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Welcome back, ragers, to another thought-provoking episode of History Rage Live! This week, host Paul Bavill is joined by Professor of Modern History at Chester University, Tim Grady, to explore the often-overlooked narratives surrounding the war dead from the First and Second World Wars. Tim, author of the upcoming book "Burying the Enemy," shares his insights on how enemy soldiers were treated in death and the complexities of commemoration.Unearthing the Past: Join us as Tim reveals the surprising history of enemy war graves in the UK, including the story of German POWs who died in captivity and were buried locally, often without the recognition they deserved.Local Burials: Discover how enemy soldiers were buried in British towns and the public's reaction to these graves.Commemoration Practices: Explore how communities honoured enemy dead, often integrating them into local remembrance practices.Vandalism and Attitudes: Delve into the instances of desecration and the changing attitudes towards enemy graves over the decades. Raging Against Division: Tim expresses his frustration with the continued separation of how we remember the war dead, advocating for a more holistic approach that acknowledges all lives lost in conflict, regardless of their nationality.Guest Information:Pre-order Tim Grady's book "Burying the Enemy", released on March 25th here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9780300273977Follow Tim on Twitter: @tlgrady68.Support History Rage: For just £3 per month on Patreon or Apple, enjoy early access to episodes, ad-free listening, and exclusive content. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrageStay ConnectedJoin the conversation and keep the rage alive! Visit historyrage.com for past episodes and updates.Follow us on:Facebook: History RageTwitter: @HistoryRageInstagram: @historyrageStay passionate, stay curious, and let the rage for historical truth burn brighter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annoyed by the lack of representation and the  way society media portrayed middle aged women, Michela Di Carlo decided to do something about it.  She embarked on a journey and launched an online magazine to help empower women over 50 and reframe midlife as a colorful journey.  Michela is a seasoned, bilingual lifestyle journalist (Italian/English) with a Masters in Communication Sciences from the University of Rome.  Living between Manchester and The Eternal City,  former feature writer for the most influential Italian National newspaper “La Repubblica”, regular contributor for ANSA, the italian major news agency, she is the founder and chief editor of CrunchyTales.com, the popular first solely illustrated online magazine for sassy, badass women over 50.  Focusing her work on inspirational content to empower women feeling stuck in the second act of their life and highlighting the bright side of growing older, Michela is also the creator and producer of the first pro-age live radio show format called “The Beauty of Aging”.  She also has curated and chaired several talk-shows around the UK promoting a refreshing approach to aging, partnering with several charities and players including Chester University, StoryHouse and the Open University.  Currently holding the role of Adjunct Professor in Food Design at The University of Tor Vergata in Rome, she believes mature students are the best and she continues to be a fierce Late Bloomers advocate determined to change the narrative on aging while promoting the benefits of lifelong learning.    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  2:57 Michela's personal story 6:23 Biggest challenges in launching her magazine, Crunchy Tales 10:57 Things Michela learned about women over 50 15:01 Crunchy Tales format,  illustrations and popular articles 22:10 Gendered ageism in UK vs Italy 30:56 Writing Crunchy Tales in english   Quotes “I think that midlife is a time of reawakening, it's a time when you finally pursue what you always   dreamt about.” “We wanted to show that midlife is anything but a gray, dull time of life, so we encourage women to develop a new path maybe a more authentic path.”   Mentioned: CrunchyTales.com MichelaDicarlo.com eConnect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:    If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.  

Moss Matthey is an author, Pagan and cult survivor from North Wales, UK. Having mixed German/Welsh heritage, Moss is currently working on their debut work out through Llewellyn. He is currently completing a BA Psychology at Chester University, and comes on to the show to discuss his spiritual journey out of a fundamentalist cult, his connection to Paganism and folkloric craft, and the insights he has formed along the way. Moss will be a speaker alongside myself and others at the 2023 Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival happening ONLINE at: https://www.salemwitchfest.com/ To connect with Moss, please visit his socials: www.mossmatthey.com IG: @magic_of_the_moss FB: Moss Matthey - Author TT: www.tiktok.com/@mossmatthey -------------------- Copyright information: Title Music: "Wintersong" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Rosie Weldon is a Senior Financial Analyst and author whose memoir, ‘My Autistic Fight Song', tells the story of how she fought to get her accountancy degree and find her place in the world of work, despite her struggles with mental and physical health and the challenges that come with being autistic. Now 31, she was diagnosed aged 25. Since graduating from Chester University - where she received some incredibly supportive accommodations - she became an account, finding her first job with Bank of America. But she found herself having to make the decision to leave after developing a neurological disorder due to the demands of a role that wasn't able to meet her autistic needs.  Rosie now lives in Dorset, where she works full time from home as a Senior Financial Analyst, and shares her life online to help raise awareness of daily autistic life.  She says that she “wants to raise awareness of the daily struggles we face as autistic people, but also our ability to thrive in an environment that is suited to us, when support is in place, because a lot of young autistic people think life's doors are closed to them, and they aren't.” In our conversation we talk about: ➡ Her difficulties at school and university ➡ The accommodations that helped her achieve her degree and find work she loves ➡ Her challenges being out and about in the world and dealing with change ➡ Why working from home has been a game-changer for her ➡ How employers can best support autistic employees Squarepeg is a podcast in which neurodivergent women, and trans and nonbinary people, explore navigating a neurotypical world and share their insights, challenges and successes. I hope that these conversations will be inspiring and thought provoking, open you up to new ways of thinking about being neurodivergent, and help you feel more connected to a worldwide community of people with similar experiences. I'm Amy Richards, and after being diagnosed autistic at the age of 37 I'm now on a mission to learn more about different perspectives and issues around being a neurodivergent adult in a world that feels like it doesn't quite fit.   EPISODE LINKS: Rosie's website: www.rosieweldon.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieweldonsautisticlife/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosieweldon118   Twitter: www.twitter.com/rosieweldon118   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-weldon-5b728ab5/   If you'd like to connect or get in touch with Squarepeg, you can find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarepegautism  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepegautism/  Or on my website: https://squarepeg.community/    THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS! A HUGE thank you to my amazing patrons, who support my work on the podcast: Abi Hunter, Adam Klager, Amy Adler, Amy-Beth Mellor, Anika Lacerte, Annette, Becky Beasley, Ben Davies, Caroline, Cat Preston, Catrin Green, Cindy Bailey, Clare Forrest, Clare Holmes, Corinne Cariad, Dana Bradley, Danielle Warby, Dawn Trevellion, Dennis McNulty, Elizabeth Williams, Erica Kenworthy, Erin Pineapple, Fiona Connor, Galina, Gwyneth, Hannah Breslin, Jackie Allen, JF, Jayne Hutchinson, Jeff Goldman, Jen Bartlett, Julie, Katarzyna Tomaszewska, Kate and Kathryn, Kate Faust, Katharine Richards, Katherine Lynch, Kenneth Knowles, Laura, Laurencia Saenz Benavides, Lea Li, Leo Ricketts, Lilli Simmons, Linda Brown, Liz, LQ, Lyb, Mandy Allen, Marjory Webber, Martine, Melissa Shaw, Meredith L. Freyre, MN, Paul Harris, Pete Burke, Rebecca Biegel, Rebecca Kemp, Sarah Cottrell, Sarah Jeffery, Sarah Ivinson, Sarah Swanton, Suzanna Chen, Suzanne, Talia's Nature, Tammie Fabien, Tamsen Staniford, Tegan Bailey, Tessa Valyou, Tree Hall, Vic Wiener, Vicki Temple, Victoria Chang, Victoria Routledge, Zephyrine Craster and Zoe Lee. If you're enjoying the Squarepeg podcast and would like to help me carry on making new episodes, you can become a member of the Squarepeg community on Patreon from £3 per month: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegpodcast 

Roy Jenkins and guests discuss human rights and the Football World Cup with a live audience at Wrexham Glyndŵr University. The panel discussion is part of a range of programmes being broadcast by BBC Radio Wales in Wrexham this weekend to mark the Wal Goch Festival of Football. The Football World Cup is just a week away and it's the first time Wales has qualified since 1958. It's also the first time the World Cup has been hosted by a Muslim nation, Qatar, and the country is expecting 1.3 million fans. However, the games have been shadowed by controversy, with questions asked about the rights and working conditions of the migrant workers involved in building the infrastructure. Paris and other French cities are boycotting the games by not screening them in public spaces. In response the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has said that Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid. Joining Roy Jenkins to discuss the issues are Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and a Director of Cambridge United Football Club. Jahangir Mohammad, Founder and Director of the Ayaan Institute. Ewa Turczanska, Member of the Colwyn Bay Amnesty International group and contributor to the World Cup values statement made with the Welsh Centre for International Affairs. Faisal Bodi from the Islamic Human Rights Commission. Audience includes students from Wrexham Glyndŵr University, Coleg Cambria, Chester University and Bangor University.

Pete is the Author of The Art of Shouting Quietly (2015) and A Quiet Person's Guide to Life+Work (due May 2022). His latest book is aimed at those who are quiet themselves or who know quiet people, love them, and/or work with or manage them. He identifies as Quiet person, here to support others that identify as quiet. He is an advocate for Quiet inclusion and runs workshops to bring quiet people and those who lead/manage them into alignment. He is a tutor for Barefoot Coaching Ltd – one of the UK's premier coaching companies – and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal coaching from Chester University.Pete's new book, A Quiet Person's Guide (to life + work).You can also buy an ebook copy of his new book here.You can find out more about Pete's talks and workshops here:https://www.petemosley.com/quietwisdomWebsite: www.petemosley.com Twitter: @petemosleyTranscriptWould You Like to Support My Work?Sign up for my newsletter!Buy me a coffee! You can give me a one-time donation using this link. Become a Patron of Stepping Off Now!

John Wheatcroft Guitarist, University lecturer and writer of educational books and recording artist. This episode I talk to the awesome John Wheatcroft whose resume says it all. I loved this chat, we covered some deeply meaningful aspects of being a committed musician and someone who is constantly learning and passing that knowledge on. John leads a busy double-life as an artist and an educator. He has performed with artists as diverse as Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Alex Acuña, John Williams, Frank Gambale (Chick Corea), Paco Peña, Paulus Schäfer, Mozes Rosenberg, Mike Clark and Bill Summers (The Headhunters), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), Ralph Salmins, Paul Elliott, Keith Carlock and Laurence Cottle. John has toured the world with both Carl Palmer (ELP) and John Jorgenson (Elton John/ Hellecasters) and he is a regular contributor to Guitar Techniques UK, along with contributing numerous lessons for Guitarist UK, Guitar Part (France) and Guitar World (USA). John currently holds the position of Head of Guitar at BIMM London and is a visiting lecturer for the University of West London (London College of Music) and Chester University. His first book, Improvising Blues Guitar was published by Schott has received rave reviews worldwide and he's recently released his debut acoustic album, Ensemble Futur, to critical acclaim. To find out more visit http://johnwheatcroftguitar.com/about/ To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

We are fortunate that there are people looking at parts of our criminal justice system which otherwise can be easily overlooked. Jayne Price is one of those people and here she describes her work studying the process of transition for young people moving from a Young Offenders Institution to an adult prison. Price, J. (2021). The impacts of the drop in staffing provision in the transition between the youth custody estate and young adult/adult estate. Prison Service Journal, 256, pp. 23-29. https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/sites/crimeandjustice.org.uk/files/PSJ 256 September 2021_0.pdf Price, J. (2021) Violence, Control and Restraint: The Harms to Young Adults Particularly Upon Transition, The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice, https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12418 Price, J. & Turner, J. (2021) (Custodial) spaces to grow? Adolescent development during custodial transitions, Journal of Youth Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2020.1865525 Price, J. (2020) The experience of young people transitioning between youth offending services to probation services. Probation Journal, 67(3), 246-263. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264550520939166 Jayne joined the Department of Social and Political Science, Chester University as Lecturer in Criminology in September 2018.  In October 2019 she completed her PhD at the University of Liverpool. The project was a CASE studentship with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. The research aimed to ‘explore pathways and transitions between juvenile and adult penal institutions'. Through speaking to young people who experience the transition, key stakeholders, observations within the institutions alongside analysis of relevant literature and HMIP survey data, the research findings contribute to the on-going collective reflexive learning of policy and practise. The original research sought to establish the most effective and progressive way of supporting young people through the transition. Brewster D (2020) Not Wired Up? The Neuroscientific Turn in Youth to Adult (Y2A) Transitions Policy. Youth Justice 20(3): 215–234. Coyle B (2019) ‘What the f**k is maturity?': Young adulthood, subjective maturity and desistance from crime. British Journal of Criminology 59(5): 1178-1198. HM Inspectorate of Prisons (2021) Outcomes for young adults in custody.  HM Inspectorate of Prisons, January. https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Young-adults-thematic-final-web-2021.pdf   House of Commons Justice Committee (2018a) Young adults in the CJS: eighth report of session (HC 419). House of Commons Justice Committee. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmjust/419/419.pdf House of Commons Justice Committee (2018b) Young adults in the CJS: Government response to the Committee's eighth report of session 2017-19. Fifth report of session 2017-19 (HC 1530). House of Commons Justice Committee. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmjust/1530/1530.pdf  Lancaster University Research Project http://www.research.lancs.ac.uk/portal/en/upmprojects/breaking-the-carecrime-connection-learning-from-careexperienced-women-in-prisondisrupting-the-routes-between-care-and-custody-learning-from-females-in-the-care-and-criminal-justice-systems(067b972d-bd2d-4e74-afcb-2867d2a80f2b).html Transition to Adulthood Alliance https://t2a.org.uk/t2a-evidence/research-reports/

Ash's academic foundations include 3 undergraduate degrees: in Strength and Conditioning, Sports and Exercise Science and Exercise Rehabilitation. Additionally He has post graduate qualifications in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Nutrition, whilst working towards a PhD in Sports and Exercise Science. Throughout his career he has lectured and worked at various academic institutions and presented at some of the leading educational resources including Chester University and TRA Performance. He has worked with a broad range of sports men and women at elite and amateur level including Tennis, MMA, Rugby, Olympic winter sports, Boxing and Horse racing. He has also presented to premiership football academies on athlete optimisation, specifically strength development to optimise performance and minimize injury. Ash also has a keen interest in supporting the general population and sits as a member of the Faculty of Public Health. In this episode Ash discusses: How his own experience as a youngster shaped his emphasis on resistance training. Why resistance training is a more accurate representation of post-school physical activity habits for adult life, rather than team sport. How we are failing to capitalise on the school experience as the ideal scenario to equip adolescents in resistance training. The significant barriers to engaging in effective training programs in school settings. Why PE teachers need greater upskilling and support to deliver effective resistance training. How this change could help improve societal habits and relieve the burden on the National Health Service. You can follow Ash on Twitter via: @ashcox16 and on Instagram via: @ash_cox . You can can check out Redwood Performance here: www.redwoodperformanceinstitute.co.uk and keep up to date with Ash's research via his Research Gate profile. To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .

In this episode Kate chats to Kat Hannon a leading photographer of people and products. Kat leads a small team in digital photography in the marketing and publication industries. She qualified as a fashion stylist in 2003 then followed her intuition and studied black and white photography and printing at Central St. Martins in London. She interned at Arena magazine whilst launching her freelance photography career and quickly became associated with the London music scene shooting artists for labels and PR.  Now her clients are in lifestyle, luxury and business, mostly in fashion, beauty, leisure and luxury goods, and also in property, travel and interior design. She is a visiting lecturer at Chester University at the Fashion Branding and Communications degree and Picture Editor with The Cheshire Magazine. Find out more at: https://kathannon.com/ and connect with her on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathannon/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathannonphotographer/?hl=en  

In this podcast... Anthony unpacks in a raw and honest way the journey he has been on from building a 'Mega Church' model to where he now finds his churches in more a micro church model. His insight and findings are thought-provoking and his way of talking church building methods is inspiring! I LOVED chatting to him and I know you will love listening. A bit about Anthony... Anthony is married to Zoe, and have three grown up kids and 4 grand kids. He was a police officer in the centre of Manchester for ten years before going into church leadership in various places around the nation. Anthony leads Ivy Church; they have become a network of churches meeting in various places including a nightclub, an arts centre, a warehouse, a sports centre and even a church building ;) Anthony teaches for Westminster Theological Centre and has twice been ‘highly commended' by Chester University's External Examiner. Anthony also leads for NewThing recruiting, encouraging and training leaders of reproducing churches as part of a dream to plant 10,000 new churches across the globe. His books and resources now published worldwide aim to help people find their way back to God and live life to the full. Note on our incredible sponsor, Compassion! To make the podcast happen and play regularly I have partnered with Compassion UK! The most inspiring NGO...the start of the podcast says more so listen to the first few mins! A little note, for those texting please be aware: Texts cost your standard network text charge – alternatively text COFFEE to 07975 008244 if your mobile doesn't allow shortcodes. We'll send you a confirmation by text and follow up with a call within a few days. For more information about how Compassion process your personal information, visit www.compassionuk.org/privacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rich-martin/message

Victoria is a primary school headteacher in the North West of England, a post she has held for nine years. She is a mum of two teenagers. In her spare time she is a British Army reservist and also lectures on the MA programme in Educational Leadership (previously at Chester University and currently at Liverpool Hope). In addition, she has completed two MAs (in Equality & Diversity and Educational Leadership) and a doctorate, and is currently studying for a third MA with Bucks University, in Military History. She loves sport, cooking, and the outdoors. She has presented a TEDx on The Power of Language and how we can all be ‘everyday heroes', has done several key note speeches, podcasts and blogs, most recently for BERA and Leeds Beckett University. You can follow her on Twitter

Patrick is a qualified Coach who is super self aware and skilled in thinking, feeling and behaving from his total truth. His has been a complex journey and he shares some of this with Lucy in this hearty and moving episode which will warm you through and through. You'll enjoy this episode if you want to touch closer to your truth and story in order to connect even more and deeply with other people.   About Lucy:   I am not only thoroughly and extensively trained in Transactional Analysis for Psychotherapy AND organisations, I have over 20 years of experience in helping people be all they can be. I have been a senior leader in social care and Social Work since the 90s,  I have a level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma in Business Leadership, a Master's degree in Social Work and a Postgraduate certificate in Personal and Business Coaching.    I am a strong, potent, qualified and professionally credentialled Personal and Business Coach with the skills and experience to get you exactly where you want to be.   I started out by helping the most marginalised people in our society as a Social Worker back in the 1990s. I soon moved into senior management in Social Services and later in the Care Sector. I have worked as a Director of People and Culture, a Managing Director and as a Group Learning and Development Manager until I left to set up my own Coaching business in early 2019.   In 2014, I began training in and practicing Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and in 2016 I qualified as a Coach. I train others in both of these practices now and I am known as a leading authority in my own unique and perfectly integrated methods across the sector.   I love my work. And I love watching success emerge within and from my clients    It is totally aligned with my purpose which is to impact YOU so that you become all you truly are.    I am all about helping you to EMERGE as your intrinsic self from beneath the layers of limits you have taken on throughout your life.   This is YOUR time.    Contact me to discover how I will help you:   Lucy's Links: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Website Sign up to my Free E-Book 'Unlock Your Success Mindset' Here   About Patrick:   My passion is your success and full living, especially in and through the harder times of life.   I am an expert at building high-quality relationships based on mutual respect and trust. I support individuals through times of high emotion and stress caused by grief and loss. Like many of us, throughout my life,I have experienced significant losses and grief.   I taught for over 20 years in both New Zealand, where I was born, and in London where I live. In the last three years of my teaching career, I was an in-house coach working with colleagues to help them fulfil their potential and improve performance to create greater outcomes for their students. The success of my work led to my governing body funding my coaching training with Barefoot Coaching and Chester University for a Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching.   My mission: To help others live fully in and through the harder times of life. To empower us all to ‘Get Good at Grief' by talking & thinking about it as a normal, natural and healthy part of being human and our life cycle. It would be my honour and privilege to be beside you as you feel and think your way forward.   Together we are stronger. Together we can begin Thinking Beyond Now. Whenever you are ready.   Patrick's Links: Twitter LinkedIn  Instagram  Website   Coaching for Grief, Loss and Life    

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Professor Paul Middleton of Chester University speaks to Kenny and Stewart about important stuff like his interest in early church martyrs, complaining about sermons on Facebook and getting a latte after church in episode 16 of ctl-alt-del/church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ctrl-alt-del-church/message

Monday 6th July Dietetics Digest Cardiovascular Disease, Food Focused Guidelines and Advocating Dietetics feat. Dr Tom Butler (Episode 5)In this episode, we have Dr Tom Butler. Tom is a senior lecturer of Nutrition and Dietetics at Chester University. Tom is also elected council member of the British Association for Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and currently the programme leader for the undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Chester Univerisity.Why should dietitians be interested in cardiovascular disease? What is the role of the CVD dietitians?How can dietitians support people with cardiovascular disease and how can dietitians work to advance the profession?Resources Mentioned:Optimum nutritional strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation (BACPR) - The Article referenced throughout this episode.Dr Tom Butler (Twitter)If you enjoyed the podcast, please can you support us by: Write a review on Apple podcastsFollow us on social media ( Twitter / Instagram ) Please share this podcast with a friend!Thank you for your support!

The king of cake, Ben Cullen joins us on the line for episode 125 of Paddy Holohan’s No Shame Podcast. Known as the Bakeking, Ben is a multi award winning cake designer & a regular contributor on Channel 4’s ‘Extreme Cake Makers’. The Birmingham native produces weekly cake builds, topical cake sculptures & how to videos on his popular youtube channel Bakeking TV. Ben is arguably one of the most creative guests we’ve had on the show. Although he keeps his designs relevant to what’s going on the world, a new idea can spring to mind at any point or time. His instagram channel is a feast for the eyes with cakes in the shape of roast dinners, celebrities, sporting super stars, iconic film characters, musicians, coke cans & even bananas, ‘go banana!’ Ben studied Graphic design at Chester University before taking up a tattoo apprenticeship. While tattooing a customer in 2014, Cullen was shown an example of a decorated cake by his client, inspiring him to create his first super cake, for his dad’s birthday. One of his earlier cake sculptures was of the newly retired Champ Champ, Conor McGregor. Cullen discusses how the McGregor Cake was a real turning point in his career. It was a design that Conor’s official website, the Mac Life shared across all of their social media channels. It was the first time Cullen was exposed to large volumes of online feedback, with mixed reviews on his work. Ben admits that he felt out of his depth at the time, technically he would design it differently today, but he was still incredibly proud of his creation, it looked pretty epic to be fair. “Nobody cares until the Rest of the world cares” Paddy talks about the Similarities between creative minds & BJJ minds. It’s a sentiment Ben agrees with entirely, having a sporting background in soccer & boxing. In fact Ben never even liked baking growing up. Cullen, who is also a painter, attributes his success to mindset. He believes anyone can be anything if they’re willing to put the hours in. Bens cake production is widely accessible through his online platforms. His content is fun & exciting with a story behind every project he uploads. He attributes his success to dedication, graft, learning from failure & always focusing on being the best version of himself. He believes if you adopt that philosophy you’ll never need to worry about competition. The only person Ben challenges is himself. “I have to say that’s probably the first time I’ve ever been told ‘You’d look well as a cake Paddy!’” Just before coronavirus struck in the UK, Ben realised he was going to turn 30 in Lockdown. Rather than ruin the annual tradition of going for a few drinks, he built his own pub out the back garden. As-well as having functional beer taps, the bar is equipped with it’s own membership cards, an official sign above the door, tables, chairs, a dartboard & the footie of course, on loop. The only thing missing is the ever-present regular slumped in the corner, however Ben tells us that’s his role. When he’s not creating on youtube, or on our TV screens, Cullen teaches & demos around the world at some of the biggest cake expos. His plans for the future are to keep improving his skills & to continue growing his audience online. Not bad for a man that doesn’t even eat cake. Coming out of Lockdown, it’s refreshing to see people like Ben who think outside the box. Cullen used his talents to turn his passion into a living & thus became the King of Cake. We’ll all need to think a little bit more creatively going forward. Let’s not go back to normal, let’s be better. We’re not sure about you but all of this cake talk has got us in the mood for some sticky toffee pudding. The full episode #125 of Paddy Holohan’s No Shame Podcast is available now across all the usual platforms including, iTunes, Spotify & to watch on Youtube.        

Watch this episode as it went out live on YouTube https://youtu.be/4YwUrwHnBO8 Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880 In today's episode we are joined by Michael Quigley, a passionate member of the BNI networking group. Michael Quigley holds BA (Hons) 1st class degree in Drama & English from Chester University and an MA in English Language & Literature from Manchester University, as well as a, PGCE from Edge Hill. He is a former primary school teacher with experience of coaching and leading. This is coupled with his passion for fitness and wellbeing. He is a member of BNI Zeus, a business networking group in the north west of England, where he is a keen networker and supporter. Michael is the founder and director at Kataholos, a Lancashire based company that grows people through leadership development, training courses and products. His first book, Kataholos: Guidelines for a wholisticwholistic happy life was released in November 2018. He tweets @_kataholos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message

This week the topic is fans. Following on from our two-part special in season 1 with Mark Duffett of Chester University, we take a look at things from the fans perspective. Brian Garcia has taken fandom to new levels, especially when it comes to collecting memorabilia. In this episode you’ll also hear from Jimmy Eat World, Dave Keuning (The Killers), Fickle Friends and Kevin Brown of GigRev. The good cause is the MDS Foundation. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode050

This week the topic is fans. Following on from our two-part special in season 1 with Mark Duffett of Chester University, we take a look at things from the fans perspective. Brian Garcia has taken fandom to new levels, especially when it comes to collecting memorabilia. In this episode you'll also hear from Jimmy Eat World, Dave Keuning (The Killers), Fickle Friends and Kevin Brown of GigRev. The good cause is the MDS Foundation. More info and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com/episode050

From this weekend there’s a ban on climbing ‘Uluru’ in Australia’s Northern Territory. Anthropologist Professor Veronica Strang tells William Crawley why the site is so sacred to the aborigines. In the wake of the deaths of 39 people in a lorry William hears from the Salvation Army’s Kathy Betteridge about their work with victims human trafficking. Dr Carrie Pemberton Ford from the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research in Human Trafficking tells him about the numbers of people caught up in this trade – and some of the stories behind them. To mark the 100th anniversary of the confirmation of the theory of relativity, Professor Alister McGrath talks about Eistein's religion and his quest for a theory of everything. As the Vatican’s ‘Amazon Synod’ comes to an end we hear about the issues that were discussed and the decisions reached. Childlessness is on the rise in the UK due to infertility but also to choice. What are the implications of this for the practice and theology of the churches? William discuss this with Dr Dawn Llewellyn from Chester University who has studied Christian attitudes to childlessness and Sheridan Vosey, the Christian writer and speaker, who has been unable to have children with his wife. Producers: Amanda Hancox Rosie Dawson

This week we continue with lecturer and esteemed author Mark Duffett for the final part of our double header on fandom.   In this episode we talk to Mark about being a star, being a fan, entertaining people, ideas and values and collaboration. All of which provide interesting insight.   The good cause this week is the Penny Brohn, providing free integrative care to those affected by cancer.   More information and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com

This week we continue with lecturer and esteemed author Mark Duffett for the final part of our double header on fandom.   In this episode we talk to Mark about being a star, being a fan, entertaining people, ideas and values and collaboration. All of which provide interesting insight.   The good cause this week is the Penny Brohn, providing free integrative care to those affected by cancer.   More information and show notes at www.acpgmusic.com

This week we have the first part of what is a really brilliant delve into music fandom with Mark Duffett of Chester University, who has recently been quoted in the New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine. All musical artists need fans. Here Mark provides some great insight into tradition, consistent image, being memorable, playing your audience as an instrument and using your music. The good cause covered next week in Part 2, which is Penny Brohn. Show notes at www.acpgmusic.com

This week we have the first part of what is a really brilliant delve into music fandom with Mark Duffett of Chester University, who has recently been quoted in the New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine. All musical artists need fans. Here Mark provides some great insight into tradition, consistent image, being memorable, playing your audience as an instrument and using your music. The good cause covered next week in Part 2, which is Penny Brohn. Show notes at www.acpgmusic.com

Good Neighbours and the democracy of everyday life. Our neighbours do small favours and greet us on the street. They also, on occasion, startle us with noises at night and even betray us to the authorities. Laurie Taylor talks to Nancy Rosenblum, the Senator Joseph Clark Professor of Ethics in Politics and Government at Harvard University, about her study into our many and varied encounters with the people 'next door' - from suburbia to popular culture; in peaceful times & during disasters and across time and culture. They're joined by Graham Crow, Professor of Sociology at the University of Edinburgh. Also, the connection between sporting events and violence against women. Jodie Swallow, Post Graduate Research Student at Chester University, discusses her research into women's experience of domestic abuse in the context of the FIFA World Cup and the Six Nations Rugby Union Tournament. Producer: Jayne Egerton.

This week the Catholic Church began its second Synod on the Family. After a year of reflection and discussion, there has been much speculation as to what might emerge. The model for what constitutes a family has posed difficulties for Christianity down through the centuries. The greatly increased divorce rate, the movement for gay and lesbian equality; the possibility for surrogate children, all pose challenges for churches of all denominations which have longstanding theological ideas about what a family is and what it is for. Joining Ernie Rea to discuss the family is Dr Clare Watkins, Lecturer in Ministerial Theology at the University of Roehamption in London; the Rt Rev Alan Wilson, Anglican Bishop of Buckingham; and the Rev Dr Paul Middleton, Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Early Christianity at Chester University and a minister of the Church of Scotland. Producer: Amanda Hancox.

This week the Catholic Church began its second Synod on the Family. After a year of reflection and discussion, there has been much speculation as to what might emerge. The model for what constitutes a family has posed difficulties for Christianity down through the centuries. The greatly increased divorce rate, the movement for gay and lesbian equality; the possibility for surrogate children, all pose challenges for churches of all denominations which have longstanding theological ideas about what a family is and what it is for. Joining Ernie Rea to discuss the family is Dr Clare Watkins, Lecturer in Ministerial Theology at the University of Roehamption in London; the Rt Rev Alan Wilson, Anglican Bishop of Buckingham; and the Rev Dr Paul Middleton, Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Early Christianity at Chester University and a minister of the Church of Scotland. Producer: Amanda Hancox.

Norman talks to John Cheek about his early days in Southend and his current studies at Chester University doing Theology and Evangelism.

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the promise and threats of developing artificial intelligence with Anders Sandberg, a philosopher from the Future of Humanity Institute in Oxford, Elaine Graham, Grosvenor Professor of practical Theology at Chester University, and Professor Lionel Tarassenko, Chair of electrical engineering at Oxford University. Producer: Rosie Dawson.

Ernie Rea and guests discuss the promise and threats of developing artificial intelligence with Anders Sandberg, a philosopher from the Future of Humanity Institute in Oxford, Elaine Graham, Grosvenor Professor of practical Theology at Chester University, and Professor Lionel Tarassenko, Chair of electrical engineering at Oxford University. Producer: Rosie Dawson.

Our third podcast and its all about what Christians get up to after hours. The podcast is based at Night Church, with interviews with volunteers, Street Pastors and students from Chester University. 00:20 - Gaz Thomas - Night Church Leader 04:20 - Ricky Montgomery - St.Thomas's Church, Ellesmere Port 05:30 - Jamie Edwards - Door Staff 06:35 - Phoebe Barker - Intern at The Light Project 07:30 - Terry - St.Michaels, Newton 09:15 - Mellisa Turner - Kingsway Chapel 11:05 - Deri Fabien, The Light Project 14:35 - Chris Hutchinson, The Light Project 17:00 - John Metcalfe, Christian Union Cuppa 19:40 - Sarah, Christian Union Cuppa 20:40 - 2am at Night Church 22:15 - Police, Inspector Richard Hill 23:50 - Peter and Jo, Street Pastors 27:45 - The contrast of Sound between Night Church and the Sound of the City 28:35 - Irene, Queen Street Christian Centre 30:40 - Catherine, St Marks Church Lache/Saltney 32:00 - Brian, Church of the Cross 33:00 - Pam, Church of the Cross 35:55 - Louise Anderson, Church of the Cross

Addiction to alcohol costs the UK around £22 billion per annum in health, welfare, social care and prison costs. The expectation is that more than 200,000 people will die prematurely in this country of alcohol related liver disease in the next 20 years. Is addiction a disease or does it signify an absence of will power? Alcoholics Anonymous famously claims that the cycle of addiction can only be broken by surrendering to a higher power. So is a spiritual approach to the problem effective? Joining Ernie to discuss the spiritual dimension to alcohol addiction and its treatment are Mike Williams, General Director of Stauros Foundation, a Christian Charity which offers fellowship to people suffering or recovering from addiction; Maia Szalavitz a neuro-science journalist with Time.com; and Dr Wendy Dossett Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Chester University who has just completed a Research Project on Spirituality and Addiction.

Addiction to alcohol costs the UK around £22 billion per annum in health, welfare, social care and prison costs. The expectation is that more than 200,000 people will die prematurely in this country of alcohol related liver disease in the next 20 years. Is addiction a disease or does it signify an absence of will power? Alcoholics Anonymous famously claims that the cycle of addiction can only be broken by surrendering to a higher power. So is a spiritual approach to the problem effective? Joining Ernie to discuss the spiritual dimension to alcohol addiction and its treatment are Mike Williams, General Director of Stauros Foundation, a Christian Charity which offers fellowship to people suffering or recovering from addiction; Maia Szalavitz a neuro-science journalist with Time.com; and Dr Wendy Dossett Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Chester University who has just completed a Research Project on Spirituality and Addiction.