Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Jones

The climax to the greatest Test series of all time - the Oval Test of 2005. England, who hadn't held the Ashes for 18 years, went into this final Test 2-1 up, knowing that if the Australians managed to sneak a victory they would retain the Ashes urn again. The last Test to be broadcast live on terrestrial TV in the UK (on Channel 4) it was regarded as the biggest sporting event in Britain since the 1966 football World Cup final. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann take you through the gripping action from England's strong start, to Australia's inevitable fightback, Freddie Flintoff's titanic spell and Kevin Pietersen's extraordinary last day hundred. With contributions from Michael Vaughan, Freddie Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Simon Jones, Ashley Giles, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer, Jason Gillespie and Brett Lee. #ashes #englandcricket #australia #greatestseries #theanalyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trent Bridge Test of 2005 was the first time England had taken a significant lead in the Ashes for 18 years. It was only achieved in a tense finale in fading light by two players - Ashley Giles and Matthew Hoggard - not renowned for their batting. They managed to collect the final 13 runs for victory with Shane Warne wreaking havoc, only two nervous batters left in the pavilion and the nation holding their collective breath. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann tell the tale of a dramatic match which featured a buccanneering century by Freddie Flintoff, England making Australia follow on for the first time in a generation and Ricky Ponting run out by the substitute Gary Pratt. With contributions from Flintoff, Michael Vaughan, Simon Jones, Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Strauss and Ashley Giles. #ashes #cricket #englandcricket #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dramatic tale of the third Ashes Test of 2005, told through the players eyes - featuring Michael Vaughan, Freddie Flintoff, Andrew Strauss, Simon Jones, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist. A gripping, tense encounter which built to such a climax that the Old Trafford ground was full by 9am on the fifth day with 20,000 people locked out. And despite England's brilliant efforts with bat (Vaughan and Strauss) and ball (Flintoff and especially Jones with some sensational deliveries ) they could not quite break Australia's resolve. In perhaps his finest innings, Ricky Ponting resisted England for six hours on the final day until dismissed, ninth out with four overs to go. But Australia's last pair of Brett Lee and McGrath held out to keep the series score poised at 1-1 with two to play. Watch the video on YOUTUBE at https://youtu.be/30CQN6-xSN8 #ashes #england #australia #classic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of the most gripping Ashes Test ever played, the Edgbaston white-knuckle ride of 2005, which went literally to the wire, England eventually winning it by two runs. It featured so much drama - Glenn McGrath slipping on a ball before play, Ricky Ponting putting England in, England walloping 407 in a day, Freddie Flintoff hitting 10 sixes in the match and producing one of the greatest overs in Test history, Shane Warne's miracle ball to Andrew Strauss and then Australia all but seizing a one-wicket victory until Steve Harmison's final intervention. Features brillaint Channel 4 match footage and commentary and contributions from Flintoff, McGrath, Warne, Strauss, Michael Vaughan, Simon Jones, Brett Lee, Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist. Available to watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/GaPMtsF_Dcs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Classic retelling of the epic drama of the 2005 Ashes - the greatest Test cricket series ever. This is the wildly fluctuating first Test at Lord's. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at the explosive first hour when England's fast bowlers struck down the Aussies intimidatory batting. The relentless Glenn McGrath struck back to reduce England to 21-5 from which they never properly recovered. This episode features great Channel 4 match footage of that first hour, McGrath's revenge, Freddie Flintoff's disappointing Ashes debut, Kevin Pietersen's dramatic entry into Test cricket and Shane Warne's ultimate mastery. There are interviews with Flintoff, Warne, McGrath, Michael Vaughan, Simon Jones, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist and Jason Gillespie. And commentary from the legends like Richie Benaud and Tony Greig. Available to watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/GsfY3YLqONo?si=wYZ0LnPlHIeKF0AJ #ashes #englandcricket #england #testcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene meet SNP's Simon Jones and Scottish Green Party's Michael Havard — the two pro-independence party candidates standing in the upcoming council by-election. What are the key local issues, and what will they be campaigning on? In this episode, we explore what's at stake for Stranraer and The Rhinns — from local services and rural priorities to their place in Scotland's wider democratic landscape.   00:01:20  Simon Jones, Scottish National Party candidate 00:23:38  Michael Havard, Scottish Green Party candidate #scottishpolitics #stranraer #byelection   The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.      

The first episode of our six -part series on the 2005 Ashes - often regarded as the greatest Test series of all time. Twenty years on Simon Hughes and Simon Mann relive the drama of those Tests with its participants including Michael Vaughan, Freddie Flintoff, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Strauss and Simon Jones, interspersed with the memories of Shane Warne. This first episode recalls the build up to the series, why it was so momentous and how England were going to handle the all-conquering Aussies who had held the Ashes urn for 16 years #cricket #england #australia #ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, host Simon Jones explores the Academic Scholars Programme at Downe House, featuring insights from three students and the Head of Scholars. The discussion covers the programme's structure, the importance of curiosity in academic pursuits, and the interdisciplinary nature of the scholars' projects. The students share their personal experiences, highlighting how the programme enhances their learning and prepares them for future academic challenges. Takeaways The Academic Scholars Programme supports academically ambitious girls.Students engage in various activities beyond regular learning.Curiosity drives the scholars to explore topics deeply.Interdisciplinary projects encourage innovative thinking.The programme fosters leadership skills among older students.Students enjoy the balance between academics and extracurricular activities.Ethical discussions are integral to the scholars' projects.Support from teachers enhances students' academic journeys.The Train of Thought magazine showcases students' research.The programme prepares students for future academic challenges.

Paul Marden and Andy Povey head to the VAC 2025 Conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, London, to explore the evolving world of attraction retail and e-commerce.With special participation from Skip the Queue's founding host, Kelly Molson, the conversation delves into practical steps for creating seamless, authentic and profitable online experiences.Joining him are industry experts Stephen Spencer, Director of Stephen Spencer and Associates, and Simon Jones, Managing Director of Navigate Agency, to discuss how attractions can create e-commerce gift shops that truly enhance the visitor experience.They discuss the Visitor Attraction Playbook and explore how storytelling, sustainability and smart integration can transform your retail offer from an afterthought into a powerful brand extension.This episode also marks the launch of our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth.Download your FREE copy here: https://pages.crowdconvert.co.uk/skip-the-queue-playbook Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your hosts are Paul Marden and Andy Povey.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Show references:  Stephen Spencer, Ambience Director of Stephen Spencer and Associateshttps://www.stephenspencerassociates.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/customerexperiencespecialist/Simon Jones, Managing Director of Navigate Agencyhttps://www.navigate.agency/https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontjones/Kelly Molson, Skip the Queue's founding host, Agency Advisor, Kelly Molson Consultinghttps://www.kellymolson.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymolson/ The 2025 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! Dive into groundbreaking benchmarks for the industryGain a better understanding of how to achieve the highest conversion ratesExplore the "why" behind visitor attraction site performanceLearn the impact of website optimisation and visitor engagement on conversion ratesUncover key steps to enhance user experience for greater conversionsTake the Rubber Cheese Visitor Attraction Website Survey Report

Butlers, it seems, know everything. They are privy to the goings-on above and below stairs, and, of course, they keep it  - mostly  - to themselves. Agnes van Rhijn's very British butler Bannister has become a show favorite as he manages the downstairs staff and to a certain degree life above stairs as well. Simon Jones, who plays the role of Bannister, is a veteran actor with an astonishingly impressive list of credits from stage, film and television. Jones has played roles in such productions as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Brideshead Revisited and Downton Abbey.  His past co-stars include Sir Laurence Olivier, Dame Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury, Lauren Bacall, among so many others.In this special episode, Simon Jones sits with Carl to talk about those roles, and of course that of Bannister on The Gilded Age.  This interview first ran in December of 2023.

Patch, Matt and Simon Jones walk through the midweek trip to Craven Cottage...

Susan Haynes | Jonah 2:1-9  [Jonah prayed,] ‘In my distress I called to the Lord,     and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help,     and you listened to my cry. ... ‘Those who cling to worthless idols     turn away from God's love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise,     will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good.     I will say, “Salvation comes from the Lord.”' Jonah disobeyed God's call and, after being thrown into the raging sea, could expect only death. Yet God rescued him, and in this prayer Jonah gives thanks while also recognising his true place before God. As Susan explains, we can't get away from God any more than Jonah could. What can we learn from his prayer? The recording begins with the reading from Simon Jones.

The fourth extract of our special six-part video series on the 2005 Ashes. Its 20 years this weekend since the riveting third Test of that series at Old Trafford where England tried so desperately hard to take a 2-1 lead. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from reverse-swing maestro Simon Jones, the incomparable Freddie Flintoff and the resourceful Andrew Strauss their memories of that match. To watch the entire video series subscribe to the Cricverse for regular exclusive content sent straight to your device. https://open.substack.com/pub/cricverse/p/locked-out-the-2005-old-trafford?r=lo2wd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first instalment from our six-part video series reliving the drama of the 2005 Ashes. This extract hears from Jason Gillespie, Simon Jones, Michael Vaughan, Justin Langer and Freddie Flintoff how England took the unsuspecting Aussies by storm on the first morning at Lord's. To watch the full video series with match archive join The Cricverse on Substack at https://cricverse.substack.com/p/wakey-wakey-england?r=lo2wd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a Lucky Day pick called West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. It's based-on-a-true-story historical fiction, which is right up her alley, and maybe yours too. Mentioned: The audiobook version, the history of the San Diego Zoo (toward which the giraffes of the title are traveling).​Terri's random recommendation is an audiobook enhanced by its narrator's performance: Life's Work by TV creator David Milch (of John from Cincinnati, NYPD Blue, Deadwood, and others), narrated by Michael Harney. Mentioned: Butler by Salena Zito, audiobooks narrated by Simon Jones of The Gilded Age.​In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2019 on iffy etiquette.Next week's lineup: Lost S3 E9, "Stranger in a Strange Land," on Tuesday, July 29The Gilded Age S3 E1, "What the Papers Say," on Wednesday, July 30Weekly roundup on Thursday, July 31Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.This episode was recorded before a live studio audience ... of dogs.

Twilight of the Gods: the first episode of our six -part series on the 2005 Ashes - often regarded as the greatest Test series of all time. Twenty years on Simon Hughes and Simon Mann relive the drama of those Tests with its participants including Michael Vaughan, Freddie Flintoff, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Strauss and Simon Jones, interspersed with the memories of Shane Warne. This first episode recalls the build up to the series, why it was so momentous and how England were going to handle the all-conquering Aussies who had held the AShes urn for 16 years. The series is also viewable on The Analyst YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Jones remembers England's 2005 Ashes glory, in what could be the most iconic and influential summer in English cricketing history. Watch How To Win The Ashes on BBC iPlayer right now. The documentary takes a deep dive into one of sport's fiercest rivalries. Cricket legends from both sides of 2005's bitter rivalry, including Simon Jones, Andrew Strauss, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist, bring to life the on-field heroics that captured the nation, and ended 20 years of Ashes hurt for England.

Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping Season 3 Episode 3 of the greatest show on television: "The Gilded Age". It's another week of defending the indefensible Bertha Russell as she tries to marry of her daughter to a Duke for social clout. Respect! The entire Russell household is going through it right now. Gladys is betrothed, betrayed, and bedecked in the best costumes we've seen her wear. Larry is caught canoodling in the study with Ms. Brook. And George is about to bankrupt his family with another railroad through the Wild West. And obviously Bertha has promised the Duke more than she can offer but that's a problem for another day! We also get a little spooky ooky stuff when Aunt Ada's cook, Mrs. Bauer, offers to help Ada talk to her dead husband, Luke. We can't wait to see what kind of witchcraft the Van Rhijin household gets into next week! All that and a very special interview with Erin Wilhelmi (Adelheid the lady maid) at the end of this episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast!  Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

SummaryIn this episode of the Downe House Podcast, Simon Jones explores how Downe House School supports multilingual learners, particularly those for whom English is an additional language. He is joined by Mrs Nicola South-Kline, teacher in charge of EAL (English as an Additional Language), along with two pupils, Angel and Angela, who share their personal journeys.Nicola outlines the school's comprehensive EAL provision, including assessment, one-to-one lessons, academic writing support, and preparation for IELTS – an internationally recognised English proficiency test essential for university applications, especially in the UK and US.Angel, from Shanghai, explains how EAL support helped her gain confidence in English Literature during her GCSEs, while Angela, originally from Nigeria, discusses her use of the IELTS course to secure a place at the University of Michigan, with offers from other top US institutions as well.TakeawaysEAL support is offered to all multilingual pupils and tailored to their needs through testing, one-to-one tuition, and academic writing assistance.Pupils studying on a Tier 4 visa are prepared for the IELTS exam, which is critical for university admissions abroad.Downe House celebrates its diverse school community, with over 40 languages spoken and many cultural traditions represented.Angel credits EAL lessons with boosting her academic English, particularly for English Literature.Angela used her IELTS preparation at Downe House to secure multiple offers from prestigious US universities.The school encourages girls to immerse themselves in English, while also embracing their own cultural identities.Pastoral care plays a key role in helping international pupils settle in and thrive – emotionally, socially, and academically.Pupils are urged to seize every opportunity, from sports to new social connections, to get the most from the Downe House experience.LinksDowne House online Website: www.downehouse.net

Send us a textAnother week, another perfect episode of HBO's The Gilded Age. Join us as we unwrap this week's episode and it's 1000 story lines. From tailor shop homoeroticism to French kisses in the drawing, this show gives the fans nothing short of everything. Stay after the recap for an interview with Mr. Bannister himself, Simon Jones! Simon spills behind the scenes tea while sharing incredible stories and beautiful memories from stage and screen. Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

Brought to you by UP Bank...the Financial revolution that’s got Aussies backs. Over a million corelords have already signed up. Get on it. Torren Martyn and Simon Jones join us to talk about the evolution of their shaping journey, Torren's travels aboard a trimaran canoe around Tasmania, film making, Indonesian and South Pacific surf travel, surfing Shipsterns on a twin-fin and the eternal artform of designing equipment to capture and ride energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOh baby we are sooooooo back!!! We can't think of a better premier episode of any show, ever. It's season 3, episode 1 of "The Gilded Age" and the gentle drama has already begun! There's snowball fights, coughing fits, fights over whether or not to use the good silver, and surprise divorce! The show has truly found its footing and the relationships are so deep and beautiful. We cannot wait to see what happens this season when Bertha can't control her run away daughter! Will Gladys marry for love or will she be forced to marry for power? Will Bertha give up control and let her daughter be happy? Will Jack's big clock make him a millionaire? Will George unbutton his shirt so we can see his thick, glossy chest hair? Let's hope! All that and so much more on this season of Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

SummaryWelcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're shining the light on our Learning Skills Department, a department which focuses on individual progress, in a way bespoke way to suit each pupil. There is no one ‘right' way of thinking, learning, and behaving and in our school and differences are embraced and supported. Simon Jones speaks to Miss Sophie Appleton Wyeth, SENDCO and Head of Academic Support and three pupils Zara, Polly, and Serena.Sophie explains how her team of specialist teachers provides one-to-one lessons, tailored to each pupil's needs, whether they have a formal diagnosis or simply benefit from extra support. The department works closely with families, staff and external professionals to ensure that pupils with conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and sensory processing difficulties receive the guidance they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.The discussion highlights the school's commitment to inclusion, early identification, and destigmatisation of learning differences, as well as its celebration of neurodiversity through initiatives like Neurodiversity Celebration Week and a supportive, open culture among both staff and pupils.TakeawaysThe Learning Skills Department provides one-to-one support tailored to each girl's individual learning profile, with over 100 sessions delivered each week.Pupils receive help with everything from essay structure and revision to time management and exam techniques, depending on their personal needs.The school supports pupils with a wide range of learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, visual and auditory processing difficulties, and more.Teachers within the department have specialist training and continually develop their expertise through CPD and qualifications in areas such as ADHD coaching.Neurodiverse pupils and staff are encouraged to share their experiences openly, helping to foster a culture of understanding and acceptance across the school.Pupils like Polly and Serena reflect on how learning support helped them gain clarity around their diagnoses and boosted their confidence, both in and out of the classroom.Zara, a younger pupil, shares how she uses her LS lessons to consolidate knowledge in subjects like history and RS, and talks about her love for English and reading.The Honours Reading Passport is a literacy initiative that encourages pupils like Zara to explore a wide range of genres and develop a deeper love for reading.The school builds strong relationships with parents, often identifying learning needs that may not have been recognised previously and guiding families through the assessment process.The approach at Downe House reflects a modern, inclusive understanding of learning differences: there is no one “right” way to learn, and support is seen as a strength, not a weakness.LinksDowne House online Website: www.downehouse.net

Learn more and support the mission: HelpingRhinos.comRhinos are facing a crisis. From brutal poaching to vanishing habitats, their survival hangs in the balance. In this moving and insightful episode of GoodViral, we sit down with Simon Jones, CEO of Helping Rhinos, to explore what it takes to save these iconic animals.Simon takes us behind the scenes of rhino conservation, from the heartbreak of caring for orphaned calves to the long-term strategies involving education, tourism, and community engagement. He shares his transition from the corporate world to full-time conservation, and why tackling the demand for rhino horn is just as vital as protecting rhinos in the wild.Together, we can protect these ancient creatures before it's too late.~ GoodViral Membership ~Support GoodViral, our mission, and start your membership here: ⁠⁠goodviral.org/memberships⁠ Become a GoodViral Member and get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes interviews with guests, early access to podcast and article publications, and even join us on interviews so you can ask your specific questions to our guests LIVE. All membership content goes live in August 2025.~ Chapters ~00:00 Intro: The Plight of the Rhino00:30 Intro: Who is Helping Rhinos?02:12 Understanding Poaching and Its Impact06:06 The Role of Habitat in Rhino Survival10:56 Community Involvement in Conservation18:39 Innovative Solutions for Rhino Protection25:01 The Journey of Rhino Rehabilitation32:01 The Emotional Toll of Wildlife Care33:24 Education and Demand Reduction in Rhino Conservation39:21 Understanding Rhino Reproduction and Population Dynamics42:39 How You Can Support Rhino Conservation~ About Helping Rhinos ~Helping Rhinos creates secure wild spaces called Rhino Strongholds, where rhinos can thrive in healthy ecosystems rich in biodiversity. Their work addresses the three main threats to rhino survival: poaching, habitat loss, and disengaged communities. They focus on three key conservation pillars: protecting wildlife, preserving habitats, and providing support for local people to ensure sustainable populations and socioeconomic stability.~ Helping Rhinos Links ~Website: https://helpingrhinos.org/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/HelpingRhinos/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpingrhinosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HelpingRhinos/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helping-rhinos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpingrhinos?_t=8pnbwHeWVHc&_r=1~ About GoodViral ~We believe that people can, and want to, do more to help others. We invite you to join the conversation about the small and large ways that we can help people, animals, and the planet.  Subscribe and be part of the movement.When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better.~ Follow GoodViral ~ Website: ⁠⁠https://goodviral.org/TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@goodviralorg⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/goodviralorg/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://kr.linkedin.com/company/goodviral⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoodViralOrg/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@goodviralorg/videos⁠~Marketing Stuff~#RhinoConservation #HelpingRhinos #WildlifeProtection #SaveTheRhinos #AntiPoaching #RhinoStrongholds #ConservationHeroes #WildlifeRehabilitation #BlackMambas #CommunityConservation #EcoTourism #EndangeredSpecies #RhinoHorn #PoachingCrisis #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalAwareness #WildlifeEducation #AnimalRescue #ConservationMatters #ProtectWildlife #SustainableConservation #NatureProtection #WildlifeCare #RhinoRehabilitation #GlobalConservation #ConservationLeadershiprhino conservation, wildlife protection, endangered rhinos, anti-poaching efforts, habitat preservation, community involvement, wildlife rehabilitation, sustainable tourism, conservation education, orphaned rhinos, black mambas anti-poaching, rhino horn demand, biodiversity conservation, environmental activism, wildlife charities, nature conservation

SummaryIn this episode of the Downe House Podcast, host Simon Jones takes a closer look at life in York House, one of the sixth form boarding houses at Downe House School, as the school prepares to welcome a new cohort of pupils in September. He is joined by Head of House Booth, along with Housemistresses Mrs Beth Mears-Smith and Mrs Stephanie Waite-Roberts, who share insights into the unique character and community of the house.The conversation explores everything from boarding routines and academic life to friendships, wellbeing, and even dogs. Jemima reflects on her seven years at Downe House, describing her leadership role, academic ambitions, and the sisterhood that defines York. The housemistresses offer their perspectives on how the house supports both existing and new pupils, the benefits of shared and individual dorms, and the importance of fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment.TakeawaysYork House is one of two sixth form boarding houses at Downe House, offering a modern, supportive, and welcoming environment for girls aged 16–18.Pupils usually enjoy single dorms, which change termly to give a fresh start and build new friendships. Some also choose to share, especially in the early stages.Booth, as Head of House, represents York at school council and ensures pupil voice is heard and acted upon.Dogs are part of the housemistresses' families and provide comfort for those who enjoy animals. For pupils who are less keen, dogs are always supervised and kept in private areas.The boarding experience fosters deep friendships—often described as sisterhoods—especially important for those joining in the sixth form.Both house mistresses also teach English, enabling them to support pupils both pastorally and academically.The sixth form is rich in opportunities for leadership and enrichment, including events like house drama, sports, and charity initiatives.Pupils joining in the sixth form are supported with team-building activities and an induction week, making it easy to settle in and form connections.Downe House encourages diversity and individuality, welcoming pupils from a range of backgrounds and cultures to contribute to school life.Final advice from staff and Jemima: “Get stuck in, ask questions, and take full advantage of all the opportunities on offer.”LinksDowne House online Website: www.downehouse.net

SummaryIn this episode, Simon Jones explores how Downe House supports pupils during exam season through wellbeing initiatives, focusing on the ever-popular “puppy therapy” sessions. He speaks with pupils Chloe and Lorna, Examinations Officer Mrs Clara Pilkington, and Curtis Henry from Paws in Work, the organisation that provides the puppies. Together, they reflect on how puppy therapy offers a joyful, calming escape from exam stress, and discuss the wider measures Downe House takes to help girls manage pressure and maintain balance during this important part of the academic year.Takeaways• Puppy therapy is a highlight of the summer term at Downe House, helping pupils to relax and recharge.• Labradoodle puppies from Paws in Work visit the school, with small groups of pupils attending 25-minute sessions.• Pupils report feeling noticeably calmer and more positive following the sessions.• Attendance is optional, with other wellbeing activities such as bedtime yoga and pamper boxes also available.• Puppies help create a sense of joy and calm, even among those less confident around animals.• The school provides consistent, familiar routines around examinations to reduce anxiety.• Staff offer pastoral support and encourage outdoor time and peer interaction to promote wellbeing.• Puppy therapy is not just enjoyable – it forms a considered part of the school's strategy to support mental health and academic success.LinksDowne House online Website: www.downehouse.net

SummaryIn this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Alison Holmes and Andy Manley from Heatherton School about the unique educational environment they provide for girls. They discuss the school's structure within the Berkhamsted family, the support offered at each key stage of education, and the importance of preparing students for future challenges. The conversation highlights the school's commitment to holistic education, innovative teaching methods, and fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff.TakeawaysHeatherton School offers a close-knit community for girls.The transition from nursery to reception is carefully managed.Year 5 and 6 focus on preparing students for senior school.Holistic education is emphasized at Heatherton.Innovative teaching methods are being adopted from global best practices.The school encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.Career talks inspire students to think about their futures.The importance of a strong pastoral system is highlighted.Students engage in practical and entrepreneurial activities.Heatherton adapts to future educational trends to prepare students.Berkhamsted onlineWebsite: www.berkhamsted.comFacebook: BerkhamstedSchoolInstagram: berkhamstedschools

With Welcome to Wrexham just around the corner - here's the perfect taster! One of the stars of the first three seasons - Wrexham director Shaun Harvey joins us for a very candid and funny chat from a recent Fearless in Devotion live night.And he does not hold back, taking us through his early career - with a lovely letter from Wrexham AFC - plus some details no one could guess about the documentary.He talks about the new Kop development and the art of the transfer - including what went wrong on a very high-profile signing. We also collectively answer the immortal question 'why does Liam Randall hate him?'Tickets for our next show are now on sale here. Thanks to Jamie Denman-Ellis, Simon Jones at Grey Rhino Productions and James Veal Media for making this episode possible.Have you enjoyed this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Please consider buying us a coffee, subscribing to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter or following us on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider talks with Simon Jones, founder of Advanced Flight and a top-tier helicopter instructor at the Robinson Helicopter factory. With over 17,000 hours of flight time, including over 12,000 hours teaching in the Robinson R44, Simon's name is known far and wide through the industry.They explore a range of topics—from advanced maneuvers like autorotations and recovery techniques to the evolution of flight training and safety innovations. Simon shares insights on simplifying complex skills, as well as the reliability of Robinson helicopters and the impact of their new horizontal stabilizer. The discussion covers instructor challenges, the need for continuous learning, and tailoring training to individual pilots. For an in-depth look at mastering helicopter flight and flight instruction, join Halsey and Simon for this insightful episode of The Helicopter Podcast!Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopter, Hillsboro Heli Academy and Airbus.

The adventure tour business is booming and top operators keep coming up with new ways to explore exotic destinations. This panel examines the products in the market today and how you can sell them to an increasingly diverse customer base. Alan Fine moderates the following panel: Kiran Nambiar, senior vice president-sales, ANZCRO; Danielle Martins, sales support manager, Collette; Wendy Mills, business development manager-Eastern Canada/USA, Exodus Adventure Travels; Kazundra Brown, senior key partnerships manager, Intrepid Travel; and Simon Jones, business development director for Africa, Ultimate Jet Vacations. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Well dear listener, it had to happen. After appearing with us separately on various podcasts, a long-time and genuine friend of the podcast - Too Hot for TV's Dylan Rees - joins BOTH of us to discuss the BBC television adaptation of Douglas Adams' THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY on tonight's episode of ALTERNATE GALAXIES. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy aired between 5 January and 9 February 1981 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom. The adaptation follows the original radio series in 1978 and 1980, the first novel and double LP, in 1979, and the stage shows, in 1979 and 1980, making it the fifth iteration of the guide. The series stars Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, David Dixon as Ford Prefect, Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Sandra Dickinson as Trillian and Stephen Moore as the voice of Marvin. The voice of the guide is by Peter Jones.  Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Moore and Wing-Davey reprised their roles from the original radio series in 1978/80, as did supporting actors Richard Vernon and David Tate. In addition, the series features a number of notable cameo roles, including Adams himself on several occasions. You can follow us on X @theDWshow or Bluesky @thedwshow.net or email us about anything you like at: hello@theDWshow.net For more of Dylan with us, check out: Aug 29, 2021 - Dylan discusses Doctor Who coffee table books with Rob Dec 26, 2021 - Rob discusses DWM December 1988 with Dylan Jul 31, 2022 - Rob discusses Dennis Spooner with Dylan Nov 5, 2023 - Dylan discusses The Star Beast & The Light at the End with Rob Oct 20, 2024 - Dylan discusses the 20th Anniversary Radio Times Magazine and Lords of the Storm with Dave

Patch, Matt and Simon Jones walk through another great Friday night at Ashton Gate.

Simon Jones, CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and the Middle East Affiliate Rep, shares his journey from discovering CrossFit in 2007 to shaping its growth across the region. He dives into the challenges of coaching internationally, the rapid expansion of CrossFit in the Middle East, and the key lessons that have defined his coaching philosophy. --

You can already use funds from an SMSF to buy an investment property. But what if you could use money from your Big Super fund to buy a home?  It's hardly a radical idea in an economy where you can take money out of super for cosmetic surgery! Simon Jones of HomeSuper joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. --------- In today's show, we cover: * The plan to tap Big Super for home buyers * SMSF opportunities in property * The government's Shared Home Equity scheme is ready to go* Are house prices really falling?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past Wednesday at The Northern in Byron Bay, Australia, we premiered the fourth and final episode of Dave Rastovich's Electric Acid Surfboard Test. Among those in attendance were Rasta himself, defending EAST champ Simon Jones, and several of this year's finalists. After chatting boards on stage with host Stace Galbraith, Rasta selects the winning board and invites our new EAST champ on stage for a chat.

Join us for a discussion about DeFi on High TPS Modular Appchains with Simon Jones of Reya and Cedo Salah of StorkOracle. Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Marin Cogan of Vox to discuss how the media is reporting on election disinformation and misinformation and Donald Trump's lies; Vice President Kamala Harris defining Candidate Kamala Harris; and more guns, less violent crime.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Marin Cogan for Vox: What happens when everyone decides they need a gun? and Nicole Narea: Violent crime is plummeting. Why? Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Xochitl Gonzalez for The Atlantic: To Save The World, My Mother Abandoned Me and Phil Klay for The New York Times Magazine: Artists and Activists Both Have a Role. But Not the Same One. Marin: Switzerland Events; Geneva Events Calendar; and Berner Zibelemärit (Onion Market) David: Will Sullivan for Smithsonian Magazine: The World's Largest Iceberg Is Stuck in a Spinning Ocean Vortex and NASA: Iceberg A23a in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica Listener chatter from Simon Jones in Paris, France: Evan Ratliff's Shell Game podcast For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and Marin talk about pets and babies. See Anonymous in The Cut: Why Did I Stop Loving My Cat When I Had a Baby?. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with Roland Allen about his book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper.  Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Ethan Oberman Research by Julie Huygen Hosts Marin Cogan, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Follow Slate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/  @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Want more Political Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Marin Cogan of Vox to discuss how the media is reporting on election disinformation and misinformation and Donald Trump's lies; Vice President Kamala Harris defining Candidate Kamala Harris; and more guns, less violent crime.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Marin Cogan for Vox: What happens when everyone decides they need a gun? and Nicole Narea: Violent crime is plummeting. Why? Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Xochitl Gonzalez for The Atlantic: To Save The World, My Mother Abandoned Me and Phil Klay for The New York Times Magazine: Artists and Activists Both Have a Role. But Not the Same One. Marin: Switzerland Events; Geneva Events Calendar; and Berner Zibelemärit (Onion Market) David: Will Sullivan for Smithsonian Magazine: The World's Largest Iceberg Is Stuck in a Spinning Ocean Vortex and NASA: Iceberg A23a in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica Listener chatter from Simon Jones in Paris, France: Evan Ratliff's Shell Game podcast For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and Marin talk about pets and babies. See Anonymous in The Cut: Why Did I Stop Loving My Cat When I Had a Baby?. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with Roland Allen about his book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper.  Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Ethan Oberman Research by Julie Huygen Hosts Marin Cogan, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Follow Slate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/  @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Want more Political Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Marin Cogan of Vox to discuss how the media is reporting on election disinformation and misinformation and Donald Trump's lies; Vice President Kamala Harris defining Candidate Kamala Harris; and more guns, less violent crime.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Marin Cogan for Vox: What happens when everyone decides they need a gun? and Nicole Narea: Violent crime is plummeting. Why? Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Xochitl Gonzalez for The Atlantic: To Save The World, My Mother Abandoned Me and Phil Klay for The New York Times Magazine: Artists and Activists Both Have a Role. But Not the Same One. Marin: Switzerland Events; Geneva Events Calendar; and Berner Zibelemärit (Onion Market) David: Will Sullivan for Smithsonian Magazine: The World's Largest Iceberg Is Stuck in a Spinning Ocean Vortex and NASA: Iceberg A23a in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica Listener chatter from Simon Jones in Paris, France: Evan Ratliff's Shell Game podcast For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and Marin talk about pets and babies. See Anonymous in The Cut: Why Did I Stop Loving My Cat When I Had a Baby?. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with Roland Allen about his book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper.  Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Ethan Oberman Research by Julie Huygen Hosts Marin Cogan, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Follow Slate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/  @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Want more Political Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're happy to have factory kid, Simon Jones, join us for a conversation about his Sydney high school drop-out roots, to Bryon Bay, to finding the shaping room. Working next to Paul Hutchinson, Simon cold-called Albe Falzon to make Morning of the Earth surfboards a reality, which he rakes to this day on a handshake deal. It's now a specialty brand with limited releases, all the while keeping Simon Jones Designs a major part of his low-tone, relaxed life. It certainly didn't hurt that Torren Martyn found a personal shaping guru in Simon, applying his feet to rails, rendering the finest style on open faces and inside kegs since Curren and Merrick... Simon carved his existence to make surfboards, and it's now being felt the world over. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beneath the trench warfare of World War One existed an entirely separate war underground: battles in the mines and dugouts between the Great Powers. In 1914–17, the underground war was a product of static trench warfare, essential to survive it and part of both sides' attempts to overcome it.In the stagnant, troglodyte existence of trench warfare, military mining was a hidden world of heroism and terror in which hours of suspenseful listening were spent monitoring the steady picking of unseen opponents, edging quietly towards the enemy, and judging when to fire a charge. Break-ins to enemy mine galleries resulted in hand-to-hand fighting in the darkness.  We are joined by Simon Jones to discuss the ingenuity, claustrophobia and tactical importance of the underground war. He is the author of “The War Underground, 1914-1918: Tactics and Equipment.”

Simon Jones, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, discusses Agiloft's Data First Agreement platform and its impact on contract lifecycle management (CLM). Agiloft focuses on making the contracting process quicker, faster, and more valuable by prioritizing data over documents. The platform allows for easy access to contract information, trend analysis, performance tracking, and integration with other systems. Industries with high regulation requirements, such as ESG reporting, can benefit greatly from Agiloft. The long-term goal is to make contract data the foundation of strategic planning and elevate the profile of contracts in organizations.

Simon Jones is the Founder of Reya Labs. In this episode, we cover Reya Network, the game-changing modular L2 optimized for traders. Learn how this promising new L2 design allows for deeper markets and better trading conditions with instant liquidity, lightning fast transactions, superior APYs and a margin account at the network level. ------

The War Underground in many ways defined the static nature of the First World War on the Western Front. We examine the history of military mining, discover Sir John Norton Griffiths and his attempt to recruit 10,000 "moles" to work beneath No Man's Land, and examine the pinnacle of mine warfare at Messines in 1917. Simon Jones' website: Myths of MessinesGot a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

This week Zach and Sloane are joined by none other than Luke Harlan, producer, of The Gilded Age. Luke works directly with Julian Fellowes, writer and creator of The Gilded Age and Downton Abbey, to ensure that not only our historical accuracy needs are met but also our horny ones. Luke delivers a most magical and heart warming interview where he tells tales of on-set hijinks, a person story that will knock your socks off, and his hopes and dreams (that he's legally allowed to tell us) for season 3 of HBO's The Gilded Age.Make sure to follow Luke on Instagram!Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane are joined by the show stopping, legendary, iconic queen: Ms. Ashlie Atkinson. That's right, the bish behind Ms. Fish  joins Zach and Sloane to discuss everything The Gilded Age. The trio play F**k/ Marry/ Kill, then discuss the importance of air conditioning, breaking corsets, on-set antics, a NATHAN LANE  ADJACENT GHOST STORY and so much more. All on this very special episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast. Please follow Ashlie Atkinson on IG, Twitter and duh, watch The Gilded Age on MAX!Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

This week on Mummy Dearest , we unwrap the season 2 finale of the greatest show of all time: The Gilded Age. The finale was a perfect bow on top of a beautiful gift of a season. It had everything we've come to love and expect from The Gilded Age: Duke drama, fake friendships, Nathan Lane's southern accent, crossing the street, and Agnes being angry. What we didn't expect was a caked up George Russell sauntering around his office with skin tight clothes. Nor did we expect where the Duke ended up on the opening night of the Met and the Academy! It was a riveting finale and we unpack it all on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest!Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

This week we're unwrapping the penultimate episode of season 2 of "The Gilded Age". Our time has almost come to an end and we are as upset as a Duke eating a potentially spicy soup. This week gave us all the things we've come to love about "The Gilded Age": back cancer, floral arrangements, luncheon, 5 minutes of CGI fireworks, Bertha and George in their bedroom, scams, and another sister hug between Agnes and Ada. There are so many things unfolding with only one episode left! Will Marian marry cousin Douche-elle? Will Agnes leave the house? Will Maud Beaton be brought to justice? Will Bertha wear a gorgeous dress to the opening of the MET? I think we're safe to bet all the Van Rhijn money on that one. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest!Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we unwrap Season 2 Episode 6 of "The Gilded Age!" Literally this was one of the best episodes of TV to grace our televisions in a long time. We were laughing. We were crying. We were learning about patents in 1877! There are twists, there are turns and sadly there are backaches that aren't just backahes! Aunt Agnes leaves her house TWICE in one episode AND George Russell shows us his soft side. He is the hottest robber baron HBO has ever seen and if we don't get a season 3 we must strike! All that and so much more on this week's "Gilded Age" recap of Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we unwrap Season 2 Episode 5 of "The Gilded Age"! This week had it all: high stakes soup drama, Aunt Agnes leaving her house MULTIPLE times, an almost ruined dinner party, and the merest hint of sex between a married couple! There was of course other real drama like two characters being hunted but don't worry, they're ok! Our pantaloons were in a bunch with all the excitement from this week! Double soup hijinks in one episode? Calm down Julian Fellowes, our hearts can only take so much stress! All that and so much more on this week's "The Gilded Age" recap on Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!