Podcasts about Midlands

From the 2026 summer series on The Garden of Eden. Why does Adam wait to name Eve until after the Fall, and why does he name her "Life?" From The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

The ninth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and James Sutton to discuss hen doos, soap opera pubs, bar etiquette 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The eighth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Emilia Bona to discuss dating apps, Edinburgh trips 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the best accent in the UK? Where is Ireland? And which body part has Tom had botoxed? The brilliant Sarah Roberts pops into the flat to talk self tapes, allergies and her love of the Midlands. Sarah Roberts https://www.instagram.com/sarahroberts_69/?hl=en  @SarahRoberts_69  https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahroberts_69 Pappy's - https://www.instagram.com/pappyscomedy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pappysflatshare Support us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/pappysflatshare Find tickets to all our live shows here - https://pappyscomedy.com/live Produced by Connor Hayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is there a snake in the Garden of Eden? It might say as much about the love of God as it does our own journey. From The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

In this episode Mark shares his experience of attending Comic Con Midlands on Saturday, July 11th 2026, including: getting to meet one of idols - actor and musician Peter Capaldi - as well as the amazing actor Evangeline Lilly from the TV show ‘Lost' and an amazing artist by the name of “Cardboard Colin”.

In this episode, we speak with Chris White, President and CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), about the airport's continued transformation and its growing impact on the Midlands. Recent projects include a major terminal energy initiative featuring a solar canopy, microgrid, and battery storage system, a multi-million-dollar expansion of the airport's security checkpoint, and a complete overhaul of food, beverage, and retail offerings with new national brands and upgraded passenger amenities. Chris shares how these investments are positioning CAE for the future while creating a better travel experience for the region.

On this week's Tillage Podcast we chat to James O'Loughlin, an agronomist with Quinns of Baltinglass, for a run down on the harvest so far and what yields and quality are coming in at and the reasons behind it.We also chat straw, Irish grain, rising grain prices, weather and look at the paper.250th competitionNext week we will celebrate the 250th Tillage Podcast. To celebrate we want to hear from you send a voice note with your name, where you listen to the podcast and your favourite moments and guests from the show so far. Send the What's App voice note to 0868366465 or fill out the survey at this link: https://ifj.ie/tillagefuelcomp All voice notes and survey entries will be entered into a draw to win one of three €250 fuel vouchers. The podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen's story is a remarkable example of the American dream—from launching her company in a spare bedroom in 2013 to building one of the Midlands' most respected independent real estate firms while staying true to her family's entrepreneurial roots. In our conversation, she shares why investing in people, preserving community, and giving back have become the foundation of her success—and why those values matter more than ever in today's rapidly changing business landscape.

What if your next tourism experience involved a hot tub on the River Shannon? Shane McCormack shares the story behind one of Athlone's most talked-about attractions and how it's helping draw more visitors to the Midlands. Maryrose Lyons explains how SMEs can embrace AI without breaking the bank, and what a new Google and Bank of Ireland scholarship programme could mean for Irish businesses. Plus, John Finn of The Treasury Hub connects the dots between Middle East conflict, rising oil prices, AI in banking and Budget 2027—revealing why global events matter more than ever to businesses across the Midlands.

Bonus Episode setting the scene for all being well a full length episode during our Autumn season is talking about the Midlands Fringe due to start soon is the lovely Charley McDermott.Charley is a Black Country poet published in BCU, Contemporary Literacy Horizon, SHINE, VERVE, Feast Zine and Speak Volumes Festival anthologies. She led the Zepaniah Forest Poetree Trial, has judged several poetry competitions, placed in Grande Slams, and performed headlines across the Midlands.Her freelancinb spans the arts, environment, and manufacturing, which is reflected in her poetry.She is part of AccessAbility Arts, hosts Sandwell Stanzas, and is currently working for Midlands Fringe.https://www.instagram.com/charley_mwc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyanthian/More about Midlands Fringe can be found at:https://www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/

Our guest today is the writer, columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran. Caitlin talks to Gyles about her unusual childhood in Wolverhampton, homeschooled by a father who was a frustrated rock star and a mother who looked like Mick Jagger. She talks about her parents' sex life and her dreams of escaping the Midlands. Caitlin talks about winning her first journalism prize and writing her first novel at 16. She talks about starting smoking on her first day at Melody Maker and meeting her husband. She talks about having a miscarriage and motherhood. She talks about rewilding her garden and the power of nature to heal and delight. This is a brilliant conversation, full of entertainment, laughter, candour and insight. Our heartfelt thanks to Caitlin for it. Caitlin's new podcast is called Outsiding, and is out now. It's highly recommended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventh episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Emilia Bona and special guest comedian Adam Rowe to discuss poos in pubs, chance night-out meetings, and who to trust with recommendations... 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded for release W/C 6TH JULY 2026 This week we find out about Midlands based film The Janitor, The Fizzogs Quiz Night, Routines and how to thrive with them with Nitro from Gladiators, Bassline Lions share news of their England Anthem and we hear about weight-loss with Asda.

The Wild Hunt has stalked the folklore of Britain and the wider world for centuries, while a ghostly gallery of lone huntsmen continue to haunt the fields and hedgerows.From prehistory to the modern age, Hugh Williams joins me as he follows the ride of the Wild Hunt to the Midlands of England where amid its history, traditions and landscape a host of spectral hunters emerge.Hugh's website and books can be found here:His Facebook Page is here: Thank you to Hugh for joining me! Our Patreon is live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up!Join now for $4 a month!You can also support the show by leaving a review to help spread the word.Don't forget, you can now show your support with our brand new Merchandise shop on Tee-Public!Click here for all the show merch!You can join us on Facebook and Instagram as well.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel!Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.           All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys. Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:  Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun     Outro - Into The Night #HughWilliams #HornOfMercia #HerneTheHunter #TheWildHunt #Mercia #Midlands #Worcester #LadyGodiva #ProcessionsoftheDead #SantaCampana #Germany #Portugal #Canada #UK #Britain #AngloSaxon #Roman #Norman #Shakespeare #MerryWivesofWindsor #HighStrangeness

Part of the Summer 2026 series on "The Garden" from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, South Carolina.

On the afternoon of September 19, 1978, 13-year-old Carl Bridgewater set off on his usual newspaper round through the village of Wordsley in the West Midlands. A quiet, hardworking schoolboy who loved fishing, football and Scouts, Carl had only recently started earning pocket money delivering newspapers after school. With just a handful of deliveries left to make, he arrived at an isolated farmhouse where he was due to leave a paper for the older residents. He never made it home.Carl's murder shocked the UK. Detectives launched one of the largest murder investigations the Midlands had ever seen, chasing hundreds of leads, interviewing members of the criminal underworld, searching rivers for the murder weapon and offering substantial rewards for information. What followed appeared to be a major breakthrough, but the investigation would eventually become one of the most controversial in British criminal justice history.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, we examine the unsolved murder of Carl Bridgewater. We explore Carl's life and the close-knit family he left behind, the events of his final paper round, the huge police investigation that followed, the convictions of the so-called Bridgewater Four, and the extraordinary legal battle that exposed a shocking miscarriage of justice. We also look at the theories that continue to surround the case and ask the question that has remained unanswered for nearly 50 years: who really killed Carl Bridgewater?If you know something about what happened at Yew Tree Farm all those years ago, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, it's never too late to come forward. You can contact Staffordshire Police by calling 101 or pass information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sixth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Josh Sexton to discuss crisp selections in pubs, Gen Z and the rise of the 'old man boozer', 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phew, it's warm out, innit? Thankfully, the hilarious Amy Matthews has brought us a cask-chilled bevy of terrifying taverns and pub poltergeists. From Scotland to Cornwall (via the Midlands), prepare for a legendary lock-in with the lorelads. Amy Matthews is at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour with her new show ‘Definitions of Toast'. Dates and tickets info here. Watch Amy's special ‘I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders' on ITVX. Buy Amy's vinyl ‘Commute With The Foxes' on Monkey Barrel Records. Follow Amy on Instagram @amyfmatthews Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurence Hisee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the LoreFolk at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/loremenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/loremen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check the sweet, sweet merch here... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @loremenpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/loremenpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/loremenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/loremenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grayson and Scottlyn McCullough are the husband-and-wife team behind Lean Kitchen, a rapidly growing healthy meal prep concept in South Carolina. Passionate about health, wellness, and community, they've dedicated themselves to helping people fuel their lives with convenient, nutritious meals. We dive into entrepreneurship, balancing business and family, building a successful brand, and the lessons they've learned while bringing a healthier lifestyle option to the Midlands.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Lean Kitchen, you can find them here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leankitchencola/https://www.instagram.com/scottlyn41/https://www.instagram.com/graysoncu44/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leankitchencola/Website: https://leankitchenco.com/lexington/This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractic: https://www.cfcforhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticThis episode is sponsored by Gallup Design Build: ⁠https://www.gallupdesignbuild.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gallupdesignbuild⁠If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/columbiashottestpodcast/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

From the summer 2026 "Garden" series. The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC. With Pastor Paul White

Mike Switzer interviews Courtney Young, founder of Foresight Communications in Columbia, SC.

The fifth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Mo Stewart to discuss worst pub toilet experiences, music in pubs, Glastonbury, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews This Is England (2006), Shane Meadows' raw, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama starring Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Vicky McClure, Joe Gilgun, Andrew Shim, Rosamund Hanson, and Jack O'Connell.In this episodeRecording outside the man cave in brutal heat, with England playing later and possible background birdsReturning to Shane Meadows after the dads' love for Dead Man's ShoesMeadows writing from lived experience and Shaun Field as a loose version of the young Shane MeadowsThe film's 1983 setting: Falklands aftermath, Thatcher-era mood, working-class Midlands anonymity, and immaculate period detailShaun's grief over his father's death and the brutal school bullying around his clothesThe infamous Mini joke, the playground fight, and Reegs' detour into the real-world Mini passenger recordWoody's gang as surrogate family: underpass tea, derelict-house “hunting”, haircuts, boots, braces, and the gifted Ben ShermanSkinhead culture before the racist takeover: ska, soul, punk, clothes, belonging, and styleSmell, the shed snog, New Romantic fashion, and the very awkward age-gap discussionCombo's entrance from prison and the immediate tonal shift from funny coming-of-age story to something threateningStephen Graham's performance as Combo: vulnerable, pathetic, charismatic, manipulative, racist, and terrifyingCombo gaslighting Woody, exploiting Shaun's Falklands grief, and splitting the gangThe National Front meeting: respectable presentation, simple blame politics, Frank Harper's speaker, and Gadget's “NASHNIL” spellingShaun's corruption under Combo: racist intimidation, the corner-shop robbery, and the stolen language of national prideLol rejecting Combo and the emotional humiliation that turns outward into violenceMilky and Combo bonding over music and roots before Combo's jealousy eruptsThe brutal beating of Milky, Shaun being forced to watch, and Combo's immediate collapse into remorseShaun throwing the St George's flag into the sea as a rejection of the racist version of EnglandThe continuing relevance of the film's politics from 1983 to 2006 to nowStrong recommendations for the follow-up series: This Is England '86, '88, and '90Bad Dads consensusSidey: Strong recommend — sees it as at least a 9/10 and reads the final flag moment as Shaun rejecting the National Front's corrupted version of England.Pete: Strong recommend — praises the film's lived-in authenticity, performances, and the follow-up series; still holds Dead Man's Shoes as a 10/10 comparison point.Reegs: Strongly positive — highlights the bleakness, the current relevance of the racist rhetoric, and Stephen Graham's frighteningly layered work.Cris: Engaged with the period detail, humour, and discomfort of the film's tonal shift, particularly once Combo arrives.Final takeThis Is England begins as a warm, funny, scruffy story about a lonely boy finding friends, then slowly reveals how easily grief and poverty can be weaponised by people offering simple enemies and ugly certainty. It is beautifully observed, brilliantly acted, deeply uncomfortable, and still horribly relevant.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

The Met Office has issued a rare red 'extreme heat' warning for parts of southern England, the Midlands and southern Wales for tomorrow and Thursday with amber warnings already in place more widely in England and Wales. Some fire services are warning of a increased risk of wildfires as temperatures are set to reach the high 30s. It comes just as the government's announced a one hundred million pound investment to help tackle wildfires, to offer better protection for the countryside and rural communities after some truly devastating fires last summer: 2025 broke the record for the number of wild fires reported in the UK. The Fire Chiefs' Council's Wildfire Tactical Advisor tells us the new strategic teams will be trained in skills needed to tackle large scale ferocious blazes, which are becoming more frequent in the UK.Sheep shearing is an international industry and each summer between 50 and 75 professional shearers from overseas take out temporary visas to work with the UK flock. But the government says this is the last year they'll allow that to happen and that the sheep industry needs to train up more home-grown shearers. To cope with the demand, British Wool is laying on extra courses around the country.All this week we are looking at agri-tourism, how farmers are boosting their incomes with everything from farm safaris and events for foodies to the traditional campsite. Today we visit a small hill farm in the Glens of Antrim which has reinvented itself as the venue for heritage events.Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Sarah Swadling

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With increasing pressure on dairy farms to reduce nitrogen inputs whilst maintaining profitability, technologies such as white clover are attracting renewed interest.  But how well does clover perform on heavier type soils that are common across the Border, Midlands and Western region, and how can farmers reduce fertiliser and feed nitrogen inputs without compromising grass growth or milk production? To help answer those questions, James Dunne is joined by Helena Walsh, PhD student with Teagasc, who has been leading a farm systems study at Ballyhaise Agricultural College examining the role of white clover in low nitrogen input grazing systems.  Helena discusses the establishment and performance of clover swards, the impact on pasture and animal production, nitrogen use efficiency, and the practical lessons farmers can take from this work. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

Europeans are braced for a heat wave that could push the mercury beyond 44 C this week, and cost the lives of elderly residents and people with underlying health conditions.欧洲即将迎来一轮极端热浪，本周局部最高气温或将突破 44 摄氏度，老年人以及患有基础病的人群生命安全将受到严重威胁。The heat wave, which is centered on France but that is impacting much of Western Europe, has prompted the French government to put its emergency services and military forces on high alert, with teams ordered to be ready to attack heat-related wildfires.这股热浪核心影响法国，西欧多数地区均遭波及。法国政府已要求各类应急机构与军队进入最高戒备状态，救援队伍随时待命，扑救高温引发的山林野火。The average temperature in France at this time of year ranges between 15 C and 25 C.往年这个时节，法国平均气温仅在 15 至 25 摄氏度之间。The country has also canceled some outdoor sports events, and restricted alcohol availability at a major nationwide music festival on Sunday, over fears people could become dehydrated by drinking beer to stay cool, instead of more appropriate beverages.法国还取消了多项户外体育赛事，并于周日在一场全国大型音乐节上限制酒水售卖。当局担心民众靠喝啤酒消暑，不饮用补水饮品，进而出现脱水症状。The government said restricted alcohol sales will also help "preserve emergency services and allow medics to concentrate on taking care of the most vulnerable".法国政府表示，限制售酒能够减轻急救系统的负担，让医护人员集中精力照料高危易感人群。Around a third of France is the subject of a red health alert that began on Sunday.从周日起，法国约三分之一国土拉响高温红色健康警报。Thermometers were set to hit 40 C on Sunday and edge several degrees higher on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.周日当地气温攀升至 40 摄氏度，周一、周二、周三还会再升高好几度。The uncomfortably hot weather has prompted popular tourist attractions to set up misting stations and drinking-water fountains.持续酷热之下，各大热门景区纷纷增设喷雾降温点与免费饮水喷头。And the extreme weather is also impacting the United Kingdom, which issued an amber extreme heat warning on Sunday for southern England, the Midlands, and much of Wales.极端高温同样席卷英国。该国周日针对英格兰南部、中部以及威尔士大部分地区发布高温预警。The UK's Met Office said temperatures could hit 36 C or 37 C on Monday and Tuesday. The average temperature in the country at this time of year is between 14.5 C and 15.5 C.英国气象局预测，周一、周二最高气温可达 36 至 37 摄氏度；而当地往年同期平均气温仅 14.5 至 15.5 摄氏度。Italy has also issued what it calls "red flags" for eight of its cities in northern and central parts of the country. Temperatures in those red flag zones are expected to be in the high 30s.意大利也给本国中北部八座城市发布高温 “红旗预警”，预警区域气温预计将逼近 40 摄氏度。The European heatwave is likely to trigger a strong demand for energy — as people crank up their air conditioning units — and lead to water shortages and transport disruption.这轮欧洲热浪会促使居民大量开启空调，电力需求激增，同时还会造成供水短缺、交通运行受阻等一系列问题。The World Health Organization's Europe office said this month that more than 200,000 people have died across the continent from heat-related causes during the past four years, with most of the fatalities entirely preventable.世界卫生组织欧洲区域办事处本月发布消息，过去四年欧洲已有超 20 万人死于高温相关疾病，其中绝大多数死亡事故本可以避免。The WHO urged people to avoid swimming in lakes and rivers that they are unfamiliar with, or that do not have organized swimming areas, because many deaths were caused by people jumping into dangerous bodies of water.世卫组织提醒民众，不要在陌生河湖或是无正规游泳区域的水域下水，许多人都是因贸然跳入危险水域溺水身亡。The WHO also called on governments and employers to offer people respite from the heat and additional breaks or flexible shifts that ensure workers can stay out of the midday sun.世卫组织同时呼吁各国政府和企业设立避暑场所，增加休息时长、实行弹性排班，避免劳动者在正午烈日下作业。Weather experts have said heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent and intense because of human-induced climate change.气象专家指出，受人类活动引发的气候变化影响，热浪发生的频次越来越高，极端程度也持续加剧。mercury /ˈmɜːkjəri/n. 气温；水银vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/adj. 易受伤害的，体质虚弱的disruption /dɪsˈrʌpʃn/n. 中断，扰乱respite /ˈrespaɪt/n. 喘息，短暂缓解

The fourth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded at The Grapes in Sheffield, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Martin Fitzgerald to discuss snooker, Sheffield bands, the annoyance of kids in pubs, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clare meets Marlon Patrice for a walk up The Wrekin in Shropshire. Marlon is the founder of We Go Outside Too, a community organisation he created in Birmingham after the death of his 17 year old son who was killed by knife violence. In the aftermath of this loss, Marlon turned to nature as a way to cope with the overwhelming grief. He soon recognised how powerful these experiences could be for others who lacked access to green spaces. What began as a personal lifeline grew into the group he runs which takes people of colour into the outdoors.Clare met Marlon and his group in The Wrekin car park, postcode TF6 5BH. It's a famous hill in the region, so much so that ‘around the Wrekin' is a Midlands expression meaning ‘around the houses'. Joining them was Tanya Matthews who led the group in a silent-disco style warm up, and a breathwork meditation session on the summit.Presenter: Clare Balding Producer for BBC Studios: Karen Gregor

How are independent physician practices adapting as employers take a more active role in shaping healthcare decisions and costs? Hosts Heather and Matthew welcome AnnMargaret McCraw, CEO of Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, to discuss her insights into the challenges facing independent practices, including declining reimbursement, rising costs, and increased organizational consolidation. We also explore how employer-driven programs like surgical carve-outs and centers of excellence are reshaping patient choice and provider dynamics. Tune in for a look at how private practices are navigating change and positioning themselves to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

Alright guys, Mark here taking a break from the roasting of modern life, with an urgent recommendation: We need to address a massive, universal crisis that is currently destroying our collective sanity...our completely broken sleep schedules. Let's be honest, if you find it difficult nodding off at night, or if you spend your 3:00 AM hours staring blankly at the ceiling overanalyzing a text message you sent in 2018, you need a serious intervention. That is why I am highly recommending you look up GoLoud's latest original stream - GoLoud Sleep Sounds.This is a pragmatically designed tool featuring a calming collection of immersive, 10-hour soundscapes carefully tailored for anyone looking for a calmer, healthier bedtime routine. The best part? There is absolutely no talking, no narrative stories to engage your overthinking brain, and crucially, zero commercial ads to wake you up in a sweat halfway through the night. Instead, it utilizes the ambient sounds of some of Ireland's most scenic spots to anchor your mind—transporting you to Curracloe Beach in spring, Howth Harbour at sunset, the Midlands on a stormy night, the Wicklow Mountains in winter, or the quiet stillness of Dublin after dark. The long-form, entirely uninterrupted audio is designed specifically to create a soothing environment that can be played through the night or used as a calming backdrop during moments of rest and relaxation. Do something smart for your mental health tonight. Head over to the GoLoud app or wherever you listen to your podcasts, find GoLoud Sleep Sounds, press play, put the phone down, and let it do the rest.Have a listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/033wsfw3b3SrnBby4xyZhf?si=8e80d7d9e4d24483

Something a little bit different now. I want to share a gentle, deeply comforting new resource with you all. We know that for so many carrying the weight of loss, the hardest part of the day comes when the rest of the world goes completely quiet. In those late-night hours, sleep can feel entirely out of reach as thoughts begin to crowd in. If you find it difficult nodding off, or just want to relax to the ambient sounds of some of Ireland's most scenic spots, I want to guide you toward GoLoud's latest original stream—GoLoud Sleep Sounds.This beautifully minded series is a calming collection of immersive 10-hour soundscapes, carefully tailored for anyone looking for a calmer bedtime routine. The long-form, uninterrupted audio is designed specifically to create a soothing, safe environment that can be played through the night or as a comforting backdrop during moments of rest and relaxation. There is no talking, no narrative stories to engage your mind, and absolutely no advertisements to disrupt you. Instead, Sleep Sounds gently transports you away from your worries to peaceful settings across the country—from Curracloe Beach in spring and Howth Harbour at sunset, to the Midlands on a stormy night, the Wicklow Mountains in winter, and the quiet stillness of Dublin after dark. It provides a steady acoustic sanctuary so you can finally switch off your mind and rest. GoLoud Sleep Sounds is available now on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts. Simply press play, put the phone down, and let it do the rest.Check it out here:https://open.spotify.com/show/033wsfw3b3SrnBby4xyZhf?si=bc54786895cf410e

In October 2020, a series of brutal murders shocked the Midlands and sparked one of the region's largest manhunts. When Julie Williams reported her son David missing, she could not have known she would become one of Anthony Russell's victims. Within days, Julie and David were dead, and Russell was on the run.As police closed in, he continued a violent trail of robbery, assault and murder across Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. His final victim was Nicole McGregor, a 31 year old woman who was eighteen weeks pregnant when she was raped and killed. In this episode of Blood Ties,Geoffrey and Molly Wansell examine the life and crimes of Anthony Russell, the devastating impact on the families left behind, and the police investigation that brought one of Britain's most dangerous killers to justice.CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram:@bloodtiespodcastEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastPlease complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Genesis 2 Creation account tells us that the Lord planted a Garden, and that there were things God would not do without man. How awesome to know we are important to God's plan! Also, how amazing is it that God made sure the Garden was pleasing to the eye? What does this say about the importance of beauty? From The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, South Carolina.

Matt Kay is a Cape Town-based photographer who came up through photojournalism, spent formative years on a Texas ranch with a Pulitzer Prize winner he didn't know was a Pulitzer Prize winner, and has spent the better part of two decades thinking seriously about what photography is actually for.In this episode, we get into why a photograph is never real, the collapse of photojournalism and how weddings filled the gap financially, why the boudoir work is less about taking saucy pictures and more about giving someone permission to be seen, and how the saturation of imagery has made it almost impossible for a single photograph to change anything anymore. We also get into snake catching clubs, growing up in the Midlands, and a yellow-billed kite named Napoleon. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded in Nottingham, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Martin Fitzgerald to discuss the local pub scene, Indian restaurants, students, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailEpisode SummaryGuests: Zac Curtis (Innovation Lead for NextGen Home at E.ON) & Chris Bernkopf (CEO of Podero)How do you scale residential Energy as a Service (EaaS) without upfront capital? E.ON and Podero's 18-home Midlands pilot demonstrates that combining automated zero-upfront multi-asset orchestration (heat pumps, solar PV, batteries, and EV chargers) into a single 10-year fixed tariff wrapper can achieve a +56 Net Promoter Score and stable household comfort. However, scaling this model to a broader target market of 680,000 homes depends entirely on overcoming physical installation bottlenecks, correcting widespread heat pump commissioning errors, and transitioning manufacturer software platforms from standalone thermodynamic efficiency (COP) toward predictive, time-of-use cost-curve steering.Technical Insights1. The Financial Architecture of Energy as a Service (EaaS)The core financial barrier to residential grid decarbonisation is the high upfront capital cost of low-carbon assets.The E.ON NextGen Home pilot addresses this by completely eliminating initial capital expenditure for the consumer. All hardware—including Vaillant heat pumps, SolarEdge solar arrays, and home batteries—is deployed at zero upfront cost.The asset capital paydown is amortised over a 10-year term and embedded directly into a stable, single monthly fixed tariff wrapper.To mitigate risk when a homeowner relocates during the contract term, the asset value is transferred to the property valuation. The incoming buyer inherits an optimised, low-operational-bill home with the initial capital pay-down effectively cleared through the house sale.Following the 18-home proof of concept, E.ON is planning a proactive call for entries to scale up to a representative sample of over 300 homes. This next phase will target specific home archetypes and a diverse mix of consumer behaviours to stress-test the model's mass-market viability.2. Multi-Asset Software Orchestration vs. Standalone COPTraditional heating controls are built to maximise standalone thermodynamic efficiency (COP).In modern dynamic, time-of-use energy systems where wholesale electricity pricing fluctuates sharply between midday and evening peaks, maximising standalone efficiency is an outdated metric.To generate true running-cost savings, Podero's platform bypasses physical gateways to communicate via cloud APIs directly with the assets every few minutes.The software engine shifts focus toward predictive cost-curve steering by calculating the exact building energy deficits and the specific thermal deferral capacity (the duration a building envelope can safely delay or store heat load without dropping interior comfort).3. Supply Chain Quality and "Unconscious Incompetence"The deployment of automated multi-asset steering lives or dies on physical installation quality.A significant portion of the UK installation supply chain suffers from unconscious incompetence—well-meaning installers who lack the specific expertise required for low-carbon engineering.Common field errors, such as incorrect heat pump commissioning, frequently cause internal backup electric immersion heating rods to run continuously, driving up electricity consumption.Additionally, the transition of the UK heating industry into a fragmented landscape of self-employed sole traders complicates the rapid dissemination of best practices. Overcoming this requires a strict, synchronised "waterfall" installation process to handle complex asset interdependencies over a tight five-day window.4. Expanding Beyond Air-to-Water ArchetypesTo scale the EaaS framework past the initial pilot phase toward a representative market sample of 300+ homes, utilities must look beyond standard air-to-water heat pump systems.To accommodate tight mid-terraced houses and flats where external space or pipework disruption prevents traditional setups, the pilot is actively evaluating alternative low-carbon technologies.This includes compact, single-room heat pump configurations operating without external units, localised infrared matting, low-electricity radiant solutions, and smart electric boilers dedicated to domestic hot water (DHW) production.Industry Resources & LinksHost Profile: Nathan Gambling, Head of Technical Education at BetaTeach and host of the BetaTalk podcast. Referenced Data Expert: Mick Wall (Sheffield University), field data analyst tracking "The Holy Trinity" of integrated heat pump, battery, and solar performance telemetry. Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Barra has sent in another twisted "would you rather" question, which Neil poses to Dave.New full episodes every Thursday.Bonus mini-eps on Sundays and Tuesdays.To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Diarmuid O'BrienMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Chapter 55 of Soul of the Fire, Richard dives into the narcissistic journals of Joseph Ander, ultimately discovering the dark, true meaning behind the "Dominie Dirtch". Meanwhile, a tense conversation leads Kahlan to confess a massive, heartbreaking secret to Du Chaillu that she intends to keep from Richard at all costs. Finally, as Richard delivers an inspiring speech to the Westbrook crowd about the importance of education, Dalton Campbell plots drastic fear-mongering measures from the shadows to control the upcoming vote.Grab a Gingerbread Bean Flicker blonde ale and join Jade and Nate as they break down all the tension!Connect with us!Write in your journey books to podcastatt@gmail.comFind us on any of our social meads!Facebook.com/PodcastATTInstagram.com/PodcastATTPatreon - Support the podcast directly and hear exclusive content at Patreon.com/PodcastATT, where every tier is a happy tear!See ya real soon!

Mike Switzer interviews Tim Staroba, east division president at XPO in West Columbia, SC.

The second episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Adam Melia to discuss pub table etiquette, men's shoes, Kate Bush, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

On the sidelines of the KZN Tourism and Film Authority’s winter escape in the Midlands, Clement Manyathela speaks to the entity’s CEO to understand the purpose of the escape and its aim. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela hosts Tegan Peacock, the Manager of the Midlands Meander Association to understand the work of the association in selling the Midlands as a tourist destination. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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

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.