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Robbie Owen joins Lee to discuss numerous balls and the rugby. patreon.com/bloodandmud for more episode content and other extras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The fast-paced, ever-changing, rock and roll world of town and country planning has been especially fast-paced, ever-changing and rock and roll of late. How then to try to catch up? Sam Stafford thought that the best way of doing so was to reprise the ‘Labour of Love' episode that he published back in August of last year. Here then you will hear elements of nine conversations recorded online between friends of the podcast old and new about nine themes of the Government's crystalising reform agenda. Catriona Riddell, Andrew Taylor, Jane Meek and Alex Coley talk about strategic planning, devolution and local government reorganisation (06.54); Greg Dickson, John Sayer, Rebecca Clutton and Anthony Lee talk about CPO, land value capture and benchmark land value (17.42); Claire Petricca-Riding, Gilian MacInnes, Sarah McLaughlin and Robbie Owen talk about infrastructure planning (28.12); Andrew, Shelly Rouse, Mike Kiely and Adele Morris talk about planning committees (36.26); Claire, Hana Loftus, Nina Pindham and Neil Beamsley talk about development and nature recovery (46.11); Andrew, Annie Gingell, Hana and Sarah Young talk about Grey Belt (54.22); Andrew and Paul Smith talk about statutory consultees (01.02.42); Ben Castell, Katie Wray, Vicky Payne and Hana talk about design and placemaking (01.13.21); and Hashi Mohamed, Kathryn Ventham and Simon Mirams talk about the flood risk sequential test (01.24.45). The full conversations will appear on the 50 Shades YouTube channel in due course and Sam will share the respective links on the 50 Shades Bluesky, LinkedIn and TikTok channels when they are published. Some accompanying reading. JEKC David's Tribute St. John's Hospice Bowel Cancer UK Context 'Biggest building boom' in a generation through planning reforms The Planning and Infrastructure Bill The Planning & Infrastructure Bill: An Overview Devolution Devolving local growth: how do the emerging geographies shape up? CPO / LVC / BLV Compulsory purchase process: guidance (October 2024 update) Law Commission seeks views on compulsory purchase laws Compulsory Purchase Process and Compensation Reforms How far can land value capture be pushed? Infrastructure Growth drives major infrastructure and housing planning reform proposals Planning Committees Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees On modernising planning committees Modernising Planning Committees National Survey 2025 Nature Restoration Planning Reform Working Paper: Development and Nature Recovery Land Use Consultation Grey Belt How grey is the Green Belt? The “Grey Belt” has arrived Colouring In The Grey Belt: The PPG Grey belt policy having only a marginal impact at best Grey Belt Impact Assessment Stat Cons Bureaucratic burden lifted to speed up building in growth agenda Reform of the Statutory Consultee System Cons & Pros On Stat Cons Flood Risk Sequential Test More Afloat – New NPPF and the Sequential Test Enhancing flood and coastal erosion risk digital services with the latest data and mapping Some accompanying listening. Back in Black - AC/DC 50 Shades T-Shirts! If you have listened to Episode 45 of the 50 Shades of Planning you will have heard Clive Betts say that... 'In the Netherlands planning is seen as part of the solution. In the UK, too often, planning is seen as part of the problem'. Sam said in reply that that would look good on a t-shirt and it does. Further details can be found here. Any other business. Sam is on Bluesky (@samuelstafford.bsky.social) and Instagram (@samuel__stafford). His blog contains a link to his newsletter.
In today's podcast we return to the vitally important, hugely complicated and normally highly emotive subject of planning reform.And help is (potentially) at hand in the form of the long awaited Planning and Infrastructure Bill which was published last week and heralded by government as providing “transformative reforms to get Britain building, tackle blockers and unleash billions in economic growth”.So who better to bring back to the Infrastructure Podcast to explain and chew over this potential new dawn of planning than Robbie Owen, infrastructure planning guru and Partner at law firm Pinsent Masons.The UK's planning system has long been a battleground between the need for economic growth and the challenges of bureaucracy, local opposition, and environmental concerns. As the government pushes forward with ambitious targets—building 1.5 million homes, upgrading transport networks, and accelerating clean energy projects—the speed at which infrastructure is planned and delivered has never been more critical.Yet, delays remain a persistent problem. As we know, major projects can take years to navigate the approvals process, with judicial reviews and lengthy consultations slowing progress. The proposed legislation includes changes to infrastructure planning, environmental impact assessments, and compulsory purchase powers … and, as discussed on the podcast before Christmas, limits on the role of Judicial Reviews.But will these changes truly unlock growth, or are deeper structural issues being overlooked? And how can the planning system ensure that infrastructure projects not only proceed faster but also deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment? ResourcesThe Planning and Infrastructure BillThe Banner ReviewNational Infrastructure Planning AssociationNational Infrastructure CommissionPinsent MasonsAbout NISTAPodcast with Robbie Owen and the Hansard Society on Parliament's planning role.Episode 93 of The Infrastructure Podcast with Robbie Owen on the Banner Review
Labour's Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises to speed up the planning process to boost housebuilding and infrastructure development. But does it go far enough, especially when it comes to Parliament's role? Meanwhile, Ruth and Mark unpack the Reform UK fallout between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe, exploring why small parties often struggle with internal disputes. And what does it really mean to be an “Independent” MP? Should lone wolves, party rebels and political outcasts all be treated the same? __ Labour's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises a wave of housebuilding and major infrastructure projects — but will it deliver? Robbie Owen, Head of Infrastructure Planning and Government Affairs at law firm Pinsent Masons, isn't convinced. He argues that to truly fast-track major projects, the Government should revive an old parliamentary mechanism: one-clause bills that authorise big-ticket schemes while shielding them from judicial review. Plus, he suggests that more transformative projects, like HS2, may need to be directly approved by Parliament so the Hybrid Bill process may need to be utilised more often. He also suggests that this Bill will not be the last word on the issue for this Government: further legislation will probably be required. This week, Ruth and Mark also dissect the dramatic fallout between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and MP Rupert Lowe. Does this high-profile clash expose an inherent challenge for small and emerging parties—a lack of political culture and mechanisms to manage internal disputes? And with Rupert Lowe joining the swelling ranks of independent MPs, we ask: what does "independent" really mean? Some have left their parties voluntarily, others were elected as non-party candidates, while some lost the whip for defying party lines—or were suspended due to allegations. While a few are true political lone wolves, others remain quietly loyal to their former parties, voting in step and hoping to return to the fold.____
In today's podcast we take a deep dive into planning and how look specifically at how the recent Banner Review might accelerate the delivery of the UK's NSIPs - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.Reform is certainly overdue. Nick Smallwood, out-going chief executive of the government's Infrastructure and Projects Authority highlighted the UK's poor track record of infrastructure delivery at the recent TIP Live Summit in London. There he pulled no punches and said: “We take far too long to deliver infrastructure planning. It typically takes as long to get through the planning regime as it does to deliver an asset. That's simply not acceptable. We need to do far better.”So how can we do better? Well, we have the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill coming down the tracks and reform of the entire planning process is clearly on the government's agenda with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner laying out big plans for radical reform with virtually her first strike of the pen. But reform of the approach to planning around NSIPs has been on the cards for some time. As such, the Banner Review was commissioned by the last government at the start of 2024 under then-Secretary of State Michael Gove - and has seen Lord Charles Banner KC examine and propose improvements to the planning and approval process.It is fair to say that the issue is coming to a head. Banner published his recommendations on 28th October, providing a number of routes to improving the system, addressing challenges such as delays, legal challenges, and increasing costs, particularly delay caused by the judicial review process that impacts large infrastructure projects.So as we now close in on the end a nine week call for evidence which closes on 30 December it is a great moment to find out about the key issues by welcoming Robbie Owen to the podcast today. Robbie is a partner and head of Infrastructure Planning and Government Affairs at Pinsent Masons and certainly one of – if not THE leading expert in the field.ResourcesThe Banner ReviewThe Planning and Infrastructure BillNational Infrastructure Planning AssociationNational Infrastructure CommissionPinsent MasonsAbout NISTA
Robbie Owen joins Lee in the absence of Josh to pick the bones out of the opening weekend ponder whether Antoine Dupont is rugby's Will Hunting. *lee's mic had some issues this week, so sounds a bit boxy. Apologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can art and the spoken word be a voice for peace? Today, following the appalling events of a violent week in the Middle East, I discuss the "Greatest communicator you've never heard of," Abie Nathan; an Israeli humanitarian and peace activist who founded the Voice of Peace radio station which broadcast from a ship in the Mediterranean, with broadcaster Robbie Owen. For two decades it transmitted a message of togetherness and brought together all cultures, beliefs and nationalities to discuss peace across the region. Also, Valérie Jardin, our street mentor, talks about making collections of pictures and there are letters about self-belief, a photographic pilgrimage, the muscle trains of Australia and motivation to venture out with a camera. Links to all stories and guests will be on the SHOW PAGE as always and my sincere thanks to mpb.com who sponsor this show and the Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking every week.
Our in-depth look at Wales' World Cup pool opponents concludes with some uncomfortable flashbacks to 2007. That was the last time France hosted the World Cup...and Fiji knocked Wales out in Nantes. Gareth Rhys Owen is once again joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look at Fiji's class of 2023. And he speaks to the captain of the 2007 team, Moses Rauluni.
Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the face of Squidge Rugby, and Wales wing Rio Dyer for an impromptu podcast following Wales' final squad announcement ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look more closely at Wales' World Cup pool opponents. This week it's Portugal, who have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for only the second time in their history. Last time - in 2007 - they conceded over 100 points to the All Blacks. Will they pose any test for Wales in Nice this time around?
Eddie Jones will be back in the opposition dugout against Wales this autumn - but this time back in Australian colours. He returned to the Wallabies after leaving England and his side face Wales in Lyon on Sunday 24th September. In the first of a four-part series on Wales' World Cup opposition, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - a.k.a. Squidge Rugby - and Australian commentator Sean Maloney to look at how the Wallabies are shaping up.
Many pundits have become such long-standing features on certain networks' sports coverage, that they are in effect the face of the program and are widely marketed to garner interest. But although their famous faces may attract fans that know them to the broadcast, do they give the best possible analysis?My guest today ruffled a few feathers in late March this year when he penned an article criticising the analytical performance of the pundits on BBC and ITV's coverage of the Six Nations. In doing so, he raised some important questions about what we might be missing by not giving those key minutes of airtime to people who may not be famous or even former players, but whose profession and core skill set is game analysis.In this episode, Ben Nurse and I discuss how some seemingly impervious pundits have become complacent, relying on anecdotes of past glory, and failing to stay up to date with the trends and strategies of the modern game. Ben also argues in favour of incorporating more data-savvy analysts, describes how punditry would benefit from being more inclusive, and showcases the miraculous rise of my go-to source of rugby evaluation, Squidge Rugby's Robbie Owen.Here is more of Ben's work: thematchreport.co.ukPlease feel free to reach out to the show onWeb: sustainingsport.comInstagram: @sustainingsportLinkedin: /sustaining-sportEmail: benmole@sustainingsport.comFacebook: @sustainingsportAnd now also on Twitter: @SustainSportPodand we have a Patreon!
In today's special episode of The Construction Big Breakfast podcast, your host, Tip-Top Tim Fitch is joined by Robbie Owen, a planning partner at Pinsent Masons. Robbie explains the ins and outs of what a parliamentary agent does and his insights into Crossrail, HS2 and the A66.
We preview this weekend's Italy game with special guest Robbie Owen (aka Squidge Rugby) and take a look at how each team is lining up. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this final podcast before the return of Josh, Robbie Owen joins Lee to talk Six Nations Round 3, John Hughes movies and what actually constitutes a big light (or lamp) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last Christmas marks three years since Robbie Owen – the creator of the YouTube channel Squidge Rugby – wrote the script for his first video; and in so doing, started a rugby revolution. Jack Zorab looks at the influencers and their impact on the sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Me and Robbie discuss the fall out from the Palace game, his best/worst Everton players, kits and matches, we preview the Brighton game and debate what players we should be going for in the summer.
We're joined by Robbie Owen of Squidge Rugby fame for two plus hours of chat about the weekend, rugby journeymen, what Tom Brady looks like, Chris Ashton of the CIA, vegetable family groups and so much more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bloodandmudrugby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Robbie Owen, the genius behind Squidge Rugby, joins us to look ahead to 2021 and what it might hold for Wales, the regions and the British and Irish Lions.
This week, we sit down to chat to YouTuber and analyst, Robbie Owen, also known as Squidge Rugby.As the biggest and best voice on the online rugby community, with his astute rugby knowledge, unique analysis style and quick wit, the Squidge Rugby YouTube channel boasts over 130,000 subscribers and move than 15 million views!Tune in as we learn Robbie's secrets and how he has now broken into the mainstream.Instagram: www.instagram.com/pluggedinpodTwitter: www.twitter.com/pluggedinHosted by Ben Ward & Michael SlavinProduced by Archie Biltcliffe
In this episode of the Ulster Rugby Lad Podcast I’m joined by the world’s most popular rugby youtuber – Squidge Rugby. He has over 130,000 YouTube subscribers and his videos have been watched millions and millions of times. Robbie Owen is the man behind Squidge Rugby. While still in his early 20s, he was looking for a way out of a job he hated. He quit and set about making funny YouTube videos about rugby which blended tactical analysis with humour, bringing a fresh and unique insight to rugby that proved so popular it has now become his full-time job. Squidge is a rugby obsessive and, as you’ll hear, spends hours watching and re-watching games, making notes and thinking of jokes for his videos. His video on South Africa’s World Cup win was retweeted and endorsed by none other than Rassie Erasmus. If you don’t know him already, I highly recommend you watch some of his videos on YouTube. In this episode we discuss the journey from boring office job to becoming the most popular and respected rugby YouTuber in the world, the insane amount of work that goes into every minute of his videos, his thoughts on the modern game, players to look out for, Irish rugby’s rise and fall, and we have a bit of Ulster rugby chat as well just to keep on point. I really enjoyed speaking to Squidge, hope you enjoy listening to it.
Dan and Pete sit down with Robbie Owen to discuss his journey from UPS Stockist to viral Rugby Youtube Content Creator. Pete muses that he became a Patron during the World Cup and mentions how he found out the World Rugby Commentators were sourcing their commentary from Squidge's videos. And then they get into Squidge's most recent video which is about Major League Rugby.Dani Wexelman, sideline presenter for Major League Rugby joins the show to discuss her own personal Rugby Journey that has spanned over the last 18 months. Then she discusses what it was like riding in a Car with Dan on two separate three and half hour road trips, the second one Dan got lost trying to find a Chick Fil-A.Intro Music-Motivate Me by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the absence of Josh, Lee is joined by Robbie Owen, AKA Squidge Rugby to look over the weekend and do all the usual See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the brains behind rugby YouTube channel, Squidge Rugby. On an extra-long episode, they talk about getting Sam Warburton's approval, comedy inspirations, where they hone their rugby analysis and answering fan questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This week's Left Field is jam-packed with sporting goodness! In Part 1, Norwich get a pat on the back for their win over Man City and we run the rule over a couple of youngsters making waves in Europe. That’s before Wogan tries to persuade the world that Liverpool going five points clear at the top of the Premier League is bad, and Allen lays into his hapless Arsenal. Part two starts with our first ever guest interview. Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we chat to Robbie Owen from the brilliant @SquidgeRugby. He’s in the Land of the Rising Sun to give us the lowdown on what we can expect over the coming weeks. We round things off with a quick post-mortem of the Ashes, mull over Tyson Fury’s bloody night in Vegas and take stock of ALL the NFL quarterback injuries. Enjoy!
Robbie Owen, aka Robbie Digital, is one hell of a human being. Stoked I know him. He's a staple in the BMX scene, rides for Cult, farms for himself, and runs his own business installing windows. It was super fun to talk to him and get to know him better. Enjoy! Keep an eye out for footage from him in damn near every full length video coming out across America next year.
We're joined by Robbie Owen of SquidgeRugby video fame to chat about the final round of Autumn Internationals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A man that has never been seen or heard of before, mainly working from the shadows, Squidge Rugby reveals his deepest darkest secrets live on our podcast. Exclusive to Linebreak and contracted to never attend another podcast ever here is Robbie Owen at his best, enjoy this 1-hour 20-minute intimate discussion and find out why the …
Featuring: Sav and Fred Guest Starring: Squidgy Goat (Squidge Rugby) Visit our website: www.linebreakrugby.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LineBreakRugby/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LineBreakRugby Squidge is officially bigger than Jesus and will hold your family hostage unless you subscribe and share his videos on youtube. Other than that he seems like a stand up guy. …
In the absence of Josh, Lee is joined by Robbie Owen to preview the weekend's big Autumn International launch weekend. All the home nation games reviewed, a consideration of what Henry Slade's hair looks like and why Ireland sub's bench should all be in a net. Download and listen to find out all the info. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to another installment Verbal Discharge In The Morning, Britain's premiere light entertainment show broadcast before 12PM! This week, The Jam frontman Paul Weller stops by to tell us about his new album My Name is Paul Weller, Gerbal Steinfeld has all the latest from what pundits are calling 'The Football', celebrity chef Liam Gallagher teaches us another delicious recipe you could cook in prison, we read out your tweets on the big Europe issue, our resident amateur film man Robbie Owen ruins the ending of Miracles From Heaven starring Jennifer Garner and glamorous weatherman Ben Knight gives a glamorous weather report about the glamorous weather. All this and more on the greatest breakfast show to ever definitely be broadcast every morning on a major TV station all the time and not be one bloke doing silly voices for 40 minutes because we couldn't record a proper podcast this week.