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The Redmen TV - Liverpool FC Podcast
Champions League Draw 2026/27 | LIVERPOOL FAN REACTION

The Redmen TV - Liverpool FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 54:35


Chris and Dan are here to react to the Champions League Draw as Liverpool find out their 8 opponents for the 2026/27 league phase.Win DAILY PRIZES from as little as 99p on OOOSCH.CO.UKUse code REDMEN for 20% off PLAY to WIN: https://www.ooosch.co.uk/product/mystery-box-instant-scratch?utm_source=redmen_tv&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=mystery_box_instant_scratch&utm_content=redmen_tv_promoLiverpool John Lennon Airport connects the North West and North Wales with more than 70 destinations direct across Europe and North Africa. Visit LiverpoolAirport.com for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racecourse Ramble

In this episode, Matt is joined by Richie and Chay Long to look ahead to Wrexham AFC's next Championship test as they travel to face Watford.The lads look ahead to tomorrow's Championship clash, discussing the latest Wrexham team news, the opposition, key players, what Wrexham need to improve on and how the Reds could approach another big league test. We also look at the latest transfer news and rumours and whether there is more business to be done before the transfer window closes.Can Wrexham come away from Vicarage Road with another big result? What should we expect from Watford? And who could make the difference for the Reds?⚽ Topics in this episode

Ghost Huns
EP195: Tarot, Wine & Seaside

Ghost Huns

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 54:35


This week we are talking TAX ANXIETY. It's a thing. We are scared of jail and spreadsheets are fit. We sing Hannah's BF Adam's praises - god bless him for helping us huns.  In other news, some SCARY BOOK reccoes: 1) Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix 2) Night Babies by Lucie McKnight Hardy 3) My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix  4) Scuttler's Cove by David Barnett 5) Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker 6) The Girls by John Bowen 7) The Hill in the Dark Grove by Liam Higginson  Less scary:  8) The Aisling Series (comedy read) by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen 9) A Bigger Life by Louise O'Neill 10) Night Swimmers by Roisin Maguire Anyhoo - this week is CREEP OF THE WEEK SPECIAL cos you huns are haunted as hell. These stories you're sending in get scarier and scarier... Let's get into it.  Story 1) Hannah reads tale from Izzy - we go on a medium weekend retreat in Norfolk.  Story 2) Suzie has a story called 'Nightshift at 3A' - we're off to a care home in Southend - room 3A is empty...  Story 3) Hannah has a story from Lucy - let's go to North Wales - does she have an attachment? Did Joey save her life? Story 4) Suzie reads a final tale from Bex called "The terrifying reason I broke up with a cleaning client...", this is fully horrifying.  Thank yew huns for sending us your stories, we love them and we love YOU. xoxoxox  Got a story? Send it to ghosthunspod@gmail.com  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns MERCH IS HERE: https://ghosthuns.co.uk/ HALLOWEEN 2026 TIX HERE: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/ghost-huns---live-from-cheerful-earful-11-oct-2026-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doc's Dumb Dumb of the Day
Who Knew The Grim Reaper's First Name Is Leon?

Doc's Dumb Dumb of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 1:35


Leon Gillespie was arrested back in June after dressing up as the Grim Reaper, scythe and all, climbing onto the roof of a hospital in North Wales, and just standing up there staring at people. Creepy? A little. Funny? Kind of. Illegal? Yes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writers on Writing
Liam Higginson, author of THE HILL IN THE DARK GROVE

Writers on Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 56:55


Debut Welsh author Liam Higginson has written an atmospheric, psychologically suspenseful, creepy novels told in gorgeous literary prose. It's also steeped in Welsh mythology and tradition but manages to also grapple with contemporary issues. The Hill in the Dark Grove will keep you up at night, whether you're compulsively turning the pages or you can't sleep after what you've just read. Liam was born and raised in the deepest hinterlands of rural North Wales. Before writing this knockout novel, he was an extremely bored accountant, helped out at a B & B in a French watermill, ran errands for the CEO of a large consultancy firm, spent lockdown in an empty holiday cottage while a herd of goats took over the town, and now works with his wife at Llandudno Pier. The Hill in the Dark Grove gives us much to dissect as writers. Bringing place to life. Writing effective suspense and how to leverage the reader's rich imagination to do a lot of work for you. Managing time and backstory. Grappling with contemporary issues like wealth inequality and our housing crisis in the context of ancient mythology, and so much more. He also shares his unconventional but brillant approach for teaching himself to write. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. (Recorded on July 30, 2026) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)  

Racecourse Ramble

Matt reacts to the latest Wrexham AFC transfer news as the club closes in on Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a reported £8m deal.We take a closer look at Patterson's career at Sunderland, his 2025/26 loan spell at Millwall and his Championship experience, as well as what he could bring to Wrexham AFC.We also discuss the current goalkeeping situation, including Arthur Okonkwo and Danny Ward, where Patterson could fit into Phil Parkinson's plans and what Sunderland supporters make of the goalkeeper.With the transfer window still open, we also look at Wrexham's wider squad needs and whether more defensive reinforcements could be on the way.Is Anthony Patterson the goalkeeper Wrexham need? Is the reported £8m fee good value? And what other business could Wrexham AFC do before the transfer window closes?

Earth Ancients
Hugh Evans: The Origins of the Zodiac

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 90:04 Transcription Available


The Origin of the Zodiac has been rediscovered in Gwynedd, North Wales.Thousands of years older than the Babylonian and Egyptian zodiacs, perhaps even older than Gobekli Tepe, the features on the ground in North Wales actually determined the choice of stars for the constellations in the heavens above.In rediscovering the origin of the modern constellations, so too has been rediscovered the 'cipher' connecting the history of the world we know and understand, to the pre-history world of myth and mystery.If true, the Star Maps of Gwynedd may change everything we believe about our recent history.Hundreds of hours of painstaking research, hieroglyph interpretation and language translation identify all the features of the present zodiac and circumpolar constellations across the land features of Gwynedd. This information is presented in maps of the ground and star maps correlated with the same in the night sky above. The myth is explained and retranslated, as are the landmarks and the corresponding astrological icons associated with each of the signs of the zodiac.Prepare for a journey across the heavens and back in time, crossing into the world that existed before the Great Flood.Hugh Evans studied Astrophysics at university, graduated in aeronautical engineering, subsequently qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He now applies his scientific interest, engineering rigor and professional scrutiny to a lifelong passion for history and the stars; offering a new perspective and rediscovering the story of the ancients. Hugh has invested thousands of hours of painstaking research, site visits, hieroglyph interpretation and language translation to identify all the features of the present zodiac and circumpolar constellations across the land features of Gwynedd, North Wales. Thousands of years older than the Babylonian and Egyptian zodiacs, perhaps even older than Göbekli Tepe, the features on the ground in North Wales actually determined the choice of stars for the constellations in the heavens above. He is the author of The Origins of the Zodiac, Cadair Idris and the Star Maps of Gwynedd.https://originofthezodiac.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

DeHuff Uncensored
Little Debbie on Black Market

DeHuff Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 33:25


DeHuff's studio is under construction due to a water leak.A North Wales man dressed as the Grim Reaper was arrested for staring at patients from the hospital roof.Class Soiree Steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida, is offering diners nude dining on the first Monday of every month.Little Debbie delivery truck driver in Pennsylvania was charged with a $17,000 fraud scheme for selling his cargo at flea markets.A New Zealand politician is under fire after joining a high-stakes meeting from a bathroom, her laundry clearly visible in the background. DeHuff defends her.

Seeing Red A UK True Crime Podcast
Trevaline Evans: Vanished Without a Trace | Theories, Clues & The Mystery That Endures

Seeing Red A UK True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 64:23


On a seemingly ordinary day in June 1990, 52-year-old Trevaline Evans stepped out of her antiques shop in the picturesque North Wales town of Llangollen... and was never seen again. More than three decades later, despite renewed investigations, arrests and countless theories, nobody knows what became of her.In this episode, we trace the days leading up to Trevaline's disappearance, examine the key evidence, revisit the mysterious sightings that have fuelled speculation for years, and ask the question that has haunted investigators ever since: what really happened to Trevaline Evans?It's a case that sparked one of our most in-depth discussions in a long time, as we explore the competing theories, challenge each other's thinking and try to make sense of a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. What do you think happened to Trevaline Evans?Check out Mark's new podcast - Dead Famous!http://www.youtube.com/@seeingredtruecrimepodcastwww.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.seeingredpodcast.co.ukTheme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast
Trevaline Evans: Vanished Without a Trace | Theories, Clues & The Mystery That Endures

Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 64:23


On a seemingly ordinary day in June 1990, 52-year-old Trevaline Evans stepped out of her antiques shop in the picturesque North Wales town of Llangollen... and was never seen again. More than three decades later, despite renewed investigations, arrests and countless theories, nobody knows what became of her.In this episode, we trace the days leading up to Trevaline's disappearance, examine the key evidence, revisit the mysterious sightings that have fuelled speculation for years, and ask the question that has haunted investigators ever since: what really happened to Trevaline Evans?It's a case that sparked one of our most in-depth discussions in a long time, as we explore the competing theories, challenge each other's thinking and try to make sense of a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. What do you think happened to Trevaline Evans?Check out Mark's new podcast - Dead Famous!http://www.youtube.com/@seeingredtruecrimepodcastwww.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.seeingredpodcast.co.ukTheme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History Of European Theatre
Lighting the Indoor Theatre: A Conversation with Nic Brownlee

The History Of European Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 52:54


Episode 227One of the questions that immediately arises when we consider the indoor theatres is how they were lit, although there are also many other questions about how performing indoors was informed by the experience of the touring companies and how it changed the nature of playing itself.Very early in my journey through Shakespeare for the podcast I met Nic Brownlee who was then in the throes of completing his study into indoor theatre lighting, so the idea for this episode has been on my mind for a long time and I'm pleased that now Nic has finished his study I can bring you this discussion at an appropriate moment in the podcast timeline. Nic Brownlie recently graduated with a PhD from the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham, completing a thesis focused on the effects of candlelight at Shakespeare's Blackfriars playhouse. Nic currently runs the A Place to Write retreat centre in North Wales with his wife, Wendy, where they offer annual Shakespeare retreats exploring different genres of Shakespeare's plays. In a varied prior career, he completed an English degree at the University of Hull, trained at Mountview Theatre School in London, and worked as an actor, theatre director and stage lighting designer for many years, including managing his own educational Shakespeare company. He has taught acting, stage lighting, and English Literature in a variety of educational settings, from secondary schools to higher education establishments, and he is currently working on a series of academic articles and a book detailing his research into Shakespeare's late plays.I first met Nic when I attended a three day retreat at ‘A Place to Write' where we read and watched and discussed three Shakespeare comedies, among other things, so I can personally recommend the work he and Wendy are doing there. I talked to Nic over a zoom call from A Place To Write where he was somewhere between guests Breakfasts and planning his next play sessions and opened out conversation asking about how ‘A Place To Write' came to be.Find details for 'A Place To Write' Shakespeare and writing retreats at: www.aplacetowrite.co.ukSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpYou can find an advertisement free version of the latest podcast episodes by joining on Patreon at the lowest paid tier level – that's for just £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Persons Unknown
Peggy Goodman (Missing Person) and Myfanwy Jones (Unresolved Murder)

Persons Unknown

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 35:18 Transcription Available


Peggy Goodman was 81-years-old when she vanished without trace from the Welsh-speaking town of Corwen, North Wales. The widow was last seen at a local shop shortly before Christmas 1982. Despite extensive searches in the local area and inquiries that stretched across the UK and abroad, Peggy has never been found. Almost exactly two years later, another woman from Corwen disappeared. 49-year-old Myfanwy Jones never arrived home after leaving her friend's house on January 4th 1985. Five months later, her decomposed body was found buried on a remote farm near Lake Bala, 15 miles from Corwen. An inquest followed, which found that Myfanwy had been murdered by person or persons unknown. Sources for the episode can be found hereSupport the showFollow  Persons Unknown:  Instagram and FacebookEmail: personsunknownpod@gmail.comWebsite with Transcripts:https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com/

British Canoeing Coaching Podcast
S7 Ep12 Canoe and Kayak - Momentum, Angles, Trim and Edge with Ollie Sandeman

British Canoeing Coaching Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 34:33


In this episode of the Coaching Podcast your host, Georgina Maxwell, talks with Ollie Sandeman. Ollie brings over twenty years of industry experience to every trip and coaching session.  Ollie has worked extensively as a freelance paddlesport coach, guide, and Paddle UK provider for multiple organisations across the UK. He also spent 15 months living and working in New Zealand, where he safety kayaked and ran an ecological kayak tour company. Living on the West Coast of the South Island gave Ollie access to some of the best white water New Zealand has to offer, right on his doorstep. Ollie has also paddled extensively throughout Wales, Scotland, the French Alps, and in Sweden and Italy. He has led multiple canoe expeditions into the Canadian Wilderness. Ollie believes it is essential for any coach to remain active and passionate. He regularly pushes his personal development on the amazing white water of North Wales, taking annual, personal canoe expeditions in Scotland, and is always seeking the next challenge. Ollie founded the ‘Sandeman Canoe Company' in 2019 and although taking a two-year break to serve as the Head of Paddlesports at Plas y Brenin, he eventually returned to where his heart lies: running the Sandeman Canoe Company. To download the transcript for this episode click here.

At Your Service - Manx Radio
It's over 26 years old - but the message is fresh, relevant - and powerful. Listen here!

At Your Service - Manx Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 29:46


Recorded 26 years ago - still relevant today - Rev'd David Adam, author and former Vicar of Lindisfarne - Holy Island - finds a huge mesage in just one verse of St Patrick's Breastplate - and modern-day pilgrim Richard Littledale shares some thoughts inspired by the hills of North Wales, as he prepares to walk the ancient pilgrim route - the Camino de Santiago - plus music and another packed notice board.

Fearless in Devotion
Episode 343 - Sleepless in NYC: Wrexham v Liverpool Reaction & New Signing Joins

Fearless in Devotion

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 30:38


A tired and emotional Andy checks in from New York City to chat to Liam about Wrexham's high-profile pre-season friendly against Liverpool at Yankee Stadium.We dive deep into all the big talking points from the Big Apple and back home in North Wales, including:Yankee Stadium Showdown: Breaking down the action and performance against Liverpool.New Signing In: Wing-back Danny Imray arrives on a permanent deal from Crystal Palace - what does he bring to Phil Parkinson's side?Kit Launch Debates: The new home kit makes its grand entrance in NYC. Why did it get a glowing reception across the pond, but a far colder reaction back home?Transfer Rumour Mill: Addressing the gossip linking Arthur Okonkwo with a surprise move to Derby County.Andy's NYC Shenanigans: Live nights, fan meet-ups and the inevitable chaos of singing about sheep on a packed NYC subway car.All that plus the usual banter and reaction on this week's episode of Fearless in Devotion!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineGet your August FiD live night tickets here: https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/fearless-in-devotion-live-podcast-night-13th-augustCheck out our new website: fidpodcast.comTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farming Today
24/07/26: Drought declared in North Wales, investing in water security, river pollution in Pembrokeshire.

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 13:45


July is on course to be the driest in Wales for almost 190 years. It means that North Wales and the Upper Severn catchment are the first areas in the UK to be declared officially in drought, this year. So far this month they've seen less than two per cent of the usual rainfall. Natural Resources Wales says river levels are approaching all time lows after a series of back-to-back heatwaves, with impacts on wildlife and soil. In South East England, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been moved into 'prolonged dry weather' status which is one step away from drought. That won't be news to farmers and growers in the area where some veg businesses are already investing to adapt to the 'new normal'. Barfoots grow broccoli and sweetcorn, amongst a long list of crops, for the supermarkets. The company's spent a million pounds on a new reservoir, at its farm near Chichester, which holds 28 million gallons of rain water supplemented by recycled treated water from their factory. Barfoots Commercial Director tells us the company is looking at building more reservoirs to store winter rainfall, to use in increasingly hot and dry summers.Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems and could save themselves money in the process, according to a new study. The eastern and western Cleddau rivers in Pembrokeshire flow through farmland which produces as much as 25% of Wales' milk. Researchers from Lancaster University found the area's farms were buying in more fertiliser and processed animal feed than needed, causing a build-up of phosphorus in the soil and polluting waterways. Now dairy farmers are working out their "nutrient footprint" to help tackle the problem.Presenter: Charlotte Smith Producer: Sarah Swadling

Anglotopia Podcast
BritRail 101: The Definitive Guide to Train Travel in Britain for Visitors with Expert Tim Roebuck

Anglotopia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 58:26


In this sponsored episode of the Anglotopia Podcast — brought to you by ACP Rail and BritRail — Jonathan Thomas sits down with Tim Roebuck, a man who has spent his entire career in rail travel: station manager, head of BritRail Travel International in New York, senior VP at ACP Rail for 25 years, and one of the most knowledgeable people alive on the subject of getting around Britain by train. This is the episode Jonathan has wanted to make for a long time — a complete, practical, friendly guide to understanding and using the BritRail Pass, demystifying the network for international visitors, and unlocking the kind of trip most Americans never imagine is possible. They cover the history of British Rail and the coming Great British Railways rebrand, how London's multiple terminal stations work, the game-changing Elizabeth line, the best scenic routes in the country (from the East Coast Main Line's North Sea coastal run to the Far North Line to Wick and Thurso), how train ticket types actually work and why the BritRail Pass cuts through all the confusion, the difference between a consecutive and a flexi pass, what the pass does and doesn't cover, seat reservations, luggage tips, apps to use, and Tim's all-time favorite rail journey. Plus: a giveaway. To celebrate this episode, Anglotopia and ACP Rail are giving away a first-class BritRail four-day flexi pass. Enter at anglotopia.net/britrail. Giveaway closes August 15th. Links Sponsor ACP Rail — Buy Your BritRail Pass BritRail Pass Options & Map

Vita Poetica Journal
Carnac Dawn by Alison Lock

Vita Poetica Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 13:35


Alison Lock reads her essay "Carnac Dawn" from our Summer 2026 issue.Alison Lock is a poet and short fiction writer whose work explores the meeting of inner life and landscape, seeking the spiritual within everyday experience. Her poetic sequence “Lure” was broadcast on BBC Radio 3. She has published several collections and pamphlets, most recently Thrift (Palewell Press, 2024). A trained facilitator of Life Writing for Transformation, she lives in North Wales and leads Poetry for Wellbeing sessions.

Fearless in Devotion
Episode 340 - Steve Nickson To Wrexham: What Newcastle's Head of Recruitment REALLY Brings!

Fearless in Devotion

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 26:39


With Newcastle's former head of recruitment, Steve Nickson, officially starting as Wrexham's new sporting director on September 2, Andy and Liam sit down with Newcastle Chronicle reporter Lee Ryder to get the full inside scoop!In this episode, we dig into:The Move: Why Nickson is swapping St James' Park for North Wales.The Job: What a sporting director actually does day-to-day.Power Dynamics: How Nickson will collaborate with Phil Parkinson - and who gets the final say on transfers.Behind the Scenes: Is he already pulling strings on Wrexham deals behind closed doors?Track Record: The biggest Newcastle signings Nickson helped pull off.Bonus Story: Lee's take on the Wrexham project, plus the time he accidentally got trapped in our away end!Have your say: Is Steve Nickson the missing piece in Wrexham's Premier League ambition? How do you see him fitting in alongside Parky?Don't forget to follow, rate, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineCheck out our new website: fidpodcast.comGet your New York City FiD tour tickets here: https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/new-york-event-fearless-in-devotion-on-tour-28th-julyTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookylicious
Bookylicious Series 5 Episode 8 - Shirley Jackson and The Haunting of Hill House

Bookylicious

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 57:36


In this episode Gwyn and Paul are joined by Sarah to talk about Shirley Jackson and her masterwork 'The Haunting of Hill House'. The conversation leads to discussion of Shirley Jackson and her deliciously creepy other works and to so much more as this bookshelf of some of the books mentioned shows https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/bookylicious-series-5-episode-8-shirley-jackson-and-the-haunting-of-hill-house?&new-list-page=true&bkshp-astro=tHere is a link to the stage version at Theatr Clwyd in Mold in October in case you feel like a trip to North Wales https://www.theatrclwyd.com/event/the-haunting-of-hill-house The Haunting of Hill House has been filmed twice as 'The Haunting' in 1963 and again in 1999. There is also a new Netflix series which is perhaps slightly less faithful to the novel.

Ransom Note
PREMIERE: SDF - Policeman [Vitamins]

Ransom Note

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 7:34


SDF returns after two years away with a low-slung stomper, mixed and retweaked by Toby Tobias… In a corner of Wales, where the sea meets the road, there's a Policeman who's bent over a rather small load. Adam, Oliver, Lucy, SDF by their name, caught him twice over on some CCTV frame. Toby Tobias came round with his knobs and his skill, Retweaked and resparkled, and steadied the till, while Crooked Man Barratt, all Parrot and jazz, sent the same crooked cop for a sun-kissed jazz razz. There's a Single Edit too, for those short on time, and a Jazz Police calling somewhere down the line, the sickness at the top, so the old saying goes, runs all the way down to the Policeman's toes. So spin either version, the club one or the dream. On VITS009, nothing's quite what it seems. A tale of corruption, small-scale, none too grand, dedicated with love to the memory of a friend. We're premiering SDF's low slung stomper “Policeman,” reworked by London producer Toby Tobias (Alphonse). SDF's first new material in two years, with Adam Parkinson (Dane Law), Oliver Marchant (RKB Vitesse) and Lucy Whalley telling a two-part small-town crime story about police corruption in North Wales, this time with Tobias on mix and extra production duties, The track stays on the darker road: machinery and mantras riding towards trouble suspended somewhere between a club track and a dubby dream. Crooked Man (aka All Seeing I and Sweet Exorcist) also on remix duties. The release is dedicated to the memory of JD Twitch. Out Friday, July 17, 2026. Buy here: https://vitamin-concept.bandcamp.com/album/policeman-crooked-man-remix

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast Podcast
Data Before Drilling: Revitalising the Paris Mountain Project with Anglesey Mining

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 40:51


In this episode, we chat to Andrew Fulton and Jim Williams of Anglesey Mining, an AIM listed mineral exploration and development company focus on advancing the Parys Mountain poly-metallic project on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Andrew has built a career leading mining operations, developing projects and turning technical challenges into practical solutions. Now, he's helping shape the next chapter of Parys Mountain with Jim Williams, where the focus is on taking a disciplined, technically driven approach to unlocking the project's potential. In this episode, we explore why understanding geology comes before drilling, how decades of historical data can reduce risk, the role of modern technology in project development, and why leadership, community engagement and strong technical foundations are critical to building successful mining projects in today's industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Following a comprehensive corporate restructuring and recapitalisation, Anglesey Mining has shifted its primary focus to advancing the Paris Mountain polymetallic project in North Wales. The management team is strategically prioritising a thorough analysis of decades of historical geological data to ensure every future drilling dollar answers a specific technical question. Anglesey Mining defines responsible mining as building trust by consistently meeting the exact expectations set for investors, regulatory bodies, and local communities. The UK mining industry is experiencing a notable resurgence, driven by the government's critical mineral strategy to secure domestic supply chains for essential metals like copper and zinc. BEST MOMENTS "The focus is taking on a disciplined, technical-driven approach to unlocking the project's potential."  "Right now, I don't think we need to immediately grow the resource. We need to grow confidence into actually where we're going to target to build this mine."  "Responsible mining is about meeting the expectations that we've set."  "Technology doesn't replace geology, it enhances it." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ GUEST RESOURCES https://www.angleseymining.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/anglesey-mining-plc/ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

The Gary House Podcast
Balck Sheep Podcast Ep 1

The Gary House Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 30:12


Huw has some exciting updates for trail running and events in North Wales! Enter an event https://beautifullybrutal.co.uk/For more info and to enter our events go here https://beautifullybrutal.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pursuit of the Paranormal
Exploring the Haunting Tales of the Talacre Arms in Hollywell

Pursuit of the Paranormal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 5:33 Transcription Available


This episode delves into the intriguing world of the Talika Arms, a pub situated in Hollywell, North Wales, which has garnered attention for its documented paranormal activity. I shall elucidate the building's eerie ambiance, characterized by boarded windows and a haunting silence, which contributes to its reputation as a site of spectral occurrences. Unlike many other establishments of its kind, the Talika Arms is notable for its history of verified reports of supernatural events, as chronicled in local news and planning documents. As we explore the narratives surrounding this location, it becomes evident that the spectral phenomena intensified following its closure in 2018, rather than abating. Thus, we invite you to join us as we uncover the unsettling tales that have emerged from this historically charged site and its surroundings, shedding light on the curious intersection of history and ghostly legends. The discussion navigates the eerie and historically rich landscape of the Talika Arms, a pub located in the town of Hollywell, North Wales. The building, which has stood since the 19th century, presents a façade that inherently suggests a spectral presence, characterized by boarded windows and peeling paint, alongside the heavy silence typical of abandoned structures. Despite its dilapidated state, the Talika Arms is distinguished by its documented history of paranormal activity, which transcends mere folk tales and urban legends. Reports from credible news sources and official planning documents substantiate claims of strange occurrences, including inexplicable phenomena such as locked doors opening mysteriously, missing bottles, and flickering light bulbs, all witnessed not just by patrons but by those involved in its redevelopment. These incidents intensify the intrigue surrounding the building, particularly as they have reportedly escalated since its closure in 2018, suggesting a restless energy that continues to permeate its walls. The narrative also examines the broader context of Hollywell as a historically significant corridor, which has served pilgrims, workers, and travelers over generations. It posits that the intersection of such diverse human experiences could contribute to the residual energy believed to foster hauntings. The mention of local media coverage further amplifies the pub's notoriety, as aspects of its haunting are discussed not only in ghostly terms but also in the context of urban redevelopment, merging the realms of the supernatural and the tangible. This duality encapsulates the essence of the Talika Arms as both a physical structure and a vessel of history, where the past and present converge in a haunting narrative. Subsequent discussions venture into other haunted establishments in Hollywell, such as the Old Wine Vaults and the Boar's Head, each with their own tales of paranormal encounters that further enrich the town's spectral tapestry. These establishments contribute to a broader discourse on how shared experiences of the supernatural can create a collective memory that binds locals and visitors alike, affirming the enduring allure of haunted places and the stories they tell.Takeaways:The Talika Arms in Hollywell, North Wales, is renowned for its documented paranormal activity.Reports of unusual occurrences at the Talika Arms intensified following its closure in 2018.Local news outlets have published credible accounts of strange happenings at the Talika Arms.Witnesses have described various phenomena, such as locked doors and disappearing items, at the Talika Arms.The historical significance of the Talika Arms contributes to the belief in its haunting.Several other pubs in Hollywell are also noted for their own unique ghostly experiences.Companies mentioned in this episode:Talacre ArmsTalacre ArmsNation KumruDaily PostFlintshire Paranormal SocietyBoar's HeadFeathers Inn

All Things Considered
Human Composting

All Things Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 29:04


The Law Commission has recently recommended new rules be brought in to allow different funeral methods in England and Wales. They include Terramation also known as Human Composting, where a body is reduced to soil that can be used in a garden. Some view it as being more ecological than burials which take up space and cremation which can release noxious fumes into the air. But others see it as not in being in accordance with their faith and beliefs.Jonathan Thomas discusses the issues around human composting with guests:Kristoffer Hughes, a druid from North Wales, who has gone on to launch Eterrna – which is campaigning to bring Human Composting to the UK. Gwion Hallam from Twm Twm Films who are hoping to document the first Human Composting in Wales.Bishop Peter Brignall, the Roman Catholic bishop of Wrexham.Simon Woodman was a tutor in Biblical Studies at Cardiff Baptist College, and is now minister of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in the West End of London.Reverend Matt Davis is a Ministry Area Leader for the Church in Wales.

The Adventures of Pipeman
The Alarm's Final Album Transformation - Jules Honors Mike Peters

The Adventures of Pipeman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 33:14 Transcription Available


The Alarm's final album Transformation came out May 29th, The album was made by beloved artist and musician, Mike Peters while he was in treatment for the cancer that ultimately took him. “Mike lived a life of beauty and never gave up right to the very end,” says Jules Peters, bandmate and wife.Described by Bono of U2 as “the second greatest rock and roll band in the world,” Mike Peters has been the driving force behind The Alarm for over forty creative years of new music making and dedication to presenting the band's classic songs in ways both imaginative and inventive. A voice of defiance and hope both on and off the stage, Peters first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm, whose powerful anthems like "68 Guns" and "Strength" helped define a generation of alternative rock. Known for their empowering anthems and heartfelt lyrics, The Alarm garnered a devoted international following, with Peters' raw vocals and commanding stage presence at the heart of it all, garnering number one rock album chart hits in the USA / UK and 4 albums in the top 10 with Equals, Sigma, Omega and Forwards. During a music career that spanned five decades, Peters performed with some of music's greatest artists and bands including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and U2.Diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995 and later with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Peters refused to let his illness silence him. Instead, he turned his fight into a mission to help others.Alongside his wife Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a music-driven cancer charity that revolutionized awareness and action around stem cell donation that continues beyond his passing. Through its innovative “Get On The List” campaigns—often hosted at rock concerts and even atop mountains—the charity has added over 400,000 people to the global stem cell registry and helped secure thousands of potential life-saving matches for patients worldwide. While this may seem like the final chapter for The Alarm, Transformation promises that the legacy of The Alarm will transform into something larger. While Mike has gone out in a blaze of glory, his love, hope and strength continues on. Echoing the title of the new single, Jules concludes, “Mike and the spirit of The Alarm will ‘Live Today,' forever more. I invite you all to blast Transformation out loud. Imagine Mike in the room with you. Transformation is his battle cry, his resilient love of life. Right to the very end, Mike believed that he was going to live, to be totally free. My last memory is driving him open top along the North Wales coast road, playing Transformation at maximum volume. He was so happy. So full of life. Playing his air drums, bass guitar, already imagining himself on his next world tour. So keep that positive spirit moving forwards. Imagine him as you all knew him best, striding out on to that stage, changing lives one concert at a time. This is an album of hope and a passionate celebration of a life well lived. Please do not be sad. Mike wouldn't want that. He was so proud of this album and had the best time recording it during the last six months of his life. Blast it out loud like Mike did. Play along to the track list and most of all, be happy that we all had Mike in our lives and continue to do so. The music of Mike and The Alarm will always keep us strong”.Click Here to Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS! Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes.”   Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like to be interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?  PipemanRadio Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts. The following are the different podcasts to Follow, Listen, Download, Subscribe:The Adventures of PipemanPipeman RadioPipeman in the Pit – Music Interviews & FestivalsPipeman – The Wandering JewPositively Pipeman – Empowerment, Inspiration, Motivation, Self-Help, Business, Spiritual & Health & WellnessClick Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

Anglotopia Podcast
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 100 – Britain, America & Chicago: A Conversation with His Majesty's Consul General Richard Hyde

Anglotopia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 41:52


In this special on-location episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, recorded at the Chicago History Museum on the occasion of His Majesty the King's official birthday, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Richard Hyde — His Majesty's Consul General in Chicago and the senior British diplomatic representative across 14 states in the American Midwest. Speaking just before the British Consulate's King's Birthday Garden Party, Richard explains what a Consul General actually does, why Britain doesn't have a National Day, how he approaches representing modern Britain to the heartland of America, and what King Charles's address to a joint session of Congress meant for the Special Relationship. The conversation also uncovers a remarkable piece of Anglo-Chicago history: after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Queen Victoria and 8,000 British donors — including Disraeli, Tennyson, and John Stuart Mill — sent books to Chicago, directly founding the Chicago Public Library. Plus: the Beatles, Frank Lloyd Wright's Welsh roots, Abraham Lincoln's North Wales ancestry, and why Chicago is Richard's favorite city in the world. Note: We had originally planned to do a 100th Q&A for our 100th episode, but a much bigger opportunity arose last week, which we thought was more fitting. We'll do the Q&A soon! Links British Consulate General Chicago Website UK In Chicago on Instagram British Consulate General Chicago on X/Twitter British Embassy Washington DC UK Government in the USA Chicago History Museum Chicago Public Library Foundation Hawksmoor Chicago Celtic Crossings Chicago Chicago Shakespeare Theater America 250 Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways The United Kingdom is one of the only countries in the world without an official National Day — which is why British consulates abroad use the King's official birthday in June as their annual celebration, conveniently timed to coincide with Trooping the Colour. Richard Hyde covers 14 American states as Consul General — roughly 25% of the entire United States — including 105 members of the House of Representatives and 28 senators, making the Midwest a critical region for understanding where American politics is heading. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Queen Victoria personally led a donation drive that saw 8,000 British donors — including Benjamin Disraeli, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and John Stuart Mill — send books to Chicago, directly founding the Chicago Public Library. Victoria's personally signed copy of a biography of Prince Albert is still in the library's special collection. King Charles's address to a joint session of Congress during his America 250 visit was, in Richard's assessment, a masterclass in diplomatic communication — speaking to shared values rather than political divisions and reminding both nations of the deep historical thread connecting Magna Carta to the US Constitution. Frank Lloyd Wright's family were Welsh; Abraham Lincoln's great-great-grandfather came from a small village in North Wales just 40 miles from Richard's hometown of Liverpool; and Anish Kapoor — who designed Chicago's Cloud Gate Bean — is British. Britain's cultural fingerprints are everywhere in Chicago. The British Consulate deliberately chose the Chicago History Museum and the Chicago Public Library Foundation as partners for this year's King's Birthday event to honor the Victorian book donation story — and encouraged guests to donate to the Foundation in the spirit of Queen Victoria's original gesture. Richard argues that British culture in America is simultaneously everywhere and invisible — so deeply embedded in American music, film, language, and history that most Americans don't register it as foreign. The Beatles are the perfect example: four working-class kids from Liverpool whose music plays in every country in the world, including a Chinese restaurant in Somalia in 1998. The Special Relationship, Richard says, is ultimately about 80% agreement — both countries share fundamental values on democracy, freedom, and human rights, and the disagreements, while loud, are at the margins. King Charles's Congress speech focused on that 80%. Richard's most unexpected discovery in Chicago: Midwesterners are the most authentically friendly people he's encountered in 10 overseas postings. They follow up. They text you. They actually become your friends — not just professional contacts. Richard's message to young Americans: spend time abroad. Not a two-week vacation, but a semester, a few months, living in someone else's culture. It will change how you see America — and make you appreciate it far more deeply. Soundbites "I like to joke that Chicago is one of America's two great cities with proper downtowns. Everywhere else is sprawl. But the difference is — in Chicago, the people are nice, the streets are clean, and the food's better." — Richard on why Chicago stands apart. "We're celebrating America 250. We're celebrating the fact that this is the greatest startup in history. We argued a little bit and there was some spilled tea — and despite all of that, 250 years on, no two countries do more together in the world." — Richard on Britain's approach to America 250. "Queen Victoria and 8,000 British donors sent books to Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871 — and that donation directly led to the founding of the Chicago Public Library. Victoria's signed copy is still there. It's a gesture from 1871 that still resonates now." — Richard on the Anglo-Chicago library story. "The King rises above the moment. He was able to come at a challenging time in our relationship and remind Americans — and remind Brits — that there are fundamentally more important things than the moment we're in. And that is our shared values." — Richard on King Charles's Congress speech. "I've been all around the world. I've never really been a great theater-goer. But Ed Hall at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre has kind of infected me. I've become addicted to theater." — Richard on an unexpected Chicago conversion. "The flag in the United States is the symbol of their liberty. Our flag was created from existing countries we already had. So Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland — the Union flag is basically a combination of four different crosses. We didn't have to fight for it." — Richard on why Brits and Americans relate to their flags so differently. "I've lived here almost two years. Of all the places I've lived, this is the easiest place in the world to actually build a network of friends. You can stand in a bar and someone starts talking to you about the Cubs and fundamentally how terrible everyone is at the moment — and they actually follow up." — Richard on Midwestern friendliness. "The longer I stay away and the more I've represented my country overseas, the prouder I am of that country. Warts and all. I'm proud of the history — even the complicated history. You have to understand it, not erase it." — Richard on representing Britain from a distance. "I have to say — I saw Hamilton recently and the best character in Hamilton is the King. Everyone agrees. He has the best songs." — Richard on George III stealing the show. "If you ever get a chance to travel — and I say this to a lot of young Americans — don't mean a two-week vacation. Go spend a semester abroad. Go spend a few months in somebody else's culture. And you'll understand A, that the country you love isn't perfect. But the longer you think about it, the more you'll appreciate what your country does." — Richard's message to young Americans. Chapters 00:21 Introduction — Jonathan sets the scene at the Chicago History Museum on King's Birthday 01:36 Welcome from Richard Hyde — The occasion, Chicago, and what the day means 01:58 Richard's Background — Liverpool, an Indian father, and a career that took him to India, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Texas, and Chicago 02:47 What Surprised Richard Most About Chicago — Midwest vs. Texas, great food, accessibility, and why Chicago rivals New York 04:44 British Things in Chicago — Hawksmoor, Celtic Crossings, Irish pubs, and a Sunday roast worth traveling for 07:08 What Does a Consul General Actually Do? — The difference from an ambassador, 14 states, 25% of the US, and what the job really looks like day to day 10:25 Representing Modern Britain — Multicultural, proud, complicated history, and the gap between Downton Abbey and reality 11:30 The Scope of the Midwest Region — 105 House members, 28 senators, and listening to farmers in South Dakota 15:22 What Is the King's Official Birthday? — Why Britain has no National Day and how the official birthday fills that gap 17:42 The Anglo-Chicago Library Story — The Great Fire of 1871, Queen Victoria, 8,000 British donors, Disraeli, Tennyson, and the founding of the Chicago Public Library 19:49 Chicago's Literary Heritage — Hemingway, Carnegie libraries, and the bookishness of the Midwest 20:15 America 250 — Celebrating the greatest startup in history, spilled tea, and why Britain is all in 22:20 The Founding Fathers as British People — A nuance most Americans don't consider 22:33 King George III in Hamilton — Richard's verdict: the best character, the best songs 23:07 King Charles's Address to Congress — What it meant, how it landed, and the 80% agreement principle 26:02 Getting the King to Chicago — Deep dish dreams and the challenge of a royal itinerary 26:36 The Anglo-Chicago Connection — Frank Lloyd Wright's Welsh roots, Lincoln's North Wales ancestry, Anish Kapoor's Bean, and why British culture in America is invisible because it's everywhere 29:14 The Transatlantic Flow Goes Both Ways — Charles Yerkes and the London Underground, Gordon Selfridge, and Chicago's British legacy 29:46 Does Representing Britain Change How You See It? — Absence, appreciation, complicated history, and Churchill in Fulton, Missouri 33:08 What Richard Champions in the Midwest — The Beatles, Liverpool, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and British music's global reach 35:25 Chicago's Theater Scene — Shakespeare, Kinky Boots, Harry Potter, and how theater became Richard's unexpected passion 36:10 The Tea Question — Richard's honest answer, builder's tea, Yorkshire Tea, and the biscuit problem 37:06 Hadrian's Wall and Health Plans — Jonathan's August walk, no sugar in the tea, and necessity 37:37 Richard's Favorite Thing About Chicago — The people, authentic friendliness, and why this is his best posting in 10 assignments 39:39 The World Cup Question — England's chances, Richard's divided loyalties, Wales, Argentina, and playing in the heat 40:46 Wrap-Up — Thank you to the Chicago History Museum, how to follow the British Consulate General Chicago Video Version

Ambition is Critical
Episode 288: Jack Jones

Ambition is Critical

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 132:18


The boys are joined by one of their favourites as Jack Jones returns to AiC and talks about abusing Huw Jenkins at a recent gig in Newport, gigging in North Wales for the 1st time, getting a phone call off Alan McGee and him becoming Trampolenes manager and having so much confidence in the direction of the new album. Jack talks about being on tour with Johnny Rotten, Andy Bell remixing “Storm Heaven”, becoming Wales 1st ever Astronaut, his passion for Dylan Thomas, modelling for San Portablo and the Tramps recent gigs at Afan Ales and the Bunkhouse plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

A Paranormal Chicks
EP 430 - Raymond Edmunds and The Ladies of Llangollen

A Paranormal Chicks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 74:00


Kerri covers the case of Raymond Edmunds, dubbed "Mr. Stinky" by a cheeky newspaper sub-editor. He was a convicted double murderer and serial rapist who terrorized Victoria, Australia for over two decades. Donna tells us about Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, the Ladies of Llangollen. They were two upper-class Irish women determined to resist the fate of conventional marriage, so committed to their freedom that they disguised themselves as men and fled Ireland together in 1778. They settled into a Gothic home called Plas Newydd in North Wales, where their unconventional life together both scandalized and captivated everyone. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Head to www.betterhelp.com/apc for 10% off. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.comJoin The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Paranormal Chicks
EP 430 - Raymond Edmunds and The Ladies of Llangollen

A Paranormal Chicks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 74:00


Kerri covers the case of Raymond Edmunds, dubbed "Mr. Stinky" by a cheeky newspaper sub-editor. He was a convicted double murderer and serial rapist who terrorized Victoria, Australia for over two decades. Donna tells us about Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, the Ladies of Llangollen. They were two upper-class Irish women determined to resist the fate of conventional marriage, so committed to their freedom that they disguised themselves as men and fled Ireland together in 1778. They settled into a Gothic home called Plas Newydd in North Wales, where their unconventional life together both scandalized and captivated everyone. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Head to www.betterhelp.com/apc for 10% off. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.comJoin The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Tracks
Southwold Railway's First Public Steaming of 'Blyth', The 762 Club, Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Diesels! Mainline Pendolino Spotters' Trip around Manchester

Making Tracks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 60:12


Send us Fan MailIn this  episode Alasdair Stewart visits the Southwold Railway in Suffolk on the day the volunteers mark the  first public steaming of the replica engine 'Blyth'.  Alasdair finds out about the  Manning Wardle Project being run by The 762 Club from Martin Greenland. The group formed in 2009 to initially manage the rebuilding of replacement locomotive No. E762 LYN for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.The MC is back in the house ...welcome back to Paddy Range, Radio Presenter and Drum and Base MC and train aficionado in particular diesels who reports from the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in Kent.Young reporter Cynan  Hughes took dad Steve – on a rail tour all of his own across North Wales and to Manchester to spot Pendelinos on a mainline detour and end up on a detour themselves!  If you are the parent or guardian of a young train enthusiast then this will be a familiar weekend activity to you !! Links below to the railways and organisations mentioned in this episode:Southwold Railway Trust762 Club Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway390 BluePeter Pendelino#Devon #Suffolk #Cymru # Kent #PaddyRange #Alasdair Stewart This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.    

Law Abiding Biker | Street Biker Motorcycle Podcast
LAB-432-Ciro Lighting for 2024 & Newer Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: What You Need and How It All Works

Law Abiding Biker | Street Biker Motorcycle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 51:08


In this episode we explain what is needed and what your options are for adding Ciro lighting to your 2024 and newer Harley-Davidson touring model with the new IFCU infotainment system.  If you own a 2024 or newer Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle and you're looking to upgrade your rear lighting, it's important to understand how the Ciro lighting system works before you start buying parts. Harley's newer electrical architecture changed the game, and that means riders need to know which components are required, how the different products connect, and what options are available for basic or advanced functionality. We break down exactly how Ciro lighting for Harley-Davidson motorcycles works, what products are needed, and how to choose the right setup for your bike. We'll also highlight the individual Ciro products discussed in the video so you can easily link them to the Law Abiding Biker Store. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The 2024 and newer Harley-Davidson touring models introduced major changes to the bike's electrical system. Because of those updates, adding aftermarket lights is not as simple as it was on previous Harley-Davidson models. That is why riders need to understand the Ciro system before purchasing. The good news is that Ciro engineered a clean, plug-and-play style solution that works with these newer Harley touring bikes. Once you understand the system, it becomes much easier to plan your lighting build and choose the right components the first time. If you are adding Harley-Davidson rear lighting, improving visibility, cleaning up the rear of the bike, or building a custom look, this guide will help you avoid confusion and get the setup you actually want. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! The most important thing to understand is that your first Ciro lighting purchase determines how your system will function moving forward. When adding Ciro lights to a 2024+ Harley-Davidson touring bike, you generally need to choose between: Ciro Lightstrike Commander Ciro Standard Adapter That first decision matters because it determines whether you'll have only basic lighting functionality or full app-based customization and expandability. If you are building out a lighting package for your Harley, this is the foundation of the entire system. The Ciro Lightstrike Commander is the advanced option and is often the best choice for riders who want a more customizable setup. This component acts like the brain of the lighting system. It allows your Ciro lights to integrate with the bike while also unlocking the Ciro Lightstrike app. With the app, you can access more advanced functionality and customize supported lighting products individually. That means the Ciro Lightstrike Commander for Harley-Davidson gives you more than simple run, turn, and brake lighting. It opens up added control over supported lighting features, light behavior, and customization options depending on the products installed on your motorcycle. If you think you may add more Ciro products in the future, the Lightstrike Commander is a smart long-term investment because you only need to buy it once. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Step-by-Step Install: Trail Tech Radiator Fan-Husqvarna, KTM, Gas Gas How To Change Harley Front Wheel Bearings Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion! Sponsor-HogWorkz CLICK HERE HogWorkz builds motorcycle parts the way bikers want them. Clean fit, quality finish, and customer service that actually answers. We run their gear on our own Harleys because we trust it. The Ciro Standard Adapter is the simpler route for riders who want straightforward lighting without app control or advanced programming and it comes standard within the lighting kits.  If you choose the standard adapter, your supported Ciro lights will provide basic run, turn, and brake functionality. For many riders, that may be enough. If your goal is simply to add visibility and a cleaner rear lighting appearance on your Harley-Davidson, this option can work very well. However, it is important to understand what you are not getting. The standard adapter does not provide access to the app-based Lightstrike features. So if you want greater flexibility, deeper customization, or plan to build a more elaborate lighting system later, the Lightstrike New Patrons: Nick Jackson of Gillette, Wyoming (Patron Member Gary Jackson's son) Tolleigh Capps of New Market, Tennessee Chris Derr of Greenville, Ohio If you are trying to decide which Ciro components to buy, think about your long-term goals for the bike. If you only want basic run, turn, and brake lighting, then the Ciro Standard Adapter may be enough and it's included in the Ciro lighting kits. If you want app-based control, added customization, then the Ciro Lightstrike Commander is the better choice. If you want one of the easiest starting points, the Ciro Filler Panel Lights are especially appealing because they can work in a basic plug-and-play fashion while still allowing for future Lightstrike integration. That is why understanding the system first is so important. It helps you spend money once, buy the right parts, and build your Harley lighting system the way you actually want it. If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Steven Stratton of Stockton, California Jim Fragassi of North Wales, Pennsylvania Daniel Deitz of Andersonville, Tennessee HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker #Bikaholics #RyanUrlacher

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'
S10 EP19: David Morrissey (Video Edition)

Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 38:21


David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives. They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project, celebrity encounters with Daniel Craig and Monica Lewinsky, holiday romances, and why he'd rather explore a city than lie on a beach. Plus: Alan reveals his unexpectedly popular feet and accidentally invents a new hospitality concept. ✈️ Subscribe for new episodes every week. 00:00 Intro & David admires Alan's books 02:27 Favourite musicals & seeing Les Mis for the first time 03:33 New Channel 4 thriller Tiptoe 05:01 Russell T Davies, "woke" culture & misinformation 06:51 Conspiracy theories & Buzz Aldrin 08:41 Alan's celebrity feet rating 09:22 Liverpool's hidden gems & the Beatles tourism boom 12:00 Playing Paul McCartney's dad in the Beatles films 13:42 David's first holiday memories in North Wales 14:50 Alan's castle 16:38 Holiday romances 17:45 Celebrity encounters & Peter Fonda 19:38 Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz & Alan Cumming 20:23 Monica Lewinsky & public scrutiny 22:35 David's most extravagant holiday in the Maldives 24:39 UNHCR, refugee work & global crises 26:52 Stories of hope from David's charity work 28:29 Dream destinations & why David loves cities 29:50 Quick Fire Round 30:16 The Walking Dead & Daddy Issues 31:02 Tipping anxiety and landing the plane #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #DavidMorrissey #TheWalkingDead #TheBeatles #Tiptoe #RussellTDavies #AlanCumming #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #Podcast #Liverpool #UNHCR #DaddyIssues #LifeIsABeachPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demystifying Science
Prehistoric Origin of the Zodiac? – Hugh Evans, DemystifySci +424

Demystifying Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 138:45


Hugh Evans walks us across two thousand square miles of North Wales where the zodiac lives in the land itself, constellations pressed into mountains and rivers and place names older than Babylon ever dreamed of writing down. Before Ptolemy standardized the sky for empire, before Mesopotamia carved its tablets, someone in Gwynedd, Wales looked up and then etched the traces of the heavens into the Earth. Hugh helps us trace the thread of early celestial awareness from Göbekli Tepe to Northern Wales, by way of the tin routes of the Bronze Age, and the star that's missing from the Pleiades.Hugh's website: https://originofthezodiac.com/Hugh's Books: https://amzn.to/43alekUPATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADOX LOST PRE-SALE: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY7sKdoN5d29eUdYddEs0bHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-herePARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show00:00 Go! 00:05:01 Time as a Tool of Power00:14:06 Mythology as Memory System00:19:00 Welsh Landscape as Star Map00:26:42 Ptolemy, Babylon, and Zodiac Origins00:39:10 Proto-Constellations and Paleolithic Star Lore00:46:53 Place Names, Churches, and Encoded Astronomy01:00:13 Discovering the Gwynedd Star Map01:12:09 Göbekli Tepe, Ancient Metrology, and Shared Systems01:31:26 Bronze Age Trade and Maritime Civilization01:49:43 Civilization as Memetic Legacy02:08:08 Three Celestial Rings as Cultural Framework#zodiac #starmap #wales #ancientastronomy #neolithic #constellations #ancientcivilization #mythology #cosmology #bronzeage MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast
Modafinil (Provigil)

PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 19:36


Welcome back! Today, we are looking at Modafinil and it's nuanced use in psychiatry.References:Provigil (modafinil) [prescribing information]. North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfdadocs/label/2015/020717s037s038lbl.pdfSchwartz JR. Modafinil in the treatment of excessive sleepiness. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2009;2:71–85.Kaplan S, Goehring EL Jr, Engel T, et al. Cardiovascular outcomes associated with modafinil in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2018;27(11):1182–1190. doi:10.1002/pds.4642Cortese S, Adamo N, Del Giovane C, et al. Comparative efficacy and tolerability of medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents, and adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry. 2018;5(9):727–738. doi:10.1016/S2215-0366(18)30269-4Goss AJ, Kaser M, Costafreda SG, Sahakian BJ, Fu CH. Modafinil augmentation therapy in unipolar and bipolar depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Psychiatry. 2013;74(11):1101–1107. doi:10.4088/JCP.13r08560Bahji A, Mesbah-Oskui L. Comparative efficacy and safety of stimulant-type medications for depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2021;292:416–423. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2021.05.119Nunez NA, Singh B, Jorgensen A, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of adjunctive modafinil/armodafinil in bipolar depression: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Bipolar Disord. 2020;22(2):109–120. doi:10.1111/bdi.12859

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
Transformation - Jules Peters - The Alarm

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 102:14 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailOn this episode, I sit down with Jules Peters, the wife of the front man of The Alarm, the late Mike Peters. We discuss their incredible love affair, his long battle with cancer, The Alarm's new album, Transformation, and more.****"Mike lived a life of beauty and never gave up right to the very end,” says Jules Peters, bandmate and wife of the late Mike Peters of THE ALARM who passed away on April 29, 2025. Following a fearlessly valiant 31-year battle with cancer, his monumental legacy continues with the release of TRANSFORMATION on May 29, 2026 on Twenty First Century Recordings/Virgin Music Group. Its latest single, “Live Today” premieres now via Consequence.Filmed just days before Mike underwent the innovative CAR-T treatment with hopes of eradicating Richter's Syndrome, an aggressive form of lymphoma, “Live Today” is Mike's final video. “As the sun rose, watching Mike perform this song with so much optimism and hope will live with me forever,” said Jules as she looks back. “It was a bittersweet day for me as we filmed this incredible joyous film on the beach in the North of England. After filming concluded, we climbed onto the tour bus and drove straight to the Christie Hospital in Manchester, U.K.. We were full of determination that the pioneering CAR-T would save Mike's life but, at the same time, I was personally terrified as I couldn't shake off a feeling that cancer had finally caught up with us both.”Diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995 and later with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Peters refused to let his illness silence him. Instead, he turned his fight into a mission to help others.Alongside his wife Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a music-driven cancer charity that revolutionized awareness and action around stem cell donation that continues beyond his passing. Through its innovative “Get On The List” campaigns—often hosted at rock concerts and even atop mountains—the charity has added over 400,000 people to the global stem cell registry and helped secure thousands of potential life-saving matches for patients worldwide. While this may seem like the final chapter for The Alarm, Transformation promises that the legacy of The Alarm will transform into something larger. While Mike has gone out in a blaze of glory, his love, hope and strength continues on. Echoing the title of the new single, Jules concludes, “Mike and the spirit of The Alarm will ‘Live Today,' forever more. I invite you all to blast Transformation out loud. Imagine Mike in the room with you. Transformation is his battle cry, his resilient love of life. Right to the very end, Mike believed that he was going to live, to be totally free. My last memory is driving him open top along the North Wales coast road, playing Transformation at maximum volume. He was so happy. So full of life. Playing his air drums, bass guitar, already imagining himself on his next world tour. So keep that positive spirit moving forwards. Imagine him as you all knew him best, striding out on to that stage, changing lives one concert at a time. This is an album of hope and a passionate celebration of a life well lived. Please do not be sad. Mike wouldn't want that. He was so proud of this album and had the best time recording it during the last six months of his life. Blast it out loud like Mike did. Play along to the track list and most of all, be happy that we all had Mike in our lives and continue to do so. The music of Mike and The Alarm will always keep us strong”.****If you would like to contact the show Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom©2026 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Louisiana Anthology Podcast
678. Emily Zobel Marshall.

Louisiana Anthology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026


Episode 678. Emily Zobel Marshall comes on the podcast to discuss her research on trickster characters, particularly the ones in her book, American Trickster: Trauma Tradition and Brer Rabbit. Trickster characters. Emily Marshall's concept of the American Trickster explores a unique archetype that evolved from the fusion of diverse cultural folklore—primarily African, Indigenous, and European—into a distinctly American figure. Unlike traditional European tricksters who often serve as moral foils or agents of chaos, Marshall's American trickster is defined by survival and subversion. This figure often operates within systems of extreme oppression, using wit, "masking," and linguistic dexterity to outsmart more powerful adversaries. Emily is a Professor of Postcolonial Literature at Leeds Beckett University. She is of French-Caribbean and British heritage and grew up in the mountains of Snowdonia in North Wales. An expert on the trickster figure in the folklore, oral cultures and literature of the African Diaspora, she has published widely in these fields, including her books Anansi's Journey: A Story of Jamaican Cultural Resistance (2012, UWI press) and American Trickster: Trauma Tradition and Brer Rabbit (2019, Rowman and Littlefield). She develops her creative work alongside her academic writing and her collection Bath of Herbs was published by Peepal Tree Press in 2023. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Louis Charles Roudanez. 'Is the Black Code Still in Force?'     'Sec. 9. If any slave shall strike a white person, for the first and second offense he shall receive such punishment as the jury shall think proper, but for the third offence the said slave shall suffer death; and whenever any slave shall have grievously and willfully wounded any white person, although it prove to be the first offense, such slave shall suffer death; provided the blow, wound, mutilation or bruises are not made or committed in defense of the person or property of his master.'     Does any sane person living in New Orleans today believe that such a law would, could or should be enforced by any civil power in this city under existing circumstances? Yet there it stands, printed in the 'Revised Statutes of Louisiana,' under the head of the 'Black Code,' and if we are to be guided by 'high authority' in legal matters, a judge in one of our anomalous courts would be derelict in his duty not to pronounce the sentence of death on a colored person, convicted under this statute, who had heretofore been held as a slave, and had never been manumitted according to the laws of Louisiana. This week in Louisiana history. May 15, 1915. Huey Long admitted to the Louisiana Bar as "a full fledged lawyer."  This week in New Orleans history. May 15, 1921: The first scheduled commercial flight arrived in New Orleans, marking the beginning of the city's modern aviation era. This week in Louisiana. Gonzales Jambalaya Festival May 15, 2026 Lamar‑Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Avenue Gonzales, LA 70737 Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend; the 2026 festival is coming up later this month Website: jambalayafestival.net Email: info@jambalayafestival.net Phone: (225) 647‑9569 The Gonzales Jambalaya Festival is a South Louisiana tradition featuring world‑champion jambalaya, live music, carnival rides, and cooking competitions throughout the long Memorial Day weekend: World Champion Jambalaya: Daily servings from top cooks competing for the festival title. Live Music & Entertainment: Multiple stages with regional bands and family‑friendly performances. Carnival Rides & Activities: A full midway, games, vendors, and community events across the festival grounds. Postcards from Louisiana. Molly Ringwalds. My Sharona. Kenner Italian Festival.  Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

National Trust Podcast
Operation Nutcracker | The Return of the Red Squirrel

National Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 15:07


Red Squirrels were once a common sight in woodlands around the Uk but now, they're one of our rarest Mammals.  In this episode of Wild Tales, we head to Plas Newydd on the island of Ynys Môn in Wales, where a remarkable effort to bring them back is underway. For the Welsh transcript of this episode please click here. Red squirrel, Anglesey, Wales ©National Trust Images/Rob ColemanProduction Narration: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Nikki Ruck  Sound Recordist: Marnie Woodmeade Sound Design: Jesus Gomez  With thanks to Carol Thomas at Plas Newydd  Find out more  Visit the red squirrels at Plas Newydd:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/plas-newydd-house-and-garden/red-squirrels-at-plas-newydd Learn more about Red Squirrel Conservation The Red Squirrels Trust Wales is working to protect red squirrel populations on Ynys Môn and across North Wales. If you would like to read more about some of the points raised in this episode, look here. https://www.redsquirrels.info/about/faq/ See red squirrels on Brownsea Island (Dorset): https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-island/the-rare-red-squirrel-on-brownsea-island Listen to our episode on pine martens (Wallington, Northumberland): https://ntpodcasts.org/WT25 Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

World of Mouth podcast
94. The French Connection - Luke Selby from Palé Hall Hotel in North Wales

World of Mouth podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 28:06


Luke Selby is the chef at Palé Hall Hotel in North Wales. Selby started cooking when he was 14, and he began his career at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, where he progressed from commis chef to sous chef under Raymond Blanc, before moving on to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Hide. He then ran the kitchen at Soho restaurant Evelyn's Table with his brothers, where they received a Michelin star. A Roux Scholar and National Chef of the Year winner, Selby is recognised for his progressive cooking shaped by international experience, strong seasonal sourcing and clarity of flavour. After returning to Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in 2025, in 2026 he moved to Snowdonia, as Chef Partner at Palé Hall Hotel. At the end of the podcast Luke Selby will reveal his favourite restaurants in the UK and the rest of the world. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Things Considered
Faith and Mountains: 60 Years of the Christian Mountain Centre

All Things Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 28:58


Steph Bevan marks sixty years of the Christian Mountain Centre in Eryri, exploring why time outdoors can be life‑changing for young people and transformative for faith. From kayaking and climbing on the North Wales coast to moments of stillness that prompt reflection and prayer, Steph visits the centre at Pensarn Harbour and speaks to staff about their vision for outdoor education in a time of rising anxiety and shrinking opportunities.She also meets CMC founder, mountaineer and minister Mike Perrin, who reflects on the centre's beginnings in the 1960s and the belief that the mountains can open hearts in ways buildings sometimes cannot. An exploration of nature, community and the enduring pull of adventure on the spiritual life.

True Crime All The Time Unsolved

Antique shop owner Trevaline Evans disappeared from Llangollen, North Wales, on June 16th, 1990. Trevaline left a note on the door telling her customers she would be back in just a few minutes, but she never returned. Over thirty years later, she has still not been found.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the disappearance of Trevaline Evans. There were various sightings of Trevaline throughout the day, including one person who said they saw her later on inside her shop with a mysterious man. Some people believe that Trevaline left her family behind due to an unknown issue, but her husband and son say she would never have done that. Did Trevaline meet with foul play, or did she decide to start a new life?You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UFO Chronicles Podcast
Ep.230 A UFO Will Land Here (Throwback)

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 84:01


Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~In this episode, we are joined by Nathan in North Wales in the United Kingdom. Nathan's whole life is full of interesting encounters, from one experience on RAF Woodbridge to missing time in Nevada. And a really powerful First-Contact dream with a disturbing Twist, and he's been having these particular Dreams for the last couple of years, but this one was in a different league of intensity.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-230-a-ufo-will-land-here/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

UFO Chronicles Podcast
Ep.230 A UFO Will Land Here (Throwback)

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 84:01


Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~In this episode, we are joined by Nathan in North Wales in the United Kingdom. Nathan's whole life is full of interesting encounters, from one experience on RAF Woodbridge to missing time in Nevada. And a really powerful First-Contact dream with a disturbing Twist, and he's been having these particular Dreams for the last couple of years, but this one was in a different league of intensity.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-230-a-ufo-will-land-here/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Jam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing Podcast
JCPC 199 Eben Muse - Landscape, Language and the Llanberis Pass

Jam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 99:45


Welsh-born Eben is passionate about wild places and his and others' rights to be there. We chat about his Welsh childhood and how that and the outdoors have shaped him. Together we look to understand the cultural and social world of North Wales in the face of it's huge popularity with visitors.

Hometime with Bush & Richie
Hometime - The One With The Conwy Tunnel

Hometime with Bush & Richie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 20:17


Craig tests the Absolute Radio signal through the Conwy Tunnel in North Wales, and Richie picks a sing-a-long classic for the soundtrack to his own funeral...

Strong Sense of Place
Join Us for a Bookish Weekend at a Manor House in Wales

Strong Sense of Place

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 25:28


This is a special episode of Strong Sense of Place in which we announce that we're doing it again — we're taking a group of readers back to Trevor Hall. In October 2025, we took over Trevor Hall — a Georgian manor house in Llangollen, Wales — with forty members of the Strong Sense of Place community. It was the best book club ever. We took walks in the countryside, talked about (so many) books, enjoyed ridiculously delicious meals, and told spooky stories by candlelight. And we made lifelong friends. We're doing it again — and you're invited to join us! Together, we'll make ourselves at home in this historic mansion surrounded by the picturesque North Wales countryside. We'll have a book club, share gourmet meals in the Great Hall, play parlor games, ramble in the hills, and stomp our feet at a Celtic ceilidh. Our weekend begins in Manchester, England — a UNESCO City of Literature. We'll check into our rooms at a design hotel and enjoy our first IRL meetup in a historic library. After a good night's sleep, we're off to Elizabeth Gaskell's House for a private tour of the Victorian villa where she wrote ‘North and South' (and entertained literary friends like Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens). After a restorative tea-and-cake break, we'll ride together via private motor coach through the rugged countryside to Llangollen, a charming town on the River Dee in North Wales. Our destination: Trevor Hall. The Hall sits on a wooded hilltop overlooking green slopes dotted with sheep and horses. After a tour of the house and gardens, we'll ease into country living in the Hall's luxurious (and tastefully eclectic) rooms. With bookish activities, entertainment, and surprises planned throughout the weekend, you're sure to be delighted — and have plenty of time to connect with old and new bookish friends. DatesThis is a five-day, four-night trip: Thursday through Monday. It will be held on two consecutive weekends; each weekend is limited to 19 guests. Weekend 1: Thursday, November 5 through Monday, November 9 Weekend 2: Thursday, November 12 through Monday, November 16 Also! Click here for the complete details about the weekend and to enjoy the pretty photos For early access to tickets, join our Patreon. To be notified the minute tickets go on sale, join our free Substack newsletter. If you're curious about last year's trip, listen to our podcast episode That Time We Rented a Manor House in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Something Small, Something Evil | Demonic Gnomes That Terrorize and Torment the Living

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 88:21 Transcription Available


Two different families moved into the same rural farmhouse years apart, never spoke to each other, and both reported the same three-foot creature lurking near the barn. | #WDRadioWEEK OF November 17-23, 2024==========HOUR ONE: Did she drown? Did she commit suicide? Despite her death in 1889, we still don't know how Maggie Hourigan died. (The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan) *** In 1958 Gavin Gibbons wrote a children's science-fiction novel By Space Ship to the Moon, which featured a UFO landing on Moel Sych in the Berwyn Mountains of North Wales. Sixteen years later, in a surreal case of life imitating art, those very same mountains would again be the focus for a story involving a downed UFO. But this time, some said, the story was for real. (The UFO Case That Refuses to Die) *** What if creatures like gnomes and imps aren't just real – but also evil? (Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers)==========HOUR TWO: “Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” *** Greer Island, a small patch of land close to where the West Fork of the Trinity River flows into Lake Worth, is heavily shaded by tall oaks, cedar elms and cottonwoods. One of the quietest spots in Fort Worth, the island is home to egrets and owls, perhaps an alligator or two. And maybe, just maybe, the Lake Worth Monster. (The Lake Worth Monster) *** In 2017, Washington State Senator Karen Keiser was quoted as saying, “The incidents continue, they continue, and we have to consider that there is potential cosmic life over the island… it's a very special place, with a cosmic presence.” What exactly happened on Maurey Island in 1947? (The Maurey Island Incident) *** Whether you're a true believer or one of those skeptics, stories of spirits haunting the living from the confines of a Ouija board can chill you to the bone, and make you think twice before communicating with entities from another dimension. (True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:BOOK: “UFO Down?” by Andy Roberts: https://amzn.to/2WYffOYBOOK: “By Spaceship To The Moon” by Jack Coggins: https://amzn.to/2UTayDpBOOK: “The Lake Worth Monster of Greer Island” by Sallie Ann Clarke: https://amzn.to/2JuWICgPHOTO: “Lake Worth Monster” photo by Allen Plaster: https://tinyurl.com/v9xsgwa“The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y4rkkm66“The UFO Case That Refuses to Die” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/tsxhnvu“Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/Something Small, Something Evil | Demonic Gnomes That Terrorize and Torment the Living: https://tinyurl.com/wk36c2j“The Lake Worth Monster” by Chris Vaughn for NBC 5 in Dallas/Ft. Worth: https://tinyurl.com/vh6ym6b“The Maury Island Incident” by Erik Rowton for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yx2vvpv5“True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories” by Jacob Shelton for “Graveyard Shift”: https://tinyurl.com/yx48q3e6“Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” from Paranormality Magazine“My Boyfriend's Doppelganger” from Paranormality Magazine==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026

Dogman Encounters Radio
The Werewolf at the Foot of My Bed! - Dogman Encounters Episode 635

Dogman Encounters Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 61:24 Transcription Available


Tonight's guest, Athena, lives on a very old farm, that's backed by ancient woodlands, in North Wales, in the U.K. Due to how old her farm is, there are some good things that come along with that and some bad. One of the bad things she and her family members have had to deal with is a presence of paranormal entities that have made all of their lives more interesting than what they would prefer. Another thing she's had to learn to deal with is the presence of Dogmen that make their presence known too often for Athena's liking. Unfortunately, when it comes to Dogman encounters, Athena got an early start. You see, she had her first Dogman encounter when she was only 16 years old. It happened late one night when there was a full moon out. That encounter was, by far and away, the most traumatic encounter she's had with a Dogman due, in large part, to where it happened. She was in her own bed, at the time. The one place where you should feel safer than any other. What made that encounter even more traumatic was what the Dogman did after she saw it. We hope you'll tune in and listen to her chronicle what happened that night as well as share the details of the other encounters she's had with Dogmen over the years since.MY NEW DOGMAN PODCAST!My new podcast is called "Dogman Tales.” It features fictional stories about Dogmen and people who have experiences with them. The podcast is only available for listening in podcast format. It is NOT available on YouTube. If you'd like to listen to it, you can find the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Dogman Tales is available for listening on every podcast app out there. If you don't have a go-to podcast app, here's a link to the Dogman Tales Podcast Page, on Spreaker...https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134If you've had a Dogman encounter and need help or would like to be a guest on the show, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com and submit a report. I'd love to hear from you.Premium memberships are now available! If you'd like to listen to the show without ads and have full access to premium content, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com/Podcast to learn how to become a premium member.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Dogman Encounters t-shirt, sweatshirt, tank top, or coffee mug, please visit the Dogman Encounters Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comIf you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on My Bigfoot Sighting, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and submit a report.I produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...Dogman Tales...  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134My Bigfoot Sighting...  https://spreaker.page.link/xT7zh6zWsnCDaoVa7 Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio...  https://spreaker.page.link/WbtSccQm92TKBskT8 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks for listening!

True Crimecast
Digital Stench - Rhiannon Evans

True Crimecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 8:48


In a legal first that made headlines across the globe, a small town in North Wales became the backdrop for a case that redefined the boundaries of digital harassment. What began as a domestic dispute took a surreal turn when 25-year-old Rhiannon Evans decided to weaponize her phone camera in the most juvenile—yet legally consequential—way possible. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crime Junkie
MISSING: Trevaline Evans

Crime Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 67:32


A shopkeeper in North Wales seemingly vanishes into thin air after hanging a sign on her antique store saying she'll be back in two minutes. Investigators search high and low for Trevaline Evans for decades, trying to track down a so-called “mystery man” in a suit who she'd been seen with in the days before she disappeared. But they find no trace of the 52-year-old grandmother. Her case becomes one police call the most confusing they've ever worked. And it becomes even more baffling when…nearly 40 years after Trevaline vanished…brand new tips roll in from two brothers in the UK who say they'd found her remains, and had proof. But those remains seemed to vanish too, leaving this mystery still unsolved. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-trevaline-evans/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.