Podcasts about Bromley

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger's proposal to pump stinking sewage from the Bromley Plant into the ocean without being fully treated has other interested parties baffled that he didn't consult with them first. Residents who live in the city's eastern suburbs have been plagued the foul odour since fire damaged the facility in 2021. And this year, the Bromley Pong has got markedly worse and started wafting across other parts of the city. Canterbury Regional Council issued Christchurch City Council with an abatement notice last week due to the stench. Timothy Brown has more.

Town bounced back from the disappointment of last week's defeat at Bristol Rovers with a statement win over an in form Notts County side at Meadow Lane. The panel begin by dissecting the team performance but also that of individuals such as the returning Jayden Sweeney and Maldini Kacurri and match winner Charles Vernam. The guys then give their thoughts on the controversial red card for County's Lee Ndlovu and the ongoing debate over young striker Judre Soonsup-Bell; is he doing a self-less job for the team or not doing enough to contribute in games?The conversation then moves on to recent interviews given by ex-Town players Max Crocombe and John McAtee and the surprising effect Grimsby has seemingly had on both of their careers before attentions turn to another potentially pivotal week ahead for The Mariners; Salford and Bromley fans Danny Shepherd and Andrew Miller helping preview back to back home games in Town's on going search of a play-off place.+++Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guests Helen Walker and George Mann.Subscribe to our mailing list for weekly bonus content - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com Intro / Outro music - "Weakness" by The Last Of The Wonder Kids - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss Continental's new Terra Competition all-road tyre. Only available in relatively narrow widths – by modern gravel standards – could it be that Continental simply doesn't believe wider tyres are faster? Following that, Jack and Simon discuss Microshift, its recently launched Advent MX mountain bike groupset, and whether it could be a sign of more to come on the road and gravel side of things. This week's ‘rant of the week' sees Simon tackling a subject close to his heart – the existence of too many rubbish kids bikes. Lastly, we end with last week's top story – a great piece by Warren Rossiter, about gravel's inability to settle on a wheel size (and why we probably shouldn't be too worried about it). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's guest is Lou Beckett, author of the Sunday Times bestselling book Lessons From A Default Parent.Fans of the Parenting Hell podcast will be very familiar with Lou, thanks to husband Rob Beckett mentioning her lots, but this time Lou is firmly in the spotlight in her own right. In her debut book, Lou explores the reality of being the “default parent” - the one who carries the invisible admin, the mental load, and the assumption of responsibility that very often falls to mums. We talk about what the term default parent actually means, why it happens (even in relationships with “one of the good ones”), and how easily it can chip away at your identity. Lou shares her experience of early motherhood, being at home with Rob's life seemingly carried on as usual, the mild resentment and sheer exhaustion that led to an argument in The Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley.We also chat about:Why the “I love my kids but…” caveat existsWhether maternity and paternity leave policies contribute to the imbalanceWhy modern parenting feels heavier than it used toAnd how to stop being the sole keeper of all the information in your houseLou's book Lessons From A Default Parent is out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Default-Parent-Surviving-Without/dp/024176291XYou can read Lou's blog here: https://louembeckett.co.ukAnd follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lou_em/If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Bromley joins Greg for a quick preview of today's Ashburton meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley laments Cannondale's decision to update the SuperSix EVO, rather than the SystemSix – a bike that's close to his heart. As ever, Simon is joined by faithful companion, Jack Luke, with the pair discussing Komoot's curious introduction of a ChatGPT-powered route creator. They then move onto last week's most read story on BikeRadar – a look into the challenges Basso faces as a bike brand manufacturing in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know human heart rates can slow down when time is spent around horses? This phenomenon can be harnessed through therapeutic riding offered to individuals who endure varying challenges. On this episode of the Tanner Impact podcast, we are joined by Dennis Bromley, Executive Director, and Nancy McMurtrey of Courage Reins, a Utah county based nonprofit organization that provides equine‑assisted therapeutic riding, mental health services, and natural horsemanship programs designed to support physical, emotional, and mental well‑being for children, teens, and adults. Tune in to learn more about the empowering environment where individuals can build confidence, improve communication, and experience meaningful personal growth with the assistance of horses and trained professionals.

Aaron Paul, Middlesbrough loans manager Tommy Smith & Bromley boss Andy Woodman discuss the top stories from the EFL. They react to Coventry going back above Boro at the top of the Championship. How does Michael O'Neill balance his new Blackburn job with trying to get Northern Ireland to the World Cup? Wigan appoint Gary Caldwell to replace Ryan Lowe, and what's the secret to success for League Two leaders Bromley? Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:35 Pre-match rituals, 03:25 Andy loving life at top of League Two, 08:40 Andy banned beer on the coach! 11:30 Andy on taking things from Arsenal, 14:15 Coventry go back above Middlesbrough, 19:00 Important to avoid the play-offs! 23:25 Andy reveals his penalty theory… 24:40 How does Michael O'Neill balance Blackburn with Northern Ireland? 27:40 Does it matter if you don't play ‘sexy' football? 31:55 Wigan appoint Gary Caldwell to replace Ryan Lowe 34:30 What's the Bromley secret to success? 37:30 Michael Cheek an old-school throwback5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1745 Qarabağ v Newcastle, Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal.

Greg catches up with Richard Bromley out of Motukarara to preview today's meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BikeRadar news podcast returns, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to unpack the biggest cycling tech stories of the week. They start with a first look at a new time trial bike spotted under Tadej Pogačar, which appears purpose-built for the Tour de France.  Next up is the Factor Monza. Offering much of the speed and ride feel of Factor's flagship models for a lower price, the pair break down whether this more affordable option still delivers the performance that matters. They then turn to two stories from the wider cycling world: an AI-powered Bradley Wiggins coaching service launching from £5 per month, and the announcement of a Lance Armstrong biopic made with his approval. Are virtual coaches the future - and should Armstrong's story be told on screen at all?  And finally Jack and Simon finish with last week's top story on BikeRadar.com and a rant of the week curtesy of Jack and a six-year-old Rapha jacket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christchurch City Councillor Yani Johanson thinks we should all pay a special levy when we buy tickets for all events at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium. And he won't be getting any argument from me. Yani can't believe the news today that a levy is only going to be charged on tickets for concerts by international artists. He says it is “inconceivable” the levy won't be charged for all events, including rugby matches and everything else that happens there, because he reckons it's only fair that all people who use the stadium help pay for its upkeep. No international acts have been announced yet but, apparently, there are going to be some announcements in the next few weeks. And when the tickets go on sale, the council's events company - Venues Ōtautahi - which is going to be running the stadium, is going to add a $5 levy to the ticket price. The money from the levy is going to be used to pay for the extra toilets and extra food and drink facilities that are going to be needed when they have these big concerts. So it sounds as if we might be queuing up for portaloos even though it's a new flash harry facility. The point Councillor Yani Johanson is making, is that anyone who wants to go to any event at the stadium should make the same contribution towards the running of the place. He says: “A lot of these people buy expensive tickets to these events and are subsidised by the ratepayers in Linwood, Bromley and Aranui. I don't think that is fair.” But the head of Venues Ōtautahi, Caroline Harvie-Teare, says it wouldn't be fair or right to charge a levy for all events. Her thinking is that if you or I are buying tickets to see the likes of Bruce Springsteen or Pink or the Rolling Stones, we're not going to give two-hoots about a $5 levy on top of the ticket price. But she says it would be a different story for some of the smaller-scale, community-type events that are also going to be held at the stadium. She says a levy on those types of events could put some people off and so they would be less viable. But what I would say to that, is that the stadium is not a charity and if events can't pay their way, then maybe they need to be held somewhere else. What's more, do you really think a $5 levy would put people off buying tickets to see the All Blacks or the Crusaders? Of course not. Do you think a $5 levy would put people off buying tickets to see the rugby league world cup double-header in October? Or the Black Ferns when they play here? So, of course, this levy should be added to the ticket prices for every event. Yani Johanson is spot on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's pod, Matt Davies-Adams, Adrian Clarke and Sam Parkin react to Watford's left field managerial appointment and the departure of Ryan Lowe from Wigan. There's plenty of praise for Middlesbrough after they go top of the Championship plus previews of Portsmouth v Sheffield United, Derby v Swansea, Reading v Wycombe and Bromley v Notts County. Add in some potential cupsets, predictions and a cracking tweet of the week and you've got a pod!Our partners Quinn Bet have an offer: you can get 50% back up to £25.  If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £25 (min 3 bets). Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | GambleAware.org | Gamble Responsibly” https://quinnbet.click/o/L5trHE?lpage=T4KU20

The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to dissect the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.  The pair kick things off with news of a new anti-doping technology that promises to catch more cheats. But it's been met with fierce resistance from the pro riders' union, and Simon reckons there are big flaws in the ITA's plan.  Next, the conversation turns to Campagnolo's future – can the iconic Italian brand ever win back mainstream success? From the case for a simple mechanical groupset to the realities of global pricing and shifting expectations, Simon and Jack debate what Campag needs to do to stay relevant in 2026 and beyond.  Finally, they take a look at Garmin's latest – and brightest – Varia radar light. Why have rear-view radars become so popular, and do you really need one on your bike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's a question for you: Was your first reaction to the news of sewage pumping into Wellington's water something along the lines of, “Oh well, these things happen”? I ask because I've spent the past 24 hours fighting the urge to wave this away as one of those unfortunate, unforeseen things that just happen from time to time. You know — mistakes happen. I'm glad I resisted that urge, because the latest information actually makes the situation far more concerning.The Moa Point facility is run by a private contractor, Veolia, and there have been years of warnings that it was non-compliant. Since January 2024 — two years ago — it has failed to meet compliance every single month except for two. That's a pretty poor record. The issues have included inappropriate discharges, odour problems, and repeated problems involving faecal bacteria. A review three years ago looked across all four water‑treatment plants Veolia runs in the Wellington region and found understaffing, inexperienced operators, and frontline teams being left to handle complex problems without executive support. Now, we don't yet know exactly what went wrong with the pipe yesterday. We don't know whether the long-running warnings had anything to do with the incident — whether, had the warnings been acted on, this might not have happened. We simply don't know. But what we do know is that what was happening at that facility wasn't good enough. And that brings me to our default reaction — mine, yours, everyone's — which seems to be giving councils a free pass. I don't know why we do that. Maybe it's because we're fair-minded people and try to be accommodating of others' mistakes. Maybe it's because councils are monopolies; if we don't like what they do, we have nowhere else to turn, so what's the point getting upset? So we end up lowering our standards to match the councils' low standards. But we shouldn't. Wellingtonians should be angry about this — just as Christchurch residents should be angry about the Bromley stench that has dragged on for years. Voting for “more competent” people probably won't fix it. It never does. What Wellingtonians, and everyone else, can do — and what the media can do — is get angry, get vocal, and shame the councils and their contractors into doing better. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christchurch community leader has made an emotional plea to the city's councillors to stop ignoring locals' concerns about the foul stench pouring from Bromley's sewage plant. It comes after some residents walked out of a fiery public meeting last night, frustrated by the council's inaction five years after fire damaged the plant, and as complaints about the odour continue to pour in. Anna Sargent reports.

Thousands of reports have flooded in about a vile, sickening smell coming from Christchurch's burnt out waste water treatment plant. The pong has plagued the suburb of Bromley and surrounding areas - since a fire there in 2021, but this latest bout of stench has confused the city council, who say the January rain should've improved the odour. Environment Canterbury said it has received more than 2000 reports through its Smelt-it Ap - some from as far away as Wigram, around 10 kilometres away. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Lisa Owen.

Bromley Residents have been left frustrated after a heated meeting with Christchurch City Council officials about the stench coming from a nearby wastewater treatment plant. Bromley resident Georgia Cooper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A bartender wrongly accused of stealing is to receive thousands in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed following a wage dispute.The 22-year-old is being awarded more than £4,000 after a judge found those running the Thomas Becket pub in Canterbury withheld her pay packet.Also in today's podcast, the leader of Kent County Council has written to the Home Office to ask for more funding for young asylum-seeking adults who have left care.KCC currently receives no government support for people the authority continues to look after for four years once they have reached the age of 21.The owners of the UK's most famous scenic railway have been challenged to justify their decision to close the ride before a panel of councillors.Dreamland announced last Tuesday that it was closing the century-old ride at the amusement park in Margate – you can hear from the Mayor of the town who wants them to appear before a scrutiny panel. Villagers have raised concerns about plans for a new housing estate saying they're coming “under attack”. It's after plans were put forward for the properties at Mountain Farm in Hamstreet. And in football, you can hear from Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth who is ready to make changes when they return to action this evening.The Gills visit Notts County on the back of a 4-1 humbling by leaders Bromley at Priestfield on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A young security guard who was seriously injured by a “wild” patient in a hospital ward fears she may never return to her job.Lou Wicks was attacked by an intoxicated man as she and her colleagues tried to restrain him in the emergency department of Maidstone Hospital.Also in today's podcast, a young man allegedly murdered on his 25th birthday has been described as a “beloved son” whose “memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him”.Robert Else was discovered with injuries consistent with stab wounds at a house in Eythorne last Thursday – one man has been arrested and charged. A family from Snodland say all their possessions and memories have been lost, after a devastating fire at their home.The blaze broke out in the property on Gassons Road a week ago – you can hear from dad Adam who says they've had to throw everything away even their son's toys. Campaigners near Gravesend say it's vital a stretch of greenbelt isn't lost to housing - as plans emerge for a new estate.Developers say they want to build 154 properties on agricultural land in Istead Rise – so far, more than 1,300 people have objected. And in football, Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted he let rip at half-time after a first-half horror show against Bromley on Saturday.He was fuming with his side's poor defending as the League 2 leaders raced into a 3-0 lead within 28 minutes at Priestfield before going on to complete a 4-1 victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark, Neil and Trevor went through a good week for the Alex, with 4 points from Bromley away and Colchester at home. The Railwaywomen were in Manchester on Sunday against FC United.There are two games to preview for this week, with the Bees Brief helping preview the Tuesday night game at Barnet and Sam helping us look ahead to Crawley on Saturday.We end with some transfer chat, ahead of the transfer window closing today!Click the link below to see the full range of our Railwaymen merchandise - If you would prefer names changing or a different colour shirt please reach out and we should be able to accommodate!https://the-railwaymen-podcast.teemill.com/You can also help the running of the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling this week.  The pair kick things off with the news that Chinese brand Quick Pro will supply iconic team,  Euskaltel-Euskadi, with bikes for 2026, before moving onto last week's most-read story – our overview of the Chinese brands you don't know about, but should.  Following the surprise news that Adidas has updated its road cycling shoes, Simon outlines the brand's curiously patchy history with the sport. We also discuss Strava's huge cull of ebike activities, before outlining the potential global ramifications of New Jersey's new ebike laws.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A murder investigation is continuing following the death of a 25-year-old man near Dover.Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Rose Gardens in Eythorne yesterday morning and a man in his 60s who knew the victim has been arrested. Hear from our reporter who has been at the scene.Also in today's podcast, business owners in Dover say the town's reputation is still suffering, 10 years after an immigration protest turned into a riot.Stones, bottles and bricks were thrown when far-right activists clashed with counter-demonstrators on this day in 2016.Our reporter Sam Lennon has been in the town to speak to people about their memories of the day and the lasting impact they think it has had.The Mayor of Margate is calling for Dreamland bosses to appear before a scrutiny committee after they decided to permanently close the Scenic Railway.It's the oldest rollercoaster in the UK - and the fourth oldest in the world.Reporter Gerry Warren has also been catching up with a man who used to work on the famous ride.In sport, it's a big game for Gillingham this weekend as the league leaders head to Priestfield.Bromley are six points clear at the top while the Gills are looking to make it three wins in a row after rediscovering some form.And, money is being made available to young people in Medway to help them get more involved in sport.Grants of £100 are going to be handed out to help them buy kit or equipment.It's the brain child of the Laurence Plummer foundation which was set up to support underprivileged children in the Town's. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The stench emitting from a faulty wastewater treatment plant in Christchurch has gotten worse in recent weeks. The smell, nicknamed, 'The Big Stink,' has been affecting Bromley for nearly 4 years, resulting in locals having to check wind direction before socialising outside or hanging washing. Community Advocate Stephen McPaike told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, 'It's just as bad as what happened when the fire happened, if not a little bit worse.' The council says it's going to be another week before they can get it back under control. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk about déjà vu. The smell from the burnt-out wastewater treatment plant at Bromley has been a shocker this week and people have had a gutsful. City councillor Yani Johanson says making people wait for another three years is totally unacceptable and the council needs to get it sorted sooner. I think it's ridiculous that it has taken over four years for the problem to still exist. I agree that it should be fixed sooner. But I don't have any hope of that happening. Because the council has cocked this up from the outset and seems incapable of doing it any faster. Which tells me that it has learnt next to nothing. Remember it did the big mea culpa and admitted that, at the very least, it could have communicated better with people living in the area? And how it was going to do a better job blah blah blah. Right from the start, the council had this “we know best” attitude and was very dismissive of people's concerns. And it's still at it. It's doing a very good job of explaining why it's so bad this week - that the recent heavy rain seems to be behind it. Which is all very well. But, as I've said many times, people don't care what you know - until they know that you care. And I don't see the council showing too much care. Did you see the council guy on the news last night go all sheep-ish when he was asked about compo or support for people living with the stench? But it's not just Bromley that's affected. I was in Mairehau yesterday and the smell was really bad. But I'm not living with it all the time. Unlike Gaylene Ratima. She lives in Bromley and she woke up at 4 o'clock the other morning thinking the dog had done something on the carpet. She soon realised that the rotten egg smell had nothing to do with the dog and that it was coming from outside the house. It was the stench from the wastewater treatment plant seeping-in through the windows and doors - which were all closed. Imagine what that must be like. In fact, she reckons the smell this week is worse than it was after the treatment plant fire back in November 2021. Which is why councillor Yani Johanson is saying today that making people wait for another three years for the smell problem to be fixed is totally unacceptable and the council needs to get it sorted sooner. As he points out - the way things are going, it's going to take longer than it took to build the new One New Zealand stadium. The fire was in November 2021 - over four years ago - and the council's going to take another three years to fix it. Totally unacceptable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the extreme cost of sauce for petrol station pies, loud trucks driving in residential areas, and the awful smell from Bromley. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More title race twists and turns in the WSL! Manchester City extended their lead at the top - despite a great performance from London City - while Rachel was dancing along to a brass band's rendition of the Spice Girls and Chloe bumping into a two-time Ballon d'Or winner over a coffee. Just your usual afternoon at Bromley!Elsewhere, Arsenal impressed in their controlling win over Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham got some vital points and we look ahead to the Champions Cup - sparkly trophies and mild controversy included!Follow us on X, Instagram, BlueSky and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United make it two statement wins under Michael Carrick — but are they really back? Arsenal's lead at the top is down to four points after a 3–2 defeat at the Emirates… so why were fans booing a team still top of the table?Elsewhere, Liverpool's unbeaten run ends in chaos at Bournemouth, Chelsea and the chasing pack keep the race for Europe wide open, and pressure grows on Tottenham and Crystal Palace towards the bottom.Plus, two strikers thriving in very different worlds: Alyson Rudd visits Bromley to meet League Two's unlikely star Michael Cheek, and Hamzah Khaliq-Loonat travels to Germany to decode Harry Kane.Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BikeRadar podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling. With the Tour Down Under kicking off the WorldTour season in Australia, pro racing is back. The race once again opened with a road bike time trial, which Simon thinks is fantastic. Jack and Simon are less enamoured with Van Rysel's recently revealed FTP2 concept e-road bike, however. Having caught plenty of attention online, Simon explains why he thinks it shows Van Rysel doesn't understand what bike racing is really all about. Following this is the news that Canyon is looking to cut 320 jobs from its workforce – is this simply a post-COVID correction or a sign of something worse? For our rant of the week Jack and Simon discuss 32in wheels – the bike industry seems convinced, but we're not so sure. We finish up with last week's top tech story, which was the Aerobag airbag for cyclists. Spotted by Jack at the Velofollies trade show in Belgium, it does exactly what it says on the tin, and apparently already has backing from a WorldTour team. Is this the future of cycling safety? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simon break down what the rescue of Russell & Bromley by Next really signals for the British high street, why consolidation is accelerating, and what it means for heritage brands.They also explore:Why the UK may be heading toward a three-giant retail landscapeA standout Valentine's campaign from Thortful and how physical products stay relevant in a digital ageThe return of fashion founder Nina Hopkins with her new ready-to-wear label Sam DateWhy fashion careers aren't linear — and why that matters for the next generation of retail talentA first look at www.Keynotely.ai , a new “Spotify for keynotes” built to preserve human intelligence in a world dominated by AIThis conversation blends retail strategy, brand storytelling, fashion innovation, and the future of knowledge sharing — with practical insights for anyone building, selling, or advising retail brands in the UK and beyond.

Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell on League One and Two review on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.The panel look at Lincoln City's impressive recent run and their place in the League One promotion race, Huddersfield's appointment of Liam Manning, Peterborough's surge and whether Jon Brady can save Port Vale.Then it's onto League Two and the flying form of Bromley, whether MK Dons can kick on, whether Steve Evans can keep Bristol Rovers in the EFL and Barrow hiring Paul Gallagher.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Former Huddersfield captain Tommy Smith joins Aaron and Jobi to chat the EFL's biggest headlines. Tommy talks about his former club after the sacking of Lee Grant and subsequent appointment of former Norwich boss Liam Manning. They also discuss Eric Ramsay's start at West Brom - are they in trouble and is he the man to turn their fortunes around? What's the latest with Josh Sargent at Norwich - will he be allowed to leave the club this month? And at the top of League 2, they discuss whether Swindon Town or Salford City can catch Bromley.TIME CODES:02:20 - Huddersfield 14:35 - West Brom 26:50 - Josh Sargent at Norwich 29:40 - League 2 37:45 - EFL Hard Men Squad 44:55 - 72Plus/72Minus

Highlights from the rest of the English Football League.   Coventry are now focused on winning the championship and gaining promotion with a six point lead but there are a lot of surprising clubs in the top 6. Cardiff also has a six point lead in Lg 1 but Lincoln and Stockport had the funnier stories of the weekend. Would you know it Bromley also have a six point lead in Lg 2, as it would appear Accy and Tranmere are going to be safe.   For Premier League action, we cover EVERY match www.Dufootballshow.com Grab a drink and enjoy! Support the bar tab and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow   Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootballshow

Jason Pittock takes us on a journey around the globe, from the leafy London suburbs of Bromley, to the windswept coast of Argentina, and then onward to the very heart of darkness, Bruce Hales' personal interrogation chamber, inside the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church's Australian HQ. Here the so called “Man of God” with the help of his evil sons, “smashes” Jason, in an attempt to render him subject, blindly obedient, and thus “useful” to the cult. This proves to be a momentous and decisive moment in Jason's life, but not in the way that the Elect Vessel intended.But no spoilers – dive right into this visceral and shockingly candid interview to see what happened next.Link for insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s6w00wcxs7j6hejhzl7n2/45000-158.mp4?rlkey=dpx1nmuach8d5o5s7m8g9b6z7&st=304t2nry&dl=0To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4GhNv1hZp6tjfLyA4s6PMu?si=Gs5euyWpT4y7lOS8OTe4XAPreston Down Trust Decision-https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commission-publishes-report-on-the-preston-down-trustAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=drive_linkIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

Britain's education system stands accused of failing to prepare young people for careers by Neil Clifford, Chief Executive of Kurt Geiger. He tells Will Bain in this episode of BBI that the current education system is "not really fit for purpose" in preparing people for life after education. His own school journey saw him leave with a single O-level in art, achieved by drawing a Dunlop Green Flash trainer that he now keeps displayed in his office. The spurred him on to create the Kurt Geiger Academy, a government-recognised educational institution built within the company's London HQ.Clifford questions the usefulness of teaching history in school and wonders if the emphasis on mathematics - championed by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - is wise, seeing as "we can't out mathematics India or China". Instead he says the UK should focus on sectors where it maintains global leadership, pointing to creative industries as areas where Britain would be World Champions. Clifford describes how the company has moved from a struggling British shoe retailer into an international fashion company. The brand has undergone a dramatic shift, with American operations now generating 70% of sales from handbags rather than shoes and individual stores producing twice the profit per square foot compared to UK locations. This was a move that saved the company as he says the COVID-19 pandemic brought the company within weeks of bankruptcy, with profits collapsing from £41 million in 2019 to just £6 million.Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones00:00 Fliss Hannah and Will Bain introduces the episode 01:31 Neil Clifford interview begins 02:46 Kurt Geiger's transformation from shoes to handbags 05:18 ADHD and dyslexia impact 07:52 Failed attempts at handbags and US expansion 09:30 Strategy acceleration during pandemic 11:29 Trump tariffs discussion 15:34 UK vs international growth 20:03 50% higher conversion in US stores 23:21 Russell and Bromley discussion 24:05 One O-level in art 27:26 Academy origins from COVID 29:45 Education system "not fit for purpose" 35:37 UK hasn't grown in 10 years 35:54 - Brexit: "wasted 10 years"

It's Monday 19th January and in this evening's show we react to yet another gut wrenching injury defeat and yet another inept refereeing decision contributing to our downfall at Oakwell, as the ‘Pool lose their fourth straight game in a row to leave us just one place above the dreaded drop zone. Joel RandallAttacking midfielder signed by Evo for Bolton in Jan 2025 for a rumoured million plus deal. 15 in 82 for Posh, 2 in 25 for Bolton with numerous assists. So last two seasons 56 starts, 15 goals and 9 assists. In for Bowler?Kamarl GrantThe 22-year-old spent last season on loan in League Two with Bromley and made 40 league appearances. Four for Millwall this seasonStarting XIFirst Half8 CJ fizzies one into the box just cleared eight minutes15 Honeyman slip CJ in again but just can't get on the end of the cross19 big mess for Barnsley Phillips shanks wide after ball in from the left Cleary. First clear chance of the match24 Bloxham blasts straight at the keeper after being slipped in by Fletcher took too many touches. Big miss27 passes straight to David Mcgoldrick38 Bland cynically brings down Casey, not booked, no red. 41 Fletcher slips Bloxham in a tight angle who fires one into near post, well saved by gkSecond Half45 Bland subbed at half time LOL49 Kelly skies an absolute sitter, free in the box. 60. Bit of pressure for Pool, not creating much though72 dangerous ball whipped I n by Evans but no one on the end of it73 GOAL! Fletcher picks pocket of defender, one two with Honeyman and slips it in. 15 in last 18 All Pool now, Pool looking a lot better with Honeyman in the CAMFletcher being pulled twice in the box but ref giving nothing 90 Fletch pulled in box again after ball into box from EnnisMOMPlayer RatingsUpcoming fixturesNorthampton (h)Stockport (h)Luton (a)Huddersfield (a)Plymouth (h)Mansfield (h)Bolton (a)Lincoln (a)AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears' by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley are back again to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling.  Following last week's episode about the leaked Cannondale CAAD14, we received a tip off about an amazing value Giant road bike that's not for sale in the UK or US. Luckily, the internet knows no bounds and we've got all the details you need to know about it.  The two then discuss SRAM's new range of Red AXS cranks, which come in lengths down to a tiny 150mm – and whether that's something anyone should be interested in.  Likewise, should you care about Presta valve alternatives? Simon did some testing with BBB's new CoreCap valves, and has some thoughts to share.  Lastly, Jack and Simon discuss the reaction to the leaked Cannondale CAAD14 and why aluminium race bikes can make sense for a lot of riders, even if they're technically not as ‘optimised' as carbon bikes can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the week's biggest tech stories in cycling. First up is the news that Cannondale's CAAD14 has leaked. The highly anticipated aluminium road bike looks like it might be about to launch imminently, and we've got all the details you need to know. Following this, Jack and Simon discuss BBB's intriguing new CoreCap Presta valve adaptors, and the news that Rose bikes has re-entered the UK market. This week's rant of the week sees Simon bemoan the proliferation of subscription services in cycling and general life. Hardly an original thought, but he does have some concerns about where all this might be heading. Finally, we finish on our top story from the Christmas period – a piece by freelance writer, Charlie Allenby, about whether an enormous VO2 Max is enough to be a pro cyclist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coventry did not have a good Christmas – is it a slip or the rot setting in?Ipswich and Watford by contrast had a bumper Christmas. With the squad at their disposal Ipswich look ominous and despite a slow start Wrexham are now only a point below the play offs in ninth.In League One, much to Tom's delight it's hard to look past Lincoln City who beat Cardiff, Stockport, Huddersfield and Peterborough over Christmas…can they really stay the course? At the bottom Rotherham are on an awful slide – is there any way back for the Millers?Hats off to Bromley in League Two, but Walsall…not again surely!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday's postponement of Newport County vs Tranmere threw into disarray our podcast release plan for a review of the New Year week double-header! But we wanted to make the transition back to work on Monday easier for you, so here's a short pod anyway. Ed speaks to 1912 Exiles debutants Logan and Fab to get their review of the New Year's Day loss to Bromley, and then the panel consider County's transfer business so far and where the biggest gaps remain.Happy New Year to all listeners. Be sure to get 2026 off to a bang by leaving a nice review wherever you get your podcasts - and if you fancy being on an episode, drop us a line via your social media platform of choice. Thanks as always to Tinty & The Bucket Hats for letting us use Discoland as our theme tune, and to the Riverside Sports Bar (the home of great sport and burgers in Newport) for their support of the pod.We'll be back in a few weeks' time - but until then, look after yourselves and each other, and above all Keep It County! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's Christmas! And we're pretty terrible. We discuss Bromley and games to come. Our poor form and how it doesn't feel like it's turning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Copley alongside Taff, Bowers and Bromley for a live Sunderland Q&A as we reflect on the Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle United and look ahead to the next Premier League test against Brighton.We'll break down the key talking points from derby day, standout performances, fan reaction and what the result means for Sunderland moving forward, before turning attention to Brighton and the challenges ahead.Get involved in the chat, send in your questions and have your say on Sunderland's latest talking points.

WhoMike Giorgio, Vice President and General Manager of Stowe Mountain, VermontRecorded onOctober 8, 2025About StoweClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Vail Resorts, which also owns:Located in: Stowe, VermontYear founded: 1934Pass affiliations:* Epic Pass: unlimited access* Epic Local Pass: unlimited access with holiday blackouts* Epic Northeast Value Pass: 10 days with holiday blackouts* Epic Northeast Midweek Pass: 5 midweek days with holiday blackouts* Access on Epic Day Pass All and 32 Resort tiers* Ski Vermont 4 Pass – up to one day, with blackouts* Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passport – 3 days, with blackoutsClosest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Smugglers' Notch (ski-to or 40-ish-minute drive in winter, when route 108 is closed over the notch), Bolton Valley (:45), Cochran's (:50), Mad River Glen (:55), Sugarbush (:56)Base elevation: 1,265 feet (at Toll House double)Summit elevation: 3,625 feet (top of the gondola), 4,395 feet at top of Mt. MansfieldVertical drop: 2,360 feet lift-served, 3,130 feet hike-toSkiable acres: 485Average annual snowfall: 314 inchesTrail count: 116 (16% beginner, 55% intermediate, 29% advanced)Lift count: 12 (1 eight-passenger gondola, 1 six-passenger gondola, 1 six-pack, 3 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple, 2 doubles, 2 carpets)Why I interviewed himThere is no Aspen of the East, but if I had to choose an Aspen of the East, it would be Stowe. And not just because Aspen Mountain and Stowe offer a similar fierce-down, with top-to-bottom fall-line zippers and bumpy-bumps spliced by massive glade pockets. Not just because each ski area rises near the far end of densely bunched resorts that the skier must drive past to reach them. Not just because the towns are similarly insular and expensive and tucked away. Not just because the wintertime highway ends at both places, an anachronistic act of surrender to nature from a mechanized world accustomed to fencing out the seasons. And not just because each is a cultural stand-in for mechanized skiing in a brand-obsessed, half-snowy nation that hates snow and is mostly filled with non-skiers who know nothing about the activity other than the fact that it exists. Everyone knows about Aspen and Stowe even if they'll never ski, in the same way that everyone knows about LeBron James even if they've never watched basketball.All of that would be sufficient to make the Stowe-is-Aspen-East argument. But the core identity parallel is one that threads all these tensions while defying their assumed outcome. Consider the remoteness of 1934 Stowe and 1947 Aspen, two mountains in the pre-snowmaking, pre-interstate era, where cutting a ski area only made sense because that's where it snowed the most. Both grew in similar fashion. First slowly toward the summit with surface lifts and mile-long single chairs crawling up the incline. Then double chairs and gondolas and snowguns and detachable chairlifts. A ski area for the town evolves into a ski area for the world. Hotels a la luxe at the base, traffic backed up to the interstate, corporate owners and $261 lift tickets.That sounds like a formula for a ruined world. But Stowe the ski area, like Aspen Mountain the ski area, has never lost its wild soul. Even buffed out and six-pack equipped and Epic Pass-enabled, Stowe remains a hell of a mountain, one of the best in New England, one of my favorite anywhere. With its monster snowfalls, its endless and perfectly spaced glades, its never-groomed expert zones, its sprawling footprint tucked beneath the Mansfield summit, its direct access to rugged and forbidding backcountry, Stowe, perhaps the most western-like mountain in the East, remains a skier's mountain, a fierce and humbling proving ground, an any-skier's destination not because of its trimmings, but because of the Christmas tree itself.Still, Stowe will never be Aspen, because Stowe does not sit at 8,000 feet and Stowe does not have three accessory ski areas and Stowe the Town does not grid from the lift base like Aspen the Town but rather lies eight miles down the road. Also Stowe is owned by Vail Resorts, and can you just imagine? But in a cultural moment that assumes ski area ruination-by-the-consolidation-modernization-mega-passification axis-of-mainstreaming, Aspen and Stowe tell mirrored versions of a more nuanced story. Two ski areas, skinned in the digital-mechanical infrastructure that modernity demands, able to at once accommodate the modern skier and the ancient mountain, with all of its quirks and character. All of its amazing skiing.What we talked aboutStowe the Legend; Vail Resorts' leadership carousel; ascending to ski area leadership without on-mountain experience; Mount Brighton, Michigan and Midwest skiing; struggles at Paoli Peaks, Indiana; how the Sunrise six-pack upgrade of the old Mountain triple changed the mountain; whether the Four Runner quad could ever become a six-pack; considering the future of the Lookout Double and Mansfield Gondola; who owns the land in and around the ski area; whether Stowe has terrain expansion potential; the proposed Smugglers' Notch gondola connection and whether Vail would ever buy Smuggs; “you just don't understand how much is here until you're here”; why Stowe only claims 485 acres of skiable terrain; protecting the Front Four; extending Stowe's season last spring; snowmaking in a snowbelt; the impact and future of paid parking; on-mountain bed-base potential; Epic Friend 50 percent off lift tickets; and Stowe locals and the Epic Pass.What I got wrongOn detailsI noted that one of my favorite runs was not a marked run at all: the terrain beneath the Lookout double chair. In fact, most of the trail beneath this mile-plus-long lift is a market run called, uh, “Lookout.” So I stand corrected. However, the trailmap makes this full-throttle, narrow bumper – which feels like skiing on a rising tide – look wide, peaceful, and groomable. It is none of those things, at least for its first third or so.On skiable acres* I said that Killington claimed “like 1,600 acres” of terrain – the exact claimed number is 1,509 acres.* I said that Mad River Glen claimed far fewer skiable acres than it probably could, but I was thinking of an out-of-date stat. The mountain claims just 115 acres of trails – basically nothing for a 2,000-vertical-foot mountain, but also “800 acres of tree-skiing access.” The number listed on the Pass Smasher Deluxe is 915 acres.On season closingsI intimated that Stowe had always closed the third weekend in April. That appears to be mostly true for the past two-ish decades, which is as far back as New England Ski History has records. The mountain did push late once, however, in 2007, and closed early during the horrible no-snow winter of 2011-12 (April 1), and the Covid-is-here-to-kill-us-all shutdown of 2020 (March 14).On doing better prepI asked whether Stowe had considered making its commuter bus free, but it, um, already is. That's called Reeserch, Folks.On lift ticket ratesI claimed that Stowe's top lift ticket price would drop from $239 last year to $235 this coming season, but that's inaccurate. Upon further review, the peak walk-up rate appears to be increasing to $261 this coming winter:Which means Vail's record of cranking Stowe lift ticket rates up remains consistent:On opening hoursI said that the lifts at Stowe sometimes opened at “7:00 or 7:30,” but the earliest ski lift currently opens at 8:00 most mornings (the Over Easy transit gondola opens at 7:30). The Fourrunner quad used to open at 7:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays. I'm not sure when mountain ops changed that. Here's the lift schedule clipped from the circa 2018 trailmap:On Mount Brighton, Michigan's supposed trashheap legacyI'd read somewhere, sometime, that Mount Brighton had been built on dirt moved to make way for Interstate 96, which bores across the state about a half mile north of the ski area. The timelines match, as this section of I-96 was built between 1956 and '57, just before Brighton opened in 1960. This circa 1962 article from The Livingston Post, a local paper, fails to mention the source of the dirt, leaving me uncertain as to whether or not the hill is related to the highway:Why you should ski StoweFrom my April 10 visit last winter, just cruising mellow, low-angle glades nearly to the base:I mean, the place is just:I love it, Man. My top five New England mountains, in no particular order, are Sugarbush, Stowe, Jay, Smuggs, and Sugarloaf. What's best on any given day depends on conditions and crowding, but if you only plan to ski the East once, that's your list.Podcast NotesOn Stowe being the last 1,000-plus-vertical-foot Vermont ski area that I featured on the podYou can view the full podcast catalogue here. But here are the past Vermont eps:* Killington & Pico – 2019 | 2023 | 2025* Stratton 2024* Okemo 2023* Middlebury Snowbowl 2023* Mount Snow 2020 | 2023* Bromley 2022* Jay Peak 2022 | 2020* Smugglers' Notch 2021* Bolton Valley 2021* Hermitage Club 2020* Sugarbush 2020 with current president John Hammond | 2020 with past owner Win Smith* Mad River Glen 2020* Magic Mountain 2019 | 2020* Burke 2019On Stowe having “peers, but no betters” in New EnglandWhile Stowe doesn't stand out in any one particular statistical category, the whole of the place stacks up really well to the rest of New England - here's a breakdown of the 63 public ski areas that spin chairlifts across the six-state region:On the Front Four ski runsThe “Front Four” are as synonymous with Stowe as the Back Bowls are with Vail Mountain or Corbet's Couloir is with Jackson Hole. These Stowe trails are steep, narrow, double-plus-fall-line bangers that, along with Castlerock at Sugarbush and Paradise at Mad River Glen, are among the most challenging runs in New England.The problem is determining which of the double-blacks spiderwebbing off the top of Fourrunner are part of the Front Four. Officially, the designation has always bucketed National, Liftline, Goat, and Starr together, but Bypass, Haychute, and Lookout could sub in most days. Credit to Stowe for keeping these wild trails intact for going on a century, but what I said about them “not being for the masses” on the podcast wasn't quite accurate, as the lower portions of many - especially Liftline - are wide, often groomed, and not particularly treacherous. The best end-to-end trail is Goat, which is insanely steep and narrow up top. Here's part of Goat's middle-to-lower section, which is mellower but a good portrayal of New England bumpy, exposed-dirt-and-rocks gnar, especially at the :19 mark:The most glorious ego boost (or ego check) is the few hundred vertical feet of Liftline directly below Fourrunner. Sound on for scrapey-scrape:When the cut trails get icy, you can duck into the adjacent glades, most of which are unmarked but skiable. Here, I bailed into the trees skier's left of Starr to escape the ice rink:On Vail Resorts' leadership shufflesTwelve of Vail's 37 North American ski areas began the 2024-25 ski season with a different leader than they ended the 2023-24 ski season with. This included five of the company's New England resorts, including Stowe. Giorgio, in fact, became the ski area's third general manager in three winters, and the fourth since Vail acquired the ski area in 2017. I asked Giorgio about this, as a follow up to a similar set of questions I'd laid out for Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz in August:I may be overthinking this, but check this out: between 2017 and 2024, Vail Resorts changed leadership at its North American ski areas more than 70 times - the yellow boxes below mark a new president-general-manager equivalent (red boxes indicate that Vail did not yet own the ski area):To reset my thinking here: I can't say that this constant leadership shuffle is inherently dysfunctional, and most Vail Resorts employees I speak with appreciate the company's upward-mobility culture. And I consistently find Vail's mountain leaders - dozens of whom I have hosted on this podcast - to be smart, earnest, and caring. However, it's hard to imagine that the constant turnover in top management isn't at least somewhat related to Vail Resorts' on-the-ground reputational issues, truncated seasons at non-core ski areas (see Paoli Peaks section below), and general sense that the company's arc of investment bends toward its destination resorts.On Peak ResortsVail purchased all of Peak Resorts, including Mount Snow, where Giorgio worked, in 2019. Here's that company's growth timeline:On Vernon Valley-Great GorgeThe ski area now known as Mountain Creek was Vernon Valley-Great Gorge until 1997. Anyone who grew up in the area still calls the joint by its legacy name.On Paoli Peaks versus Perfect NorthMy hope is that if I complain enough about Paoli Peaks, Vail will either invest enough in snowmaking to tranform it into a functional ski area or sell it. Here are the differences between Paoli's season lengths since 2013 as compared to Perfect North, its competitor that is the only other active ski area in the state:What explains this longstanding disparity, which certainly predates Vail's 2019 acquisition of the ski area? Paoli does sit southwest of Perfect North, but its base is 200 feet higher (600 feet, versus 400 for Perfect), so elevation doesn't explain it. Perfect does benefit from a valley location, which, longtime GM Jonathan Davis told me a few years back, locks in the cold air and supercharges snowmaking. The simplest answer, however, is probably the correct one: Perfect North has built one of the most impressive snowmaking systems on the planet, and they use it aggressively, cranking more than 200 guns at once. At peak operations, Perfect can transform from green grass to skiable terrain in just a couple of days.So yes, Perfect has always been a better operation than Paoli. But check this out: Paoli's performance as compared to Perfect's has been considerably worse in the five full seasons of Vail Resorts' ownership (excluding 2019-20), than in the six seasons before, with Perfect besting Paoli to open by an average of 21 days before Vail arrived, and by 31 days after. Perfect's seasons lasted an average of 25 days longer than Paoli's before Vail arrived, and 38 days longer after:Yes, Paoli is a uniquely challenged ski area, but I'm confident that someone can do a better job running this place than Vail has been doing since 2019. Certainly, that someone could be Vail, which has the resources and institutional knowledge to transform this, or any ski area, into a center of SnoSportSkiing excellence. So far, however, they have declined to do so, and I keep thinking of what Davis, Perfect North's longtime GM, said on the pod in 2022: “If Vail doesn't want [its ski areas in Indiana and Ohio], we'll take them!”On the 2022 Sunrise Six replacement for the tripleIn 2022, Stowe replaced the Mountain triple chair, which sat up a flight of steep steps from the parking lot, with the at-grade Sunrise six-pack. It was the kind of big-time lift upgrade that transforms the experience of an entire ski area for everyone, whether they use the new lift or not, by pulling skiers toward a huge pod of underutilized terrain and away from longtime alpha lifts Fourrunner and the Mansfield Gondola.On Fourrunner as a vert machineStowe's Fourruner high-speed quad is one of the most incredible lifts in American skiing, a lightspeed-fast base-to-summit, 2,040-vertical-foot monster with direct access to some of the best terrain west of A-Basin.The highest vert total in my 54-day 2024-25 ski season came (largely) courtesy of this lift - and I only skied five-and-a-half hours:On Stowe-Smuggs proximity and the proposed gondola and a long drive in winterAdventurous skiers can skin or hike across the top of Stowe's Spruce Peak and ski down into the Smugglers' Notch ski area. An official ski trail once connected them, and Smuggs proposed a gondola connector a couple of years back. If Vail were to purchase sprawling Smuggs, a Canyons-Park City mega-connection – while improbable given local environmental lobbies -could instantly transform Stowe into one of the largest ski areas in the East.On Jay Peak's big snowmaking upgradesI referenced big offseason snowmaking upgrades for water-challenged (but natural-snow blessed), Jay Peak. I was referring to this:This season brings an over $1.5M snowmaking upgrade that's less about muscle and more about brains. We've added 49 brand new HKD Low E air-water snowmaking guns—32 on Queen's Highway and 17 on Perry Merrill. These aren't your drag-'em-out, hook-'em-up, hope-it's-cold-enough kind of guns. They're fixed in place for the season and far more efficient, using much less compressed air than the ones they replace. Translation: better snow, less energy.On Perry Merrill, things get even slicker. We've installed HKD Klik automated hydrants that come with built-in weather stations. The second temps hit 28 degrees wetbulb, these hydrants kick on automatically and adjust the flow as the mercury drops. No waiting, no guesswork, no scrambling the crew. The end result? Those key connecting trails between Tramside and Stateside get covered faster, which means you can ski from one side to the other—or straight back to your condo—without having to hop on a shuttle with your boots still buckled. …It's all part of a bigger 10-year snowmaking plan we're rolling out—more automation, better efficiency, and ultimately, better snow for you to ski and ride on.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Simeon Gholam is joined by Ben Tozer and Dave Edwards on League One and Two review on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.The panel look at Cardiff's impressive season so far, Port Vale's struggles in League One, Wycombe's rise under Michael Duff and what the expectations are for Northampton Town.Then it's onto League Two and Swindon's promotion challenge, Christian Fuchs' appointment at Newport, Bromley's brilliant run and Harrogate's dip.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to Coventry going 10 points clear. They also have their say on Middlesbrough appointing Kim Hellberg. Should Tonda Eckert be given the Southampton job permanently? Stevenage top League One, Bromley are up into the League Two automatics and Christian Fuchs is in at bottom club Newport. Plus, we're now looking for your top EFL ‘hard men' - send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:20 Coventry go 10 points clear 09:10 Middlesbrough appoint Kim Hellberg 12:10 Southampton interim Tonda Eckert wins again 16:50 Peterborough win first four under Luke Williams 18:05 Charlton suddenly shipping goals 21:30 The search for EFL hard men begins 26:35 Bromley up into League Two automatics 30:45 Christian Fuchs in at bottom club Newport 33:40 Fearing for Bristol Rovers after seven league defeats 34:50 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Arsenal v Bayern Munich, Wed 2000 PSG v Tottenham on Sports Extra, Thu 1745 Feyenoord v Celtic on Sports Extra, Thu 2000 Rangers v Sporting Braga on Sports Extra, Thu 2000 Aberdeen v Noah on Sports Extra 2.

In this week's episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss this week's biggest tech stories in cycling. Kicking things off is the news that while hi-vis clothing may not be the secret to staying safe while riding, biomotion could be. Next up, the two discuss Schmolke's new TLO 50 wheelset, which is claimed to be the lightest aero disc brake wheelset in the world, and Garmin's latest software updates for its Edge bike computers. For our ‘rant of the week', Jack and Simon bemoan the UK government's rumoured intention to cap the value of Cycle to Work purchases, due to concerns some are taking advantage of the scheme to buy “luxury leisure” bikes. Finally, we finish with our top story from last week – which was a feature on the Core sensor, a body temperature sensor used by the likes of Tadej Pogačar and other pro cyclists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the lads are locked in with poker player, PartyPoker Live ambassador and football podcaster Natalie Bromley. In what is an eclectic episode, the trio buzz around lots of poker stories. Bromley brings her vast experience as a broadcaster and pundit as they discuss the performances of women at the recent NAPT and how it is cementing the idea that 2025 is the biggest year ever for women in poker. The blink and you missed it Doug Polk heads up clash with Ossi ‘Monarch' Ketola is analysed as David asks whether someone like Ketola should be platformed. The disappointing ‘No Limit' documentary is reviewed. The trio also grapple with the busy December live schedule, including EPT Prague, The WPT World Championship and the PartyPoker Live London. Dara also previews his upcoming poker course on multi-way spots, David leaks WPT Global's partnership with the Dublin Poker Festival in February and Nataly talks about her Hearts of Queens charity and its upcoming Christmas appeal.

In this week's news show, Jake Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley for an indoor cycling special. Kicking things off, the duo discuss recent comments made by MyWhoosh's director of esports and game operations, who said he believes the days of real-world bike racing could be numbered. They then move onto the strangest indoor cycling tech of all time, including bike treadmills to €14,000 indoor bikes made from glass and wood. Next up, George Scott is joined by Stephan Neusser, a sports scientist and coach who works for Rouvy, to discuss the fundamentals of indoor training and how to ensure you're not burning out this winter. Lastly, Simon teases the results of his most recent smart trainer group test and tells Jack why £500 or $600 is the most any of needs to spend on a new trainer nowadays. Thank you to Rouvy for sponsoring this episode of the BikeRadar podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take 20% off an annual Storm subscription through 10/22/2025 to receive 100% of the newsletter's content. Thank you for your support of independent ski journalism.WhoPhill Gross, owner, and Mike Solimano, CEO of Killington and Pico, VermontRecorded onJuly 10, 2025About KillingtonClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Phill Gross and teamLocated in: Killington, VermontYear founded: 1958Pass affiliations: Ikon Pass: 5 or 7 combined days with PicoReciprocal partners: Pico access is included on all Killington passesClosest neighboring ski areas: Pico (:12), Saskadena Six (:39), Okemo (:40), Quechee (:44), Ascutney (:55), Storrs (:59), Harrington Hill (:59), Magic (1:00), Whaleback (1:02), Sugarbush (1:04), Bromley (1:04), Middlebury Snowbowl (1:08), Arrowhead (1:10), Mad River Glen (1:11)Base elevation: 1,165 feet at Skyeship BaseSummit elevation: 4,142 feet at top of K-1 gondola (hike-to summit of Killington Peak at 4,241 feet)Vertical drop: 2,977 feet lift-served, 3,076 hike-toSkiable Acres: 1,509Average annual snowfall: 250 inchesTrail count: 155 (43% advanced/expert, 40% intermediate, 17% beginner)Lift count: 20 (2 gondolas, 2 six-packs, 4 high-speed quads, 5 fixed-grip quads, 2 triples, 1 double, 1 platter, 3 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Killington's lift fleet; Killington plans to replace the Snowdon triple with a fixed-grip quad for the 2026-27 ski season)History: from New England Ski HistoryAbout PicoClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Phill Gross and teamLocated in: Mendon, VermontYear founded: 1934Pass affiliations: Ikon Pass: 5 or 7 combined days with KillingtonReciprocal partners: Pico access is included on all Killington passes; four days Killington access included on Pico K.A. PassClosest neighboring ski areas: Killington (:12), Saskadena Six (:38), Okemo (:38), Quechee (:42), Ascutney (:53), Storrs (:57), Harrington Hill (:55), Magic (:58), Whaleback (1:00), Sugarbush (1:01), Bromley (1:00), Middlebury Snowbowl (1:01), Mad River Glen (1:07), Arrowhead (1:09)Base elevation: 2,000 feetSummit elevation: 3,967 feetVertical drop: 1,967 feetSkiable Acres: 468Average annual snowfall: 250 inchesTrail count: 58 (36% advanced/expert, 46% intermediate, 18% beginner)Lift count: 7 (2 high-speed quads, 2 triples, 1 doubles, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Pico's lift fleet)History: from New England Ski HistoryWhy I interviewed themThe longest-tenured non-government ski area operator in America, as far as I know, is the Seeholzer family, owner-operators of Beaver Mountain, Utah since 1939. Third-generation owner Travis Seeholzer came on the pod a few years back to trace the eight-decade arc from this dude flexing 10-foot-long kamikaze boards to the present:Just about every ski area in America was hacked out of the wilderness by Some Guy Who Looked Like That. Dave McCoy at Mammoth or Ernie Blake at Taos or Everett Kircher at Boyne Mountain, swarthy, willful fellows who flew airplanes and erected rudimentary chairlifts in impossible places and hammered together their own baselodges. Over decades they chiseled these mountains into their personal Rushmores, a life's work, a human soul knotted to nature in a built place that would endure for generations.It's possible that they all imagined their family name governing those generations. In the remarkable case of Boyne, they still do. But the Kirchers and the Seeholzers are ski-world exceptions. Successive generations are often uninterested in the chore of legacy building. Or they try and say wow this is expensive. Or bad weather leads to bad financial choices by our cigar-smoking, backhoe-driving, machete-wielding founder and his sons and daughters never get their chance. The ski area's deed shuffles into the portfolio of a Colorado Skico and McCoy fades a little each year and at some point Mammoth is just another ski area owned by Alterra Mountain Company.It's tempting to sentimentalize the past, to lament skiing's macro-transition from gritty network of founder-kingpin fifes to set of corporate brands, to conclude that “this generation” just doesn't have the tenacity of a Blake or a McCoy. But the America where a fellow could turn up with a dump truck and a chainsaw and flatten raw forest into a for-profit business with minimal protest is gone. Every part of the ski ecosystem is more regulated, complicated, and expensive than it's ever been. The appeal of running such a machine - and the skillset necessary to do so - is entirely different from that of sculpting your own personal snow Narnia from scratch. We will always have family-owned ski areas (we still have hundreds), and an occasional modern founder-disruptor like Mount Bohemia's Lonie Glieberman will materialize like a new X-man. But ski conglomerates have probably always been inevitable, and are probably largely the industry's future. They are best suited, in most cases, to manage, finance, and maintain the vast machinery of our largest ski centers (and also to create a ski landscape in which not all ski area operators are Some Guy Who Looked Like That).Killington demonstrates this arc from rambunctious founder to corporate vassal as well as any mountain in the country. Founded in 1958 by the wily and wild Pres Smith, the ski area's parent company, Sherburne Corp., bought Sunday River, Maine in 1973 and Mount Snow, Vermont in 1977. The two Vermont mountains became S-K-I in 1984, bought five more ski areas, and merged with four-resort LBO in 1996 to become the titanic American Skiing Company. Unfortunately ASC turned out to be skiing's Titanic, and one of the company's last acts before dissolution was to sell Killington and Pico to Utah-based Powdr in 2007.The Beast had been tamed, at least on paper. Corporate ownership of some sort felt as stapled to the mountain as Killington's 3,000 snowguns. And mostly, well, it didn't matter. Other than Powdr's disastrous attempts to shorten the resort's famously long seasons, Killington never lost its feisty edge. Over the decades the ski area modernized, masterplanned, and shed skier volume while increasing its viability as a business. Modern Killington wasn't the kingdom of a charismatic and ever-present founder, but it was a pretty good ski area.And then, suddenly, shockingly, Powdr sold both Killington and Pico last August. And they didn't sell the ski areas to Vail or Alterra or Boyne or to anyone who owned any ski areas at all. Instead, a group of local investors - led by Phill Gross and Michael Ferri, longtime Killington homeowners who ran a variety of non-ski-related businesses - bought the mountains. After 51 years as part of a multi-mountain ownership group, Killington (its relationship to neighboring Pico notwithstanding), was once again independent.It was all so improbable. Out-of-state operators had purchased five of Vermont's large ski areas in recent years: Colorado-based Vail Resorts bought Stowe in 2017, Okemo in 2018, and Mount Snow in 2019; Denver-based Alterra claimed Sugarbush in 2019; and Utah-based Pacific Group Resorts added Jay Peak to their small portfolio in 2022. Very few ski areas have ever entered the corporate matrix and re-emerged as independents. Grand Targhee, Wyoming; Waterville Valley, New Hampshire; and Mountain Creek, New Jersey (technically owned by multimountain operator Snow Partners) are exceptions spun off from larger companies. But mostly, once a larger entity absorbed a ski area, it stays locked in the multimountain universe forever.So what would this mean? For the largest and busiest mountain in the eastern United States to be independent? Did this, along with Powdr's intentions to sell Mount Bachelor (since rescinded), Eldora (sale in process), and Silver Star (no update), mark a reversal in the consolidation trend that had gathered 30 percent of America's ski areas under the umbrella of a multi-mountain operator? Did Killington's group of wealthy-but-not-Bezos-wealthy investors set an alternate blueprint for large-mountain ownership, especially when considered alongside the sale of Jackson Hole to a similar group the year before? Had the Ikon Pass – that harbinger of mass-market pass domination that had forced the we-better-join-them sales of Crystal Mountain, Washington and Sugarbush – inadvertently become a reliable revenue pipeline that made independence more viable? And would Killington, well-managed and constantly improving, backslide under cowboy owners who want to Q-Burke the place in their image?We're a year in now, and we have some clarity on these questions, along with two new chairlifts (Superstar this year, Snowdon next), 1,000 new snowguns, a revitalized Skyeship Gondola, and progressing plans on the East's first true ski village. Locals seem happy, management seems happy, the owners seem happy. Easy enough, Gross points out in our interview, when winter hits deep like the last one did. But can we keep the party going indefinitely? It was time for a check-in.What we talked aboutA strong first winter under independent ownership; what spring skiing off Canyon lift told us about the importance of Superstar; “it's an incredibly complex operation”; letting the smart people do their jobs; Killington's surprise spin-off from a multi-mountain operator; “our job is to keep the honeymoon going”; Superstar's six-pack upgrade; why six-packs are probably Killington's lift-upgrade future; why Pico is demolishing the Bonanza lift for a covered carpet; why Superstar won't have bubbles; where bubbles might make sense in a future lift; why ski areas can no longer run snowmaking under newly constructed chairlifts; why Superstar is a Doppelmayr machine after Killington installed a brand-new Leitner-Poma six at Snowdon in 2018; long- and short-term Superstar impacts to Killington's long season; long-term thoughts around early-season walkway access to North Ridge; Skyeship Gondola upgrades, including $5 million in new cabins; what 1,000 new snowguns means in practice; why Killington sold the Wobbly Barn; considering Killington as a business and investment; how Killington is a different financial beast from other Vermont ski areas; how close Killington was to going unlimited on Ikon Pass; Phill's journey to buying Killington; Devil's Fiddle and why sometimes things that don't make sense financially make sense anyway; “we want to own this for generations to come”; a village layout and timeline update – “we want to make sure that this is something that's additive to the ski experience” even if you don't own within it; “Great Gulf wants this [village] to be competitive for the western resorts”; “we don't want to change what Pico is”; how piping water over from Killington has reinvigorated and stabilized Pico; why Killington and Pico remained on Ikon Pass post-sale and probably will for the foreseeable future; is Ikon helping big ski areas stay independent?; Killington's steady rise in lift ticket prices; future lift upgrades and why the Snowdon Triple is next up for a replacement.What I got wrong* File “opinionation” under LOL I'm Dumb Talking Is Hard* I said that former Killington owner Powdr had “just sold” Eldora, but that's not accurate: in July, the town of Nederland, Colorado, announced their intent to purchase the ski area. The sales process is ongoing.Podcast NotesOn previous Killington podsOn Gross' purchase of Killington and PicoOn ANSI chairlift standardsWe get a bit in the weeds with a reference to “ANSI standards” for chairlifts. ANSI is the American National Standards Institute, a nonprofit organization that sets voluntary but widely adopted standards for everything from office furniture to electrical systems to safety signage in the United States. The ANSI standard for lifts, according to a blog post describing the code's 2022 update, is “developed by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), [and] establishes standard requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, operation, and maintenance of passenger ropeways.” On Killington's long seasonsKillington often opens in October (though it has not done so since 2018), and closes in June (three straight years before a deliberately truncated 2024-25 season to begin demolition of the Superstar chair). List of Killington open and close dates since 1987-88.On Win Smith and Killington and SugarbushOn Killington's villageThe East needs more of this:On Killington's peak lift ticket pricesPer New England Ski History:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Welcome back, to the final Dark Realms of Season 21.On today's show, we look at a place hidden beneath Bromley's quiet streets, Chislehurst Caves stretch for 20 eerie miles, their man-made tunnels steeped in centuries of myth, wartime history, and chilling folklore. From sheltering thousands during the Blitz to echoing with ghostly footsteps and whispered legends of Druids, soldiers, and restless spirits, these underground passages are said to hold some of London's darkest secrets. In this episode, we explore the shadowy stories that have made the caves one of the London's lesser known, yet most unsettling paranormal hotspots.Stay safe,Kevin.We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles.By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of Dark Realms, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 130+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DARKPARANORMAL for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Mood and use my code DARKPARANORMAL for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy