Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Parker

Welcome to the very last episode of 2024 and an episode where we wanted to take the time to recap on some of the moments and key lessons we’ve spoken about on the podcast that we know have genuinely made a difference in our clients (and listener’s lives) At Pravar Group we limit the number of new clients that come on board so this podcast is our way of doing that and helping as many Trades & Construction business owners as we can to reconnect with their families and create businesses that they love living in. If you haven’t listened to any of the below episodes make sure you take time to go back and tune in OR revisit these to make sure you’ve implemented everything you can to make 2025 your best year yet. And make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear some BIG changes coming in 2025 and what they mean for you. Episodes Referenced: EP 23 - The Most Costly Pricing Mistakes You Can Make in a Trades Business (Pricing Series Part 1) Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 24 - How to Adjust Your Prices as Your Business Grows… Without Losing Customers (Pricing Series Part 2) Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 25 - What You Need to be Charging in Your Trades Business (Pricing Series Part 3) Listen on Apple or SpotifyEP 30 - How to Transition From Being A Mate to A Manager Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 37 - How To Become a Dad Your Kids Will Remember on Apple or Spotify EP 13 - From Almost Losing His Family To Having It All, Turning $6.5 Mil and Working 30 Hours A Week with Nathan Wilson from Rescue U Plumbing Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 5 - If you feel like Shutting Your Business Down … this Episode will Change Your Life with Ahmad Radi from Radi Electrical. Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 26 - Overcoming Adversity: How Zach Hansen Went from Leaving High School at 15 to Leading a Team of 13 & a Turnover of $3 Million Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 36 - Scaling From 12 to 80+ Employees, $14Mill in Revenue & Named Great Place to Work with Simon Parker from Parker Precision Listen on Apple or Spotify EP 27 - Face the Facts: How is Alcohol Affecting Your Personal and Business Success? Listen on Apple or Spotify If you want to have the best 2025 yet and get some support to grow your business and reclaim your time … Book a free Strategy Call here And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den community on Facebook make sure you join so you can be part of our 2025 plans. Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or @pravargroup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and author of the book "The Forbidden Garden...The Botanists of Besieged Leningrad and their Impossible Choice" the riveting, untold true story of the botanists at the worlds first seed bank, and some crucial decisions that meant life or death, as well as the safety of seeds that were under their care. All this with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And lessons from cycling 4000 miles across America.All the polls put next week's US presidential election on a knife edge. But Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson says the result could still be a shock landslide - for either candidate. She explains what pollsters are missing, Trump's enduring popularity, and why independents think Harris is 'deceptive'.Plus, travel journalist Simon Parker travelled 4000 miles through 11 US states, from Cape Flattery on the Pacific Ocean to Florida's Key West - all on a bicycle. He shares with Kamal and Camilla what he learned about politics across the pond.Visit the Telegraph Bookshop to buy Simon's book A Ride Across America with 15% off.Read: My British mind boggles at American eating habits, by Simon ParkerWe want to hear from you! Email us at TheDailyT@telegraph.co.uk or find us on X, Instagram and TikTok @dailytpodcastProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganAdditional production from James ShieldPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyStudio Operator: James EnglandProduction Co-Ordinator: Ryan GudgeVideo Editor: Luke GoodsallSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Parker has cycled in this election year across the whole of America, from the northwest coast of Washington state, all the way to the most south easterly tip of Florida. He's written a book about it. Music: Barney & Izzi HardySupport the show

When Simon started with Pravar he had 12 employees and was turning over $2 Mill a year.  Now he's built a team of over 80 and is on track to do $18mill+ this year.  Today's client story isn't just about the logistics and business strategies Simon had to implement to be able to achieve this incredible growth. It's about the leader and person he had to become to be able to get his team to grow alongside him.  Simon has created such an incredible culture within his business that even when everyone else was struggling to hire he attracted A players and was named the 25th great place to work in a company of his size.  If you want to scale and do it properly, or you're curious how to get your team to lift their standards so they operate at the same level you do … don't miss this episode!  You'll Hear 

What would motivate someone to cycle 4,000 miles across America, and what stories might they uncover along the way?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I speak with travel writer Simon Parker, who recently cycled 4,000 miles across America. Simon's journey, from Seattle to Key West, was a mission — ahead of the US election in November — to understand the current social and cultural landscape of the United States by speaking with everyday people. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear about the challenges Simon faced, the incredible stories he gathered, and the unique perspectives he gained on issues like gun control, religion, freedom of speech, and food deserts. Simon shares how his passion for travel and long-distance cycling has shaped his career as a writer and journalist. He discusses how the pandemic and becoming a father have influenced his work and personal life. The conversation delves into the logistics of such a massive undertaking, including the physical and mental demands, and how cycling serves as both a method of travel and a means to connect with strangers. You'll hear compelling anecdotes from Simon's trip, illustrating the kindness of strangers and the diverse experiences of Americans. This episode provides a deep dive into the lesser-heard voices and the real-life impact of political and social issues in the US, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone interested in travel, journalism, or American culture. Guest Biography Simon Parker is a British travel writer, journalist, and filmmaker based on the edge of the Cotswolds. He has spent the past 20 years traveling the world, working for notable publications and broadcasters such as The Telegraph, The Times and the BBC. Simon has visited over 150 countries, creating documentaries and writing extensively about his experiences. Describing himself as someone who has always been passionate about travel, Simon's career began with a one-way ticket to New Zealand at the age of 19, leading to years of hitchhiking around Australia and New Zealand.His adventures have taken him from the remote islands of the Pacific to the bustling cities of Europe. Simon is known for his long-distance cycling expeditions, which have become a central theme in his writing and journalism. His new book, "A Ride Across America," documents his 4,000-mile journey across the United States, exploring the country's small towns and big issues in the lead-up to the presidential election. Links Simon's website: https://www.simonwparker.co.uk His books ‘Riding Out' and ‘A Ride Across America': https://www.simonwparker.co.uk/books/ Simon's UK theatre tour dates; https://www.simonwparker.co.uk/speaking/ Timestamped Summary 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:00 - Overview of Simon's cycling adventure across America. 00:02:00 - Simon's background and career as a travel writer. 00:04:00 - The motivation behind Simon's passion for travel. 00:07:00 - Impact of the pandemic on Simon's life and work. 00:09:00 - The logistics and challenges of long-distance cycling. 00:12:00 - Cultural and social dynamics encountered during the trip. 00:14:00 - Simon's reflections on the kindness of strangers. 00:17:00 - Balancing family life with a career in travel writing. 00:20:00 - Overview of Simon's new book and its themes. 00:23:00 - Discussions on gun control, religion, and freedom of speech. 00:27:00 - The concept of food deserts in America. 00:30:00 - Starting conversations with strangers during the journey. 00:33:00 - Unexpected themes and stories from the trip. 00:36:00 - Reflections on slow travel and its benefits. 00:39:00 - Simon's thoughts on the future of travel writing. 00:42:00 - Writing process and challenges of creating the book. 00:45:00 - Insights gained from the journey and changing perspectives. 00:49:00 - Simon's views on gun ownership and personal safety. 00:51:00 - Conversations about religion and personal beliefs. 00:54:00 - Future plans and upcoming projects. 00:56:00 - Conclusion and final thoughts from Simon

Welcome to the brightest and boldest of Saturday Lives as fashion-designer Dame Zandra Rhodes arrives. Perhaps as famous as the garments which have adorned the likes of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury as she is for her neon-pink hair - She has now published her memoir through the prism of 50 of her most precious items.Matt Forde has, I think it's safe to say, had a tough year health-wise, he'll explain how he's still able to see the funny side of life – and take inspiration from Taylor Swift as he heads back out on tour for the first time since his cancer treatment. Anyone who dreams of living on a deserted island needs to hear the story of Simon Parker. His island is in the Bristol Channel, it's owned by the local council, and it used to be home to Vikings and cholera victims. Simon will tell us why he has chosen to call Flat Home “home”. All that, plus the Inheritance Tracks of the musical power couple, Carrie and David Grant. Presenters: Jon Kay and Kiri Pritchard-McLean Producer: Ben Mitchell

This week, we're digging into the Armchair Explorer archives to bring you one of our favorite - and most ridiculous - stories. If Monty Python went on a road trip, this is what it would be. Follow along with journalist Simon Parker as he travels 2,500-miles and two weeks across the length of India … ...in a rickshaw. You read that right. The rickshaw is perhaps the least suitable vehicle on the planet for long distance travel. Used commonly across many parts of Asia, it's basically a three-wheeled moped with a roof on it and room for a couple of passengers to squash in the backseat. It has no sides. It falls over often. It's essentially a glorified lawn mower. Dreamt up by a load of nutters called The Adventurists, the Rickshaw Run is all about challenging yourself with proper adventure, whilst belly-laughing at your own ridiculousness at the same time. Simon and four of his friends traveled from the far reaches of northern India, in the shadow of the Himalayas, all the way to the steamy jungles of Kerala on the southern coast. There was no set route. No pre-planned stops or hotels. No convoy or safety car or back up of any kind. Smart phones are scoffed at; Google maps are barred. They simply set off with a pocket map of India and a vague sense of where the finish line was. What would happen in between? Nobody was certain - that was the point. FIND SIMON AND THE ADVENTURISTS Follow Simon's work and see his photography on his website, SimonWParker.co.uk, or on Instagram and social media @SimonWiParker. Considering a rickshaw run yourself? Learn more about all the crazy exploits of the Adventurists at TheAdventurists.com. SOCIAL Share the show with your friends! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, follow @armchairexplorerpodcast on Instagram and Facebook, check out Armchair Explorer's website, armchair-explorer.com, and learn more about APT Podcast Studios on their website at APTpodcaststudios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you mix casual drinking, a hilarious conversation about our marriage, and a spicy adventure into the world of flaming hot chips? You get this entertaining episode where we chat about the meat brewing process, compare it to the one-minute version, and discuss local Colorado honey. We also dive into the Elgas Mito beer from Barnett and Simon Parker, the coffee vanilla hazy IPA from the same brewery, and reminisce about the funniest parts of our wedding day 23 years ago.Join us as we create a flaming hot chip mix and explore the delicious flavors of Cheetos Flamin Hot, Funyons Flamin Hot, and Doritos Dynamite. We give a shout-out to Gizmo, the dog whose name inspired a beer from Barnet Brewery, and talk about our family's love for these chips. Discover how our son manages to eat eight bags in one day and listen in as we discuss the new Dorito Roulette chips and the need to get a better binding agent so the hot chips don't mix with the regular ones.In this spicy and entertaining episode, we also taste-test Doritos Limon, debate the merits of blue talkies, and discuss the iconic "I can't believe it's not butter" commercial from the 90s. Wendy shares her love for Funions Flame and Hot, and we rate our favorite chips. We encourage our fellow gamers to join our discord channel, and share the various social media platforms where you can find us. Get ready for a fiery ride down memory lane and a snack-filled journey that will leave your taste buds tingling!Support the showFollow the show at @top3show on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookFind Paul @paulprosise, Anson @AnsonYoung, and @joshnotontw1ttr

Strange Library Podcast Episode 06 https://www.amazon.com.au/Toby-other-stories-Simon-Parker-ebook/dp/B00IH667QU Simon Parker - Do you get that feeling from Toby and other Stories.  Next Episode we will be covering Michael Shae's - Dagoniad from the Demuirge collection.  https://www.amazon.com.au/Demiurge-Complete-Cthulhu-Mythos-Michael-ebook/dp/B077TFK1Y6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21ZQ5GXSIJ2HI&keywords=michael+shea+demiurge&qid=1678105916&s=digital-text&sprefix=michael+shae+demiur%2Cdigital-text%2C250&sr=1-1 If you like what we do, please leave us a like or send us a message on our instagram below. Rate us on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to your podcasts, and share us with friends! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strange-library-podcast/id1647537668 https://linktr.ee/strangelibrarypod Find our Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/strangelibrarypod/ Find Aidan here https://www.instagram.com/shadep99/ Find Leeroy here https://www.instagram.com/doublescuzz/

As the world entered lockdown due to Covid, Simon Parkers life fell apart. His travel journalism career vanished over night and he tragically lost a very close friend. Simon turned to the only therapies he knew - travel and cycling. Simon tells us about his amazing solo journey of optimism and hope. 

As the world entered lockdown due to Covid, Simon Parkers life fell apart. His travel journalism career vanished over night and he tragically lost a very close friend. Simon turned to the only therapies he knew - travel and cycling. Simon tells us about his amazing solo journey of optimism and hope.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast/message

Join WALOC for a rundown on the week's action from Sixfields from the perspective of a lifetime's support.Andy Bodfish is back from China and he's talking gift shop fighter jets and Corby trouser presses.Martin Maloney talks us through his legendary 90's Chronicle and Echo Fantasy Football win.Brendan Walsh, James Averill and Luke Thoday pop by for a Cobblers catch up, including discussion of the Mansfield game and Cobblers' promotion credentials.Bradford Telegraph and Argus reporter Simon Parker joins us for a full preview of Saturday's crunch game between the Town and the Bantams and there's chat about how Mark Hughes' application for their manager's job nearly got lost in the junk inbox.Finally, we're talking what Cobblers players you'd like to go on a stag do with and the Berry, Terry Cherry mystery is solved.A good un this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Laura speaks to travel journalist Simon Parker about his world cycling expeditions and his exciting career so far.  In 2016, he cycled and sailed from China to London for a documentary. That was his biggest challenge until lockdown in 2020, when he completed a 3,500 mile cycling expedition around the UK, which he's now written a book about.Simon's reported from more than 100 countries in his career to date and talks about some of the highlights, as well as where he's going next and the types of stories he likes to cover.Simon talks about his struggles with anxiety and depression during his cycling expedition around the UK, as well how travelling during the pandemic in this way enabled him to witness this moment in history from a unique and privileged perspective.Enjoyed this episode?  Remember to subscribe so you don't miss out.The True Travel Podcast -Instagram: @truetravelpodcastTwitter: @truetravelpodFacebook: The True Travel PodcastSimon Parker -Instagram: @simonwiparkerTwitter: @SimonWIParkerBlog: simonwparker.co.ukBuzzsprout is the #1 podcast hosting platform and made launching the True Travel Podcast really easy. As a subscriber, you get tons of guides, from finding the right equipment at the right price to growing your podcast organically; as well as detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.Start your free trial with Buzzsprout now.(Affiliate disclaimer: Following this link lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support the show).

Aaaannd... we are not done yet!! Regular host Brett Costello speaks to Grand Final MVP Andrew Ferguson about the win by his Perry Lakes Hawks, while on the women's side we are joined by victorious Willeton Tigers head coach Simon Parker. Regular contributors Ben Ettridge and Chris Pike jump on the line, and we hear from NBL1 West General Manager to get the low down on season 2021, and what we can expect from season 2022.  

The travel writer and cyclist Simon Parker first appeared on The Cycling Europe Podcast in February 2021when he talked about his ‘Earth Cycle' TV programme. He returns to discuss his latest project; an end-to-end cycle around Britain in the midst of a global pandemic. His main aim was not to clock up the kilometres but to meet the people and hear their stories. He told his own story in a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph and here he looks back upon a cycling staycation to beat most others.

Simon Parker is a Telegraph travel writer, columnist and BBC broadcaster. His show, Earth Cycle, airs on Amazon Prime worldwide. I had the honour and privilege to sit down and talk to Simon about his life and career up to the present date. Simon spoke to me about how he initially fell in love with travelling. Growing up in north Oxfordshire, he said there were no shops, no pubs, and not much to do, making him eager to get away as he got older. He didn't do much travelling during his early life apart from a few holidays with family. So once Simon had finished school, he bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand, hitchhiked the entire country, and then decided to go and do the same thing in Australia. That was the hook. Simon just knew he had to be in the travel industry after that, and he knew he would find a way. Simon told me because of his solitary adventure in New Zealand and Australia; he doesn't particularly like to follow the crowd or do activities in big organised groups, which is why he loves the idea of hiking and riding by himself or in a small group. We discussed how he broke into travel writing and journalism. We talked about journalism as it is today and where it is heading in the future. Our discussion on the speed of news breaking was fascinating. What significant factor has social media had on journalism? Was this why Simon wants to work on articles that take a long time to produce? I discussed with Simon about his television show, Earth Cycle: Northern Europe, which won Best Broadcast Programme at the Travel Media Awards for 2020. I asked him what it felt like winning the award and whether he had plans for future shows now that it has had recognition. We also discussed the issues of over-tourism. Simon suggested ways we can all help with this matter. Another topic we discussed was how fast travelling would pick up once we are out of this pandemic. Simon felt as though there would be a renaissance for international travel, which led to an interesting discussion on the continuing debate worldwide on the impact of travel on the environment. Simon does give a great viewpoint on the subject matter. Simon talked to me about his public speaking and talking to young people about what travel has done for him and what it can do for them. We again spoke about social media and the impact it has had on travel. Simon has interviewed many icons and told me about what it was like to interview tennis legend Roger Federer in 2020 for the BBC. He also spoke about what it was like to interview cricket player Ben Stokes in the press room after he scored a double century against South Arica in Cape Town back in January 2016. Talking of cricket, Simon told me about his passion for the sport. He has played cricket himself all over the world on a non-professional level. We also spoke about how he balances out his travels with his home life as he is in a relationship. Simon also talked to me about his future aspirations and his advice to people trying to break into journalism, travel and the media. It was a real delight to have Simon on the show. I could have spoken to him all day about travel. I look forward to seeing what he gets up to next. You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/7uO_U_SvOvA). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube. #simonparker #traveljournalism #earthcycle #travelpodcast #podcast ... Stay connected with Simon. Website https://www.simonwparker.co.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/SimonWIParker Facebook https://www.facebook.com/simonparker1987/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonwiparker/ ... Stay connected with me. Website https://shebsthewanderer.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/

This Week on No Smut Shaming: Caroline just moved into a beautiful San Francisco apartment. The only downside is the nightly banging from the other side of her bedroom wall.Simon Parker has the life most would dream about...great friends, glamorous job as a traveling photographer, and guilt free sex with multiple women. Since Caroline has lost her “O”, She has been having her own fantasies about Simon...If she can hear him, he definitely can hear her.  June 10th Episode: Crank by Adriana Locke

Former All Black Liam Messam has been called into the Chiefs squad as injury cover as the side prepare for the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa final in under a fortnight.The 37-year-old Chiefs great and Taranaki loose forward Tom Florence have been added to the squad following season-ending injuries to loose forwards Kaylum Boshier, Mitchell Karpik and Simon Parker.Boshier sustained a shoulder injury during last weekend's thrilling victory over the Hurricanes. Following scans, it has been confirmed he requires shoulder stabilisation surgery and is expected to be out for six months.Karpik sustained a knee injury during training last week and will require arthroscopic knee surgery. His expected recovery time is two to three months.Parker faces six months recovery after having foot surgery for a plantar plate repair.The Chiefs loose-forward stocks had already taken a blow with the loss of All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to a shoulder injury.Messam last played for the Chiefs in 2018. He played 43 tests for the All Blacks and was part of the 2015 World Cup winning squad.The Chiefs face the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday before the final against the Crusaders the following weekend. 

Simon Parker is a journalist, radio and TV presenter, and travel writer, who has lived a restless life forever in search of adventure.  Having travelled half the world's countries, he has reported for numerous major news networks, covering everything from the migrant crisis in Greece to the impacts of climate change in Svalbard. We discuss his latest project to tell stories of sustainability and conservation from people who live and embrace that life, in his new series on Amazon, Earth Cycles.  More in Simon: https://www.simonwparker.co.uk/ Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Win Tecovas boots: www.tecovas.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.byronpace.com

Want to learn more about creating your own travel challenge? We chat about incredible travel challenges and writing on the road with Simon Parker. Simon is a travel writer and broadcaster who has reported from over a hundred countries by the age of 33 for The Telegraph, The Independent and the BBC. He has sailed and cycled halfway around the world from China to London, driven a rickshaw the length of India, and is currently cycling 3,000 miles around Britain for an article and video series for the Telegraph. In this episode, Simon talks about his many incredible adventures and travel challenges around the world. He also talks about the highs and lows of writing and broadcasting on the road, how he broke into journalism and how you can create your own travel challenge. You can read more about Simon's adventures on his website, or check out his articles in the Telegraph Travel section.  *** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and i'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.  Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.  Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter.   If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.  Enjoy the podcast! 

  He lives a life of adventure as a travel writer and broadcast journalist, reporting from over 100 countries in the past decade.  Back in 2016 he sailed and cycled from China to London in 133 days.  The main legs of this journey were a 28-day yacht race across the North Pacific then cycling across the USA in 49 days before getting back into the race on a different crew and sailing 11 days across the North Atlantic from New York to Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland.  His latest creation is a video series titled Earth Cycle.  In the first season he cycles 2000 miles in Norway and Sweden, interviewing locals and shining a light on environmental issues.  You can learn more about Simon at simonwparker.co.uk.  Simon Parker, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. Simon's TedX Talk BBC Radio Documentary for the Sailing & Cycling Adventure

Simon Parker is a travel writer, broadcaster and newspaper columnist. He has travelled to over 100 countries on reporting assignments for the BBC, The Daily Telegraph and The Independent. He also has a sideline in cycle touring… In 2016 he sailed and cycled from China to London and in 2018 he set off from northern Norway and cycled 3,000km south to the southern tip of Sweden. His 6-week adventure is now the subject of a documentary available on Amazon Prime Video. PLUS: A message from Tim & Laura Moss about the Cycle Touring Festival 2021.

Luke Edwards is joined by Emily Liles, Liv Griffiths, Hannah Mendelsohn and special guest from Portsmouth FC, Jade Widdows. They look at Fran Kirby scoring four at Reading, Leicester marching on at the top of the table and a great point for Lewes against Durham and we hear from Lewes manager, Simon Parker. Jade talks us through her dismay about non-elite football being stopped and the potential of FA Cup games being decided by a coin toss. Subscribe via Itunes and Spotify

Episode 39 with Simon Parker  In this relaunch episode it is fantastic to be back on air as we talk about how we've been filling those lockdown hours, take a quick look at the latest Explori / UFI research and talk about what's in the future for Exhibitions with AEO Chair Simon Parker. If you have gained some insight and knowledge from this podcast please share it with your connections and don’t forget to subscribe to receive future Episodes so as not to miss out on more hints and tips and if you find our podcasts useful please like and share with your peers and via your social media platforms and check out our website for Blogs, Newsletters and other snippets of useful information. Happy Exhibitioning!

Follow journalist Simon Parker as he takes part in the world’s craziest race: 2,500-miles and two weeks across the length of India … in a rickshaw. You read that right. Welcome to the Rickshaw Run: if Monty Python went on a road trip, this is what they’d do.The rickshaw, if you haven’t ridden one before, if perhaps the least suitable vehicle on the planet for long distance travel. Used commonly across many parts of Asia, it’s basically a three-wheeled moped with a roof on it and room for a couple of passengers to squash in the backseat. It has no sides. It falls over often. Top speed is a rip-roaring 14mph. And you will breakdown. Often. It has been described as a ‘marginally glorified lawnmower’, which is actually doing a disservice to many top of the line grasscutters. But none of that matters, because, by God, they’re fun to drive.And that’s the point. Dreamt up by a load of nutters called The Adventurists, the Rickshaw Run is all about challenging yourself with proper adventure, whilst belly-laughing at your own ridiculousness at the same time. Simon and four mates travelled from the far reaches of northern India, in the shadow of the Himalayas, all the way to the steamy jungles of Kerala on the southern coast. There is no set route. No pre-planned stops or hotels. No convoy or safety car or back up of any kind. Smart phones are scoffed at; Google maps are barred. They simply set off with a pocket map of India and a vague sense of where the finish line was. What happened in between, well, no one could be sure except that there would be chaos, there would be tears and, travelling on back roads and well off the well-beaten track, they would see a side to India that most visitors never see. Are you ready to set off on the wackiest, most ridiculous race on the planet? Let’s go. Highlights:Take part in the world’s most ridiculous road trip: 2,500 miles across India in a glorified lawnmowerBe inspired by the spirit of old school adventure – embracing challenges and the unknowExperience a side of India that few tourists ever see, staying in small villages well off the usual traveller trail and seeing the entire country from the far northern Himalayan foothills to the steamy jungles of the south Who’s the guest?Travel writer and journalist Simon Parker sails, cycles, climbs, hikes and paraglides around the world in search of the planet’s most interesting news stories. He writes, films and produces documentaries for the likes of the BBC, The Telegraph and The Independent; and his TV Series Earth Cycle is out now on Amazon Video. If you’re listening October-November 2020, you can follow his latest adventure in real time – a 1,600-mile cycle across the length of Great Britain from the tip of Shetland to the Isles of Scilly, wild camping along the way. He posts great photos, and videos, and is a lot of fun to follow. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @simonwiparker. His website is www.simonwparker.co.ukFor background information on this episode, including Simon’s photos from the trip, please visit: www.armchair-explorer.com Social media: Instagram & Twitter @aaronmwriter / Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastArmchair Explorer: the world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Each episode is cut documentary style with music and cinematic effects to create an immersive storytelling experienceBook trips inspired by the show at www.armchair-explorer.com or by contacting me at aaron@armchair-explorer.com

This episode of the Care Home PR And Marketing podcast, features Simon Parker, founding partner of SP&P which helps clients build high-performance teams, to deliver outstanding care and to grow their care home business. Simon also runs the Care Home Show Simon discusses: What we mean by culture for care operators. Why it’s important to recognize the CQC scrutinizes culture in the “well-led” domain of its inspection framework. How a good culture improves recruitment and retention by minimising cost and time spent recruiting people and reducing attrition. How a good culture impacts care delivery, care quality, and CQC ratings How a good culture impacts occupancy and attracting self-funded residents. Why it’s vital to be clear on your care business’s vision and values Why you must embed culture into everything your team does Why fostering a good culture must come from the top Horror-story examples of when care operator cultures go wrong! The signs that demonstrate you’ve got a high-class team culture

In Part Two, we were so excited to continue our conversation with Simon Parker, the Founder of SP&P and Founder/Host of The Care Home Show in the UK. Watch this episode to: - Hear why recruitment and retention aren’t the problem - Learn what they are doing to enabling great things to happen in this care sector - Discover how to create a world where older adults have choice, fulfillment and purpose - Find out how to create an ongoing cycle of improvement You can also watch it on the Mavericks Of Senior Living YouTube Channel, or read the script at www.mavericksofseniorliving.com. And if you like this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends. Let's shake things up and make positive change together.

In this episode we were so excited to speak with Simon Parker, the Founder of SP&P and Founder/Host of The Care Home Show in the UK. "Our vision as an organisation is to have sustainable care home businesses that provide the best possible life experience for everyone who lives in, works in, and owns a care home. Everything that we do contributes towards making that vision a reality." ~ Simon Parker, SP&P and The Care Home Show Watch, listen, or read below to: Hear what senior care looks like in the UK Discover how their government regulates the industry and rates quality of care Learn about their massively fragmented market Find out what their major challenges are in senior care Learn more at www.mavericksofseniorliving.com.

What does home mean when you've always had a complicated relationship with the country you were born in? Piali DasGupta's personal story stretches from Kolkata, India to the prairies of Canada, to the town halls of England's cities and the banks of the river Thames in London. In this episode Piali and I talk about what it means to be a modern Canadian, growing up in a Bengali home and how to prepare for the British citizenship test.  We also talk about the changing nature of local place in the UK, and what the future holds for England's towns and cities.  Music on this episode is by Eveningland, and Blue Dot Sessions. +++++  FURTHER READING If some of the topics in this episode spark your interest, there’s a couple of books you might want to check out.  ‘Taking Power Back: Putting People in Charge of Politics’ by Simon Parker.  'The Road to Somewhere' by David Goodhart

Join Louis Mendez, Tom Wallin and Nathan Muller as they gear up for Saturday's home game against the rock-bottom Bantams. The lads discuss the Joe Aribo link to Arsenal and also hear what boss Lee Bowyer has to say on the matter. They also have a listen to what he thinks about the chances of keeping Patrick Bauer at the club beyond the end of the season, and find out the latest on Bowyer's own contract situation. They discover who is fit to be in contention for a return to the side on Saturday. They also hear from Charlton Women's defender Charlotte Kerr and manager Riteesh Mishra following the game with Manchester United. They then turn their attention to Bradford, hearing from the Bradford Telegraph and Argus' chief sports writer Simon Parker and then Bowyer previews the game himself. Charlton Live is available live on Maritime Radio on Thursday and Sunday evenings from 7pm - head to www.maritimeradio.london or www.charltonlive.co.uk to listen in.You can also hear us on the go via the tune in app - search for Charlton Live.Our shows are available as podcasts via Acast, iTunes, Deezer and many other platforms.To contact us - email studio@charltonlive.co.uk or tweet @charltonlive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s almost Thanksgiving here in the USA. It’s my favorite time of year, it’s better than Christmas or Halloween, or even Easter. It’s a time to reflect, a time to remind ourselves of all that we have that is good, and a chance to surround ourselves with those people we love the most.   When I spoke with Becky Harris, senior player for the Southampton Women’s Football Club and current reserves player, the way she spoke about the team and how they were there for each other when the club was going through tough times, how the pushed each other to get better, and encouraged one another to get better, it just reminded me of exactly what a team should be, and who we should surround ourselves with. Becky and I spoke about a lot of things, from her family and sports growing up, to playing football, the gym, work, life, and more, but the one thing that stood out, the one thing I really took away from the time we spent on Skype, was just how special the club is.   I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did, amd a special thanks to Becky (@becky4h) and the club for making it happen! Also, shoutout to @EliteFootballDC who sponsors (end employs) Becky! Full disclosure, I sponsor a coach of the team and as a result have a small advertisement with the club. If you are interested in sponsoring a player, coach, or advertising, you can visit the contact page on the website, or email the club secretary (email below).   A special thank you to the Southampton Women’s Football Club, Amanda Burroughs, Simon Parker, Lee Calendar, and Becky for making this happen. It’s a pleasure and an honor to have to opportunity to work with such a fantastic organization and such amazing people. Southampton Women’s FC- on Instagram at @sotonwomensfc Southampton Women’s FC- on Twitter at @sotonwomensfc Website- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/ Club secretary, Amanda Burroughs- secretary@southamptonwfc.co.uk Schedule- First Team- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/firsts-fixtures-results Reserves- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/reserves-fixtures-results CONTACT the SHOW and SUBSCRIBE- Twitter (@SFCDell_ivery)- https://twitter.com/SFCDell_ivery Instagram (@sfcdell_ivery)- https://www.instagram.com/sfcdell_ivery/ Facebook (facebook.com/sfcdellivery)- https://www.facebook.com/SFCDellivery Email- southamptondellivery@gmail.com Submit questions with #sfcdell   SUBSCRIBE NOW! Get every show as soon as it’s ready! Use the links below or search “Dellivery” in your app. iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube, Radio Public, Podchaser Credits and Stuff: OUR PARTNER-Follow the Southampton Page- on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. LOGO Design- Matt Beling of the wearesouthampton on Instagram. Music Credits: All music in this episode comes courtesy of the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org. Intro Song- “Epic Song” by BoxCat Games- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/ End of Show/Credits- “Aim is True” by Podington Bear- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Until next time, cheers. Matt

This week I speak with Manager Simon Parker on Southampton Women FC, the team, their chances and more.

The thought of not having club football for one weekend seems to send most fans into a bit of fit. I’ll be honest, when that weekend comes, it does feel like something is missing. It drags on a bit, especially when you are playing well. But, that feeling of missing something, of not being able to have something you enjoy and look forward to is so much greater for an athlete who is forced to miss multiple months through injury.   That helps frame just some of the conversation I had this week with Amie Barnett. Amie has been a member of Southampton Women’s for 10 years. Over that time she’s seen the club struggle and thrive. She’s worked with a number of dedicated managers and teammates, all of whom she admires and spoke highly of. The club has seen success in recent years, and we discussed that, her early career, the role football played in her life while growing up, and her plans for the future. We also discuss our collective fear of crossing the halfway line. It’s really, really scary, and we discuss why neither of us do it.   There is also, this week more so than normal, some personal anecdotes from me. I usually try to cut them out, but I left more of them in here this week. Not because I think I’m important or that you desperately want to hear about them, but because they reflect the type of conversation Amie and I had. It really did feel like we were just talking, not like I was interviewing someone. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad, but I’m happy with the result and I hope you are too.   Amie is on Twitter and Instagram @amie_barnett and @amiebarnett and the links to the club’s contact info is below.   Thank you. Amie, for taking the time to chat. Between your family, wedding planning, training, rehab on the knee, work and everything else, you could have easily said no to this. I, and I’m sure the listeners, appreciate it very much.   Full disclosure, I sponsor a coach of the team and as a result have a small advertisement with the club. If you are interested in sponsoring a player, coach, or advertising, you can visit the contact page on the website, or email the club secretary (email below). My Amie is sponsored Doswell Projects and you can find out more about them at https://doswellprojects.co.uk/.   A special thank you to the Southampton Women’s Football Club, Amanda Burroughs, Simon Parker, Lee Calendar, and Amie for making this happen. It’s a pleasure and an honor to have to opportunity to work with such a fantastic organization and such amazing people. Southampton Women’s FC- on Instagram at @sotonwomensfc Southampton Women’s FC- on Twitter at @sotonwomensfc Website- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/ Club secretary, Amanda Burroughs- secretary@southamptonwfc.co.uk Schedule- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/firsts-fixtures-results CONTACT the SHOW and SUBSCRIBE- Twitter (@SFCDell_ivery)- https://twitter.com/SFCDell_ivery Instagram (@sfcdell_ivery)- https://www.instagram.com/sfcdell_ivery/ Facebook (facebook.com/sfcdellivery)- https://www.facebook.com/SFCDellivery Email- southamptondellivery@gmail.com Submit questions with #sfcdell   SUBSCRIBE NOW! Get every show as soon as it’s ready! Use the links below or search “Dellivery” in your app. iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube, Radio Public, Podchaser Credits and Stuff: OUR PARTNER-Follow the Southampton Page- on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. LOGO Design- Matt Beling of the wearesouthampton on Instagram. Music Credits: All music in this episode comes courtesy of the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org. Intro Song- “Epic Song” by BoxCat Games- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/ End of Show/Credits- “Aim is True” by Podington Bear- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Until next time, cheers. Matt

Join Louis Mendez, Tom Wallin and Nathan Muller as they gear up for Saturday's trip to Valley Parade. They discuss the fact that former Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi was spotted at The Valley this week amidst takeover rumours, and also react to a club statement that appeared on the official club website in reference to the upcoming meeting with the EFL. They hear from new loan signing Jamie Ward, and also speak to Lyle Taylor about his strike partnership with Karlan Grant. Simon Parker from the Bradford Telegraph and Argus explains how the season has gone so far for the Bantams, and then Addicks boss Lee Bowyer updates us on the fitness of the squad ahead of the weekend.Charlton Live is available live on Maritime Radio on Thursday and Sunday evenings from 7pm - head to www.maritimeradio.london or www.charltonlive.co.uk to listen in.You can also hear us on the go via the tune in app - search for Charlton Live.Our shows are available as podcasts via Acast, iTunes, Deezer and many other platforms.To contact us - email studio@charltonlive.co.uk or tweet @charltonlive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am happy to bring you my conversation with Emma Pinner (@Pinneremma), a striker for the Southampton Women’s Football Club. If you have been around and listening to the podcast for a while, you will know that from time to time I get the chance to chat with the players and coaches of the Southampton Women’s Football Club. I’m fortunate to have the chance to learn about the players, their careers, their habits and goals, and it brings me great pleasure to be able to share some of those conversations with you on the podcast. If you do not already support a women’s team in the Southampton area, I encourage you to take some time on a Sunday (or midweek sometimes) and watch the girls play. They are passionate, talented, organized and a joy to support!   Emma and I talked about her career, her goals for the season, her injury last year and we also took some questions from her teammates and others on Twitter. We were also interrupted about 100 times, by the dog, and my daughter, and the recorder running low on batteries and more. So, some of that makes it in there and I hope you enjoy a little of the behind the scenes that is in this conversation. Real life was happening right alongside me while I spoke to Emma. If you hate it, that’s fine. Next week will probably be back to normal. A special thank you to the Southampton Women’s Football Club, Amanda Burroughs, Simon Parker, Lee Calendar, and Emma for making this happen. It’s a pleasure and an honor to have to opportunity to work with such a fantastic organization and such amazing people. Website- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/   Until next time, Matt

This week I am happy to bring you my conversation with Emma Pinner (@EPinner7), a striker for the Southampton Women’s Football Club. If you have been around and listening to the podcast for a while, you will know that from time to time I get the chance to chat with the players and coaches of the Southampton Women’s Football Club. I’m fortunate to have the chance to learn about the players, their careers, their habits and goals, and it brings me great pleasure to be able to share some of those conversations with you on the podcast. If you do not already support a women’s team in the Southampton area, I encourage you to take some time on a Sunday (or midweek sometimes) and watch the girls play. They are passionate, talented, organized and a joy to support!   Emma and I talked about her career, her goals for the season, her injury last year and we also took some questions from her teammates and others on Twitter. We were also interrupted about 100 times, by the dog, and my daughter, and the recorder running low on batteries and more. So, some of that makes it in there and I hope you enjoy a little of the behind the scenes that is in this conversation. Real life was happening right alongside me while I spoke to Emma. If you hate it, that’s fine. Next week will probably be back to normal.   Full disclosure, I sponsor a coach of the team and as a result have a small advertisement with the club. If you are interested in sponsoring a player, coach, or advertising, you can visit the contact page on the website, or email the club secretary (email below).   A special thank you to the Southampton Women’s Football Club, Amanda Burroughs, Simon Parker, Lee Calendar, and Emma for making this happen. It’s a pleasure and an honor to have to opportunity to work with such a fantastic organization and such amazing people. Southampton Women’s FC- on Instagram at @sotonwomensfc Southampton Women’s FC- on Twitter at @sotonwomensfc Website- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/ Club secretary, Amanda Burroughs- secretary@southamptonwfc.co.uk Schedule- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/firsts-fixtures-results   This podcast is partnered with The Southampton Page. For your all your Southampton FC news and needs, visit The Southampton Page on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. If you have questions or comments about the show, I'd love to hear them, please contact me via Twitter or email. If you have a guest you'd like me to try and get ahold of please let me know and I'll do my best. The artwork for the show is done by Matt Beling of the wearesouthampton page on Instagram. Be sure to check out the great edits, competitions, and polls he has going on over there. The show is on Twitter (@SFCDell_ivery) , Instagram (@sfcdell_ivery), and Facebook (facebook.com/sfcdellivery), so give us a follow, like the stuff, and stay up on what’s going down. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes and give the show a rating on iTunes! You can click the links below or search “Dellivery” in your app. iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube, Radio Public, Google Podcasts   All feedback can be sent to @SFCDell_ivery on Twitter, @sfcdell_ivery on Instagram, or at  facebook.com/SFCDellivery. Questions can be submitted using the hashtag #sfcdell, and you can email the show at southamptondellivery@gmail.com.   Music Credits: All music in this episode comes courtesy of the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org. Intro Song- “Epic Song” by BoxCat Games- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/ End of Show/Credits- “Aim is True” by Podington Bear- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Until next time, cheers. Matt iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube, Radio Public

The Southampton Women’s Football Club has had quite a run of late. Earning promotion in successive seasons the past two years and only narrowly missing out on an undefeated season and promotion this year. The club has undergone changes in its structure and coaching staff and have come through it all brilliantly. I’ve had the enormous pleasure of being semi-involved with the club over the course of this season. I sponsored one of the coaches, I was able to interview players and coaches, and I have come to love the club just as I love Saints.   The opportunity to speak with Tash Angel, a defender at the club, was amazing. She was easy to talk to, willing to answer almost every question I had, and I can genuinely say I enjoyed the entire thing, from the preparation to the interview to the editing. We were originally scheduled to speak a few months ago, in the buildup to the Hampshire FA Cup Final. However, after the team was disqualified for, according to the allegation and the Hampshire FA’s interpretation of the rule, fielding an ineligible player. The impending appeals process meant Tash and I had to delay our conversation until the matter was settled.   Remnants of the conversation and discussion over the teams disqualification and subsequent appeals are on Twitter, and Tash and I do talk a bit about it during the interview. The disappointment and frustration associated with the situation are clearly visible in many people who follow the club, myself included. If you’d like to read the statement provided by the club after their unsuccessful appeal you can do so here.   Tash and I discuss a number of things aside from the situation surrounding the FA Cup. We talk training and fitness, game day routines, expectations and take some questions from a few listeners. I hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Tash.   If you are interested in sponsoring a player, coach, or advertising, you can visit the contact page on the website, or email the club secretary (email below).   A special thank you to the Southampton Women’s Football Club, Amanda Burroughs, Simon Parker, Lee Calendar, and Tash for making this happen. It’s a pleasure to be able to work with such a fantastic organization.   Southampton Women’s FC- on Instagram at @sotonwomensfc Southampton Women’s FC- on Twitter at @sotonwomensfc Website- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/ Club secretary, Amanda Burroughs- secretary@southamptonwfc.co.uk Schedule- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/firsts-fixtures-results   This podcast is partnered with The Saints Report. For your all your Southampton FC news and needs, visit The Southampton Page on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. If you have questions or comments about the show, I'd love to hear them, please contact me via Twitter or email. If you have a guest you'd like me to try and get ahold of please let me know and I'll do my best. The artwork for the show is done by Matt Beling of the wearesouthampton page on Instagram. Be sure to check out the great edits, competitions, and polls he has going on over there. The show is on Twitter (@SFCDell_ivery) , Instagram (@sfcdell_ivery), and Facebook (facebook.com/sfcdellivery), so give us a follow, like the stuff, and stay up on what’s going down. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes and give the show a rating on iTunes! You can click the links below or search “Dellivery” in your app. iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube, Radio Public   All feedback can be sent to @SFCDell_ivery on Twitter, @sfcdell_ivery on Instagram, or at  facebook.com/SFCDellivery. Questions can be submitted using the hashtag #sfcdell, and you can email the show at southamptondellivery@gmail.com.   Music Credits: All music in this episode comes courtesy of the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org. Intro Song- “Epic Song” by BoxCat Games- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/ End of Show/Credits- “Aim is True” by Podington Bear- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Until next time, cheers. Matt iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube, Radio Public

Episode 52 marks the end of the first year of the podcast. 52 weeks, 52 episodes, more than 60 guests and countless hours of audio. It’s been a fantastic experience for more than one reason. Thank you to everyone who has supported in one way or another. This wouldn’t be anything without you.   For episode 52 I am away with family. This episode was recorded a few weeks ago with Simon Parker, head coach of the Southampton Women’s Football Club. We talk about Simon’s journey to being the manager, his philosophy on managing the club, the struggles associated with earning promotion in two straight season and fighting for the league lead, and we take some questions from his players (which he didn’t know was happening). I hope you enjoy the chat, and I look forward to speaking with you all again in the new year.   A Special thanks to Simon Parker for giving me his time, and to the club for allowing me access to their players and coaches this season. You can follow Simon on Twitter @1swparker. Give him some encouragement as he leads the club into battle each week.   If you are interested getting involved at all with the Southampton Women’s Football Club, the links below will help you get started. Those interested in sponsoring a member of the squad or advertising in general, please contact Amanda Boroughs the club secretary directly at secretary@southamptonwfc.co.uk.   Southampton Women’s FC- on Twitter at @sotonwomensfc Website- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/ Club secretary, Amanda Burroughs- secretary@southamptonwfc.co.uk Schedule- https://www.southamptonwfc.co.uk/firsts-fixtures-results Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/SouthamptonWomensFC/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sotonwomensfc/ YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pBlzfme5_LZFVgsVhiRGg   This podcast is partnered with The Saints Report. For your all your Southampton FC news and needs, visit The Saints Report on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. If you have questions or comments about the show, I'd love to hear them, please contact me via Twitter or email. If you have a guest you'd like me to try and get ahold of please let me know and I'll do my best. The artwork for the show is done by Matt Beling of the wearesouthampton page on Instagram. Be sure to check out the great edits, competitions, and polls he has going on over there. The show is on Twitter (@SFCDell_ivery) , Instagram (@sfcdell_ivery), and Facebook (facebook.com/sfcdellivery), so give us a follow, like the stuff, and stay up on what’s going down. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes and give the show a rating on iTunes! You can click the links below or search “Dellivery” in your app. iTunes, Acast, Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein, Soundcloud, YouTube   All feedback can be sent to @SFCDell_ivery on Twitter or facebook.com/SFCDellivery and questions can be submitted using the hashtag #sfcdell. You can also email the show at southamptondellivery@gmail.com.   Music Credits: All music in this episode comes courtesy of the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org. Intro Song- “Epic Song” by BoxCat Games- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/ End of Show/Credits- “Aim is True” by Podington Bear- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Until next time, cheers. Matt  

Life in cash-strapped Venezuela and a return to war-ravaged Damascus. Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories and insights from around the world. Katy Watson examines the staying power of Venezuela's ruling party. Despite ongoing shortages of food, medicine, and cash, Nicola Maduro's government has tightened its grip on the country. Simon Parker hears renewed talk of independence on the Faroe Islands, an autonomous region of Denmark, but struggles to decipher what independence would actually mean. Angellica Bell assesses the damage wrought by Hurricane Maria on the land of her grandfather – Dominica. And the travel writer Colin Thubron returns to Damascus fifty years after the publication of his homage to the city. He is surprised to find old friends still there, to stumble through an Old City largely intact, and to be taken in for questioning by the intelligence service. “We can’t see an end to it,” people tell him of the civil war.

Vi oppsummerer gårsdagens debatt med Trine Eilertsen (Aftenposten) Magnus Takvam (NRK) og Vidar Udjus (Fedrelandsvennen) Og den britiske eksperten Simon Parker advarer mot sentralisering. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Sp) og Jan Tore Sanner (Høyre) tar debatten. Programleder Lilla Sølhusvik.

Danny Parkinson caught up with Simon Parker from the T&A to talk about the bantams.

The Fastest Hands in the West Andre Kajlich tells us about becoming the first para athlete to complete the 4,800 kilometre ‘Race Across America’. Andre competed on a handcycle, and finished the race in 12 days and 16 hours. One of only 14 to finish from the original 39 competitors. Bony’s banging beats The Premier League table isn’t the only the chart Manchester City striker Wilfred Bony will be interested in this season. The Ivory Coast international has been telling us about launching his own record label. The aim is to help Afrobeat artists get into the music industry. Scoring into the roof of Africa’s net Women from over 20 countries have played a full 90 minute football match at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and with it setting a new world record for the highest match in history. The aim of was to encourage an equal playing field for women in sport. Laura Youngson played in the match and talks about the struggles of playing 5000 metres above sea level. The Land of the Rising Rugby Fan Japan will host the Rugby World Cup in 2019. It will be the first time the tournament will be held in Asia. So how are preparations going and has their famous victory over South Africa in the 2015 edition sparked an interest in the sport? Simon Parker reports from Japan. Glitter, Spandex and Suplex’s – Women’s wrestling in the 80’s In the 1980’s a new wrestling league was created. It was called the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. It was made up of strong characters and over-the-top comedy. The story of the league has now been made into an online series; we’ll be speaking to one of the original Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

John Bennett is joined by travel writer Simon Parker as we look at extreme sports and the people that take part in them. (Photo: Cycling at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, Credit: Getty Images)

The Greatest striker to never exist He's won everything in world football, a cult hero with a significant social media following, now he's helping people tackle the issue of mental health. But the most extraordinary thing about striker Ivica Strok is... He doesn't exist! Strok came to 'life' in computer game Football Manager and for gamer Jonny Sharples, Strok helped him through a personal tragedy and believes he can help other too. Boxing champion turned Wonder Woman warrior Wonder Woman is this year's Hollywood blockbuster! It's broken all box office records for a film by a female director, but that's not the only way it's empowering women. Director Patty Jenkins decided that she wouldn't cast actors for many of the minor roles, but athletes. Former world champion boxer Anne Wolfe was one of them... Becoming one of the Warrior Women in the film is just the latest episode in her remarkable life. Why Adidas and Puma really don’t get on In the 1940's an argument between German brothers Adolf and Rudolph Dassler helped create two of sportswear biggest companies. Before they fell out they co-owned a shoe company but after the Second World War Rudolf was interned by the American's. He believed that Adolf had provided the information that lead to his imprisonment. After Rudolph was released the brothers acrimoniously split the company. Adolf created 'Adidas' and literally across the river, Rudolf founded 'Puma'. The men and their families didn't speak for decades, and even to this day relations are somewhat frosty between the two companies The Va’a and Furious Tahiti will host the Va’a World Championships later in the month. Va’a is a traditional boat dug out from a single log. Simon Parker explores the history behind the boat and why it’s important to the Polynesian people. Court of Public Opinion Margaret Court is one of tennis’ greatest ever players, However, her comments about the LGBT community have caused controversy. We hear from four time grand slam winner Rennae Stubbs, who is gay, says she doesn’t agree with her fellow Aussies beliefs. Photo: Computer generated striker Ivica Strok

Voting with your husband, unsolved murders, cooking on the centre spot, shamans and mud. Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories. Melissa Van Der Klugt is in India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, where a giant exercise in democracy has been taking place but where illiteracy and political ignorance remains high. Peter Walker, in Malawi, comes across worrying signs that the police are ready to sweep murder under the carpet. In China, they're spending a fortune on football but will it bring world cup glory, as the President wants. Richard Dove has his doubts. In Peru, Simon Parker comes face to face with an Andean Shaman for the first time and hears concerns that too many tourists are more interested in bragging rights and profile pictures than in the sacred heritage of Machu Picchu. And in Vermont, winter is fading and they're on the cusp of spring - it's time to get dirty, says Christine Finn, because it's Mud Season.

Emily Buchanan introduces correspondents' stories. John Beck meets the policeman who used a special disguise to escape from ISIS killers in Iraq; Rebecca Henschke is outside court to hear why some think Jakarta cannot have a non-Muslim Governor. The first president of Seychelles is given a special burial; Tim Ecott explains why it could be the start of reconciliation in the archipelago. Helier Cheung was right there, singing, when Hong Kong was handed back to China; she hasn't forgotten the sandwiches, even if the politics are now more on her menu. Simon Parker is in a Bolivian market, struggling amid the sights and smells of animal flesh, hearing how the meat trade has survived during the country's worst drought in thirty years.

Ben Heard is an environmental professional. He was once a strong opponent of nuclear power until he underwent a Road To Evidence-Based Damascus experience about five years ago and since then has been a strong proponent. Tonight we have him on the topic of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission and our first taste of the citizens' jury's review of the findings. We discuss - Why a citizens' jury is needed after spending money on a royal commission - How South Australia is positioning with mining for the nuclear fuel cycle - The reasons for not enriching ore - Our almost-missed opportunities for nuclear power generation - Our safe and lucrative options for nuclear waste storage (and energy extraction) - Where the royal commission stopped too short on science and technology - The myths and truths of background radiation In the musical pilgrimage, we have a band with a lead singer from Kimba The SA Drink Of The Week is from winemaker Simon Parker of Vinify In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests Steve and the boys on atomic stories, including the revelation that Yankalilli has a rich radioactive mineral source just upstream! We announce a new way to be part of our podcast; join our Inner Circle. It's an email list. Join it and you might get an email on a Sunday or Monday seeking question ideas, guest ideas and requests for other bits of feedback about YOUR podcast, The Adelaide Show. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in iTunes or other podcast sites. We'd greatly appreciate it. Support the show: https://theadelaideshow.com.au/listen-or-download-the-podcast/adelaide-in-crowd/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories from around the world. Today: Lucy Ash is in the midst of the Republic of Macedonia's "Colourful Revolution," where it's buildings and statues that are getting a new lick of paint; Richard Lim is in Iraqi Kurdistan which may be relatively peaceful but its economy is faltering; Joe Gerlach has an odd taste in his mouth in Ecuador as he's invited to quaff a somewhat metallic concoction; James Jeffrey reflects on the Ethiopian mindset, in which any criticism is unwelcome. And, in the United States, they've waited 17 years for them but Simon Parker soon gets a mouthful of critters.

In this episode, we celebrate fathers day with the man who taught Steve to sail.  His father, Mike Payment. Intro News We are back from vacation!  We had a great cruise on the worlds largest cruise ship, The Oasis of the Seas.   It definitely fueled our cruising dreams as we toured great the great ports of Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Marteen.   St. Marteen was our favorite and we look forward to spending more time there when we start cruising on our our boat. We spent Memorial Day weekend cruising our boat around the Ponce Inlet / Daytona Beach area.  We launched the boat and parked the trailer at the Swoop Boat ramp near New Smyrna Beach Airport.   We mostly anchored at Disappearing Island, but we did spend one night at Loggerhead Marina in Daytona Beach  the marina has nice facilities including a pool and is attached to the great waterfront restaurant, Caribbean Jacks. We also spent a weekend at The Adult Summer Games, a crazy fun event created by a good friend of ours.   Here is a video from a previous event. We had a great weekend at the Chicago Americas Cup qualifying event.  The boats are impressive to see in person and their performance is amazing.  Here are the highlights. If you enjoy the podcast, you can show us some support with a donation to the TSR Tip Jar here. Make sure to like The Sailing Rode Facebook page to keep up with our latest cruising plans, if you live in Florida we may be cruising in your area. We plan to be in the Fort Pierce and Stuart area over the 4th of July Weekend,  let us know if you plan to be boating in the area. The Interview - Fathers Day with Mike Payment We spend fathers day talking with Steve's dad about his sailing background and Steve's childhood sailing in Michigan. We sailed out of North Cape Yacht Club on Lake Erie in Southern Michigan Our boat was a 1972 Bristol 22 We often took summer cruises to the islands in Lake Erie, like Put in Bay and over to Sandusky Ohio to stay in the marina at the Cedar Point Amusement Park Mike now sails a C&C 27 out of Oceanside, CA   Sailing News How many times a week should you shower? Explorer Hempleman-Adams to circumnavigate North Pole A great Cruising World interview with climate expert Dr. Philip Rasch on the climate change impact for cruising sailors Simon Parker races Clipper Round the World Race across the US on Bike Man sailing around the world with Hen as companion Product of the Week Honda EU2000i Super Quiet 2000watt Generator We have been using this generator for 6 years and over 100 nights at anchor.  It easily powers our 5500btu air conditioner and runs around 9 hours on a full tank.  For longer running time, we use this custom tank extender and it works great! Honda Generator Fuel Tank Expander Amazon Store Please use our Amazon Affiliate link or if you are in Canada, use the Amazon.CA affiliate for anything you buy on Amazon or look at over 90 items we have in our TSR Amazon store.  We use all the items on our boat and include notes of why we like them.  We also added over 40 sailing and cruising books we recommend.  You pay the same low Amazon price and we get a small commission. Please help us Support Podcast We need your help to spread the word about the Podcast.  Please share the podcast with your sailing & cruising friends and ask them to subscribe on iTunes, stitcher, or Google Play Music.  You can send them these links: iPhone iTunes link Android Stitcher link Google Play Music link It also helps when you share the podcast links on social media and sailing forums. Please like or follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram  We will follow you too! Remember to tag your Instagram sailing related pictures with #thesailingrode Send us your feedback on the show and any show topic ideas to Crew@TheSailingRode.com Patreon If you enjoy the podcast, you can support us on our Patreon site and get some special rewards. Check it out at this link: https://www.patreon.com/TheSailingRode How it works:  Patreon is designed for you to support your favorite content creators.  You can support our podcast creations by signing up for various levels of support.  You can set a maximum monthly amount so if we release a lot of podcasts in one month, you still only pay your maximum amount.  In return, you get some rewards for your support.  It is kind of like giving us a tip or buying us a drink after a good show. Thanks for listening and all your support!  We wish you fair winds and hope to see you on the water soon. –  Steve & Brandy The Sailing Rode / The Sailing Road

Mark talks to Conservative Home's Henry Hill about whether the younger generations will get anything like the sort of retirements they've seen their parents and grandparents have and to Simon Parker of the New Local Government Network about Universal Basic Income

Caroline Barker was at Wembley as France and England met just a few days after the devastating terrorist attacks in Paris, included one attack at a football match involving the French national team. We look at the significance of a night full of emotion and the implications of hosting Euro 2016. The First Family of African Football We meet the man who gave his name to the Kaizer Chiefs, Kaizer Motaung. He and the rest of his family, son Kaizer jr, daughters Jennifer and Kemiso, sit down for an interview as a family for the first time. NBA Pioneer We hear from Bonnie-Jill Laflin who became the NBA’s first female scout. As well as telling us about the barriers she’s had to overcome we also hear about how working with the LA Lakers brings her in contact with some of the biggest names in the sport. Chipper Clipper We take part in one of the training sessions for Sailing’s Clipper Round the World Races as our reporter Simon Parker prepares to hit the high seas! Lady? Yes, she can! We meet the only female cannonball artist in North America Sporting Witness… Following the death of Jonah Lomu, sporting witness brings you an extended interview which the All Blacks legend from 2004. Where he discusses his health problems frankly for the first time.

Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is often the preferred destination for those fleeing conflict. Whilst the debate continues in countries that make up the European Union, German football fans have been expressing their feelings by unfurling banners at many matches that simply read "Refugees Welcome". So what has caused this open support in stadia? We hear from German football experts Ronald Reng and Raphael Honigstein Premier League Winners 2015/16 Revealed! What difference will all those transfers make to the coming months? Are we any closer to knowing who will be the champions? Can we do away with months of anguish, weeks of worry and days of uncertainty? One man says yes! Well, maybe... We give you Doctor Raffaele Poli from the CIES Football Observatory a statistical research group in Switzerland. Settled in Seattle The new American football season is nearly upon us as the 32 teams of the National Football League bid for a place at the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks, champions in 2014 and runners up in 2015, have been one of the most consistent team in the league over the last few seasons, under the stewardship of head coach Pete Carroll. So how do you build a successful team? One man who knows is Carroll's personal assistant, Ben Malcolmson. Playing With the Boys "Playing With the Boys" is the title of a new book from 16 year old Niamh McKevitt. It tells her personal struggle to get the football authorities in England to change their rules on the age girls and boys can play together in a match. Something she achieved, albeit at a personal cost as we found out when Sarah Mulkerrins visited Niamh and the rest of her team mates at Huddersfield Town Ladies. Football at the Highest Level Peru has always played football at the highest level. In fact some teams play in excess of 11,000 feet above sea level! The effects of being at high altitude are considerable. The air is thin and breathing becomes laboured. So how do visiting teams counter the perceived disadvantage of playing at such a high altitude? Simon Parker has been to the country to see football in the cloud Sporting Witness… the remarkable story of Iranian triple jump champion Faramarz Assef, who went on to become one of the country's most famous pop stars. Photo: Borussia Dortmund supporters hold a banner prior to the German first division match against Hannover 96 (Credit: AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Kate Adie introduces correspondents' stories from across the globe. Today, Jeremy Bowen on the layers of war in Yemen; Carrie Gracie follows China's extraordinary transformation of farmers into workers AND shoppers, and villages into cities; Stephen Sackur on how President Putin is turning his attentions to Russia's far east, with the help of roulette wheels; in northern Norway, with Simon Parker, it's lashings of homebrew and strange dancing to greet midsummer; and, despite Alex Duval Smith's best efforts to find out, the secret of Mali's shallots remains...well....secret. But what about the genie?

Listen to the third in a series of podcasts, 'in conversation with' Nick C Jones, Director of PwC's Public Sector Research Centre. to discuss decentralisation and reshaping public services. This month, Nick is joined by Simon Parker, Director of NLGN, to discuss decentralisation and reshaping public services.  Nick and Simon explore the challenges for public service reform at the local level and emerging approaches that engage the public in innovative ways.

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