Swifts declined by 58% between 1995 and 2018. They declined by 41% in just 10 years up to 2018, that is over 5% per annum! One of the reasons, perhaps the main reason, is loss of nest sites. Provision of new housing provides a big opportunity to install Swift bricks for Swifts, and other small cavity-nesting birds. We regard the S Brick as a ”Universal” nesting brick as it can accommodate Swifts, House Sparrows, Tree Sparrows, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Starlings and even House Martins. It is our goal to find the optimum compromise between the requirements of the birds and the constraints of the building, making it as easy as possible for the builder on site, as well as resulting in something aesthetically pleasing, and at a low cost.

How to be a better wildlife gardenerIn this podcast Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with gardening expert and nature lover Martin Fish. Topics covered include invaluable advice on developing a wildlife friendly garden, lawn meadows, managing wildlife and how best to achieve the right balance of potential pests and wildlife, his thoughts, and observations on the new trends in re-wilding and his take on ‘No Mow May'. We also discover how Martin started in horticulture, his nursery growing days and career moves into TV, local radio, writing and judging at major flower shows. Martin shares his love and passion for gardening and gives his views on the right mix of plants, habitats and the key considerations you should follow to help achieve a good wildlife balance in the garden.Plants mentionedClematis macropetala ‘Stolwijk Gold' (and Goldfinches).Wildlife lawn plants for pollinators including Daisies, Buttercups, Primroses (in verges) and Clover.Children plants; English Marigolds (Calendula), Cosmos, Sunflowers, Strawberries and fruiting plants.Butterflies and Moths plants: Verbena bonariensis, Night-scented stocks, Nicotiana (Tobacco plant) and clumps of perennial stinging nettles.Range of plants that provide year-round wildlife interest include Crocus, Hellebores, Snowdrops, blossom on Apples, Pears, Plums, hardy annuals, single flowered Dahlias, Foxgloves and hardy groundcover Geraniums.Products mentionedCompost bin, lawn rake, strimmer and rotary mower. Pre-formed liner, butyl liner or even a large washing bowl buried to the rim will draw the wildlife in. Bird feeds, drinkers and nesting boxes. Hedgehog houses and feeds. Swan food. If you have to control pests and diseases, opt for organic plant-based insecticides and fungicides and use them sparingly.Animals mentionedRobins, Goldfinches. Blackbirds, Greenfinches, Blue Tits, Sparrow, House Martins, Swifts, Yellow Hammers. Hedgehogs, Rabbits, Butterflies, Bees, Frogs, Newts, Damselflies and Lacewings.Useful websites: Re-wilding and No Mow MayRHS Plant for pollinators pdfThe Wildlife TrustRSPBRHS WildlifeMartin's cast away plant and tool: Apple tree and the variety ‘Sunset', plus a pair of trusted secateurs to maintain the tree!Martin Fish website Martin's Pots and Trowels YouTube Channel Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 I woke up this morning to a thrush's liquid song cascading from the top of an oak tree about 100m away. Phrase after phrase, loud and clear. Not the repetitive song of a Song Thrush, nor the more mellow conversation of a Blackbird, but the melodious outpouring of a Mistle Thrush. Perched, typically, in the open, bold as brass, daring the local Sparrowhawk to interrupt, swept up in the power of his own remarkable voice as it bounced around off the stone walls of our home.During lockdown I bought a parabolic reflector for moments just like this, and over the last few weeks I've been wandering around recording bird songs and layering them together. Common species (at least around here), including Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Great and Blue Tits, Nuthatch, and Wren. I've caught snippets of the drumming of a Great Spotted Woodpecker, the first Chiffchaff of the spring, a pair of Wood Pigeons sitting in the sun, our local Rooks flying overhead. I even went out on a frosty morning and caught a barking Roe Deer echoing through a piece of woodland I can see from my window. And now was a perfect time to record that beautiful Mistle Thrush.The result is only short (less than six minutes) and to be honest no one morning sounds exactly like this, but forgive me for any ‘audio licence' because I hope - as it does for me - this brief dawn chorus transports you to somewhere soothing, a place of abundance, and far, far from the headlines.

Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, is celebrating 20 years of birding. He tells Suzy about his birding style and what birdwatching means to him. Also, there's big news from the Blue Tits that Suzy is watching via remote camera and, in Last Call, listen to a glorious, uninterrupted 5 minutes of dawn chorus birdsong from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Timestamps & Links 00:00:00 Pre-roll and intro music 00:00:56  Opening & Announcements Last Episode - Springtime Birding Last episode Global Big Day On 14th May The Casual Birder Podcast Team will be taking part in the Global Big Day on 14th May 2022 . I would love you to join us! We will all be birding in our own locations, and sharing our checklists to the team account giving us a combined total of species for the team. You do not have to be an expert to take part, and you can bird from your back garden if you wish. There will be exclusive team events in the run-up to the Big Day so sign up now! Join the team for the Global Big Day Podchaser's #Reviews4Good  During April, Podchaser runs #Reviews4Good - donating 25 cents  for every podcast review, and doubling it when the podcaster posts a reply. This year's charity is World Central Kitchen, which provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Leave a review for The Casual Birder Podcast here: 00:02:58 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 1 The Edinburgh Birdwatcher website  00:14:15 Podcast Promo - The Wild Podcast The Wild Podcast 00:15:12 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 2 00:23:28 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:24:22 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 3 Euan's past appearances Episode 48 Euan's past appearances Episode 74 00:37:08 Suzy's birding notes Suzy has been visiting the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and spent a lovely day birding with listener Anneke. 00:41:12 Nestbox News The Blue Tits have been busy: 11 eggs being incubated in one box, and a nest finally being built in the other 00:44:28 What have you seen? Tell me about your bird sightings 00:46:06 Wrap and Close 00:46:50 Last Call Last Call is an uninterrupted recording of bird song and sounds from a specific location, that gives you a flavour of what it was like to be there. This episode, Last Call is provided by John Buttress, recorded in the Forest of Dean on 16th April 2022 at 6:00am In the layers of sound you can hear: Great Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Nuthatch, Blue Tit, the high-pitched call of a Goldcrest, Wren, Blackcap, Stock Dove, a Pheasant calling and flapping its wings in display and a great Spotted Woodpecker drumming   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net    

Season 7: Episode 2 - Post pandemic chaos (and tits)Get your mind out of the gutter!!! We're talking about blue tits! Spring has sprung; join the girls as they discuss Alex's posh pastimes and the breeding activity of pigeons!As well as a big reflection on the state of play as we all emerge from the pandemic….

Join Gardening With Ben as he talks about what nice surprise he has had at the allotment today and what else he has been planting ready for summer on the allotment garden.If you are wanting a birdhouse check out this one on Amazon:- https://amzn.to/3xaJl42Support Gardening With Ben- Subscribe to our podcasts to stay notified of new episodes.- Check out our merch shop where we have some fantastic gardening hoodies and t-shirts:-www.gardenandallotment.com/shop- Why not check out 2nd Gardening Podcast Channel called Gardening and Allotment Tips:-https://open.spotify.com/show/5WkDHSwgDbEnKDW00dXDiF?si=c3f0090c89ee48a5

Join Gardening With Ben as he talks about what nice surprise he has had at the allotment today and what else he has been planting ready for summer on the allotment garden.If you are wanting a birdhouse check out this one on Amazon:- https://amzn.to/3xaJl42Support Gardening With Ben- Subscribe to our podcasts to stay notified of new episodes.- Check out our merch shop where we have some fantastic gardening hoodies and t-shirts:-www.gardenandallotment.com/shop- Why not check out 2nd Gardening Podcast Channel called Gardening and Allotment Tips:-https://open.spotify.com/show/5WkDHSwgDbEnKDW00dXDiF?si=c3f0090c89ee48a5

Welcome to Gardening and Allotment Tips today we continue the talk about attracting birds to the allotment garden and what you can do to feed the birds in your garden and allotment._____________________________________________-Support Gardening With Ben- Subscribe to our podcasts to stay notified of new episodes.- Check out our merch shop where we have some fantastic gardening hoodies and t-shirts:-www.gardenandallotment.com/shop- Why not check out our main Gardening With Ben Podcast channel here:- https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZK8sbHqPAPXjDxwIFs94a?si=f5389ea4f5184841

One of many wonderful people I have met through The Bluetits. You can watch her Check Your Bluetits video by following this link .https://youtu.be/HegimvOpweg

Winter swim events..what I love about them and what I don't and how we, The Bluetits event team, are working our tits off to ensure the Bluetits Nippy Dippers event is the best it can be for everyone who comes along.

Early on an autumnal morning, dozens of people gather on the Essex coast at Chalkwell for an early morning swim. Recorded on the first World Bluetits day, in windy and wet conditions, Owen finds out what the appeal is of open water swimming with Lisa Monger from the Bluetits of Leigh. If you fancy joining the Bluetits of Leigh - and other flocks around the Essex coast - can be found on Facebook. If you've got a story, Owen would like to hear from you! Email essexbytheseapodcast@gmail.com Join him on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

Hayley and Stacie explore the emotional rollercoaster that we experience when we take on a new challenge that evokes anxiety within us. Together, we'll explore: The Ping Pong contemplation stage that occurs before the decision to take on a new challenge is made; The Freak Out that can happen once we commit and how this can show up (cue the Panic Monster, Porky Pig and Snappy Croc!); The 'Aftermath' shame spiral that can happen once we have taken action. You'll be diving into Stacie's recent experience of taking on a new challenge in joining the Bluetits Chill Swimmers to learn ways to manage these uncomfortable stages in the decision-making and comfort zone stretching process.  Stacie reveals the mistakes that she made and how you can take a gentle comfort zone stretch process to work your way up to achieving your big stretch goal, without sending yourself into a panic! To find out more about the Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident programme mentioned in the episode, go to: quietconnections.co.uk/servicesSupport the show (https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/quiet-connections-cic/podcast)

The Delta variant is behind the big increase in the number of new Covid 19 cases in the UK since April. We take a look at what impact vaccines have had on infections, hospitalisations and deaths. Chris Packham told viewers on the BBC's Springwatch that blue tits eat 35 billion caterpillars a year. We get him onto the programme to explain. How much does Type 2 diabetes cost the NHS a year? While exploring a dubious claim we find out why its hard to work that out. Is it true that on in two people will get cancer? We've looked at this statistic before but listeners keep spotting it on TV. We also ask: if the SarsCov2 RNA is 96% similar to the RNA of a virus found in bats - is that similar, or not?

Be it communal, spiritual or physical, the word 'ritual' means different things to different people. Join us as we explore alternative interpretations of ritual, listening to the community of Padstow as they celebrat the coming of summer, explore rites of self love with artist and witch Ayesha Tan Jones and plunging into the cold waters of West Wales with chill swimmers The Bluetits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sian Richardson, Founder of The Bluetits Chill Swimmers, talks about how this social enterprise, with now more than 6,000 members across three continents, started and grew. From Wales, at the beach near the farm where Sian has lived all her life. Sian has style, panache and a passion for winter swimming which she is taking to the world. Link music in the podcast is John Rutter's 'Deep Peace' sung by Aled Jones.

Watch out! It’s a snake! Or is it? In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep underground in the search for the reason behind stunted root growth and we talk about animals that pretend to be dangerous – and some that actually are.

This episode explores community and body confidence with Lisa Monger and Jenny Bier of the Leigh on Sea Bluetits chill swimming group. In this conversation we talk about the formation of the group, the philosophy behind the community and also have lots of fun talking about what it actually feels like to get into freezing cold water for pleasure. Episode Topics   Episode introduction [0:45] Who are the Bluetits? [2:52] How Lisa got into Swimming [4:00] How Jenny got into Swimming [5:25] How it feels [6:30] The benefits of cold water sea swimming  [9:00] Body Confidence [11:05] Cold water and Resilience [14:40] Rituals [24:00] Finding Jenny and Lisa [37:10] Closing remarks [37:55] Resources mentioned in this episode Bluetits Chill Swimmers website The Leigh on Sea Bluetits on Facebook If you have enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the podcast Sign up for my newsletter Join the Joy of Swimming Discussion Group Subscribe, share and review this podcast to enter a competition to win one of five copies of Sarah Norquoy's beautiful memoir, "Salt on my Skin".  (ends Jan 31, 2021)

In this powerful and moving episode Pat Kelman is joined by Imogen Tinkler from Whitstable Blue Tits. During a far-ranging conversation they talk about travel, Imogen's swimming experiences, and also how her relationship with the water helped her deal with the loss of her daughter. Episode Topics   Episode introduction [0:45] Welcome to Imogen [2:50] Swimming after Essex nightclubs [8:30] Swimming when a Camp Counselor [10:00] Swimming's role in her life now [10:45] Grieving  [13:20] Safety Lesson from Father [16:20] Essex ladies [17:00] Whitstable Bluetits[22:30] Tips for new swimmers [28:40] Contacting Imogen [35:00] Resources mentioned in this episode Whitstable Bluetits Bangers and Balls Girls Gone Wild Swimming If you have enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the podcast Sign up for my newsletter Join the Joy of Swimming Discussion Group Subscribe, share and review this podcast to enter a competition to win one of five copies of Sarah Norquoy's beautiful memoir, "Salt on my Skin".  (ends Jan 31, 2021)

The BBC's Springwatch is a cultural institution in the UK, showcasing the extraordinary but often overlooked wildlife of these crumbling isles with warts 'n all realism (i.e. lots of baby Blue Tits getting munched). Biologist Gillian Burke has for three years been at the heart of the show's presenting team, earning the nation's affection for her passion and powers of communication as much as for her unblinking resolve in the face of uncooperative protagonists and innuendo-tastic co-presenters.Gillian is also a Black woman in an industry - conservation, nature TV and the environment movement as a whole - notable for its woeful lack of representation of people of colour.In a longer-than-usual episode, we hear Gillian's reflections on why those banging on about the planet - the Babble very much included - present so little ethnic diversity, and on the extraordinary Spring of 2020, a period that will surely be remembered for the elevation of racial injustice laid bare by George Floyd's killing and the Black Lives Matter protests, and when millions took solace in the natural world as the global pandemic raged.Sustainababble is your friendly environment podcast, out weekly. Theme music by the legendary Dicky Moore – @dickymoo. Sustainababble logo by the splendid Arthur Stovell. Ecoguff read out by Arabella. Love the babble? Bung us a few pennies at www.patreon.com/sustainababble. MERCH: sustainababble.teemill.com Available on iTunes, Spotify, Acast & all those types of things, or at sustainababble.fish. Visit us at @thebabblewagon and at Facebook.com/sustainababble. Email us at hello@sustainababble.fish.

Adrian Thomas of the RSPB chats about garden birds with illustrations of the Blue Tit and Great Tit songs. Photo is of a Great Tit

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For now I'm just RON, as I'm not driving me cab. In this episode update I'm just telling you what I am up to at home. If you want to get in touch to stop going mad then email rondotcabs@gmail.com! Blue Tits are back.

You have no idea how high John can fly. Today, we answer the questions, what do you get for the man that has everything, how many Blue Tits do Elis & John weigh and what exactly is John Kennedy doing in that tree. Remember, you can get in touch on Saturday@radiox.co.uk (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. saturday@radiox.co.uk https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

Writer, comedian and broadcaster Natt Tapley joins Jon Holmes and Marc Haynes to put The One Show in a ducking stool, see if it floats or sinks, and then toss it on a bonfire regardless. This week: Mysterious Man, why does it stink of Max Branning, Alex Jones creates beef with Jesus Jones and Gyles Brandreth sends another innocent woman to the afterlife. It can only be....The The One Show Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the Korea where Harley Mania continues to sweep the nation and from the state where nobody can keep track of how many motorcycle clubs there are, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul and Wayne dissect the subculture that is the American Motorcycle Club Community, and they do it with respect so that they don't wake up dead. [Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/07/11/026-motorcycle-clubs/) **We want to thank Mark Calvin for for being the fat guy with an eye patch on a Sporty, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy for being the RUB of MēMē Call scripting. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons. As always, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits.** Leave us a review on iTunes or at [memecallpodcast.com](http://www.memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on freedom with us. [Wayne Valley](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [Paul Pascal](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [@lingobeastwayne](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) [@memecallpaul](https://twitter.com/memecallpaul) For as little as $1 per episode, you can support us on [Patreon](http://www.patreon.com/memecall), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.

From the Korea that isn't led by a dictator who gets a reach-around from the POTUS and from the state where huddled masses yearning for freedom are detained in tents and cages, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul and Wayne explore the idea of freedom as it applies to Americans and contrast that with the idea of freedom as it applies elsewhere. [Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/07/04/025-freedom/) **ChitChat (01:53)** **Freedom (05:04)** We want to thank Mark Calvin for letting it all hang free and loose…all the time, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy for staying in his fucking cage where he belongs. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons. As always, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits. **Leave us a review on iTunes or at memecallpodcast.com, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on freedom with us.** [Wayne Valley](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [Paul Pascal](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [@lingobeastwayne](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) [@memecallpaul](https://twitter.com/memecallpaul) **For as little as $1 per episode, you can support us on [Patreon](http://www.patreon.com/memecall), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.**

From the Korea where eating deer antlers can make you stronger, quicken your weight loss, and even help you process that alcohol and from the state where Democracy is increasingly more watered down despite drought conditions, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul and Wayne do their best not to just yell and laugh as they take a look at homeopathy, and they yell and laugh as they talk about one of the biggest bullshit merchants on social media, David "Avacado" Wolfe. [Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/06/27/024-homeopathy/) **We want to thank Mark Calvin for sampling the homeopathic medicine that comes out of his faucet, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy, who subjected himself to a waterboarding session to prove homeopathic medicine can be lethal if applied correctly. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons. And last but not least, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits.** Leave us a review on iTunes or at [memecallpodcast.com](http://www.memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on homeopathy with us. [Wayne Valley on FB](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [Paul Pascal on FB](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [@lingobeastwayne](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) [@memecallpaul](https://twitter.com/memecallpaul) For as little as $1 per episode, you can support us at [patreon.com/memecall](https://www.patreon.com/memecall), help keep the show going, and receive patron-only content.

From the Korea that don't need no stinking warrants as long as you're guilty and from the state where even your car was your castle before the SCOTUS said so, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul and Wayne dissect the 3rd and 4th Amendments. [Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/06/20/23-3rd-4th-amendments/) Join the [MēMē Call Republic](https://www.facebook.com/groups/memecall/?ref=bookmarks) on Facebook. Find out more about [Lingobeast LLC](www.lingobeast.com). If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like [MMC009: The First Amendment is Dead; Long Live the First Amendment](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/02/14/009-the-first-amendment-is-dead/) and [MMC016: The Second Amendment…A Well-Aggravated Militia](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/05/02/016-2nd-amendment-well-aggravated-militia/). ChitChat (01:53) The 3rd and 4th Amendments (06:06) News (21:34) On next week’s episode, Paul and Wayne will dissect homeopathy. We want to thank Xavier Lee and Mark Calvin for quartering us in their homes in defiance of their wives’ bill of marriage rights, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy, who’s welcome to search my home any time without a warrant…so that maybe he can find some talent. We would be remiss if we didn’t thank our patrons, and last but not least, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits. Leave us a review on iTunes or at [memecallpodcast.com](memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on the 3rd and 4th Amendments with us. [Paul Pascal](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [Wayne Valley](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [@lingobeastwayne](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) [@memecallpaul](https://twitter.com/memecallpaul) **[For as little as $1 per episode you can support us on Patreon, help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.](www.patreon.com/memecall)**

From the Korea just South of the Korea where war planning is conducted using a Flat Earth model and from the state where Flat Earth Theory is the one of the least worrisome dumb-ass beliefs, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul and Wayne dissect Flat Earth "Theory." [Read along with the show notes at memecall.com.](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/06/13/022-flat-earth/) **We want to thank Xavier Lee and Mark Calvin for being the icy mass that encases MēMē Call, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy who loves it when we kick him right in the ice hole as he bends over to take a pea. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons. We want to give a special thank you to our newest patrons Tay Queen, who is an aspiring Romance writer...you can check her out on Patreon and Sling-Nuts who is an aspiring circus performer. Last but not least, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits.** Leave us a review on iTunes or at [memecallpodcast.com](memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on flat earth "theory" with us. [Wayne Valley on FB](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [Paul Pascal on FB](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [@lingobeastwayne on Twitter](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) [@memecallpaul on Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/memecallpaul) For as little as $1 per episode, you can support us on Patreon ([www.patreon.com/memecall](www.patreon.com/memecall)), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.

From the Korea where women have to get plastic surgery just to meet the specs for the "good" jobs and from the state where requiring health providers to bury or cremate fetal remains still gets pushed as a precedent despite the concept being stricken down by the Judiciary twice, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul and Wayne dissect some key points about gender equality, and they talk about how men can lean-in with women without losing their man card. [Find the show notes at memecall.com.](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/06/06/021-gender-equality/) **We want to thank Xavier Lee and Mark Calvin for leaning into MeMe Call, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy for being the bystander. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons, and last but not least, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits.** Leave us a review on iTunes or at memecallpodcast.com, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on gender equality with us. [Wayne Valley on FB](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [Paul Pascal on FB](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.568089) [@lingobeastwayne on Twitter](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) [@memecallpaul on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MemeCallPaul) For as little as $1 per episode, you can support us on [Patreon](www.patreon.com/memecall) ([www.patreon.com/memecall](www.patreon.com/memecall)), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.

From the Korea that gave Paul and Wayne the idea for their couple tees, and from the state that would probably prosecute Wayne and Paul for wearing those couple tees, this is MēMē Call 20. In this episode, Paul and Wayne revisit some of the highlights from the first 19 episodes, and they correct some of their mistakes and talk about how maybe their stances have changed on some issues. **[Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/05/30/020-meme-call-20/)** Join the [MēMē Call Republic](https://www.facebook.com/groups/memecall) on Facebook. Find out more about [Lingobeast LLC](http://www.lingobeast.com/). **We want to thank Xavier Lee and Mark Calvin for being the taint between hosts, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy for being the removable fleshy portion of our mom karaks. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons, and last but not least, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits.** Leave us a review on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m%C4%93m%C4%93-call/id1321771600?mt=2#) or at [memecallpodcast.com](memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts with us. [Paul Pascal](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [Wayne Valley](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [@lingobeastwayne](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) For as little as $1 per episode you can support us on [Patreon](http://www.patreon.com/memecall), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.

From the Korea where Ryan Reynold's visits Seoul without Wayne knowing and from the state where no two members of X-Force can marry because of race, gender, or sexual orientation, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, Paul, Wayne, and friends review Deadpool 2. [Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/05/23/019-deadpool-2/) You may also like [Black Panther History Month](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/03/14/011-black-panther-history-month/) and [WTF are Deadpool, Cable, and X-Force](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/05/16/mmc018-deadpool-cable-xforce/). Join the [MēMē Call Republic](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1317951438334321/) on Facebook. Find out more about [Lingobeast LLC](lingobeast.com). **We want to thank Xavier Lee and Mark Calvin for being our X-Force members while taunting social norms for marriage in Texas, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy for remembering to put on his mask while helping us script. Furthermore, we'd like to give a special thanks to Matt Shay for letting us play a cameo in his mundane, Peter-esque life. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons, and as always, to thank the Blue Tits.** Leave us a review on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m%C4%93m%C4%93-call/id1321771600?mt=2#) or at [memecallpodcast.com](memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts with us. [Paul Pascal](https://www.facebook.com/paul.pascal.5680899) [Wayne Valley](https://www.facebook.com/LingoBeastWayne) [@lingobeastwayne](https://twitter.com/lingobeastwayne) **For as little as $1 per episode you can support us on [Patreon](www.patreon.com/memecall), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.**

From the Korea where Chuck Norris learned to defeat all of mankind with martial arts, and from the state in which every court case ends in a roundhouse kick, this is MēMē Call. In this episode, we'll let Chuck Norris dissect us while we try to dissect him using memes, and we'll try to keep this episode as abnormal as a Texas cowboy who is also a martial arts master. [Show Notes](http://www.lingobeast.com/memecall/2018/05/09/017-chuck-norris-johnny-cash-air-police/) Get Plugged into MēMē Call. Join the [MēMē Call Republic](https://www.facebook.com/groups/memecall/?ref=bookmarks) on Facebook. Find out more about [Lingobeast LLC](lingobeast.com). **We want to thank Xavier Lee and Mark Calvin for being the pulled hair on the chest of MēMē Call, and we also want to thank Aidan Clancy for managing to submit a line here and there between binging 70's martial arts movies. We would be remiss if we didn't thank our patrons. And, last but not least, we absolutely have to thank the Blue Tits.** **Leave us a review on iTunes or at [memecallpodcast.com](memecallpodcast.com), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and share your thoughts on Chuck Norris with us….but not Carlos. Fuck him.** **For as little as $1 per episode you can support us on [Patreon](www.patreon.com/memecall), help keep the show going, and get access to patron-only content.**

A podcast for people interested in wild birds, primarily UK, but also covering Europe, USA, and Canada. In this week's episode Suzy talks about her birdwatching week. The featured birds are Blue Tits, Great Tits and Chickadees, and Suzy shares some emails from listeners. There is also a mystery sound challenge!     Be sure to subscribe!

From sunlight to sparrow hawks - Professors David Streeter and Chris Perrins track a woodland food chain.

Transcript -- From sunlight to sparrow hawks - Professors David Streeter and Chris Perrins track a woodland food chain.

From sunlight to sparrow hawks - Professors David Streeter and Chris Perrins track a woodland food chain.

Transcript -- From sunlight to sparrow hawks - Professors David Streeter and Chris Perrins track a woodland food chain.