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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.
Private security guards have been brought in to help tackle anti-social behaviour in Herne Bay.A company called Akon has been given a six-week contract to support council enforcement teams and police. It's costing £8,500 and comes after concerns about gangs of young people "terrorising" the town.Also in today's podcast, organisers of a free princess-themed event in Maidstone have been forced to cancel it due to council charges.Snow Princess Parties holds an annual parade in Brenchley Gardens - where youngsters can meet their favourite fairytale and Disney characters.Plans to help families with the cost of living are due to be discussed later, as figures show 30% of children in Medway are living in poverty.The number of pupils eligible for free school meals has doubled in the last nine years. Hear from Medway Council leader Vince Maple.We've been hearing how important it is to get children in Kent involved in the creative arts.The Gulbenkian in Canterbury is running a series of events over the next few months to encourage families to get involved in arts and theatre, we've been speaking to Artistic Director David Sefton.One of the stars of TV's Neighbours has been in Kent to mark a very special birthday.Alan Fletcher, who played Dr Karl Kennedy in the Aussie soap, visited Maplewood Court in Maidstone to meet resident Hilda Howes who has turned 100.A victory parade has been taking place in London to celebrate the Lionesses winning the women's Euros.Kent's Alessia Russo scored an equaliser in the final against Spain on Sunday night taking the game to extra time and penalties.Crowds lined the Mall to see the squad before they lifted the trophy on a stage in front of Buckingham Palace.
I've been focusing a lot in the past year or two on spoken audio, like podcasts, audio book narrating, voice-overs, etc. And I realize I've been neglecting all the musicians! Recording music is the only reason I learned audio recording in the first place. So starting now, I'm going to shift back to helping people record music at home. In this episode, I play excerpts from 4 of our songs: "Son of the Sea" from the album, "Human History" by Ken Theriot - https://music.apple.com/us/album/human-history/276862031 "The Jew's Daughter" from the album "The Keys of Canterbury" by Lisa Theriot - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-keys-of-canterbury/313634032 "Fifty Miles Into The Main" from the album "Human History" by Ken Theriot - https://music.apple.com/us/album/human-history/276862031 "The Harvest" from the album "A Turning of Seasons" by Lisa Theriot - https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-turning-of-seasons/351581099 You can hear full versions of these songs on YouTube. And you can buy the albums on Apple Music/iTunes. And the online courses I mentioned in the episode can be found on the Home Brew Audio site.
On the show this week- AJ goes in on the Roosters goal-line defence and forward rotation. Can Melbourne get it done in the regular season. Harry Grant proves to be the constant in the Storm.- North Queensland find their grove as their pack finds some sort of groove as their rotation continues to raise eyebrows. St George somehow show their good side and bad side in the same 80 minutes.- A defence of Reece Walsh's performance as Parramatta have a position battle under their noses across several positions.- Gold Coast deliver an ambush only Des Hasler can deliver in game 500. But, we raise significant questions over the Warriors premiership aspirations.- Penrith seem to get themselves back on track! But… as much as the Tigers have significantly improved, has their roster got enough in them to continue their improvement or is it too late?- The less we say about 7:30 the better, Souths somehow put up a brave fight against Cronulla who seemed to lack that killer instinct they showed against the Dolphins and the Roosters? Why was that the case?- Canberra flick the second half switch and thrash the Knights as AOB's halves roulette hits another hurdle. We analyse Canberra's premiership hopes.- Canterbury find their groove finally with Galvin and co. What does this mean for the Dogs title charge. Plus a ruthless takedown of Manly's aspirations now Haumole is sidelined for the season.
Panthers resurrection from last spot two months ago to 5th spot after winning 7 straight puts the NRL on notice, Raiders win 9 straight to maintain pole position, Canterbury's attack unlocks, Storm lose Jahrome Hughes at worst time of the year, Mitch Moses changes the Eels fortunes, and much more… In our ‘Bunker Review' we discuss the poor reception to the new Rugby League 26 video game, and the appointment of Kevin Walters as Kangaroos coach for 3 games only, as well as what he should do to deal with possible Kangaroos defectors! We end the episode with the Super League transfer news, NRLW Round 4 results, and the Warriors winning 14 straight in NSW Cup!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:55 - RIP Hulk Hogan03:25 - Clarkie's Good Guy of the Week vs. Who's in Guildy's Bin08:58 - Episode Overview10:23 - Bunker Review: ‘Rugby League 26' is a flop of a video game22:45 - Bunker Review: What does Kevin Walters do about “Kangaroos defectors”?44:30 - TSS Tipping + Supercoach money comps [Round 21]47:35 - NRL Round 21: Storm def. Roosters (Jahrome Hughes dislocates shoulder)59:49 - NRL Round 21: Cowboys def. Dragons1:04:30 - NRL Round 21: Eels def. Broncos (Welcome back Mitch Moses)1:16:39 - NRL Round 21: Titans def. Warriors (Dessie's 500th)1:24:32 - NRL Round 21: Panthers def. Tigers (Penrith win 7 straight)1:32:02 - NRL Round 21: Sharks def. Rabbitohs1:47:37 - NRL Round 21: Raiders def. Knights (Canberra win 9 straight)1:54:24 - NRL Round 21: Bulldogs def. Manly2:01:10 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 222:05:30 - ATG: Super League Player Transfer News2:11:24 - ATG: NRLW Round 4 Results2:12:14 - ATG: Warriors win 14 straight in NSW Cup2:13:05 - Outro——Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast——Proudly sponsored by:* ADSE Apparel* Best Sport 2.0* Good Guys Mowing* rugbyleague.com ——Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].——Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer.© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.——“You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”
Procedures are in process to find a new Archbishop of Canterbury and a new Archbishop of Wales. Both of whom retired amidst controversies over the handling of safeguarding issues, although there are no suggestions that they behaved inappropriately themselves. Azim Ahmed and guests discuss - is the Church in Crisis?Dr Andrew Graystone is an advocate for survivors of abuse in the Church and is the author of “Bleeding for Jesus : John Smyth and the cult of the Iwerne Camps” Dr Michael J Kruger is Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in the United States of America. He's the author of “Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church” The Reverend Nan Powell-Davies is head of the Presbyterian Church in Wales. Simon Plant is Executive Manager for the Charity for Action on Spiritual Abuse, formerly Replenished Life. He has over twenty-five years experience working in safeguarding in Education, Local Government and Faith settings.
Send us a textWhen Jesus' disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray," they recognized how Jesus connected with the Divine. The prayer the disciples asked for wasn't about polished words. It was about relationship. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir about prayer and its power to transform our spiritual lives. Salmoon shares the story of how his mother instilled prayer as a non-negotiable daily practice in their family life. The conversation reveals how early formation in prayer creates patterns that sustain us through life's complexities.Prayer emerges not as a performance or obligation but as relationship-building with the divine. "The focus of prayer is to be like Jesus, love like Jesus, pray like Jesus, forgive like Jesus, welcome strangers like Jesus," Salmoon explains. This relational approach dismantles the anxiety many feel about "praying correctly," affirming that from ancient liturgical traditions to simple heartfelt words, there's no wrong way to pray. As Salmoon prepares to pass these prayer traditions to his four-month-old son by reading Psalms at bedtime, we're reminded that prayer forms not just our spiritual lives but the generations that follow. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir serves as the Canon for Liturgy and Ecumenism at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Originally from Pakistan, Salmoon brings over a decade of experience in offering compassionate and thoughtful leadership across multicultural, multi-faith contexts in the United States, Pakistan, Iraq, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Georgia.Before ordained ministry, Salmoon worked as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East. Responding to a vocational call, he joined the Community of St. Anselm at Lambeth Palace in London, serving alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury. He later moved to the Republic of Georgia, where he served as Assistant Pastor in a vibrant, multiethnic, and multidenominational church.Salmoon's call to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church led him to Atlanta, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree with a Certificate in Episcopal-Anglican Studies and a Chaplaincy concentration from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. In addition to his ministry, Salmoon serves on several academic, religious, and nonprofit boards. He is married to Mari, a fellow graduate of Candler School of Theology, who works with a faith-based nonprofit organization. Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.
In this episode, Fordham University master's student Kristian Powell is joined by his classmate Thomas Warren to discuss the life of Theodore of Tarsus. Theodore was a 7th-century intellectual refugee from Asia Minor who, through a long career as a monk in Rome, was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, influencing the early Anglo-Saxon church immensely.For more information, visit www.multiculturalmiddleages.com.
Tom welcomes Erin Hammerstedt and Kyle Sandler from Canterbury Shaker Village who discuss the visitor experience at Canterbury Shaker Village, highlighting guided tours and the beautiful grounds open to the public.
#markcanterbury #henryogodwinn #wwe #gmbmpwWelcome to Episode 94 of Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling (@gmbmpw) with hosts Jimmy Street (@jamesrockstreet), our action figure expert "The Plastic Sheik" Jared Street, and the Territory Wrestling Guru, Quinton Quarisma! Tune in as they join forces and tackle the world of Professional Wrestling!Today, in conjunction with our friends, Captain's Corner, we welcome Mark Canterbury aka Henry O. Godwinn! From his start with George South and Italian Stallion, to WCW, Shanghai & Tex, WWF, HHH, The Godwinns tag team, Hillbilly Jim, Dirty White Boy, slopping Sunny, Road Warriors and more! See Mark with Captain's Corner, Sept 20th at Canada's Slamfest in Montreal! Enjoy!Visit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmbmpwFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://facebook.com/gmbmpwhttps://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/https://instagram.com/gmbmpwhttps://twitter.com/gmbmpwhttps://www.youtube.com/@GMBMPWCheck out Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8vCheck out the Live and In Color with Wolfie D podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wolfiedVISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!-Captain's Corner (Conventions, Virtual Signings and more!): https://www.facebook.com/captinscorner-T's Westside Original Gourmet Sauces: https://www.westsidesauces.com-CHW, Championship Honor Wrestling, 1935 TN-12 Ashland City,TN https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61564165382800-The Nashville Wrestling Network, https://www.youtube.com/@krizullADVERTISE WITH US! For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.comVery Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme!-Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the "Sheik Fell Down A Rabbit Hole" & "Name Game" theme songs! © 2025, jamesrockstreet Productions
In this episode I record (as a solo session) a talk that I recently gave at a breakfast seminar to a room full of Canterbury Business Owners hosted by Baker Tilly Staples Rodway. I was one of three presenters who spoke (the other two being previous guests on this podcast: Jeannette Kwant Director of Undercontrol Credit Management and Noel MacDonald from Oxygen8 Consulting). The premise behind the breakfast seminar was "Getting back to Growth" for Canterbury Business Owners. After an opening and introduction from Director Dorian Crighton I kicked the seminar off with a presentation entitled "Loneliness at the Top & Unlocking Leadership Brilliance". The title says it all. I hope you find something in this one that inspires you with your own leadership journey.Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.
Join host Justin Forman as he sits down with Sadiq Edu, co-founder of Pika, in Lagos, Nigeria, for an extraordinary conversation about faith transformation, entrepreneurial courage, and the power of data to lift nations. Sadiq shares his remarkable journey from being the grandson of a Sultan to encountering Christ through a series of miraculous events, including being baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury.This episode explores how God works through business to address both spiritual and financial poverty, the challenges of building a fintech startup in Africa's informal economy, and the importance of staying true to your calling even when it costs everything.Key Topics:The miraculous conversion story: From Islamic royalty to follower of ChristBeing baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury after a divine appointmentBuilding Pika: Transforming Africa's $1 trillion informal retail sector through dataWhy you can't address spiritual poverty without addressing financial povertyThe cost of faith: Navigating family rejection while honoring God and spouseFrom Techstars rejection to acceptance: Trusting God's timing in businessHow bookkeeping apps can unlock credit, insurance, and economic development for 40 million tradersNotable Quotes:"You don't have the license to speak on someone's spiritual poverty until you've addressed their financial poverty." - Sadiq Edu"Entrepreneurship is pulling back all the noise to see what's true - whether in faith or business." - Justin Forman"If we lost everything tomorrow, doesn't matter. We know that the most important thing we have is Jesus." - Sadiq Edu
“We were outsiders”Edward Stourton, presenter of BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme, speaks to Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani about her Persian identity and her faith. Bishop Guli is currently the Bishop of Chelmsford, a city in England, but it's also being reported that she's one of the leading candidates to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the most senior bishop in the Church of England.Although she is keen not to add to any media speculation, if selected, Bishop Guli would be a remarkable choice. Not only would she be the first woman to hold the position in the Church's long history, but she'd also become the first person of Middle Eastern heritage to hold the position too.Born in Iran, her family came to the UK as refugees after her brother was murdered in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. Thank you to the Sunday team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Ben Cooper, Katy Davis and Lucy Sheppard Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani. Credit: BBC Radio 4/PA)
The family of a 30-year-old battling a cancer so “horrific” that medical professionals cried while performing radiotherapy is pleading for help with more treatment.Chatham man Alex Able is believed to be the only adult ever recorded in the UK to be diagnosed with the very rare and aggressive Rhabdoid tumour and is now in a race against the clock.Also in today's podcast, you can hear from a Kent campaigner who agrees the system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and Ofwat replaced. It's after a landmark review of the sector outlined 88 recommendations to the government to turn the industry around. A grandmother forced to ‘claw' her way from addiction has reconnected with family thanks to a £4,000 government cash injection.Sarah is among a small group in Kent, being supported by Canterbury-based charity Porchlight, to have joined a first-of-its-kind trial, examining the effects of giving former rough sleepers greater financial help.An animal sanctuary owner says she is “hoping for a miracle” with less than seven weeks before an eviction deadline.Amey James, who runs Happy Pants Ranch, is trying to raise £500,000 to buy the land where she and more than 400 animals live.And in football, the Gillingham manager is confident the goals will come this season - and says ‘don't judge us yet!'You can hear from Gareth Ainsworth after the Gills suffered a 2 – 0 loss to Luton Town in their pre-season friendly.
Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Some have resorted to parking in staff spots so they can rush to exams, while others run the risk of getting tickets by breaching two-hour limits. Joe Shaw reports.
This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the region in the world finals later this year. Owner Tim Ogle chats to Jesse.
It's understood plans for a £30 million hotel at a country park have been quietly dropped after the intended operator pulled out.The controversial scheme at Betteshanger, near Deal, was met with huge opposition and took two years to get planning permission.Also in today's podcast, the family of a sub-postmistress convicted of stealing thousands from the branch will be given the chance to clear her name after “an abuse of process”.Pat Owen was found guilty of theft from the Broad Oak Post Office in Sturry, near Canterbury, in 1998, despite denying any involvement in a £6,000 shortfall in its accounts.There's a warning from the RNLI about using inflatables in the sea after two men had to be rescued after being blown out to sea in strong winds while on a paddleboard and inflatable flamingo.It happened on Monday afternoon when the pair got into difficulty off Leysdown beach on the Isle of Sheppey.You can hear from teenagers in the county following the bombshell news people as young as 16 can vote in the next UK general election for the first time.We also spoke to a Kent County Councillor to get his thoughts on what's been called the biggest electoral reform in 50 years. And in football the Gillingham manager says he's pretty happy with how the squad is shaping up as their pre-season continues. They're hosting Luton Town tomorrow at Priestfield.
Matters Microbial #100: What's the Buzz on Phage Therapy for Honeybees? July 14, 2025 Today, Dr. Heather Hendrickson from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss the research she and her team are conducting on bacteriophage therapy to protect vulnerable honeybees from bacterial infections. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Heather Hendrickson Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Here is the website for a former undergraduate research student of mine, Dr. Paula Welander, now a professor and administrator at Stanford University. Yes, I am proud. Here is a link to another former undergraduate research student of mine, Dr. Krista Venecia Edmiston, now a professor at California Health Sciences University. Yes, I am proud. A review on cell shape in bacteria. A review on the cytoskeleton of bacteria and archaea. I am a great admirer of Dr. John Roth, and his clearheaded and direct approach to microbial genetics. Here is his academic website with many publications. An article about the causative agent of American Foulbrood, Paenibacillus larvae. An overview of American Foulbrood's impact on honeybees. The honeybee lifecycle. Beemites and honeybees. A video overview of bacteriophage therapy against bacterial diseases. An explainer of bacteriophage plaques. A video overview of lytic versus lysogenic bacteriophages. Dr. Graham Hatfull and his simply amazing SEAPHAGEs program, teaching so many people about isolating and studying bacteriophages. An article from Dr. Hendrickson's laboratory exploring cell shape in bacteria. An article from Dr. Hendrickson's laboratory explaining the importance of protecting honeybees from American Foulbrood, and the approach her laboratory uses. An article from Dr. Hendrickson's laboratory describing a community based approach to search for bacteriophages of Paenibacillus larvae. An article from Dr. Hendrickson's laboratory analyzing the types of Paenibacillus attacking bacteriophages isolated in New Zealand. An article from Dr. Hendrickson's laboratory describing an improved method for isolating bacteriophages. A truly great video from Dr. Hendrickson some years ago, explaining her research. This is a “must see.” Dr. Hendrickson's faculty webpage. Dr. Hendrickson's informative research group website. This section of Dr. Hendrickson's research group website is devoted to outreach, and so very worth your time. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future.
How do you know if your property's yield is actually good? Most investors have no clue if they're doing better than average.In this episode, we reveal new nationwide data that shows what a “good” yield really looks like. We also break down what investors in Auckland, Canterbury and Southland should expect – and why comparing yourself to the national average might be a mistake.You'll learn:What the average gross yield is across NZ (and what puts you in the top 25%)How yields vary wildly between Auckland, Southland, and the West CoastWhy you should calculate yield based on today's value, not your original purchase priceWant to see the latest data on how house prices and rents are trending? Check out our New Zealand property market report.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
The body of a much-loved son has been found in woodland, over a week after he was reported missing.The 32-year-old hadn't been seen since he was spotted in Hawkhurst last Tuesday – it comes just a day after his family made an appeal for information. Also in today's podcast, the number of children getting an MMR jab in Kent must increase to prevent a measles outbreak, the county's director of public health has warned.The percentage of youngsters in both Kent and Medway coming forward for immunisation has slumped over the last few years - falling well below the targets needed to eradicate the highly contagious infection.KentOnline's Blue Badge Battle campaign has been debated at Westminster Hall, with the government agreeing to meet to discuss possible changes.It's after KentOnline put forward local case studies - showing the need for flexibility from councillors and for the introduction of a temporary badge system. You can hear the moment a prolific shoplifter tried to jump off railings near pier in Medway in a failed bid to flee police.He'd been accused of shoplifting offences adding up to £400 and was spotted in Chatham High Street by officers. And in cricket, Kent captain Sam Billings says the Spitfires can only focus on themselves as they bid to reach the Vitality Blast quarter-finals.Billings knows victory at home to Essex tomorrow at Canterbury could see them qualify for the last eight - but they might still need other results to go their way.
In episode of All Things Sensory, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Tessa Grigg - PhD, Dip Tch (Primary) Dip Tch (ECE). She has a wide range of experience within the Early Childhood Education field. She has taught in a Primary School, supervised a preschool with specialist work in the sensory-motor area, worked as a Child and Family Therapist, taught adult students in teaching and child development, and owned and operated a GymbaROO centre for nine years. Tessa is the "Tessa" in Tessarose Productions, a business that has produced music for children for over 30 years. Currently, Tessa is a certified Rhythmic Movement Training Practitioner and runs a Kinesiology clinic for children and adults. Following the completion of a PhD focused on children's primitive reflexes, Tessa now works part-time as a lecturer at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and is the Research and Education Manager for GymbaROO-KindyROO in Australia.We chat about:How Tessa's career path led her to primitive reflex researchThe surprising effects of natural disasters (like earthquakes) and the pandemic on reflex development in childrenHer fascinating classroom-based research showing how simple, rhythmic movement interventions can dramatically impact learning, emotional regulation, and behaviorWhy crawling and skipping might just be two of the most important activities your child can do dailyHow to bring reflex integration into schools and homes without overwhelmWhether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode is filled with practical tips, lightbulb moments, and hopeful reminders that everything can change when we meet kids where they are.LINKSTessa's Research Articleshttps://jneuroscience.com/jnen/articles/v9n1/jnen-103-tess-grigg.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29529872/Visit Tessa's website https://www.gymbaroo.com.au/We'd love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/Harkla Website https://harkla.co/Harkla YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamilyHarkla Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/
Guy Stagg is an award-winning British writer interested in travel, religion, mental health and the places where they meet. In 2013 he walked from Canterbury to Jerusalem. His first book, The Crossway (Picador, 2018), was an account of this journey. It was a BBC Book of the Week and shortlisted for several prizes. His second, The World Within (Simon and Schuster, 2025), looks at the role of retreat in creative lives.Stagg's site: https://www.guystagg.co.uk/Book link: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-World-Within/Guy-Stagg/9781398533509---Become part of the Hermitix community:Hermitix Twitter - / hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - / discord Support Hermitix:Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpodHermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLKEthereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996
Researchers from the University of Canterbury have successfully developed chainsaw drones with the goal of improving worker safety.
Send us a textOn today's episode of Thrive Solo, I'm talking to the simply wonderful Linzi Bell all about embracing the power of nature, and her incredible travels on foot.Linzi is a 47-year-old wellness advocate and nature lover who embodies living life on her own terms. Linzi's solo journeys, including her current pilgrimage from Canterbury to the Vatican, underscore the transformative power of nature and self-discovery. Our conversation emphasises the importance of mindset, embracing singlehood, and finding joy in solo adventures. With personal anecdotes about overcoming fears, encountering kindness, and unlocking inner strength, Linzi will inspire you to embrace your solo life, and find fulfillment in your own company.Linzi has been single for seven and a half years, but has two adult children.04:46 Lindsay's Journey and Achievements08:27 The Power of Nature19:32 Current Adventure: Camino Via Francigena25:16 Challenges and Reflections35:40 Encouraging Solo Travel41:44 Unexpected Encounters on the Trail44:06 Facing Fear and Finding Strength47:09 Another Unsettling Experience56:57 Embracing Singlehood and Self-Love01:07:33 The Power of Kindness and Trust01:17:02 Final Thoughts and FarewellCheck out Linzi's website: https://www.linziwalks.com/Follow Linzi on Instagram: @linzidbell Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Sam Darry is a massive lad! Standing at over 2 metres tall and at just 24 years old the man has achieved and been through a lot! And it feels like he is still just getting started, After dominating schoolboy footy, Sam signed with Canterbury young and then made a bold move to head north to the Blues, a decision that he felt gave him the opportunity to become one of the best young locks in the game. It's fair to say it's worked out pretty well for him, being an important piece of the puzzle in the Blues 2024 winning season and going on to become an All Black.In this episode we dive into:Growing up with his mum Kat being being the All Blacks nutritionist How rowing at college helped shape him as an athleteWhy he decided to turn down the Crusaders to head to the BluesTom Robinson's top-tier pranksHow Vern Cotter helped his gameWhat it meant to win the 2024 Super Rugby Title with the BluesWhy Jase Ryan had to square him before his debutHis tight bond with Luke Romano, and lessons he'll never forgetHow he has handled the different injuries he has been hit with throughout his careerAnd how he plans to attack the next three years with a World Cup in sightBig Sam Darry is sharp, humble, and full of unreal yarns. He is on his way to becoming one of the greats, and this episode gives you an insight into the journey and the man of the future legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
While some rugby players choose to wear headgear, those thin, foam caps don't prevent concussions, so many choose not to. But now, research has found isotropic materials may offer more comfort and protection for players. Nick Draper, Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Canterbury chats to Jesse.
What does it take to build a globally significant clean tech or sustainability innovation from New Zealand? To answer that, you'd be best to talk those already doing it right? That's exactly what the Next Wave report has done. It talked to 44 leaders of breakthrough innovations to establish the barriers, the rewards and the opportunities for more innovation in cleantech, climate tech, nature and community. And we need it, with climate and nature under threat like never before. How do we accelerate the solutions? Vincent is joined by the co-authors of the Next Wave, James Griffin from the Sustainable Business Network and Dr Kate Prendergast of the University of Canterbury.
A Kent man who had the privilege of travelling with a megastar for one of the biggest global events has been reliving the memories of Live Aid 40-years on. You can hear from broadcaster Steve Blacknell who flew on Concorde with Phil Collins as the singer jetted from the London show to Philadelphia in July 1985. Also on today's podcast, investigations are underway after an Amazon delivery driver died following a collision involving a train near Sittingbourne. Rail services had to be suspended due to the crash in Teynham – one of our reporters has been at the scene. You can also hear from a Medway woman who's been telling us how scary it was to be diagnosed with skin cancer after years of using sunbeds.Levi-Mariah Verrall had to have a biopsy after noticing a small pigmentation on her face in 2022 and now she's hoping her story will serve as a warning to others. A former international athlete knocked down by a car while out jogging managed to get to her feet and run more than half a mile home - despite suffering a fractured spine.The driver has appeared in court after the runner was struck near Canterbury, sending her tumbling into a grass bank and onto the road.And in football, Gillingham's draw against Reading gave their manager a good feeling about what the team could achieve in the future.We spoke to Gareth Ainsworth after Saturday's match.
TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 212 Topics covered: Leo XIV wants to make converts. The Vatican and World Kiswahili Language Day. Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart publishes prayers for the blessing of perverted relationships. 'Papal' nuncio to the United Kingdom celebrates Novus Ordo Mass at Anglican Cathedral of Canterbury. Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and Leo XIV's heresy of the ecumenism of blood. Links: Antipope Leo XIV, Homily at Mass for Care of Creation (July 9, 2025) Sarah Pelaji, "World Kiswahili Language Day celebrated globally as symbol of unity, development", Vatican News (July 11, 2025) "Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart publishes a collection of materials for blessing ceremonies for couples – regardless of their lifestyle or marital status", Catholic Conclave (July 10, 2025). Original German text at diocesan web site here. Madeleine Teahan, "Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event", Catholic World Report (July 9, 2025) "Francis Permits Invalid Anglican Eucharist in Roman Basilica", Novus Ordo Watch (Jan. 25, 2024) Pope Leo XIII, Apostolic Letter Apostolicae Curae (Sep. 13, 1896) Edward N. Peters, ed., The 1917 Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law (Latin original here) "Leo XIV Positions Ecumenism of Blood as the Key to Christian Unity", FSSPX News (July 2, 2025) "It's Heresy: Francis' Ecumenism of Blood is more dangerous than ISIS", Novus Ordo Watch (Feb. 17, 2015) Fr. Henry Denzinger, ed., The Sources of Catholic Dogma (1954 ed.) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/
Chris drops in for a cool chat & names his Dream 13! Any player. Any era. Any team. Any competition ... then combine them!
A huge fire's broken out at an industrial estate in Strood - with smoke visible from miles away.Crews were called to the Viridor recycling centre on the Medway City Estate just before six this morning. Hear from a reporter at the scene and a man who works nearby.Also in today's podcast, a hosepipe ban has been announced for a large part of Kent as the hot weather puts pressure on supplies.South East Water say in recent weeks demand has increased to record levels for this time of year. We've been hearing from the Water Supply Director at the company.A car salesman has told us he could be forced to close his business in Sittingbourne after a wall collapsed onto a number of vehicles.Tom Bowles reckons the damage to his fleet of vehicles could reach £120,000 - he has been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley.The first electric aircraft of its kind has crossed the Channel to Kent.The two-seater plane touched down in Lydd before making the onward trip to Rochester Airport.A team of four pilots aged between 17 and 23 and involved in the project to reduce CO2 emissons and noise pollution.A Kent dad who plays in a Madness tribute band will honour his daughter by performing at a festival more than two years after her death.Caitlin Goodsell was aged just 17 when she passed away in 2023 - after being diagnosed with a complicated heart condition when she was just eight weeks old.Preston Summerfest in Canterbury is raising money for Demelza children's hospice.And in sport, it's another pre-season friendly for Gillingham this weekend.They're hosting Reading at Priestfield tomorrow.
This week: Peerless – the purge of the hereditary peersFor this week's cover, Charles Moore declares that the hereditary principle in Parliament is dead. Even though he lacks ‘a New Model Army' to enforce the chamber's full abolition, Keir Starmer is removing the hereditary peers. In doing so, he creates more room, reduces the Conservatives' numerical advantage, and improves ‘the sex and ethnic balance'. But 86 hard-working and dutiful peers ‘lacking worldly ambition or partisan passions' will be lost.Also in the magazine, Sophia Falkner, researcher at The Spectator, sets out exactly what we stand to lose by profiling some of the most capable hereditary peers in the House. She warns that Labour's purge is ripping the heart out of the Lords. Sophia and Charles spoke to Natasha Feroze earlier this week on Spectator TV – you can also hear their discussion on the podcast. (01:10)Next: Why should the hunt for the next Archbishop of Canterbury be ‘inclusive'?That's the question Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie asks in the magazine this week. ‘It will be a miracle,' writes Butler-Gallie, ‘if we know the name of the new Primate of All England by the autumn.' Justin Welby announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury last November; it took until May this year even to assemble the committee to discuss his potential successors.For Butler-Gallie, the process doesn't have to be swift – it only has to be ‘holy'. To discuss what exactly constitutes a ‘holy process' – and what this drawn-out process says about the Church – he joined us alongside Esme Partridge, journalist and master's student in philosophy and religion at Cambridge University. (18:57)Finally: Does AI belong on the tennis court?Patrick Kidd writes in the magazine about the creep of AI spoiling sport, following a high-profile incident during this week's Wimbledon tournament in which the AI system stands accused of ‘human error'. To discuss, Kidd was joined by Dr Tom Webb, founder of the Referee and Sports Official Research Network. (34:16)Hosted by William Moore and Gus CarterProduced by Oscar Edmondson and Ed Harvey
This week: Peerless – the purge of the hereditary peersFor this week's cover, Charles Moore declares that the hereditary principle in Parliament is dead. Even though he lacks ‘a New Model Army' to enforce the chamber's full abolition, Keir Starmer is removing the hereditary peers. In doing so, he creates more room, reduces the Conservatives' numerical advantage, and improves ‘the sex and ethnic balance'. But 86 hard-working and dutiful peers ‘lacking worldly ambition or partisan passions' will be lost.Also in the magazine, Sophia Falkner, researcher at The Spectator, sets out exactly what we stand to lose by profiling some of the most capable hereditary peers in the House. She warns that Labour's purge is ripping the heart out of the Lords. Sophia and Charles spoke to Natasha Feroze earlier this week on Spectator TV – you can also hear their discussion on the podcast. (01:10)Next: Why should the hunt for the next Archbishop of Canterbury be ‘inclusive'?That's the question Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie asks in the magazine this week. ‘It will be a miracle,' writes Butler-Gallie, ‘if we know the name of the new Primate of All England by the autumn.' Justin Welby announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury last November; it took until May this year even to assemble the committee to discuss his potential successors.For Butler-Gallie, the process doesn't have to be swift – it only has to be ‘holy'. To discuss what exactly constitutes a ‘holy process' – and what this drawn-out process says about the Church – he joined us alongside Esme Partridge, journalist and master's student in philosophy and religion at Cambridge University. (18:57)Finally: Does AI belong on the tennis court?Patrick Kidd writes in the magazine about the creep of AI spoiling sport, following a high-profile incident during this week's Wimbledon tournament in which the AI system stands accused of ‘human error'. To discuss, Kidd was joined by Dr Tom Webb, founder of the Referee and Sports Official Research Network. (34:16)Hosted by William Moore and Gus CarterProduced by Oscar Edmondson and Ed HarveyBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk
A police officer was seen “bleeding” after coming out of a house before a lengthy stand-off at a property.At least nine police vehicles were called to the property in Sheerness after two officers were reportedly assaulted.Also in today's podcast, businesses and residents at the centre of everyday delays on a historic bridge are calling for a solution.You can hear from residents who say getting stuck at a standstill waiting to cross Yalding Town Bridge has been a challenge for the last 15 years. Volunteers behind a new “social supermarket” aimed at tackling poverty stigma and reducing reliance on foodbanks say nearly 200 people have signed up in just the first few weeks. The Dartford Larder, based at Copperfields Walk in the town centre, offers discounted food to members struggling on low incomes.You can hear about a wine-snatching burglar who was stopped by a man in a dressing gown who leapt out of a sauna to chase him down. The thief was seen through the kitchen window of a home near Canterbury. And, the King is coming to Kent this today for his first official visit to the county since ascending the throne.His Majesty is visiting Walmer and Deal and meeting with a community group who clean up the beaches – we've spoken to one of their volunteers.
On this episode Erika, Josh, and Tom are reunited to break down the most recent news: What's up with Epstein? Will we be hearing more politics from the pulpit? What is the “America Party”? Jesus visits Canterbury, the Station Wagon is BACK, and there's no need to be unshod at the airport! All this and more on the LOOPcast!The podcast is sponsored by Charity Mobile!New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard shipping, when they switch to Charity Mobile with promo code LOOPCAST at https://www.charitymobile.com/loopcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!01:40 – Charity Mobile!04:32 – People are still talking about Epstein???28:05 – IRS on Politics in the Pulpit39:58 – Good News!54:59 – The America Party1:05:49 – Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.orgSUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
No one has won more Super Rugby titles than Mitchell Drummond! A man who has done it all in the red and black jersey, Drummy has won 3 NPC titles with Canterbury and a ridiculous 8 Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders – yes, 8 titles! Add to that a test for the All Blacks, a stint with the Barbarians, over 100 games for Canterbury, and being the youngest ever Crusaders centurion and you start to get the picture.But beyond the stats, Mitch has been the Glue Guy for the Canterbury Region for over a decade, a man who has genuinely put the team first and always nailed his role in the side whatever that may be.In this episode, we chat about:- An exclusive announcement on where he will be playing his rugby this season- Why he chose Rugby over a promising Cricket career- Why he turned down an offer from another Club- How he went from playing against the All Blacks one week to playing for them the next- An insight into the competitive rivalry with Bryn Hall- His struggles with social media comments- How he feels about his Dad owning the Highlanders- And all of your questions!Drummy also gives some great insights into leadership, what's made the Crusaders successful, and great advice for young aspiring rugby player.Mitch Drummond is one special human and this episode is one of the great episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a belief a plan to resurrect the extinct Moa will have ample roll-on effects. US company Colossal Bioscience has partnered with Ngāi Tahu in a $50 million project to revive the flightless bird through gene editing. Canterbury Museum's Senior Curator of Natural History Paul Scofield says it's a great eco-tourism opportunity. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan people could come and see Moa roaming the hills in a reserve. Scofield says scientists would also be able to see how these birds affected the ecology of New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
fWotD Episode 2986: Edgar, King of England Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 8 July 2025, is Edgar, King of England.Edgar (or Eadgar; c. 944 – 8 July 975), known sometimes as Edgar the Peacemaker or the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975. He became king of all England on his brother Eadwig's death. He was the younger son of King Edmund I and his first wife, Ælfgifu. A detailed account of Edgar's reign is not possible, because only a few events were recorded by chroniclers and monastic writers, who were more interested in recording the activities of the leaders of the church.Edgar mainly followed the political policies of his predecessors, but there were major changes in the religious sphere. The English Benedictine Reform, which he strongly supported, became a dominant religious and social force. It is seen by historians as a major achievement, and it was accompanied by a literary and artistic flowering, mainly associated with Æthelwold, Bishop of Winchester. Monasteries aggressively acquired estates from lay landowners with Edgar's assistance, leading to disorder when he died and former owners sought to recover their lost property, sometimes by force. Edgar's major administrative reform was the introduction of a standardised coinage in the early 970s to replace the previous decentralised system. He also issued legislative codes which mainly concentrated on improving procedures for enforcement of the law.England had suffered from Viking invasions for over a century when Edgar came to power, but there were none during his reign, which fell in a lull in attacks between the mid-950s and the early 980s. After his death the throne was disputed between the supporters of his two surviving sons; the elder one, Edward the Martyr, was chosen with the support of Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Three years later Edward was murdered and succeeded by his younger half-brother, Æthelred the Unready. Later chroniclers presented Edgar's reign as a golden age when England was free from external attacks and internal disorder, especially compared with Æthelred's disastrous rule. Modern historians see Edgar's reign as the pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon culture, but they disagree about his political legacy, and some see the disorders following his death as a natural reaction to his overbearing control.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:10 UTC on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Edgar, King of England on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Danielle.
A Canterbury professor says he has potentially found a better, more humane, option than 1080. Scientist Rudi Marquez-Mazlin discovered a compound that sterilises pests by inducing the early onset of menopause. He tells Jesse how he found the active ingredient by chance when he was involved in cancer research.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch.
Another hour with Henry Lake filling in for Chad Hartman on this 4th of July as we chat with our friend Sheletta on a Feisty Friday - we talk southern cooking, Drake's fake abs and more! Also Jeff Maday previews what is happening at Canterbury this Fourth of July weekend and we rank some of the go-to desserts!
There are many reasons to celebrate this time of the year and Canterbury knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July and Jeff Maday with Canterbury Park joined Henry to preview the weekend of fun out in Shakopee and also we give a congratulations to Jeff on being named to the Canterbury Hall of Fame amid what has been a very successful run working out at the Park!
The big question when it comes to protecting our native insects is how to track them? Many of them are barely big enough to spot let alone carry a tracking device, but research from the University of Canterbury might have found the answer in harmonic radar. The project is led by Associate Professor Steve Pawson, he joined Jesse to explain how it could work.
What good is a Winter Festival without an ice rink? That's what engineer Neil Wilson of Hanmer Springs thought, so, he set about building one himself.
This is our sometimes-regular segment The A-Z of Aotearoa. So far we've covered Aviation & Billy T, so we're up to the letter C. Today we're looking at Captain Charles Hazlitt Upham, the Canterbury man who is New Zealand's most decorated soldier. For his efforts in WW2 he was awarded not one, but two Victoria Crosses, also known as the "VC" and "Bar". He was one of only three people world-wide to achieve the honour, and the only combat soldier.
Selwyn mayor hits back at rates rise criticism, does Selwyn have the lowest rates n Canterbury?
Guest: Paul Morgan, Rugby World Editor and Premiership Rugby Comms DirectorRunning List: The Business of Rugby Episode1. British Lions Commercial StrategyTicket pricing controversy: Struggling to sell out Dublin match at £163 per ticketMajor commercial partnerships: Qatar Airways (title sponsor), Patron Saint whisky, Rhino, Oxford Landing, Charles Tyrwhitt, Howden, Canterbury, FanaticsDigital strategy: World Rugby/Lions collaboration on RugbyPass App for Australia tourBroadcasting: S4C secures Welsh highlights rights, Sky holds exclusive live rights2. CVC hire Marc AllegraMarc Allera (former EE CEO) appointed chairman of newly created CVC SportsCoBackground: Sega → Three → EE → Jagex chairman (also CVC-owned)27% stake in Premiership Rugby (acquired 2019)Six Nations Rugby investmentHad to bail out Newcastle Falcons amid broader club financial crisis3. Rebel Franchise seriesMike Tindall-backed R360 targeting world's top 300 playersEstimated £300-400m needed to launchAims for 2026 launch with 12 franchises, no relegationSalaries roughly double traditional club payThe Pushback:Simon Massie-Taylor (Prem CEO): "Rugby needs roots, not pop-ups" - dismisses as "distraction"Andrew Georgiou (TNT Sports): Calls it "commercially unsustainable," compares to LIV Golf4. Gallagher Prem RebrandRebranding to "Gallagher Prem" focusing on physicality ("real grit", "raw speed", "big hits")10% growth in interest overall, 30% among 18-34 year-oldsPlans for US showpiece fixtures ahead of 2031 World CupClub World Cup launch in 2028 as "step forward in global expansion"5. Red Bull Buying Newcastle FalconsTaking on £39m club debtFirst rugby union purchase for Red BullPlans to use brand/marketing expertise to attract younger fansCommitment to keep team in Newcastle, eyeing Newcastle United synergies6. Women's World Cup - Rugby's Lionesses Moment?350,000 tickets already sold, targeting 400,000 stretch goalO2 partnership giving customers priority accessBBC partnership ensuring nationwide accessibilityGoal to increase women's participation from 25% to 33% by 2029Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.
FREEDOM!We are, America is, the home, the land of the:BRAVE AND THE FREE.We are lovers of freedom. It is, you could say, in our genes. We inherited that love of freedom from those who founded our great country, fought against the oppressors more than two centuries ago and built the foundation for the FREEDOMS we now enjoy today. Give us, we say with that great statesman and our forefather Patrick Henry, give us that LIBERTY or if that is taken away, give us death for there is no real life without freedom.For us, America is in fact exceptional no matter the indifferent attitude of Barack Hussein Obama who thinks that America is no more exceptional than any other country! But all of America and we the people are exceptional in so many ways, including our way of life and our lifestyle. Everything is okay down to the last sentence and raise and champion our great flag, and wear the American flag pin proudly, especially in the world of academia which thinks the American flag is a symbol for racism and xenophobia rather than exceptionalism.And now, we should take quality time to honor the founding documents which make us great, namely our Constitution, our Bill of Rights and our Declaration of Independence. We should honor these incredible documents by reading them, studying their content, understanding the values therein and resolving as the authors of these documents did, and honor our forefathers who provided them for us recommitting to them and the world at large that we the people will protect and preserve the freedoms contained therein, even to the laying down of our lives.In this day, there are so many who would CHANGE what we have, or even more radically so, eliminate it. There seems to be an ever-growing number of those in our very own country with little or no respect for our great founding documents, our freedoms, the principles by which we have lived and built THE GREAT SOCIETY, and especially what America has been, our glorious history. They the un-Americans wish to eliminate or erode so many of our freedoms and move this great country toward socialism. THEY are the enemy inside and THEY must be stopped. We the people, true Constitutional Americans energized and emboldened by our founding documents and founding fathers must make certain we do what is right for our great country, and as true patriots, protect and defend our freedoms as never before. We should do everything humanly possible to prevent socialism of any kind in thought or deed.We should remember the words of that great statesman, a founding father himself, Benjamin Franklin, who said, when asked, that he and his fellow revolutionaries have given us, Americans then and now, a REPUBLIC. Not a Democracy, but a Republic. Franklin went on to warn us then and now that this Republic was FRAGILE, and needed at all times to be protected with vigilance, vigor and valor. That this Republic of the combined United States could never be taken for granted. Nor could any citizen assume it would go on, and on. For freedom, for Franklin and the fathers, was a precious right that could only be sustained by watchful, involved and proactive citizens. We who would live in this free country and enjoy its immense freedoms must at all times be:WATCHMEN AND WOMEN ON THE WALLSNot talk, debate or discussion, but ACTION, actively working to protect our freedoms and our way of life, willing to die in the fray if necessary. Would you be willing to die, to lay all on the altar in the cause of freedom? What would you do if ISIS or jihadists attacked America and threatened harm to your family and you? What would you do? Our forefathers never gave the matter a second thought. They, in Second Amendment fashion, took up arms to defend their country, their freedoms and their family. Would you?In fact, we AMERICANS should be so proud of our country, and our freedoms, that we as a nation are ready at all times to help others in the cause of freedom. We gave the lives of millions of young American men and women to others in the cause of freedom. Witness World War II. One Robert Whiting, an elderly gentleman 83 years young arrived in Paris by airplane. At French customs, it took him several minutes to locate his passport. The Customs Officer with sarcasm and disdain asked Mr. Whiting:“You have been to France before, Monsieur?”Mr. Whiting answered, yes he had and the smart aleck French official replied pompously:“Then you should know enough to have your passport ready!”Mr. Whiting then stared this official in the eye and said the following:“The last time I was here I didn't have to show my passport.”To which the French Customs Official replied:“Impossible! Americans always have to show passports on arrival in France!”Mr. Whiting gave this arrogant Frenchman a long hard look and he proudly stated:“Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find a single Frenchman to show a passport to!”You could have heard a pin drop. God bless America and God bless Mr. Whiting.And yet another instance of a proud American at work. When in England at a fairly large conference, Secretary of State Colin Powell was asked by the Arch Bishop of Canterbury if America's plans for Iraq were simply a rationalization for empire building or LAND-GRABBING by George Bush as American soldiers went to war. Powell simply answered by saying:“Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for FREEDOM beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those who did not return.”All attending that conference were deadly silent. Well said, Mr. Powell, well said as a proud American.There was once a conference in France when a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American. One of the French engineers said the following:“Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he intend to do, bomb them?”Those in attendance snickered and jeered. That is, until an engineer from the Boeing company in America stood up and proudly stated:“Our aircraft carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people. They are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities. They have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day. They can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water each day. They carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting victims and the injured to and from their flight deck. We have eleven such aircraft carriers. How many does France have?”You could have heard a pin drop.And again, a U.S. Naval Admiral was attending a naval conference that included admirals from the united states, England, Canada, Australia and France. Every one in attendance was conversing in English. Suddenly a French Admiral complained the Europeans learn many languages but Americans learn only English. This French Admiral arrogantly and pompously said:“Why is that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?”The American United States Naval Admiral stood up proudly and replied:“Maybe it is because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so that you would not have to speak German!”The room was deadly silent.So, whether here at home or anywhere abroad, anywhere in the world, it is our privilege, our duty, our passion to protect FREEDOM at every turn. That freedom means for us and ALL IN THE WORLD the fundamental rights, the God-given rights to:LIFELIBERTYTHE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSIt is our right to live life free, with maximum freedom. It is our right to live and champion liberty everywhere. And, it is our right to pursue happiness as we define that, as free individuals, to pursue life legally and lovingly as WE choose. May it always be so, but it only can be if we are willing to do anything possible to protect those freedoms. ANYTHING! Are you?So now, this Independence week, culminating in the great day July 4, Independence Day, we should honor America, this great country in which we are privileged to live. We should honor all things American and we should honor our flag as a symbol of who we are and what we believe. There are those who would desecrate or cause to be irrelevant the great stars and stripes. There was the action of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) which banned the wearing of the American flag as a lapel pin or otherwise in clothing because the flag in their view was controversial and represented the causes of certain conservatives. How tragic, how ridiculous, how un-American the actions of the American Broadcasting Company. There are times when our President, our Congress, our leading citizens simply do not wear or honor the flag or any other symbol of all great things American. We the people should find all such conduct unacceptable and we should protest. The greatest form of protest is to protect, preserve and defend our freedoms and the symbol of those freedoms, the great American flag, the perfect symbol of our independence and the finest possible expression of freedom on the great day July 4, Independence Day. Do just that loudly and proudly my fellow citizens.Think carefully, my fellow Americans, about the precious freedoms granted by your Constitution and YOUR Bill of Rights. Remember that you are guaranteed the right to freedom of religion, to worship and practice religion as you please. You are guaranteed the right to free speech, to speak as you wish at anytime, anywhere, with any words. You are guaranteed the right to freely assemble, to petition, to print in press or on the Internet. YOU ARE GUARANTEED THOSE RIGHTS! You are guaranteed the right to bear arms, to purchase, own and use them for pleasure or in self-defense. You are guaranteed the right against governmental illegal search and seizure. You are guaranteed the right a trial by a jury of your peers rather than to be summarily convicted by any governmental agency. You are guaranteed the right to counsel if you can not afford one when charged with a crime. You are guaranteed the right to vote.You are guaranteed to pursue life, liberty and happiness as you wish! You are guaranteed by YOUR Constitution and Bill of Rights the highest and best form of living and lifestyle the world has ever known! You should give thanks for America, for all that it was, is and can be in the future if YOU as Benjamin Franklin so well said standup and do everything possible to KEEP IT that is the great experiment in freedom which our founding fathers intended. Please join with me this Independence Week, this Freedom Week and especially on the set-aside day for freedom celebration, namely July 4 in pledging once again our allegiance to this great country. Please join me in these great words which honor America:I pledge allegianceto the Flagof the United States of Americaand to the Republic for which it standsone nationindivisiblewith liberty and justicefor all!I ask humbly and lovingly that GOD BLESS AMERICA.And I ask humbly as well that GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!There is only one America. Keep it that way!
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