Podcast appearances and mentions of River Thames

From frozen festivals to royal polar bears, from wartime recovery to medieval merchants.The River Thames has been the stage for some of Britain's most extraordinary moments. In this episode, Sarah Castagnetti explores this rich history—from the 13th-century king who kept a polar bear in the river, to a Dutch naval attack that brought war to London's doorstep, and the legendary Thames frost fairs.Three very different Thames stories, all revealing how central this river has been to London's history. Download the full episode transcript here.

In our next episode of On the Record, we explore three very different stories—each revealing how central the River Thames has been to London's history.

Fulham Reach Boat Club, a fairly new rowing club on the River Thames in London, very close to Hammersmith Bridge have been running the ‘Row the Rhythm' sessions for blind and partially sighted people to give them an introduction to the sport of rowing and the opportunity to get out rowing on the Thames too. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey made his way down to the banks of the River Thames to find out more about the ‘Row the Rhythm' sessions at Fulham Reach Boat Club firstly chatting with Julia Philipson, Chief of Community Development at Fulham Reach for a bit of background to the Club and why they wanted to put on the ‘Row the Rhythm' sessions for blind and partially sighted people. After chatting with Julia Toby caught up with Ollie one of the Coaches at Fulham Reach Boat Club to find out how he found it coaching someone who is visually impaired in rowing for the first time and how his coaching techniques had developed over the sessions with feedback from the visually impaired people taking part in the ‘Row the Rhythm' sessions.  Charlotte another of the Coaches at Fulham Reach Boat Club who is also visually impaired explained to Toby about how she got in to rowing, coaching at the club, coping with her own sight loss and how she can still carry on coaching but in a slightly different way.  Finally Toby caught up with Ashley and Angel, two of the visually impaired people who have been taking part in the Row the Rhythm sessions, to find out why they decided to come down to Fulham Reach Boat Club and give rowing a go. Ashley and Angel explained to Toby what it is like rowing on the Thames as a visually impaired person, the freedom rowing gives them and what they would say to encourage other blind and partially sighted people to take up the sport of rowing. To find out more about Fulham Reach Boat Club do visit their website - https://www.fulhamreachboatclub.co.uk There is much more about the sport of rowing along with details of where to find a rowing club near you on the British Rowing website - https://www.britishrowing.org (Image shows Toby with mic, headphones and life jacket in the sunshine on the bank of the river Thames with the pontoon, Hammersmith bridge and some of the boats and rowers in the background)

London-based, New Zealand-born ceramicist Raewyn Harrison has made the River Thames the focus of her practice. In this episode, she talks about the hobby of mud larking in which people discover all manner of everyday objects from centuries past in the Thames mud at low tide and how her own discoveries are made into ceramics,... Continue Reading →

Phillip Noth Coombes started Photographers United as aFacebook group. Graham Diprose is also a part of this. He was a commercial photographer in the 70s to 90s. And then taught at the London College of Communication.He also wrote books about the River Thames, and one about Henry Taunt. You can find all Graham's books hereThe group is now called Photographers United Pro. The group started in 2018 from an idea Phil had on a dog walk. He thought photographers were all working alone at home, and he wanted photographers to be able to communicate. So he built a community of commercial photographers to help each other and help sustain the industry. Graham is a real help in bringing in the photography students with all his work with photographer education links. Sam asks if Phil has created a modern version of a photography association. Phil thinks that he has, but in some ways, this group is different. This group doesn't charge; it's about helping each other. There are also no grades within the group. Everyone is equal and has their skills and experience. There areabout 3,400 members on the Facebook group, and lots of members are sharing their ideas and helping each other. There are other parts of the group beyond the Facebook group. They try and arrange socials so people can meet in person. They also arrange in-person meetings where they bring people together, and some speakers give talks. The group also deals with education, which Graham is dealing with. The group also has a range of discounts for members. A member of the group got a job at an auction house. So some members put work into frames and put them into the auction, and lots were sold. The group don't run courses themselves, but have a very good idea of what courses are on offer in theUK and can guide people to the right place. Lots of leaders of courses are in the group too, which is a great benefit to student members. Marcus asks if they have some advice for photographers.Graham says Be prepared. He says when working with film, a lot less gets edited post-shoot, so the shot had to be perfect. This meant planning had to be spot on, and that is a really useful skill even with digital photography. Graham saysthat being able to complete a risk assessment is vital to protecting yourself.  Phil says Get out there and meet people. Be bold, creative and make connections. Phil says he started by literally knocking on doors. His second idea is to keep fresh, keep re-inventing yourself and keep clients. He says these things are linked, as having new ideas means you havesomething new to offer your regular clients. Phil asks Marcus the same question.Marcus says ideas are very important. Phil says building a great team is also very important, and as part of this, an assistant is very helpful. Graham says as part of this that many photography courses have students in their second andthird year who are looking for experience. And they can make amazing assistants. Graham says he is happy for photographers to contact him to get help with this.Graham has been doing quite a lot of work on neuro-diversityand looking at how this can be seen as an asset in some areas rather than a problem. To join the Photographers United Pro group, you have to have :A website A businessInsuranceThis ensures that only those in the industry are in the group. The Facebook group is free, but the website with furtherresources is £30 a year. You can reach out to Phil and Graham via the Facebook page.Or find the website here.To get the Shoot to the Top Podcast in your inbox every week to ensure you don't miss an episode,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And to join the ⁠⁠Shoot to the Top Facebook group head here.

The idea for the race came from two students, Charles Merivale of Cambridge and Charles Wordsworth of Oxford, who proposed a race between their two universities. It took place over approximately 2¼ miles of the River Thames from Hambleden Lock to Henley ...

In episode 5 of Canal Boat Diaries series 6 you see me fall in, you see me meet Timothy Spall, and you see me struggle with a mystery battery problem.What you don't see on camera is how the Naughty Lass could have burnt down, the real reason for the drain on my batteries and a licensing loophole that I discover only after spending hundreds of pounds on temporary visitor permits on the River Thames. Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6 is broadcasting each Monday and Tuesday on the U&Yesterday channel and on the free U app which currently hosts all episodes from series one onwards.Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.

A walk along the Greenwich foot tunnel right underneath the River Thames. We descend in the lift, hearing the announcements, and walk the length of the long concrete tunnel, hearing cyclists whizz past and catching snippets of conversation from passing pedestrians, before emerging at the exit at the other end.  Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

Tributes have been paid to a young girl who died in the River Thames near Gravesend.She's been named on social media as Bia and described as a 'beautiful angel'.Emergency crews, including the RNLI, had been called to the river near Royal Terrace Pier just before 2pm on Friday after receiving reports of two children going into the water.Also in today's podcast, Reform UK's first UK DOGE team will visit Kent County Council today.The Elon Musk inspired Department of Government Efficiency taskforce is designed to identify and cut wasteful spending.We're being urged to be aware of the dangers of wildfires in Kent.Kent Fire and Rescue have introduced a new warning system this year. Alan Standing is a group manager at the services and has been explaining how it works.Kent retailers are welcoming a government ban on disposable vapes which has come into force.Under new rules, it's now illegal for businesses to supply any single use devices, including those which are nicotine free. Hear from Mike Cameron who is the co-founder of Smoko in Tunbridge Wells, and Operations manager James Whiddett from Kent Trading Standards.It's been revealed the cost of last year's elections for Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner cost taxpayers £88,000.With voter turnout lower than previous years, it means the cost was £11.62 per vote.And in sport, there's been mixed reaction to Gillingham's decision to scrap their traditional matchday programmes.The club say they've chosen to stop publication because sales have dropped and it no longer makes financial sense.

fWotD Episode 2948: The Boat Race 2018 Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 31 May 2025, is The Boat Race 2018.The Boat Race 2018 (also known as The Cancer Research UK Boat Race for the purposes of sponsorship) was a rowing competition that was held on 24 March 2018. Held annually, The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race 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. For the third time in the history of the event, the men's, women's and both reserves' races were all held on the Tideway on the same day.The women's race was the first event of the day, and saw Cambridge lead from the start, eventually winning by a considerable margin to record their second consecutive victory, and taking the overall record in the Women's Boat Race to 43–30 in their favour. The men's race was the final event of the day and completed a whitewash as Cambridge won, their second victory in three years, and taking the overall record to 83–80 in their favour. In the women's reserve race, Cambridge's Blondie defeated Oxford's Osiris by nine lengths, their third consecutive victory. The men's reserve race was won by Cambridge's Goldie who defeated Oxford's Isis by a margin of four lengths.The races were watched by around a quarter of a million spectators live, and were broadcast around the world by a variety of broadcasters. The two main races were also available for the second time as a live stream using YouTube.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:15 UTC on Saturday, 31 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see The Boat Race 2018 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 long-form Danielle.

Welcome to the behind the scenes episode of our first ever festival. We're at Pub in the Park Marlow, where the food is delicious, the weather is glorious, and you arrive to the festival via boat (if you're Elis James). In this episode, Joe has a strangely flirty conversation with Daniel Bedingfield, Tom Kerridge shares some excellent BBQ tips, and we meet Colin, the head of security, who's main job is stopping kids rolling under fences and trying to crash the festival via the River Thames. Join us as we explore the UK's biggest food festival, and meet the people who make it happen. ☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park in London this Sunday 1st June! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☀️ If you would like to be a guest on the show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To become an official sponsor, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/thingspeopledo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leo Villareal is a pioneering light artist, bringing teams and tech together to activate buildings, bridges, and bastions. He started Burning in 1994, founded Disorient camp, and has been to every Burn since. Join Leo sharing his journey from crafting a single beacon for his tent to leading monumental art projects that reshaped skylines. He illuminated the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, the historic bridges over the River Thames in London, and projects everywhere from Washington DC to Iowa, from NYC to Tokyo.Leo and Stuart discuss how the open-source innovation of Black Rock City impacts the default world. Leo shares his process for conjuring tech, from coding sequences, to customizing LED fixtures. He encourages artists to engage with their communities outside of their comfort zones. Plus, he shares his way of being a lifelong learner, and tells stories of the convening power of photons as an artistic medium, as a digital campfire for all.Hear him flip the switch, and stay until the brilliant end.villareal.net/biovillareal.net/urban-scale-artworksburningman.org/about/board-of-directors/#LeoVillarealdisorient.info LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews photographer and adventurer Quintin Lake about his remarkable journey walking the entire coastline of Great Britain. Over five years, Quintin captured the beauty and diversity of Britain's shores through his photography, documenting the challenges and discoveries he made along the way. The conversation explores his inspiration, preparation, memorable encounters, and the profound impact the journey had on his perspective of Britain and himself. In this conversation, Quintin Lake shares his extraordinary journey of walking around the coast of Britain, discussing the challenges and insights gained along the way. He reflects on the beauty of capturing the perfect light in photography, the rich history of places like Northumberland, and the differences in camping rights between Scotland and England. Quintin also highlights the role of social media in enhancing his travel experience, the importance of both natural and industrial landscapes, and the evolving appreciation of architecture. He shares anecdotes of wildlife encounters, the impact of the pandemic on his journey, and the meticulous process of selecting photographs for his book. Finally, he reveals his future plans to climb and camp on the mountains of England and Wales, emphasizing the joy of exploration and discovery. Producer's Note: You'll want to watch the YouTube/video version of this episode if you can, as Quintin shared a ton of pictures with us that he gave us permission to put into the video (we've also set up a gallery you can browse as well, see links below) Links The Perimeter Book - Amazon Link Quintin Lake's Website Quintin Lake's Walk Blog Gallery of Pictures from the Walk Quintin Lake Instagram Turn right at Land's End: The story of his 7000 mile British coastal walk Notes from a Small Island Kingdom by the Sea UK National Trails Mountains of Britain Land's End to John o'Groats Walk Thames Path Walk Takeaways Quintin Lake walked the entire coastline of Great Britain over five years. His journey was inspired by a meditative walk along the River Thames. Preparation for the walk involved both physical and mental training. The journey was broken into manageable stages, often using historic counties as guides. Quintin faced significant challenges, especially in the rugged terrain of Scotland. He encountered many memorable people along the way, including a farmer in Dumfries and Galloway. The experience changed his perception of Britain and its diverse landscapes. Quintin's photography captures the beauty and drama of Britain's coastline. He emphasizes the importance of being present and contemplative while walking. The journey taught him resilience and self-knowledge through overcoming physical challenges. Capturing the perfect light is essential for photography. Northumberland offers a rich tapestry of history and beauty. The right to roam in Scotland allows for more freedom in camping. Social media can enhance travel experiences by connecting with locals. Industrial landscapes hold as much value as natural ones. Architectural appreciation evolves over time and is not static. Photographing transient landscapes captures moments that may not last. Selecting photographs is a meticulous process that requires careful consideration. Wildlife encounters can lead to unforgettable moments in nature. Future adventures can continue to inspire and lead to new discoveries. Sound Bites "I'd been a travel photographer for about 25 years and I'd always associated inspiration with the exotic... And then about 12 years ago, I got meningitis and was physically very limited... when my strength came back, I decided to do a kind of meditative slow walk down the River Thames... And the pictures were some of the best I'd ever produced." "The Norwegians have this great expression, the doorstep mile, the hardest part of any journey is taking the first step. I'm a great believer, just kind of go." "It was 10 times harder than I imagined it would be in the end. But at the beginning I had the naivety of thinking, you know, I just started from London, walking down the South coast and it seemed quite low stakes." "I truly had a cosmic experience... I walked to Holy Island, those six kilometers in moonlight... I've got these strange pictures of these things in moonlight. And then I camped on the bay there where the Vikings landed on the north of the island in the sea grass." "My first day at Gretna Green into Scotland, I was pulling this 'I'm lost' line when the farmer beckoned me over. But all he wanted to know is if he could advise me the best way across his field, if I needed any food and if I wanted any water." "I've never understood why people don't visit kind of nuclear power stations with the same reverence as cathedrals. To me, I don't see a difference there. They are the kind of modern wonders and they're kind of extraordinary and they're visually extraordinary." "I strongly resist the idea of Britain being entirely a sort of historical palimpsest... the fascinating thing is that you have these layers of history of Norman Tudor, the whole thing, it's all there, wherever you look, but then you also have these modernist things." "There were five otters that just walked past me. I had my hand on the jet boil stove and I just gently turned the sound down and just kept completely silent and they walked past me." "What I hope it achieves is the kind of lived experience of what it's like to do a walk like that. That you can walk through a firing range and see blown up tanks. Then you can walk onto a beach and see a bunch of kids windsurfing. Then you can see some piece of classic picturesque England with thatched cottages and pubs and people with dogs." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Quintin Lake's Journey 03:04 Preparation for the Epic Journey 06:27 Breaking Down the Walk 11:34 Memorable Long-Distance Walks in Britain 14:44 Personal Transformation Through Walking 20:15 Encounters with Strangers 22:57 Changing Perceptions of Britain 25:39 Challenging Terrain and Beautiful Landscapes 27:36 Capturing the Perfect Light 30:05 Exploring Northumberland's Rich History 31:24 The Right to Roam: Camping in Scotland vs. England 33:02 The Impact of Social Media on Travel 35:21 Contrasting Subjects: Nature vs. Infrastructure 38:36 The Evolution of Architectural Appreciation 40:44 The Transience of Industrial Landscapes 42:07 The Process of Selecting Photographs 46:28 Wildlife Encounters on the Journey 48:30 Navigating the Pandemic During the Journey 50:37 Daily Routines on the Trail 54:41 Future Adventures: Climbing England and Wales' Mountains Video Version

Vicki explores the glorious world of older women swimmers, highlighting their achievements, dreams and passions. Sal Minty-Gravett MBE, who has swum the English Channel in each decade of her life since she was a teenager, talks about her Channel swims and co-hosts the programme. Almost Synchro, open water synchro swimmers, try to set a World Record for the longest cold water routine. Deborah Vine, a Team GB Ice swimmer, explains her love of cold water swimming. Listener Nickie Gore discusses the extra challenges of swimming with Parkinson's disease and Laura Reineke tells us about her love of the River Thames and her challenge to swim the Oceans 7. Kari Furre shares how she loves to teach Butterfly and her passion for teaching older swimmers.   Find out more: ⁠@swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠swimout.net⁠

Presented by 1/ST racing. PTF sits down with professional horseplayer Mike Maloney to talk about the Preakness and the preceding five undercard stakes. Mike's comments detail his approach to when to play -- and when not to play -- and gives invaluable horse racing handicapping insights along the way. Horses discussed include Journalism, Sovereignty, Heart of Honor, Goal Oriented, River Thames, Sandman, Clever Again and many many more.

Presented by 1/ST racing. PTF sits down with professional horseplayer Mike Maloney to talk about the Preakness and the preceding five undercard stakes. Mike's comments detail his approach to when to play -- and when not to play -- and gives invaluable horse racing handicapping insights along the way. Horses discussed include Journalism, Sovereignty, Heart of Honor, Goal Oriented, River Thames, Sandman, Clever Again and many, many more.

La tertulia favorita de los hípicos de habla hispana regresa con comentarios sobre el acontecer hípico mundial que incluye: No Preakness para SovereigntyMultado y suspendido Junior AlvaradoSandman, River Thames, Gosger al PreaknessBaffert con el que menos esperabaKentucky Derby SuperfectaPeter Pan, Hill RoadJoel Rosario #BAQ Puestos de pista PreaknessNoticias rápidas¡Entérate de todo! Programa presentado por Brook LedgeSuscríbete a nuestra Newsletter https://drfenespanol.com/nuestro-boletin/Síguenos para más contenido enhttps://www.drfenespanol.comhttps://twitter.com/DRFenEspanolhttps://www.instagram.com/drfenespanol/https://www.facebook.com/drfenespanol#DRFenEspañol“La casa de los hípicos de habla hispana”DISCLAIMER: Los moderadores de este espacio no se hacen responsables de las opiniones y/o comentarios expresados por los participantes del chat

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 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.

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 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 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 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 |

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

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

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.  

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

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. 

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