Podcast appearances and mentions of River Thames

Join James, Michele and Brent for their instant(ish) reaction to episode four of the new series of Doctor Who, Lucky Day! But not before we go through the feedback you wonderful listeners have sent us about last week's episode, The Well. What did you think? Let us know by emailing the Campervan at feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com, Tweeting or Xing us, or jump on our Facebook Page or Group! No "more considered" episode this week, but Ian and James will be back on Sunday with a live recording from the bank of the River Thames after they've seen the 20th Anniversary screening of Dalek and Father's Day at The British Film Institute.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Co op fends off hackers as police probe M and S cyber attack Polls to open for local elections in England Kneecap More gigs cancelled in Germany amid kill your MP controversy Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury Captive bred axolotl thrives in restored wetlands in Mexico City King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients Man killed couple then froze remains in west London, court hears Kaliyah Coa Body found in River Thames confirmed as 11 year olds Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd was sacked as PC for fraud claim Meta warns of worse experience for European users

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury Meta warns of worse experience for European users Co op fends off hackers as police probe M and S cyber attack Polls to open for local elections in England Man killed couple then froze remains in west London, court hears Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd was sacked as PC for fraud claim Kaliyah Coa Body found in River Thames confirmed as 11 year olds Captive bred axolotl thrives in restored wetlands in Mexico City Kneecap More gigs cancelled in Germany amid kill your MP controversy

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Polls to open for local elections in England Kneecap More gigs cancelled in Germany amid kill your MP controversy King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd was sacked as PC for fraud claim Co op fends off hackers as police probe M and S cyber attack Kaliyah Coa Body found in River Thames confirmed as 11 year olds Meta warns of worse experience for European users Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury Man killed couple then froze remains in west London, court hears Captive bred axolotl thrives in restored wetlands in Mexico City

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury Polls to open for local elections in England Meta warns of worse experience for European users Man killed couple then froze remains in west London, court hears King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients Kneecap More gigs cancelled in Germany amid kill your MP controversy Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd was sacked as PC for fraud claim Co op fends off hackers as police probe M and S cyber attack Captive bred axolotl thrives in restored wetlands in Mexico City Kaliyah Coa Body found in River Thames confirmed as 11 year olds

Where we: Catch up with Kristi of the Man City Supporters Group ahead of their FA Cup semi-final Cover some ground Flag up the big games this week, especially Arsenal in the semi-final of the Champions League… #bluefootbarsd #fftf #footyfromthefoot #football #soccer #arsenal #astonvilla #mancity #wolverhamptonwanderers #leicestercity #westham #bayernmunich #borussiadortmund #celticfc #cadiz #xolos #sdwave #sockers #sandiegofc #premierleague #bundesliga #laliga #championship #efl #spl #seriea #ligamx #mls #nwsl Follow FootyFromTheFoot by clicking here: podfollow.com/footyfromthefoot Linktree for all our socials, email & places to access the podcast: linktr.ee/footyfromthefoot @footyfromthefoot @sdgooners @sandiegocityzens @sandiego_wolves @avfccalifornia @sandiegohammers @sandiegofoxes @fcbsandiego @san_diego_bvb_supporters @san_diego_csc @esecadieeuu @calitrotters @bluefootbar Show Notes: New music picks this week is Pulp's new single “Spike Island”. Listen to our picks from previous weeks this year on the FFTF Recommends Spotify Playlist… https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44rQHVYe3rZeIkXqindPhr?si=6108eb3813d34beb Southend Utd fans adopt an America tourist on the River Thames… https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce928nmz884o Priscilla's GoFundMe: gofund.me/ad1167a1 California Trotters: calitrotters@gmail.com @calitrotters on IG, Twitter & Facebook

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Roanna Stromberg-Smith, a luxury Cotswold concierge and tour guide. They explore Roanna's journey into tour guiding, the charm of the Cotswolds, and the unique experiences she offers to travelers. The conversation delves into the geography and appeal of the Cotswolds, the cultural differences between American tourists and locals, and the impact of film tourism on the region. Roanna shares insights on hidden gems, memorable encounters with clients, and her favorite spots in the Cotswolds, emphasizing the importance of savoring the experience rather than rushing through it. Links The RSS Brand Website Cotswold VIP RSS Brand on Instagram Friends of Anglotopia Club Filkins and the Cotswold Woolen Weavers Bibury and Arlington Row cottages Broadway Tower (with views of up to 10-12 counties) Castle Combe Kelmscott Manor (William Morris's summer home) Buscot Park (National Trust property) Great Tew and the Falkland Arms pub The Rollright Stones (ancient stone circle) Sherbourne Estate (National Trust walk) Chavenage House (filming location for "Rivals") Lechlade on Thames Takeaways Roanna Stromberg-Smith is a proud female founder who launched her tour guide business in her 50s. The Cotswolds is an area of outstanding natural beauty, known for its picturesque villages and rich history. Roanna's background in retail and customer service enhances her tour guiding skills. Lechlade is a charming village that offers easy access to the River Thames and surrounding areas. Personalized tours allow for a deeper connection to the Cotswolds and its hidden gems. Cultural differences exist between American tourists and local experiences in the Cotswolds. Film tourism has increased interest in the Cotswolds, particularly locations featured in popular shows. Roanna emphasizes the importance of savoring the Cotswolds rather than rushing through it. Hidden gems like the Rollright Stones and Kelmscott Manor offer unique experiences away from the crowds. Memorable moments during tours often arise from unexpected encounters with local culture. Sound Bites "The Cotswolds is the place to savor and soak up and enjoy. It's not a place to be rushed." - Roanna Stromberg "I'm bespoke, I'm hands-on, I'm very warm but professional, and hopefully you're feeling that you've had an immersion into English life with me." - Roanna Stromberg on her tour experience "I've been building my little black book of the Cotswolds with all my contacts. I can often add an extra layer of something special, whether it's meeting the owner or seeing the artist in his studio." "Each tour is unique. There's nothing cookie-cutter about it. It's tailor-made for your holiday, your trip." "In the Cotswolds, basically, if a friend comes for the weekend, you can wow them at every turn. I mean, that's just the pubs!" "It's not a movie set - it's real and people live here. I think that's the reaction - the gratitude that you're immersed in it." "If you're lucky enough to be here, allow lots of time. I always say less is more." "What makes the Cotswolds so special is that network of British countryside paths and footpaths and bridleways that is unusual for Americans." "I don't think it's possible for anybody to be in the Cotswolds and be unhappy at the same time." - Jonathan Thomas "It's that sense of history, the depth and the layers that Americans find so fascinating, and that I'm so proud to demonstrate." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Cotswolds and Rowanna's Journey 05:42 Life in Letchlade and Its Significance 09:57 The Unique Experience of Cotswold Tours 20:43 Understanding the Cotswolds: Geography and Appeal 30:23 The Importance of a Slow Travel Experience 33:05 Exploring the Cotswolds: A Scenic Journey 39:25 Film Tourism and Its Impact 45:56 Cultural Differences in Travel 49:51 Memorable Experiences in Guiding 56:06 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Favorites 01:03:13 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video Version

In case you missed it: highlights from recent shows. Mudlarking on the River Thames; raising chickens in a Virginia backyard; and a Full Disclosure first -- a journo who I admire, Mo News's Mosheh Oinounou, interviews me about nervous markets and the economy.

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker duo Jack Margerison and Maxwell Bamber to talk about WOOTTENS—a beautifully shot short film capturing generations of boatbuilders working along the River Thames. We explore the emotional depth behind the project, the dynamics of their creative partnership, and the power of telling quiet, character-driven stories. Jack and Max share what it's like to collaborate as freelancers, why passion projects are essential to surviving (and thriving) in the creative industries, and how simply getting involved—paid or unpaid—can shape your future. Whether you're a filmmaker, creative, or someone who appreciates stories of legacy, craftsmanship, and resilience, this is a conversation that will leave you inspired to pick up your camera and start creating. Watch the film: WOOTTENS – Short Documentary Follow Jack: @jackmarge Follow Max: @pentimax91

Where we: Continue to relax on the patio at Rodney Towers with a glass or two of wine Join a very contented Rod straight after Spurs' 2nd Leg win in Germany i the Europa League Reflect on Arsenal's great performance in Madrid Look forward to Easter fixtures this weekend… #bluefootbarsd #fftf #footyfromthefoot #football #soccer #arsenal #astonvilla #mancity #wolverhamptonwanderers #leicestercity #westham #bayernmunich #borussiadortmund #celticfc #cadiz #xolos #sdwave #sockers #sandiegofc #premierleague #bundesliga #laliga #championship #efl #spl #seriea #ligamx #mls #nwsl Follow FootyFromTheFoot by clicking here: podfollow.com/footyfromthefoot Linktree for all our socials, email & places to access the podcast: linktr.ee/footyfromthefoot @footyfromthefoot @sdgooners @sandiegocityzens @sandiego_wolves @avfccalifornia @sandiegohammers @sandiegofoxes @fcbsandiego @san_diego_bvb_supporters @san_diego_csc @esecadieeuu @calitrotters @bluefootbar Show Notes: New music picks this week is Pulp's new single “Spike Island”. Listen to our picks from previous weeks this year on the FFTF Recommends Spotify Playlist… https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44rQHVYe3rZeIkXqindPhr?si=6108eb3813d34beb Southend Utd fans adopt an America tourist on the River Thames… https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce928nmz884o Priscilla's GoFundMe: gofund.me/ad1167a1 California Trotters: calitrotters@gmail.com @calitrotters on IG, Twitter & Facebook

Oil tycoon Robert P. McCulloch purchased London Bridge for $2,460,000 on 17th April, 1968. The Victorian structure, which had been sinking into the River Thames at a rate of one inch every eight years, was then dismantled stone by stone and shipped to the USA, where it now bestrides Lake Havasu City, Arizona.  The wheeze was the work of advertising executive-turned-London councilor Ivan Luckin, who convinced his colleagues that it might be possible to sell the bridge to pay for the costs of building a new one, and set about a marketing blitz including a press conference in New York in which he invoked the crossing's illustrious Roman history. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly revisit the gaudy launch ceremony; debunk the myth that McCulloch thought he was buying Tower Bridge instead; and reveal that buying the bridge wasn't even this eccentric entrepreneur's wackiest idea… Further Reading: • ‘How London Bridge Ended Up In Arizona' (HISTORY, 2016): https://www.history.com/news/how-london-bridge-ended-up-in-arizona • Inside Arizona's London Bridge (BBC, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnHy4_P8SCE • ‘London Bridge in America - The Tall Story of a Transatlantic Crossing, By Travis Elborough' (Jonathan Cape, 2013):  https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/London_Bridge_in_America/n96uDvKN3ioC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Ivan+Luckin&pg=PA271&printsec=frontcover Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Europe correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how 34 people have been killed in a Russian missile attack in north eastern Ukraine, one of the men who planned the Manchester Arena bombing at an Ariana Grande concert attacking three prison officers while serving his sentence. She also spoke about how two prestigious University rowing teams have gone head to head in a race down the River Thames - but they've been racing in E coli contaminated water.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Jean Marsh Upstairs Downstairs and Doctor Who actress dies at 90 Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq Trumps iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find Worksop explosion Man killed in blast that destroyed house At least 34 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city Kaliyah Coa Body found in search for girl, 11, in River Thames The Last of Us is back, and its The Apprentice final Whats coming up this week Newspaper headlines Blast chance saloon and Katy roars into space Birmingham bin strike latest Army experts called in to help

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trumps iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat Jean Marsh Upstairs Downstairs and Doctor Who actress dies at 90 Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find Kaliyah Coa Body found in search for girl, 11, in River Thames Worksop explosion Man killed in blast that destroyed house The Last of Us is back, and its The Apprentice final Whats coming up this week Newspaper headlines Blast chance saloon and Katy roars into space At least 34 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq Birmingham bin strike latest Army experts called in to help

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Birmingham bin strike latest Army experts called in to help Kaliyah Coa Body found in search for girl, 11, in River Thames Newspaper headlines Blast chance saloon and Katy roars into space Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find At least 34 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city Trumps iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq The Last of Us is back, and its The Apprentice final Whats coming up this week Worksop explosion Man killed in blast that destroyed house Jean Marsh Upstairs Downstairs and Doctor Who actress dies at 90

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find Jean Marsh Upstairs Downstairs and Doctor Who actress dies at 90 The Last of Us is back, and its The Apprentice final Whats coming up this week At least 34 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city Trumps iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat Worksop explosion Man killed in blast that destroyed house Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq Birmingham bin strike latest Army experts called in to help Kaliyah Coa Body found in search for girl, 11, in River Thames Newspaper headlines Blast chance saloon and Katy roars into space

fWotD Episode 2900: The Boat Race 2020 Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 13 April 2025 is The Boat Race 2020.The Boat Race 2020 was a side-by-side rowing race scheduled to take place on 29 March 2020. Held annually, The Boat Race is contested between crews from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge along a 4.2-mile (6.8 km) tidal stretch of the River Thames in south-west London. This would have been the 75th women's race and the 166th men's race, and for the fifth time in the history of the event, the men's, women's and both reserves' races would have been held on the Tideway on the same day. Cambridge led the longstanding rivalry 84–80 and 44–30 in the men's and women's races, respectively. The races were cancelled on 16 March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom. Other than as a result of war, it was the first time the men's race had been cancelled since it has taken place annually from 1845. It was also the first cancellation of the women's race since its 1964 revival. It would have been the first time in the history of the event that both senior races had been umpired by women. The members of each crew were announced on the date that the race would have been conducted.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:59 UTC on Sunday, 13 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see The Boat Race 2020 on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Amy.

Gradually...bit by bit...shard by shred...coin by button....a storied river gives up thousands of years of history. London Mudlark and micro-paleontologist Alessio Checconi on his finger-wrinkling love-affair with the River Thames.

High prices, rising utility bills, rogue landlords and poor living conditions are all contributing to a growing crisis in London's rental market and it is young people who are bearing the brunt. With 2.7 million people renting in the city, paying on average around 40% of their income on rent alone, does this make London the worse place to be renting? Jacob Phillips joins us to talk about the challenges faced by many people when it comes to accommodations choices and what impact the Government's Renters Rights Bill might have on the situation.Plus one of the world's oldest and most famous amateur sporting rivalries takes place this weekend, as Oxford and Cambridge Universities go head-to-head in the annual Boat Race, but will the water quality of the River Thames pose a serious risk to the rowers taking part? The Standard's Megan Howe is here with the latest on what advice is being given to the teams and all the details of when and where you can watch the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest post by Gary Beckwith, author of How to Make A Million in Business I never saw my dad. When I was eight years old, he left the family home. He never called, never visited; he just checked out of the whole 'being a parent thing'. As I grew older, though, I was determined to have some sort of relationship with him, anything. So I kept showing up at his workplace on the River Thames, where he was an engineer on the tugs and barges. The longer I spent there, the more we had to talk about, and by the time I was 16, we were not only much closer, we were colleagues. Running a Family Business, How to Make A Million I guess that's why I have such a complex view of the 'work family balance'. For me, business has always been about family. Long before I ever ran one myself. Besides, what's the alternative? I've seen wonderful, committed couples become like passing ships in the night as their jobs dictated their schedules, locations, and, often, what they did in their spare time. I've witnessed wonderful people become parents who work so hard for their kids that they never actually see them. When I started my first business, I was always conscious of not following in my father's footsteps, but if I was ever going to succeed, I knew I'd need to work every hour I could. There was only one answer: bring the family on the journey with me. When I first met my wife, Rita, she worked in publishing and loved it. Meanwhile, I was run off my feet operating a fuel barge, and desperate for an extra pair of hands. The paperwork alone was burying me, and my dyslexia didn't help. At the end of each week, I'd grab all the papers, dump them in a shopping basket, and take them home to Rita. Slowly but surely, I wore her down, and she gave up the job she loved to come and work on a barge that had no toilets and not enough customers. I guess she saw it even then. The relationship or the business: it was all in or all out. We have two children together, Matthew and Lucy, and both have experienced the positives and negatives that come with a lifetime in the family business. Every meal time becomes a boardroom meeting. You get to a stage where all you talk about is business. Who phoned in sick today? What are we going to do about this new legislation? How's the new boat coming along? A company becomes your own little Coronation Street; you get so tangled up in the stories of people's lives. They need to transcend the family name. If you believe in succession planning as much as I do, you'll know you can't give your kids special treatment. If anything, you need to work them harder than everybody else. They need to earn the respect of their peers. My son Matthew started working with us when he was 12 years old. He went from stocking cupboards to serving snacks, to doing the commentary on our site setting ships. He trained to be a captain, worked in engineering, took over HR, and did years of management training. He worked across every department, and by the time we had 500 staff, Matthew knew all their names, their kids' names, and where they were going on holiday together. It's hard work, and at times they won't see your vision for them, but without this preparation, everything you've built could fall apart within a generation (and that will be your fault, not theirs). Sometimes they'll be left out. My daughter Lucy had a huge part to play in City Cruises, but as she grew older, she wanted to do her own thing. Matthew, Rita and I were still entrenched in the business, but Lucy wasn't a board member, so she had zero control over any decisions. It's hard to be an employee sometimes, but when the business is so intertwined with your family, it can leave you feeling ostracised from both. Lucy understood that she couldn't be on the board without experience, and deep down, it wasn't what she wanted, but knowing all this didn't make it any easier. Maybe they had shorter childhoods than some kids, but I wonder how many parents get to see their children every day...

Things are about to get personal... In episode 3 of The Origins of Humankind, we zoom into the birth and spread of humanity itself. Our guide is the iconic Chris Stringer, one of the most influential paleoanthropologists alive. Together, we trace the origins of our genus and the emergence of Homo sapiens as the last surviving human species. While doing this, we meet many oddities, such as rhino hunting along the River Thames, but we also explore some of the biggest questions in human evolution:What is a human?Why did we evolve big brains?Why do we have such long childhoods?Is Homo sapiens truly unique — or just one human among many?As always, we finish with my guest's reflections on humanity.MORE LINKSMore material: ⁠⁠OnHumans.Substack.com/Origins⁠⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠Patreon.com/OnHumans⁠⁠Free lectures on human origins: ⁠⁠CARTA⁠⁠Stringer's books: Lone Survivors; Our Human StoryWHAT'S NEXT#4-5: The Story of Sapiens, in Two PartsThe series finishes with two episodes on the story of Homo sapiens, using the magic of ancient DNA to tell a genuinely global history of our species.Key question: How did migrations shape the human story? Why are we the only humans left? And how did humans spread worldwide, first as hunters and gatherers, then as farmers and shepherds?Your guide: Johannes Krause was the first scholar to discover a new species of humans by DNA alone. Co-author of Hubris, and A Short History of Humanity, he is now the Director of the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology.When: March 16th & 23rd, 2025KEYWORDSAnthropology | Biology | Human evolution | Human origins | Homo Erectus | Australopithecines | Brain evolution | Paleoneurology | Hominins | Cave art | Homo sapiens | Climate changes | Pleistocene | Cognitive evolution | Cognitive archaeology | Stone tools | Palaeolithic | Neanderthals | Alloparenting | Expensive tissue -hypothesis | Radiator theory | Brain growth | Palaeoanthropology |

Sambucha Kombucha is located in Pangbourne, near Reading, England on the banks of the River Thames. It is a “hobby turned full-time job” for Sam May, who moved from California to the UK. The commercial operation started during lockdown and... The post Profile: Sambucha Kombucha, Pangbourne, Berkshire, UK appeared first on 'Booch News.

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Who doesn't love a good Heist? Now throw in the most valuable diamond in the world at the time, the Millennium Star. Still not convinced? Well let's put this thing right in the middle of London at the Millennium Dome's De Beers exhibit. In November of the year 2000, a crew of career criminals attempted one of the ballsiest, most brazen robberies in history. And they would've probably gotten away with it too if it wasn't for those nosey specialist at Scotland Yard called The Flying Squad. Months prior the future heist-ers had attempted not one but two separate armored truck robberies that were both met with failure in different but wildly entertaining fashion.  Not to be deterred these guys might have figured their methods were sounds, just maybe they weren't aiming high enough. Find out how it all goes down here.Support the show

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Water, cars and phones The seven bills set to rise this week Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan to star in Sam Mendes Beatles films Missing 11 year old girl was seen paddling in River Thames Three die in west London collision involving a car and bus Bletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101 UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds Haiti gangs storm town of Mirebalais and release 500 prisoners XL bully Meeting a dangerous dog owner to ask why they have one Mandalay was the city of gold. Now it reeks of dead bodies April Fools Day Are we too suspicious of a prank story nowadays

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Water, cars and phones The seven bills set to rise this week Haiti gangs storm town of Mirebalais and release 500 prisoners Bletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101 Mandalay was the city of gold. Now it reeks of dead bodies April Fools Day Are we too suspicious of a prank story nowadays Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan to star in Sam Mendes Beatles films UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds Missing 11 year old girl was seen paddling in River Thames Three die in west London collision involving a car and bus XL bully Meeting a dangerous dog owner to ask why they have one

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan to star in Sam Mendes Beatles films Missing 11 year old girl was seen paddling in River Thames Haiti gangs storm town of Mirebalais and release 500 prisoners April Fools Day Are we too suspicious of a prank story nowadays XL bully Meeting a dangerous dog owner to ask why they have one Mandalay was the city of gold. Now it reeks of dead bodies Water, cars and phones The seven bills set to rise this week Three die in west London collision involving a car and bus Bletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101

This episode is the second in our new panel discussion series People of the Thames on Talk of the Thames, where we explore how different communities work, create, and engage with the river. Hosted by Chloe Russell, this series brings together experts, storytellers, and practitioners whose lives and work are directly tied to the Thames.In this panel, recorded aboard the working Theatreship in Canary Wharf, we explore the rich cultural and emotional connections people form with the Thames through art, music, history, and heritage. This is a conversation about creativity, community, and the personal stories that flow through the river's current.

This month's guest is Civic Engineers associate director Sam Harland who talks to host Rob Hakimian about the Building Safety Act 2022 and how it is changing the way that engineers are working. They talk about how it has introduced new processes, particularly for structural engineers like Harland, with the tightening of design competency requirements, the introduction of the gateway process and the creation of the Golden Thread for buildings. The discussion particularly focuses on what this means for works on existing buildings and how engineers now have to carry out extensive investigations to uncover their structural health and history. Harland also provides insight on how implementation of the Act has been difficult and how it might drive the future of the sector. Prior to the interview portion, Rob is joined by NCE senior reporters Thomas Johnson and Tom Pashby to discuss some of the reporting they have been doing on the Havant Thicket Reservoir, water quality in the River Thames and the protracted consenting process for the Aquind Interconnector.  

The only road through Britain's smallest town near Canterbury is set to shut for six months.It's so repairs can be carried out on a £1 million Grade II listed house in Fordwich, but there are fears the 6,000 drivers who use the route will be forced onto the A28 Sturry Road instead, causing congestion.Also on today's episode, a new road link between Kent and Essex is a step closer to being built.The government's given planning permission to the Lower Thames Crossing which will connect the A2 with the A13 and includes a new tunnel under the River Thames.Hear from Dartford MP Jim Dickson, Natalie Chapman from Logistics UK and Chris Todd from Transport Action Network.A Kent restaurant owner is calling for an urgent reform to business rates as the chancellor makes her Spring Statement today.Rachel Reeves is giving an update on the economy, as many employers still reel from the measures announced in her Autumn budget. We've been chatting to Clare Tierney who runs Smoqe in Rochester High Street.Almost two years after a cliff collapse closed a road in north Kent, two repair options have been put forward.The A226 Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe has been shut off to traffic since April 2023 an residents have been updated at a public meeting.A KentOnline campaign calling for changes to rules around who can get a blue badge has received support from a number of MPs.We've started Blue Badge Battle after a number of cancer patients revealed they were turned down. Maidstone rep Helen Grant is backing it and has shared her own personal story.And in sport, Gillingham have confirmed the arrival of Gareth Ainsworth as their new first team manager.He's left Shrewsbury Town to replace John Coleman who left the club yesterday.

Get ready to uncover the wonders of one of London's most significant landmarks, the Tower of London! Standing proud on the banks of the River Thames, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a treasure trove of history, filled with captivating tales that span nearly a millennium. In this episode, we delve into the Tower's fascinating origins, exploring its various incarnations as a royal palace, a fortress, and a notorious prison. Prepare to hear about the infamous figures tied to this iconic site, including Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey, whose legacies linger within its ancient walls.We'll also shine a light on must-see attractions, such as the stunning Crown Jewels, which have mesmerised over three million visitors annually. Learn practical tips for navigating the site, including optimal visiting times, and hear about the engaging stories from the Yeoman Warders that breathe life into this historical treasure.From hidden gems like the prisoner graffiti in the Beauchamp Tower to the quieter reflective spaces of Tower Green, every aspect of the Tower holds an intriguing story waiting to be shared. We also discuss the importance of planning your visit effectively and elaborate on how to make the most of your time while exploring this monumental landmark.Whether you are a history lover, a royal enthusiast, or simply curious about London's rich past, the Tower of London offers something for everyone. Join us as we unlock the mysteries of this captivating place and prepare for your next adventure in the heart of London. Don't forget to subscribe and share your own Tower of London experiences with us!

On this episode of Sunshine Travelers, we're taking you off the beaten path in London. We've visited the city multiple times, so this trip was all about finding something new. From visiting the fictional home of Ted Lasso in Richmond to catching an unforgettable sunset view from the top of The Shard, we're sharing a different side of London—beyond the usual tourist spots. If you're looking for a fresh take on one of the world's most iconic cities, this episode is for you. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Related Episodes you will also Love: Episode 5: London Travel Guide Episode 63 - Exploring the UK Beyond London: Our Top 5 Must-See UK Destinations ___________________________________________________________________________________ Here's our Ted Lasso Mini Tour of Richmond: • Take the train to Richmond Station (if coming from London, ~20 min from Waterloo) Stop 1: The Prince's Head (aka The Crown & Anchor) - Snap some photos outside, and if it's open, peek inside for a pint later in the day. Stop 2: Richmond Green (Ted & Coach Beard's Daily Walks) - This picturesque green is where Ted and Beard frequently take their strolls and chat about football (and life) - Look for the exact spots where they filmed various scenes and soak in the ambiance. Stop 3: Ted's Front Door - 11a Paved Court, Richmond TW9 1LZ - This charming alleyway houses Ted Lasso's famous red front door (now painted) Stop 4: Paved Court (Shopping Street) • This pedestrian street has been featured multiple times in the show. You'll recognize the red phone booth from key scenes. They've opened a Ted Lasso shop you can stop in for merch and the Italian restaurant across the street sells Ted's biscuits in the pink boxes Stop 5: Brewer's Lane (Keeley & Roy's Scene) - This narrow alley is where Keeley and Roy had their cute chat while he was trying to avoid an emotional moment. If you have a car or want to take a bus to find these additional locations: Stop 6: The Real-Life AFC Richmond Stadium - The Ham Playing Fields, TW10 7RS • The home of AFC Richmond in the show is actually Hayes & Yeading United FC's stadium (a bit outside Richmond), but many exterior stadium shots were filmed at The Ham Playing Fields. • Stroll along the fields where team training sessions were depicted. Stop 7: Richmond Riverside Walk (Ted's Thinking Spot) - Richmond Riverside, TW9 1EH • Enjoy a scenic stroll along the River Thames, which has been used in several episodes. Stop 8: Teddington Lock Footbridge (Ted's Running Scene) - Teddington Lock, TW11 9NG • This pedestrian bridge is where Ted was seen running and contemplating AFC Richmond's challenges. Other Iconic Spots to Visit in Richmond: The White Cross - Riverside, TW9 1TH • Enjoy a pint by the river at this popular pub that floods during high tide but they have wellies you can borrow to get in or out There's also a Market called Duck Pond Market on Saturday's in Heron Square: this is where we found the Land Rover Coffee shop @thelittlemobilecoffeeco (on Instagram) and the Creme Brulee Donuts ___________________________________________________________________________________ Come with us to visit the end of the Earth, Antarctica, the seventh continent — a true-bucket list destination - in 2026! Get all the details and sign up here! Protect your privacy, increase your security, keep your browsing data secure, and don't get locked out of websites with Express VPN - get 3 months free with a yearly plan If you don't have an Amex Platinum Card to book your stay through then Find your Perfect Stay in London at sunshinetravelers.com/booking Stay connected when you travel to London for WAY LESS than using your carriers international plan, download an Esim from Gigsky and save a ton of money. Use code sunshine for 10% off Never Overpay for a Flight to London Again, Get Daily Drop Pro Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram Save our travel ideas on Pinterest See our travel videos on You Tube Follow us on X (Twitter) Connect with us on LinkedIn Connect with us on Threads Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

I. Ocean furrows II. The liquid skin of story  III. Island protecting waves "What are the living sonic expressions inherited from our ancestors? This question came to me when I read the definition of ‘intangible cultural heritage' on the UNESCO website. The field recording I chose from the Fisherman's Wharf in Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands, is, in the words of Josué Jaramillo, ‘a unique polyphony, where work, culture and wildlife converge in an imperfect but very human harmony'. Listening to the recording, I was mesmerised by the sound of the ‘knives sliding on whetstones', as well as the daily conversations and the flowing of sounds into each other. Watching videos of the wharf online, I was transfixed by the seabirds, iguanas and sea lions that waited patiently for -or simply took- their fair share of the fish meat.  "Researching Ecuadorian folk music, I came across ‘Taita Quishpe', a song about the love felt by an indigenous agriculturalist towards their ‘chakrita', the small plot of land which provides for them and soothes them like the sound of the ‘rondador', the national instrument of Ecuador. I thought of the ocean around the Galapagos Islands as one giant chakrita, and the very particular relationship islanders have with the sea, its deep and shifting waters.  "This provoked me to explore my own heritage as a British-Greek person. The first thing that came to my mind was the Odyssey, the epic rhapsody of the eponymous hero's perilous journey of return. Thinking about the waters of heritage and story, I was reminded of the evasive figure of Proteus, the shapeshifting old man of the sea, transforming himself into ‘a lion, a serpent, a leopard, a boar, rushing water, a mighty tree'. I felt that across the ages this is also what stories do.  "The next thing that came to mind was the Met Office's shipping forecast, that spell-like, reliable, life-saving transmission. This spell led to thinking about other spells, about the fate of ancient traditions that were lost, only to be remade in modern form, such as the animistic traditions of Druidry and its flowing spirit of inspiration, or Awen.  "The soundscape hopefully evokes something of this imaginative journey, taking the original field recording itself as a point of departure. My idea has been to dissolve boundaries, to express the movement of waves and to allow for the invisible radiophonic liquidity that we are all part of to emerge; it seems to me that both through tangible and intangible waters, all our different islands might be connected, and perhaps that sonic currents of our heritage are always travelling to shores much further than we think." Sounds:  Ocean furrows:  • Extracts from the original field recording (unedited and edited)  • Sample from ‘Taita Quishpe', Gloria Haro y conjunto folklorico, from ‘El Canto dela Raza', 1969  The liquid skin of story:  • Extract from ‘The Odyssey', Rhapsody 4, Homer, read in Modern Greek by Veroniki Krikoni and in Spanish by Christos Siorikis  • Field recording at Parkland Walk, London. Voice: Chris Sakellaridis; harmonium: Öztan Aydin-Corbett; birds, passers-by  Island protecting waves: • Met Office, Shipping forecast (archive, January 2021), read by Chris Sakellaridis • Field recording, Spring Equinox Ceremony, Tamesis Order of Bards and Druids Group, Primrose Hill  • Field recording, the River Thames, Rotherhithe Beach Santa Cruz, Islas Galápagos soundscape reimagined by Chris Sakellaridis. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Jessie Burton uses her literary skills to enchant and entertain younger readers in her new novel, Hidden Treasure, which is a luminous tale of fortune and loss set on the banks of the River Thames. We sat down to speak with her about the magic of mudlarking, her family history and the power of friendship.

Leo Villareal is an artist, but his tools aren't paint and canvas; he manipulates light, color and computer code to create monumental works of public art. In a dazzling talk, he takes us inside his efforts to light up some of the world's most iconic bridges — including an installation of 25,000 LED lights on San Francisco's Bay Bridge and a piece uniting nine bridges along London's River Thames — and shows how public art can transform a city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo Villareal is an artist, but his tools aren't paint and canvas; he manipulates light, color and computer code to create monumental works of public art. In a dazzling talk, he takes us inside his efforts to light up some of the world's most iconic bridges — including an installation of 25,000 LED lights on San Francisco's Bay Bridge and a piece uniting nine bridges along London's River Thames — and shows how public art can transform a city.

Leo Villareal is an artist, but his tools aren't paint and canvas; he manipulates light, color and computer code to create monumental works of public art. In a dazzling talk, he takes us inside his efforts to light up some of the world's most iconic bridges — including an installation of 25,000 LED lights on San Francisco's Bay Bridge and a piece uniting nine bridges along London's River Thames — and shows how public art can transform a city.

Presented by TwinSpires Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez walks through his mounts in Saturday's stakes, including undefeated River Thames in the Fountain of Youth. Gulfstream handicapper Ron Nicoletti, FOX Sports Acacia Clement, and Santa Anita's Jeff Chapman handicap the stakes races at their respective tracks, and trainer Buff Bradley & jockey Rajiv Maragh look back on the career of 2025 Hall of Fame nominee Groupie Doll. Plus, we bring you this week's edition of 'Calling All Three Year Old's' with Bobby Neuman presented by Spendthrift, James Scully previews three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on his weekly Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin tackle the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business. 

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Even in the 1800s, nobody used their turn signals.In this one, Ian and Liv talk about a steamboat that sank in the River Thames after it was struck and split in half by a much larger boat. Of course, there was mayhem, an investigation, and a trial that could only happen more than a century ago.Also, Liv sounds like she smokes 20 packs a day. Ian is becoming a mature adult.

Send us a textThis audio is edited version of a longer Video presentation originally given on 12th of January 2024 to a secular group and made available to my Patrons on 15th Jan 2024. To see the longer complete video, follow the link to my Patreon community.https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-reaction-to-96546184?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkEpisode Notes.Introduction:Mary Wollstonecraft's Background:Mary Wollstonecraft, born on April 27, 1759, found herself at a crossroads in life. A woman of immense intellect, she faced subjugation, misunderstanding, and societal castigation. Despite her brilliance, she was largely ignored by her contemporaries as an intellectual. Her failed suicide attempt, where she was rescued from the River Thames, marked a turning point in her life.Her early life was marked by personal struggles, failed relationships, and financial difficulties. Raised in a household marred by her father's alcohol-fueled violence towards her mother, Wollstonecraft's traumatic childhood experiences profoundly influenced her perspective. She would later become a staunch advocate for women's rights, challenging the oppressive structures of patriarchy.Mary as a Governess and Advocate:After saving her sister Eliza from an abusive marriage in 1784, Mary Wollstonecraft became a governess, tutoring an Irish aristocratic family's four daughters. This experience exposed her to the corrupt system that confined 18th-century women to narrow roles, focusing solely on marriage and submission.Wollstonecraft's influence on the four young girls under her tutelage was transformative. Initially conforming to societal expectations, they emerged as intelligent, passionate, and independent individuals under her guidance. This demonstrated the potential for change through education, a central theme in Wollstonecraft's body of work.Her Seminal Work; "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman":Wollstonecraft's ground-breaking work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792), challenged prevailing gender roles and called for the empowerment of women. She argued for education, critical thinking, and independence, rejecting the societal narrative that confined women to submissive roles. Her critique extended to the intellectual backdrop of her time, questioning the ideas of philosophers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.She opposed Rousseau's view that women's education should revolve around pleasing and serving men, drawing parallels between women's roles and the dynamics of slavery. Wollstonecraft's rejection of traditional gender norms and advocacy for equality faced posthumous criticism, particularly regarding her unconventional personal life.Mary Wollstonecraft's Legacy and Christian Perspectives:Wollstonecraft's legacy extends beyond women's rights; it challenges societal norms and urges self-reflection. While her views may be viewed critically from a more conservative Christian perspective, her emphasis on the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals aligns with biblical principles.Her call for women's education aligns with the Christian value of stewardship—the responsible use of God-given abilities. Despite potential conflicts with established gender norms, Wollstonecraft's ideas can be interpreted in ways consistent with Christian teachings about humanSupport the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

The Thames Clippers, speeding their way up and down the River Thames have become a normal sight for those in London, but a ride on them show the beauty and history that London offers. In this podcast we look at their history....

Talk 2   School, Sunday School, & Salvation Welcome to Talk 2 in our new series where I'm reflecting on my how the Lord has blessed my life. Today I'll be talking about my time at Primary School, at Sunday School, and how I learnt at the age of eight how to be saved.   Suttons Lane County Primary School My first school was situated on Suttons Lane, quite close to Hornchurch aerodrome. On the edge of town, to the south it had open views of the fairly flat countryside on the northern side of the River Thames. It was less than a ten-minute walk from my house.   From an early age I was able to walk to school unattended as there were no roads to cross thanks to ‘the cinder track', a footpath that ran along the edge of what we called ‘the farmer's field' where we would see horses pulling a plough to prepare the soil for the potatoes that were grown there.   Every day at school began with the teacher marking the register followed by assembly in the school hall where we sang a hymn, said the Lord's Prayer together, and listened to any announcements the headmaster had to give us. I don't know how many of our teachers were practising Christians, but the emphasis in assembly was distinctly Christian, as was the teaching in the weekly Scripture – later to be called Religious Education – lessons we had in class.   In those days it was a legal requirement for all schools to include Scripture on the curriculum and for each day to begin with an act of Christian worship. So the Christian teaching I received at home and at Sunday School was reinforced by what went on at school. The truth of the Christian message was still widely assumed, even if church attendance had greatly diminished as a result of the war. How different things are today!   I can see with hindsight that, although I didn't realise it at the time, one of the reasons I enjoyed school was that there was no conflict between what I was taught at home and what I was taught at school.   And, of course, I enjoyed it too because, unlike some schools today that have misguidedly sold off their playing fields for commercial purposes, our school shared a playing field with the adjacent secondary school, where we played cricket and football, both of which were probably my favourite activities.   I played for the school team at both cricket and football, the love of which I inherited from my father who on Saturdays was an active player in both. I loved going to watch him play for the Elm Park Football Club and the Cranham Cricket Club.   He once told me he thought that the boys in the secondary school where he taught paid more attention to his Scripture lessons because he also taught them to play football. He was a qualified F.A. Coach, and, incidentally, also told me that one of the boys he had coached played in the England team that won the World Cup in 1966. I still have a box full of medals he won for cricket, football, snooker, and tennis. He was seven times the champion of the Elm Park Lawn Tennis Club.   But I think I also enjoyed school because I was good at my lessons. As I've already mentioned, I started school at the age of 4 in September 1943. Educationally I had the distinct advantage that my father was a teacher and had taught me to read and write before I went to school, and so by the time I was 7 my parents were told that I had a reading age of 12.   In saying this I hope I don't give the impression that I'm boasting. I learnt long ago that true humility is not a matter of pretending that you don't really have any talents or gifts, but acknowledging that what you do have comes from God, and that all the credit is his and not ours. If I have a good brain, it is God who gave me that brain, and I have no right to boast about my academic achievements. But that does not mean that I may not mention them! As God said to Jeremiah:   Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5).   Before we were born, God had a purpose for each one of us, and he created us with the abilities we would need to fulfil that purpose.  It's our decision as to whether we fulfil that purpose or not. So I thank God for the good brain he gave me and for parents who encouraged me to use it.   And if I tell you that every year I attended that school I came top of the class, you'll understand that my reason for doing so is to show how, without my realising it, he was guiding me onto a pathway where academic achievement would be an essential part of the work that he had planned for me to do.   Sunday School and Church But school was not the only place I was learning. Probably the most influential source in my education was what my parents taught me at home. But more of that in a moment. I was also learning at Sunday School and at other church related activities like Lifeboys (the name then given to the junior section of the Boys' Brigade).   My first reaction to Sunday School was that I didn't like it! I was only 4 and I'm grateful to my parents that when I told them so they did not force me to go. A little later they suggested very gently that I might like to try it again, and this time I enjoyed it. Because of the wisdom they showed in this matter, I always knew that attendance at Sunday School or Church was to be my decision. No one could ever say that I only went because my parents made me go.   And so I went of my own free will, and year after year was given a book as a prize for good attendance. The annual Sunday School Prize Giving Sunday was a big event, and many of the parents who were not church-goers came to see their children receive their prizes.   Sunday School, which in most churches took place in the afternoon, was a big thing in the 1940s and 1950s. Even parents who did not come to church wanted their children to be taught about the Bible – or they were just glad to get a break from the kids on a Sunday afternoon! We were told that our church had the largest Sunday School in Essex with up to 400 children attending each Sunday. My mother was a Sunday School teacher and my father taught the teenage Bible Class, but more of that in the next talk.   Unlike most of the children who attended Sunday School, I also attended church. I think my first experience of church was travelling on a Sunday evening up to London to attend the church where my parents had attended before the war. We travelled on the London Underground railway on the District Line between Elm Park and Bromley stations, and I took an instant dislike to London because at that time much of that area was damaged, dirty, and quite smelly.   The Tab which formerly, I was told, had up to a thousand in its congregation, had been bombed in the war and, as far as I know was never rebuilt. Many of the people's houses had been destroyed and, rather like my parents, they had moved away from the East End of London. Consequently the meetings I went to as a young child with my parents were attended by at most a few dozen people and took place in the upstairs room of a pub, which I seem to remember was called The Five Bells.   The meetings weren't really suitable for children, and I didn't really enjoy the fuss that all the adults made of me. One thing I did like was the minister, Mr Tildsley, referring to me as King David and perhaps that sparked in my young heart a desire to copy my namesake and achieve great victories for God.   Fortunately, as far as I was concerned, my parents soon decided that it was time to settle into a church that was nearer to where they were now living, so we started attending Elm Park Baptist which was a relatively new church as most of the houses in the area, like ours, had only been constructed in the mid to late 1930s.   It was a warm friendly church with lots of activities for children and young people and, although I couldn't understand all that the minister said in his sermons on Sunday evenings, it's clear, looking back on it, that it was all influencing my mind in the right direction, leading me ultimately in my teens to give my life to Jesus. But that's a subject for our next talk. However, before we get there, it's important that I tell you how, at the age of 8, I came to understand how to be sure I would go the Heaven when I die.   The way of salvation I remember how, at the age of 8, I was sitting on my father's knee when I asked him,   Daddy, how good do you have to be to go to Heaven?      I think the question was on my mind because of something that was called David's Good Boy Chart. This was a chart my father had made rather like a calendar with a space for each day for him to stick on it a coloured sun or moon or star, depending on how my behaviour had been that day.   I think he had made it because my mother had been having some problems with me during the day while he was at work. When he got home, my mother would tell him how I had behaved that day and an appropriate sticker would be applied to the chart. If I'd been good, it would be a sun, not so good, a moon, and so on.   I think I must have been wondering how many suns I would need if I wanted to go to Heaven! My father explained that it isn't a question of how good we are, because none of us is good enough to go to heaven. That's why Jesus came to die on the cross to take the punishment for our sins so that all who believe in him will have everlasting life.   Then he asked, Do you believe that, David?   I replied, Yes, of course I do. And why do you believe it? asked my father. Because you have told me, I said. That's a good reason, he said, but one day you will come to believe it for yourself.   That's the first time I can remember that I was consciously aware of the truth of the gospel. I suppose that, like many who have been brought up in a Christian home, I can't put a date on when I first believed. It feels as though I have always believed. I cannot remember a time when I did not believe.   I used to be concerned about this, especially when so many Christians can remember a specific date. But then I heard an illustration that was very helpful. I never forgot, and will never forget, the date when Eileen and I married. But even if one year I had forgotten it, I would never have forgotten that I was married and who I was married to!   The point of the illustration is this. The date that my married relationship with Eileen started was relatively unimportant compared with our relationship throughout our married lives. The same applies to our relationship with Jesus. What matters is not when our relationship started, but whether I am in relationship with him now. Am I trusting him now for the forgiveness of my sins and my home in heaven? And if I am, then the exact date it all started is relatively unimportant.   So I cannot remember an exact date when I first believed but I can remember the day when I decided to give my life to Christ. And again, it was through my father that I came to that decision. But we'll come to that in a later talk.  

Do you ever think about where your poo goes once you flush it down the toilet? Or about how not having access to toilets... or the sewer systems beneath them... would dramatically (and negatively) impact your life? Today, we cover the history of how we humans have dealt with our (literal) shit. Another reminder of how life in the present is so, so, SO much better than life in the past. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch.

Twice a day the River Thames recedes, revealing a muddy shoreline. Hobbyists known as mudlarks stroll the surface searching for objects that have found their way into the river over the centuries -- everything from ancient Roman jewelry to modern wedding rings. A new book about mudlarking describes the irresistible appeal of searching for treasures and the stories behind them. And: why do performers whisper the phrase Toi, toi, toi to wish each other well backstage before a show? Finally, what's the plural of octopus? Octopuses? Octopi? Or something else? Plus, schniddles vs. schnibbles, visiting vs. talking, fotched a heave, creature comforts, trade-last, a timely pangram, Doves Type, and a brain teaser about malapropisms.  Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The tide was very high and choppy, hitting the side walls. You can also hear planes coming and going from the nearby London City Airport.”

Lara and Carey kick off Halloweek by breaking down two areas of the Haunted Hayride of Life: the unstoppable entrance into old hag era and keto-salami constipation. They also talk communicating via dreams and the false promises of a demonic new exercise pill. Back on RHOC, the ladies Jet Blue Mint off to Londontown for Shannon's birthday; they embarrass the nation with intentionally bad British accents, royalty role play, a shrieking double decker bus ride and harrowing speed boat odyssey down the River Thames. Shannon reverts to Sad Clown Mode for the first of many dinner breakdowns as Heather confronts her for perceived lies and calls out the other Mammogram Ladies for not caring about the results of her own. Chapters: 00:00 It's Halloween & Gravity is Horror 09:43 Doughy White Blobs are Trending 15:20 A Demonic Exercise Pill 16:50 Keto More Like Constipato 21:08 RHOC E14S18 Recap! More Lara & Carey Content: Subscribe to Once Upon a Time in Nashville to hear a new episode out now! Listen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video episodes by joining the SUP PATREON. Be cheap as hell and get full-length videos of the pod for free by subscribing to the SUP YOUTUBE. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TIKOK & SUP INSTAGRAM Sexy Unique Podcast is Produced By: Tiny Legends Productions, LLC Executive Producer: Stella Young Tech Director: Guy Robinson Art Director & Social Media: Ariel Moreno Sexy Unique Podcast is Edited by: Video & Audio Editor: Case Blackwell & Ness Smith-Savedoff