Podcasts about Midlands

Paul White on Pentecost Sunday, 2026 from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, South Carolina.

The night of the 15th June 1980 was drizzly and unseasonal. In the Midlands town of Burton upon Trent, an 18 year old student steps off the bus and walks back to her grandparents house. An hour later she was found murdered and mutilated, but what exactly happened in that next hour? Welcome to the Mysterious Case of the Blackpool Street Murder. For more details Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/4464604230427918/ Email | blackpoolstreetmurderpodcast@gmaiil.com Ken Davies | ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com The Mysterious Case of the Blackpool Street Murder is a copyrighted GSE Media Ltd production - All rights reserved.

The first episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded in Chester at The Cross Keys pub, as Rob Gutmann hosts James Sutton and Fenner Pearson to discuss what makes a public house truly authentic, first dates in boozers, and more... The Pub Crawlers Podcast represents a quest to find the very best authentic UK pubs, filmed on location inside some of the finest boozers across the UK and Ireland. Well, sort of. It's equally about friends having three to four pint-fuelled, quintessential pub conversations, on any subjects that damn well occur to them, in a range of outstanding boozers across the land. So, really, it's as much about what we get up to in pubs as the pubs themselves. The shows are presented by self-styled boozer connoisseur and long-time pub designer and owner, Rob Gutmann, who is on a mission to find the very best pubs in the UK and to define the essence of the ‘true' pub. Featuring a wide range of guests (mainly Rob's mates), we'll be visiting pubs the length and breadth of the country, bedding into the very best of them, and chatting about our lives lived in and around boozers. The first season of the Pub Crawlers focuses on the North of England, taking in Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and even a brief foray to the north side of the Midlands in Nottingham. Plug yourself in to the ongoing conversation as it disappears down all manner of tenuously pub-related worm holes, with your new mates at TPC. And you don't need a pint to enjoy us, but it might help... Follow @pubcrawlerspod for more... ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White sand beaches, ancient stone circles, single-track roads, and ferries that sell out months ahead. Scotland's islands are pure magic when you plan them properly, and we've just come back from an Outer Hebrides road trip ready to share the route and the reality so you can plan your own Lewis and Harris adventure with confidence.We start with the nuts and bolts: driving north from the Midlands, choosing the scenic Glencoe route, staying overnight in Ullapool, and taking the CalMac ferry to Stornoway. Then we get into what actually makes or breaks a Scottish islands itinerary, booking ferries first, locking in accommodation early, and building in flexibility for the weather. We also cover food strategy, from stocking up in Stornoway for self-catering to why reservations matter, plus a few standout places we genuinely rate.From there it's all on-the-ground tips for Lewis and Harris: how to handle passing places on single-track roads, what to watch for with lambs and livestock, when petrol stations might be shut, and why bilingual Scottish Gaelic signs are part of the experience. We finish with the moments you should not miss, beaches like Uig Sands and Luskentyre, the Callanish Stones, blackhouses, and local crafts including Harris Tweed, before giving an honest take on Skye's crowds, parking, and overtourism.Subscribe so you catch Part 2 on Mull and Iona, and if you enjoyed this one, a quick review on your favourite podcast app means the world.

Bay Broadcasting has announced the "imminent" rollout of three of its radio stations to DAB, making them available to an estimated 85% of the population.Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8 will broadcast on the Failte DAB Mux2 trial, which will reach most of the country outside the Dublin when launched.Bay claims the move marks a new era of national scale and audience growth for the group and describes the launch of the three radio services on national DAB as the most exciting development for radio choice in over a decade.It believes the move will significantly increase its reach, with Nova and Sunshine expected to add 2.5m potential listeners and Classic Hits a further 1.2m people.Bay Broadcasting said the rollout gives the group the potential to challenge Bauer Media's monopoly on national radio commercial radio in Ireland. To find out more about this I spoke to Kevin Brannigan the CEO of Bay Broadcasting. Kevin spoke to me about his background, the radio stations Bay Broadcasting owns, Failte DAB Mux2, how technology has changed radio from the 1980's till now, and looking for more Irish talent to present on DAB radio.More about FáilteDAB Mux 2:FáilteDAB Mux 2 is an extended DAB+ trial network that covers approximately 85% of the Irish population. Launched in April 2026, it expands coverage well beyond the original Dublin-centric trial area to include the Midlands, Southeast, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway, and Mayo. 

Bay Broadcasting has announced the "imminent" rollout of three of its radio stations to DAB, making them available to an estimated 85% of the population. Radio Nova, Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8 will broadcast on the Failte DAB Mux2 trial, which will reach most of the country outside the Dublin when launched. Bay claims the move marks a new era of national scale and audience growth for the group and describes the launch of the three radio services on national DAB as the most exciting development for radio choice in over a decade. It believes the move will significantly increase its reach, with Nova and Sunshine expected to add 2.5m potential listeners and Classic Hits a further 1.2m people. Bay Broadcasting said the rollout gives the group the potential to challenge Bauer Media's monopoly on national radio commercial radio in Ireland. To find out more about this I spoke to Kevin Brannigan the CEO of Bay Broadcasting. Kevin spoke to me about his background, the radio stations Bay Broadcasting owns, Failte DAB Mux2, how technology has changed radio from the 1980's till now, and looking for more Irish talent to present on DAB radio. More about FáilteDAB Mux 2: FáilteDAB Mux 2 is an extended DAB+ trial network that covers approximately 85% of the Irish population. Launched in April 2026, it expands coverage well beyond the original Dublin-centric trial area to include the Midlands, Southeast, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway, and Mayo. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Episode 3276 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group event that honored Vietnam Vets at Columbia, SC. The featured story is titled: “We haven’t forgotten those guys”: Midlands continues to … Continue reading → The post Episode 3276 – The South Carolina Combat Veterans Group Honored Vietnam Vets at Columbia, SC Event first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

On this morning's show... One listener will share why he believes RTE should move to the Midlands... Pat Mullaly will look at GAA Go.. Is it time for the leaving cert to be scrapped? John G O'Dwyer has the Story of Ireland... Senior Programme Manager with the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region Gary Gibson will be live in studio... And Jack Marshall will chat about chronic pain... All this and much much more...

Before professionalism swept it away, the Divisional Championship packed out Twickenham and launched international careers. Today, we're bringing it back. Armed with current pros, regional pride, and very little agreement on eligibility rules, our panel drafts four teams - North, Midlands, London & South, and the South West - and puts it to you to decide who'd win. Joining the show are World Cup winner and Leicester Tigers legend Ben Kay, and cross-code flying machine Martin "Chariots" Offiah - a man who actually pulled on the London jersey in 1987. Together with Payno and Tins, they argue, haggle, and horse-trade their way through the ultimate fantasy rugby draft. 00:00

Scotland's Outer Hebrides don't forgive poor planning. Ferries sell out, accommodation is limited, and the roads demand your full attention. But get it right and you're rewarded with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. In this episode Tracy has just returned from Lewis, Harris, and Skye and is sharing exactly how she put the trip together so you can do the same.We cover the full route from the Midlands up through Glencoe to Ullapool, what the CalMac ferry crossing to Stornoway is actually like, and why you absolutely book ferries before anything else. We also get into the realities of driving on single-track roads with passing places, livestock on the road, Sunday closures, and Scottish Gaelic road signs.Then it's the good stuff: the beaches of Lewis and Harris that genuinely stop you in your tracks, the Callanish Standing Stones, the blackhouses at Carloway, local Harris Tweed, and a couple of restaurants and places to stay that are worth going out of your way for. We finish with an honest conversation about Skye, what it's like now, whether it's still worth it, and how it compares to the quieter islands.Part 2 on Mull and Iona is coming soon. Subscribe so you don't miss it.Show notes - Episode 96Support the show 

In the latest episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast, Chris Newson is joined by Ben Wilson, from The Baton of Hope, the UK's largest suicide prevention charity. This episode aims to support The Baton of Hope in their aim of raising awareness and supporting suicide prevention. To see more about The Baton of Hope visit their website - https://thebatonofhope.org/Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early access to episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.html SponsorWoodland Grange - Woodland Grange, in Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

Wolfie looks at the rumours linking Nottingham Forest with a move for Wolves star Mane! Follow FFTV on INSTAGRAM

Dave and Fionnuala have been out on the roads for the weekend, and they've come back obsessed with one very specific Irish phenomenon: the random, brilliant concentration of niche businesses from the Midlands out towards Mayo.From County Photos and Star Trophy to Madden's Pool Tables and an eggs vending machine, they're asking the big question: why are all the oddly-specific legends based along these routes?Then the listeners get involved with even more niche gems - boxty made from a food trailer in Belmullet, a salt room in Drumlish, and the people quietly servicing sanitary bins across half the country.

Chair: Tim Burke, editor Speaker: Helen Collins, principal & managing director, Midlands, head of UK living and affordable housing, Avison Young When the traditional blueprints for BTR and housing for sale no longer align with economic reality, the industry must look to new models and partnerships beyond the balance sheet. Today, the most valuable asset in a developer's toolkit isn't just land or capital, it's the ability to flex and pivot to find the opportunities among the challenges.    In this episode, Helen Collins explores the move toward embedding partnership models. As project feasibility becomes a moving target, Avison Young is seeing a new trend: regional experts joining forces to breathe life into stalled opportunities. We discuss how these collaborative ecosystems are rewriting the rules of delivery, ensuring that vital housing projects move from the drawing board to the community.

Feeling the fogginess of safeguarding? Join us to gain confidence and clarity while we address misconceptions, uncertainty and confusion.Libby is Elim's Regional Safeguarding Lead for the Midlands and Northeast and here to help in all things safeguarding!Rachel is Elim's Regional Safeguarding Lead for the Wales and Southern Regions bringing safeguarding support as churches seek to build safe, caring and accountable communities.

Feeling the fogginess of safeguarding? Join us to gain confidence and clarity while we address misconceptions, uncertainty and confusion.Libby is Elim's Regional Safeguarding Lead for the Midlands and Northeast and here to help in all things safeguarding!Rachel is Elim's Regional Safeguarding Lead for the Wales and Southern Regions bringing safeguarding support as churches seek to build safe, caring and accountable communities.

Ascension Sunday sermon, 2026. What does the ascension mean to our faith? Paul White preaches from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

Thank you for downloading the Trap One Podcast. On this episode Hannah files a field report from Saturday's screening of the TV Movie at The Midlands Art Centre, and Dan, Si, Tom and Space Jason provide an account of Sunday's BFI screening.

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Spencer Murphy — Assistant Professor in Media and Communications at Coventry University, specialist in film theory and cross-cultural cinema, and founder of the Coventry East Asian Film Society — for a wide-ranging, enthusiastic, and genuinely entertaining conversation about British film. What is a British film, exactly? Is it about the money, the cast, the crew, the story, or the setting? How does class permeate almost every British film ever made, from Ealing comedies to Harry Potter? Why does the British landscape function as a character in its own right? And why do Americans connect so deeply with British cinema when its sensibility — restrained, ironic, self-deprecating — is so different from Hollywood's? Jonathan and Spencer also trade their top five British films each, debate the new Wuthering Heights adaptation (neither of them liked it), and discuss why British cinema's literary inheritance is both its greatest strength and, sometimes, its creative limitation. Links Spencer Murphy at Coventry University BFI Top 100 British Films Dead Man's Shoes (2004, Shane Meadows) The Full Monty (1997) The Remains of the Day (1993) Rebecca (1940, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) Tamara Drewe (2010, dir. Stephen Frears) Friends of Anglotopia Takeaways Defining what constitutes a British film is genuinely one of the hardest questions in film studies — it can't be reduced to funding source, shooting location, cast, or director alone. Both Jonathan and Spencer agree the most satisfying answer involves who is behind the artistic vision, but even that gets complicated fast. The "Mary Poppins test" is Spencer's shorthand for films that feel very British on the surface but aren't authentically so — the tourist's vision of Britain, the chocolate-box version that meets an expectation rather than reflecting a reality. British film has a deep and complicated two-way relationship with how Britain represents itself to tourists — Hollywood's vision of Britain shapes what visitors expect, and British places have increasingly adapted to meet those expectations, from Harry Potter shops in York's Shambles to the way villages brand themselves around filming locations. Class is the single most persistent thread running through British cinema across every decade and genre — from Ealing comedies to Downton Abbey to Trainspotting — and Spencer argues it's almost impossible to think of a major British film that isn't, consciously or not, about the class system. British cinema's literary inheritance — the endless cycle of Jane Austen, Brontë, and Robin Hood adaptations — is both a commercial lifeline and a creative constraint. Spencer sees it as potentially reducing the space for new voices and contemporary stories, though he acknowledges the money it generates can fund smaller, more singular films. The British landscape is not just a setting in British cinema — it functions as a character, carrying regional pride and identity in a way that Hollywood rarely matches. Spencer notes that British location managers and production designers feel a deep obligation to get place right in a way their American counterparts don't always have. Spencer's explanation for why Americans love British film comes down to one word: self-deprecation. British culture — and British cinema — is not afraid to ridicule itself, to see its own shortcomings, and to raise them with others in a way that doesn't quite offend. He sees this as the quality Hollywood fundamentally cannot replicate. The new Wuthering Heights adaptation was a near-universal disappointment for both Jonathan and Spencer — not for lack of visual quality, but for failing the fundamental question every film must answer: who is this for? Spencer's most unexpected recommendation is Dead Man's Shoes (2004) by Shane Meadows — a harrowing, masterful, deeply regional Midlands film that he shows students as one of the most authentic and powerful representations of working-class Britain ever put on screen. The incoming Harry Potter TV series — set explicitly in the 1990s with a period-appropriate visual aesthetic — is likely to have a bigger impact on British tourism than anything since the original films, and will once again reshape what visitors expect Britain to look and feel like when they arrive. Soundbites "When I grew up, I really loved Hong Kong movies — Bruce Lee. The thing that fascinated me was you had streets with Chinese signs, but then Royal Albert Street, buses that looked like London buses. I remember my dad saying, 'Oh, it's part of Britain.' And I was like, what? That can't be so." — Spencer on the connection between British colonialism and his career in film. "It's almost like a snake eating its tail. Britain adapts to meet the expectation that its own exported films have created. You go to the Shambles in York and every other shop sells Harry Potter things and tea — because that's what people want to see." — Spencer on cinema's two-way influence on British culture and tourism. "Class in the UK is not purely related to finance. You can be a very, very wealthy working class person. You could be a millionaire and you'll always be working class. That idea of class being embedded generationally — going back hundreds and hundreds of years — movies articulate that struggle." — Spencer on why class is the defining thread of British cinema. "I'm from the Black Country — a heavily industrial area. I moved into what people would call a very middle class job as a lecturer at university. But my accent, the way I speak, where I'm from — it's working class and it will never leave me." — Spencer on living the class story British cinema tells. "You could argue British cinema is trying, in the 1940s post-war period, to lay out the parameters of class once more — because the great leveller of class was the Second World War, when it really didn't matter who your parents were. People were dying at every rank." — Spencer on class and British cinema's post-war identity crisis. "I always think of it as the King Charles test. He gave that speech in Congress — understated, but deeply critical, undercutting the president in a way where nobody could quite call him out for it. That is quintessentially British. And I think British film does that too." — Spencer on why Americans love British cinema's self-deprecating wit. "You're never going to see a British version of Top Gun. It's just never going to happen. Hollywood can be very congratulatory. British cinema is not afraid to ridicule what it is to be British — and I think that appeals to American audiences enormously." — Spencer on the fundamental difference between British and American cinema. "Wuthering Heights — I watched it and I thought, I don't even know what it felt like, but it didn't feel British to me. I wasn't sure who it was made for. Is this made for 19 year olds? Because I don't get it." — Spencer on the Emerald Fennell adaptation. "Dead Man's Shoes is harrowing and awful, but it had a massive impact on me. It touches on class, on the 1980s, on the downtrodden. It's a film I've seen about three times. I show it to students because it's just masterful." — Spencer on his most unexpected British film recommendation. "When they replayed the Royal Wedding coverage in the pub, you know what came on after it on BBC One? Wallace and Gromit. The perfect chaser of all that Britishness." — Jonathan on the most quintessentially British television scheduling decision ever made. ⠀ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the episode and introduces Spencer Murphy 01:50 Spencer's Journey into Film — VHS tapes, corner video stores, Hong Kong martial arts films, and an accidental PhD 04:36 Jonathan Meets His Wife at Film School — A brief Anglotopia origin story 05:13 Southeast Asian Cinema and the British Colonial Lens — How post-1997 Hong Kong shaped Spencer's thinking about national cinema 08:52 What Is a British Film? — The question neither host can fully answer, and why that's the right response 12:36 Jonathan's Working Definition — Setting, cast, and the authenticity test 13:37 The Merchant Ivory Problem — When a British story isn't quite a British film 14:32 The Mary Poppins Test — How to spot a tourist's version of Britain on screen 16:17 Harry Potter, Bond & Lawrence of Arabia — Are America's favourite "British" films actually British? 18:46 Cinema's Two-Way Effect on Britain — How films shape the places they portray 20:53 Harry Potter as Britain's Biggest Cultural Export — And the new TV series that will change tourism again 22:29 The Visual Identity of the Harry Potter TV Show — Why setting it in the 1990s is a smart move 24:28 British Film Genres — Social realism, heritage drama, comedy, Hammer Horror, and what each adds to the British identity 26:50 Class as British Cinema's Defining Thread — Why it runs through every genre from Ealing to Peaky Blinders 31:33 The Full Monty, Billy Elliot & Richard Curtis — Class in 1990s British film 33:36 Accents, Class & the Transatlantic Voice — From clipped 1930s RP to Trainspotting's Scots 38:45 British Cinema & Literary Adaptation — Strength or creative constraint? 42:49 The New Wuthering Heights — Two film lovers find they agree it didn't work, and debate why 47:36 Landscape as Character — How place functions in British cinema differently from Hollywood 52:08 Why Americans Love British Film — Self-deprecation, irony, and the King Charles Congressional speech 55:23 The Battle of Britain vs Top Gun — How British and American cinema represent heroism differently 55:50 Spencer's Top Five British Films — Rebecca, Dr. No, The Devil Rides Out, The Full Monty, Dead Man's Shoes 59:14 Jonathan's Top Five British Films — The Remains of the Day, Master and Commander, About Time, Tamara Drewe, That Hamilton Woman, Hot Fuzz, On Chesil Beach, and Wallace & Gromit 1:03:06 Wallace & Gromit After the Royal Wedding — The perfect end to any discussion of British culture 1:04:08 Wrap-Up — Spencer must dash, a second episode is promised, and a call to share your own favorite British films Video Version

This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast sits down with Kelsey and Mark from UltraFloor for a proper technical chat about moisture testing, DPMs, primers, smoothing compounds, adhesives, training, and the mistakes that can turn a job into an expensive failure.Because when it comes to subfloor prep, guessing is where the problems start. Whether it's moisture, contaminants, the wrong primer, mixing brands, or not understanding what you're actually going over, the small details can make a massive difference once the floor covering goes down.Kelsey and Mark explain why more fitters should be moisture testing properly, how UltraFloor's site support works, when a DPM might be overkill, and why using one full system from the same manufacturer gives contractors far more protection if something goes wrong.One of the biggest takeaways is simple: don't wait until the floor fails to ask for help. Whether you're unsure about the subfloor, need a spec, or want training for your team, the support is there, and using it could save you a very expensive headache.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why moisture testing is still one of the biggest gaps in flooringThe difference between moisture suppressants and epoxy DPMsWhen using a DPM on every job might be overkillWhy mixing different manufacturers' systems can leave you exposedHow to choose the right primer for porous and non-porous subfloorsWhy UltraFloor has different smoothing compounds for different situationsThe difference between bag and bottle products and water-mix compoundsWhat lignite is, and why it can cause serious floor failuresThe most common mistakes Kelsey and Mark see on siteWhy contaminants like paint, plaster and laitance need removing properlyHow UltraFloor's training academy and webinars can support contractorsWhy asking for help early is better than dealing with a failed floor laterMemorable Quote:“Moisture is definitely the most common one, but it's insufficient prep. People not asking when they get to site, what is this subfloor?”Speaker Information:Kelsey is an Area Sales Manager for UltraFloor, covering the Midlands and the East. She supports contractors on site, helps with moisture testing and specifications, and works closely with customers to make sure the right systems are being used for the right jobs.Mark is the National Key Account Manager for UltraFloor and has been with the business for eight years. His role involves working with distribution, customers and contractors, supporting technical conversations, site visits and wider product guidance across the UltraFloor range.UltraFloor provides subfloor preparation systems, including DPMs, primers, smoothing compounds and adhesives, alongside technical support, training, site visits and product guidance for flooring professionals.Where To Find The UK Flooring Podcast:Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6E2SllHM89hF2tntrW0v8kApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uk-flooring-podcast/id1585627584YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theukflooringpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Property prices continue to rise but at slower pace according to the latest figures released by the CSO. The price of a home went up by 6.5 per cent in the year to March. The highest price growth was in the Midlands, and the lowest in Cork and Kerry. Trevor Grant, chairperson of Irish Mortgage Advisors, joined Rachael for an explainer.

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Callum Cant and Matthew Lee rejoin the podcast as we travel around the country speaking with people about work, struggle, and the 1926 general strike. We speak with mental health workers, trade union organisers, communists and local historians across Scotland, Manchester, and the Midlands.  SUPPORT: www.buymeacoffee.com/redmedicineSoundtrack by Mark PilkingtonTwitter: @red_medicine__www.redmedicine.substack.com/

The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC. Pastor Paul White preaches on how the voice of the accuser has been silenced by the blood of Jesus.

Hello! Andrew is joined by Matt from Forest Focus to preview the trip to City Ground. Newcastle United travel down to the Midlands for the clash on Sunday. The talking points cover Forest's mood after European heartache to Aston Villa, the great season of Elliot Anderson, and the 'failure' Anthony Elanga's move to Newcastle United. ---

Everybody deserves their right to respond. And here is the somewhat edited musings of our bride to be. Let us know if you're still Team Mark or if she has changed your mind to Team Bride? Waitlist tix released for Midlands here: https://linktr.ee/markmehigan

Dan Bardell and Tom Collomosse, Midlands reporter for the Daily Mail preview the Europa League Semi Final 2nd leg between Villa and Nottingham Forest.The BIGGEST game of Unai Emery's Aston Villa tenure.

Wolfie looks at the expected line-up for Semi Final 2nd leg of the Europa League against Aston Villa! Check FFTV INSTAGRAM

From John 10:10, Paul White preaches on true abundant life in Christ. From The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

Lucky charms Marcus Buckland and George Sessions are back together to talk about another Tottenham win in the Premier League. Spurs claimed a vital three points in the Midlands with a fine 2-0 victory at Aston Villa to leapfrog West Ham and move out of the relegation zone. How much praise does Roberto De Zerbi deserve? Can we get carried away? And how good is the real Conor Gallagher?! #tottenham⁠⁠ #tottenhamhotspur⁠⁠ #spurs⁠⁠ #coys⁠⁠ #thfc⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#premierleague⁠⁠ #robertodezerbi #dezerbi #conorgallagher #mickyvandeven #richarlison #rodrigobentancur #kevindanso #antoninkinsky #astonvilla #thetottenhamway⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#soccer⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠ ⁠#footballpodcast⁠⁠ #newepisode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#sportspodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#reaction⁠⁠ #opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Cates is joined by Wes Morgan, Robert Huth, Marc Albrighton & BBC Sport's Midlands reporter Nick Mashiter to discuss the remarkable rise and dramatic fall of Leicester City. Ten years on from their incredible Premier League title triumph, the former champions will begin next season in the third tier of English football. The panel reflect on the unforgettable 2015–16 campaign that stunned the football world, what went right both on and off the pitch, and how things unravelled in the decade that followed.04:30 - The 2015 Great Escape 05:50 - Hopes for 2015/16 06:39 – Leicester City's scout Steve Walsh 08:00 – Claudio Ranieri joins 12:10 – Signing N'Golo Kanté 14:20 – Jamie Vardy's season 19:55 – Going out for pizza 22:30 – Riyad Mahrez 24:40 – Tricky New Year 28:20 – Consistency over January 31:00 – Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in February 35:00 – Taking motivation from Arsenal loss 36:30 – King Power's ‘Earthquake' 38:00 – Chance to win the title at Old Trafford 39:10 – Watching Chelsea v Spurs at Vardy's house 42:15 – Title celebrations 49:10 – Betting on Leicester City winning the title at 5000/1 51:40 – Stories from the title win 52:52 – The Foxes in the Champions League

Kelly Cates is joined by Wes Morgan, Robert Huth, Marc Albrighton & BBC Sport's Midlands reporter Nick Mashiter to discuss the remarkable rise and dramatic fall of Leicester City. Ten years on from their incredible Premier League title triumph, the former champions will begin next season in the third tier of English football. The panel reflect on the unforgettable 2015–16 campaign that stunned the football world, what went right both on and off the pitch, how things unravelled in the decade that followed and how the club can rebuild in League One next season.01:00 – Tragedy 02:15 - Khun Vichai's impact and legacy 04:40 – 2021 FA Cup Win 06:45 – Cracks start to form 09:45 – Change in transfer policy 13:30 – Financial issues 15:25 – Leicester City's Seagrave training ground 16:40 – How can Leicester City recover? 21:00 – This season's performances 22:15 – Pulling in the same direction 23:45 – Fan expectations for next season 26:00 – Robert Huth and Marc Albrighton's final reflections

Die Köchin ist schon nach Hause. Aber das ist kein Problem. Die Frau hinter dem Tresen sperrt kurz ab, setzt euch ins Auto und fährt euch in den nächsten Pub, indem es noch Essen gibt. So ist das hier, mitten in Irland.Michi war fünf Tage Kapitän auf dem Shannon - dem längsten Fluss der britischen Inseln, einer historischen Lebensader, die einst Provinzen trennte und Königreiche entschied. Heute gleitet man darauf durch Wetlands voller Schwäne, vorbei an leuchtendem Ginster und uralten Klosterruinen, die einfach so am Ufer auftauchen. Kein Führerschein, kein Plan - nur 13 Meter Boot, eine Crew aus drei Podcastern und das ruhige Tuckern des Motors.Clonmacnoise. Athlone. Eine Schleuse mit schreiendem Schleusenwärter. Ein Motorschaden mitten im Kanal. Und am Abend immer: ein Pub, der wärmer ist als jedes Hotel.Diese Folge entstand mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Tourism Ireland.—

Dan Bardell and Tom Collomosse, Midlands reporter for the Daily Mail preview the Europa League Semi Final 1st leg as Villa head to Nottingham Forest. Today's video is sponsored by Oxford Natural — Optimum Day & Night. Visit https://oxfordnatural.com/1874 to find out more and get 70% off your subscription.

This week's pick comes from Patreon supporter Graeme—clearly a man who woke up and chose absolute emotional devastation. Directed by Shane Meadows, Dead Man's Shoes (2004) is a raw, low-budget British drama that has steadily grown into a cult favourite. Shot primarily in and around Matlock, the film was made on a modest budget estimated at around £723,000. Meadows co-wrote the screenplay with Paddy Considine, who also stars in the lead role. The production leaned heavily on improvisation, giving the performances an unsettling realism that sets it apart from more polished revenge thrillers.Upon release, the film was praised for its intensity, authenticity, and grounded portrayal of working-class life in the Midlands. Toby Kebbell also received acclaim for his emotionally charged supporting performance. Though not a major box office hit, Dead Man's Shoes built its reputation through word of mouth, critical appreciation, and home media circulation—firmly cementing its place as one of the most respected British films of the 2000s.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISHe's been away… but now he's back.In a quiet Derbyshire town, a lone figure returns with unfinished business—and a stare that makes hardened men nervous. The locals don't recognise him… not yet. But they will. Oh, they will.Because this isn't just a homecoming. It's a reckoning. And as the tension tightens like a noose, one thing becomes clear: you can run, you can hide… but you can't escape what's coming.FUN FACTSThe film was shot in just three weeks, adding to its raw, documentary-like feelMuch of the dialogue was improvised rather than strictly scriptedShane Meadows has cited the film as one of his most personal worksPaddy Considine reportedly stayed in character for long stretches during filmingThe film's title is a reference to the idea of facing consequences for past actionsIt was filmed using handheld cameras to enhance realism and immersionThe movie is frequently ranked among the best British films of the 21st centuryToby Kebbell landed the role after an open casting callThe soundtrack features moody, atmospheric tracks that heighten the tensionThe film has developed a strong cult following through DVD and streaming platformsSupport the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this day, 29 April 1982, 300 mainly South Asian women machinists were on strike in protest at the sacking of two male union activists and over low wages at the Supreme Quilting clothing factory in Smethwick, West Midlands. After a prolonged dispute, during which they also picketed the plant of a sister company, Raindi Textiles, 24-hours a day, they went back to work after achieving promises of union recognition, although the two men remained sacked.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10071/supreme-quilting-strikeOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Luke 24 and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. From The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

Thousands of acres are burning across the Southeast as dry weather persists.Without rain, new fires are burning in North Carolina and South Carolina. Low humidity and gusty winds are making it easy for fires to start and spread.A look at your forecast shows some rain is finally on the way, but with such a deficit, the drought conditions will continue. That's why some cities and counties have already begun drought restrictionsIn this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, we sit down with Corey Davis from the NC State Climate Office and our panel of experts to discuss the "angry bear" of a drought that has been building since last fall. With parts of North Carolina nearly 17 inches below normal rainfall, we are seeing record-breaking dryness that hasn't been felt in some areas since 1911.In this update, we cover:Active Wildfires: Latest updates on the County Line Fire (Avery/Mitchell County), the 30,000-acre Pineland Road Fire in Georgia, and fires impacting Myrtle Beach and the Midlands.Record Drought: Why April 2026 is on track to be one of the driest on record for Charlotte and Raleigh.Water Restrictions: How local municipalities like Monroe and Charlotte are reacting to falling lake and streamflow levels.The Helene Factor: How downed timber from Helene continues to fuel wildfires in the mountains 18 months later.The Forecast: Meteorologist Frank Strait breaks down when (and if) we will see enough rain to "stop the bleeding".A Beacon of Hope: We also discuss a major infrastructure milestone—the first Norfolk Southern train returning to Asheville from the east since Helene. Joseph Navin reports.

Our guests need no introduction- Ben Francis & Noel Mack are the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Gymshark.  Setting up their HQ in the Midlands, Gymshark is one of the most exciting brands in the UK and is now valued at over £1 billion.  Ben and Noel would be the first to admit that traditional schooling and academia did not suit their strengths and neither left school with great results- but it didn't stop them from becoming a success. This episode will delve into Ben's first time meeting the Prime Minister, where he thinks the jobs of the future are coming from and the biggest disasters they've had at Gymshark.  We hope this leaves you with inspiration and advice on how to start your career- or simply piques your interest in the future of the UK economy.  --------------- Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Check out our clips channel here! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@JimmysJobsClips Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a chaotic weekend in the Midlands, we're back to the Stadium of Light as we welcome an improving, but still relegation threatened, Nottingham Forest on Friday night. A European semi-final, a battle against the drop and four managers in one season. What exactly has it been like to be a Forest fan this season amid all the noise and crazyness. To let us know, Dave is joined by the excellent Greg from the Talking Reds podcast. Let's get into it!  Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #NFFC #EPL

A cruel way to lose but, with results going in our favour, the European dream is far from over as we approach the final five games of the season. Dave is joined by Sophie, Ian and Ross to go over a chaotic game in the Midlands as two late goals prove to not be quite enough for the Lads at Villa Park. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AVFC #EPL

In this inaugural 2026 episode, Mark Homer provides a candid look at the fractured state of the UK property market. After a volatile end to 2025, Mark explores the stark contrast between the plummeting values in luxury London boroughs like Chelsea and Kensington, some down as much as 40%, and the resilient growth in the North and Midlands.  KEY TAKEAWAYS A Tale of Two Markets: Central London (Chelsea, Mayfair, Kensington) has seen a decade-long "slow-motion crash," with prices returning to 2013/2014 levels. Meanwhile, the Midlands and North remain strong, often with market values sitting below the cost of rebuilding. The Rental Squeeze: The Renters' Rights Act of 2026 is expected to professionalize the sector but also drive up rents by 5% to 10% as landlords pass on the increased costs of compliance and taxation. Interest Rate Relief: After interest rates spiked 1000% through the COVID era (0.5% to over 5%), they are finally retreating. Mark predicts a base rate of approximately 3% by the end of 2026. The "Five-Year Rule" for Buyers: If you plan to stay in a property for less than five years, renting is likely more cost-effective due to high stamp duty, legal fees, and moving costs. For stays of seven years or more, buying remains the superior financial move. Capital Gains Advantage: One of the most significant remaining tax reliefs for UK residents is the capital gains exemption on a primary residence. Mark emphasizes utilizing this to build wealth through home improvements and natural market appreciation. BEST MOMENTS “London has been a bit of a slow-motion crash... I've seen flats and houses that have dropped 30% and 40% in the last 10 years. It is nuts." "In many places in the Midlands and the North, it will cost you more to rebuild a property than its market value. You can't replace it for what you're actually buying it for." "Landlords will have to be paid for this increased cost of doing business... and that will be in the form of extra rent." "Inflation actually destroys and reduces your mortgage. If inflation is 3% and your mortgage is 5%, the real cost is only 2%." "Don't panic. I think it's a good time to buy and to hold. I've seen this cycle over and over again for 25 years." VALUABLE RESOURCES  https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties. CONTACT METHOD Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Radio Foot internationale, 2 émissions en direct à 16h10 T.U. et 21h10 T.U., au sommaire de 16h10 TU :  Les quarts de finale retour de la Ligue des Champions. ; - 2 buts aussi à rattraper pour le Barça dans l'autre rencontre de la soirée. ; - Leicester, la chute ! 10 ans après avoir touché le ciel, les Foxes regardent le vide.   - Les quarts de finale retour de la Ligue des Champions Les Reds, poussés par le public d'Anfield, vont-ils faire douter le PSG, en marquant les premiers ? Les Parisiens pourront-ils conserver leur avance ? Dominateurs lors de la 1ère manche, vont-ils regretter les occasions perdues ? La charnière centrale Marquinhos/Pacho pourra-t-elle contenir les assauts de Liverpool ? - Barcola de retour mais pas Ruiz. Côté rouge, le jeune Ngumoah à l'aile, et Mo Salah. Alors que la fin de l'aventure sur les bords de la Mersey se précise, l'Égyptien va-t-il briller ? Luis Enrique redoute le match piège. Quels schémas tactiques pour les 2 équipes ? Danger sur coups de pied arrêtés (Szoboszlai, Van Dijk). Attention à la bête blessée, la C1 pour sauver la saison de Slot et des Scousers ? Ambiance avant le coup d'envoi, avec Cédric De Oliveira sur place.   - 2 buts aussi à rattraper pour le Barça dans l'autre rencontre de la soirée Les Blaugrana battus à domicile la semaine dernière. Et pourtant, l'Atlético de Madrid restait sur 3 défaites consécutives avant le match aller. L'étiquette de favori a-t-elle pesé trop lourd sur les épaules catalanes ? Lamine Yamal veut sonner la révolte, le moment ou jamais pour le prodige de la Roja de se montrer, et de tout faire pour rejoindre le dernier carré, comme la saison passée. Simeone a laissé l'essentiel ses joueurs-clé au repos en Liga, le « Cholo » dit avoir un plan contre les leaders du championnat. Griezmann veut respecter son contrat avant de rejoindre la MLS. « Happy end » possible pour la légende des Rojiblancos, ou dernière danse en C1 ?    - Leicester, la chute ! 10 ans après avoir touché le ciel, les Foxes regardent le vide Relégués en Championship la saison passée, les Bleu et Blanc ont cette fois la League One en perspective. Effondrement sportif, erreurs de gestion et sanction financière, comment le club des Midlands en est-il arrivé là ?    Avec Annie Gasnier, Éric Rabesandratana, Bruno Constant et François David. Technique/Réalisation : Laurent Salerno. - David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Radio Foot internationale, 2 émissions en direct à 16h10 T.U. et 21h10 T.U., au sommaire de 16h10 TU :  Les quarts de finale retour de la Ligue des Champions. ; - 2 buts aussi à rattraper pour le Barça dans l'autre rencontre de la soirée. ; - Leicester, la chute ! 10 ans après avoir touché le ciel, les Foxes regardent le vide.   - Les quarts de finale retour de la Ligue des Champions Les Reds, poussés par le public d'Anfield, vont-ils faire douter le PSG, en marquant les premiers ? Les Parisiens pourront-ils conserver leur avance ? Dominateurs lors de la 1ère manche, vont-ils regretter les occasions perdues ? La charnière centrale Marquinhos/Pacho pourra-t-elle contenir les assauts de Liverpool ? - Barcola de retour mais pas Ruiz. Côté rouge, le jeune Ngumoah à l'aile, et Mo Salah. Alors que la fin de l'aventure sur les bords de la Mersey se précise, l'Égyptien va-t-il briller ? Luis Enrique redoute le match piège. Quels schémas tactiques pour les 2 équipes ? Danger sur coups de pied arrêtés (Szoboszlai, Van Dijk). Attention à la bête blessée, la C1 pour sauver la saison de Slot et des Scousers ? Ambiance avant le coup d'envoi, avec Cédric De Oliveira sur place.   - 2 buts aussi à rattraper pour le Barça dans l'autre rencontre de la soirée Les Blaugrana battus à domicile la semaine dernière. Et pourtant, l'Atlético de Madrid restait sur 3 défaites consécutives avant le match aller. L'étiquette de favori a-t-elle pesé trop lourd sur les épaules catalanes ? Lamine Yamal veut sonner la révolte, le moment ou jamais pour le prodige de la Roja de se montrer, et de tout faire pour rejoindre le dernier carré, comme la saison passée. Simeone a laissé l'essentiel ses joueurs-clé au repos en Liga, le « Cholo » dit avoir un plan contre les leaders du championnat. Griezmann veut respecter son contrat avant de rejoindre la MLS. « Happy end » possible pour la légende des Rojiblancos, ou dernière danse en C1 ?    - Leicester, la chute ! 10 ans après avoir touché le ciel, les Foxes regardent le vide Relégués en Championship la saison passée, les Bleu et Blanc ont cette fois la League One en perspective. Effondrement sportif, erreurs de gestion et sanction financière, comment le club des Midlands en est-il arrivé là ?    Avec Annie Gasnier, Éric Rabesandratana, Bruno Constant et François David. Technique/Réalisation : Laurent Salerno. - David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

My guest on The British Food History Podcast today is Mark Dawson, a food historian specialising in the food and social history of the early modern period, but also on the regional food of the Midlands. Today we are talking about the traditional food and drink of his home county of Derbyshire.You may remember he was on last season talking about Derbyshire Oatcakes, well, since then he has written a fantastic book called Lumpy Tums: Derbyshire's Food & Drink published by Amberley and out in the wild from the 15th April 2026.We talk about oat-based foods like thar cakes, which were traditionally eaten on All Souls Day, thin pudding and savoury pudding, the origins of the Bakewell pudding and Derbyshire's very high proportion of drinking establishments per head, amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast get more than a quarter of an hour of bonus material where we talk about Derbyshire cheeses, the return of small-scale breweries to the county, wakes cakes and Ashbourne gingerbread.Lumpy Tums: Derbyshire's Food & Drink by Mark Dawson and published by AmberleyMark's websiteMark's Speakernet profileFollow Mark on Instagram @lumpytumsSeason 10 of the podcast is sponsored by Netherton Foundry, who make high-quality kitchen and outdoor cookware. Netherton Foundry ships to several countries outside of the UK, including the USA and Canada. Visit www.netherton-foundry.co.uk to find out more about their wonderful products – approved not just by me but by folk such as Tom Parker-Bowles, Diana Henry and Nigella Lawson.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here.This episode was mixed and engineered by Thomas Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy podcast.Things mentioned in today's episodeCounty Recipes of Old England by Helen Edden (2008)Good Things in England by Florence White (1932)Tindall's of Tideswell – purveyors of Thar CakesThe English Alehouse by Peter Clarke (1983)Bakewell Pudding ShopKnead to Know: A History of Baking by Neil Buttery (2024)The Rutland ArmsIvan Day's blog post about the Bakewell puddingVegetable Cookery by Martha Brotherton (1833): the page with the potato Bakewell pudding!Anne Lister of Shibden HallBetty's Vintage Tea RoomsPrevious pertinent blog postsTo Make a Bakewell PuddingTo Make a Bakewell TartYorkshire ParkinDock Pudding#321 Sweetmeat CakePrevious pertinent podcast episodesDerbyshire Oatcakes with Mark DawsonTraditional Food of Lincolnshire with Rachel GreenGingerbread with Sam BiltonOrmskirk Gingerbread with Anouska LewisNeil's blogs and YouTube channel:‘British Food: a History'The British Food History Channel‘Neil Cooks Grigson'Neil's books:Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential HousekeeperA Dark History of SugarKnead to Know: a History of BakingThe Philosophy of PuddingsDon't forget, there will be postbag episodes in the future, so if you have any questions or queries about today's episode, or indeed any episode, or have a question about the history of British food please email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com, or on twitter and BlueSky @neilbuttery, or Instagram and Threads dr_neil_buttery. My DMs are open.You can also join the British Food: a History Facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishfoodhistoryMentioned in this episode:A is for Apple Season C has begun!Join Neil Buttery, Sam Bilton and Alessandra Pino for their journey through the letter C on 'A is for Apple: An Encyclopaedia of Food & Drink'. Available wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather and Joe talk about the surge in accounting firm mergers and acquisitions alongside major industry shifts, including Microsoft entering the accounting space with AI-driven platforms. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping work by replacing tasks, not entire jobs, while emphasizing the growing importance of human judgment, relationships, and adaptability.  Current events — 14 Firm Acquisitions in the last 30 days (see the bottom of the show notes for a full list) Microsoft sponsors Scaling New Heights for the first time in our 17 year history TV/Movie quote of the week — The Iron Giant Avengers: Infinity War Excellent things we learned — Using the clipboard A World Without Work by Dr. Daniel Susskind Member spotlight — Lana Jo Hill of Hill Bookkeeping and Consulting The Woodard Report article of the week — Make the Case to Attend Scaling New Heights 2026 + Template Thank you to our show sponsor, Woodard! The Woodard membership program will help you build your ideal practice with our coaching, education, community and resources. We'll get you there with strategic direction from experienced pros, access to skill building and resources and a community to continually inspire your practice's transformation. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast Full list of acquisitions mentioned by Heather: March 17, 2026: EisnerAmper and Price, Reuben, and Associates, LLP. EisnerAmper announced that the Calabasas firm joined its restaurant advisory practice. March 16, 2026: Xeinadin and Gregory Priestley & Stewart. Xeinadin announced its acquisition of GP&S, a Long Eaton accountancy and business advisory practice serving owner managed businesses across the Midlands. March 11, 2026: Doeren Mayhew and Berman Hopkins CPAs & Associates, LLP. Doeren Mayhew said it acquired the Florida based top 300 CPA firm, expanding its Central Florida footprint. March 9 and 10, 2026: TC Group and Little and Neal. TC Group announced the acquisition of Ferryhill practice Little and Neal to strengthen its North East presence. March 5, 2026: Carr, Riggs & Ingram and CFO Hub. CRI announced that San Diego based CFO Hub joined the CRI Family of Companies. March 3, 2026: Armanino and MSTiller. Armanino announced that MSTiller joined the firm, adding a Southeast focused accounting firm with offices in Georgia and New York. March 3, 2026: BK Plus and Crowther Chartered Accountants. BK Plus announced the addition of Crowther Chartered Accountants in Huddersfield, expanding its Yorkshire footprint. March 2, 2026: Xeinadin and Accountancy Cloud. Xeinadin announced it acquired London based Accountancy Cloud, a practice focused on startup and venture backed businesses. February 26, 2026: Sorren and Connected Accounting. Sorren said Connected Accounting joined the firm, giving it a California presence and broader technology driven accounting capabilities. February 25, 2026: UHY and Larson Tax Partners. UHY announced the acquisition of St. Louis based Larson Tax Partners to expand its Midwest and national tax capabilities. February 23, 2026: Doeren Mayhew and Dent Moses, plus Impact Technology Group. Doeren Mayhew announced its acquisition of Birmingham based CPA firm Dent Moses and its affiliate Impact Technology Group, expanding into Alabama. February 20, 2026: UHY and CMJ LLP. UHY announced the addition of Queensbury, New York CPA firm CMJ LLP, expanding in New York's Capital Region. February 19, 2026: Pinion and TCA. Pinion announced its intent to merge with TCA, with the proposed combination expected to take effect April 1, 2026. February 19, 2026: Haefele Flanagan and Mig Murphy Sistrom, CPA, PC. Haefele Flanagan announced it acquired the Durham, North Carolina nonprofit accounting and advisory firm.

Paul White teaching from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC on Jesus healing the man born blind.

Bill Grant is a partner and creative director at As Told By, a production company out of Columbia, South Carolina. After 20+ years in the industry—starting in weddings and grinding through social media retainers—he landed on something that actually works: long-form storytelling for nonprofits, built around a framework that helps clients use their videos and actually raise money with them. He also shares how he transitioned from a full W-2 team to a lean contractor model, and how his studio is quietly becoming a podcast production hub. Key Takeaways The "Blueprint Framework" — Bill's system for making sure nonprofit clients get real ROI from their videos: get it in all the foundational places (YouTube, LinkedIn, website, email signature), show it in person as often as possible, and actually analyze the results Retainer-heavy social media work can feel productive but often burns clients out — long-form, emotionally-driven storytelling tends to create far more lasting impact and return business Transitioning from W-2 employees to contractors gave Bill more flexibility and surprisingly better working relationships with his former employees Podcast studio rentals starting at $350–$500 per session can at minimum cover your rent — and at best, become a serious revenue center if you add production services on top. About Bill Grant Bill Grant, Partner and Creative Director for As Told By, is passionate about helping nonprofits tell their story through effective marketing and video production. For roughly 19 years, Bill has led the way in helping the philanthropy efforts of organizations throughout South Carolina by highlighting the impact they have on real people of the Midlands. Bill is talented in uncovering the stories that make a connection and weaving them into video content to create an emotional attachment to the mission of every organization that he works with at As Told By. He is always thinking outside of the box for ways to inspire action. He also operates As Told By Studio in Columbia producing podcasts for clients as well as the As Told By You Podcast. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [06:55] Meet Bill Grant [14:11] The Blueprint [18:25] Helping Clients Use Their Videos [37:57] Social Media Marketing [41:09] Employees And Contract Workers [43:59] Ways To Use Studio Space [51:37] Connect with Bill [52:53] Outro Quotes "You don't lose until you quit." — Bill Grant "Our focus is to make something that they love. They can't be OK with it. It can't be satisfactory. They've got to love it." — Bill Grant "Even if they know how to do it, they don't always do it. So to have that nudge—just caring for them—makes sure they get out of it what they want." — Bill Grant "My relationship with ex-employees is so much better than it was when they were employees." — Bill Grant "The overthinking is what pauses you. This idea right here is worth $2,500 at minimum—just take these words and say them to a client." — Ryan Koral Guest Links Follow Bill Grant on Instagram | Facebook  Check out As Told By You Podcast Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter  

From The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC. Paul White preaches on speaking to the mountains of our lives.