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We've just finished 'diving' into two cave episodes with Tom Aley and Dave Woods of Ozark Underground Laboratory and now we're back with an internal episode full of deer and duck hunting stories as well as some news from the region. Enjoy! In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Sponsors (as of this episode release): Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cell trail cameras with A.I. integration Umarex Airguns - The leader in Air Rifle technology Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the adventurous outdoorsman SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check Station Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett - AND our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Follow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

We're back with Dave Woods of The Ozark Underground Laboratory (OUL) after we've literally gone down into the cave! This episode dives into the creatures of the cave, the impact of the surface on the subsurface, and how land management is connected to all sorts of habitat and wildlife health. Enjoy! In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Sponsors (as of this episode release): Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cell trail cameras with A.I. integration Umarex Airguns - The leader in Air Rifle technology Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the adventurous outdoorsman SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check Station Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett - AND our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Follow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

We're visiting with the world's leading karst expert, Tom Aley of The Ozark Underground Laboratory (OUL) to discuss the importance of groundwater and its impact on human and wildlife health. We also dive into some of the craziest things Tom and his team have found in his cave...an endemic snail, some bear bones, and even a jaguar bone (just to name a few). Tom's friend and colleague Dave Woods also joined us for the conversation and took us down into the cave afterwards. We'll be back next week with Dave to discuss our findings on Part 2. Enjoy! In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Current Sponsors: Vortex Optics - Industry leading scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Moultrie Mobile - The ONLY cellular trail cameras with A.I. integration Umarex Airguns - Discount Code: 'JIMBLUFF' for 12% off Pack Rat Outdoor Center - Gear for the Adventurous Outdoorsman SUBSCRIBER ONLY PODCAST --> The Check Station Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett - AND our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Follow us on Instagram: @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

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Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Dave Woods, Director - Engineering and Utilities with Cohesive Group about "Power Generation Asset Management - Peak performance and reliability of utility assets". Dave Woods and Scott MacKenzie discussed the challenges and importance of optimizing asset management for utilities and power generation. Dave highlighted the need for better asset management solutions, particularly in engineering, licensing evaluations, and component replacements. Scott agreed, emphasizing the importance of reducing risk and increasing uptime. Scott also noted the value of Dave's company, Cohesive Group, in providing solutions for power generation companies to manage their assets effectively. Action Items [ ] Reach out to Dave Woods to learn more about Cohesive's asset management services [ ] Attend PowerGen conference next year to network and learn Outline Asset management and enterprise asset management in the power industry. Scott introduces the podcast and welcomes listeners. Dave discusses the conference and networking opportunities. Dave Woods is a longtime nuclear utility professional with experience in both commercial operations and new nuclear build. Asset management challenges facing utilities include license extensions, engineering evaluations, and component replacements, as well as the need for muscle memory in large new nuclear builds. Dave: Utilities need to optimize asset maintenance for efficient, safe, and sustainable operations. Dave: Understanding pain points and implementing industry best practices can help utilities improve asset management. Asset management, reliability, and maintenance in the power generation industry. The speaker discussed the challenges of sustaining maintenance and asset management efforts over time, including cultural sustainability and proper process documentation. The speaker emphasized the importance of data quality and streamlining processes to support asset performance software and achieve bottom-line value. Dave Woods of Cohesive Group shares insights on asset management and reliability maintenance in power generation. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Marketing Process Course” for Greater Success in 2024. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! DAVE WOODS' CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-woods-17bbb698/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohesive-group/ Company Website:

Frank and Dave Woods from Allsafepool.com talk about safety barriers for swimming pools. All Safe Pool Fence, Nets, and Safety Covers. Check out our youtube video of this podcast. will be available soon after this audio podcast is posted. www.youtube.com/@deependfrank Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Teach children to swim, infant swim, as young as 4 months old. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old. 03:15 children with formal swim training are 88% less likely to become a drowning statistic 07:10 Check your local code enforcement; there is an exception being allowed by many authorities, allowing an exception to barriers around pools if the pool owner owns an ASTM-approved cover. There is no way to ensure safety covers are in place if there is not adequate adult supervision around the pool. This should not be allowed because it dramatically increases drowning risks. Petition your local authorities to require adequate barriers to prevent access to areas around private pools, even if the pool owner owns an ASTM approved pool cover. 11:30 Introduce Dave Woods of All Safe Pool Fence, Nets, and Safety Covers. 03:50 Safety nets 29:30 Safety fence

Ahead of this weekend's Challenge Cup semi-finals, Dave Woods and ex-England international half-back Kevin Brown are joined by the St Helens prop forward Alex Walmsley, whose side face Leigh Leopards for a place at Wembley against either Wigan Warriors or Hull KR. As well as examining the games, Alex talks about what it takes to win a semi-final, the modern science of rugby league recovery and recuperation and the mental strength he needed to come back and play again after breaking his neck.

Dave Woods and ex-England international half-back Kevin Brown are joined by the legendary Mike Ford. After 20 years as a scrum half in rugby league, playing for the likes of Wigan, Oldham and Castleford, alongside representing his country, he swapped codes and coached for a further two decades in union, with England, Ireland, Bath and Toulon amongst many notable appointments. Now, after swapping codes again to lead a buyout of his home town club, Mike talks about his journey through league to union, his hopes and dreams for Oldham and whether his son and England fly-half, George, could join him at the Roughyeds!

Dave Woods and ex-England international half-back Kevin Brown are joined by the former Widnes Vikings head coach John Kear to discuss a wide range of topics including whether the six-again rule has had its day and should only two men be allowed in the tackle? Plus, who's in line for promotion and relegation from the Championship, have two victories suddenly reignited both Wakefield's and Leeds' seasons and what a job Steve McNamara has done at Catalans.

Dave Woods and ex-England international stand-off Kevin Brown are joined by Neil Ormston of the Rugby League Record Keepers' Club, who's on hand to help answer whether the stats suggest 2023 is the most competitive and unpredictable Super League season ever, why wingers are scoring so many tries and will some of the sport's long-standing records ever be broken? Plus, which current coach should be most worried by Justin Holbrook's potential availability.

Today it is just me, I'd like to share a quote with you that opened up my mind a little bit, in a really good way, and inspired me to think about what I know, and how we should perhaps be a bit more opened minded sometimes...   But before I share that with you, I'd like to tell you a story of self-reflection this week. For the past 7 days, I was in Honolulu Hawaii, on spring break with my family, and had the chance to catch up with 2 other sprinkler nerds, my good friend Paul Bassett and Dave Woods, both from ENVOCORE. They are working on a killer project at Pearl Harbor that I was fortunate to assist with, and it was great to see them both. Special shoutout to Dave Woods, for entertaining my wife such that she actually drank a beer. 2 beers. My wife doesn't drink beer, and we met Dave at a tiny microbrewery on the Island, and my wife actually drank beer.   On the flight home, I was catching up on emails and remembered that I had been asked to be interviewed on the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast, and as part of the scheduling process I was asked to answer a series of questions, one of which was to write a short bio about myself and my business history. It was in this process of reviewing my past that I had a few moments of self-reflection that I typically don't allow time for.   I asked myself a question, I don't know why, but it seemed like to right question to ask if I wanted to advise someone else and tell them about my business career.   At first I wrote down a whole bunch of things, a ton of accomplishments, timeline, work, projects, etc. Then I reflected again, and asked myself how I could simplify this - if someone were to ask me for advice, about what got me where I am, I'm certainly not going to rattle off all of this goobliguck to them, TMI!.....then I thought, is there something specific that ties my different successes together. And I encourage you to ask yourself this same question - what makes you, you? What makes you successful at what you do? What got you where you are?   I boiled it down to 2 specific traits, or philosophies, or whatever you want to call it.   #1 Creativity #2 Curiosity   That is pretty much how I got here.   Got here talking to you, and that is how I'm going to get where I want to go.   This will be different for you, and I encourage you to spend time reflecting on this from your own life, and if you have never had a thought like this before, give it a try, it may seem awkward weird, but I can tell you that the benefits will start to compound over time.   So now, let's transition into the quote of the week...   I heard this quote while listening to the Tim Ferris Show, and I'll plug that again, it is a great podcast for expanding your mind, I highly recommend it.   Tim mentioned this quote, and he couldn't recall the exact phrasing, so I looked it up.   The quote is this:   "Half of what we are going to teach you is wrong, and the other half is right. Our problem is that we don't know which half is which".   This quote was from Dr. Charles Burwell, Dean of Harvard Medical School from 193-1949.   It resonated with me, partially because of my passion for curiosity and creativity, but also because this is all just a big experiment. Seriously, watering plants is just a big experiment, and I think that it is important to remind ourselves that what we think we know maybe be correct, and it also may be incorrect. And it could be correct today, in 2023, and it could also be incorrect in 2028. Everything is subject to both change and relevance to the information provided at the time which may lead to the theory being correct or incorrect.   Just think about sprinklers.   How we water the landscape today, is different than how we watered the landscape in 1975.   The tools we use are different.   The scheduling formulas are different.   The automation is different.   And I say this to give you permission to keep an open mind. You do not need to be an expert who has all the answers, instead, I encourage you to be an expert that continuously questions what you know, in constant pursuit of perhaps a better way of doing it.   That's it. 50% of what you know is right, you just know which 50%.   That's it, my friends, I encourage you to stay curious, ask questions, try something new, learn, and repeat.   Have an amazing weekend.

Dave Woods and ex-England half-back Kevin Brown are joined by former referee James Child who retired in December after more than a decade of officiating at the top level. They discuss the abuse referees receive, whether they're swayed by the crowd and how they react when they realise they've made a wrong decision. Child also came out as gay while still refereeing and he talks how difficult it was and is for others within sport in general to make that very public decision.

Warrington Wolves' Chief Executive, Karl Fitzpatrick, joins Dave Woods and former England half-back Kevin Brown to discuss IMG's proposals to change the game, grading each professional club to determine who will be in Super League come 2025. Plus, what's behind Warrington's great start to the year and should there be genuine concern amongst the fans of a couple of clubs already?

Dave Woods is joined by former England half-back Kevin Brown and Huddersfield Giants Head of Youth, Andy Kelly, to discuss whether rugby league's reserve team structure is fit for purpose and why it should be a priority for IMG's soon to be released new grading criteria. Plus, there's reaction to the surprise departure of Lee Radford from Castleford Tigers; can the Giants be amongst the silverware this season under ‘rugby league nerd' Ian Watson; and the joys of cold water swimming!

Following the re-appointment of Shaun Wane as head coach of the men's national team, Dave Woods is joined by ex-England coach John Kear and Kevin Brown, who played in the 2017 World Cup Final, to discuss the state of international rugby league. Plus, what a start to the season the two Hull clubs have made, and is this the most open race for promotion from the Championship in recent years?

Tanya Arnold is joined one more time by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord, while the BBC's rugby league correspondent Dave Woods also joins the pod. They discuss all three finals as Australia's men and women triumph, while England defeated France on Friday to win the wheelchair competition. Talking of which, wheelchair World Cup winner Seb Bechara drops by with a bottle of champagne. Oh, and the team discuss the Australian love of haircuts and coffee. Time codes 1 – The team discuss the men's final. 10 – Aussie coach Mal Meninga interviewed. 12 – England wheelchair winner Seb Bechara drops by with some champagne. 25 – The team discuss the women's final. 28 - Final thoughts from the team.

Tanya Arnold, Dave Woods, Jon Wilkin and Steve Mascord preview the Rugby League World Cup Finals. Tanya Arnold is joined by Rugby League correspondent Dave Woods, former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord to look ahead to the weekend's Rugby League World Cup finals. Ahead of the men's final, they speak to Australia's assistant coach Michael Hagan after a tightly contested semi-final. Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos speaks about how much she's been enjoying the tournament, while Nathan Collins, a try scorer from England's wheelchair team's victory over France pops by too. Plus, the tournament's CEO Jon Dutton talks about the success and legacy of this year's competition. TIMECODES: 08:38 – Michael Hagan 26:03 – Ali Brigginshaw 36:36 – Nathan Collins 46:51 – Jon Dutton

To get you ready for this weekend's massive football game between No. 10 Oregon and No. 9 UCLA from Autzen Stadium, the Autzen Audibles Podcast welcomes to the show UCLA insider Dave Woods. Woods joins Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil to talk about the matchup's top storylines, position battles, and insight into what caliber of a team the Bruins are bringing to Eugene this weekend. All that and a lot more is included in this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanya Arnold is joined by former England international Jon Wilkin, Australian rugby league journalist Steve Mascord and correspondent, Dave Woods to look ahead to an exciting six weeks of the Rugby League World Cup. They hear from England captain, Sam Tomkins and debate how they think the hosts will do at this tournament. Then attention turns to England's opening opponents, Samoa and if the visitors are favourites for the game on Saturday - with Samoa captain, Junior Paulo joining the pod too. Attention then turns to the Home Nations and the panel discuss Scotland and Wales' chances and they hear from Ireland head coach, Ged Corcoran. One of the things that will make the tournament so special is the emphasis given to the Women's and Wheelchair World Cup competitions - England and St Helen's Jodie Cunningham and England wheelchair's James Simpson make a special guest appearance. And not only that Australia head coach, Mal Meninga makes a cameo pod appearance and Tanya, Jon, Steve and Dave get some insight into how the reigning World Champions are preparing for this World Cup. And it wouldn't be a preview show without some predictions! Timecodes: 4'00 – England focus. 5'00 – Sam Tomkins interview. 15'00 – Samoa section. 25'00 - Ireland coach Ged Corcoran interview and Home Nations discussion. 23'50 – Women's and Wheelchair World Cup focus with Jodie Cunningham and James Simpson. 44'15 – Australia chat with head coach, Mal Meninga. 51'00 – Prediction time.

On this week's podcast, Dave Woods meets members of England's World Cup squad at their training base in Wigan. Old hands Ryan Hall and Tommy Makinson join newer faces Matty Lees, Marc Sneyd, Andy Ackers and the ‘Australian Yorkshireman' Victor Radley to look ahead to the tournament. They discuss the pride they felt when Shaun Wane called to inform them they were in the squad and their excitement as they look ahead to the potentially pivotal clash against a very impressive Samoan side which kicks things off on Saturday 15th October. Timecodes: 01:00 Journalist Steve Mascord and former Wigan scribe Phil Wilkinson discuss England's chances. 05:50 Phil says he's excited to see Shaun Wane in charge of an international team. 07:10 St Helens duo Tommy Makinson and Matty Lees say they've enjoyed their Grand Final success, but now they're purely focused on England. 10:30 They discuss facing Samoa in their first game and potentially the chance to play a Samoan-filled Penrith Panthers in the World Club Challenge in 2023. 12:00 Record England try-scorer Ryan Hall says he's really proud to be a part of another international squad. 14:30 He reflects on how close England were to winning the World Cup in 2017. 16:25 Salford's Marc Sneyd and Andy Ackers admit they were both very surprised and emotional when they heard they'd been selected. 19:10 They discuss the very nervous speeches they both had to give in front of their new international team mates. 22:00 Victor Radley explains his decision to pledge his allegiance to England rather than Australia. 23:10 He talks about his Yorkshire roots and how his dad, a Sheffield Wednesday fan is looking forward to watching England play at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane! 27:10 Finally, England team manager Colin Maskell reveals his role and how a 40-year friendship with Shaun Wane got him the job.

On this week's podcast Dave Woods speaks to Sam Tomkins, the England Men's captain, following the announcement that all 61 matches at this year's World Cup will be broadcast live on the BBC. Plus, following IMG's presentation to the clubs and the media of their ‘reimagining rugby league' strategy, we hear from Matt Dwyer vice-president of sports management at IMG, the chairman of the RFL Simon Johnson and journalist Steve Mascord on the proposals to change the game from next season and beyond.

On this week's podcast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Dave Woods and Kyle Amor, and a whole host of guests, preview the 25th Super League Grand Final. We hear from St Helens' flying winger Tommy Makinson, Leeds' prop forward Mikolaj Oledzki, Rhinos assistant Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Courtney Winfield-Hill, who was part of the successful Leeds Women team who won their Grand Final last week and Jason Robinson, who played and won with Wigan in the first Super League Grand Final back in 1998. 02:40 Kyle explains what ‘Grand Final week' is like. 05:30 Jamie Jones-Buchanan talks about Leeds' revival under Rohan Smith. 10:00 And how he tried and failed to replicate the spirit of the ‘golden generation'. 15:55 Tommy Makinson praises the impact of Saints departing head coach Kristian Woolf. 18:25 And how they're not talking about winning four titles in a row, but just playing this game. 24:55 Mikolaj Oledzki says Leeds' success is down to getting the enjoyment back. 27:10 He talks about his upbringing in Poland and his route in to professional rugby league. 35:05 Leeds' Women won their Grand Final last week and Courtney Winfield-Hill discusses their success. 38:40 She explains how her cricketing career helps her game and looks forward to representing England in the World Cup. 45:40 Jason Robinson reminisces about the first Super League Grand Final in 1998. 49:00 And his excitement around the upcoming World Cup. 51:00 Finally, Dave and Kyle describe their favourite Grand Final moments.

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Dave Woods is joined on this week's podcast by former England stand-off Kevin Brown and Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley, whose side are one game away from the Super League Grand Final. They reflect on last week's exciting elimination play-offs and this weeks mouth-watering semi-finals. Plus, there's the departure of Wakefield's Willie Poching, the appointment of Tony Smith at Hull FC and the impeccable respect shown by the sport following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

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On this week's podcast Dave Woods is joined by a legend of both the English and Australian game, Sam Burgess, who, following his retirement, is now a rugby league coach in Australia. He talks about his own upcoming Grand Final and his interest in coaching in Super League and with England. Sam reflects on the disappointment he suffered in both the 2013 and 2017 World Cups and looks ahead to England's chances this time around. In Australia, he's a huge star and he discusses the difficulties which have come with that and his legendary appearance on SAS: Who Dares Wins. TIMECODES: 02:00 Sam is now coaching in Australia and has guided his team to a Grand Final in his first year. 06:30 He suggests he'd be really interested in taking up a coaching opportunity in Super League. 07:25 After a more than a decade down under, Sam hates the fact he's now got something of an Aussie accent. 09:20 Sam talks about the challenge that England face in the World Cup, but feels they can be successful. 11:10 He reminisces about his two World Cup campaigns in 2013 and 2017. 18:00 Due to injury, retirement came early, so how has he reconciled that? 20:40 In Australia, Sam is a huge star, and he talks of the difficulties which come with that. 23:00 Sam took part in Australia's version of SAS: Who Dares Wins and was the only contestant to escape. 27:00 However, reality TV is not something he wants take part in going forward. 31:30 Ahead of the World Cup, Sam is returning to the UK to go on a speaking tour with Jamie Peacock and Adrian Morley. 33:00 He says Morley was the trailblazer down under for him and others to follow. 36:45 He suggests the Australian public are excited about the World Cup and promos are all over TV. 39:00 Ahead of his own Grand Final he says he's proud of his achievement over the last 12 months.

On this week's podcast, Dave Woods is joined by Warrington prop-forward Kyle Amor and Neil Ormston, the organiser for the Rugby League Records Keepers' Club, who's partly behind a new website which details the records of all players and matches worldwide throughout the history of the game. Neil tests Kyle on his knowledge of his own career, before the panel discuss Leigh's march to Super League, Warrington's woes, the play-off picture and who are the contenders for Coach of the Year and Man of Steel.

On this week's podcast, Dave Woods is joined by Wigan Warriors assistant coach Lee Briers and former dual-code international Iestyn Harris. They discuss Lee's impending new role down under with the Brisbane Broncos, the fight for the top six and why relegation is an out-dated concept. Plus, the detail behind Wigan's success and those names who have thrilled and excited us down the years. 03:00 Lee discusses his impending move to the NRL with Brisbane Broncos. 08:25 He talks about the disappointment of leaving Warrington and the excitement of joining Wigan this season. 13:40 Iestyn moved from English rugby league to Wales rugby union and says there's a similarity with the intensity Lee will face in Australia. 15:20 The focus turns to Super League and the race for the title and the play-off places. 18:00 Both are very surprised by the season their former club Warrington have endured. 22:00 Toulouse are likely to be relegated, but Lee feels they should remain in Super League and that promotion and relegation is an out-dated concept. 26:55 Leeds are looking like they'll make the play-offs, but are they Grand Final outsiders? 29:30 Salford are the entertainers this year, and the panel think they play the game the way it should be played. 33:00 Lee talks about the ‘detail' behind Wigan's approach on defence and attack and how the past is influencing the present. 39:10 The importance of detail is highlighted by famous tries scored by Jonathan Davies and Martin Offiah. 42:10 Lee and Iestyn talk of the players who've thrilled them down the years.

On this week's podcast, Dave Woods is joined by Widnes Vikings and Wales head coach John Kear and rugby league author Richard de la Riviere. Amongst the topics up for discussion are the latest twists and turns in Super League, the Championship's Summer Bash and the quality of the players within. And there's a trip down memory lane, picking out the prized moments from decade's gone by. TOPICS 01:30 The panel look back on last weekend's dramatic results in Super League and what they might mean for the final few weeks ahead. 06:10 The race to avoid relegation has turned on it's head, and John Kear says the jeopardy must stay in the sport. 10:00 A reflection on the Summer Bash, which took place for the first time at Leeds' Headingley Stadium. 14:00 The importance of capitalising on the current success of women's sport. 16:45 The controversy over the new blue and white England shirt released this week ahead of the World Cup. 22:40 The talk turns to the history of the game and some of the iconic moments in rugby league. 26:05 One of those is the famous Rorke's Drift test match. 29:20 Nominations are suggested for new names to be inducted in to the rugby league ‘Hall of Fame'. 33:00 Why aren't Super League clubs tapping in to the quality of players who ply their trade in the Championship? 35:30 When was the first four-point try scored? 37:30 John identifies the 1969 Challenge Cup Final as his greatest moment in the history of the sport. 39:10 Richard counters with his memories of his favourite Workington team of the mid-nineties.

Dave Woods leads a fascinating discussion with Huddersfield Giants head coach Ian Watson who, by his own admission, is a rugby league obsessive. The man who guided Salford Red Devils to Challenge Cup and Super League Grand Finals and was Great Britain assistant coach on the last tour, is now leading a new era at the Giants. He talks about his strict upbringing and swimming prowess, memories of playing for Wales in the World Cup, his mentors, Tony Smith, Tim Sheens and Wayne Bennett and his desire to lead GB, as well as his hopes for Huddersfield, who were narrowly beaten in this year's Challenge Cup Final. TOPICS: 01:25 Ian talks about his ‘nightmare' first year at Huddersfield, how he's changed their fortunes and says his focus is on reaching a Grand Final. 07:30 Watson gets annoyed about the lack of opportunities for British coaches in Super League. 10:40 He talks about his work ethic, something that was drilled in to him by his father. 12:25 As a youngster he was taking part in national swimming championships and getting up at 6am to train. 17:00 Watson holds the appearance record for Wales, and it all began in Philadelphia in 1995. 22:20 In 2000 Wales reached the semi-finals of the World Cup where they faced Australia. 28:30 He talks about Great Britain and the disappointing last Lions tour where he worked as an assistant to Wayne Bennett. 33:50 Ian says his big coaching influences are Tony Smith, Tim Sheens and Bennett and there's more tales from that GB tour. 42:30 Watson admits he's a rugby league obsessive and details the work he puts in to prepare for games. 46:20 Finally, he suggests what he feels is desperately needed to help build and progress the sport.

Dave Woods is joined by ex-England half-back Kevin Brown and former Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar, who will be assisting Samoa at the forthcoming World Cup. They discuss the strength of England's first opponents and the news that NRL sensation Victor Radley has made himself available to Shaun Wane's side. Plus, in the battle to avoid relegation, who will beat the drop; can anyone stop St Helens; and why are there seemingly so many more injuries and tries in Super League this season? TOPICS 02:45 The panel discuss the announcement that NRL star Victor Radley has made himself available to play for England at the World Cup. 08:40 Richard, who will assist Samoa at the tournament, lays out the potential frightening strength of England's first opponents. 13:10 Should Jackson Hastings, a former Man of Steel now in the NRL with West Tigers, be part of the England World Cup squad? 15:45 The Tigers are now coached by 71 year-old Tim Sheens, while Wayne Bennett, a year older, is also still coaching. 18:00 Richard and Kevin say it's a two-horse race in the battle to avoid relegation from Super League, with Toulouse the favourites to avoid the drop. 23:00 How good is this current St Helens side? 27:25 Would they be able to not only compete, but challenge in the NRL? 30:30 Are players suffering more injuries in Super League this season? 35:45 And is there a suspicion players are feigning injury on the field to gain penalties? 42:00 Following Bevan French's Super League record-breaking seven tries against Hull FC, are we witnessing more attacking play this year?

Former Great Britain captain and head coach Brian Noble and ex-England hooker and current Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley join Dave Woods to reflect on what was a fantastic Magic Weekend in Newcastle. Plus, they discuss the unearthing of talent in the Championship, debate whether expansion clubs, like Toulouse, should be exempt from relegation and also look ahead to the start of the World Cup when England will face Samoa at St James' Park. TIMECODES: 03:00 The individual performances at Magic Weekend of Joe Batchelor, Bevan French and Jack Welsby are highlighted. 05:20 The discussion turns to the development and talent-spotting of players, like Batchelor, who started out in the Championship. 10:00 Toulouse's victory over Wakefield leaves them two points behind Trinity at the bottom of the table. So which team will survive? 16:00 Does Super League need a second French team or a second expansion team and should they be exempt from relegation? 20:50 Paul asks what is the objective of having expansion clubs and whether TV viewers more important than fans coming through the turnstiles? 25:50 Brian says you have to earn the right to be in Super League, but perhaps there's more reasons than just promotion to judge that on. 31:30 The World Cup is three months away and Paul remembers representing England at the 2000 World Cup. 34:40 Brian captained Great Britain in Australia in 1984 and reminisces about being unable to remember the names of his teammates as he introduced them to the Australian PM! 37:30 Paul discusses England chances and Brian warns of the importance of that first game in Newcastle against Samoa.

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Troy Grant, the Chairman of International Rugby League talks to Dave Woods about the future of the international game. The World Cup is just over three months away, but there is no international calendar in place following that tournament. So when will forthcoming tours be announced; is there an appetite in Australia for test match rugby league; how can the sport grow the number of elite nations competing; and what are the plans for women's and wheelchair internationals? TIMECODES: 01:30 Troy gives some background to his career in rugby league, the difficulties of his role and how he's trying to change things. 07:35 He confirms there is huge interest in the World Cup TV rights in Australia, but the organisers are not prepared to just ‘give them away' as in previous years. 09:00 The issue for international rugby league is the players aren't centrally contracted, but the appetite is there, although he admits an opportunity has definitely been missed in recent years. 13:40 Troy says the international calendar following the World Cup will be released after the tournament and they're looking at producing a 12-year one. 15:45 He respects the heritage of the Great Britain Lions, but favours more competition for Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France to develop those nations. 18:00 Despite the perception, Troy says the NRL have invested more in the international game in the southern hemisphere, than Super League have done over here. 20:35 He doesn't envisage rugby league players ever being centrally contracted like in other sports. He feels to grow the international game it's more important all fixtures have genuine meaning. 23:25 Troy hints that New Zealand will tour England in 2023 and Australia in 2024. 24;35 He doesn't agree that nations should be placed in tiers as they are now. And if players do qualify as dual-nationals, they should be allowed to choose who they play for, allowing a better spread of talent. 29:00 Future tours will not be restricted to the men's game, they will possibly also include the women's and wheelchair teams. 32:00 He believes the focus over here should be on expanding the impact and the number of games which the home nations play. 36:25 Troy doesn't believe the World Cup should be played every two years, as it will lose its impact and prestige. 37:25 Ultimately he's looking to put a multi-tour format in place each year, so more than one nation is touring in the northern or southern hemisphere at any one time.

Dave Woods meets two leading figures from the wider world of rugby league to discuss the future of the game and highlight the growth and popularity of wheelchair rugby. Matt Dwyer is Vice-president, Sports Management at IMG, the company tasked with “re-imagining” and re-shaping the future of rugby league with big ambitions for the sport at every level. And Seb Bechara of Catalans Dragons is one of the biggest personalities in wheelchair rugby. His side face Leeds Rhinos in the Wheelchair Rugby Challenge Cup Final this weekend. Bechara, whose day job is a professional trumpet player, starred for England in last week's win against France, but this weekend re-joins his club teammates to take on his international colleagues. TIMECODES: Matt Dwyer 3'16 “What we're looking to do is re-imagine rugby league in the UK” – discusses their three-phase plan 8'50 On the future structure of the game 11'26 On international development including a future potential international club competition 17'08 On mergers between clubs and the experience of how its worked in Australia 26'00 How can RL get beyond current boundaries 31'52 Matt compares potential growth of rugby league to what they have achieved with Euroleague Basketball and World Table Tennis Seb Bechara, wheelchair rugby league star of Catalans Dragons and England 37'53 Talks about choosing to play for England over France. Born in England to an English family but lived in France since aged 10. Talks of his “mega-pride of playing for England” 39'51 His journey on becoming a wheelchair rugby league player. Lost his leg in a motorbike accident in 2012 and how during rehab he discovered wheelchair basketball and then rugby league 42'18 On his career as a professional freelance trumpet player 47'23 Expectations for England in the World Cup and the fierce rivalry with France 50'14 The future of wheelchair rugby league and his ambition “to have club in every city” 52'30 On looking forward to “wiping smiles off Leeds Rhinos' faces” this weekend in the Challenge Cup Final

Dave Woods looks ahead to a big weekend of international rugby league for England with men's coach Shaun Wane, and women's star Courtney Winfield-Hill of Leeds Rhinos. England's men take on an All-Stars side at Warrington on Saturday featuring the best overseas players of Super League, while the women's team face France in what promises to be an action-packed double header. For Shaun Wane its the first chance this year to assess his players in competitive action in this World Cup year. While for Courtney, it'll be the culmination of an incredible sporting transition from playing cricket in Australia to making her international rugby league debut for her adopted new homeland. TIMECODES: 57” “This is intense”. A chance for players to stake their claim for World Cup places. 3'41 Shaun discusses recalling Catalans' Michael McIlorum to the international squad after nine years away. Wane considers him to be playing the best in the number 9 position in Super League right now. 4'40 Shaun on whether he would consider selecting St Helens' legend James Roby who has previously stated his intention to retire from international rugby 6'12 On form of Warrington's George Williams and whether that is a concern – “he can play a lot better” says Wane but thinks international camp can rejuvenate him. 7'52 On emerging young talent Jack Welsby of St Helens and how excited he is about him. 9'20 On veteran Ryan Hall of Hull KR and why he is still a valued member of the squad 10'56 On whether there is an International future for Warrington's Gareth Widdop. 11'59 Shaun on his approach to the friendly this weekend. He wants the team to treat it as if its a World Cup game, ignoring the likely high temperatures. Wants a good performance and a good result and is expecting an intense game, particularly as the All Stars team includes England players overlooked for this squad. 15:31 Courtney on likely making her England debut this weekend. Should have started last week against Wales but was recuperating from Covid. 17:30 Courtney tells her story of how she previously played cricket in Australia for Brisbane Heat. Lost her contract with them and moved to the UK shortly after. Couldn't play cricket in UK for visa reasons but was allowed to play rugby league, having not played it for two decades. Ended up at Leeds Rhinos and now describes playing for England this weekend as the “silver lining to a disappointing ending to her cricket career” 18:38 Courtney on her rugby league heroes growing up. 20'08 Adapting to life in Yorkshire from living in Queensland and how she came to represent England at rugby league. 23'50 On the massive demands made of the players in the England squad in terms of training and juggling with work-life pressures – and how their commitment inspires her. 26'30 On evolution and progress of women's rugby league during her time in UK. 30'05 On increasing intensity of competition in women's Super League this season 31'10 On her World Cup ambitions – happy to play anywhere in the England team except prop forward! 35'01 Courtney admits she sings the National Anthem – and if England play Australia she sings both anthems.

Fifty years on from Great Britain's last World Cup success in 1972, Dave Woods meets the legendary Brian Lockwood, a member of that victorious side and a four-time Challenge Cup winner with three different clubs. Lockwood won the cup twice with Castleford in successive seasons in 1969 and 1970, collected the Lance Todd Trophy in the all Humberside Final of 1980 and won again with Widnes a year later, whilst also enjoying success as a player in Australia. In a conversation full of anecdotes, Brian recalls nobody welcoming them home from France to celebrate that World Cup success and actually having to buy his own medal! TIME CODES: 01:45 – Brian's memories of the 1972 World Cup win 06:00 – He talks about the characters in that squad like David Topliss, who used his running skills to avoid the police after one boisterous night out in France! 08:10 – All the World Cup squad had to pay for their own World Cup winning medals 09:45 – Brian explains how his move to Australia came about, and how he was denied the agreed 10% of his transfer fee by Castleford. 15:00 – His experience turned sour at Balmain Tigers and he left, but their new coach turned up on his doorstep in Yorkshire and spent three days persuading him to change his mind! 21:00 – Brian tells how his dad rarely praised him, but winning the Lance Todd Trophy in 1980 brought him to tears. 25:00 – A renowned prop forward, he actually began his career for Castleford playing scrum-half. 28:00 – He once fell out with Eddie Waring after Eddie got his name wrong. 31:00 – Brian talks about the Castleford side that won back to back Challenge Cup Finals in 1969 and 1970 and life under tough coach Derek ‘Rocky' Turner. 35:25 – He doesn't enjoy the modern game, but hopes England can break their 50-year hoodoo in the World Cup

Following Wigan Warriors record-extending 20th Challenge Cup success against Huddersfield Giants, Dave Woods is joined by Matt Newsum, Kyle Amor and John Kear to dissect what was a thrilling final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. And they look forward to the remainder of the season, with the World Cup looming large at its climax. TIMECODES:: 01:40 – The panel reflect on what turned out to be a classic final. 07:10 – A May final and the first to be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a huge success. 10:00 – Will the manner of the defeat for Huddersfield have a negative impact on their season? 14:15 – The impact of Matty Peet who, in his first season as Wigan head coach, has immediately delivered a trophy. 17:55 – How will this success reconnect the people of the town of Wigan with their club? 20:15 – Has Wigan's Harry Smith staked a claim for England's World Cup squad? 23:15 – The discussion turns to the wider World Cup, which feels the most open ever. 26:55 – What are Wales' aims for the tournament under John Kear? 28:50 – The Wheelchair World Cup could be the most exciting part of the tournament. 30;25 – A brief reflection on the 1895 Final that took place between Leigh and Featherstone. 31:50 – Who are the teams competing for those Grand Final spots, with cases made for a number of clubs. 38:20 – Are Wakefield in danger of suffering relegation?

Dave Woods is joined by two-time Challenge Cup winning head coach John Kear and four-time finalist Kevin Brown to look ahead to this year's final. On Saturday afternoon Huddersfield Giants, who've not won the cup since 1953, face the competition's most successful club, Wigan Warriors, as rugby league is played for the first time ever at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Time codes: 01:20 – The excitement of Challenge Cup Final week. 02:30 – It's a first final for new Wigan head coach, Matt Peet, in what has been a fantastic start for him. 05:30 – The effect new assistant coach Lee Briers has had on Wigan's attacking game. 07:15 – Interview with Matt Peet. 12:40 – Do Wigan start the game as favourites? 14:10 – If Wigan are favourites, how close are Huddersfield? 16:00 – John says Ian Watson has changed the culture at the Giants. 18:00 – It's a great occasion for local lads and one-club men, Jermaine McGillvary, Leroy Cudjoe and Michael Lawrence. 21:05 – Interview with Ian Watson. 27:45 – John and Kevin react to Ian Watson's assertion that British coaches are often overlooked for the top jobs in Super League. 30:15 – There's an excitement about the game being played at Tottenham's new home. 33:00 - Kevin and John make a passionate defence of why it's important that the final is always played in London. 36:20 – The curtain-raiser is the 1895 Final between Featherstone Rovers and Leigh Centurions. 38:45 – Which team is going to win the Challenge Cup Final? 41:25 – Who do John and Kevin think will be the standout candidates for the Lance Todd Trophy?

The Women's Super League season begins this weekend, and ahead of the opening games Dave Woods is joined by England Women's Head Coach Craig Richards and Rachel Thompson of Wigan Warriors. They discuss the growth of the women's game; reflect on the success of the recent Challenge Cup Final; talk about the Super League season and it's new structure and look ahead to England's chances in the forthcoming World Cup. TIMECODES: 02:00 – The panel reflect on the success of last Saturday's Women's Challenge Cup Final between St Helens and Leeds Rhinos. 05:30 – Explanation of the new structure of the Women's Super League which should enable all the games to be much more competitive. 08:20 – Rachel discusses her rugby league story and why, when her former team Thatto Heath Crusaders became St Helens she declined to join them! 10:00 – Rachel explains how the women's game has improved as they've been given access to the same facilities as the men. 11:00 – Insert from St Helens Chief Executive Mike Rush who talks to about how St Helens Women's Team came about and it's growing importance within the club. 19:00 – The battle to ensure women's teams within their respective clubs are given the attention they deserve. 20:00 – Rachel is recovering from a very serious injury suffered back in August, but as an amateur she's not getting paid whilst doing her rehab. 22:00 – The discussion moves on to whether the women should be paid for playing and how that could come about. 23:50 – How do parents look upon their daughters taking up rugby league. 26:10 – A look ahead to this autumn's Rugby League World Cup, what are their England chances and who are their main rivals.

Ahead of the Challenge Cup triple header this weekend, Dave Woods is joined by England international and St Helens captain Jodie Cunningham, Wales Head Coach John Kear and Keighley Cougars Head of Rugby Andrew Henderson to discuss the women's final and the two men's semi-finals which are all to be played at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United on Saturday. Timecodes: 02:50 – Jodie reflects on the Women's Rugby League Nines event that took place last weekend and how young girls who were their watching are now copying their idols' hairstyles. 06:50 – A look ahead to the first of the three games on Saturday – the Women's Final between St Helens and Leeds Rhinos. 11:30 – St Helens are widely viewed as the favourites, but Jodie highlights the threats within the Leeds side. 15:00 – Since the semi-finals were first broadcast on BBC last year, Jodie says the women's game has really taken off and she's hoping fans will turn up early to support the final. 22:00 – The discussion turns to the first of the men's semi-finals between Wigan Warriors and St Helens. 24:40 – With injuries in key positions amongst the St Helens ranks, are Wigan now the favourites to progress? 29:50 – With Saints recent success, is there more pressure on Wigan to reach the final? 35:00 – Attention now turns to the second semi-final between Huddersfield Giants and Hull Kingston Rovers. 37:20 – Will the announcement that Hull KR coach Tony Smith is leaving at the end of the season have an impact? 43:00 – Huddersfield's Michael Lawrence and Hull KR's Jordan Abdull discuss the semi-final with Tanya Arnold. 47:45 – The panel predict who will win each of the three games.

Dave Woods is joined by former England half-back Kevin Brown and Radio Humberside commentator Richard Stead to discuss the comings and goings in rugby league over the past seven days. They unpick the decision by Tony Smith to leave his head coaching role at Hull KR at the end of the season and ask who next at Rovers and where next for Smith. Plus, the arrival of new coach and Tony's nephew, Rohan Smith, at Leeds Rhinos and their ‘controversial' acquisition of Zak Hardaker following his departure from Wigan Warriors. And, after ten rounds in Super League, who will go down, who will make the play-offs and who will be crowned Man of Steel. 01:40 – The shock decision by Tony Smith to announce his departure from Hull KR at the end of the season and where will he go next? 05:50 – Kevin thinks Tony might go to Leeds, in support of his nephew Rohan Smith whose just been appointed as their head coach. While Richard thinks Catalan could be a destination for him next year. 12:20 – So who gets the job at Hull KR – a number of names are mentioned. 15:50 – They discuss the departure of Zak Hardaker from Wigan and the off-field issues that lie behind it. 18: 00 – Before today's signing announcement – they suggest Zak Hardaker ‘ the player' will be a good signing for Leeds. 19:30 – A look ahead to the big game this week between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors (which is live on Sports Extra) 24:30 – Are bottom club Toulouse showing signs they can survive – or are other sides such as Leeds, Wakefield and Salford in danger of being relegated? 29:00 – An appreciation of the top try-scorer at present, Jai Field of Wigan – a prime candidate for Man of Steel. 33:00 – Kevin says Jonny Lomax of St Helens is the best player in Super League and youngster Jack Welsby has shown why Saints allowed Lachlan Coote leave. 37:45 – Relegation pressure is still very much on Leeds, but Kevin feels they can still make the end of season play-offs. 41:45 – Will the current top three be the same come the end of the season?

Two of the games' greats, former Great Britain coach and captain Brian Noble and legendary dual-code international Iestyn Harris, join Dave Woods to discuss whether players are feigning injury to get players sent to the sin bin; who are the surprise packages and the coaches under pressure after five rounds of Super League; the Sixth Round Challenge Cup draw; and how Iestyn is shaping up ahead of his dancing debut at Rob Burrow's Strictly Ball!

Two of the games' greats, former Great Britain coach and captain Brian Noble and legendary dual-code international Iestyn Harris, join Dave Woods to discuss whether players are feigning injury to get players sent to the sin bin; who are the surprise packages and the coaches under pressure after five rounds of Super League; the Sixth Round Challenge Cup draw; and how Iestyn is shaping up ahead of his dancing debut at Rob Burrow's Strictly Ball!

Two of the sport's highest profile CEOs, Ralph Rimmer of the Rugby Football League and Karl Fitzpatrick of Warrington Wolves, join Dave Woods to discuss the new alliance between the RFL and Super League. Almost four years since the acrimonious split between the game's elite and the governing body, the two sides are once again joining forces to grow rugby league and drive, with a new strategic partner on board, the commercial revenues it needs to compete in an ever-changing sporting landscape.

The return of the Super League is almost upon us and after a winter of waiting, Mark Chapman, Dave Woods and Iestyn Harris look ahead to this big year for the sport. We discuss the new French sides in the League with Matty Russell of newcomers Toulouse. Leeds Rhinos Women head coach Lois Forsell joins us to chat about the upcoming Challenge Cup and Super League. And England men's head coach Shaun Wane shares his excitement of the Rugby League World Cup and England's hopes in this year's tournament.

It was a busy weekend in college football as a few teams waged a battle vs. attrition. We update that — including the status of Georgia WR Arik Gilbert — then bring in Dave Woods to talk UCLA. The Bruins begin the season in Week 0 and all eyes will be on coach Chip Kelly (is he being purposefully stubborn in not running his Oregon stuff?) and QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (can he take the leap to stardom?). Host: Trey Scott   Guest: Dave Woods Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Hoarding Stuff Heather Matuozzo (Clouds End CIC) and her guest Dave Woods will be examining hoarding and Christmas. What can you do during the festive season to think differently about gifts? They explore and hopefully provide some alternatives for those who wish for something different this year (or even next year). Have a listen and let us know if anything else springs to mind when you are putting together that Christmas stocking. Oh and less mince pies and sherry being left out means Santa will just be grumpy.... (Episode Four)

In this second episode of Hoarding Stuff host Heather Matuozzo (director of Clouds End CIC) discusses resilience and many other topics with Dave Woods.. Resilience being defined as the ability to bounce back from difficult circumstances and resolve issues quickly, Heather breaks it down into five components: 1) self awareness 2)mindfulness 3)self care 4)positive relationships 5)purpose and meaning (Episode Two)

This is the first in a series of podcasts dealing with the subject of "hoarding, disorganisation and cluttering". Hopefully it will be a light hearted adventure as host Heather Matuozzo (director of Clouds End CIC) discusses this and many other topics with Dave Woods to get to the bottom of some complex issues. Heather has been working now for many years in this field, and David will be sharing some of his thoughts and experiences as a service user. (episode one)