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What happens when midlife hits… and you're already sober?In this brilliantly honest and often hilarious episode, Vic is flying solo (Hamish wisely sat this one out) to chat with author Dana Bowman, a woman who thought she had long-term sobriety nailed, until menopause, food, marriage, parenting, body image, and a global pandemic all piled in at once.Dana's story, told in her book Humble Pie, is about far more than sobriety. It's about what happens when recovery collides with midlife. As menopause crept in, Dana found herself veering into binge eating and food addiction, struggling with comparison, scrolling, isolation, and frantic over-exercising. Just when she thought she'd dealt with the big stuff, life threw everything else at her… and eventually forced a reckoning.Vic hasn't read Humble Pie yet, but after hearing Dana talk about relapse, HRT, sugar cravings, dopamine dips, invisible women, and upgrading her sobriety toolkit, she knows it's going to be a wildly relatable ride. Expect real talk about perfectionism, changing bodies, and why custard creams sometimes end up doing the emotional heavy lifting.Whether you're pre, peri or post-menopause, or just quietly wondering why life feels harder than it used to, this one's for anyone who's ever felt like they were falling apart… and learning to laugh their way through it anyway.

Welcome back to a brand-new year of Hambassadors! We're kicking off 2026 with some "edgy" fashion choices, high-stakes goals, and a look at the guests we're manifesting for the year ahead.In this episode, Seamus explains why he's bringing back the Eric Cantona-inspired popped collar (and whether he cleared it with Barkers first). Meanwhile, Stephen shares a harrowing New Year's Eve tale from Whangamatā involving cocktails, a beach trolley, and a police breathalyser checkpoint.We also put our 2026 goals to the test by letting AI critique them. Things get personal when the AI roasts Steve's "operationally empty" fatherhood goals and his "content sabotage" betting strategy. Plus, we reveal our 2026 Guest Hitlist, featuring everyone from Jimmy Carr to Hamish & Andy and Graham Norton.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers and this episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on.0:21 – The Popped Collar8:10 – The New Year's Eve Ordeal11:15 – 2026 Goals16:58 – AI Roasts our Goals20:15 – Summer Content34:00 – A Voice Note from Staffy49:00 – Our Top 5 Dream Guests for 202654:50 – Our upcoming ep with Mike McRobertsFeatured in this episode: Check out our private documentary service at reflections.life to record your family stories before it's too late.Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights from Between Two Beers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you don't plan your year, your year will plan you. And most people don't realise this until they're exhausted, overbooked, chasing goals that never landed, and wondering why the life they wanted still feels just out of reach. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how Hamish and I plan our entire year in just a few focused hours, and why this process has changed everything for us, our business, our income, our energy, and our family life. This is how we stop reacting and start leading a year on purpose. In this episode, we cover: Why pipe dreams stay pipe dreams without structure How your calendar quietly dictates your income, content, and capacity The power of choosing a word of the year and letting it guide decisions How we map an entire year without burnout or overwhelm Why promotions, launches, and visibility must be planned early How to create space for strategy and magic at the same time The biggest mistake people make when planning a new year “You can't co-create with the universe if you haven't even opened your diary.”

Warning: This episode contains an alarming amount of chat about a mysterious stranger called Derek and more casual mentions of “minge” in the first four minutes than any of us could ever have anticipated. It is funny, honest, slightly feral… and absolutely not one for the school run. Best enjoyed with headphones on and children safely out of earshot.So, you've just started your sober journey? Doing Dry January? Or quietly wondering what life might look like without booze? This episode is your brutally honest, slightly emotional roadmap through your first 30 days alcohol-free.Vic and Hamish take you through sobriety week by week, honestly unpacking what really happens to your body, brain, sleep, mood, social life, trousers, and overall sanity as alcohol slowly leaves the stage. Alongside plenty of science, swearing, and questionable oversharing, there are also genuinely tender moments where you might realise… you are actually doing this. Today we explore those early sugar cravings and wobbles, the sudden bursts of confidence that can catch you out, the strange emotional storms that roll in around Week Two, the clearer thinking and calmer days that begin to appear in Week Three, and that brilliant Week Four moment when you look at yourself and think, “Hang on… this might actually work.If you are five days in, swaying at day twelve, feeling uncertain at day twenty, or simply curious about how sobriety unfolds in real life, this episode gives you reassurance, humour, relatable stories, and genuinely helpful tools to get through it.You are not broken, you are healing. And honestly, you are doing something extraordinary.Press play, take a breath… and welcome to the awkward, hopeful, quietly life-changing first month of sober life.

Don't Set Goals for 2026 Until You Do This If 2025 stretched you, challenged you, or changed you, this episode is your reset. Before you start planning 2026, download our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook and follow this process with us.

In this gloriously unhinged episode, Vic and Hamish find themselves in that awkward festive no-man's-land between Christmas and New Year – gravy-stained, confused about the day, and dangerously close to eating a whole tin of Quality Street in one sitting.But fear not. Among the leftover potatoes and peri-menopausal meltdowns, your sober elves are here with a very handy toolkit to help you navigate New Year's Eve without diving headfirst into a bucket of prosecco.Yep, we're diving deep into why your mindset matters more than the perfect mocktail, how to handle your Aunt Karen when she calls you a party pooper, and what to do when the countdown begins and you suddenly feel the urge to shove someone for no reason at all. Plus, we make a strong case for why being tucked up in bed with a hot water bottle and a forensic crime doco by 9.07pm might actually be the ultimate New Year flex.We also discuss frogs. Yes, frogs. There's a weird moment where Vic tries to convince us all that carrying a tiny frog in your pocket on NYE can help you stay sober – and somehow, it makes sense. (Just go with it.)You'll also hear about our own cringey NYEs from the boozy past – from driveway spews to mysterious cardigans and rashy regrets – and how we've now completely redefined this weird night of the year into something we actually enjoy.So whether this is your first sober New Year or your fifteenth, come hang out with us and feel smug, steady, and slightly feral in the best way possible.This one's all about preparing your brain, not just your beverage list.Let's make it awkward, weird, frog-friendly… and totally unforgettable.

Hamish Mackay-Lewis shares his advice on how to understand your imposter syndrome, explains why it is actually an experience rather than a syndrome and some simple things you as a founder can do to manage those sometimes sabotaging thoughts that can come into your head when going out on your own. Hamish's advice: Impostor experience is very common: feelings of inadequacy which can come and goOne advantage of these feelings is that you will prepare thoroughly and be highly motivatedThe disadvantage however can be feeling constantly anxious, doubting yourselfIt's important to celebrate yourself, not to constantly compare yourself with othersDon't set yourself unreasonable goalsObserve your thoughts; if you are noticing self-doubt, check in with others to get an  objective opinion about your achievements - and trust their opinionsRecognise where this self-doubt stems from (often from childhood) and come to terms with thisDon't bury the sadness / frustration / nerves; learn to accept and understand these uncomfortable feelings.  Face up to what is causing themConsciously choose your response to life; practise daily to be in the momentUnderstand what is important about your business, its bigger purpose, quite apart from any financial rewardsKeep a diary to record your satisfactions and frustrations and be attentive to what gives you energy and joyBe kind to yourself; remembering you are not alone with these feelings can give you resilienceAccept that you will always have nagging doubts and may never feel good enough; and at the same time recognise that you are, of course, perfectly good enough!If you'd like to contact Hamish you can reach him via hamish@hamishmackaylewis.comFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2023 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. Text us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

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"This is the best birthday ever!"Battling "T0-B1" and "Aau's Song" for the title of "Most Adorable Episode of Visions," it's Kinema Citrus's "Yuko's Treasure!"Joining us to help break down this delightful and family-friendly feature is none other than Hamish Steele, creator of the DeadEndia series, Dead End: Paranormal Park, and his newest graphic novel Go Man: Champion of Earth! We talked all about what this episode gets right, what we'd love to see more of, and even some juicy details about Hamish's own connections with a galaxy far, far away! More from Hamish: linktr.ee/hamishsteeleFollow Hamish on Bluesky: ⁠@hamishsteele.bsky.social⁠Pick up Go-Man: Champion of EarthWatch A Super Mario Moment on YouTubeFollow A Super Mario Moment on Bluesky: @supermariomoment.bsky.social- Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.socialInstagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠Email: ⁠DistantEchoesSW@gmail.com⁠- Theme Music -失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

Glee: "Extraordinary Merry Christmas"Well, it's come to this: we cover the Ryan Murphy creation Glee and all its slushie-stained complicated creation and ongoing story. Luckily, Hamish Steele joins us to talk about the best of the Christmas episodes of this important but derisive series which all began with a gym cruising adjacent pitch. We talk about capitalism, autotune, a related reality TV show, and an era when it felt like the gays won.Check out Hamish's Podcast:Super Mario MomentA proud part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip us on Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gimmicks Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gimmickspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Disco Tears" by Raven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons Attribution 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: ⁠LA Times article "Cool for School"Christmas TV writeup for this episodeBillboard article "'Glee' Warblers Album Flies High"

In this episode of Merryn Talks Your Money, Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with veteran financial planner Hamish Leng to unravel one of the trickiest issues in personal finance: how to pass wealth to your children without undermining their drive, confidence, or future independence. From the psychology of raising financially capable kids to the smartest, tax-efficient ways to gift money, Hamish shares four decades of insight into what actually works for families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your chance to take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz! In this second episode of Quizmas Time, there's a wasted phone-a-friend, and the boys fumble a very easy Spice Girls question! They need to learn to trust their gut.

Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego.

Hamish joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to chat about the Australian Christmas icon wine, the Sparkling Shiraz.@thewineshowaustralia @bestswines

It’s McKay on Sport as we head to the Feilding stock sale yards to ponder Hamish’s 2025 Ag Sports Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish & Andy vs. The People. Take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz! Ep 1 Out now! New quizzes drop every Thursday over in the "Hamish & Andy Plus +" feed. Listen to Ep 1 Here

As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.

Take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz!New quizzes drop every Thursday right here in the Hamish & Andy Plus + feed.

This is your chance to take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz! In this first episode, the boys establish the ground rules with quizmaster Magic Mike and, in true Hamish & Andy fashion, turn on him during the Brain Buster!

In this week's Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish dive into one of the biggest, stickiest, most awkward questions in sobriety: Can I actually trust myself again?Vic opens up about those final blurry days of drinking when she couldn't even trust herself to say “no” to a jelly baby, let alone a vodka soda. Hamish admits he's never trusted Vic with a map, a tech problem, or his childhood sticker collection — fair enough. But what happens when that mistrust is turned inward?Together, they unpack how alcohol chips away at your self-belief, how broken promises and panic attacks can shrink your life, and why sobriety is less about perfection and more about proving (slowly, quietly, consistently) that you've got your own back again.Expect awkward confessions, tips for rebuilding trust with yourself and others, a bit of trust trauma from the 1980s, and a brand new Sober Awkward anthem from listener Sean, who just celebrated 1 year sober (you legend, mate!). Check out Seans band @conflictmanagerband Oh, there is some awful and somewhat offensive chat about rims.Of course there is.Enjoy!!!A#SoberAwkward #SoberCurious #Trust #WhoIsDrivingYou #SoberPodcast #AFLife #Hangxiety #ModerationIsAMyth #SobrietyWins #CraigDavidKnows

Minister of Agriculture (and Forestry) on Ikea planting trees in Hawke’s Bay, and his next trade trip to India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for McKay on Sport. Today, we catch up with a Newstalk ZB Sport newsreader, who’s in Hagley Park for day four of the test against the West Indies. Plus, his commentary on the Ashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel comprised the 2024 Young Farmer of the Year and the 2019 Young Farmer of the Year. They talk about the milk price and what inspires them to get out and achieve in the ag sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ on the December forecast, where things are heating up across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish, Andy and Jack head to Mildura to test the security of small business accounting firm DHM Partners. With months of planning and full approval from boss Rob, the boys attempt a grand theft auto–style art heist: steal the company Suzuki Swift and nab a stairwell painting without being detected. Expect questionable disguises, bold plans, and the chaos only the trio can deliver. This is BURG BOYS!

Scottish winter climbing activist and photographer Hamish Frost traces his career in the outdoors, thinks about his art and delves into his experience of coming out in the world of climbing.

INTERVIEW: Mic Sure, Te Kahui & Assorted Hamish on Show Down At The Crown Round 2 by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

The Opposition leader discusses Labour’s policy priorities and rural healthcare plans. Plus, his recent engagement, and how he rates the Labour Party Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers’ arable group chairman on a surge in dairy conversions in Canterbury, as low wheat prices and a high milk payout tempt growers to swap crops for milk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to the Manawatū to catch up with the stud co-owner and breeding manager at Glengarry Poll Dorset for an update on the stud’s 59th annual sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, you think you're in control of your drinking. You've got rules. You don't drink before midday. You smashed Dry July. You're not as bad as your mate Dave. But deep down… is alcohol really calling the shots?In this episode, Vic and Hamish rewind the clock to those sneaky early days when they both tried to prove they were totally in control of their drinking — spoiler alert: they weren't. From imaginary dance careers to strategic night out planning, they share the lies we tell ourselves to keep drinking, and why it's so damn hard to see the truth until it slaps you in the face.They also dig into the science of control (hello, dopamine), introduce you to “alcohol myopia” (yes, it's a thing), and reveal the moment they each realised who was really behind the wheel. Plus, red flags to look out for, a reality check on moderation, and the challenge that might just change your life.Come for the banter, stay for the bash-on-the-head truth bombs.Let's take back control — together. (Say in an American accent please!)#SoberAwkward #SoberCurious #TakeBackControl #WhoIsDrivingYou #SoberPodcast #AFLife #Hangxiety #ModerationIsAMyth #SobrietyWins #CraigDavidKnows

Everyone thought this was a peter-out, but no - the Burg Boys are back! The boys release the unredacted details of the heist from deep inside the Burg Bunker. And with this being the second-last episode of the year, a few loose ends are tied up - including one that’s spanned well over a decade. The boys thought this day would NEVER come! 1. Plans from the Burg Bunker 2. Loose ends and Hamish’s Uganda story 3. Dimmies and Tinnies health stars 4. The People’s Bitcoin

Send us a textGary brings you highlights from the recent Lowland and Border Pipers' Society gathering in Dunkeld, Perthshire.PlaylistFinlay MacDonald, Fionnlagh  Mac A Phiocair, John Saunders and Sarah Hanniffy with Annie's New Heart, Turf Lodge from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Ian Kinnear with The Bloody Fields of Flanders and Lochanside from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Rhiona Sidley, Stuart Letford and Tom Rust with MacCrimmon's Lament from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Kyle Howie and  Liam Manion with  The Red Coat, Cuttie's Wedding, Because He Was A Bonny Lad, Cape Breton Fiddler's Welcome, The Contradiction and The Gladstone Reel from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Jeremy Kingsbury with Parcel of Rogues and the Surprise from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Fionnlaigh Mac a Phiocair with the Rolling Wave Set from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Fionnlaigh Mac a Phiocair and Sarah Hanniffy with a Gaelic Song from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Finlay MacDonald with Breton Tunes from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Hamish and Fin Moore with Thinkan an Daean (poem), Mary's Tune and the Mill Mill O from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy KingsburyLinksJeremy Kingsbury's Weetootwaag's Bagpipe and History Podcast Support the show

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world. Who do you want to face the World Cup? Top 5 Scotland goals ever! Where were you when history was made? Terracing Teaser, Breakfast XI. Martin Geissler and Niall and Hamish from Vlure join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

This week, things get steamy… or rather, extremely awkward, as Vic and Hamish dive into the sweaty, slippery world of sex and sobriety. From brewer's droop and boozy blunders to the awkward reality of sober intimacy, this episode explores how alcohol shaped our sex lives — and what happens when the booze is gone and the lights are on.Vic shares how lager gave her false confidence and a free pass to the “downstairs disco,” while Hamish confesses his reliance on Dutch courage to even make a move. Together, they unpack the myths around alcohol and sex, laugh about some deeply mortifying bedroom misadventures, and explore how connection changes when you're sober, present, and fully clothed until at least 9:15pm.With raw honesty, community confessions, and more innuendos than should be legally allowed, this episode is for anyone navigating sex in sobriety, whether you're avoiding it, faking it, missing it, or finally starting to enjoy it.It's awkward, it's real, and it's very, very Sober Awkward.

Andy compares the number of contacts he and the boys have in their phones, leading them to dive into their Uber stats. A sneaky loophole in the mandated break is uncovered, prompting the announcement of Hamish & Andy Plus+ and the very festive Quizmas Time, coming this December. Magic Mike absolves himself of a trivia scam before his debut as Trivia Master. Hamish revisits peak free-to-air TV in the ’90s and early 2000s. Plus, the final Gusto Check of the year! 1. Optometrist gusto check 2. Uber stats 3. Quizmas Time with Magic Mike 4. 90’s TV

Day 1,363.Today, after a 17-year-old girl was killed and 9 others injured in an overnight Russian missile attack in Kharkiv Oblast, we return to the dire situation in Pokrovsk, before asking why Vladimir Putin is targeting his own war cheerleaders in his latest clampdown. Then we look at the First World War medical condition being reported on the frontlines in Ukraine, and hear from an American serving in the Ukrainian army.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on x.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Gas gangrene returns to Ukraine in echoes of First World War trench warfare (Verity in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/gas-gangrene-ukraine-war-russia-trenches-europe/ ‘Coffin on wheels' saves wounded Ukrainian soldier from no-man's land (Verity in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/17/robot-coffin-on-wheels-saves-ukrainian-soldier-trapped/ Russia suspected of blowing up Polish railway line (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/17/russia-suspected-of-blowing-up-polish-railway-line-ukraine/ Putin goes after his own war cheerleaders (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/16/putin-goes-after-his-own-war-cheerleaders/ Putin is eating his own supporters. This is how dictators fall (Hamish in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/17/putin-z-bloggers-suppression-supporters-russia-war-ukraine/ Key government representatives advise Zelensky to release Yermak (Ukrainian Pravda):https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/11/18/8007753/ EU eyes €90 Billion Ukraine grant (Bloomberg):https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/eu-pitches-90-billion-ukraine-grant-if-russian-asset-loan-fails Construction Accelerates at Planned Russian Navy Base (Bellingcat):https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-and-europe/2024/07/30/construction-accelerates-at-planned-russian-navy-base-in-disputed-abkhazia/LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic finally tells Hamish everything about the jungle retreat, and no, it wasn't a cult, no white robes, and absolutely no seduction attempts (apparently). Instead, fifteen strangers arrived in Thailand and fifteen new mates walked out, bonded by rainy boat trips, sweaty boxing classes, lots of yoga, a quiz night that got wildly out of hand, and a whole lot of belly laughs. Oh, and some people that really get it!In this episode, Vic and Hamish explore why finding your sober people is such a game changer. When you quit drinking, you don't just lose the booze, you can lose belonging, confidence, and your old social world. Sober mates fill that gap. They get you, steady you, calm your nervous system, and make you laugh in a way you actually remember the next day. They make sobriety feel less lonely and a whole lot more fun.Vic also shares the big realisation she had in the jungle: the magic wasn't the retreat itself, it was being completely, unapologetically herself around people who were doing the same. No pretending. No performing. Just real connection. So, if you are feeling like a sober billy no mates, have a listen to todays episode, it's packed with ways you can fill your sobriety not just with fizzy water, but also with a few magic sober mates that really see you and your glorious awkwardness!!Oh and there is a bit of Craig David action as per usual. Enjoy!

Hamish admits to a grave mistake he made during last week’s award ceremony for the “Most Irrelevant Purchase” in his family’s household. The boys belt out some tunes in the final Jingle Joust of the year. Hamish investigates the fine print behind the “unlimited” popcorn offer at the cinemas, and everyone’s favourite cleaning game returns - “The Lady of Stain!”. 1. Irrelevant purchase retraction 2. Jingle joust 3. Unlimited popcorn 4. The Lady of Stain

10 year-old Hamish hears his bespoke Red Arrow Double Digits birthday shout out, expertly performed by Greg whilst airbourne, upside down, doing a loop de loop! Roisin Hastie returns to Radio 1 for Fact Controller, boss man, Shelley takes on Yesterday's Quiz and the nation bares all with more online meeting mishaps! Plus, it's Thurs-waaayyy! Wehaaayyy!

After a weekend clean-up, Hamish hosts the awards for “Most Irrelevant Purchases” in the Foster-Blake household. More of you Upset Andy, and Power Moves features one for Facebook Marketplace enthusiasts. Hamish proudly declares himself an “angel,” and the boys take “ball golf” very seriously - including a full-course ring-around. Plus, Andy admits how Bec got one over on him. 1. Irrelevant purchases awards 2. Power moves 3. Hamish the angel 4. Upset Andy 5. Ball golf 6. Bec power moves Andy

Coinneach Rankin and Hamish Macleod are both climbers and filmmakers who make the series Dàna on BBC Alba in which they capture their adventures in the outdoors. They discuss their approach to adventuring, filmmaking and the Gaelic language and landscape.

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish accidentally create an entire episode about wanking… well, sort of. What started as a heartfelt chat about emotional coping mechanisms somehow spiralled into the world's most awkward discussion about alone time, saunas, and self-soothing — in every sense of the word.Inspired by a quote from Elle Macpherson's autobiography “Stop focusing on the problem and start focusing on the solution” the duo explore what it really means to cope without booze. From rage walks and cold plunges to routines, therapy, and slightly questionable spa habits, they break down how to survive life's chaos without pouring a drink (or crying into one).Vic shares a very uninspiring story about having a cup of tea and Hamish tells us all about being dull and how his routine helps him feel safe. Expect belly laughs, awkward honesty, and the occasional over-share as Vic and Hamish prove that emotional growth is messy, funny, and occasionally involves a flannel.

Segment Sleuth puts a French podcast under the microscope after it went viral internationally for outright copying one of our segments! After being blown away by China’s next-level efficiency on his annual golf trip, Andy grills their fast-and-loose mate Horgs about the dumb stuff he got up to on the trip. Hamish needs you to know that he's STILL playing the parking game, and the boys’ favourite human actor Jeremy Irvine leaves the show a shocking voicemail. Meanwhile, Hamish gets us thinking about who we’d consider a truly beloved celebrity. 1. Super Cool Podcast 2. Horgs in China 3. The parking game 4. Beloved celebrities 5. Jeremy Irvine voice memo

This week Vic and Hamish go full Halloween mode, but instead of fake cobwebs and plastic skeletons, they're serving up the truly terrifying stuff: the cold, hard facts about booze. From death tolls that rival horror films, to drink-driving disasters, to long-term health risks that make your liver want to pack its bags and leave, they're laying it all bare.Why? Because sometimes the only way to spark change is to scare the pants off you. Expect stats, stories, dark humour, and a few dodgy Dracula impressions as they dive into the big picture (alcohol-related deaths), the immediate dangers (accidents, violence, dodgy exes), and the long-term risks (yep, the big C). Oh and Vic reveals that one of her favourite pastimes is scaring children...It's the spookiest episode of Sober Awkward yet, but don't worry, there's hope at the end. Sobriety doesn't just remove the horror, it gives you the happy ending you didn't know you needed. (not that sort of happy ending)Enjoy!

Day 1,338.Today, as Donald Trump unveils sweeping new sanctions on Russia's energy giants, we analyse what recent developments reveal about the shifting power dynamics between Moscow and Washington. We also investigate an alleged Russian war crime in Donetsk and what it exposes about the brutal nature of the fighting there, before exploring why NATO nations continue to pour vast resources into tank production and modernisation.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Trump's sanctions put him on a warpath with Russia, says Medvedev (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/10/22/trump-russia-oil-sanctions-putin/ Bodies strewn across Pokrovsk reveal horror of Russian war crimes (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/22/bodies-strewn-pokrovsk-horror-russian-war-crimes-ukraine/ The man with the worst job in Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/23/man-with-worst-job-in-ukraine/ Russian commander ordered troops to shoot Ukrainian civilians near Pokrovsk, radio intercept suggests (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russian-commander-ordered-troops-to-kill-civilians-in-pokrovsk-hur-intercepted-call-says/ U.S. Lifts Key Restriction on Ukraine's Use of European Long-Range Missiles (Wall Street Journal):https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-lifts-key-restriction-on-ukraines-use-of-western-long-range-missiles-5a15c12d?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1 How tanks are evolving in Ukraine (New York Times):https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-drones-tanks-military.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack reveals a HUGE development that’s been 10 years in the making! We’ve been sent some killer Power Moves - including one that’s perfect for dog owners. Andy’s discovered what might be the next-level upgrade to the AirPods Pro 3, taking their translating powers even further. Meanwhile, Hamish and Zoë reckon they’ve found a “banana portal” in a small country town - a place that mysteriously caters to the Blake family’s confectionery needs. 1. Jack's bitcoin recovery 2. Power moves 3. AirPods Pro 3 + 4. The banana chocolate portal

For the first time ever, Segment Sleuth has resulted in an apology! Bec has Andy questioning his level of manners while making a restaurant booking, and, on an unrelated note, she’s also got him wondering how everyone else washes their hands. Hamish confesses the struggles he's having abstaining from his online shopping habit. Plus, we squeeze in a round of Tell Us Someone and bring back an updated version of Friends Galore! 1. Segment Sleuth apology 2. Is Andy rude? 3. Tell us someone we haven’t thought of in a while 4. Friends galore 5. Gripzilla 6. The wash

Day 1,329.Today, as Donald Trump vows to harness the momentum of the Gaza ceasefire to bring peace to Ukraine, we examine global reaction – or the striking silence – after a UN convoy was attacked by Russian forces. Then we assess reports of a possible chemical weapons attack in Donetsk and take a deep dive into stories emerging from inside Russia – revealing the cracks in its economy and the growing strains within its society.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on X.James Kilner (Former Telegraph Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.MORE TICKETS JUST RELEASED FOR 'UKRAINE: THE LATEST' LIVE, IN-PERSON:Join us for an in-person discussion and Q&A at the distinguished Honourable Artillery Company in London on 22nd October starting at 7pm.Our panel includes General Sir Richard Barrons, former head of UK Joint Forces Command and latterly one of the authors of Britain's Strategic Defence Review, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at the Chatham House think tank. Tickets are open to everybody and can be purchased at: https://www.squadup.com/events/ukraineliveSIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Trump: Now let's end the Ukraine war (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/13/trump-threatens-putin-sending-tomahawks/Frontline report: Ukraine's kill zone takes shape in Sumy Oblast—Russians trapped in Yunakivka say hope is gone (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/12/frontline-report-ukraines-kill-zone-takes-shape-in-sumy-oblast-russians-trapped-in-yunakivka-say-hope-is-gone/UN CONVOY CAME UNDER ATTACK WHILE DELIVERING AID TO A FRONT-LINE COMMUNITY IN THE KHERSON REGION (United Nations):https://ukraine.un.org/en/303211-un-convoy-came-under-attack-while-delivering-aid-front-line-community-kherson-region Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.