Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Pickering

You're Better Than That is back for another fun and festive Christmas treat!Alistair Bruce-Ball is the quizmaster as Chris Sutton partners up with Karen Pickering to take on Julien Laurens and Izzy Christiansen – who will come out on top?Featuring the famous Sutton Death, conundrums and filling in the commentary blanks from some of the biggest sporting moments of 2024 who will win 2024's edition of the annual festive quiz?

You're Better Than That is back for another fun and festive Christmas treat!Alistair Bruce-Ball is the quizmaster as Chris Sutton partners up with Karen Pickering to take on Julien Laurens and Izzy Christiansen – who will come out on top?Featuring the famous Sutton Death, conundrums and filling in the commentary blanks from some of the biggest sporting moments of 2024 who will win 2024's edition of the annual festive quiz?

In her latest book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, award-winning science journalist Angela Saini explores the science and history of male dominance, arguing that patriarchy is neither natural nor inevitable, but rather a fragile system that is constantly remade and reasserted. Saini joined Karen Pickering for a bold conversation interrogating why, how and where patriarchy manifests and persists. She discussed the ways patriarchies are established and evolve over time, explored matrilineal systems that have been subverted by colonialism, and looked beyond old narratives to understand why the patriarchy persists today. This event was presented in partnership with the Victorian Women's Trust.It was recorded on Tuesday 15 August 2023 at the Wheeler Centre.The bookseller for this event was Readings. Featured music was Different Days by Chill Cole.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Chapman is joined by Steve Bunce and a whole host of guests to look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The team are joined throughout the pod by Team GB break-dancer Karam Singh, silver medallist rower Jessica Eddie, archer Penny Healy and former swimmers Karen Pickering and Steve Parry.

She's the most decorated English female athlete at the Commonwealth Games so it's no surprise that they hold special memories for Karen Pickering. Across four Games appearances from 1990 to 2002 she won 13 medals including four golds, including five at the 1994 edition alone. In this Commonwealth Games Memories edition of the pullbuoy podcast we journey with Karen from her first Games in Auckland to her final ones in Manchester, via Victoria and Kuala Lumpur, to get her recollections of those Games. --------------------- Get more Games memories here: Commonwealth Games Memories | pullbuoy --------------------- Review, subscribe, share on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts --------------------- Connect on social: - Twitter @pullbuoy - Instagram @pullbuoyuk - Facebook @pullbuoyuk - YouTube --------------------- Episode artwork: SWPix.com

The international swimming federation, FINA, have voted to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's races if they have gone through any part of male puberty. The new policy means that transgender women who want to compete as women will now be required to have completed transition by the age of 12, making the vast majority of them ineligible to compete in female categories. Former British swimmer Sharon Davis says she's proud of FINA, while some trans groups and trans athletes criticise the decision. We spoke to the American trans athlete Fallon Fox who is a mixed martial arts fighter, and Karen Pickering, former swimming world champion.

in this episode i chat with dodgeball legend, Karen pickering about her early beginnings and what lead to the creation of the spartan women. also get to pick her brain about this past women's season for british dodgeball and find out why it was one for the history books. take a listen and enjoy

CN: this episode includes discussion of extreme violence, including murder, physical and sexual assault, incest, suicide and animal cruelty.This episode features Greta Parry in conversation about the 80's erotic thriller Fatal Attraction.  Greta Parry is a writer and editor with a particular interest in how sex and gender are presented in mainstream media. She has written for The Guardian, Crikey and Metro Magazine, and spends most of her free time talking about movies and TV on her Instagram account @gretaparry. Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

This episode features Phillip Thiel in conversation about the drama-comedy series, The White Lotus. Please note this contains spoilers! If you haven't yet watched it, check out Season 1 before listening.  Philip Thiel is a teacher and podcaster who lives and works in Melbourne.Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

This episode features Joanna Sim in conversation about fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.  Joanna is a fashion ecom marketing coach. She's on a mission to amplify the voices of responsible fashion brands and influence positive change within the global fashion industry because she believes that fashion should do good in order to feel good.You can find her online at:  caravanfolk.co Instagram.com/caravanfolkCherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

This episode features Jessamy Gleeson in conversation about the Nintendo console game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Dr Jessamy Gleeson is a passionate feminist activist, academic, and social media manager. She completed a PhD at Swinburne University, with a specific focus on contemporary feminist activism in social media spaces, and she loves all the incarnations of The Legend of Zelda.Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

This episode features Georgia Webster in conversation about the Danish political drama series, Borgen. It contains spoilers for all seasons, so if you haven't seen it yet, watch it first before listening!Georgia is an environmental advocate, former political staffer and long-time friend and guest of CLF.Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

This episode features Lucy Berry in conversation about the Chicago Bulls documentary series 'The Last Dance.' Lucy is a copywriter and communications specialist based in Melbourne/ Naarm. Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons.

Steve Parry and Karen Pickering head to Great Britain's World Class Swimming Programme centre at Loughborough University to chat to swimmers, coaches, a nutritionist and a lifeguard as they reflect on a year of staggering success in the pool. They catch up with leading coach Mel Marshall and Tokyo medallists James Wilby and Luke Greenbank. Two young swimmers give some insight into life in Loughborough and Alice Dearing discusses her historic year as she became GB's first black Olympic swimmer. They also chat with veteran Loughborough coaches Ian Armiger and Mike Peyrebrune - and discuss what they miss about life as a full-time swimmer (if anything). Topics 2.30 - Mel Marshall interview 13.30 - interview with Loughborough veteran coach Ian Armiger 15.30 – interview with Olympic medallist James Wilby 23.30 – young swimmers Lily Booker and Charlie Hutchison on being inspired by Tokyo success 28.40 – Karen and Steve discuss the development of swimming at the pool in Loughborough and their life after retiring 32 – Loughborough veteran coach Mike Peyrebrune chats to Steve and Karen 35 – interview with Olympic marathon swimmer Alice Dearing, who discusses becoming GB's first black Olympic swimmer 45.45 – nutritionist Rich Chessor on what swimmers should eat at Christmas 47.30 – interview with double Tokyo medallist Luke Greenbank

This episode features Betty Musgrove in conversation about The Great British Bakeoff. Betty is a Naarm/Melbourne based artist and community arts worker with a diverse background in textiles, printmaking, bookbinding, 3D collage, installation, soft sculpture, wearable art and drawing. She has an extensive background in arts administration, events management, media and marketing. Her experience of new media and her own visual arts practice led her to collaborative roles with feminist focused Art festivals such as Girls On Film Festival (GOFF), Found Festival and Grrl Fest. She currently works for Women's Circus as the Marketing & Communications Manager. She is passionate about community arts and supporting people to connect to their own creative outlets.Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons 

In this special crossover episode between Big Sister Hotline and Cherchez La Femme, lifelong friends Clementine Ford and Karen Pickering have a gasbag in Clem's kitchen. Topics covered: middle age and why it's powerful to embrace it; the first two episodes of And Just Like That and why revisiting cultural icons from times past can be so deeply cringeworthy; and their respective Best Of lists for 2021.Hey, let us know if you like this episode and would like to see more of Karen and Clem in this format! Karen's details:Instagram/FB: @karenpickeringPodcast: Cherchez La FemmeClementine's details: Instagram: @clementine_fordFacebook: @clementinefordPatreon: www.patreon.com/clementinefordEmail: bigsisterhotline@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special crossover episode between Cherchez La Femme and Big Sister Hotline,  lifelong friends Karen Pickering and Clementine Ford have a gasbag in Clem's kitchen. Topics covered: middle age and why it's powerful to embrace it; the first two episodes of And Just Like That and why revisiting cultural icons from times past can be so deeply cringeworthy; and their respective Best Of lists for 2021.Hey, let us know if you like this episode and would like to see more of Karen and Clem in this format! Karen's details:Instagram/FB: @karenpickeringClementine's details: Instagram: @clementine_fordFacebook: @clementineford

This episode features Namila Benson in conversation about Sex In the City, focusing on Season 4. Namila is a broadcaster, educator, writer and producer.  Over two decades, she's spent her time in several media outlets from community radio 3CR, Triple RRR and ABC's national broadcaster.  She is a proud Tolai woman from Rabaul and currently hosts "Art Works", which broadcasts weekly on ABC TV Plus. Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons 

Credits: This episode features Clementine Ford in conversation about Taylor Swift. It also contains references to sexual assault and gaslighting. If you need support around this you can contact 1800 RESPECT any time, from anywhere in Australia. Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons.

Heard about the two arduous words gestational diabetes?  We chat about this with the ever so articulate Lex Hirst. Lex is a book Publisher and sometime festival director, driven by a love of great storytelling, sharing exciting ideas and the belief that reading and telling stories can change the world. Lex has a gift for starting discussions around important voices and stories and this gift shines through as she eloquently discusses her shift into motherhood. Lex is currently Publisher at Pantera Press, a social-purpose publishing house and is now mumma to the delightful baby boy Marlon, who is 3 months old. This episode allows you to experience the joy that is Lex through her warmth and honesty. She also unpacks her feeding journey, the 4th trimester as a whole, has an array of great book recommendations and one of her very new books that has just been published "Caught In the Act" by Shane Jenek. Lex also mentions the acquisition of the forthcoming book The Mother of All Shocks by Karen Pickering. But, you will need to listen to the find out more. This episode is not to be missed!This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Night N Day Comfort, who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PUMPED10 at the checkout for a special discount.Go to our website: www.pumpedpoddy.com for more information about us and don't forget to throw us a like on Facebook and a follow on our Instagram: @pumpedpoddyByeeeeeee x

CN: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and rape, homicide and vigilantism.Hello there everyone! I've tinkered with the format of the show this week, quite by accident. However, it turns out I like the tinkering and I'm curious to know what you think about it. New format might look something like this: Intro, followed by a short segment called SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT in which my guest and I unpack something that's widely accepted as being standard or traditional but is probably pretty indefensible when it comes down to it, and then a much longer and meatier segment talking about a more specific issue. This might be something that's happened in the news that week or something we've read about or an idea we've had or even the particular specialty of the guest in question (for example, in Aja Barber's episode we would have devoted this segment to discussing her work around fashion and sustainability). Finally, each episode will end with a very short segment on something that's bringing joy or working positively in the world.My guest this week is hotline regular, KAREN PICKERING. She's a feminist and a community builder, and is currently writing her third book THE MOTHER OF ALL SHOCKS, a book about the industry of motherhood and all the ways we are being failed by it while encouraged to enter it. She's one of my besties! Here's how the episode looks:SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: Karen used to work at the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, and we talk here about the cultural practice of women changing their names after marriage to men. Why is this still happening? Where does it come from? And why is 'choice' such an illusion?THE MEATY MIDDLE: There's a heavy content note for this segment, because the topic is pretty full on. A tiktok popped into my feed the other night, featuring a man who spent 19 and a half years in prison. The reason he first entered the system (and stayed in it, as so often happens with the prison industrial complex)? When he was 12, he murdered another boy in his neighbourhood as an act of retaliation for the boy sexually assaulting his sister. What disturbed me about the tiktok was both in how unrepentent he still was about the crime and how enthusiastically so many of the comments supported him. It struck me as a really good example of how sexual assault and rape is only seen as real or legitimate if men take it on themselves to avenge women - because when women come forward with their own testimonies of this violence, we are so often disbelieved and further abused, with urgings to reconsider 'destroying' a man's life. Karen and I have a long discussion here about vengeance, testimony and who gets to be championed in situations like this. We touch on 'Promising Young Woman', the Brock Turner rapist trial and the documentary series, 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark'.POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME: Finally, in the joyfulness close out, Karen and I talk briefly about Ted Lasso and the immense pleasure this show is giving so many people. It's such a wonderful exploration of community and kindness, and it dissects toxic masculinity so well while demonstrating what POSITIVE masculinity looks like!Don't forget to let me know what you think of this format!Follow Karen on Instagram: @karenpickeringEmail: bigsisterhotline@gmail.comInstagram: @clementine_fordPatreon: www.patreon.com/clementineford****Support lines:LIFELINE: 13 11 141800RESPECTSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Sacred Sips, the podcast that gives a sneak peek into the lives of 2 spiritual gals navigating the highs and lows of spirituality.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains discussion of men's violence against women, sexual assault, rape, historical allegations, and reference to suicideI'm joined this week by one of my friends and Hotline alum, the marvellous Karen Pickering! Karen is a feminist organiser, an author, host of the feminist salon Churchez La Femme and all round excellent human. We had a frank and candid chat in my kitchen about the disastrous state of affairs with misogyny in Australian politics right now. Imagine you were overhearing our angered conversation in a cafe, discussing all the ways Scott Morrison fails to represent the women of this country, how sexism exists on both sides of the political spectrum and what it means to see rape culture expressed so brazenly in the highest office in the land - that's what this conversation is.But it's also good humoured, warm hearted and funny, just like your big sisters should be! It's a conversation we need to keep having, because nothing will change unless we make it.You can follow Karen here:Instagram: @karenpickeringFB: @karenpickeringPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/KarenPickeringFeministFeedback/Question submission: bigsisterhotline@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/clementinefordInstagram: www.instragram.com/clementine_ford(And remember, if you like the show then please consider rating and reviewing it and subscribing!)HELPLINES:ACT — Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 6247 2525New South Wales — NSW Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017 or NSW Health Sexual Assault Services (visit web page to find the number in your local area)Northern Territory — Department of Health, Sexual Assault Referral CentresQueensland — Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120South Australia — Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service (08) 8226 8777 or 1800 817 421 freecallTasmania — Sexual Assault Support Service 1800 697 877Victoria — Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292Western Australia — Sexual Assault Resource Centre (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vaya, CJ and feminist writer/legend Karen Pickering discuss the 2021 International Women's Day episode of Neighbours in which a dear guest character is killed off. Rest in Pinot, Ma Brennan, our Barossa Valley Sophisticate.Plus the gendered dynamics of Brent, Harlow and Hendrix; and menacing Dr Karl!Head over to https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod for our Trimmings.Check out @Neighbuzzpod on TikTok!More info at neighbuzzpod.comListen to CJ's new podcast: Married on MAFS!Join the Neighbuzz Council for chats on FacebookTweet us @neighbuzzpodTweet Kate, Tweet Vaya or Instagram CJ!To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpodThanks for listening!

Sometimes we need to change our point of view, sometimes seeing the perspective of the opposition can be a healthy thing, and sometimes court orders make it so that you can talk to such a person. On this very special episode, we talk to an actual "Karen"(We love you Karen Pickering). "Karen" talks about her many jobs, her struggles in her marriage, adding one ice cube to a glass of wine, and teaches us how to "Live, Laugh, Love". We even find common ground with our Enemy. It's an informative and ,in the end, a very cathartic episode, enjoy! In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Hosted by Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe FriendsAudio Producer Jalen RussellMessage us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter @podservice.Facebook @AwfulServicepod.Instagram @awfulservicepod.And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe! 

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a massive shift in the adoption of flexible working with many employees working from home or working reduced hours. Several the biggest employers in the UK have said they have no plans to return to the office full time so does this mark a cultural shift in the workplace. In this episode, we speak to Nikki Slowley of Flexibility Works who has been an advocate for flexible working for many years. And we are also joined by Karen Pickering, Director and Chair of the board at PagePark architects, a company where before lockdown traditionally employees would work at the office but have found allowing staff to work remotely has been a massive benefit to productivity.

It doesn't get much better than the chance to sit with an Olympic athlete and talk at length about their career, their fear of failure, their mental health stability, their attitude to food and body image – and the joy of motherhood. Wednesday's Child is thrilled to have had the very special opportunity to get a window into the world of one of Britain's most successful ever swimmers, Karen Pickering MBE. In this podcast, she opens up about her own challenges, how she feels (and felt) about her weight, her body and food – and how she found a way to master the frustrations of seeking recovery from something which felt beyond her control. Among the areas you'll hear discussed in this episode are: How does a female athlete maintain a healthy relationship with nutrition and exercise, while pushing herself to the absolute limits? Does the poolside environment lend itself to more risk of eating disordered behaviours? What role does courage and confidence play in recovery – be it from an illness, or accident? Can you ever learn to manage the demons of perfectionism in a realistic and constructive way? Please do let us know what you think of the episode, and get in touch if you'd like to pose more questions to Karen when we catch up with her again soon. Find out more about Wednesday's Child at https://wednesdayschild.co.uk/

In this episode, we have the absolute delight of interviewing Jane Hardwicke Collings about women's rites of passage and how they shape our lives. We pay particular attention to the peri-menopause and the role of Autumn Women as leaders and change agents in the maternity system. This episode is jam-packed with intelligent, jaw-dropping and wonderful insights into womanhood. Let us introduce Jane...Jane Hardwicke Collings is a post menopausal grandmother. She was an intensive care and operating theatre nurse, and then a homebirth midwife for 30 years. Now her work focuses on teaching the Women’s Mysteries and writing about them. She gives workshops on mother and daughter preparation for menstruation, the spiritual practice of menstruation, and the sacred and shamanic dimensions of pregnancy, birth and menopause. Jane founded and runs The School of Shamanic Womancraft, an international Women’s Mystery School.Links:More about JaneJane Hardwicke Collings' website: https://janehardwickecollings.com/ School of Shamanic Womancraft website: https://schoolofshamanicwomancraft.com/Jane's forthcoming online courses:Autumn women, harvest queen Snake medicine: shedding menstrual shameMentioned in the podcastAbout Bloody Time by Karen Pickering & Jane Bennett: https://www.vwt.org.au/projects/about-bloody-time/Dr. Christiane Northrup. https://www.drnorthrup.com/ More about the slang use of 'Karen': https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/karen/

Four-time Olympic swimmer Karen Pickering opens up about defiance in the face of adversity; particularly the times when "The End" came close. Her heartbreak, as a talented teenager, of being denied a place at Seoul 1988.  The serious car crash, aged 24, from which she miraculously recovered to never miss a major championships.  A “poor role model”? Seems unlikely, you judge.  And then the actual end; an odd request causes confusion and ultimately draws the career curtain.   Leading sports presenter Marcus Buckland is alongside host Jonathan Overend for the first time in this new series, in association with Aldi UK, official supermarket partner of Team GB. They get passionate about kids' sport participation. OK, more than passionate; Jonathan loses it. Plus, a "cock" reference.  But not like that.

A recent study found that around half of people who menstruate have sex on their periods, so why do we never really talk about it? In this episode, we chat to Moxie Founder Mia Klitsas and Author Karen Pickering to break down that stigma. Plus, Sex Educator Georgia Grace answers all your questions.

A recent study found that around half of people who menstruate have sex on their periods, so why do we never really talk about it?In this episode, we chat to Moxie Founder Mia Klitsas and Author Karen Pickering to break down that stigma.Plus, Sex Educator Georgia Grace answers all your questions.

A recent study found that around half of people who menstruate have sex on their periods, so why do we never really talk about it? In this episode, we chat to Moxie Founder Mia Klitsas and Author Karen Pickering to break down that stigma. Plus, Sex Educator Georgia Grace answers all your questions.

A SOLO EPISODE! In this episode Willisa dives into the emotion women report as being on of the biggest influence on their wellbeing - guilt. What is the impact of carrying this guilt? Across the ditch in New Zealand, a supermarket chain is adding the label "Period" to products that deal with exactly that, and so Willisa considers how this internalised guilt and shame that we've all be taught to manage around a perfectly natural and normal function of our bodies might be to blame. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thiscrownisonfire/ Subscribe, Follow, Rate and Review us on whatever platform you love to listen to us on! This episode mentions these excellent things; The Guilty Feminist by Deborah Francis-White - https://guiltyfeminist.com/episodes/ A Podcast of one's own by Julia Gillard - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-podcast-of-ones-own-with-julia-gillard/id1466658814 "New Zealand supermarket chain becomes first to use 'period' label on menstrual products" - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/26/new-zealand-supermarket-chain-countdown-becomes-first-to-use-period-label-on-menstrual-products About Bloody Time by Karen Pickering and Jane Bennett - https://www.vwt.org.au/projects/about-bloody-time/#:~:text=ABOUT%20BLOODY%20TIME%20makes%20the,key%20to%20unlocking%20gender%20equality.&text=This%20book%20digs%20deep%20into,and%20why%20it's%20so%20resilient.

The women's 4×200 freestyle relay at the 2001 World Championships in Fukuoka was the first swimming world title ever won by Britain's ladies. In a refresh of a video produced for Pullbuoy's 15th anniversary in 2015, this is the story of one of the most controversial world championship races ever, as told through the eyes of anchor leg swimmer Karen Pickering and then British National Performance Director Bill Sweetenham.

Well, everybody, it was bound to happen. Awful History was made, a Karen got loose on the pod. And it's not just any Karen, no, it's Karen Pickering! One half of "Day Drinking with Mom" joins us to discuss Shoe Sales, Lunch Room Mutinies, and old school vigilante justice! Karen, and former guest Wendy Maybury, have a show This Sunday, May 10th(and will have more in the future), for Mother's day! Check out Day Drinking with Mom on Facebook for more details. Enjoy the episode and call your mom more often(if you can).In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe FriendsAudio Producer Jalen RussellMessage us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter @podservice.Facebook @AwfulServicepod.Instagram @awfulservicepod.And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Join us as we talk about the stigma around periods and interrogate our own shame surrounding menstruation. Our guest this week is Karen Pickering, gender equality specialist and co-author of "About Bloody Time: The Menstrual Revolution We Have to Have."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we talk about the stigma around periods and interrogate our own shame surrounding menstruation. Our guest this week is Karen Pickering, gender equality specialist and co-author of "About Bloody Time: The Menstrual Revolution We Have to Have."

Each week, the Big Sister Hotline answers your questions about life, love, sex and friendships. This is no holds barred advice, just the way your big sister always gave it. In episode 4, Clementine and her guest Karen talk about how to tell a partner they have bad breath, how to negotiate two potential lovers at the same party and what to do if your sex life has turned into sex death. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does a widow in her mid 30s get back into the dating game? Is flirting with a colleague technically cheating? And how can a dude navigate a hypermasculine work environment when the blatant 'jokey' sexism has really started to get to him? Join Clementine Ford on the Big Sister Hotline to answer this week's listener questions! Nothing is off limits on the BSH! With special guest Karen Pickering. Send your questions to bigsisterhotline@gmail.com x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mill City Comedy Greenroom hosts, Steve Lunden and Bryan Gallagher, spend an hour with hilarious comedian Karen Pickering. There's plenty of laughs when the guys talk with Karen about her roots in comedy, her roots in Massachusetts and being married to the LutherN. There's some real talk in addition too! Don't miss this amazing episode of Mill City Comedy Greenroom. The Twin Cities' Comedy Podcast!

Created by Victorian Women's Trust in partnership with Bank AustraliaCo-Hosts Cal Wilson & Santilla ChingaipeGuests Jamila Rizvi, Karen Pickering, Juanita McClaren, Dr. Lyndall StrazdinsSound engineer Gavin NebauerCo-producers Maria Chetcuti, Ally Oliver-PerhamWriters Maria Chetcuti, Ally Oliver-PerhamPublicity Rebecca YoungLogo Lucy FayeAnimator and Illustrator Mari FrithDesign Ally Oliver-Perham, Esther Davies-BrownPhotography Breeana DunbarResearch & Project Support Ebony Westman, Queenie Chung, Audrey Vong, Jacinta Hennekam, Georgia Jenkin-Smales, Jess Naylor, Bryony Green, Esther Davies-BrownTheme music Shut Up! (Show Me With Your Shoes) lovingly donated by the Sugar Fed LeopardsWe are so grateful to folks from across various sectors who helped shape our content in the name of gender equality.   

In this episode, Karen Pickering from architectural practice, Page/Park explains how they moved from a partnership structure to an employee ownership structure. Karen outlines how they involved employees by setting up a ‘Transition Group' and describes the culture change amongst employees since becoming employee owned.  She also explains how the shares are now owned and touches on what they would do differently if they were to go through the process again.  Finally, Karen gives her thoughts on why other business should look at the employee ownership model.

Our very own Duane Duggan interviews Peggy Altschuler from Legal Shield, Tim Singleton from Strive Technology Consulting, and Karen Pickering from Bolder INS about one of the most controversial issues: Identity Theft. How can businesses and individuals prevent identity theft? How can identity theft be recognized? When should someone consult experts if they are a victim of identity theft? What specific insurances can a business buy to battle identity theft?

13-time Commonwealth Games medallist Karen Pickering, former England fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom and England's record international try scorer Danielle Waterman join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Buses, comedy moms, and late night pizza with comedian Andy Mattfield

Having a baby changes your perception of the city. Suddenly, things become less accessible: trams are difficult to lift a pram into, there’s no space in your favourite cafe to change a nappy and events happen at night while you soothe your baby to sleep—and so the trials of new parenthood are mostly screened off from public view. (Some public institutions do offer parenting facilities, but they’re usually hidden away next to the toilets.) Collaborative duo Guest, Riggs will invert this private spectacle and take us with them, by turning MPavilion 2017 into a public performance of the banalities of new parenthood, where the rotating grandstand of Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten’s amphitheatre-style structure will raise nappy-changing to new cultural heights. Guest, Riggs take Rem Koolhaas’s and David Gianotten’s statement that the space could function as a playground literally: the floor will be given over to babies’ exploits, made possible with a series of baby-friendly interventions within the pavilion. Across four events in our summer program, a rolling line-up of speakers will address the exclusion of parents from cultural events and the architecture of new parenthood by creating a space for parents and babies. (Non-parents welcome too!) The third instalment of this gathering, DISTRICT, will focus on parenting communities—both online and IRL. The council-assigned parents’ groups, Facebook groups, the so-called village it takes to raise a child, the public library, the pool and the museum—what is the role of community in developing spaces for parents and babies? Guest speaker Karen Pickering will talk about her role as the architect of a very special online parenting community, leading interactive community-building exercises, while Clementine Ford will reflect on parenting in public and the need for greater community involvement—particularly by men. A number of Melbourne Museum representatives will also join the line-up to discuss baby-friendly community spaces: Murphy Peoples, experience developer; Scott Parker, senior exhibition designer for permanent exhibition Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together; Jo Pritchard, senior graphic designer for the Children’s Gallery; and Naomi Fogel, senior exhibition designer for the Children’s Gallery.

Having a baby changes your perception of the city. Suddenly, things become less accessible: trams are difficult to lift a pram into, there’s no space in your favourite cafe to change a nappy and events happen at night while you soothe your baby to sleep—and so the trials of new parenthood are mostly screened off from public view. (Some public institutions do offer parenting facilities, but they’re usually hidden away next to the toilets.) Collaborative duo Guest, Riggs will invert this private spectacle and take us with them, by turning MPavilion 2017 into a public performance of the banalities of new parenthood, where the rotating grandstand of Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten’s amphitheatre-style structure will raise nappy-changing to new cultural heights. Guest, Riggs take Rem Koolhaas’s and David Gianotten’s statement that the space could function as a playground literally: the floor will be given over to babies’ exploits, made possible with a series of baby-friendly interventions within the pavilion. Across four events in our summer program, a rolling line-up of speakers will address the exclusion of parents from cultural events and the architecture of new parenthood by creating a space for parents and babies. (Non-parents welcome too!) The third instalment of this gathering, DISTRICT, will focus on parenting communities—both online and IRL. The council-assigned parents’ groups, Facebook groups, the so-called village it takes to raise a child, the public library, the pool and the museum—what is the role of community in developing spaces for parents and babies? Guest speaker Karen Pickering will talk about her role as the architect of a very special online parenting community, leading interactive community-building exercises, while Clementine Ford will reflect on parenting in public and the need for greater community involvement—particularly by men. A number of Melbourne Museum representatives will also join the line-up to discuss baby-friendly community spaces: Murphy Peoples, experience developer; Scott Parker, senior exhibition designer for permanent exhibition Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together; Jo Pritchard, senior graphic designer for the Children’s Gallery; and Naomi Fogel, senior exhibition designer for the Children’s Gallery.

We get comedian (and long-time lunch lady) Karen Pickering into the Magnodome to talk school lunch past and present, college radio beginnings, and memories of funny women in Twin Cities comedy

John Hunt and Karen Pickering look back on the final day’s action at the World Swimming Championships, where Adam Peaty helped the British 4x100m relay team to a silver medal.

After 20-year old Caeleb Dressel won three gold medals in one evening, John Hunt and four-time world champion Karen Pickering ask whether he will be the next superstar of world swimming, plus we hear from Britons Ben Proud and James Guy, who both won bronze medals to take Britain’s total to six.

Reaction to Great Britain's men's 4x200m freestyle team successfully defending their world title with John Hunt and Karen Pickering. Includes an interview with the winning quartet Stephen Milne, Nick Grainger, Duncan Scott and James Guy.

John Hunt and Commonwealth gold medallist Karen Pickering review a disappointing day for Great Britain at the 2017 Swimming World Championships. Duncan Scott, Max Litchfield and Georgia Davies all finished outside of the podium places in their respective finals.

John Hunt and former freestyle World and Commonwealth champion Karen Pickering react to the second day of action from the World Swimming Championships in Budapest. Hear from Adam Peaty after he defended his 100m Breaststroke title and Ben Proud after he claimed gold in the 50m Butterfly final.

Adam Peaty’s 'Project 56' continues as he cruises into the men’s 100m breaststroke final. John Hunt and Karen Pickering look back on the first day of action at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest.

When a lack of political voice leads to disempowerment, disengagement and disadvantage, personal voices speak up. Featuring Rebecca Lim, Jax Jacki Brown, Nayuka Gorrie and Karen Pickering.

Karen Pickering is a feminist presenter, writer and educator and founder of Cherchez La Femme is Melbourne’s monthly talkshow of popular culture, news and current affairs from an unapologetically feminist angle.Her latest achievement is the publication of a book through University of Queensland Press, Doing It: Women Tell The Truth About Great Sex.We chat to Karen about her motivations, her experiences and some of her favourite stories about women and sex, and hear Amy Gray read her piece from Doing It.BUY IT HERE: http://www.booktopia.com.au/doing-it-karen-pickering/prod9780702254239.html

Cherchez la Femme put together an important discussion on feminism and violence late last year which is especially relevant in light of the release of the family violence report and recommendations from the Victorian Royal Commission.Moderated by Karen Pickering, we listen to a discussion between Celeste Liddle, Grace Lee, Nabila Farhat, Jax Jacki Brown and Fiona McCormack .For more information on Cherchez la Femme please jump on their website cherchezlafemme.com.au where you can also find their podcasts and information about their upcoming talk, Feminism and Class.  

Cherchez La Femme is a monthly feminist talkshow held in Melbourne and hosted by founder Karen Pickering. The topic of the next Cherchez La Femme is Selfies and feminism. We chatted to one of the panellists, artist and writer, Virginia Fraser, about performance, creativity, feminism and the much maligned ‘Selfie’.Presenter: Amy MiddletonGuest: Virginia Fraser

Mel Campbell, Peter Mattessi, Karen Pickering and Debi Enker explore the world of Downton Abbey. Recorded: 28 June 2012

A podcast of our 'Investigating True Detective' talk which looks at the gritty crime series. With its transfixing debut season winning over both critics and viewers, HBO’s 'True Detective' cemented its place in television history. Through a combination of gritty narrative, mysterious visual style and revolutionary casting, the show has revitalised the long- standing TV crime genre. Featuring Dr Rodney Taveira of the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney, creator and host of the Cherchez la Femme feminist talkshow and director of the Girls On Film festival Karen Pickering, and Associate Professor of Screen Arts at La Trobe University, Terrie Waddell. Hosted by writer and broadcaster Jess McGuire.

Host GARY HOLT travels to the great Northwest to visit with KAREN PICKERING, a young lady whose love and passion for horses lead her to her life's work as owner/publisher of one the west's premier equestrian magazines, NORTHWEST HORSE SOURCE. TINA MAE WEBER loves the trails and finding the best places to travel and ride is her passion in life.  Tina Mae joins us as co-host of an exciting new show, Equestrian Legacy Radio's...      SADDLE UP AMERICA! premiering Tuesday night August 5th at 7 pm CST.  She'll talk about the new show and some excititing things to look forward to each week as we SADDLE UP AMERICA! Thanks to our great sponsors for making our shows possible...be sure to visit them at our website www.equestrianlegacy.net You'll find everything for the horse lover and folks that love the equestrian lifestyle at Equestrian Legacy.net ! Equestrian Legacy Radio is heard Live WorldWide and OnDemand 24/7 at www.equestrainlegacy.net