Podcast appearances and mentions of mark skinner

Sophie's only gone and written another brilliant book (and no, she's not writing this episode description).  In To Have or To Hold, she unearths and marvells at some of nature's strangest symbioses and oddest relationships. In this bonus episode of For What It's Earth, Sophie and Emma sit down to chat about the book, dig into the story of a truly mysterious freshwater parasite, and share with you why Emma asked (politely) for a specific word to be removed from an early draft. PLUS, enjoy a sneak peak at the audiobook! Thank you to Bloomsbury for allowing us to share an extract of the book, for your listening delight.    Order your hardback copy of To Have or To Hold or join Sophie on tour!   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet.   Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi or grab an organic cotton FWIE tee. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

How green is your city? And what can we learn from the international urban metropolises that are bringing inviting nature back? Last week, Wild Cities was published, and Emma was invited to join author Chris Fitch at Stanfords bookstore in Bristol to chat about the book. We chatted about fast-tracking ancient forests, gardens in skyscrapers, beavers, birdwatching and, of course, asked, 'What one good thing have you done for the planet this week?' Send us a voice note listener question (via Instagram @forwhatitsearthpodcast or email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com) for your chance to win a Wild Cities seed bomb packet!  Thank you to Chris, Stanfords, and Harper Collins for putting the event on and for letting us record the evening for a bonus episode of the podcast.    Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet.   Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi or grab an organic cotton FWIE tee. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

We've got three absolutely corking listener questions on the show this week, including one from the wonderful Gillian Burke! We're answering: A South Korean motorway has a solar panel-covered bike lane in its central reservation - can we do this in the UK? How much water and waste accumulates at airport security, and can we reduce it? What's the env. impact of the north sea oil tanker crash, and how do we clean jet fuel/nurdles out of the ocean?   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi. Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Daily #88 | Andy Slater from The Barmy Article fanzine joins Ed to discus the Manchester United Women's team. They review the team's recent performances, highlighting a solid win over Aston Villa, a surprising defeat to Liverpool, and the overall positive trend following the winter break. They delve into fan sentiments, the impact of key player departures, current team dynamics, and the role and future of manager Mark Skinner. Andy is optimistic on upcoming fixtures and the potential growth of the team's fan base. 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Season Overview 03:56 Financial Aspects and Ownership 06:48 Team Structure and Recruitment 09:51 Sponsor Message 11:20 Player Impact 15:23 Defensive Strength 17:08 Crowd Growth and Fan Base 20:43 Season Run-In 23:42 Managerial Performance 29:51 Stadium and Atmosphere 32:37 Conclusion Sponsor NQAT is brought to you in association with NordVPN, and you can take advantage of our

We're plunging our hands into the soft green bits you find in woodlands, and shining a spotlight on moss. Can the many life-giving, pollution-gobbling, and carbon-storing species of moss on earth be the quiet antidote to climate change?   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi. Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

This week we're answering your questions! First, we explore whether environmental boycotts actually work, and ask whether we should all stop buying Wild deodorant since the news that Unliver are purchasing the brand. Finally, we settle down with a steaming mug to find out whether our teas and coffees can be more sustainable.   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi. Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

This week we're talking about make-up - or more specifically - the make-up of it, alongside other personal care products, and what that means for our environment. Shampoo, eye cream, and SPF, we're coming for ya.   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet.   Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Are wildflower lawns the best thing to do with your garden? Do rats deserve their bad rep? Can books be more sustainable, and am I still allowed to buy new ones sometimes? This week we're answering your big green listener questions, and we're introducing two new members of the For What It's Earth team!   An RHS guide to making wildflower meadows: https://www.rhs.org.uk/lawns/creating-wildflower-meadows Pre-order Sophie's upcoming book, To Have or To Hold: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/to-have-or-to-hold-9781399412162/ Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Things are hotting up. As global temperatures increase, so too does extreme fire risk. Parts of LA are still burning, and this week we're exploring all things wildfire in a changing climate. As we watch fires erupt on our TV screens, we ask: In the UK, are we really as sheltered from wildfires as we might think?   More info: State of Wildfires Report: https://tyndall.ac.uk/news/state-of-wildfires-report-2023-2024/ Beavers and fires Fairfax stop-motion animation: https://emilyfairfaxscience.com/research/firebeavers/ Met Office's Fire Severity Index https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/fire-severity-index/#?tab=map    Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet.   Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

What's the environmental footprint of taking a cruise? Does medication you take end up in your composting toilet or the sewage system, and if so, what happens next? And can you bank in greener ways? All this and a bonus mini-q on this week's Listener Questions episode. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

As climate change marches on, and transport is under a spotlight for significantly contributing to carbon emissions, we're exploring electric transport. Are we ready for it, particularly in the UK when compared to other countries? What is outstanding in electrification/decarbonisation? And is it a realistic climate ambition?    Show notes: Hinkley Point Petition: https://win.newmode.net/hinkley-point-nuclear-power-station-fish-protection https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/02/uk-needs-to-ban-full-hybrid-cars-by-2030-or-face-net-zero-catastrophe https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/23/do-electric-cars-really-produce-fewer-carbon-emissions-than-petrol-or-diesel-vehicles    Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

This week you asked us which environmental habits and green-living changes we've managed to keep up the longest, whether things actually get recycled, and whether bleach should (or shouldn't) be our go-to household cleaning product. PLUS, Sophie beefs with her neighbour over bin etiquette, and we realise that all of our listeners are called Andrew. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

The sale of single-use vapes is set to be banned in the UK in June, and the environmental impact of e-cigarette-style devices was a key lever in the campaign that fought for this legislation. So, we're following the lifecycle of a vape and exploring the many moments in which these electronic devices can cause planetary problems.   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

We're seeking a talented and passionate volunteer with digital marketing and editing experience to join the FWIE team in 2025! This year we're taking the pod to exciting places, but working full time in the environment sector AND making the podcast ourselves means we have little time to do the whole ‘digital' thing. We need a hand making reels, cutting down clips, making graphics for carousels, nailing the algorithm (blah blah), and we hope in return you'll gain valuable science communication experience working as part of a tiny audio team, who have heads and hearts in the right places.  So if this sounds good to you - and you would like to volunteer with us at FWIE for just a few hours a week - we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with some information on your experience and any ideas for getting the podcast 'out there' this year, at forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Thanks a million, Emma, Sophie & Mark For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

In Listener's Questions this week, we're sharing who in the environment sector inspires us, chatting laundry detergent choices (and recipes…) and exploring top tips for keeping green while getting tatted! Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and seed banks: Is keeping animals and wild creatures in captivity for entertainment ever ok? Or are zoos the conservation powerhouses and the biodiversity arks that we need as wildlife declines across the globe? Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi. & subscribe so you never miss an episode! For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

We're back with another episode in which we answer your burning eco-living questions. Find out whether Vinted is as good for the planet as it seems, what the climate impact of search engines may be, and what we're loving reading.   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support through Ko-fi Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

We're brushing away the crumbs of Christmas, readying to weather the month of Veganuary spam, and trying to get to the bottom of the big heavy question: What should or shouldn't I be eating, if I want to be kind to the planet? Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast  Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? We've got you. This episode is packed with environmentally friendly gift ideas, from experiences to things to look out for in charity shops before the big day. We also answer listener questions on the environmental impact of both plastic grass, and of salting our roads during icy weather this winter. We're taking a break over the Christmas week, so will be back in your feeds on January 1st. Happy holidays!   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter.  Follow us for updates, and behind-the-scenes content, and DM us with your Listener Questions and One Good Things. Feel free to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. Or, email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: From tees to totes, check out our organic cotton FWIE merch: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Like many a party, hen and stag dos (or bachelor/bachelorette nights) can come with big carbon footprints or create a lot of waste. They're a seemingly-unavoidable part of life in one's 30's, BUT they don't have to be polluting to be super special events.  So, whether you're an eco-conscious bride or groom, a greenie maid of honour or best man, or a sustainability-minded attendee, we're looking at these milestone gatherings and trying to help you throw one in ways that don't leave the planet with a sore head too.  This episode is a toolkit, and many of our top tips can be applied to ANY event on your horizon!     Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter.  Follow us for updates, and behind-the-scenes content, and DM us with your Listener Questions and One Good Things. Feel free to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. Or, email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: From tees to totes, check out our organic cotton FWIE merch: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

This week we ask whether gym equipment could actually generate enough electricity to power the gym, we try to divulge some useful career advice to a climate-concerned listener, and our classic 'what one good thing have you done for the planet this week?' prompt gets flipped on its head.   Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter.  Follow us for updates, and behind-the-scenes content, and DM us with your Listener Questions and One Good Things. Feel free to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. Or, email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: From tees to totes, check out our organic cotton FWIE merch: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

We're zoning in on things Black Friday; the holiday that celebrates binge-shopping and which leaves the environmental credentials of the retail sector in tatters. For the sake of the planet, put your bank cards away! Do you really *need* that thing that's on a super duper exclusive promotion and will never (wink wink) be that cheap again? Sure, you might, and that's fine. But if you're keen and able to try to participate less, or better, in Black Friday, here's our guide to trying to reduce the environmental impact of this international consumption-fest.   References from the episode Support our pals over at Green Pear Eco low waste and refill store: https://greenpeareco.com/  Support The Wildlife Trusts as they purchase the Rothbury Estate for nature restoration: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/rothbury-estate-nature-and-nation  Psychology Today on why we shop Black Friday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/consumption-and-lifestyles/202411/why-we-shop-on-black-friday  Forbes did some Black Friday research:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2020/11/24/this-is-how-black-friday-hurts-the-planet-but-attitudes-are-changing/?sh=66b069f92863  And so did Good Energy: https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/blog/black-friday/    Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast  Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

This week we're answering your questions. Join Emma and Sophie for a grand tour of 'plogging', an investigation into whether dog poo is natural enough to be left in the environment, and a chat about how we remain hopeful in the environment sector despite all the bad news.   Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

This week, we're diving into one of the most rapidly evolving fields of our time: artificial intelligence. AI takes many forms and is rapidly transforming many industries and sectors - from helping to optimise international supply chains to smarting up energy grids and predicting climate patterns. But alongside the many celebrated efficiency and problem-solving benefits that AI can offer, there are also many concerns lurking around every virtual corner - including concerns about the massive environmental footprint of AI.   References from the episode: UNEP World Environment Situation Room: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-artificial-intelligence-helping-tackle-environmental-challenges  Smart Farming: https://www.bsigroup.com/globalassets/localfiles/en-gb/bsi-knowledge/bsi-knowledge-food/bsi_smart_farming_report.pdf  AI e-waste: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-ai-looming-threat-e-waste-how-automation-can-save-day-exnfc/  TUBERSCAN: https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/research/project/1285/tuberscan-using-deep-learning-and-data-science-to-improve-agronomy-decisions-in-the-potato-industry    Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

What impact will the incoming President have on the climate? The US Election result this week has left many of us in a spin, and in this bonus episode, we take a trip to BCFM's show Love and Science to chat with the lovely Andrew Glester. We share a few of our initial thoughts on the news and explore ways to remain optimistic, look after ourselves and galvanise as a community to ensure climate action isn't forgotten.    References from the episode: Email your MP, and use this link to find their contact details: https://www.theyworkforyou.com/ Learn about the Climate and Nature Bill: https://www.zerohour.uk/climate-and-nature-bill/  Stop Rosebank and take action on fossil fuels in the UK: https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/  Cop 29: https://cop29.az/en/home  Listen to BCFM's Love and Science: https://www.bcfmradio.com/show/love-science      Get in touch If you liked the bonus, reactive episode format. Let us know! Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

How do we teach children about climate change without causing eco-anxiety? What supposedly environmental thing absolutely baffles you? Is biogas actually carbon neutral? Three hot topics on the table today as we sit down to answer your For What It's Earth listener questions.   References from the episode: The Adventures of Scout children's books: https://theadventuresofscout.com/    Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

The 2024 Olympics in Paris aspired to be the first Games ever to be fully aligned with Paris Agreement - but can the world's biggest international sporting event ever really be considered sustainable? From incredible eco-design decisions to the energy and food choices made with the planet in mind, to the burden of private aviation and wasteful merchandise and athleisure, we're taking a metaphorical dive into the bold claims, innovative steps and downright failures associated with Paris 2024.    References from the episode: British Association for Sustainable Sport: https://basis.org.uk/2024/07/26/paris-2024-the-greenest-games-ever/ Designing the aquatics centre: https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/making-buildings-paris-olympic-aquatics-centre-costs-flexible-design  https://aurorasolar.com/blog/2024/04/17/the-2024-paris-olympics-solars-role/ Coca-cola's soda fountain greenwashing: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/07/greenwash-games-french-public-points-finger-at-coca-cola-over-olympics-plastic-waste Plastic: https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2024/8/20/are-efforts-to-green-the-olympic-games-enough Offsetting and clean energy: https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/072324-feature-paris-olympics-to-lean-heavily-on-offsets-clean-power-to-hit-carbon-targets    Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Welcome to the first of our fortnightly bonus episodes, in which we answer three burning green questions sent in by you! Ever wondered whether washing your dishes by hand or in a dishwasher is more environmentally friendly, or whether it's better to charge your phone at home or in your car? Or what our humble opinions on the hit farming series Clarkson's Farm might be? Well, this episode has got you covered.   References from the episode: 10 eco-friendly laundry products to add to your cupboard: https://www.countryfile.com/how-to/green-living/eco-friendly-laundry-products   Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Question, One Good Thing, and suggest episode topics. Feel free also to shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Environmental protests. Beyond grabbing headlines and successfully irritating segments of the population, do they work as a tool to move the needle for the planet? We're starting this new season by taking to the streets (not literally) and exploring how one of history's most effective but divisive change-making methods is being used to demand action on climate change.    References from the episode: They Work For You, the website that connects you with your local political representative and makes it easy to contact them: https://www.theyworkforyou.com/    Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Questions, One Good Things, and suggest episode topics. Feel free to also shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Yes, your favourite climate, nature and sustainability podcast is back! For What It's Earth returns next Wednesday with a shiny new look, new features, and a brand new co-host. Nature writer and science communicator Sophie Pavelle now joins Emma Brisdion for a series exploring a wide range of eco topics - from discussing environmental protests and exploring the green credentials of the Olympics, to finding out how to make your upcoming hen or stag do more sustainable.   Get in touch Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content between episodes, and get in touch to share your Listener Questions, One Good Things, and to suggest episode topics. Feel free to also shower us with praise, we're fine with that too. We're on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. While you're here, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help new listeners find us!   Support the show: Treat yourself to something from our range of organic cotton goodies, from teeshirts to tote bags: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/  Help us cover the pod's running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly support (as little as the cost of a cup of coffee goes a long way) using Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/forwhatitsearthpodcast    For What It's Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).

Welcome to the newest episode of Icons and Experts, brought to you twice a month in partnership with the Extended Stay Lodging Association. (www.esla.org) Every other week we highlight either a person who's had unmistakable impact on the extended stay hotel industry, or we'll learn from extended stay experts how to maximize opportunity and find success in the extended stay hotel category.  On this episode we feature the amazing Peggy Berg.  Most recently we all know her as founder and president of the Castell Project for this portion of her career where she striving to help create opportunity for others. But before that she spent decades making change. She was the first female employee elected by the PKF partnership.  Plus, so much more.  Today's cohost is Mark Skinner who I first got to know when he was also with The Highland Group. Today's episode is sponsored by Dellisart Hospitality (www.dellisart.com)

In this episode, Blake looks at eight new players including one of the biggest buy-lows of the season (and his brother). He also reviews how last week's players performed. Let's get to BIZ! Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on X: @ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: @BlakeCreamerAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh Hutchinson on X: @JustJoshin41 John Binkle on X: @Binklemania Music by Matt Creamer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mattcreameraudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Creamer on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@raddland

Nate discusses puzzling players requested in the Apples & Ginos Discord server and takes live questions. Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate & Blake talk through the hot shots and have-nots of the last five games, identify some trade targets, and finally get Blake to admit his love for the grumpiest man in hockey. NHL News & Notes: 2:00 Hot Shots: 8:58 Have-Nots: 37:00 Move of the Week: 1:00:17 Nate vs Blake Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch Week 3 Recap: 1:05:04 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate & Blake talk through the waiver wire options for Week 8 of the fantasy slate, go over the best and worst team schedules for streaming purposes, and offer some long-term plays you might want to consider adding to your fantasy squad. NHL News and Notes: 1:53 Week 8 Schedule Analysis: 11:10 Worst Teams to Stream: 13:31 Best Teams to Stream: 19:52 Best Players to Stream: 49:44 Best Players to Add & Hold: 55:28 Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch: 1:03:21 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

In this special Friday episode, Kevin Woodley from NHL.com stops by to enlighten us on everyone's favorite position. GOALIES. How should we value goalies in fantasy? Are there statistics or team environments that we can use to predict goaltender performance? Are there parallels between this year's Edmonton Oilers and last year's Vancouver Canucks? Answers to these questions and more PLUS, stick around to the end to hear Kevin's thoughts as he completes a fantasy hockey rapid fire. Let's get to BIZ! Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Kevin Woodley on X: @KevinIsInGoal Apples & Ginos on X: @ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: @BlakeCreamerAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh Hutchinson on X: @JustJoshin41 John Binkle on X: @Binklemania Music by Matt Creamer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mattcreameraudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Creamer on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@raddland

The fantasy legend, TJ Branson joins Blake in this episode to talk about 6 valuable players who are most likely available on the waiver wire. Then they take questions from the discord listeners in another mailbag segment. It's on like KONG and we need to get to BIZ! Join us! Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos TJ on X: @FHFHockey Apples & Ginos on X: @ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: @BlakeCreamerAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh Hutchinson on X: @JustJoshin41 John Binkle on X: @Binklemania Music by Matt Creamer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mattcreameraudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Creamer on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@raddland

Nate discusses puzzling players requested in the Apples & Ginos Discord server and takes live questions. Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate & Blake talk through the hot shots and have-nots of the last five games, identify some trade targets, and rekindle the flame for friend of the show Vinnie Tro.NHL News & Notes: 1:25Hot Shots: 5:30Have-Nots: 35:08Move of the Week: 56:27Nate vs Blake Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch Week 3 Recap: 59:57 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginosApples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAGJosh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BinklemaniaBoring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate & Blake talk through the waiver wire options for Week 7 of the fantasy slate, go over the best and worst team schedules for streaming purposes, and offer some long-term plays you might want to consider adding to your fantasy squad. NHL News and Notes: 2:14 Week 7 Schedule Analysis: 13:05 Worst Teams to Stream: 17:18 Best Teams to Stream: 27:18 Best Players to Stream: 43:33 Best Players to Add & Hold: 49:14 Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch: 1:01:05 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Better late than never! In this special Friday edition of Cream of the Crop, Blake reviews last week's players and hits you with another group of players to target in trades. Let's get to BIZ! Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on X: @ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: @BlakeCreamerAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh Hutchinson on X: @JustJoshin41 John Binkle on X: @Binklemania Music by Matt Creamer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mattcreameraudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Creamer on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@raddland

In this episode, Blake posits that there are 8 must-roster players on the waiver wire that you need on your fantasy squads. All 8 players are 50% owned and under on Yahoo. Blake also answers questions from our discord members. This one BANGS! Let's get to BIZ! Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on X: @ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: @BlakeCreamerAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh Hutchinson on X: @JustJoshin41 John Binkle on X: @Binklemania Music by Matt Creamer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mattcreameraudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Creamer on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@raddland

Nate talks through the hot shots and have-nots of the last five games, identifies some trade targets, and discusses just how overrated Moritz Seider really is. NHL News & Notes: 1:20 Hot Shots: 5:12 Have-Nots: 30:01 Move of the Week: 54:15 Nate vs Blake Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch Week 4 Recap: 55:55 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate & Josh talk through the waiver wire options for Week 6 of the fantasy slate, go over the best and worst team schedules for streaming purposes, and offer some long-term plays you might want to consider adding to your fantasy squad. NHL News and Notes: 2:39 Week 6 Schedule Analysis: 10:21 Worst Teams to Stream: 13:25 Best Teams to Stream: 36:29 Best Players to Stream: 58:46 Best Players to Add & Hold: 1:03:29 Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch: 1:11:38 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate discusses puzzling players requested in the Apples & Ginos Discord server and takes live questions. Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

Nate & Blake talk through the waiver wire options for Week 5 of the fantasy slate, go over the best and worst team schedules for streaming purposes, and offer some long-term plays you might want to consider adding to your fantasy squad. NHL News and Notes: 1:58 Week 5 Schedule Analysis: 11:34 Worst Teams to Stream: 14:22 Best Teams to Stream: 20:39 Best Players to Stream: 53:59 Best Players to Add & Hold: 57:56 Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch: 1:05:46 Apples & Ginos Movember Donation Page (Josh, Blake, and Mark Skinner): https://movember.com/t/fantasy-hockey-legends?mc=1 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeCreamerAG Josh Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustJoshin41 John Binkle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Binklemania Boring and Alone by there there: https://open.spotify.com/track/5K0boiXusjKsVZ8gcabcUc?si=ccf8c35bb4b14b7f

One of the WSL's best ever players returned to the pitch on Sunday. No, it wasn't Chloe Morgan – it was Viv Miedema!Clo and Rach pick apart Spurs' battering of Aston Villa and reflect on the continued fallout to Arsenal's all-white squad photo. Plus, does the Champions League format need a shake up? Mark Skinner certainly thinks so! We give our thoughts on that, as well as our completely half-baked thoughts on what to call our Upfront Christmas special!Check out Upfront's new social channels! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe and Rachel discuss Beth Mead's dramatic comeback, why the Foxes continue to outsmart every rabbit in the WSL, and look forward to Mark Skinner dipping his hand into another tombola to pick his Manchester United team in Paris tomorrow!Plus, US football journalist Megan Swanick joins us to talk you through a truly one-of-a-kind ‘Decision Day' in the NWSL. Join us!Check out Upfront's new social channels! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another episode of BloodStream featuring Maya Bloomberg's 5 tips for sexual health with a bleeding disorder and AI in Healthcare with Kevin Mills and Pat Mancini. Plus a new SHEmophilia segment and a I'm Fine segment with Mark Skinner.    Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast   Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   To support CHES's program for women with bleeding disorders, to attend CHES events for individuals and families in the inhibitor community. Or simply to get in touch with comments and ideas please reach out to us at www.ches.education   Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter  

An ironic fact about the recruitment industry is that we have a very high attrition rate and so much churn, which can often translate into a massive drain on profit and can be an impediment to growth. My special guest, Mark Skinner, shares how they set up a work culture which has led to their recruitment team having an average tenure of more than eight years.    Mark is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of CSC Recruitment, a construction recruitment firm founded in 2005. CSC has 25 employees with 3 offices and specialist teams dealing with freelance, permanent, and executive search with a thriving international division. Mark began his recruiting career in 1998.  Episode Outline and Highlights [1:56] Why Mark started his own recruitment business. [5:52] With an average tenure of 8 years, Mark discussed how they take care of their people.  [15:29] How to set up an achievement culture for your recruitment team. [27:13] How to track and create an inventory of your team's achievements. [32:18] Best practices for taking care of your team's mental health -  how to make them feel okay to share if they are not okay. [42:05] Mark shares their greatest accomplishments [50:50] CSC Recruitment's approach to partnering with clients. [55:29] Key factor in CSC's success in winning businesses: consultative and solutions sales approach. The Key to Having An Average Tenure of Eight Years If there is a secret to having a sustainable and profitable business that grows over time, holding on to your team members - especially the ones performing well - is important. Mark and I discussed how they take care of their people leading to their average tenure of eight years. Some of the key highlights of our discussion on this topic are as follows: Having a management mindset where people come first Covering healthcare and prioritizing mental health Recognize your team's efforts with celebration and praise even on small wins The last item is a very interesting topic we covered which is about building a culture of achievement.  Building a Culture of Achievement via Company Conferences On top of hosting sales meetings six times a year to recognize top billers, Mark's company also do what they call ‘company conferences'. Over 17 years, they have done around 40 overseas trips where they take everyone. These conferences are a testament to how they value the contributions of their respective teams. The basis of where they are going or how expensive the trip is going to be will depend not only on individual achievements but also on overall group performance.   It Is Okay Not to Be Okay - Taking Care of Your Team's Mental Health Another theme that stood out in our interview is how Mark is taking care of their team's mental health. “Let's face it millions of people said it before, the stigma is about it, a lot of people don't understand it… when we found people that we think are happy go lucky… and you found out, hang on one second, they're not and you try and help them. When the business was new, we didn't have a lot of things in our toolbox,” is how Mark described how it was when they were just starting their business. Their commitment to their principle of “people come first” ensures that they have sufficient support from professionals. They made it possible for the people in their team to have someone to talk to 24/7 and if needed, therapists to give help.  What if people are not covered by their healthcare provider because of pre-existing conditions? Mark's company pay a significant amount to help that person. Our Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro and Recruitment Entrepreneur. i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Our technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees and increase their billings. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter for a 25% discount. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: www.recruitmentcoach.com/retained   We're excited to announce that Recruitment Entrepreneur will be sponsoring the podcast! If you've dreamed of starting up or scaling up and exiting your recruitment business, this is your chance. James Caan and his team at Recruitment Entrepreneur are actively seeking ambitious recruiters who they can invest in. Start a conversation here: https://www.recruitmentcoach.com/vc   Mark Skinner Bio and Contact Info Mark is the Co-founder & Managing Director of CSC Recruitment. He spent four years with Hays and Hill McGlynn (now Randstad) before setting up a construction division for a boutique agency and then establishing CSC 2 years later.  A graduate in Economics and Politics from the University of Kent, Mark founded CSC Recruitment as a consultancy-led construction business to work with clients looking for a recruitment partner rather than a supplier. 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