Podcasts about South West England

Nick is flying solo on this latest episode of The Photography pod, as Steve is away. Nick's guest is Courtney Victoria,   a British Landscape and Outdoor Photographer currently based in South West England. They explore Courtney's journey into photography, the impact of COVID-19 on her career, her preferred camera equipment, and her approach to both landscape and macro photography. The conversation also touches on the importance of stability in macro photography, the challenges of gear acquisition syndrome, and the joy of discovering nature through photography.  Courtney also discusses her journey as a photographer and YouTuber, sharing insights on her gear, the evolution of her YouTube channel, the realities of monetizing content, and her passion for teaching through photography tours. She also offers valuable tips for aspiring macro photographers, emphasizing the importance of patience and observation in nature.Courtney Victoria Website https://www.courtneyvictoriaphotography.com/Courtney Victoria's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@CourtneyVictoriaNick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick's website : https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/Nick's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/ Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy Steve's website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/Steve's Wedding Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/Steve's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevevaughanphotography Any technical information given by the presenters is based on their understanding and opinion at the time of recording

In this special episode, historian Corinne Fowler joins EMPIRE LINES live with visual artist and researcher Ingrid Pollard, linking rural British landscapes, buildings, and houses, to global histories of transatlantic slavery, through their book, Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain (2024).Though integral to national identity in Britain, the countryside is rarely seen as having anything to do with British colonialism. In Our Island Stories, historian Corinne Fowler brings together rural life and colonial rule, through ten country walks with various companions. These journeys combine local and global history, connecting the Cotswolds to Calcutta, Dolgellau to Virginia, and Grasmere to Canton. They also highlight how the British Empire transformed rural lives, whether in Welsh sheep farms or Cornish copper mines, presenting both opportunity and exploitation.Corinne explains how the booming profits of overseas colonial activities directly contributed to enclosure, land clearances, and dispossession in England. They highlight how these histories, usually considered separately, persist in the lives of their descendants and our landscapes today. We explore the two-way flows of colonial plant cultures, as evident in WIlliam Wordsworth's 19th century poems about daffodils, as contemporary works of literature by Chinua Achebe and Grace Nichols.Contemporary artist - and walking companion - Ingrid Pollard shares their research into ferns, seeds, and magic, across Northumberland, the Lake District, and South West England, Ingrid details histories of lacemaking in Devon and Cornwall, and we explore representations of ‘African' and Caribbean flowers in art. Bringing together Ingrid and Corinne's works, installed at the exhibition, Invasion Ecology, at Southcombe Barn on Dartmoor, we also explore their previous collaborations including the project, Colonial Countryside: National Trust Houses Reimagined. Plus, Corinne questions ‘cancel culture' in the British media and academia, drawing on their experiences as Professor of Colonialism and Heritage in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester.Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain by Corinne Fowler is published by Penguin, and available in all good bookshops and online. You can pre-order the paperback, released on 1 May 2025. This episode was recorded live as part of the programme for Invasion Ecology, co-curated by Jelena Sofronijevic for Radical Ecology, and Vashti Cassinelli at Southcombe Barn, an arts space and gardens on Dartmoor. The central group exhibition, featuring Ingrid Pollard, Iman Datoo, Hanna Tuulikki, Ashish Ghadiali, Fern Leigh Albert, and Ashanti Hare, ran from 1 June to 10 August 2024.The wider programme featured anti-colonial talks and workshops with exhibiting artists, writers, researchers, and gardeners, reimagining more empathic connections between humans, plants, animals, and landscapes. For more information, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radical Ecology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southcombe Barn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on social media, and visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠radicalecology.earth/events/invasion-ecology-exhibition⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video conversation online, via Radical Ecology: https://vimeo.com/995929731And find all the links in the first Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8cyHX2I28You can also listen to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMPIRE LINES x Invasion Ecology Spotify playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, for episodes with Paul Gilroy, Lubaina Himid, Johny Pitts, and Imani Jacqueline Brown, plus partners from the University of Exeter, KARST, CAST, and the Eden Project in Cornwall.PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/empirelinespodcast⁠And Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936⁠Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/empirelines

Freelance journalist and regular BikeRadar contributor, Katherine Moore, speaks to Jack Luke about her new book, Gravel Rides South West England, and shares three of her favourite routes.   Find out more about Katherine's book: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/gravel-rides-south-west-england?srsltid=AfmBOoqyqkIOiBKKl3jN29T-w7wdJR7hQf7g5z6b5fOeIJ2kPQEHB016 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Christmas morning of 2010, snow fell on a quiet suburb in South West England. But just after 9:00 a.m., the quiet was shattered by the sound of police sirens racing through town. The police cars came to a screeching stop on a wet street, and a veteran Detective Inspector stepped out into the cold. He walked towards a stone wall that separated the road from a tree-covered field on the other side. The Detective Inspector reached the wall, crouched down, and started digging through a pile of snow and leaves. And when he saw what was underneath this pile, he knew he would not be spending Christmas with his family.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Contemporary artist Tanoa Sasraku unearths complex relations with British landscapes and natural resources, connecting environments from the north coast of Scotland to South West England, and flagging colonial extractivism in Ghana, through their series of Terratypes (2022-Now). Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape runs at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter until 23 February 2025. Tituba, Who Protects Us? runs at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris until 1 May 2025. A major solo exhibition of Tanoa's work opens at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London in October 2025. For more about Invasion Ecology (2023), co-curated by Jelena Sofronijevic for Radical Ecology, and Southcombe Barn on Dartmoor, listen to the episodes with the exhibition's artists: - Ingrid Pollard, on expanded photography, Blacknesses, and British identities, in Carbon Slowly Turning (2022) at the Turner Contemporary in Margate: pod.link/1533637675/episode/e00996c8caff991ad6da78b4d73da7e4 - Hanna Tuulikki, on selkies, Scottish folklore, and performance, in Avi Alarm (2023): pod.link/1533637675/episode/21264f8343e5da35bca2b24e672a2018 You can also read about Hanna's installation, ⁠under forest cover (2021)⁠, at City Art Centre in Edinburgh: gowithyamo.com/blog/edinburghs-environmental-exhibitions-the-local And hear about Fern Leigh Albert's activist photographic practice, now on display at RAMM. - Ashish Ghadiali - whose film Can you tell the time of a running river? (2024), from the series Cinematics of Gaia and Magic (2023-Now), also features at RAMM - in the episode from Against Apartheid (2023) at KARST in Plymouth: pod.link/1533637675/episode/146d4463adf0990219f1bf0480b816d3 For more about Ibrahim Mahama's 2024 exhibition at Fruitmarket in Edinburgh, drawing from archives, and mineral extraction in West Africa, hear the artist's episode about Sekondi Locomotive Workshop (2024): pod.link/1533637675/episode/ed0be49d016ce665c1663202091ce224 PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic. Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/empirelinespodcast⁠ And Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936⁠ Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/empirelines

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The forth powerful storm in less than two months, Storm Darragh will bring winds of up to 90mph to Wales and parts of South West England. A newly described reptile species… with an interesting set of teeth, Tech & Science Daily is joined by the Natural History Museum's Dr Marc Jones. Astronomers say galaxies crashing together 12 billion years ago could have caused the universe's biggest star systems to form.Also in this episode:The London Standard's health reporter, Daniel Keane, on a ‘pioneering' drug for a rare eye cancer and a University College London study on risks of posting frequently on social media.Could the Oura smart ring spot your next bout of cold or flu? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of ScaleUp Radio! I'm your host, Granger Forson. You can learn more about my journey and mission at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com).   Today, we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial saga of Roman Loban, the dynamic founder behind two innovative fintech companies, Xiva and FMPay. Both businesses aim to reshape how micro-businesses handle their financial transactions, with a special focus on inclusivity and local community support in Cheltenham.   In this episode, Roman shares how he bootstrapped his way to fintech innovation, starting with FMPay and later introducing Xiva, each complementing the other's services. Roman's approach to building a local yet expansive company—currently boasting about 30 staff members, with a core team in Cheltenham—illustrates his commitment to community and accessible business practices.   We'll explore the challenges he faced in recruitment, culture cultivation, and lead generation, and how these experiences shaped his business philosophy.   Roman also discusses his future plans for FMPay and Xiva, focusing on expanding services and solidifying their status as the go-to payment providers for Southwest England. He shares valuable lessons on the importance of balancing technological advancement with human interaction, ensuring that every client feels connected and supported.   Roman's journey is not just about building successful businesses but also about empowering others, fostering a sense of ownership among his team, and maintaining a deep commitment to his vision despite the hurdles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of technology, entrepreneurship, and community impact.   To ensure you don't miss any inspirational future episodes do subscribe to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.   So, let's now dive into the inspiring journey of innovation, leadership, and community with Roman Loban.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin   You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk     Kevin's Latest Book Is Available! Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/   Roman can be found here: https://fmpay.me/ https://xiva.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-loban/   Resources: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/extreme-ownership-how-u-s-navy-seals-lead-and-win-jocko-willink/651009?ean=9781250183866 Lex Fridman Podcast - https://lexfridman.com/podcast/ Chat GPT - https://chat.openai.com WhatsApp - https://web.whatsapp.com/

It's four metres long, the weight of two grizzly bears and dangerously delicious. The Bluefin Tuna is back in British waters so Tom Heap and Helen Czerski are here to celebrate the role of the tuna in food, culture and nature. Unseen since the 1960s, these enormous fish have surprised surfers and anglers by leaping clear out of the waters of South-West England. Rare Earth takes a deep dive with the tuna to examine their unusual biology and their cultural importance to people all around the world. They can live up to 60 years, dive up to 1km below the ocean surface and swim as fast as 40 km per hour. Unfortunately for the bluefin, they're particularly tasty, prized for their meaty sashimi, with some fish reaching prices close to £2m in the ceremonial new year auction at Tokyo's fish market.Tom explores the intense Japanese relationship with tuna while Helen makes a plea to give this fish the respect it deserves- we should celebrate its extraordinary biology rather than stuffing it in a tiny can with a ‘dolphin-friendly' stamp on the label. Producer: Alasdair CrossAssistant Producer: Toby FieldRare Earth is a BBC Audio Wales and West production in conjunction with the Open University

Hannah Close is one of those human beings whose life's work defies easy static bios. She's a brilliant writer, to start with, author of METAXU, a Substack newsletter that delves into themes as personal as they are collectively relevant. Some of my favorite essays include Lives Never Lived, a musing on the ethics of bringing children into the world amidst our polycrisis, and Reading Fiction Again, a reflection on the social value of fiction. Her words have appeared in publications such as the Dark Mountain Project and Evolve. While her images, since she's a brilliant photographer too, have been featured in the Guardian, The Telegraph, the Times, among others. With a Ma in Engaged Ecology from Schumacher College, where she created the visual philosophy project ARCHIPELAGO: A Cartography of Relation, Hannah is currently making Islandness, a documentary expanding on the theme of islands and what they can teach us about resilience, togetherness, and our connection to the natural world.Beyond her artistic pursuits, Hannah is curator. In 2018 she founded the Experimental Thought Co, a network that convened events on culture change. More recently, she partnered with the transformational learning platform advaya (whose co-founder Ruby Reed I recently interviewed) to curate several courses, among them Contemporary Spirituality: Meaning and Mysticism in the Modern Age.Hannah lives between South West England, where she's from, and a wild Hebridean island where she occasionally hosts sailing residencies.I invited Hannah because, to me, she embodies the pursuit of wisdom and wholeness. Her art—whether in the form of an image, written piece, or Instagram post—emerges from a profound, quiet place. It moves the stuff of the spirit, and invites us to question who we are and what we're really here for. Together we unpack her early life as the daughter of a 17-year old mother in a working class household that revered flatscreen TVs and honest labor. We listen to the waking up moments that let Hannah to eventually commit to her artistic pursuits. We also talk about her reluctance to personal branding, and the subversive role of creativity in a consumerist culture. And, last but not least, how Hannah attempts to live her most waking life.Credits:* Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra* Producer, Writer & Host: Carlota Guedes To hear more, visit www.wakingyouth.org

Special thanks to Spoochers, No_Koala_2112, Scustevie, Suspicious_Orange_71, and Silver-Honkler for allowing us to feature their stories!In this episode, we share five true stories from Reddit. The first story is a chilling account of voices in the walls from Okinawa, the second features unsettling invisible embraces, the third originates from my own region of South West England, the fourth recounts a horrifying discovery beneath the bed, and the fifth describes an encounter with a gnome.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEStories:https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/bW5Q1GPqbChttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/dEBxoyuCU6https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1fuqt0f/something_unexplainable_happened_to_me_in_thehttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1fu3uab/my_dad_crawled_out_from_under_my_bedhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1ft31q6/i_dont_even_know_how_to_say_this_but_i_think_iThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

fWotD Episode 2710: River Parrett Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 5 October 2024 is River Parrett.The River Parrett flows through the counties of Dorset and Somerset in South West England, from its source in the Thorney Mills springs in the hills around Chedington in Dorset. Flowing northwest through Somerset and the Somerset Levels to its mouth at Burnham-on-Sea, into the Bridgwater Bay nature reserve on the Bristol Channel, the Parrett and its tributaries drain an area of 660 square miles (1,700 km2) – about 50 per cent of Somerset's land area, with a population of 300,000.The Parrett's main tributaries include the Rivers Tone, Isle, and Yeo, and the River Cary via the King's Sedgemoor Drain. The 37-mile (60 km) long river is tidal for 19 miles (31 km) up to Oath. The fall of the river between Langport and Bridgwater is only 1 foot per mile (0.2 m/km), so it is prone to frequent flooding in winter and during high tides. Many approaches have been tried since at least the medieval period to reduce the incidence and effect of floods and to drain the surrounding fields.In Anglo-Saxon times the river formed a boundary between Wessex and Dumnonia. It later served the Port of Bridgwater, and enabled cargoes to be transported inland. The arrival of the railways led to a decline in commercial shipping, and the only working docks are at Dunball. Human influence on the river has left a legacy of bridges and industrial artefacts. The Parrett along with its connected waterways and network of drains supports an ecosystem that includes several rare species of flora and fauna. The River Parrett Trail has been established along the banks of the river.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Saturday, 5 October 2024.For the full current version of the article, see River Parrett on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ivy.

In today's episode you meet Jade, who is the Borderline Personality Disorder Collective Founder, Growth Manager + BPD & CPTSD Support Group FacilitatorThe Bristol Borderline Personality Disorder Collective (BBPDC) is a grassroots community project in South West England that helps deliver in-person peer support, as well information sharing and signposting for those living with BPD/EUPD and CPTSD.The weekly in-person meetings aim to foster a community where those living with BPD/EUPD and CPTSD can share their stories, learn from one another, and find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone in their struggles.The collective can be found at: https://bpdcollective.org/Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports: National Suicide Pr...

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  Cat Rock is a puppeteer, filmmaker and puppet builder who lives in Bristol in South West England.  Disciplined in many styles of puppetry from hand and rod, to shadow, to table top to giant puppets, Cat is always looking to push the notion of what can be done with puppets.  She's a trustee at puppet place, a workspace for all things puppetry in Bristol and she spearheads the Bristol 48 Hour Film Challenge.  Additionally, she's puppeteered for Coldplay in front of 70,000 people, created a puppet show for a bio-dome and brought the classic animated character Count Duckula to life as a puppet.  I talk to Cat about all these projects and more on this episode of Under The Puppet. Plus, hear more of my conversation with Cat Rock at our Patreon Page. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! Connect with Cat Rock: Website - https://catrock.portfoliobox.net Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catrockpuppetry/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@catherinerock260 Discussed on the show: House of Funny Noises YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@houseoffunnynoises7458 Puppet Place - https://puppetplace.org Bristol 48 Hour Puppet Film Challenge - https://bristol48hpuppetfilmchallenge.co.uk Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver Help us make more shows like this one.  Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool rewards!  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! ©2024 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

The late ballplayer Billy Bean talked about his intentions when he was first named Major League Baseball's gay Ambassador for Inclusion in 2014 (interviewed by Chrisanne Eastwood and Wenzel Jones), and his success is proven by the response to last week's homophobic incident involving Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas are known for being literary mavens, and for Toklas' mastery of French cooking. In this rare Pacifica Radio Archives selection from a Verve record, Ms. Toklas herself reads the most popular recipe from The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook, and tells the story behind its publication. And in NewsWrap: the U.S. Supreme Court denies an emergency request from the Department of Justice to enforce its queer-inclusive interpretation of “Title IX” bias protections, Pope Francis joins with LGBTQ activists from Uganda and Ghana in condemning anti-queer legislation in both nations, Team LGBTQ would have finished in 7th among nations for the most medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, gay British Olympic diver Tom Daley is retires after winning another Silver medal, Kim Coco Iwamoto will be the first out transgender candidate to win election to state office in Hawai'i, gay Chilean flamingoes Curtis and Arthur give birth to their new chick at South West England's Paignton Zoo in Devon, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Marcos Najera and Sarah Montague (produced by Brian DeShazor with technical assistance by Daniel Huecias).  All this on the August 19, 2024 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting "otherness"Nathan's playlistPrincess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It's the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princessPt. 3Princess Caraboo pt.2https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting "otherness"Nathan's playlistPrincess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It's the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princessPt. 2Princess Caraboo pt.1https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting "otherness"Princess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It's the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princessPt.1CoprophogyFolk Metalhttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

In today's episode we're speaking with Casey Lalonde, Owner of Girls Who Grind Coffee - a specialty coffee roaster based in Somerset, Southwest England.Founded in the mid- 2010s, Girls Who Grind sources all its coffees from women producers, with a focus on driving more visibility and representation for women across our industry.In this thought-provoking conversation, Casey discusses her mission, unique business model, and why she prioritises sourcing based on relationships and stories. Casey also highlights the importance of speaking to consumers in a language they understand, and shares her goal to make coffee more inclusive, celebratory and accessible to all.Credits music: "Float" by MuddiBrooke in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveTune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the showSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

Hear about travel the Great West Way from London to Bristol as the Amateur Traveler talks to Penny Sadler about her recent trip to Southwest England. Why should you go? Penny says, "The Great West Way is a historic route and basically now a tourist route that goes from London to Bristol. From London to Bristol is about two hours, and along the way, there are charming market towns, old pubs, castle ruins, rolling hills, and lots of farmland, it's very rural Stonehenge, Avebury, there's so much to see." Penny Sadler's itinerary for the Great West Way offers a scenic and historically rich journey from east to west. Here is a breakdown of the recommended destinations, sorted from east to west: London Activities: Stay at The Mayfair Townhouse. Join a food tour with Devour Tours, visiting historic pubs and Borough Market. Explore Southwark Cathedral, Hatton Garden, and Daunt Books for Travellers. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/the-great-west-way-in-england/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off to camp we go.In 8 parts, By jane700bond. Listen to the ► Podcast at ExplicitNovels. Hi, I'm Lorna, twin sister of nymphomaniac Laura, and it's my turn to tell you a story. Laura has promised to keep quiet whilst I write this so I can concentrate. So she's wrapped up in her duvet reading a book (probably something raunchy!).If you've not read about any of our adventures before, I better explain who we are.We are identical blonde blue eyed twins and some people seem to think we are very beautiful. We are each about 5' 6" and slim. We have great fun as twins being virtually indistinguishable, except my bra size is 32b and Laura's is 32c. We are very close to each other, umm probably more close than most sisters, and do most things together, but Laura is more of a sex maniac than me (honest!) and has dragged me through a number of adventures that I guess, on my own I would not have had the courage to undertake. We live on a farm in Dorset in South West England and have a younger sister, Alice, but she's more into ponies than sex. Oh, and I'm the intellectual one, which is why I'm writing this adventure.In Britain we have a challenge for teenagers called the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. For those of us in the summer of our last year at school, when we have reached eighteen, we go traipsing off on a long walking adventure, spending several nights away from home, camping in the fields and woods. I suppose it's all part of growing up and becoming independent.Our exams were finished and we had little to do except wait for the results to see if we got into University, so a camping adventure during the beautiful balmy skies of an English June seemed like a good idea. The part of Dorset where we live is mixed countryside of fields of crops and pasture in the river valleys and deciduous woods on the hills. Our walk was to take us roughly along the route of the River Piddle (yes it really is called that) where there are a load small villages called Piddle this or Puddle that, I suppose Tolpuddle is the most famous because of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. It is said that all the villages were once called Piddle until Queen Victoria came to visit and they changed the names, to save her embarrassment ("We are not amused!").There were eight of us, four girls and four boys and we had two tents that our teachers insisted would be single-sex. The teachers themselves we could contact in an emergency, but we only expected to see them once or twice during the walk as we had to find our own way using maps and compasses. Laura and I were to share with our friends Diana and Sophia.Diana was dark and curvy, a little taller than us. She was athletic, a good runner and great at hockey and lacrosse. Her breasts were a bit of a spectacle at speed as they would bounce along under her polo shirt, she did not appear to understand the concept of a sports bra, but it was mainly a problem for the boys and the men who couldn't take their eyes off her chest. Once when it was raining during a hockey match I thought, Mr Brown, the referee was going to faint as her clinging top came rushing by inches from his face, he certainly forgot the off-side rule and she scored a really dubious goal! Anyway Diana was also a great laugh and knew how to use her assets to get her way.Sophia was really petite and looked much younger than the rest of us, more like fourteen than her actual eighteen. She was about 5' nothing, virtually flat-chested and looked quite boyish with short mousey hair. She had a cute slightly turned up nose with a few tiny freckles. Her pale blue eyes were the colour of forget-me-nots and her lips were not very full. Her ears were almost elfish and the whole effect was made people joke she was "one of the little people". She had to carry ID around because no one would believe she was as old as she was. She was also very funny and kept us screaming with laughter at her jokes and sometimes filthy innuendo. She would make up stories about people we saw and I'm sure some of them got quite cross at our little gang of gigglers laughing at them across the street.The boys were a bit of a mixture, but generally fit. Iain was a geek, with heavily rimmed classes and a little bit of a stutter (well at least in front of us girls, he could speak fluent physics!). But he was slim and tall, and being the intellectual here, I quite admired his brain box, his lunch box looked interesting too.Jamie was a rugby back, in the 1st fifteen, so lots of muscle and brawn, but he could also be quite charming when not covered in mud (and/or blood). He was more Laura's type, full of testosterone! Then there were David and Tom who everyone thought of as a couple. They were best friends and seemed inseparable, but again, not bad looking. Both were well over 6' and very trim.Anyway enough of the introduction; the day was hot and we had a clear blue sky above us and fifteen miles to hike. We all wore shorts and tee-shirts and had spares and food and other stuff in our backpacks and so off we went. It would probably bore you to describe the walk as nothing much happened as we walked down lanes and through fields, but we were getting very hot. We stopped at Affpuddle and had some lunch and then went down through the fields just beyond Briantspuddle to join the river.Here for the first time, the Piddle changes from an insignificant brook into a flowing stream with running water, only a foot or two deep with a sandy bottom. It was too tempting to resist. Dumping her rucksack and taking off her boots, Sophia was the first into the cool pool of fast running water, screaming with laughter she lay down in the stream and told the rest of us to come and join in. The boys took off their tee-shirts, but we girls were a bit more circumspect and left ours on.It was quite funny to watch through her tee-shirt Sophia's nipples grow hard and pointy in the cold water, she was developing some sort of curve on her chest that might almost be called a breast, but the nipples were really quite extraordinarily extended. Laura and I pointed and giggled and Sophia started splashing water at us.Diana, of course also had no bra and as her tee-shirt also became almost see-through she started to show-off her own erect nipples and large firm tits. It was Jamie who first noticed and became quiet and tense as she rose out of the water in-front of him. Talk about goggling or ogling, he could not focus on anything but her chest. He raised an arm towards her and I think he would have started fondling her there and then if nympho Laura hadn't jumped on his back and toppled him back into the stream. Diana saw me watching and gave me a big smile and wink.Meanwhile Laura was wrestling Jamie and, knowing my sister, was probably trying to feel what he had inside his shorts as they tumbled about. Tom and Dave sat in the water laughing with Sophia and Iain was behind me. Suddenly and rather surprisingly Iain came up behind me and put his hands on my hips. "Hi," he said, "your sis sister appears to ha having fuh fun." I had no idea that Iain could have ever been so forward and I pressed myself back towards him so that my backside was in contact we his crotch. "Hmm!" I thought "not just endowed with brains." Feeling full of the joys of youth, and a little mischevious, I suddenly twisted my foot around his leg and pushed him backwards back into the stream, landing in a splosh on top of him. In the shallow stream with his glasses splashed with water, instead of a geek, I saw a smiling young guy who needed to have some fun. Touching me was probably the bravest thing he had ever done in his adolescent life, so I gave him a smacking kiss on the lips as a reward.Diana by now was in front of Tom and Dave and waggling her wondrous breasts close to their faces. She told me later that she was trying to test if they were really gay. However everything would have to be put on hold as our tryst was invaded by the local cowman shouting "'Old on that noise!" It appears that we had woken him from his siesta and he "don't 'old with them goin's on aroun' 'ere."Oh, well! We got out, grabbed towels from our packs and took some time drying hair and rebooting as the cowman stood and stared, particularly at Diana, then still in our wet clothes with Diana's tits steaming in the hot sun, we recommenced upon our way. As we came to a bend in the path Diana took a last look at the cowman, raised her tee shirt waggled her breasts for his delectation and the pulling the tee shirt down again, blew him a raspberry. "Fuck him." was her last comment on the escapade. "No thanks," Said Tom "he's probably dying for a wank after that, lucky we weren't really up to anything or he might have had a heart attack."You probably think this story is just another excuse to write about four teen girls and lads having sex. Oh well, I suppose it is in part, but I think sex is fun and being young is fun and I want to use this story as a way of remembering what it is like to be eighteen and free from school for the first time; to be fit and healthy with the future stretching ahead of you. To remember with pleasure the pleasure I had and the pleasure I was able to give, and to get turned on by the memories of it. So whether you're a dirty old man, or a randy young woman reading this, I hope you get as much pleasure from imagining what we did those few days and nights as I was pleasured and pleasured others in my turn and I hope you can remember being young too.Just imagine my pretty face framed by my silky blonde hair, imagine the smoothness of my skin and running your hands down and around my breasts, cupping them in your hand. Imagine the taste of my nipples as you run your tongue around them. Imagine the scent of me, the taste of me as your tongue plays with my clit, imagine me as I moan and my hips move about in excitement. And then remember Laura is there with me and you can have both of us to yourself. . . .Whoops! Bit of a distraction, I was beginning to feel that sort of warming feeling around my cunt writing that bit. Yep, there is definitely a damp patch on my knickers that could do with some attention. Ok, concentrate, let's enjoy the rest of the adventure together, me in my memory, you, darling reader, in your imagination.That night we were to camp in some woods between Tincleton and Tolpuddle, no doubt chosen because there was no pub in easy distance, so the teachers could assure themselves we were not going to get drunk. I didn't mind, I like to keep a clear head and do not enjoy boozy beery kisses.We were very good and put up our tents and built a small fire to cook sausages for supper on the embers, so like the boy Scouts of yore (jolly hockey sticks, Bunter's got a hard-on, don't you know!). Note to self: behave!As it was first night we thought we were likely to get a teacher visiting, and being tired from our walk there appeared to be little enthusiasm for "horse-play", although Jamie still kept clocking Diana's breasts, even though she was now wearing her sweater over her tee shirt.Being June, the sky stayed light till late and we sat around talking and telling stories. Sophia was the best, I am sure she will make a writer one day, and not just erotica. As the sun began to set, we went to the edge of the woods and watched the great red ball start to dip down below the horizon. Iain again came and stood behind me, and I felt his warmth inches from my back. I put a hand around and found one of his and held it. Then I took a small step backwards and pressed myself into him. He sighed and shifted his arms to hold me properly and we stood there transfixed as the sun gradually sank. As the twilight started to fade Iain pressed himself harder against me and I became more aware of the bulge in his shorts. Oh well I thought, why not, and bringing my other hand around gently started to massage his balls.Not far away Diana and Laura were standing on either side of Jamie, looking daggers at each other as Jamie cupped each girl's backside with his hands. I think he thought his dreams were about to come true. He was looking quite happy, although I was feeling a little strange as it was normally Laura and I who would try and share a boy and I was not sure how Diana might react to my bi-sexual sister.Sophia was standing in between Tom and Dave holding hands with the both of them. She looked like a small boy between two giants, just a wee slip of a thing and not at all adult.Things were looking up for me as Iain's hands moved around the front of me and lifting my tee shirt slightly slipped his warm hands inside to massage my firm tummy.Just as one hand found my bra and the other started to explore the top of my shorts we heard a Land Rover coming up the track, Mr Brown the PE teacher was coming for an inspection. We all separated and headed back towards the fire and the tents which is where he found us, as good as gold. I was not sure about Mr Brown; he was in his early twenties and hadn't been at the school more than a year. He was quite cute and some of the girls had a crush on him. But I wasn't sure I trusted him, I think he was a bit of a voyeur and enjoyed watching us girls too much. Anyway up he came and sat down with us, making small conversation about the walk we'd had during the day.Diana was obviously getting bored and did a really dramatic stretch lifting her arms in the air, letting her naked midriff appear below her tee shirt and jumper and pushing those breasts of hers forward at a high angle. Mr Brown stopped mid-sentence staring at her in the half light and Diana announced it was time for the girls to go to bed.With a giggle we all followed her through the tent flap and lit our lantern. Diana then led us in giving the boys and Mr Brown a shadow show they were unlikely to forget as we stripped off letting our shadows of our naked forms as alluring as possible. Diana started exercising her tits, pushing them up and down so they appeared in the shadow at a monstrous size, I was beginning to feel a little turned on myself. Laura and I started kissing and fondling each other's breasts whilst the shadowy form of Sophia appeared to show her slide under my legs, although she was just lying next to us.A high pitched squawk was heard from outside the door "Girl's, du do not forget to clean you tit teeth!" instructed Mr Brown barely controlling his voice. This was too much for Diana, who donning a her low v-neck sweater (which barely hid her Brazilian), unzipped the tent flap showing off the rest of us girls in a state of undress in the bright lantern light within. She trounced up to him tooth brush in hand. There she pulled down the front of her sweater so her tits came out, grabbed Mr Brown by the lapels and pulled his head towards her cleavage. She raised a knee and settled it against his groin and demanded, in a husky voice, if he "liked little girls". Of course the rest of us just screamed with laughter and a goggle-eyed Mr Brown fled away towards the Land Rover, mumbling "Goodnight, behave!"The boys were standing there mesmerised. Laura, Sophia and I knelt in a line in the tent in the lantern light showing off our breasts and Diana, having taken off her sweater, stood like some Greek goddess in the fading light. Jamie came up to her and tentatively started to explore her perfect 34 Double Dees with his hands, cupping and lifting each breast and rubbing the nipples with his thumbs. Diana groaned and darling sister Laura, not wanting to miss out on Mr Muscle man, crawled out of the tent and went for his shorts, rubbing his hardened cock through the coarse cotton. Jamie also let out a groan and then took one of Diana's nipples into his mouth.This was too much for Sophia who turned to me, cupped my face in her hands and kissed me gently on the lips. I responded by putting my arms around her and we knelt, side by side, nipple rubbing nipple. I parted her lips with my tongue and our kissing became deep and passionate. I started to caress her back and began to feel the warmth build deep inside me. I had not expected this from Sophia, but I was not objecting. Her small boyish body was silky smooth; her nipples like hard raspberries started to massage mine until I closed my eyes and groaned with pleasure.I became aware of other hands than Sophia's on me, gently caressing me and opening my eyes I found Tom and Dave had come into the tent and had encircled the pair of us as we kissed.Laura told me later, that by this time she had removed Jamie's cock from his shorts and was obeying Mr Brown by brushing her teeth with it whilst he and Diana stood and kissed and fondled. She decided she need to test how hot Diana had become and taking some of her saliva from Jamie's cock parted Diana's cunt lips with her wet finger and found Diana's clit. Diana nearly collapsed as Laura's fingers found the magic spot and began to rub. Laura knelt there one cock in mouth one hand playing with Diana's clit and gradually opened the other girl's cunt, rubbing her finger up and down the slit before eventually pushing first one, and then a second finger deep into her hot damp vagina.Just as she was getting both Diana and Jamie to full excitement she felt another presence at her back. Turning slightly, she found herself staring at another fully engorged cock, longer and thicker than that of Jamie's with pre-cum glistening from the end. So she took Jamie's cock out of her mouth and pressed it against Diana's steaming clit in order that they could look after themselves for a time. She rubbed off the precious pre-cum and took the other cock deep into her mouth, whilst using the pre-cum to moisten her own clit. The owner of the other cock was Iain who took Laura's head in his hands and eased his cock gently deep into her throat and then pulled back, so her teeth caught on the rim at the head. He thrust again, a little faster this time and pulled back again, repeating this until they established an urgent rhythm."You're making me cum!" gasped Iain after a couple of minutes and Laura pulled her head back and his cock out of her mouth, gasping "Not yet!" She stood up, her face wet with saliva and kissed him, his 10 inch cock throbbing between them. "Gently, now," she coaxed, "gently, we still need to have more fun before you cum." She forced his cock down and trapped it between her legs where it pulsed against her hardening clit.Diana and Jamie were still standing, Jamie was running his cock between her legs, teasing her slit and rubbing her clit with its red head. Laura, lay back on the grass and instructed Iain to put his head between her legs and give her tongue.Back in the tent things were coming along nicely. Tom and Dave did not appear to be gay, unlike Sophia and, well me and Laura, who are definitely bi. Dave and Tom seemed to enjoy Sophia and me, making love as much as we did. It became almost like they were choreographing our sexual encounter. Dave gently separated my legs a bit reached though, rubbing me with his arm, and took one of Sophia's hands and put it between my legs as we kissed, pressing the knuckle of her thumb against my clit. Then Tom gently separated Sophia's legs and reached through took one of my hands and placed it between Sophia's legs. All the time they caressed us, massaging our backs and occasionally I felt a hand brush against a breast. I cannot think of any other occasion which I found more erotic. Dave took my hand again and Tom took Sophia's and put them into their mouths to moisten them. Then they took each girls hand and directed our fingers to each other's slits. Instead of massaging each other's clits and slits by ourselves, they directed our fingers firmly whilst we knelt embraced in an ever deeper kiss. My tits were on fire from the teasing of Sophia's prominent nipples and my cunt started to gush with juice.Then the boys separated us from our embrace lifted me and laid me down on my back, Tom taking a leisurely suck of my nipples as I lay there. They then got Sophia to stand up, lifted her like she weighed nothing and laid her on top of me face down the other way around, it was almost like they were placing a doll she was so skinny and light. Anyway they positioned us so my mouth met Sophia's shaved cunt and her mouth could kiss my equally shaved cunt.Actually, I am not sure that Sophia was really shaved, because she was so underdeveloped, maybe she just hadn't grown her pubes yet. Her whole mound was beautifully smooth against my face. We were really getting hot by now and as I felt Sophia's tongue on my clit I thrust mine deep inside her lapping up her honeyed salty juice.As we pleasured each other, Tom and Dave undressed then knelt beside us, each taking one of our hands they placed them around their cocks so we could rub them and play with their balls whilst we girls focused on each other, moaning louder and louder and our tongues brought each of us nearer to coming.Before we could come to organism, Dave removed my hand from his penis and went around the top of me so his legs straggled my head. He placed his cock at Sophia's wet and near boiling hole. Tom moved between my legs and together they thrust into us in unison, Dave into Sophia and Tom into me. Both of us moaned in sympathy. Dave's balls were above my mouth and I started to suck them as he thrust deeper and deeper into Sophia. I could feel myself shudder as Tom's cock pummeled deep within me. I shouted, Sophia screamed, I could feel her tongue on my clit again as Tom fucked me and I screamed as well. I took my hand and whilst my fingers rubbed Sophia's clit into ecstasy my tongue played around Dave's cock and Sophia's slit licking out more and more of her juices which were almost foaming out now around Dave's thrusting shaft.Then Tom was gone from inside me and Dave pulled out of Sophia. He placed his cock in my mouth and I sucked and played with it whilst looked deep inside Sophia's swollen cunt lips. My teeth toyed with him, making him shudder. Then he was gone and Tom came around. He started where Dave left off. His cock was hot and still tasted of my own sex. Dave now thrust himself between my legs and this was obviously a signal for Tom to thrust into Sophia. We fucked like crazy, all the time one girl being stabbed by one boy whilst playing with the clit of the other girl and then they swapped again, just before any of us really came.Suddenly Sophia was lifted off me. In the light the sight was stupendous; she looked like a ballerina, her strong young torso bent forward at 90 degrees, one leg on the floor and one thrust upwards doing a 180 degrees split with Dave holding her leg up as he gently entered her. She had Tom in her mouth and Dave was fucking her from behind both ramming into her in synch from different directions. I lay there transfixed by the youthful beauty of the scene, but at the same time wanting the boys inside me too. I started masturbating as I took in the fantastic sight of Sophia's perfect young tomboy body being penetrated. I came up under her and teased her nipples, running my hands in circles around them and them taking them in my mouth sucking and nipping gently with my teeth. The fingers of my right hand went back to my clit to rub hard whilst I cupped Tom's balls with the other, feeling the swelling of the forthcoming shower of sperm build within them as his cock went in long slow thrusts into Sophia's mouth and out again.After a few minutes Dave pulled back out of Sophia and came and lay down on the floor. Tom pulled his cock from Sophia's mouth and, leaving her, lifted me up under the arms so I was sitting on Dave facing away from his head. I guided Dave's cock so it slide into my steaming cunt hole and then Tom, gently massaging my breasts, lay me back onto Dave's chest whilst he continued to fuck me slowly. My hand was on my clit again rubbing when Sophia lay on top of me and I was rubbing both of us together. We began to kiss passionately as Tom made up the sandwich fucking her from behind. There we lay sweating in the warm summer air, four bodies fucking one of top of the other. Again we nearly came and again the boys didn't let us. They withdrew and Dave pulled me backwards up over his chest so I was sitting on his face. Tom lifted Sophia and guided Dave's cock inside her as she sat down facing me. We grabbed each other and kissed as Dave's tongue worked his magic on me. Then Tom came and stood with his cock between us, so Sophia and I took it in turns to lick and play and suck his shaft while Dave fucked Sophia and she played with my nipples. Dave's face must have been soaking, I cannot remember being so wet, nor so turned on by such an erotic dance as this, the boys were taking us through.Suddenly Tom shouted and his cum spurted out into our faces. Sophia came at the same time and my clit went electric as Dave's tongue brought me a climax. Dave thrust Sophia away hard as he withdrew from her, so that she fell into me and we both clung to each other as Dave came from underneath us and shed his load of sperm over our bodies.We had cum all over our faces and all over our tits and the boys stood over us with little bits of spunk oozing from their cocks. I sat up and grabbed Tom's and Sophia went for Dave's. We sucked off the last remains of their cum, making them gasp as the cocks became more and more sensitive post-orgasm. Then I lay back and Sophia lay on me. She started to lick my face and I started on hers too, licking away the sticky white juices. Our bodies slid together with Dave's cum lubricating our skins as we rubbed our still erect sperm coved nipples hard into each other. Then we kissed a long sperm filled kiss, our tongues swapping the delicious salty cum from one to another.The boys lay down on either side of us their firm bodies pressing us together and finally, satisfied, we cuddled together exhausted but happy and fell asleep.Diana, Jamie, Laura and Iain has slept in the other tent and Laura told me the next day that they four had had a good time that night, but she was really jealous when I told her what we had done.Well darling reader's I hoped you enjoyed that nearly as much as me. Much to discover in the next episode. My nympho sister sniffed out that I have turned myself on by writing all of this by putting her head between my legs and sniffing my damp panties. She is currently trying to distract me with not very sisterly attentions as she is caressing my breasts with one hand and the other is exploring a way into my knickers. Day two is going to have to wait as I fight her off, or turn her on. "Laura, where did you get that vibrator?"

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The Convent Virgin Comes To VisitIn 8 parts, By jane700bond. Listen to the ► Podcast at ExplicitNovels. Swinging forward in time again to the summer, I thought you might want to know about my next adventure with the twins. We had fucked again that day in the field. Well, after 15 minutes lying with twin naked blondes on either side of you; you try and stop getting another hard-on!It wasn't quite as wild as the first time. You could say it had a more gentle and leisurely rhythm, you could also say it was absolutely fantastic and I thought at the time, I would be wanking myself to sleep for years to come just thinking about it, but there were even better times to come. Anyway whilst I was helping Laura and Lorna back on with their clothes (it's very distracting doing up a girls bra when she cannot keep her hands away from rubbing your balls), they invited me over for a swim at the farm the next day.The day dawned, just like the previous day, with gorgeous sunshine and about 11am I was riding my bike towards the Cramwell's farm. Riding a bike is not too easy with a hard-on, but I could not get the memory of those two perfect bodies out of my mind and I was already wondering how we might contrive to have more sex together when I got there. John would probably be out working somewhere, but I bet their mother, Lucy would be there.In fact, when I arrived the girls explained that Lucy had gone out for the day with the twins' younger sister Alice, who was into ponies. They had departed for some sort of Pony Club event and would not be back until the evening.However, their cousin Samantha was staying. The girls were in matching pink bikinis and had been in the kitchen, looking out for me when I arrived and explained with whispered giggles that they were hoping to smuggle me upstairs for ½ hour before Samantha saw me."She's not really the sort who would approve of sex. She's been at a Convent school," Laura explained, "so, she's very pure! She's sunbathing at the moment by the pool, (needs to, poor lamb, she's very pale) so we thought we could show you our bedroom, oh God, I have been feeling randy all morning, just thinking about you coming over. Yesterday was fantastic."Lorna said quietly "I think my sister is a bit of a nympho." and took my hand and then pulled me all the way upstairs.These two girls could best be described as tigers. I would have liked to have described the bedroom, the two single beds, the walls covered in pictures of boy bands and hunky film stars, the nice antique furniture etc., however, as soon as I was in the room Laura (probably a bit louder than sensible) shouted to Lorna "Get him!" and I was pushed onto one of the beds. As fast as lightning, the girls were on top of me, Lorna on my chest and Laura on my legs. I twisted and turned and suddenly all three of us fell off the narrow bed on to the floor in a screaming giggling mess of arms and legs."Shush!" whispered Laura "Sam will hear!"And then, still sitting on top of my legs made a grab for the top of my shorts. Lorna meantime with one leg underneath me and the other wrapped around my neck was pushing her groin into my face.I pulled the bikini bottom aside with my teeth and plunged my tongue into her hot cunt. She screamed. Laura meanwhile had undone the top of my shorts and was plunging my cock into her mouth.‘What about foreplay?' I thought, as the world went misty.Both girls used their free hands to take off their bikini tops and Laura had her bikini bottoms half way down her legs when Samantha walked in, my cock was still rammed well into Laura's mouth, my teeth were teasing Lorna's clit and she was rubbing her breasts. It must have been a wonderful sight for the poor girl to see the three of us on the floor.We froze. Cousin Samantha was a brunette unlike her cousins and smaller at about 5'3", which made her look younger than her 18 years. Petite I think is the term. She was also in a bikini, which showed her pale white skin. She was very pretty with a small pert mouth a few freckles and blue eyes, but, well also pretty flat-chested.She stood there for a moment with a look of total disbelief on her face, "I; I, I heard a scream and came to see if you were alright." She stammered out.Laura slowly let my cock out of her mouth, which was beginning to shrivel with embarrassment. My mouth became unglued from Lorna's clit and Sam took a step further into the room, her face going a fine rose colour.Laura said "Um, Sam, this is Rick. Rick, this is our cousin Sam." Which I thought was pretty cool considering.Sam took another step into the room. "Lucy's not back 'til this evening, is that right?" she asked.Lorna looked at her cousin closely and then answered "Er, yes Cuz," and then holding my now nearly limp cock in her hand asked "Sam, can I introduce you to Rick's dick?"This was becoming unreal. Sam took another step towards us smiled and said "Nice to meet you Dick. Do we shake?""Well, shake is one way of describing it, just come and hold him in your hand." invited Laura. Sam came and knelt beside us. She gently took my cock in her hand and it started to stand up once more. "Wow," said Sam as it grew in her inexperienced hand, "does it taste good?" She asked Lorna."Well, you see that little droplet on the top? Have a quick taste of that." Sam slowly lowered herself and licked my pre-cum with the tip of her tongue."Nice", said Sam and licked again, slowly working her tongue around the still growing crown of my glory.Laura unwound herself from around my neck and got up. Then both she and Lorna together knelt beside Samantha, and slowly massaged her back, while Sam got more adventurous with her tongue. She held my balls in one hand and then started to lick along the full length of my shaft which danced in response to her gentle movements.Then suddenly Sam took me in her small mouth, she went down about two inches and then pulled back, her sharp white teeth gently dragging up the length. I let out a groan. She did it again and then again and then began to get into a rhythm.Lorna and Laura, were still massaging her back. Lorna then undid Sam's bikini top and put a hand on her small left breast and started to massage. Laura's massage went further and further down Sam's back, playing over her bikini bottoms and then down towards her thighs. Her hand slipped between Sam's legs and Sam put her spare hand back, & took Laura's hand and held it there. Laura started slowly to rub Sam's clit through the bikini.Sam went a shade pinker and with a gasp her mouth went down a further inch on my cock. This was getting a bit too exciting for me and I gently clasped my hands on either side of Sam's head and lifted her from her work. I lifted my torso and gently brought my lips her hers and kissed her long and full. Her small perfect lips tasted like cherry. I moved my legs so that she was kneeling between them and put my hands to her small hard nipples and slowly excited them as Sophie had shown me.The kiss ended, and again she moved her mouth down onto my cock. She lifted her bottom in the air and Laura started to tease her fingers between the elastic of her bikini bottom and her skin. Lorna, always the fast mover suddenly just pulled them down revealing Sam's swollen vagina to the girls at the back. Whilst Sam caressed my dick and balls, the twins took turns to use their tongues on the moist hot slit and clit, making her buck and gasp and take gentle nips.Lorna then lay with her back on the floor and parted Sam's legs, moving her head between them. She then lifted herself so she could start licking Sam's clit. Down the line, Laura moved between her sister's legs and started work with her tongue on Lorna. I couldn't believe my eyes. There they were in a line; Sam between my legs sucking me off, Lorna, underneath Sam sucking her and Laura at the back arse in the air sucking Lorna and all of them moaning and bucking. It was too much, I felt the surge and gasped as I came in Sam's mouth, the creamy spunk surging from my cock.There was loads of cum, and Sam released me showing a mouth filled with my cream. She sat on Lorna's face and bucked and screamed in ecstasy as Lorna's work on her clit brought her to her orgasm. I was still shooting and Laura left her position at the back of the line and came around took Sam in her arms and started French kissing her sperm filled mouth. Her hands sought my cock and she took more of the oozing cum and started massaging it into Sam's hard nipples and then her own.The girl's pressed against each other sperm covered breasts sliding over each other as they kissed deeply, sharing and savouring the taste of my cum.Sam's orgasm went on and on and Laura became more and more intense with her deep kissing. I put my left hand between her legs, found her hot clit and rubbed hard and fast. I then worked first one finger and then another into the hot vagina whilst using my thumb on her clit. My other hand cupped Sam's small  ass cheek. Lorna was using Sam's juices to lubricate her own clit and soon both twins were near to coming in their excitement. Even though I'd just cum, the sight of the three girls was just too much for me and I felt ready to start again. My spunk covered dick was hard and eager. I got up and moved around to where Lorna lay on the floor with her head under Sam's ass. I parted her legs and lifted her up so I could sink my shaft deep into her glistening cunt, the spunk adding to the lubrication and my dick went smoothly in to the depths. I took long leisurely plunges, almost pulling right out between each dive. My hands were on Lorna's breasts, I teased her nipples between my finger and thumbs.Sam, keeled over off Lorna's face, finally spent, to lie flat on her back, her head beside Lorna's. Lorna lifted herself up so I could kiss her wet face and lick off Sam's juices. Beside her Laura came and sat on Sam's face and started working her own clit and Sam's tongue went deep into her vagina. The twins were besides themselves and after a few minutes came together juices expelling from their cunts, groaning and moaning. The feel of Lorna's orgasm on my cock as I was deep inside her and her hot juices flowing made me come again, my sperm leaping deep in the dark velvet tunnel of her vagina.As the heaving subsided, I lay panting on top of Lorna. Laura lifted herself off Sam's face and shaking a bit, came and sat beside Lorna and me, massaging the muscles of my back. Sam too got up, her face glistening wet from Laura's orgasm. She squatted beside me and lifted my face so she could kiss me again, long and deep, the scent of sex all around. I gently moved out of Lorna who gasped as the bulbous head of my cock withdrew.Sam pulled me up, kissing me deeply and desperately all the time and then pushed me back onto the carpet and sat astride my stomach. As she kissed, her hand went behind her and she started playing with my semi-hard cock. Finally she came up for air."Rick," she asked "do you think Dick has enough energy left to fuck me? You see, I've never been fucked and although convent girls know how to mess around in the dorm at night, I have never had a boy. I just loved the taste of your sperm, and I just loved sharing it with Laura, I just loved having Lorna making me come with her tongue. But I could really do with Dick inside me and; for god's sake, a good long almighty Fuck!"Lorna and Laura both burst out laughing and Sam hurled herself at them with a scream! Even though she was small, she wrestled well and soon the three girls were a complete tangle of arms and legs as they writhed together on the floor, Sam shouting "What's so funny about wanting to be fucked!" and the twins laughing louder than ever.I laughed with them, but after a minute I got up and lifted Sam bodily out of the tangle and plonked her on the bed. She lay with her back on the duvet cover and her slim legs open. Dick was getting ready for action again, but first I dropped to my knees and put my head between her legs and started to work on opening her vagina with my tongue. Lorna came and sat beside Sam, and whilst I did my warm-up job, she caressed her and kissed her. Laura came under the bed and took my cock in her mouth, making it swell as she sucked deep upon the shaft. Sam put her hands between Lorna's legs and started to play with her fingers up her cunt as I stuck my tongue deeper into hers.Trying to concentrate on Sam with Laura sucking away was difficult, but as I gently put a finger into Sam's warm slit, I was surprised when it came to a halt instead of sliding in.I stopped puzzled, and drew back. Sam, who had been kissing Lorna, let go of Lorna's mouth and gasped "I'm still a virgin! Be careful, but please, please fuck me! God I've fantasised about a good fuck for years, please!"My cock escaped from Laura's mouth and I stood up and it came to the same height as Sam's vagina as she lay sideways on the bed. I gently rubbed the head of my cock around her widening hole, lubricating it with her juices and Laura's saliva. Then very slowly I nudged my cock towards that inner barrier. The girls all stilled and Sam whispered "Go on, take me." I pushed and felt the hymen give, Sam whimpered. I withdrew and then pushed again, further in this time and the hole widened to take me. After withdrawing and pushing back seven or eight times my cock was fully inside her. Sam's legs were up on my shoulders and there was a tear glistening in her eye. "Fuck me." she whispered. So I started a gentle rhythmic pumping.Lorna whispered to Sam "Grasp his cock with your muscles, the muscles inside you." I felt a tightening. "Grasp and release as he goes in and out." said Laura "It makes it much better!" Sam soon got the idea and we started to pick up speed. Lorna started massaging Sam's small breasts with one hand and rubbing her clit with the other. Laura was still under the bed below my thrusting cock. She started to use her tongue around the edge of Sam's vagina as I went in and out. Her hand came up and started cupping my balls as we fucked. This caused Sam and me to go even faster, Sam crying out with pleasure "Oh fuck me. Oh! Fuck me. Oh Fuck wow, aargh, ah, ah aha Fuck!"The sheer ecstasy of Sam and I as we fucked with Laura and Lorna played and teased with us was more than I can describe. Sam's cunt was hot and tight and her inexperienced muscles pulled me deeper into her, she bucked as Lorna played with her engorged clit. There were bubbles in my head as I felt Laura's tongue lubricating my shaft, as it went in. I stood up straight now and only Sam's shoulders were on the bed and her legs were wrapped around me. I have never felt anything like it, and I'd come twice already!I leant down and pulled Sam off the bed and held her to me my cock deep inside her. She put her arms around my shoulders and kissed me long and deep and we started to fuck again, Sam's ass in the air, her breasts rubbing up and down on my chest and she moved with the rhythm. Lorna and Laura played around below us, putting tongues and fingers into the gap between my cock and that hot, hot cunt.Then it was back on the bed again, the final gasping red misty finish and I fucked Sam as hard as she could wish and we both came in long blinding orgasm. I pulled back and slid to the floor and Sam's legs dropped over the side of the bed, beads of spunk came seeping from her cunt. This was too much for Laura who came to lick away the creamy mess from Sam's neat bush. Lorna, spotting some still oozing from my cock, knelt on the floor and mischievously licked it away. "It's ridiculous, but I guess I'm not going to get a fuck this morning then." She said and gave me a great smile."Maybe a swim in the pool to cool down for a bit might be a good idea." I replied.To be continued, in part 3.By jane700bond for LiteroticaThe Farmer's Twin Daughters: Part 3Samantha's Deflowering.In 8 parts, By jane700bond. Listen to the ► Podcast at ExplicitNovels.Hi, my name is Sam and I have just hi-jacked this story from Rick, who made the mistake of leaving what he had written about me, Lorna and Laura open on the computer in his bedroom.Well those nympho blonde twin cousins of mine are going to make their corrections to history after I've had my go.Firstly, I would like to correct a few facts about myself. Yes, I am about 5'3 and petite, with smallish breasts (32b). People do think I am younger than I am and that makes it difficult sometimes at the pub, or at the cinema. My skin is naturally pale and I still have a few (sexy) freckles on my nose. However, I am really a dark auburn colour rather than brunette and I'm actually nearer 20 than 18. Being a bit short-sighted, I also wear glasses, a nice pair of Dee & Gees. And as for Rick breaking my hymen, I think not. Anyone notice a lack of blood in Rick's story? Boys can be so ignorant.Anyway, we girls are not really annoyed with Rick for what he wrote, in fact reading it was a bit of a turn-on and, oh, um will you just excuse us a few minutes.Phew! OK, concentrate. I do have to admit that Rick was my first boy, (still is my only boy), but I have had sex with a girl before and it was the first of those little adventures where that precious barrier of skin got broken. No hang on, there was a boy there too, ooh! It's not that easy to get things in the right order, so I'll just explain what happened then and then I'll rewrite randy Rick's story about that morning at the farm with the three of us.It was the Easter holiday before my A Level exams, which is what we take to get into university in England, oh, distractions. Anyway, I went to stay with my friend Dora (adorable Dora!) who was a school chum of mine. We both had our birthday on the same day and had had a crazy joint 18th party at my parents' place a few weeks earlier. Maybe our horoscopes made us similar which is why we got on so well.We were very close at the Convent School, thought by our friends to be a bit of an item, but beyond friendly cuddles and girly kisses, I, for one, had never thought about doing anything more. Anyway, Dora lived in Winchester, and we had spent the day looking at the ancient cathedral and doing a bit of shopping.I'll start the story in the evening after supper. We had helped Dora's Mum and Dad clear up; & chatted for a bit. Then we went up to Dora's room to watch TV and mess with each other's hair. Mine is short, but rich, dark and thick and curly; Dora's is a blonde and fine and cut just above her neck. She often put it up with a hair clip, to stop it getting in her eyes.I ought to explain that Dora lives in a big old town house which is tall and narrow. Her parents have their bedroom two floors below hers, and her brother has his room on the floor between. Her bedroom and bathroom are in a sort of attic. Dora said that it was where the servants lived in the olden days, which is why there is a door at the bottom of the staircase going up, to give the family privacy.We had been up there about an hour when we heard the door to the staircase and Dora's brother, Ian; knocked on the bedroom door. He came in with his friend Bob who he introduced to us. It was I suppose about 10 o'clock by then. Ian was a couple of years older than Dora and both the boys smelt as if they had been drinking too much beer. I was not really interested in Ian, who I thought a bit rough. He was nothing like his sister and after a few remarks, I just ignored him.Bob though, couldn't take his eyes off Dora. He sat on the bed and tried his best to be am

In this special episode, EMPIRE LINES returns to Ingrid Pollard's 2022 exhibition, Carbon Slowly Turning, the first major survey of her career photographing Black experiences beyond the city and urban environments, in the English countryside. It marks the artist's participation in Invasion Ecology, a season of contemporary land art across South West England in summer 2024, questioning what we mean by ‘native' and what it means to belong. Since the 1980s, artist Ingrid Pollard has explored how Black and British identities are socially constructed, often through historical representations of the rural landscape. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Ingrid draws on English and Caribbean photographic archives, with works crossing the borders of printmaking, sculpture, audio, and video installations. Their practice confronts complex colonial histories, and their legacies in our contemporary lived experiences, especially concerning race, sexuality, and identity. Curated by the artist and Gilane Tawadros, Carbon Slowly Turning led to Pollard's shortlisting for the Turner Prize 2022. From its iteration at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, Ingrid exposes the pre-Windrush propaganda films beneath works like Bow Down and Very Low -123 (2021), her plural influences from Maya Angelou to Muhammad Ali, and playing on popular culture with works in the Self Evident series (1992). As a Stuart Hall Associate Fellow at the University of Sussex, and with a PhD-by-publication, the artist discusses the role of research in her media-based practice. Finally, Ingrid opens her archive of depictions of African figures 'hidden in plain sight' in English towns and villages - from classical portraiture, to ‘Black Boy' pub signs. Ingrid Pollard: Carbon Slowly Turning ran at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes, the Turner Contemporary in Margate, and Tate Liverpool, throughout 2022. The exhibition was supported by the Freelands Foundation and Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, and the episode first released as part of EMPIRE LINES at 50. Invasion Ecology is co-curated by Jelena Sofronijevic for Radical Ecology, and Vashti Cassinelli at Southcombe Barn, an arts space and gardens on Dartmoor. The central group exhibition, featuring Ingrid Pollard, Iman Datoo, Hanna Tuulikki, Ashish Ghadiali, Fern Leigh Albert, and Ashanti Hare, runs from 1 June to 10 August 2024. The wider programme includes anti-colonial talks and workshops with exhibiting artists, writers, researchers, and gardeners, reimagining more empathic connections between humans, plants, animals, and landscapes. Ingrid will join EMPIRE LINES in conversation with Corinne Fowler, Professor of Colonialism and Heritage in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester, Director of Colonial Countryside: National Trust Houses Reinterpreted, and author of Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain (2024), in July 2024. For more information, follow Radical Ecology and Southcombe Barn on social media. You can also listen to the EMPIRE LINES x Invasion Ecology Spotify playlist, for episodes with Paul Gilroy, Lubaina Himid, Johny Pitts, and Imani Jacqueline Brown, plus partners from the University of Exeter, KARST, CAST, and the Eden Project in Cornwall. Ingrid Pollard's Three Drops of Blood (2022), commissioned by talking on corners (Dr Ella S. Mills and Lorna Rose), also explores representations of ferns, botany, and folk traditions in Devon's historic lace-making industry. First exhibited at Thelma Hubert Gallery in Honiton, it is now part of the permanent collection of The Box in Plymouth, where it will be displayed from 19 October 2024. SOUNDS: no title, Ashish Ghadiali (2024). PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic. Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcast And Twitter: twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936 Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines

fWotD Episode 2573: Mary Anning Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Tuesday, 21 May 2024 is Mary Anning.Mary Anning (21 May 1799 – 9 March 1847) was an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist who became known around the world for the discoveries she made in Jurassic marine fossil beds in the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset in Southwest England. Anning's findings contributed to changes in scientific thinking about prehistoric life and the history of the Earth.Anning searched for fossils in the area's Blue Lias and Charmouth Mudstone cliffs, particularly during the winter months when landslides exposed new fossils that had to be collected quickly before they were lost to the sea. Her discoveries included the first correctly identified ichthyosaur skeleton when she was twelve years old; the first two nearly complete plesiosaur skeletons; the first pterosaur skeleton located outside Germany; and fish fossils. Her observations played a key role in the discovery that coprolites, known as bezoar stones at the time, were fossilised faeces, and she also discovered that belemnite fossils contained fossilised ink sacs like those of modern cephalopods.Anning struggled financially for much of her life. As a woman, she was not eligible to join the Geological Society of London, and did not always receive full credit for her scientific contributions. However, her friend, geologist Henry De la Beche, who painted Duria Antiquior, the first widely circulated pictorial representation of a scene from prehistoric life derived from fossil reconstructions, based it largely on fossils Anning had found and sold prints of it for her benefit.Anning became well known in geological circles in Britain, Europe, and America, and was consulted on issues of anatomy as well as fossil collecting. The only scientific writing of hers published in her lifetime appeared in the Magazine of Natural History in 1839, an extract from a letter that Anning had written to the magazine's editor questioning one of its claims. After her death in 1847, Anning's unusual life story attracted increasing interest.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:32 UTC on Tuesday, 21 May 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Mary Anning on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kimberly Neural.

Send us a Text Message.This episode is on Eye problems in Long Covid. I talk about the symptoms, causes, the various diagnoses and how to manage those Long Covid eye problems.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0References:Braceros KK, Asahi MG, Gallemore RP. Visual snow-like symptoms and posterior uveitis following COVID-19 infection. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2021;2021:6668552Tohamy D et al. Ocular Manifestations of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Upper Egypt Early Report. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2021 Jul 23;14:1935-1944 Wu P, Duan F, Luo C, et al. Characteristics of ocular findings of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Hubei Province, China. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2020;138(5):575–578Koutsiaris et al. COVID-19 hemodynamic and thrombotic effect on the eye microcirculation after hospitalization: A quantitative case-control study. Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation 82 (2022) 379–390

Send us a Text Message.This episode is on Skin problems in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid skin problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0References:Michael Gottlieb, Brit Long. Dermatologic manifestations and complications of COVID-19. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 38 (2020) 1715–1721.  McMahon et al. Long COVID in the skin: a registry analysis of COVID-19 dermatological duration. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 Mar; 21(3): 313–314. Freeman et al. Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts, emerging trends and clinical practice. British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I talk about Skin problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid skin problems.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0References:Michael Gottlieb, Brit Long. Dermatologic manifestations and complications of COVID-19. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 38 (2020) 1715–1721.  McMahon et al. Long COVID in the skin: a registry analysis of COVID-19 dermatological duration. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 Mar; 21(3): 313–314. Freeman et al. Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts, emerging trends and clinical practice. British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023.

Send us a Text Message.This episode is on Hair loss in Long Covid. I talk about the symptoms, causes, the various diagnoses and how to manage Long Covid hair loss.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0References:Malkud S. Telogen effluvium: a review. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015;9(9): WE01-WE03.  Asghar F, Shamim N, Farooque U, Sheikh H, Aqeel R. Telogen efflu- vium: a review of the literature. Cureus. 2020;12(5):e8320.  Stoehr JR, Choi JN, Colavincenzo M, Vanderweil S. Off-label use of topical minoxidil in alopecia: a review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2019;20(2): 237-250. 

For the past week I have been "workcationing" in the Devon and Cornwall areas of South West England. The scenery here is amazing, as is the tea and scones. In this on-location live I'll share lessons learned from spending time in this magical part of Britain and how they can be applied to LinkedIn. For more information: videoeasypeasy.com Gillian Whitney: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

In this episode of The Social Ideas Podcast, social entrepreneur Will Britton shares why he created the AutonoMe app and how winning The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize helped develop his social enterprise further.The AutonoMe app helps people learn new skills through step-by-step videos and helps them self-evaluate their needs. It's already operating in seven local authorities in South West England, and Will's ambition to make this a mainstream part of social care nationally.Cambridge Centre for Social InnovationCambridge Social Innovation PrizeCambridge Social VenturesFollow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on:FacebookInstagram LinkedInTwitterYouTube

In this episode you'll hear about some wonderful free Zoom Fossil Talks coming up in March and May 2024. There is no need to register. You can head on over to www.fossiltalksandfieldtrips.com note the talk dates and times. The link will be shared live on the site on the day of the talk. Upcoming Free Zoom Lectures: Sun, March 24, 2024, 2PM PST — Dan Bowen — Struck by Lightning: The Mary Anning Story ​Learn about the history of Mary Anning from Dan Bowen, Chair of the Vancouver Island Palaeontological Society (VIPS) and British Columbia Palaeontological Alliance (BCPA). Mary Anning was an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist who became known worldwide for the discoveries she made in Jurassic marine fossil beds in the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset in Southwest England. Sat, May 4, 2024, 1PM PST — Jean-Bernard Caron, Lower Cambrian Cranbrook Lagerstätte in the East Kootenay region of south-eastern British Columbia, Canada Jean-Bernard Caron is a French and Canadian palaeontologist and curator of invertebrate palaeontology at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.He will share his insights on the weird and wonderful marine fossil fauna from the many outcrops of the Lower Cambrian Eager Formation near the town of Cranbrook. His team did some extensive field work—particularly at the Silhouette Range locality—a few summers ago and we are keen to hear the results of their efforts. The fossils we find in the Eager Formation are slightly older than those found at the Burgess Shale Lagerstätte. Burgess is Middle Cambrian and the species match the Eager fauna one for one but the Eager fauna are much less varied.  The specimens we find are wonderfully preserved and beautifully displayed in the Cranbrook History Centre. Sound the horns, beat the drums and stomp your feet—it's official! The Puntledge Elasmosaur is now British Columbia's Provincial Fossil. Mike Trask found the first elasmosaur in 1988 while exploring the Puntledge River with his daughter.  He found the first terrestrial dinosaur remains from Vancouver Island and coined the term "sabre-toothed salmon" of legendary fame.It was Mike's twin brother Pat Trask, who led the excavation of the juvenile elasmosaur from the Trent River back in August 2020. He was joined by many talented souls from the Vancouver Island Palaeontological Society and Courtenay Museum.   Visit www.fossiltalksandfieldtrips.com for Free VIPS Paleo Talks & ARCHEA at www.fossilhuntress.blogspot.com or www.fossilhuntress.com for more yummy goodness!

For today's release, I am honored to have met and chatted with Anthony Jones of the significantly fantastic LoveLost from Southwest England.The band has recently released the mesmerizing single, 'Burnbright,' and the upcoming EP to follow will absolutely erase your brain's expectation of what modern music should sound like.LoveLost has a lot up their sleeve and this shining collective will prove their value. The near future is a wonderful place where their musical seed has already found a home.This is my interview with Anthony Jones of LoveLost and you're listening to Rockstar Superhero.The new single, 'Burnbright,' is graciously provided by LoveLost and Year of the Rat Records all rights reserved, 2024.Time Codes:1:15 How Anthony discovered Slipknot3:20 When bands aren't faking the anger5:40 What a first name means7:50 Why Anthony picked up the bass guitar from drums10:00 Advocating mental health in the music business10:52 LoveLost - 'Burnbright' - part 112:00 The meanings behind the pricelessness of everything14:00 The requirements of love15:30 Studying music in college16:44 LoveLost - 'Burnbright' - Part 217:20 No ego behind LoveLost19:20 Finding democracy in the music business21:00 Developing a fanbase community23:00 A discussion around Sleep Token25:50 When bands hide their identities28:00 Real fans will follow you to the ends of the EarthCopyright 2024 Rockstar Superhero Podcast - Rob Leland - All Rights ReservedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rockstar-superhero--4792050/support.

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 76 "The Devil in Devonshire"   In this episode we look at the classic case of the Devil's Footprints, which was a strange occurrence which took place in SouthWest England in the winter of 1855. unusual hoof like tracks are inexplicably left over a 20 mile swath of the countryside, in town, and around homes. Some think it was the devil himself, others think there may be a more mundane explanation.     Let us know what you think, you can find us on Instagram or Facebook, or at TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com

In this episode I talk about swallowing problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid swallowing problems.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.References, links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.comRoyal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

This episode is on Swallow in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid swallowing problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.References, links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.comRoyal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

This episode is on Voice in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid voice problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.References, links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.comRoyal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

This episode is on Taste and Smell in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid taste and smell problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.References, links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com

Ben Emlyn-Jones joins Neil Ward at his home in Dorset, South West England on News Years Day to discuss their trip to the Portland Lighthouse and Lighthouse mysteries. Neil also discusses his experiences with mediums, psychics and readings, including giving his own readings to people. Neil also found out that the US Airforce back in 2004 commissioned a report into the possibility of Teleportation, and wonder why would a US defence agency do such a thing, which is mostly considered science fiction? All this and more on the very first Paranormal Peep Show of 2024. A Youtube version exists for this show at Neil Peel The Paranormal Peep Show.

Embark on a fascinating journey with Seth Hughes, a captivating filmmaker, barefoot running advocate, and foraging enthusiast from the picturesque landscapes of South West England. In this week's episode, Seth shares his diverse experiences, offering profound insights into his unique lifestyle shaped by barefoot running, foraging, and a commitment to sustainable living.Main Topics Covered:Navigating Masculinity:Engage in a thoughtful conversation about masculinity, as Seth shares his perspective on redefining traditional notions.Discover how barefoot running, foraging, and filmmaking have influenced Seth's understanding of masculinity.The Cornwall Connection:Unearth the backstory of Seth's life, including the compelling reasons behind his move to Cornwall at the age of 16.Gain insights into the transformative impact of Cornwall on Seth's personal and creative journey.Social Media's Influence:Delve into the role of social media in shaping Seth's worldview and influencing his creative pursuits.Discuss the positive and challenging aspects of navigating a digital landscape while staying true to one's values.Join us for an enriching conversation that explores not only the realms of barefoot running, foraging, and filmmaking but also delves into topics of masculinity, personal history, and the impact of social media. Follow Seth on Instagram @urfromere for a visual journey into his unique perspective on life. Lots of love,Dave & Steve xDISCOUNT CODES & SPONSORS:Vivobarefoot Footwear: Vivobarefoot Footwear have given our listeners an exclusive 20% discount until the end of Dec 2023!Enter the code HAPPYPEAR20LINK: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/the-happy-pearALCOHOL FREE CHALLENGE: Doing Dry January this year? Why not join the Happy Pear's Alcohol Free Challenge & benefit from our community of like-minded individuals.LINK: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H06Kz_Y0 Sign up to our Newsletter, for updates on our latest recipes, events and news. LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1hKXaawjoQOONmJe4EXkCdwf92pyProduced by Sean Cahill & Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Divorces were happening on these cassette tapes… And the messenger wouldn't know that there had been a divorce recorded on this cassette tape, so when they got to the partner and offered them the cassette tape and it was played they were the unwilling participant in this divorce.” Nowadays we're so linked up - via whatsapp, email, phone calls. But how did people stay connected in the days before the mobile phone? In Somalia – from the 1970s to 90s –the cassette tape was a crucial tool for sending messages – especially to family members who had fled to other countries after war broke out. Letter tapes were used for verbal love letters, regular family updates, to plan political resistance – and even as a means of divorce. Now a Somali feminist art group called Dhaqan Collective (@DhaqanC) - based in Bristol in South West England - is using these tapes as a way to explore Somali history and culture in a project called Camel Meat & Cassette Tapes. They've also used cassettes as a vehicle to encourage young Somalis to record interviews with their older family members – and so to connect with their history and traditions. For Africa Daily, Mpho Lakaje speaks with two members of the collective. With thanks to producer @layla_mood

Dani Wootton returns with another instalment of archaeology news and discoveries from around the world. Stories this episode include the rediscovery of a lost Medieval abbey in South West England, John Gater in ancient Orkney and prehistoric inhabitants of North America. This is not one to miss! The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.

Episode 76. Joining us from South West England is former Royal Marine Commando and bushcraft expert, Nick Goldsmith. He did 6 deployments in 11 years to Aghanistan and elsewhere, usually as point man on a patrol (a job you really don't want.) Nick developed PTSD in this very dangerous role and ended up having to leave the Marines as a result. Getting back into Nature was his road to recovery. Nick is now a bushcraft and survival expert running courses through his company, Hidden Valley Bushcraft. He also runs the Woodland Warrior programme to help Veterans with similar problems. His bestselling book is called Rewild Your Mind. This is a WILD story. Enjoy...For all things Nick it's https://www.nickgoldsmith.co.uk/ , Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officially_nickgoldsmith_/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nick.goldsmith.96Hidden Valley Bushcraft https://www.instagram.com/hiddenvalleybushcraft/ and https://www.facebook.com/hiddenvalleybushcraftFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#bushcraft #ptsd #recovery #rewild #rehab #afghanistan #misterkindnesspodcast #podcast #royalmarines #survivalist #specialops #nature #woodland #nickgoldsmith #hiddenvalleybushcraft #rewildyourmindLow No Drinker Magazine PodcastMeeting the people & brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode: 2584 The Sweet Track: A 6000-year-old roadway.  Today, a 6000-year-old roadway.

On this day in 1855, a trail of unusual footprints caused a religious panic in South West England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Promises of less work with more garden productivity often raise my suspicions, perhaps sounding too good to be true—except when the subject is no-dig gardening. The no-dig method of caring for our vegetable beds, which today's guest, Charles Dowding, has popularized, is not just good for maximizing output while minimizing labor, but also of great benefit to the soil and the greater environment. I learned more about how to get started from Charles.  Charles Dowding is often called the guru of no-dig gardening, which he practices today in his organic market garden in Somerset, in Southwest England. He began experimenting with no-dig in 1982 and, over the years since, in his many books and in person and online teaching, including his massive YouTube channel, Charles has brought countless people into the no-dig fold.  His most recent book is “No Dig: Making and Managing a Vegetable Garden Without Tilling.” 

This week, we revisit and rework a classic story from way back in August of 2021. Sit back and let updated sound design and a new approach to mastering transport you……deep in the craggy bluffs of the Mendips in Southwest England, to the isolated hamlet of Charterhouse. Standing in stark contrast to this area's serene natural beauty is it's penchant for some very strange secrets. It's 1900 year history is riddled with stories of ghostly military men, phantom hitchhikers, cave-ridden witches, and disembodied laughter intertwined with Arthurian legend. And none of that is even the scariest part! LIKE A WIRE BRUSH ON POLISHED WOOD!Campfire: Tales of the Strange and Unsettling is created for adult audiences only. The content and discussion in this show will necessarily engage with various accounts that include violence, anxiety, fear, and occasional body horror. Much of it will be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with. We will flag especially graphic or intense content so as to never put you in an uninformed or unprepared position. We will do our best to make this a space where we can engage bravely, empathetically, and thoughtfully with difficult content every week. This week's episode includes descriptions/sound related the following sensitive content:Enclosed spacesChild endangermentDetailed animal attack Check it Out!Mothmen 1966https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755030/Mothmen_1966/Bigfoothttps://www.bigfootplay.com/Adverts!Support Campfire on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/campfiretalesofthestrangeandunsettlingSatisfy All of Your Merch Needs:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/campfire-tales-of-the-strange-and-unsettling?ref_id=25702Join the conversation on social media atwww.campfirepodcastnetwork.com Discord: https://discord.gg/43CPN3rzInstagram:instagram.com/campfire.tales.podcastGoodPods: https://goodpods.app.link/T0qvGnXnplbTwitter:www.twitter.com/campfiretotsau Facebook:www.facebook.com/campfire.tales.podcastVisit Our Linktree for Any and All Campfire Info:https://linktr.ee/CampfirepodcastSpecial Thanks:Gregg Martin for music contributions! Go follow him on Instagram at Instagram.com/reverentmusic , on Bandcamp at https://reverentmusic.bandcamp.com/releases or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6QVhQsYQeeBVOtxrelehTI?si=V5CAxS8sSXyVFn14G7j-GAAdditional Music & SFX Provided by Artlist.ioElias Armao for graphic design! Go follow him on Instagram at instagram.com/doggedlinedesignsupply Jonathan Dodd for merch design! Show him some love at https://linktr.ee/jonathandoddEaston Chandler Hawk! Support his work at https://linktr.ee/eastonhawkartChristina at The Crescent Hare! Support everything she does at https://thecrescenthare.bigcartel.com/productsTodd Purse at Create Magic Studios! Support his work at https://linktr.ee/Createmagicstudios

United Freedom Collective - “MERCY (feat. FACESOUL)” from the 2022 Am Ta EP on Dama Dama. At the core of the United Freedom Collective are three musicians: Mathieu Seynaeve, WaiFung Tsang, and Robbie Redway. The trio convened in a remote barn in Cornwall, in South West England, to create music inspired by Zen Taoism, Buddhism, Jungian analysis, meditation, yoga, and more. “It's supposed to be something more than us” they explain in a press statement, “it's music with intention, music for healing”. This open and experimental approach can be heard on their debut EP Am Ta. The intentional band name of "United Freedom Collective" leaves the door open for frequent collaborators, and on today's Song of the Day, we hear from Somali-born, U.K.-based singer/songwriter FACESOUL, who the band describe as "a dear brother who spent some time with us in Cornwall earlier this year to cook up some magic with his unbelievable voice."  Read the full story at KEXP.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humorist Maeve Higgins recommends places to visit in her home turf of Ireland's County Cork. Then tour guides from southwest England share their expert advice on where best to enjoy the coastal beauty of Cornwall and Devon — and the tourist traps to avoid. And guides from Scotland describe what makes Glasgow such a cool city to explore. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.