Podcasts about Canterbury

The Universities of Kent and Greenwich are set to ‘merge' in a shock move that's the first of its kind.An email's been sent to staff at the University of Kent this morning announcing the "formal collaboration" – it follows a difficult period financially for the Uni of Kent.Also in today's podcast, a group of MPs says our food security could be at risk as 'alarming amounts' of meat and diary products are being illegally imported into the UK.A report by the committee has described conditions within a facility at the Port of Dover where checks are carried out as 'inadequate'.A  man who had just put down a deposit on a house with his partner is fighting for his life after suffering four strokes and a bleed on the brain.The 23-year-old from Maidstone had suffered a headache all week when he sneezed in Costco last month. A town that has been without direct train services to London for almost four decades could see them return.Since 1989, passengers heading to the capital from Sheerness have had to get off at Sittingbourne and wait for a connection – but Southeastern is looking to bring back a direct service. And final preparations are being made for a relay around Kent and Medway to spread the message of suicide prevention. More than 130 baton bearers will carry the Baton of Hope across the county in memory of people who've been lost - we've spoken to one of the organisers. 

Our guest for this episode is the awesome author Julia Raeside. She tells us about her brilliant and very funny book about women taking on toxic men in comedy, Don't Make Me Laugh.We discuss why so many comedians turn out to be dreadful, and how working together is the key to effecting change. Julia talks about the reactions her book has had so far and why it seems to be resonating with so many people. There's also a bit of chat about the writing process - why is it so difficult? What should you do when you feel like packing it in? And which is harder, writing a book or running a marathon? Julia helps us try to answer these questions, and shares her top tip for getting your first draft finished. We round off with some classic Scummy Mummy Confessions involving McDonald's, cat diarrhoea, and lying to children about sex.Julia's book is out now in paperback and you can follow her on Instagram @juliaraesidewriter.**AUTUMN TOUR TIME!** Yes we are hitting the road again this month with our new for 2025 show, HOT MESS! September is Loughborough, Tonbridge, Exeter, Redruth, Basingstoke, and Bishop's Stortford. In October we're coming to Tenbury Wells, Leamington Spa, Maidenhead, Potters Bar, Tonbridge yes again, Tewkesbury, Canterbury, Wimborne... Then it's our huge homecoming gig in Catford on 14 November, plus lots of other shows all round the country. For dates and tickets go to scummymummies.com*WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ARP crew breaks down how the All Blacks coaches out-thought the Boks, as they took first blood at Eden Park.James, Bryn and Ross ask whether the All Blacks were masters of the law book or if they used illegal tactics.They analyse how Black Ferns' kicking and defensive tactics have taken their game to the next level before the RWC quarterfinals, look at the Makos' chances of taking the Shield from Canterbury and Australia's newfound resilience against Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron Dufficy's reputation as an astute judge of racehorses evolved very early in his apprenticeship to Bart Cummings. It wasn't long before Randwick trainers like Tommy Smith were chasing the young jockey to ride some high profile horses in trackwork. “Duff” rode Kingston Town on a few occasions, and partnered Red Anchor in many gallops. When a nagging shoulder injury forced him out of the saddle in 1988, Ron was left unsure about his future career direction. It was Ray Warren who encouraged him to do a regular Saturday morning spot on 2KY, and the rest is history. Ron kicked off by tipping the Doncaster winner Lygon Arms at 40/1, and has been a favourite with punters ever since.  The 63 year old took time out from his busy work schedule last week to join me on the podcast. He talks about a normal working week in the life of a racing form analyst. Ron looks back on the days when punters had nowhere near the amount of information they enjoy in the modern era. He summarises his radio commitments for the week and talks about the Sunday morning TV programme he co-hosts with good friends Greg Radley and Corey Brown. The former jockey pays tribute to his long time mentor Graham McNeice who passed away exactly twelve months ago. Ron looks at the newspaper facet of his media career. . He talks about his early education at James Cook High School at Kogarah. Despite some encouraging work in the class room, he decided to quit school at age fourteen. . Ron remembers his grandfather Ron and father Maurice who were both involved in off course betting, still rife in the 1960's. He was taking phone bets for his father from age seven. He looks back on his first taste of stable life with Canterbury trainer Dennis Maynard. Ron reminisces about the early days of his apprenticeship to Bart Cummings. He's never forgotten the thrill of his first winning ride at Nowra in 1979. Strangely enough memories of his first city win are slightly blurred. Ron remembers the disruption at Leilani Lodge when the Bart Cummings trained Lloyd Boy returned a positive swab after winning the Carlyon Cup in Melbourne. Cummings incurred a three months ban, and Mal Barnes was appointed as caretaker trainer. “Duff” talks about the transfer of his indentures to Barnes when Bart Cummings returned to training. He has nothing but praise for Barnes who was already a recognised tutor of apprentice jockeys. Ron remembers his best ever day as a professional jockey- a winning treble at Rosehill with two close seconds on the same programme. He remembers a Gr 1 ride in Perth on the Mal Barnes trained Tsar Royal. Ron looks back on a thrilling Black Opal win on the curiously named Beans for Mal Barnes and owner John Singleton. He and a fellow apprentice actually floated the filly to Canberra.  Overnight rain dimmed Ron's confidence in the filly's chances, and he advised “Singo” to reduce his bet. The advertising guru was delighted nevertheless, when Beans scored an easy win.  Ron looks back on the reputation he developed as an astute judge of trackwork and race form. The former jockey talks of a long association with Tommy Smith and pays tribute to two high profile horses he got to ride in trackwork. He remembers a stakes winner he rode for Smith in 1986. He was surprised when given the ride. Ron looks back on his stint as a jockey manager, and the shock decision by stewards to stand him down for what they perceived as a conflict of interest. Ron Dufficy is one of the great success stories in the Australian racing media. He shares that story with us on this week's podcast.

The owner of several vape shops says he's not the criminal he's being made out to be and claims he's being “harassed” and “targeted” by the authorities. It's after a new report accused him of an “ongoing pattern of criminal behaviour”, from underage sales to selling fake designer goods and illegal products. Also in today's podcast, a body has been discovered in the sea amid a search for a missing woman.Police and the coastguard were called to St Margaret's Bay yesterday afternoon. A family-run hotel has been forced to deny rumours it is housing asylum seekers after organisers of an anti-immigration protest planned to demonstrate outside.Bosses at The King Charles Hotel have slammed claims it was housing people under government schemes as “completely untrue”.A campaign urging action on the impact of smartphones and social media on students has gained the support for a local MP. You can hear from Independent Rosie Duffield who was at a public meeting held by Whitstable Unplugged - a local group pushing for more regulation. And a much-loved community marching band has been granted an extension to stay in its home while it battles to find a permanent solution.The St John Ambulance music group on Sheppey, the last of its kind, was first handed an eviction notice at the end of June.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Matt Heath-sized elephant in the Eden Park corporate box on Saturday night (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Then the fellas get the All Blacks keeping the Eden Park streak alive by beating the Springboks and the scenes at the New North Yard Party before the game (05:05)!Also, they discuss the Wallabies beating Los Pumas in Zombie Time (14:00), Canterbury leaving Invercargill with the Shield (15:55) and the Wahs' chances against the Panthers (17:40)...Plus, the Black Ferns pumping the Irish in the Women's Rugby World Cup (13:40), and Ver Strappon winning the Italian Grand Prix (22:00).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:35)...GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mum of a hit-and-run victim says he was stunned to discover he had been discharged from hospital and someone else was in his bed.Azar Harnden spent months being treated at King's College Hospital in London before being transferred to the QEQM in Margate after sustaining serious injuries in a horror crash in Westbrook in April.Also in today's podcast, we've been hearing from a war veteran from Canterbury who says the "Raise the Colours" campaign is just a passing phase. The controversial movement has seen St George's Flags put up across the county and red crosses spray painted on signs and roundabouts. The eviction deadline for a Kent boat club fighting for survival has been extended by a month.The campaign to save Broadness Cruising Club  has now received the backing of Thamesbank, a group of stakeholders and campaigners for the Thames, which champions its users and the environment.A Larkfield man has described his surprise at finding around three tonnes of fly-tipped waste inside his garage.Martyn de Young has had his lock-up for the past 30 years without any problems, but on Bank Holiday Monday, he found it full of rubbish.And in football it was a dramatic comeback that saved Gillingham during their match at Bromley over the weekend. You can hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth and from penalty taker Max Clarke. 

Pope Leo will preside over a service of canonisation for the first time today. The ceremony also stands out because of the age of one of those being made a saint; Carlo Acutis, who was British born, was just 15 when he died of leukaemia. We discuss the significance of soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis with BBC's Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool. Musa al-Sadr was a hugely influential Lebanese-Iranian Shia cleric. He disappeared on a visit to Libya in 1978, and although there have been persistent rumours that he was killed by the Gaddafi regime, no one has been able to say for sure what happened to him. A new BBC Eye documentary called ‘The Mystery of Musa al-Sadr' may have the answer. We speak to the programme's producer and reporter, Moe Shreif. It has been a long wait - for eight months there has been no archbishop of Canterbury. We are now being told that we will know the name of the next leader of the Church of England and indeed the worldwide Anglican communion by the end of September or early in October. The process of choosing him - or, perhaps, for the first time, her - takes place behind closed doors, but we asked Madeleine Davies of the Church Times to take us through the most-talked about candidates. Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Katy Davis & Linda Walker Production Coordinator: Kim Agostino Studio Managers: Olivia Miceli & Mike Smith Editor: Dan Tierney

The underdogs claimed the victory last week. Southland has won the Ranfurly Shield for the first in in 14 years with their defeat of Waikato, 25-10, but their first challenger may be the fiercest test of the season as Canterbury aims to take the Shield back. D'Arcy Waldegrave was joined by Southland Stags Captain Sean Withy ahead of the game to discuss what bringing the Shield home means to the region. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Father's Day on Sunday, so what better time to chat about fatherhood. Healthy parents are key to a child's development .. but it's not always easy becoming a new mum or a new dad. A research team in Christchurch has spoken to dads whose babies spent time in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), to see how they're coping. It's for their NICU Dads study which is about to launch. Dr Suzy Hodgson leads the Fatherhood Research Team at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

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Tired but happy - a group of at-risk teens have returned from a three-day expedition in Canterbury's outdoors. The trip took thirteen 12-15-year-olds referred by Oranga Tamariki and police hiking, cycling and swimming to build their confidence and outdoors skills. Anna Sargent reports.

Today’s farmer panel pits Southland sheep and beef up against Canterbury dairy, ahead of Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgruntled drivers are refusing to pay their admin fees and say they're prepared to go to court over parking fines at one of Kent's country parks. It's after it was revealed some were issued penalty notices, despite having proof they'd paid to park. Also in today's podcast, a drink-driving teacher has avoided being banned from the profession after claiming he only got behind the wheel because he “feared for his life” following a knife attack.The former head of chemistry was more than double the legal limit when he was stopped by police. People living on newbuild estates across part of north Kent are banding together to help others in their battle with management companies.Firms have been coming under the spotlight following reports of charges going up - but work not being carried out.You can hear from wildlife experts who were against plans for 2000 homes near Canterbury and are now welcoming news the land's been removed from the city council's local plan.The site is not included in a revised document which sets out where building could take place - meaning properties will need to go elsewhere in the district.And with children back at school this week and autumn under way - we're being encouraged to make sure winter vaccines are booked in.Online bookings have opened for Covid and flu jabs which will start to be delivered next month.

A century after their birth, the Mitford Sisters continue to fascinate and appal in equal measure. As a new play about them, The Party Girls, opens at The Marlowe in Canterbury, Hannah chats to playwright Amy Rosenthal about why their stories still resonate, sisterhood and the frivolity of evil. Tickets for The Party Girls are here: https://showtours.co.uk/the-party-girls-tour-dates/ More info about becoming a Standard Issue supporter is here: Standard Issue Podcast | creating a magazine for ears, by women for women | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Canterbury Tale (1944; Dir.: Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger) Canon Fodder Episode 45 Podcasting pilgrims Daniel and Corky voyage to the WWII-era England of The Archers by way of the 14th-century England of Chaucer to review A Canterbury Tale. This star-studless small-town mystery has all the magic and […] The post A Canterbury Tale – Episode 45 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.

Matty & Cooper on Raiders' Minor Premiership, Bulldogs' Status, Savala Comparison & Good Reece/Bad Reece.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ARP crew breaks down which areas will be key for the All Blacks to end their four-match losing streak against the Springboks.We catch up with Jordie Barrett about his Ireland experience, Damian De Allende and the Boks.There's a full analysis of the Black Ferns progress before their vital pool clash against Ireland. Plus, we chat with NZR Head of Women's Development Emily Davidson about the infrastructure being put in place to help build the game at grass roots level.And of course, Southland's big Ranfurly Shield win and their upcoming defense against Canterbury! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Webmaster Joe Durie joins Finn Caddie to discuss why Tuesday suck (00:00) and why the hell Reece Walsh is drinking out of a toilet (06:30)...Then the fellas get into the latest Ranfurly Shield Scenarios graphic and what happens after Canterbury wins it this weekend (11:00).Plus, Razor gets his big wing back as Leicester Fainga’anuku returns to the All Blacks camp ahead of this weekend's big Test against the Springboks at Eden Park (14:10)...Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (19:50)...Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Pick and Go Podcast. Is the Eden Park record under extreme pressure this year? Will the Springboks be the first to beat the ABs at Eden Park since 1994, will it be the Wallabies later in the year or will The Fortress of Eden remain intact for another season? The rugby championship is back with round 3 kicking off as New Zealand take on on South Africa and Australia take on Argentina. Review of last weekends NPC as the Log O'wood is on the move deep down south with the stags, will they hold onto it as they take on a undefeated Canterbury.One of these teams will finally get off the line with their first win of the season as we preview Counties Manukau vs North Harbour.

Residents at the flood prone Upper Selwyn Flat Huts learn their fate, possibly the most hit bridge in the country and Selwyn and Timaru's Local Water Done Well plans. Jonathan Leask is the Local Democracy Reporter with the Ashburton Guardian

Allora ouvre sa saison 3 avec une grande bouffée d'air sur les chemins italiens. Oggi, direction la via Francigena : cette voie millénaire que l'on surnomme le « Saint-Jacques de Compostelle italien ». Long de 3 200 km depuis Canterbury jusqu'à Rome, il traverse quatre pays ainsi que les paysages intimes de ceux qui l'arpentent. En Italie, il déploie sa magie jusqu'à la Ville éternelle. Quête sportive, marche méditative ou aventure spirituelle : chacun y trouve son rythme, son souffle, son sens.C'est aux côtés de Jonathan Langlois, créateur du média et podcast « Les Lueurs », qu'Allora ouvre la marche, les sens en éveil. À 26 ans, après un burn-out qui l'a privé de sa voix pendant un an et demi, il a choisi de partir à pied. De Milan jusqu'à Rome, il a appris à se reconstruire pas à pas, à transformer l'épreuve en cheminement, à laisser l'Italie lui souffler un nouvel élan. Ses pas sont devenus une thérapie, ses silences une force.Aujourd'hui, c'est justement sa voix qui nous éclaire. Celle qui l'avait quitté s'est muée en un outil de transmission et d'inspiration. Avec « Les Lueurs », chaque semaine, il tend son micro à des personnalités, experts ou anonymes, pour partager des histoires intimes et universelles. Des paroles qui résonnent, qui guident, qui allument de petites flammes en nous. Bell'ascolto !Conçu, réalisé et présenté par Claire PlantinetMontage Générique : François PraudMusique : Happy Clapping Cinematic Score / PaBlikMM / Envato ElementsCréation visuelle : Thomas JouffritPodcast hébergé par AushaRemerciements à Mathilde Allais, attachée de presse, pour la mise en relation.· L'univers de Jonathan Langlois :Instagram : @jonathanlanglois_ @leslueurs.mediaSite Internet : www.leslueurs.frChaîne YouTube : www.youtube.com/@leslueursPodcast à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute, le dimanche à 17h.· Les inspirations italiennes de Jonathan Langlois :Son périple sur la Via Francigena de Milan à Rome en parcourant la Lombardie, l'Émilie-Romagne, la Toscane et le Latium.La citation de Pier Paolo Pasolini « Marcher c'est une manière d'être, pas seulement une façon d'avancer. »Les 3 lieux qui ont marqué son périple : l'Ospitale San Lorenzo Martire (ex couvent des capucins), le premier point d'accueil de l'étape Toscane à Pontremoli, le village de Monteriggioni en Toscane, la basilique de Saint-Jean-de-Latran où le Pape célébrait une messe à son arrivée à Rome.Sa playlist de marche : le répertoire de Paolo Conte et la chanson « Via con me ».L'Église et le couvent de la Trinité-des-Monts où loger à son arrivée à Rome.· Archives épisodes :© Extraits Podcast « Les Lueurs », Vincenzo Capuano Pizza Napoletana, Premier discours du Pape Leone XIV, BA « Les tontons flingueurs » & BO Michel Magne, Step by Step Hike Adventures - Le Calanques di Marsiglia, « Falconeer » de Lovren, La Via Francigena - Emilia Romagna Tourism, « Via con me » de Paolo Conte, « Elfe » de Dario Lessing, Soundfishing.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to MP Simon Court about ACT MP Todd Stephenson's members bill being re-introduced to develop the End of Life Choice Act, Public Service Commissioner, Sir Brian Roche's potential changes to different multiple ministries, and the Select Committee's recommendations regarding four-year parliamentary terms. Producer Alex spoke to Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Canterbury, Dr Cassandra Mudgway about the need for AI regulations in regards to protecting women and vulnerable communities from AI-based harms. Joel also spoke to Stephen Young, an Associate Law Professor at the University of Otago, on ‘sovereign citizens,' following the killings of two Australian police officers, with the alleged perpetrator, Dezi Freeman, having expressed strong support for the movement online. Alex spoke with the Programme Director and Associate Professor in Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about Trumps America acting as a “rogue state”. And on Thursday, Intern Zanoor spoke to Andrew Eruiti, an Associate Law Professor at the University of Auckland, about his new research, showing that certain principles of human rights in the country are ironically being used to restrain Māori governance and tino rangatiratanga. Whakarongo mai.

What happens when the thing you fear most doesn't look scary at all? When the danger is dressed in innocence—a little girl in a red dress with green eyes, smiling at you from just out of reach? In this chilling true story from Canterbury, England, a young boy grows up haunted—not by one, but many entities. From the ghostly white face peering through a glass panel to the doppelgänger of his younger self hanging upside down from the attic, the spirits in his life seem relentless. But it's the girl in red who follows him for years—quietly, persistently, and always just watching—that leaves the deepest mark. It isn't until she's identified in an ancient occult book that he realizes the truth: she was never a child at all. And worse—she's not alone.    If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show at http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ or call 1-855-853-4802! Want AD-FREE & ADVANCE RELEASE EPISODES? Become a Premium Subscriber Through Apple Podcasts now!!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online/id880791662?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1 Or Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Or Our Website: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 

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Cronulla premiership-winning captain Paul Gallen believes a historic premiership for the Bulldogs would be a bridge too far this season, citing too many changes in their spine as the issue for the club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the Huddle, Rugby editor Elliott Smith and Canterbury sports reader Nick Bey join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. Does rugby need a rule change to protect against CTE? And how much are people willing to pay to watch the FIFA world cup next year? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Andrew tells us his, and tells us why.

Join our Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter as he takes us on another fascinating journey into the hidden stories of Church History.Step beyond the soaring Gothic arches and stunning stained glass to discover the hidden story of medieval cathedrals - they weren't just magnificent churches, but the beating hearts of European civilization that functioned as universities, hospitals, art centers, and economic powerhouses all under one roof.What You'll Discover: Join our expert medievalist and architectural historian as we explore how cathedrals like Notre-Dame de Paris, Chartres, and Canterbury served as comprehensive community centers that would put modern civic complexes to shame. Learn how these remarkable institutions revolutionized education, drove technological innovation, provided social services, and created the foundation for European universities.Discover how the University of Paris emerged from Notre-Dame's cathedral school, why Gothic architecture represents medieval Europe's "space program," and how these institutions balanced spiritual transcendence with practical community needs. Learn why cathedral construction projects were among history's most sophisticated management undertakings and how their artistic programs served as "three-dimensional textbooks" for largely illiterate populations.Why It Matters Today: In an age of institutional fragmentation and declining social trust, medieval cathedrals offer powerful examples of how communities can create comprehensive institutions that integrate education, social services, economic development, and cultural expression while maintaining long-term vision and serving both individual growth and community welfare.Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, educators, and anyone interested in how institutions can successfully serve multiple community functions while inspiring human achievement and social cohesion.

Mike talks with Rana Dasgupta, recipient of a 2025 Windham-Campbell Prize in Nonfiction, about the pleasures of the 1958 novel The Leopard as well as its Visconti-directed film adaptation and how both projects reflect on our present tenuous moment. Born in Canterbury, United Kingdom, Rana Dasgupta has lived in the United States, India, and France. His work includes Tokyo Cancelled (2005), a collection of contemporary folktales, and a novel, Solo (2009), which won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize (2010). In 2014, he published his first nonfiction work, Capital: The Eruption of Delhi. His clear-eyed observation of 21st-century crises lies at the heart of his highly anticipated forthcoming book, After Nations (2026), which explores the dissipation of the powers of the nation-state and seeks ways for us to navigate the resulting confusion. As an essayist, Dasgupta has contributed to distinguished outlets such as Harper's, Granta, and The New Statesman. For several years, he taught a course on 21st-century culture and ideas at Brown University. His lectures on the nation-state, and the possibilities beyond it, have been hosted by the Berggruen Institute, the Serpentine Gallery, the House of World Cultures, and elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly 100 years in operation Mt Cheeseman ski area in Canterbury will not open this year due to poor snowfall. 

The latest Western Force signing George Bridge is our guest this week and what a lad he is! From humble beginnings in Gisborne, to carving up for Canterbury, the Crusaders, and then going on to wear the black jersey on the biggest stage of all! But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. George had his struggles moving down to Christchurch as a 17 year old, he had to deal with some brutal injuries – knees, pec tears, appendicitis, he had three surgeries in eight months! He even played a Super Rugby Final with a nasty vomit bug. Despite all that, he kept bouncing back and showing his class and always finishing of tries!Some highlights for me in this one were..Hearing why he made the leap from Gisborne to Christchurch, The pathway he took to becoming an All Black,The influence of Leon MacDonald,The heartbreak of the 2019 World Cup semi-final, Why he moved to France and how he found itHis next chapter with the Force,And heaps more including all your questions.George is someone who always took his opportunity on the field through work rate and the never give up attitude. Players loved playing with this man cause he would never let them down and he is a champion lad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canterbury shot-putter Tom Walsh is getting frustrated with his lack of distance in competitions with the World Championships not far away.

This Saturday, High Street in Christchurch will transform into a barbeque lover's idea of heaven. The 'Fire on High' food festival brings the city's best chefs together for a day of top-shelf street food, all cooking over fire on custom-build barbeques. Rod Thomson and Josh Hunter from Food by Fire are two of the organisers behind it. Rod is the company director and Josh is their executive chef.

What happens if your home is destroyed in a flood, but the land underneath it is no longer safe to live on? Until now, governments and councils have stepped in with billion-dollar buyouts – but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that era might be over.In this episode, we unpack what this shift could mean for homeowners and property investors, and whether the risks of buying in certain areas are about to get much bigger.You'll learn:How past disasters like the Canterbury earthquakes and Cyclone Gabrielle triggered massive government buyoutsWhy Luxon is signalling “no more bailouts” for land lossesWhat this could mean for property values, mortgages, and your investment strategyUnderstanding climate-related risks is becoming essential for property investors. If government support dries up, the financial fallout could be huge.Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠create your free Opes+ account here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jack Bruce quickly made his mark after joining the Queensland training ranks in 2022. The NZ born 35 year old didn't even contemplate applying for a trainer's licence until he felt good and ready for the task at hand. Despite being the holder of two notable University degrees, Jack made up his mind early in life that horse training was his ultimate goal. He had early experience at Windsor Park Stud before gaining selection for the Godolphin Flying Start programme. He worked under a succession of leading trainers in his early years- Mike De Kock, John O'Shea, Bjorn Baker, Chris Waller and Maher/Eustace all contributed to his education. He started with only seven horses at Deagon on Brisbane's outskirts but quickly made a statement. Today he's working over 60 horses from stables at Deagon and on the Sunny Coast. Jack joins us on the podcast to talk about his exciting journey from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch to the professional training scene in Brisbane. He talks about the benefits of his University studies in managing a big racing operation. Jack talks about the routine he follows in running a dual stable operation. The trainer acknowledges the contribution of partner Lauren who plays a significant role  behind the scenes. Jack takes us back to childhood days in Hamilton (NZ) where his parents owned a lifestyle farm. He talks of his father's connection to harness horses. He explains that his University studies were completed over two phases. Jack talks of work experience at the famous Windsor Park Stud. He talks about some of the stallions who were in residence during his time on the property. He talks about the thrill of gaining entry to the Godolphin Flying Start initiative which provided two years of invaluable experience. His first assignment was in Dubai with a legendary trainer. During his stay in Dubai, Jack met a young South African jockey whose career had begun in England. Later he got the opportunity to go to Dubai as a resident work rider for De Kock. It wouldn't be the last time he crossed paths with Jean Van Overmeire.  Jack looks back on his first posting back home- a rewarding stint with John O'Shea who'd just taken over as Godolphin's head trainer. He looks back on a four year working stint as Racing Manager for Bjorn Baker at Warwick Farm. Jack reflects on an invaluable twelve months with the Chris Waller operation. He assisted Waller's Racing Manager Charlie Duckworth.   Then came a massive step up when appointed Manager of Ciaron Maher's 60 horse Warwick Farm barn. Jack was gobsmacked. When he felt fully prepared to launch his own brand, Jack settled on Queensland as the most suitable venue. He talks about his low key start at Deagon. The trainer talks about his reason for launching a second stable on the Sunny Coast. Jack gives a special mention to the horse who provided his first win as a solo trainer.  He talks of a resolve to source tried horses from other stables. One of the earliest acquisitions, a horse called Axe gave him a stakes win at Toowoomba. Jack acknowledges several other “second hand” horses who've helped get his career up and running. He talks of three very successful seasons since becoming a trainer in Queensland. Jack pays tribute to the jockeys who've helped him to 185 wins in just three years.       

From the Celtic fairies who bake human blood into deadly cakes to the Filipino Aswang who slides her hollow tongue through windows at night, every culture on Earth has created its own terrifying version of the vampire—and most are far more disturbing than Dracula.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: True crime lovers will most readily admit that the strange cases are the juiciest. Some cases are bizarre, some are odd, others can be brutal… but whatever your preference, I've got some of the weirdest ones to share with you. (Strange Stories of True Crime) *** It seems most all states or territories in northern America have their own version of a big, hairy, bipedal creature we've all come to call Bigfoot. Ohio has their own, which has been dubbed the “Grassman.” (Buckeye Bigfoot of Ohio) *** Residents of Christchurch and the surrounding areas of Canterbury in New Zealand would suffer two huge earthquakes within six months – one September 2010, then another February 2011.  And if the hundreds of souls who perished wasn't enough, it appears the earth cracking open as it did unleashed something evil from the bowels of hell. (The Earthquake That Released a Demon) *** Sadly, child abuse and murder is not only a modern crime – it has been happening since the beginning of human history. But some cases are so severe or brutal, they rise to the surface and point out just how evil some people can be – such as Elizabeth Brownrigg, who was hanged for her crimes – and deservedly so. (The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg) *** Slicked back hair, black cape, long white canines, maybe a mesmerizing stare… the image of the vampire has become iconic, if not a bit predictable. But bloodsucking creatures around the world aren't all the same – and while the traditional look of a vampire might frighten some, there are much more terrifying versions to fear in the night. (Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around The World)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:32.976 = Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around the World00:10:13.849 = Strange Stories of True Crime00:28:45.017 = Buckeye Bigfoot00:33:43.694 = The Earthquake That Released a Demon00:41:29.739 = The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg00:55:39.429 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around The World” by Lyra Radford for Sematary Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycyzrx23“The Earthquake That Released a Demon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k26ycz3“Buckeye Bigfoot of Ohio” by Maggie Clancy for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35wp3ts4“Strange Stories of True Crime” by Patrick Thornton” for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf“The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg” by B.B. Wagner for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfnub8b=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 02, 2023EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VampiresFromEveryCulture#VampireFolklore #GlobalVampires #AlpVampire #DeargDue #Aswang #Vetala #Lamashtu #CelticVampires #BloodCake #Lilith #Bruxsa #Draugr #Pishacha #Dhampir #RomaniVampires #FemaleVampires #VampireMyths #Bloodsuckers #ShapeShifterVampire #AncientVampires #CulturalLegends #NightmareDemons #BabyEatingDemon #VampireWitches #VikingVampire #InvisibleVampire #HalfVampire #IrishVampire #IndianVampire #FilipinoVampire #GermanVampire #PortugueseVampire #IcelandVampire #VampireLore #WorldVampiresABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. 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Start Name Artist Album Year Comments   Strike Up The Band Zach Frame Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2025 - Fox Theatre 2025 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; 2025-05-05 3:54 Part of Your World Nathan Avakian Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2025 - Fox Theatre 2025 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis. MO; 2025-05-05; Open console session 8:51 Proud Mary Bert and Brad Kuntz Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2025 2025 3-15 Hybrid, Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL; 2025-05-04; Brad on drums 10:55 Bohemian Rhapsody Zach Frame, Nick Renkosik, Nathan Avakian Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2025 - Lincoln Theatre 2025 3-15 Hybrid, Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL; 2025-05-03 16:56 The Glow Worm Dave Wickerham Dave Wickerham UK Tour March 2025 2025 3-9 Wurlitzer, Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn, Wales; ex-Granada Cinema, Woolwich (1937), plus Orchestral Oboe 21:42 Yours Is My Heart Alone Dave Wickerham Dave Wickerham UK Tour March 2025 2025 3-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, Sussex 26:14 Downtown Dave Wickerham Dave Wickerham UK Tour March 2025 2025 3-12 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire 29:23 The Banana Boat Song [Day-O] Don Feely At the Organ Grinder [OG Cassette]   4-51 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Portland, OR 33:31 Goofus Barry Baker Midwest Fall Fling 1996 1996 3-20 Robert Morton, Van der Molen residence, Chicago, IL; 8 November 1996 36:27 Leg Of Mutton Rag Ron Rhode Deep In My Heart - Rhode Remembers Romberg [Roxy RP-108-CD] 1995 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 39:13 Octopus's Garden Martin Ellis Martin on the Morton   4-26 Robert Morton, Van der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL 42:31 Ja-Da Dick Leibert Sing A Song With Leibert [Westminster WST 15050]   4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York 44:55 A-Tisket A-Tasket Sidney Torch Hot Pipes! [Hot Pipes PH2007]   4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London; recordings 1938-1940 47:50 Chopsticks John Giacchi Beyond The Blue Horizon [Modern Mood Music CD] 1996 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Canterbury, NSW; ex 1928 Sydney Capitol Theatre 3-15 50:39 Dancing Animal Crackers Sandy Macpherson Organ Oddities and Novelties [NTOT Kinura Cassette NCM 214] 1929 4-20 Wurlitzer, Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London; with piano, cello, violin, xylophone 54:01 Mairzy Doats Bill Vlasak Slow Boat To China [WJV CD] 1990 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; originally Paramount Oakland 4-20 56:59 The Rain In Spain George Wright Master Series Vol 1 - Impressions of My Fair Lady [Banda BA 109556] 1958 5-21 Wurlitzer Opus 1732, Richard Vaughn Studio, Hollywood, CA; ex-Paradise Theatre, Chicago 59:44 The Aba Daba Honeymoon Lyn Larsen The Magic of San Sylmar [Musical Contrasts MCI 104] 1981 3-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA; includes performances from 1979/80

Ahead of the August bank holiday weekend we're being encouraged to visit part of the Kent coast - despite it's poor water quality rating.The owners of Dymchurch Amusement Park say there's more to do there than just swimming.Last November the Environment Agency downgraded the beach's water quality to poor and issued a no-swim warning.Also in today's podcast, a woman who moved to Kent when the war started in Ukraine has told the podcast she doesn't think the Russian president will ever agree to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Donald Trump has started plans to bring the leaders together after meeting them separately over the past week. Hear from Margarita Bondarenko who's from Kyiv and now lives in Canterbury, she's been speaking ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day this weekend.A Medway nurse is urgently fundraising for immunotherapy after being diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer.Charlotte Flannery was told the tumour on her ovary has fewer than 100 recorded cases and she needs £70,000 for further treatment to prevent it from returning.In sport, it's another home game for Gillingham this weekend.They welcome top of the table Crewe Alexandra to Priestfield looking to maintain their unbeaten run in league two. Hear from defender Andy Smith and manager Gareth Ainsworth.Cricket, and Kent have won their latest game in the One Day Cup.The Spitfires bowled Northamptonshire Steelbacks out for 243 and reached the victory target with seven wickets to spare.And, the Women's Rugby World Cup gets underway later with England taking on the USA.It's hoped the tournament will encourage more girls to get involved in the sport. We've been speaking to a young player from Medway Rugby Club.

Dr. Jenkins continues his discussion of the schism between the Orthodox and Latins, focusing this week on Anselm of Bec and Canterbury and his treatise on the Holy Spirit, and how this became the basis for so much of later Latin theology on the subject. For the Orthodoxy and Education Conference: https://tinyurl.com/OrthEd2025

For this one I am joined by one of the Black Ferns' most exciting talents, Amy du Plessis. Amy's journey has been nothing short of inspiring, from growing up in South Africa to becoming a Rugby World Cup winner with the Black ferns! Her silky skills and ability to play anywhere has made her a hugely valuable asset for NZ Rugby and now she's now preparing to take on the world again in the 2025 Rugby World Cup! In this episode we chat about..* Life growing up in South Africa and why her family moved to NZ* How she got into Rugby* Why she travelled 5 hours a day to play for Otago* Why her move to Canterbury was “the best thing I've ever done”* Being named in the Black Ferns and working under legends Wayne Smith & Graham Henry* Playing in front of sold-out crowds and winning the RWC* Her love for Super Rugby and Matatū* The build-up to the upcoming RWC and her expectations heading in* And plenty of great adviceAs you'll hear, Amy is such a champion human, and this yarn is packed with stories, laughs and some really inspiring takeaways. This is such a cool insight into the women's game as we look to cheer on our Black Ferns to hopefully another RWC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A looming deadline hangs over a group of homeless people living on a church's grounds. Advocates said those living in a carpark at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch have nowhere else to go. But the Christchurch City Council said it's not a camping ground and the church has two days to stop treating it as such.Timothy Brown reports.

David Williams is Newsroom's Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent

Church of England rev with a difference, the Rev'd Dr Jamie Franklin, sits down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time:Kemi Badenoch, the Problem of Evil and Cultural Christianity.Thought for the Day Guests slams Jenrick's "xenophobia" and BBC is accused of political bias (again).Update on the trial of the Rev'd Dr Bernard Randall as CofE refuses to remove safeguarding blacklisting.When will the new Archbishop of Canterbury be chosen?New (lesbian) Archbishop of Wales selection provokes controversy.Spurgeon's ministerial training college closes as CofE faces own problems.All that and a little bit more as ever.Book now for the live in-person interview with David Frost! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-jamie-franklin-interviews-lord-frost-tickets-1536201733739?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to Jamie's blog Good Things! Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNYou make this podcast possible. Please support us!On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendBuy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and much more https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.com Support the show

Dallas celebrates Win #4, Holley powers Phase 3, and our Dukes review of “The Canterbury Crock” delivers peak Hazzard mayhem. Plus: Patreon perks, merch, and Bernie on the News! The post K&F Show #337: Beginning to the End, Dallas Goes Cole Trickle, Dukes Review S3E22 “The Canterbury Crock” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

This episode comes to you live from a Premier Inn room in Stevenage. That's showbusiness! Our guest is Steve Hill, sports writer, roadie, and miserable but funny man. We talk about his last decade driving for the Scummy Mummies, and how he's managed to finagle his way onto the stage. Listen in to discover what we fight about in the van, which curry Steve always orders, and how Ellie finds such nice pubs for lunch. Plus there's some incredibly lowbrow toilet humour and a debate about whether we'd have it off with Keir Starmer. So all in all it's a bit of a silly summer episode as we take a break for the holidays. But we'll be back in autumn with new guests, and of course more shows - come and see us LIVE in Loughborough, Tonbridge, Exeter, Redruth, Bishop's Stortford, Tenbury Wells, Leamington Spa, Maidenhead, Potters Bar, Tewkesbury, Canterbury, Wimborne... For loads more dates and tickets, go to scummymummies.com. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hi friends! We're taking a much-needed August pause—we'll have new episodes for you in September. In the meanwhile, enjoy this pick from our archives! _____ [originally aired May 30, 2024] Maybe your idea of spiders is a bit like mine was. You probably know that they have eight legs, that some are hairy. Perhaps you imagine them spending most of their time sitting in their webs—those classic-looking ones, of course—waiting for snacks to arrive. Maybe you consider them vaguely menacing, or even dangerous. Now this is not all completely inaccurate—spiders do have eight legs, after all—but it's a woefully incomplete and drab caricature. Your idea of spiders, in other words, may be due for a refresh.  My guest today is Dr. Ximena Nelson, Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, in New Zealand. Ximena is the author of the new book, The Lives of Spiders. It's an accessible and stunningly illustrated survey of spider behavior, ecology, and cognition.  In this conversation, Ximena and I do a bit of ‘Spiders 101'. We talk about spider senses—especially how spiders use hairs to detect the minutest of vibrations and how they see, usually, with four pairs of eyes. We talk about web-making—which, by the way, the majority of spiders don't do—and silk-making—which all do, but for more reasons than you may realize. We talk about how spiders hunt, jump, dance, pounce, plan, decorate, cache, balloon, and possibly count. We talk about why so many spiders mimic ants. We take up the puzzle of “stabilimenta”. We talk about whether webs constitute an extended sensory apparatus—like a gigantic ear—and why spiders are an under-appreciated group of animals for thinking about the evolution of mind, brain, and behavior. Alright friends, this one is an absolute feast. So let's get to it. On to my conversation with Dr. Ximena Nelson. Enjoy!    A transcript of this episode is available here.   Notes and links 3:00 – A general audience article about our “collective arachnid aversion” to spiders.  8:00 – An academic article by Dr. Nelson about jumping spider behavior.  8:30 – In addition to spiders, Dr. Nelson also studies kea parrots (e.g., here).  12:00 – A popular article about the thousands of spider species known to science—and the thousands that remain unknown. 16:30 – A popular article about a mostly vegetarian spider, Bagheera kiplingi. 18:00 – For the mating dance of the peacock spider, see this video. 20:00 – A recent study on spider “hearing” via their webs. 24:00 – The iNaturalist profile of the tiger bromeliad spider.  29:30 – A recent study of extended sensing in humans during tool use.  33:00 – A popular discussion of vision (and other senses) in jumping spiders.  40:00 – An earlier popular discussion of spider webs and silk.  45:00 – For a primer on bird's nests, see here.  48:00 – An article describing the original work on how various drugs alter spiders' webs.  49:00 – A recent salvo in the long-standing stabilimenta debate. 54:00 – A video about “ballooning” in spiders. 57:00 ­– An article by Dr. Nelson and a colleague about jumping spiders as an important group for studies in comparative cognition. 1:01:00 – A study of reversal learning in jumping spiders, which found large individual differences. 1:07:00 – A study of larder monitoring in orb weaver spiders. 1:10:00 – A study by Dr. Nelson and a colleague on numerical competence in Portia spiders. 1:16:00 – An academic essay on the so-called insect apocalypse.   Recommendations Spider Behaviour: Flexibility and Versatility, by M. Herberstein ‘Spider senses – Technical perfection and biology,' by F. Barth ‘Extended spider cognition', by H. Japyassú and K. Lala   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala. Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com. s For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ManyMindsPod) or Bluesky (@manymindspod.bsky.social).

It's Tuesday, August 5th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson with help from Timothy Reed Home evictions of Christians in Chhattisgarh, India continue Hundreds of Indian Christians have been evicted from their homes and banned from their villages in the district of Chhattisgarh because of their faith in Christ.  International Christian Concern reports that Abishek was brutally attacked and forced out of his home along with his 2-month-old daughter. They did not know where they would sleep that night. Despite his sudden hardship, he will not return to Hinduism. Abishek said, “We are determined to follow Jesus, no matter what.” He has built his own shelter with polythene covers. He still struggles to find regular work, sometimes six miles from home. He added, “Almost every day when I travel, I think of my family back in the village. Wild thoughts haunt me of ‘What if my family is attacked again? What if they are tortured in my absence?' When I pray to God, my heart is peaceful, and I am comforted through the messages I hear during the Sunday worship.” Argentina's Javier Milei standing strong to get deficit paid off Argentinian President Javier Milei is standing firm against any government funding increases.   He has vetoed increased funding for the nation's social security or pension program. Plus, he vetoed another bill passed by the National Congress of Argentina which would have provided pensions for persons with disabilities. Milei insists upon what he calls a “deficit zero.” The goal of zeroing out the deficit is, in his words, “non-negotiable.” Sadly, private charity is not doing well in Argentina. When asked “Have you donated money to charity in the last month?” Gallup discovered that Argentina was 112th on the list for 2024, according to the Buenos Aires Herald. The Scriptures encourage private charity in Deuteronomy 15:11. It says, “For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore, I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor in your land.'” Economies of Germany, Hungary, and Russia are stagnating Europe's largest economy is faltering. Germany's economy is the worst in the world for growth, as the nation faces a third consecutive year of recession. The economy shrunk in 2023 and 2024.  Now, 2025 isn't looking much better   Hungary and Russia are facing stagnant economies as well. But on the positive side, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Rwanda, and Ethiopia are seeing 6-7% growth in Gross National Income per person this fiscal year.  Church of Wales selects lesbian “Archbishop” The utterly apostate Church of Wales has appointed a lesbian named Cherry Vann to head their organization as what they refer to as an “archbishop.” She lives in sexual sin with her lesbian girlfriend named Wendy Diamond. This follows the church's approval of homosexual unions in 2021.  Weekly attendance with this national church has dropped off to 0.8% of the population down from 4% in the 1980s. Other denominations only claim about 0.6% of the population.   Also, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland have adopted homosexual marriage ceremonies. Over in England, King Charles III has yet to appoint another Archbishop of Canterbury, after the previous archbishop resigned in the midst of scandal. Matthew 21:18 relates a similar story: “Now in the morning, as [Jesus] returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, ‘Let no fruit grow on you ever again.' Immediately, the fig tree withered away.”  Trump upset with India for doing business with Russia U.S. President Donald Trump issued a rebuke to India for doing business with Russia, and funding the Russo-Ukrainian War, by purchasing Russian oil. Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on imports from India, beginning this month, and promises more due to India's partnership with Russia. India now purchases 35-40% of its crude oil from Russia, up from 0.2% before the Russo-Ukrainian War, averaging around 1.8 million barrels per day. China and India constitute Russia's strongest trade partners. China, India, and Russia's Gross Domestic Product combined total $25 trillion. Together, these three economies are about equal to the GDP of the United States. Tensions rise between U.S. and Russia President Donald Trump has ordered nuclear submarines to be on standby near Russia as tensions rise between the United States and Russia. The order came following threats of nuclear retaliation from Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council. Trump responded to the threat on his social media platform called Truth Social. He wrote, “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.” Religious groups sue over ICE raids in churches  A number of Christian and religious groups, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church and American Baptist Churches USA, have filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts. They're challenging the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ability to raid churches and religious facilities. The case is being represented by a legal group called Democracy Forward. Reverend Lisa Dunson of the Alliance of Baptists stated, “Raids on Houses of Worship desecrate sacred spaces, violate religious freedom, and spread fear among those seeking peace and refuge.”  The Department of Homeland Security has said that criminals will no longer be allowed to hide at churches or schools. Fewer Americans receiving COVID-19 boosters And finally, a new poll found that most Americans are wary of receiving a COVID-19 booster shot this fall. Fifty-nine percent of Americans are completely opposed to the shot or unlikely to receive one, compared to just 40% of Americans who are planning to receive a booster. Republicans are demonstrably less likely to get the shot than Democrats. And the elderly plan to receive boosters at a higher rate than younger generations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended its COVID-19 shot recommendation for pregnant women and healthy children earlier this year. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, August 5th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Both Dan's stories seem to present exceptionally strong evidence for life after death. The first comes from the state of Illinois and is the exceptionally strange late 19th century tale of the Watseka Wonder.  Then his second story takes us back to the early 18th century to Canterbury, England. Did famed English author Daniel Defoe write  the first based-on-a-true story ghost encounter claim? Lynze begins the back half of the show with a creepy encounter with a shadowy figure inside of the mind of someone playing a game. Then, we are off to New Orleans where we hear about two fans strange stay in a French Quarter hotel. Monthly Patreon Donation: This months charitable donation is going to Ignite Adaptive Sports. Ignite Adaptive Sports mission is to provide snow sport opportunities to people with disabilities. They believe that everyone should be able to enjoy winter sports, regardless of skill or ability level. We are a volunteer based organization that provide snow sport lessons to athletes with disabilities out of Eldora Mountain Resort.  In 2024, 320 volunteers gave 22,390 hours of their time to provide 1,690 snowsports lessons to 459 athletes. Ignite Adaptive Sports provides sit skiing lessons, cross country and snowshoe lessons, downhill skiing, snowboarding and ski biking lessons. They rely on grants, donations, an annual fundraising gala, and our host mountain Eldora to be able to provide this much needed service. Dan and Lynze had the pleasure of meeting Sam Brady who works with this great non profit. Sam shared with us that Ignite Adaptive Sports is run by almost all volunteers with only 2 paid staff members. They typically receive funding for disabled veterans to be able to receive lessons  at no cost to them. However, this year,  due to budget cuts in the DEI space, it's not looking good. Sam asked if we'd be interested in supporting this cause and supporting disabled people, especially disabled veterans. We sent $11,600 over to them and put another $1250 into the scholarship fund! If you'd like to volunteer your time or make an additional donation, please go to https://igniteadaptivesports.org/Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.