Podcasts about Chichester

My discussion with Rebecca Rego Barry for The Overlook, the online nonprofit news outlet serving the Catskills communities of Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken, and Woodstock. Rebecca has had an exceptional literary journey as a book historian, a library preservationist and archivist, a magazine editor, bibliophile and publisher, as well as the author of hundreds of articles, essays, book reviews, two books, and a chapter in another. Rebecca, who was introduced to me by my friend Beth Waterman of the Phoenicia Library, lives in Chichester, a hamlet of Shandaken, with her husband Brett Barry, the host of the popular Catskills' podcast “Kaatscast.” The couple recently became part owners of Catskills book publisher, the Purple Mountain Press. In our discussion, Rebecca observed “I literally think of nothing else but books all the time.” We discussed Rebecca's books, Rare Books Uncovered, and The Vanishing of Carolyn Wells, Investigations into a Forgotten Mystery Author, Rebecca's writing process (‘bird by bird”) and routine, the challenges of writing and publishing, the books she's currently reading, including with her local book club, and finally the Purple Mountain Press. A condensed and edited version of our discussion was published in The Overlook.The complete transcript of our discussion can be found on my website, Bookworms In the Wild.(Photo credit: Dion Ogust)

Episode 98 - Murdock and Marvel: 2024 Can comics survive without big-screen movies to prop them up?  Yes, it appears they can.  It was another great year for comics in stores, even as the pop-culture phenomenon of the MCU seems to have largely died.  The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil v8 #3-14, Daredevil: Black Armor #1-4, Daredevil: Gang War #1-4, Daredevil Omnibus #3, Giant-Size Daredevil #1, Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1-4, Venom War: Daredevil #1, Daredevil Epic Collection #7, Avengers Epic Collection #11, Amazing Spider-Man Collection #10, Defenders Epic Collection #2, Scarlet Witch #5, Dazzler Omnibus and the Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu: Gang War graphic novel.  Writer: Saladin Ahmed (#3-7, #9-14), Ahmed, Erica Schultz, Elsa Sjunneson, Ann Nocenti, D. G. Chichester, and Ty Templeton (#8)  Pencils: Aaron Kuder and Farid Karami (#3), German Peralta (#4), Karami (#5), Kuder (#6-7 and #11-12), Kuder, Jan Bazaldua, Eric Koda, Stefano Raffaele, Ken Lashley, Tommaso Bianchi and Ty Templeton (#8), Juann Cabal (#9-10), Chris Campana (#13), Luigi Zagaria (#14)  Inks: Cam Smith and Farid Karami (#3), German Peralta (#4), Karami (#5), Kuder (#6-7 and #11-12) Kuder, Jan Bazaldua, Eric Koda, Stefano Raffaele, Ken Lashley, Tommaso Bianchi and Ty Templeton (#8), Juann Cabal (#9-10), Craig Yeung (#13), Luigi Zagaria (#14)  Matt Murdock is living as Father Matt, devoting himself to St. Nicholas Youth Home, which is suddenly facing shutdown over financial and other disagreements with the church despite its bills being secretly paid by Elektra. When Matt aggressively defends a girl from attackers, it's clear Daredevil's instincts are still right under the surface — even if he's trying to bury that life.  A mysterious demonic force possesses Elektra and turns her against Matt. During their fight, his lost memories begin resurfacing — her name, their past, everything. He frees her through prayer, but the entity warns they're only the first wave. Matt refuses to abandon the priesthood, yet the pull of Daredevil grows stronger.  Online smears claim St. Nick's is a criminal training ground, bringing police and CPS to the door. As Daredevil, Matt traces the lies to Ben Urich and the Daily Bugle — who's shockingly possessed by a demon — and learns about a new gang called The Heat rising under Bullseye. Matt begins realizing these possessions aren't random.  The pattern clicks when She-Hulk is also overtaken. After Matt frees her, Doctor Strange arrives with the truth: the Seven Deadly Sins have manifested as demons, and they followed Matt back from Hell. Strange sends him on a spiritual trial that returns him to New York wearing a white Daredevil suit, symbolizing a holy war rather than street justice.  Trying to stop the spread, Matt clashes with a demon-controlled Wolverine (Lust) in a brutal, city-spanning fight. Instead of winning through force, Matt prays and drives the demon out. Proving faith is his greatest weapon in this new battle.  Meanwhile, gang war erupts in Hell's Kitchen. Daredevil and Elektra confront The Heat and Bullseye, only to discover Wilson Fisk is backing the operation — who is also supernaturally empowered by the demon of Greed, which makes him stronger and more cunning than ever. This was part of a 60th anniversary issue that will be this week's spotlight.  At St. Nick's, Jason — a troubled boy whose father died in a past Daredevil-related disaster — learns Matt's secret and runs away, believing Daredevil ruins lives. Bullseye manipulates the boy while demonic forces begin directly attacking the orphanage.  After repeated setbacks, Matt confronts a painful truth: he's been guilty of greed too, trying to keep both lives — priest and vigilante. Accepting he can't do both, he burns his clerical clothes and offers one final prayer, choosing to serve God the only way left to him — as Daredevil.  As the year closes, Jason is still missing and there's whispers of a monster haunting Hell's Kitchen. Matt is fully back in the mask full time and appears determined to take on whatever is coming.  This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil Volume 8 issues #8 (#670 LGY) from June 2024 “Introductory Rites Part 8” Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway The takeaway is back, just long enough to say comics seem to have hit a new level of popularity post-pandemic, and that popularity has the potential to grow even more. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

Baxie welcomes back the ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalist Happy Chichester! Having played a series of great bands including Royal Crescent Mob, Afghan Whigs, Howlin' Maggie, Brad, and The Twilight Singers (and turning down the chance to join The Foo Fighters...multiple times)—he's about to release his first solo album in 13 years. The new album is titled “Test Time”. And it might just be the best of his career! Can't wait for you to hear the album and the podcast! Awesome! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Chichester Chats Ep #53: Nick Fury - Agent of Shield: Cold War   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil, Lilith and Justin chat with D.G. Chichester about his Nick Fury story from Nick Fury: Agent of Shield #25-#29 (July-November 1991) featuring Baron Strucker and Hydra's attack on a resurrected Shield organization, and a battle for an ultimate weapon in the Arctic Circle with special guest Wolverine.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

Happy Birthday to In the Sportlight, we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary. In a week that saw so many unplayable pitches and postponements, Petersfield rugby club did however welcome a new nemesis in the form of Twickenham to Penns Place. Twickenham managed to get the better of Petersfield in 2025 but surely much had been learnt about how to play this tricky side. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . We have some signing news from Petersfield 'the Rams' football club https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ and the latest results from Pompey as they fight the good fight to stave off relegation. In hockey, our mens and women's first sides take on Chichester in games that saw no less than 15 goals. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ . There's also news and updates from Petersfield table tennis club in the quest to regain their league title https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/ and Steep Lawn Tennis Club right in the middle of their winter league campaigns, https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/steepLawnTennisClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia is a creative ageing specialist, academic, pro-ageing advocate and Applied Theatre expert. Her work is focussed on the elderly population, care homes and ageing positively. Using her creative powers to spread the word of issues within the older community and how the problems they are facing can be eradicated.Georgia's practice started in 2014 when she founded a resident-led theatre company while being an Activities Co-ordinator for one of the UK's leading care home providers. Since then she has worked with other homes, hospitals, shelters and digital platforms creating spaces for creativity, critical reflection and building communities. Earning recognition at some of the most prestigious institutions such as the Tate Modern, Alexandra Palace, BBC, BFI and The Stage. She holds a BA(Hons) in Performing Arts and Music from the University of Chichester and an MA in Applied Theatre from Central School of Speech and Drama. In 2023 she completed her PhD from the University of Portsmouth with her thesis “Applied Theatre in Later Life: Facilitation, Participation and Shame Resilience”. Exploring how theatre can support emotional well-being and the collective voices in the elderly community. On top of all this she is the programme leader and lecturer for the BA(Hons) Applied and Contemporary Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting. Last year she was awarded the Early Career Teacher of the Year Award from Surrey University's Arts, Business and Social Sciences Department. Stay tuned for her upcoming debut book “Ageing on Stage: Creative Ageing and Theatre” which confronts ageing, tacking ageist shaming and stimulating shame resilience. We discuss her earliest inspirations to get involved with Applied Theatre and her love of working with the elderly population. In addition, how she conducts her practice and how theatre can change the world, especially within the older population fighting ageism, LGBTQ discrimination and loneliness. For more information about her work visit her website:Georgiabowers.co.ukThank you Georgia!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning 

Dan and Julia look back on 2025 with a lighthearted New Year Quiz packed with laughs and unexpected revelations. Discover which fungus Dan would describe himself as, and what weed he would munch to treat gout - don't try this at home! Julia proves she knows her Niwaki, but not her onions and can't remember what lurked in her granny's drawers. Listen carefully, and all will be revealed! The episode ends with the announcement of an exciting new sponsor for Series 7, The Plant Fairs Roadshow. To find out where they'll be stopping this year, keep scrolling down. Two Good Gardeners will return in late February/early March 2026 with eight additional episodes featuring brand-new guests and many brilliant gardening tips.PLANT FAIRS ROADSHOW 2026SNOWDROP & EARLY SPRING1 February, 11am-3pm Hole Park, Rolvenden, Kent TN17 4JASPRING22 March, 10:30am-3:30pm Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG4 April, 11am-4pm Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ19 April, 10am-5pm Arundel Castle & Gardens, Arundel, W. Sussex BN18 9PA26 April, 10am-3pm Ramster Gardens, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4SN10 May, 10am-3pm Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, W. Sussex RH16 1XP31 May, 11am-4pm NEW! The Inner Temple Garden, Temple/Blackfriars, London EC4Y 7HLSUMMER7 June, 9am-4pm NEW! Chiswick Flower Market, Old Market Place, Chiswick High Rd, London W4 2DR14 June, 11am-4pm Benington Lordship Gardens, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 7BS28 June, 10:30am-3:30pm EXTRA DATE! Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG5 July, 12pm-5pm Parham House & Gardens, Storrington RH20 4HR26 July, 11am-4pm ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY The Serge Hill Project, Featherbed Ln, Herts. WD5 ORTAUTUMN5 September, 11am-4pm EXTRA DATE! Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ13 September, 10am-3pm West Dean Gardens, Chichester, W. Sussex PO18 ORX20 September, 10am-3pm Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, W. Sussex RH16 1XP27 September, 11am-4pm Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham, Kent ME13 9TXWebsite links:Dan Cooper GardenParker's PatchPlant Fairs RoadshowExpertly produced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chichester Chats Ep #52: Judge Dredd - Trial By Gunfire Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil, Lilith and Justin chat with D.G. Chichester about his Judge Dredd story "Trial By Gunfire" from Judge Dredd: Legends of the Law #5-#7 (April-June 1995) featuring the street judge facing menaces to Mega-City One and a threat from within. PLUS: updates on Dan's upcoming projects. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!  Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

I didn't know this history of Canada at all and at points in this conversation I'm genuinely speechless. In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I'm joined by Angie Elita Newell, an Indigenous historian and author, to talk about the part of Canadian history many people outside Canada (and even inside Canada) were never properly taught: residential schools, forced assimilation policies, and why these stories aren't just “the past” for Indigenous communities. Angie shares her own family experience, explains how government policies evolved over time, and why it matters to talk about history in a way that's honest, nuanced, and human. We also explore what gets simplified in mainstream history, how stereotypes form, and how we move forward without erasing what happened. This is a conversation about Canada, Indigenous history, and the reality that modern history can still be living history. In this conversation: • What residential schools were, and why they lasted so long • The shift from removing children to placing them in non-Indigenous homes (Sixties Scoop) • Why Indigenous history in North America is complex, not black and white • The long shadow of colonial policy in modern life • How to talk about history without becoming trapped in bitterness • Why learning the truth changes how you see the present Angie online: Website: www.angieelitanewell.com/all-i-see-is-violence Chapters: 00:00 Intro: “I didn't know this history” 01:31 Angie's background and becoming a historian 02:43 Residential schools explained 03:58 Family impact and child removal policies 06:19 “This is recent” (70s, 80s, 90s) 09:21 Why Indigenous history is “Swiss cheese” and deeply nuanced 10:40 Making history accessible, not just academic 14:31 Why these policies still matter today 15:41 Acknowledging history instead of “separating” it 17:01 Stereotypes vs reality of Indigenous civilizations 18:12 “Most people in the UK don't know this exists” 21:53 Museums, archaeology, and what gets taken 22:45 Stonehenge, Avebury, and layered history 24:35 The colonial blueprint isn't new 26:04 The “apocalypse” framing and what gets lost 30:19 Death before dishonour and last stands 32:50 Female warriors written out of history 35:18 “This is still in the 21st century” 36:23 Modern harms and why it hits like a punch 39:51 Governments, hypocrisy, and denial 41:58 Arrests for resisting school removal 43:01 Reservations, rations, dependency, and urban relocation 45:09 American Indian Movement and Wounded Knee 46:14 How England changed Angie's opportunities 48:26 Middle ground vs extremes 50:10 “There isn't a right answer, only what we do next” 51:23 Letting history inform tomorrow, not poison it 52:12 Tangible history and living memory 55:24 Custer, contradiction, and the tragedy of Little Bighorn 57:08 Oral history, archives, and building the novel 59:05 The Guernsey/Jersey film example and complexity 1:02:07 Where to find Angie and the book 1:03:10 Time machine question: DeLorean, Chichester, Led Zeppelin 1:04:25 Closing reflections

Long hidden in an attic, vivid and revelatory poems shine a new light on the life and loves of Iris Murdoch.In the dusty attic of Iris Murdoch's Oxford home lay a battered, black chest. In 2016, when the chest was finally opened, Murdoch's life in poems was revealed. Renowned for her fiercely intelligent novels and groundbreaking philosophy, Murdoch was one of the great writers of the twentieth century. Yet she is also known for her equally radical life – intense friendships, relationships with both men and women, and an open marriage – about which much has, often controversially, been written. Now, her tightly wrought and vivid poems reveal a new, deeply personal account in Murdoch's own voice. They range over the preoccupations closest to her heart, from the state of Ireland to memories of a first love lost in the Second World War.We speak to Dr Miles Leeson, one of the editors of Poems from an Attic by Iris Murdoch, to learn more about this exciting discovery and how it adds to our understanding of the work of the famous philosopher and novelist. Dr Leeson also reads three poems from the book, 'Reverie in Winchester Cathedral', 'I find that honesty is a hard thing', and 'Macaw in the Snow'. Dr Miles Leeson is Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester and Visiting Research Fellow at Kingston University. He is Lead Editor of the Iris Murdoch Review, Series Editor of Iris Murdoch Today with Palgrave Macmillan, host of the Iris Murdoch Podcast, and has published widely on Murdoch's work. He published Iris Murdoch: Philosophical Novelist in 2010, the edited collection Incest in Contemporary Literature (2018), the festschrift Iris Murdoch: A Centenary Celebration (2019), the co-edited collections Iris Murdoch and the Literary Imagination (2022) and Iris Murdoch and the Western Theological Imagination (2025), co-edited her selected poetry Poems from an Attic: Selected Poems 1936-1995 (2025), and is currently writing Visiting Mrs Bayley and Other Essays (2026) Iris Murdoch and Feminism and editing The Oxford Handbook of Iris Murdoch (2028).You can find out more about him and his work here:https://www.chi.ac.uk/people/miles-leeson/Iris MurdochIris Murdoch was born in Dublin in 1919. After working in the Treasury and in the UN, she discovered philosophy, eventually becoming Fellow at St Anne's College, Oxford. Her philosophical concerns are at the heart of the 25 novels for which she became famous, gaining the Whitbread Prize for The Sacred and Profane Love Machine and the Booker Prize for The Sea, The Sea. Until her death in 1999, she lived in Oxford with her husband, the academic and critic, John Bayley. She wrote poetry all her life.The Iris Murdoch SocietyBuy the book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/470920/poems-from-an-attic-by-murdoch-iris/9781784746124Music: “The Silver Swan” (O. Gibbons), performed by Denis Carpenter, Clara IMSLP (CC BY 3.0): https://clara.imslp.org/work/51148 —

Toyan Thomas-Browne (Top Hat / Shucked) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Toyan discuss "Oh, Mary!" (Trafalgar Theatre), Top Hat (Southbank Centre) and SVN Live (Arts Theatre) as well as the latest news about Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey's rumoured production of Sunday in the Park with George, Titanique and Beaches' Broadway transfers, One Day casting and more.Toyan is currently part of the ensemble in Kathleen Marshall's revival of Top Hat. Following a successful run in Chichester, the production is now in London, playing at the Southbank Centre as part of its UK tour, and will transfer to Paris next year. Toyan also serves as the second cover for the role of Jerry Travers.Earlier this year Toyan finished his run as Marlon Jackson in the original West End cast of MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre). He also appeared in the workshop of Bliss (Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells) and over the summer Toyan covered Peanut in the UK premiere of Shucked (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre).Toyan's theatre credits also include: Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre), Moulin Rogue (Piccadilly Theatre), Jack & The Beanstalk (Lyric Hammersmith), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK tour), first cover Lola in Kinky Boots (UK & Ireland tour), Me and My Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre), Guys & Dolls (Royal Exchange, Manchester), Wonderland (UK tour), The Prince: A New Musical (Arts Theatre), Christmas On Ice (Spirit Productions, USA), We Will Rock You (Royal Caribbean) and The Wizard of Oz (Haymarket Theatre).Follow Toyan on Instagram: @toyantbThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lecture, given on Monday 15th December 2025, Dr Lucy Oulton (University of Chichester), Murdoch's enduring relationship with the figure of Peter Pan is discussed: her talk is titled '‘An Ousted Gabriel': Iris Murdoch and the Enduring Allure of Peter Pan' Wendy and Peter Pan, a stage adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel Peter and Wendy, embraces a key detail from Barrie's own childhood, dealing sensitively with the topic of child loss. The play foregrounds Wendy's attempts to come to terms with the loss of a (third) brother, while her parents are overwhelmed by grief. Iris Murdoch's fascination with Peter Pan is well documented. Cheryl Bove and Anne Rowe observe that she ‘most heavily depends on the Peter Pan myth […] in relationships which lack warmth, connections and love'. My talk focuses on three of Murdoch's fictional daughters who attempt to fathom their own circumstances in a shifting state of adolescence. I explore Murdoch's ideation of the girls in relation to this cultural icon, and her incisive understanding of what it means to grow up. Lucy is a Associate at the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester and her first monograph, Iris Murdoch's Wild Imagination: Nature and the Environment was published earlier this year. She is an editor of the Iris Murdoch Review and has lectured intentionally on Murdoch's life and work.

Star of Downton Abbey and Paddington Hugh Bonneville joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week. In this episode, Hugh unpacks his treacherous journey to the best hidden restaurant in Spain, reveals why he believes everyone should visit the South Downs and tells the story of the worst hotel he's ever stayed in! Plus, Hugh shares his top travel tip and recalls his cathartic experience confronting grief whilst filming in India. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned: Tamariu, Costa Brava, Spain Aigua Xelida, Tamariu South Downs, England The Pub With No Name, Petersfield, England Goodwood, Chichester, England Córdoba, Spain Noor Restaurant, Córdoba, Spain Jodhpur, India Grand Canyon, United States Amangiri, Utah, United States Vienna, Austria  Maldives Mihir Gahr, Rajasthan, India Cheltenham Literary Festival, England Texas, United States Las Vegas, United States Chapters 00:00 Intro 06:11 Secret 1: Number 1 travel destination everybody should go to 09:37 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience 11:30 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience 17:56 Secret 4: Best Food & Drink while travelling 19:45 Secret 5: Number 1 travel tip 23:02 Secret 6: Poignant memory from a trip 35:07 Secret 7: Special travel photograph 38:48 Outro

In this episode Miles is joined by Frances White and Robert Cremins - both from the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester - to discuss Murdoch's final novel, Jackson's Dilemma. Frances is the Deputy Director of the IMRC at Chichester and the author of many works on Murdoch, the most recent being the edited collection Iris Murdoch and the Western Theological Imagination (Palgrave, 2025) and Poems from An attic: Selected Poems 1936-1995 (Chatto and Windus, 2025). Robert is a writer and was Senior Lecturer in the Honours College at the University of Houston, and the Faculty Director of Creative Works. A novelist, short story writer and literary critic, Robert has got a lifelong love of Murdoch's fiction. He has recently co-edited North American special edition of the Iris Murdoch Review, published in November 2025, and is writing his PhD thesis at Chichester on the influence of Henry James on Murdoch.

Chichester Chats Ep #51: Terror Inc. #8 "The Gift Of The Maggia"   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil and Lilith chat with D.G. Chichester about his story from Terror Inc. #8 (February 1993) featuring the undead mercenary in a Christmas story unlike any other. PLUS: Discussion on the next James Bond and what horror movie franchise was inspired by Terror Inc.?   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

In this episode, Julian sits down with Professor Antonina Pereira, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Chichester, to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in higher education. Antonina shares her powerful "constant gardener" metaphor for leadership—the daily work of pruning, planting, and tending that never stops. She discusses the mounting complexities facing universities today, from frozen tuition fees that haven't kept pace with costs to the shift in student expectations since fees were introduced in 2012. Despite financial pressures that have seen fees remain largely static while operational costs have soared, Antonina emphasises that her non-negotiable remains putting people at the center of every decision, whether that's supporting staff development or ensuring students receive a transformative education rather than simply a transactional degree. Throughout the conversation, Antonina reveals what makes the University of Chichester special—its unapologetically small size that allows leaders to know students by name at graduation, and its commitment to helping every student thrive regardless of their entry grades. She discusses the importance of developing leadership capabilities in higher education, as many academics step into management roles without formal training. Looking ahead with hope despite sector challenges, Antonina shares her vision for 2027 and beyond, grounded in understanding what makes Chichester unique: a cathedral group university that develops programmes in collaboration with industry, provides exceptional levels of support, and ensures students exit with far more than a degree—they leave with a well-rounded education prepared for the challenges of the world. Her passion for enabling people to achieve their goals, whether students or staff, shines through as the driving force behind her leadership approach.   Connect with Antonina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-antonina-pereira-94468b95/ Website:  https://www.chi.ac.uk/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2   ##########

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Chichester Chats Ep #50: The Art & Business of Comics with J.M. DeMatteis   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil, Lilith, and D.G. Chichester chat with writer J.M. DeMatteis about the experience of writing comics including characters like Daredevil, Spider-Man and Batman.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

In this episode Miles is joined by Anne Rowe (University of Chichester/Kingston), Rachel Hirschler (Kinston University) and Rosanna Hilyard (Chatto & Windus) to celebrate the publication of 'Poems from An Attic: Selected Poems 1936-1995', published today by Chatto and Windus. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/470920/poems-from-an-attic-by-murdoch-iris/9781784746124 ANNE ROWE is Visiting Professor at the University of Chichester and Emeritus Research Fellow with the Iris Murdoch Archive Project at Kingston University. She has published widely on Iris Murdoch, including The Visual Arts and the Novels of Iris Murdoch (2002), Iris Murdoch in the Writers and Their Work series (2019) and most recently is Co-Editor of Poems from an Attic: Selected Poems 1936-1995 by Iris Murdoch (2025). Rachel Hirschler works at the Kingston University archives and is lead transcriber for Murdoch's poetry and much else besides. Rosanna Hilyard is Assistant Editor at Chatto and Windus, and has been shepherding Poems from an Attic to publication. Her fiction and non-fiction has appeared in The Isis Magazine, The Northern Echo, and several anthologies including Tactical Reading, Adrift and Outside Of Me.

Nolan talks to Tiarnan Millar from the Public and Commercial Services Union

It's Monday, Let's raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let's begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Hard to believe this is my 400th episode!  I'm thrilled to be joined today by the ever-insightful Noah Chichester of Wines of Galicia, the go-to guide for all things Galician wine. We'll be diving into the lush, green wine regions of Spain's northwest — where the Atlantic air, ancient vines and a treasure trove of native grapes like Albariño, Godello and Mencía come together in spectacular fashion. Whether you're a seasoned Spanish wine lover or just curious about what's happening beyond Rioja and Ribera, you're in for a treat. Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It's completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!   Slainte!  Find out more about my Wine Education Classes here Order Spanish Wine Bingo Game here Earn your Rioja Enthusiasts Certification here Find out more about Wines of Galicia here Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video Follow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channel SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAY Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please support our sponsors Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES

People with disabilities face more barriers to physical activity—but technology is offering new hope. In this episode, we explore one of the world's first exercise apps designed specifically for people with multiple disabilities. Dr. James Haley, a health psychologist from the University of Chichester, joins host Dr. Olli Tikkanen to discuss how co-designed mobile health interventions can support individuals with complex needs. Drawing from his PhD work at Loughborough University, Dr. Haley shares insights into the development and evaluation of the "Accessorize" app—an inclusive tool created during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people with various disabilities become more physically active. In this first part of their conversation, Dr. Haley explains how the app adapts to users with spinal cord injuries, amputations, or achondroplasia, allowing them to customize workouts based on environment, goals, and available equipment. He also discusses the outcomes of usability studies, the behavior change techniques embedded in the app, and the challenges faced in conducting feasibility trials with disabled populations. This episode is a must-listen for researchers, developers, and healthcare professionals interested in digital health, inclusive design, and physical activity promotion for underrepresented groups. ___________________________   This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively with Mimove. --- Explore our Wearables,  Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep,  Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher

Chichester Chats Ep #49: Street Writers - A Writers Survival Guide   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil, Lilith and Justin chat with writer D.G. Chichester about Street Writers, the book of tips for writers based on the podcast by D.G. Chichester and Mark Bellusci.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

I'm delighted to speak with Dr Phil Kearney in this week's episode. Phil is one of the world's leading skill acquisition specialists. He is Interim Course Director of the Masters and Applied Sports Coaching course at the University of Limerick. Phil completed his PhD at the University of Limerick, exploring the application of skill acquisition principles to children's learning of fundamental movement skills. He subsequently taught at the University of Chichester, England, where he was programme coordinator for the BSc Sport Science and Coaching, before returning to Ireland. A Fellow of the Higher Education Authority, Phil is passionate about skill acquisition, and inspiring the next generation of sport scientists and coaches to apply the core principles of skill acquisition in the development of athletes. Phil is also co-founder of Movement and Skill Acquisition Ireland. Phil and I speak about what skill is and how it can be developed through session design and coach behaviour.

Chichester Chats Ep #48: Rysk #5   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil and Lilith chat with writer D.G. Chichester about issue #5 of the new series Rysk from BlackBox comics.What happens in the series finale? PLUS: discussion on Dan's upcoming projects for BlackBox Comics and his recent appearance at DragonCon.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

The Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is a gem of a museum located on a corner of the former RAF Tangmere, just outside Chichester, West Sussex. On a surprisingly sunny Sussex day, marketing manager Julian Bridle kindly showed us around some of the gems of the collection, including my favourite Hawker Hunter, the bright red 1953 air speed record-breaking F.3 WB188.Visit the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum website here: https://tangmere-museum.org.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559899811674Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangmeremilitaryaviation/X: https://twitter.com/museumtangmere-----------------------------------------------------

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv BBC News quiz of the week Why did Dani Dyer pull out of Strictly Welsh word from Race Across the World added to OED Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84 Tributes made to ex Arsenal and Chichester striker Billy Vigar Nursery hackers threaten to publish more childrens profiles Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges Kneecap rappers terror case thrown out Ratmageddon Why rats are overrunning our cities Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority Arena bomb maker used makeshift knives in prison attack

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Tributes made to ex Arsenal and Chichester striker Billy Vigar Nursery hackers threaten to publish more childrens profiles BBC News quiz of the week Why did Dani Dyer pull out of Strictly Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84 Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority Arena bomb maker used makeshift knives in prison attack Kneecap rappers terror case thrown out Welsh word from Race Across the World added to OED Ratmageddon Why rats are overrunning our cities Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Nursery hackers threaten to publish more childrens profiles Tributes made to ex Arsenal and Chichester striker Billy Vigar Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges Arena bomb maker used makeshift knives in prison attack Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84 Welsh word from Race Across the World added to OED Kneecap rappers terror case thrown out BBC News quiz of the week Why did Dani Dyer pull out of Strictly Ratmageddon Why rats are overrunning our cities

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Nursery hackers threaten to publish more childrens profiles Tributes made to ex Arsenal and Chichester striker Billy Vigar Kneecap rappers terror case thrown out Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority BBC News quiz of the week Why did Dani Dyer pull out of Strictly Arena bomb maker used makeshift knives in prison attack Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84 Welsh word from Race Across the World added to OED Ratmageddon Why rats are overrunning our cities

Comic writer D.G. Chichester is with The Order today to discuss the neon-soaked (or is it?) 1980’s-set sequel to Wonder Woman. Have either of their feelings changed on it, as this was a rewatch for both Stew and D.G.? For more of Mr. Chichester’s works, click HERE!

Welcome to a new season of the Iris Murdoch Podcast! In this episode we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publication of one of Murdoch very best novels, and one of the six first-person male narrated novels, A Word Child. This is a revisit as we discussed this wonderful novel way back in 2021 – it was our ninth podcast and this episode is our seventieth! – so if you might want to catch up with that one if you love this novel. As you might expect, we also discuss a wide range of Murdoch's other novels. Joining Miles is Frances White. Frances is the Deputy director of the IMRC here at Chichester and the author of many works on Murdoch, the most recent being the edited collection Iris Murdoch and the Western Theological Imagination (Palgrave, 2025) And joining Frances and Miles is Liz Whittome. For many years she was the Chief and Principal Examiner of English for Cambridge Examinations. She has published several books on studying English at A-Level with Cambridge University Press. She is currently writing a monograph on Murdoch and Shakespeare.

Chichester Chats Ep #47: Rysk #4   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil and Lilith chat with writer D.G. Chichester about issue #4 of the new series Rysk from BlackBox comics. What happens when the world of betting meets the world of the future. PLUS: discussion on Dan's upcoming projects for BlackBox Comics.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

This week we sit down with writer and storyteller Noah Chichester, the voice behind Wines of Galicia. Noah shares how a college job in a small wine shop set him on a path that led to teaching in Spain, falling in love with Albariño, and dedicating himself to telling the story of one of Spain's most overlooked wine regions.We dive into what makes Galicia so distinct from the rest of Spain, from its Celtic coastline to its remarkable diversity of native grapes. Noah explains why Albariño is the perfect gateway to the region, why Mencía deserves more attention, and how Galicia's wines deliver both freshness and value.Along the way, we taste a bottle of Martín Códax Albariño and share our thoughts on its sea-spray minerality, citrus brightness, and surprising complexity. All for around thirteen dollars.Whether you're a longtime Spanish wine fan or just starting your journey, this episode offers a fresh look at why Galicia should be on your radar.Connect with Noah and The Wines of GaliciaThe Wines of Galicia Websitehttps://winesofgalicia.com/The Wines of Galicia on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@winesofgaliciaNoah on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nchichesterConnect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chichester Chats Ep #46: Rysk #3   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil, Lilith and Kristen chat with writer D.G. Chichester and letterer Leo McGovern about issue #3 of the new series Rysk from Black Box comics. What happens when the world of betting meets the world of the future.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

On today's episode I had the pleasure to speak with buddhist  teacher and long term retreatant Paula ChichesterPaula became interested in the Tibetan Buddhism in the 1970's when she met Lama Thubten Yeshe. She embarked on a 40 year journey of study spending nearly a decade in solitary retreats.Paula now helps run braeview hermitage in the shetland islands in Scotland as a retreat space. Paula also teaches and shares her experiences from her time in long retreats. To find our more about Paula and her work you can visit:https://braveview.org/paula-chichester/Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don't to forget to like and subscribe. You can visit us on Youtube or at our website somaticprimer.com. Or at our online learning platform on Patreon.As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode.Support the show

welcome back for another installment as we talk about AXLES INFERNAL! a story brought to you by D.G. Chichester and Karl Waller with colors by Wesley Wong! what if hell had its own delivery service and what if it was a drop service for diffrent versions of hell? we follow our reluctant heroine Percy Cross as she navigates these lands and battles her own demons. we hope you enjoy!

Sarah and Alex pick up the debate about the role of criticism triggered by the New York Times decision to take three critics off their customary beat. And apply the lessons to the extraordinary range of reactions to Burlesque. And Alex reports back from Jesus Christ Superstar at the Watermill and Top Hat at Chichester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave's Journey Back To Nature: Part 1A young man discovers nudism.Based on posts by Big galoot, in 6 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.My name is Dave and I found out I'm a naturist.I was a shy and introverted teenager. By the time I was eighteen, the most I had done sexually was to masturbate over the lingerie models in my mums home shopping catalogue.Around this time I also discovered that I loved being naked. This was a good few years ago, before the internet was everywhere; more innocent times maybe. I didn't know anything about naturism, or anything like that, I just knew I loved being naked. It felt so right. Everything was fine for a while; I would spend time in my room naked, with the door locked of course. Then I met my first girlfriend, and even though we got on well, I found I couldn't tell her about wanting to be naked. I even started cancelling dates so I could stay home in the nude. We would eventually drift apart.I started getting bolder with my nudism. I'd go from my bedroom to the bathroom with no clothes on; that sort of thing. I eventually built up the courage to walk around the house naked when I knew no one was at home. That summer I ventured outside for the first time.It was amazing, the warm sun on my naked body. I started refusing to go on trips with the rest of the family, or meet up with friends, so I could stay at home, alone, naked. My parents just thought I was a surly teenager.On one such occasion, everyone had gone off for the day. By 11 o'clock I was laid out in the back garden, basking in the hot sun, idly playing with my cock. I heard a little cough and a female voice say "umm, excuse me, sorry for interrupting" I sat bolt upright, my hands automatically covering my genitals, I looked around and saw Muriel, a friend of my mother's, standing there; an amused look on her face."Sorry for startling you David, I was just dropping off this parcel for your mum, when I saw no one was in I thought I'd bring it around the back and put in in the garden shed."I was too embarrassed to say anything. Muriel continued, "I've known you since you were a little boy, my how you've grown." I think I went even redder, if that was possible,She continued; "I envy you; lying there enjoying the sun on your body. If I had more time, I think I'd strip off and join you. But I must keep going. Enjoy the rest of your day, and tell your mum I'll phone her later."And with that, she was gone. Now, as I said earlier, these were more innocent days, before the big fetish for MILFS. Although Muriel was a very attractive woman, and would definitely have qualified. I just didn't think of her in that way. What I did take from what she'd said, was that maybe being naked wasn't that strange, and maybe I wasn't some sort of weirdo. I was also aware that a bit of me had enjoyed getting caught. My cock hidden behind my hands, growing, rather than shrinking.In September, I went to college and had to find somewhere to live. I eventually moved into a house with three other students; John, Mary, and Suzi. They were a good bunch and we got along well, but I really missed my freedom to wander around nude.One evening we were all very drunk and Suzi suggested we play truth or dare. After lots of moans and groans, we eventually got the game started. It came to my turn and I elected to tell a truth. I was quite pissed and blurted out about wanting to be naked all the time. There was silence for a while until Mary, who I think was even more drunk than me, started laughing and said she thought it was great; and that she thought she was a lesbian; and that we should all be free to be what we want. Mary's confession certainly trumped mine and thankfully took up the rest of our drunken conversations.I was first up the next morning, my head ready to explode. I was making coffee when Mary walked into the kitchen, we both managed painful good mornings, and then Mary said, "Did I really tell everyone last night that I was a lesbian?""Yes you did, and I told you all I was a nudist."When we stopped laughing Mary said, "Right; get them off." Pulling at my tee shirt."Piss off," I said, laughing.Mary stopped "I meant what I think I said last night. It's great you've told us, and this is your house and you should be free to be naked, if you want.""Thanks Mary, I'm not sure if the other's agree with you, though.""Well fuck them! They'll just have to get used to it.""You're still drunk." I dismissed her remarks."Probably, but l do mean it."I sat with my coffee, thinking about what Mary had said. I wasn't too concerned about what John thought. He spent most of his time at his girlfriend's anyway.Suzi was another matter. Both Mary and Suzi were good looking, outgoing girls who were fun to be with. But truth be told, I had a bit of a crush on Suzi. All of us in the house had flirted a bit and made some saucy comments, as any group of young people might. But Suzi had flirted a bit more with me, enough to make me think that the attraction might be mutual. But I was young and inexperienced, and not too certain of myself, and had now confessed my, what some might see as, perversions.Pushing Confessions into Conversions.That evening, I was in the house on my own, sat watching television. I was sorely tempted to strip off, but I dared not. Mary came in and said, "What are you up too?""Nothing much, I'm meant to be studying, but I'm just vegging out in front of the box.""Well if you want to you should do it nude.""Do you think so?" I said, pleaded for her to talk me into it."Definitely, if you're happier that way, then that's what you should do. And anyway your safe, you know I'm not gonna jump your bones."We both laughed a bit at this."How are you feeling about your little confession last night?" I asked Mary."Fucking brilliant! You're my friends and flat mates, and I've wanted to tell you for ages. Didn't mean to do it drunk, playing truth or dare, but I'm glad you all know.""I think it's great and I'm really happy that you're happy. I don't know if this is appropriate, but if anyone gives you any hassle about it, I'll thump them for you, if you want." I assured her.Mary laughed. "Thanks for being supportive, you're like a big brother, but I'm a good scratcher and biter myself.""That could be interesting," I said with a smirk."Fuck off! Anyway, you'll never get to find out. Now; you gonna get naked and relax, or what?"I thought about it. "I think I will, if it's ok with you?""Of course it is, do you want me to go outside while you undress?""Actually I think I enjoy being watched as well.""You Tart!""I know." We both laughed.I'd gotten down as far as my underpants, Mary watching me the whole time, when she spoke, "I've got one concern.""What?" I asked, a little worried."Is your ass clean? I don't want you putting skid marks all over the sofa." She never lack for British wit."Fuck off!" I said, both of us laughing loudly. Mary could be very crass and very funny.There were two sofas in our living room. I was sat on one, naked, and Mary on the other. The evening had been fun, watching a bit of tv, chatting, and generally relaxing.At one stage, there was a bit of a sex scene in one of the movies, nothing to write home about, but none the less, I had a semi erection. I was also dying to use pee. I tried holding it but the full sensation was having an even worse effect on my cock. I'd have to walk past Mary on her sofa to get out the room and would look silly with my hand over my crotch. Eventually I thought, ‘Fuck this, I'll just brazen it out.'As I passed Mary she gave me a hard smack on the bum."What was that for?" I asked."Firstly, you have a very slappable bottom and secondly, you're lucky I didn't slap something else, flaunting that bloody big thing about the place.""Sorry." I started apologizing."Don't be, I'm only joking, now get to where you're going and come back, I think there's an even juicier scene coming up," Mary said, with a big, knowing grin on her face.Around 11 o'clock I was thinking of going to bed, when Suzi returned from a night out. She walked into the living room and stopped dead in her tracks, obviously not expecting to find me naked. Before I could say anything Mary piped up"How was your night, Suzi?""Good! Mummy and daddy were in town, they took me out for a lovely meal. I invited them back but they wanted to get home. Good job they did, by the looks of it.""Oh, that could have been fun," Mary said."Umm," Was all Suzi managed."Now where are you going to sit, next to that lovely naked man or next to this raging lesbian?" Mary asked, giving Suzi a very exaggerated wink."Next to the naked man I think, there's a better angle of view," Suzi paused for effect. "Of the telly." We all laughed a bit and Suzi sat down a couple of feet from me.Even though I was staring directly at it, I couldn't tell you what was on the tv. I was much too aware of this beautiful woman sitting so near to me. I think she'd probably had a few glasses of wine when she was out, she seemed very relaxed and smiley. Even though I was staring ahead I was aware of her looking at me, it made me tingle and caused a stirring in my crotch which I tried, I think none too successfully, to hide by raising my thigh up a bit.Eventually she said she had to use the bathroom, and was going to bed after that. The effects of the wine and sitting on the low sofa meant that she went to put her hand on my knee to help herself up. At the same time I sat forward to help her up, causing her to miss my knee and put her hand slipping off my mid-thigh, and onto my rather large boner, which I had been trying unsuccessfully to hide under my leg.My stiffened cock was in pain from the weight trying to bend it. I immediately yelped and; she instinctively moved her hand away whilst trying to stand at the same time. She lost a bit of balance, which caused me to put a hand on her bottom to stop her falling backwards and her hand to go back again to my thigh, then slipping again but this time merely brushing my cock while her hand sank into the cushion, The bounce made my cock flop up on top of her hand. I pushed forward and she was eventually upright.We both said, "Oops, sorry." Before cracking up into hysterics."Good night Dave, good night Mary," Suzi said, still laughing. "See you tomorrow.""Night!" We both said.“Worst hand job ever!” I said, loud enough for Suzi to hear.After she had left, I looked at Mary, she was shaking her head."That was like a bloody Carry On film," She said."I know, it was mad, her hand on my nob, my hand on her ass, I couldn't have planned that if I tried." A bit brave, and proud of my wit.We both smiled. "Have you had a nice evening, being nude?" Mary asked."Fabulous! Thank you for encouraging me, and making it possible,"Mary smiled, but I think I saw a little sadness in her countenance. "You're very welcome," she said.I stood up. "I'm off to bed now, I'm knackered," I paused in front of Mary, my cock hanging down. "You know it's strange, if I was dressed I think I'd bend down a give you a peck on the cheek to say good night and thank you for being a good friend. But, as it is, it doesn't seem right." I said, feeling all philosophical."Piss off, will you; and take your big dong with you," Mary said, before trying to slap me on the ass again. I managed to jump out the way, my semi flaccid tallywhacker flopping a bit, and went to bed laughing.I lay in bed thinking what an amazing night it had been. My housemates seemed ok, and even encouraging of my nudity; and one of them was a secret spanker, I smiled to myself before having the most amazing masturbation session ever, thinking of what might have been and dreaming of what might be.The next few weeks were uneventful; we didn't see much of John, who seemed of the impression that we were all a bit too weird for his liking. I went around nude whenever the mood took me, Mary slapped my ass whenever she could, which became a standing joke amongst us all. Suzi seemed fairly cool with my nudity, I think, no, I hoped; stealing admiring glances at me. But the prevailing mood in the house was one of academic stress, we all had exams coming up.Geri Finds A Naturist Haven at College.That Saturday I was sat on one of the sofas, naked; supposedly studying, but really daydreaming. I heard the front door open and then Mary and one other voice. Mary stuck her head round the door and said, "Hi Dave, I've got a friend with me, is it ok if she comes in here?""Of course." I replied. I knew Mary had been seeing someone called Geraldine and wondered if this was her.Mary came in with a petite, pretty girl beside her."Geraldine this is David, David, Geraldine."Geraldine's most noticeable feature was her short, bobbed, fiery red hair. I was unsure whether to stand up to say hello, as I would have if clothed. Thankfully Geraldine saved my embarrassment by marching right over to me, arm extended. With a big smile she said,"Hi David, so lovely to meet you, please call me Geri, everyone does, Mary's told me so much about you."I managed to only half stand up to shake hands, lessening my slight embarrassment."Lovely to meet you Geri, call me Dave.""I hope you don't mind us joining you like this.""No not at all, take a seat.""I meant in the buff, Mary told me you might be naked and I was hoping you would be. I use to go on naturist holidays with my parents when I was a child, but it's ages since I had the chance to strip of with others. Anyways it doesn't seem fair, you naked and us dressed."I don't know who was more in shock, me or Mary."So is ok if we join you?" Geri asked."Absolutely, of course, be my guest," I said extending my arm, indicating the sofa. I looked at Mary, most of the color had drained from her face. As Geraldine started to undress, I smiled at Mary, in return I got daggers. I just raised my eyebrows as if to say 'your turn now.'I saw Mary take a deep breath, and start to undress. I averted my eyes a little so as not to gawk. Whilst nudity for me wasn't, in of itself, sexual; having these two attractive women strip off was undoubtedly very erotic to me. I decided there was no point in pretending that I wasn't looking, but instead, I just made polite conversation and tried not to stare.I asked Geri about herself, where she was from, how she and Mary had met. That sort of thing.She chatted away, all the time undressing. Finally she was naked and turned and bent over to fold all her clothes neatly. Now this was an amazing site, her pert bottom and rosy lips fully on show, but I wasn't aroused. Rather, I felt this was the most natural, wonderful thing I had ever seen.

The New Capes & Lunatics Ep #24 (LGY #379): Fantastic Four - First Steps Review This episode your team of Phil, Lilith, and comic book legends D.G. Chichester and Gregory Wright review the newest MCU movie Fantastic Four: First Steps, compare it to previous Fantastic Four movies, and discuss upcoming movies they want to see. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Capes & Lunatics Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

The American director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall has been nominated for nine Tony awards, winning three times for Broadway productions of Wonderful Town, The Pajama Game and Anything Goes. She was the first woman to complete a trio of achievements - directing a play, directing a musical and choreographing a musical on Broadway.She also won an Olivier Award for her 2021 production of Anything Goes in London. It was the first big musical to open after numerous Covid lockdowns, and received an ecstatic welcome from audiences and critics alike, hungry to get back into a theatre and enjoy a hugely uplifting show. More recently she has directed Irving Berlin's Top Hat in Chichester. Her musical choices include Mozart, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington.

The New Capes & Lunatics Ep #21 (LGY #376): The Life & Career of Jim Shooter This episode your team of Phil, Kristen, and special guests D.G. Chichester and Gregory Wright remember legendary writer and editor Jim Shooter after his passing with a discussion on his career which spanned from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Valiant and more! Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!  Capes & Lunatics Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

In this lecture Miles Leeson, Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester, discusses Murdoch's reception by her contemporaries and look at the lighter side of how she was lampooned, both directly and indirectly, in the work of H.E. Bates, Malcolm Bradbury, Brigid Brophy, Barbara Pym and Ian McEwan, as well as the reception of her work by Philip Larkin and Monica Jones. Whilst a good deal of this was affectionate, and some even complementary, there was also a streak of jealousy and cruelty present. As Murdoch grew in popularity, and as a public intellectual figure, this became commonplace and is part of the mythic figure of ‘Iris' that was played out in the 2001 film, but has now has begun to fade from the public imagination. Miles's lecture asks what it might mean for us to admire her work today in the light of these texts.

Join Al Mega as he rides shotgun with the legendary writer Dan (D.G.) Chichester, the mind behind unforgettable Daredevil runs and now the creator of the wild, infernal new Kickstarter comic—Axles Infernal #1-2: The Damnation Delivery Service! We're talking flaming vengeance, cursed packages, and one of the most original indie comics burning up the crowdfunding charts! 🎯 Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dgchichester/axlesinfernal2 Follow DG on social media: Socials: Storymaze.substack.com Tinyurl.com/axlesinfernal Bsky | X | The Gram: @dgchichester 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay on the ride for more indie comic fire! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 563 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #Daredevil #DanChichester #AxlesInfernal #KickstarterComics #ComicCrusadersPodcast #AlMega #InfernalDelivery #IndieComics

Chichester Chats Ep #45: Rysk #2   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil, Lilith and Kristen chat with D.G. Chichester about issue #2 of his new series Rysk from Black Box comics. What happens when the world of betting meets the world of the future.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

This week's guest is one of the most exciting talents in Women's rugby and she's got strong roots right here in Sussex.  Jess Breach grew up in Chichester, picked up a rugby ball at just six years old and hasn't looked back since. From sprint hurdling to netball, hockey to gymnastics, Jess was a standout athlete long before she pulled on an England shirt. She burst onto the international scene in jaw-dropping style, scoring six tries on her England debut and five more in her second game, a record few can match.  She's now got her eyes firmly on the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, with the AMEX set to host three matches, including England v Australia.  In this episode, we talk home town pride, international rugby and what it means to see women's sport take centre stage right here in Sussex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A missing budgie, parrot fever, a court appearance, a double winding, rude words, stash theft, and Chichester. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donna Ockenden is a former clinical midwife who led the Ockenden Review which revealed, at the time, the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history. Published in 2022, the review highlighted serious failings in maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust which contributed to the deaths of more than 200 babies and nine mothers.Donna grew up in the village of Aberaman in the Welsh Valleys. She experienced a complicated childhood which included a period living in a homeless shelter along with her mother and four siblings. She is also a survivor of sexual abuse and believes her background helped her develop a tenacity and determination which she went on to apply to her work.She completed her nursing training in Swansea and Neath and trained as a midwife at the Portsmouth School of Midwifery. In 2015 she became Senior Midwifery Adviser to the Chief Executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). In May 2022 she was appointed chair of the independent review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust which will be published next year. It is already the largest investigation into a single service in the NHS, hearing evidence from over 2,000 families so far.Donna lives in Chichester with her two cats.Details of organisations offering information and support with child sexual abuse or child bereavement are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.DISC ONE: We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters DISC TWO: Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers DISC THREE: Ukulele Lady - Ethel Merman DISC FOUR: Isn't It Amazing - Hothouse Flowers DISC FIVE: If Only - Hazel O'Connor DISC SIX: I Can See Clearly Now - Hothouse Flowers DISC SEVEN: We'll Keep a Welcome - Harry Secombe DISC EIGHT: Francesca - Hozier BOOK CHOICE: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë LUXURY ITEM: Red lipstick CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: I Can See Clearly Now - Hothouse FlowersPresenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

Today is Thursday, April 3, 2025, Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent and First Thursday, 3rd class, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “Forty Steps to Easter,” today's news from the Church: “Who Appoints Bishops, Rome or Beijing?,” a preview of the Sermon: “Investing in Souls,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: Forty Steps to Easter “Who Appoints Bishops, Rome or Beijing?” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/china-who-appoints-bishops-rome-or-beijing-51655 “Investing in Souls” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  https://sspx.org

In this episode, Noah Chichester, a specialist in Galician wines, guides us through the vineyards of Galicia, Spain. Raised in Potsdam, NY, Noah shares how his passion for Galician wines was sparked by his Spanish-influenced upbringing. The discussion covers the distinct grape varieties of Galicia, such as Albariño and Godello, and the unique challenges winemakers face in the region's Atlantic climate.  Noah also highlights the evolving landscape of Galician wine production, featuring both small producers and larger cooperatives. Additionally, the episode explores Galicia's rich gastronomy and how the local wines complement the cuisine.  Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at https://www.insidewinemaking.com/ Resources from this Episode Wines of Galicia Website: https://winesofgalicia.com/ Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.