Podcasts about Spoons

Konnichiwa! We're still on a Japanese theme this month, as our special guest interviewee is Andy Takara, joining Spoons to talk Oriental collectibles, Celebration, and of course his passion for all things keshi. We start the show with a look forward to Celebration LA in 2027, and what we might expect. Moving swiftly on, the intro section sees the lads discuss their latest pick-ups, defend their selections in Action Playset Face-Off, and get quizzical with Spoons. The New Acquisitions feature has an international flavour as we sample new finds from Mexico, Poland, Spain, Germany and … err … Brentford. In Rebel Briefings, Andy P interviews Mark Harewood who tells of a close encounter with a Sith Lord in a Belfast toy shop. The team goes on to discuss conventions past and future, and Chris Fawcett coins it in. There's news of discoveries in the diecast and baggie sectors, a look at old and new home made toys, and an update on the impending Palitoy publication. Licensee this month is British company Chad Valley. A short section surely, as they only released one item - or did they? All this and more in a packed 6-hour show, look out for the podcast in the usual places.

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5, Episode 23 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode (the last episode of Season 5!), hosts Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino dive into the girl-power-inspired world of Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This Cinderella retelling flips the classic tale on its head, exploring the harsh realities and pressures of royal life for our beloved protagonist, Ella. As Ella navigates the treacherous waters of palace protocol and a less-than-charming prince, the club unpacks the book's take on freedom, independence, and true love. Expect passionate debates, side-splitting tangents, and the always-unpredictable antics of the hosts. Don't forget to pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this engaging discussion of Just Ella!Reserve your spot at the Story Sirens Studio Fall Writing Retreat now! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsSupport the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

No time to get roped into soliloquizing, we've got mysteries to solve, soup to brew, and (apparently) bells to ring! Pilfer bribes a bunch of teenagers. Oleg takes the lead in the kitchen. Master Brickithon puts his rhyming couplets to the test. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Tiptoes” by Myuu “First Dream” by Brian Bolger The following songs are by the fantastic Kevin MacLeod. Music: March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoons Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: The Snow Queen by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4511-the-snow-queen Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Death March of the Under King” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

Keyboardist Rob Preuss talks about joining Spoons at age 15 in grade 11, carrying a permission slip from his Mom to get into club gigs, recording with Danny Lanois, enjoying Whoppers at Burger King with Boy George, being approached backstage by Sting/Steve Winwood/Nile Rodgers, driving his parents' station wagon to audition for Honeymoon Suite and 3 days later opening for Journey in Kansas City, recording the theme for Lethal Weapon in LA, losing a Juno with Spoons but winning a Juno with Honeymoon Suite, his honest assessment of Paul Stanley's run as the Phantom (of the Opera, duh!), performing at Massey Hall NOT as a rockstar but as part of the Cats production, his interactions with David Furnish/Rod Stewart/Carol Pope/Hugh Grant, personally giving Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes props for using the Roland Jupiter 4 synthesizer, and getting a ‘Piano Coach' film credit for teaching Mr Robot's Ramy Malek how to play Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a 200 year old empire perform economic trade with spoons and gold dust? $ BTC 104,000 Block Height 900,041 Today's guest on the show is Stefan Briggs who joins me to talk about how helping out a friend clear an attic led him down an incredible rabbit hole of sound money and bitcoin. Who were the Asante empire and what were they using to perform economic trade for 200 years? Why did Stefan feel a need to write up an article about his discovery and what parallels does he draw between bitcoin and gold dust? How did Stefan fall into the Bitcoin Rabbit hole and why did he quit his corporate career? Huge thank you to Stefan for stepping up and contributing to Bitcoin education! Read Stefan's article here; https://substack.com/home/post/p-160442189 Follow Stefan on Twitter - @Stefbriggs NOSTR - npub1kpqg9trvk4uqypn548gzaz02667dtz0s9ughmd8v05ung2d4c4dsw706vx ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Support the pods via @fountain_app -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n The Once Bitten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Princey21m Shills and Mench's: CONFERENCES 2025; BTC PRAGUE 19TH - 21ST JUNE 2025 https://btcprague.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% BTC HELSINKI 15TH - 16TH AUGUST 2025 https://btchel.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% PAY WITH FLASH. Accept Bitcoin on your website or platform with no-code and low-code integrations. https://paywithflash.com/ RELAI - STACK SATS - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40 SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io - USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount. PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

In this episode of the Saltwater Edge Podcast, host Peter Jenkins sits down with Captain Brian Kelly, a New England light tackle and fly fishing guide with deep knowledge of Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bay. Brian shares his journey from Montana guide school to full-time guiding on his Parker 18', and gives a tactical breakdown of fishing around bunker schools—from identifying bait behavior to deploying the right gear. We talk seasonal shifts, bait dynamics, and how to approach stripers, albies, and bluefin with the right presentation—whether you're throwing a soft plastic, flutter spoon, or a bunker-matching fly. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Brian's path from Montana guide school to Massachusetts waters 01:30 – Lessons from senior guides on building a sustainable guiding career 03:30 – Off-season travel: Cuba, steelhead, and trout across the northeast 04:45 – South vs. North Cape Cod: tides, temperature, and strategy 07:00 – How bait and water temp influence striper migration 08:30 – Cape Cod Canal as a funnel for biomass movement 10:30 – Bait breakdown: River herring vs. bunker behavior 12:45 – How fish stage, rest, and digest in warm backwaters 14:50 – What drives bait movement: estuary dynamics and spring conditions 16:00 – Squid and peanut bunker: underrated keys to early and late season bites 18:00 – When tuna show up: dabbling in the bluefin game 20:10 – 2022: A season defined by stable bunker, predators, and insane biomass 22:30 – What triggers the fall run: tides, temp drops, and migration instinct 24:30 – How bunker behave in different parts of a bay system 26:30 – Identifying “happy” vs. “stressed” bait to pick your tactics 28:00 – Lure tactics: soft plastics, paddletails, docks, and retrieves that work 33:00 – Magic swimmers, Sluggos, and when to slow it all down 37:30 – Locating bunker: ledges, mooring fields, side scan, and sonar tips 43:00 – Flutter spoons: setup, depth, retrieve, and boat positioning 47:00 – Leader, knot, and rod recommendations for spoon fishing 48:30 – Fly fishing bunker schools: presentation, lines, and setting up drifts 53:00 – Why fishing structure can be better than targeting chaos 55:00 – Dredging with sinking lines vs. casting to active fish 57:00 – Teasing, bait-and-switch, and fly rod practicality in deep water 59:00 – Lessons from clients and staying sharp as a guide  Book a trip with Capt. Brian Kelly   Shop bunker-focused tackle and fly gear at SaltwaterEdge.com  

We're taking a slightly earlier than anticipated midseries break, so it's time for the best bits of the first half of Season 14!Enjoying the show? Don't forget you can get early access to every episode and the stories on the I See You facebook page by signing up to our Patreon. Join now as an Early Bird supporter and you can get a massive discount on all of our exclusive content!Written and edited by Sam GoreProduced by Lisa Gorman, Huw Roberts and our brilliant Patreon supportersI See News theme by Eddie FrenchGraphic design by John CooperThe following music was used for this media project:March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoonsLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  www.Patreon.com/ISeeYouStoriesCheck out Eddie French's new fortnightly sketch show Pick Scraped wherever you get your podcasts!Support the show

Senior Assassin is in full swing; it's a fun game that high school seniors play with water guns! Anna's daughter does something similar but with spoons! President Trump was offered a Qatar jet, Anna and Raven discuss the other gifts that other countries that have gifted to the US Presidents! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including the Kim Kardashian robbery trial! The Menendez brothers may be freed because of a Netflix documentary! Anna and Raven unpack the case and talk about the first thing they would do after coming out of jail. Anna's six-year-old daughter gifted her some very thoughtful gifts for Mother's Day! Anna wants to know if she should keep one gift that came from the Tooth Fairy! Anna and Raven talk about the Diddy Trial. Get the updates on the trial! Harry Styles was at the Vatican when Pope Leo IX was announced! Anna and Raven share a moment that they realized they were a part of history! Million Dollar Dogs! Raven always has expensive medical issues with his puppies but Anna was shocked when the vet called and said that her rescue dog was going to cost her this much money! Find out how much she had to pay! Tina and daughter have been searching for the perfect prom dress and can't find it. It's crunch time because prom is two weeks away. They just found a dress they both love, it's $475. Dan, aka Dad, says absolutely not. There is no dress, that she'll wear once, that's worth that kind of money. The budget was already generous at $200! Mom says she looks beautiful, and it makes her happy, just let her get it. He says the only way is if she pays them back for it once she starts to make money this summer at the camp she works at.  Karin has a chance to win $3500! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!

Spoons Bassist/Co-Founder Sandy Horne talks about the band's Burlington roots, touring with Culture Club/The Police/Survivor/Human League, playing the Police Picnic at Exhibition Stadium, getting a backstage visit from Sting & Nile Rodgers at the Palladium in NYC, shooting the Romantic Traffic video on the TTC's subway system, their promo deal with Thrifty's/Pepsi/Maxell, her Mick Jagger doorway interaction, and sharing bandmate Gord Deppe with Flock of Seagulls (‘Flock of Spoons' anyone?). Spoons will be playing Thurs May 22nd at Mississauga's Classic Bowl as part of Ed Sousa's 8th Annual McBowl concert series supporting Ronald McDonald House charities...full details on a week full of shows at https://www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl/ For everything Spoons, please visit https://www.spoonsmusic.com/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pantheon rules, companion dynamics, rhymes with the past, fandom commentary, liminal nights, aesthetic choices, dodgy lyrics — we discuss all that, & more, in covering Lux, Russell T Davies' second episode of the 2025 season of Doctor Who. (00:00:00) Similarities to Devil's Chord (00:07:30) Rules of the Pantheon genre (00:14:12) Belinda and 15's changed dynamic (00:22:03) Choices of music (00:28:21) The fans sequence (00:35:34) What audience? War Between tangent (00:41:18) Visuals and details we appreciated (00:46:25) Belinda's nursing expertise (00:48:55) Handling of racism (00:53:21) Liminal, marginal, Scooby Doo camp (00:57:38) "Planned leaks" delusions (01:02:13) Issues with Pantheon & vibes storytelling (01:12:15) Dodgy lyricism (01:13:50) Mr Pye, PoV for the Target novel (01:20:15) Performances of the two leads (01:24:31) Spoons arc & outro … Continue reading →

In this solo episode, Brad Crowell shares his deep-rooted passion for Cambodia, how he and Lesley Logan built a retreat space in Siem Reap, and why they keep returning year after year. From the breathtaking temples of Angkor Wat to their partnership with a local NGO empowering young Cambodians, Brad reflects on creating a place for healing, learning, and connection. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co.And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Why Cambodia's history and magic make it a powerful place to host retreats.How Brad turned a childhood spark into a purpose-driven retreat experience.How Lesley and Brad built a retreat center that reflects their mission and values.How supporting local students through Spoons became part of their mission.What makes the guest experience at their Cambodia retreat truly one of a kind.Episode References/Links:Cambodia October Retreat 2025 - https://crowsnestretreats.comSpoons Cambodia - https://www.spoonscambodia.orgAngkor Wat (UNESCO) – https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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Angkor Thom is one of the few carveouts in the UNESCO portfolio, or, as it were, that they don't have to do that because the trees are 400 years old, 500 years old. They've grown on top of the temple there. And basically, if they were to take the trees off, the temple would fall apart.Lesley Logan 0:32  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Brad Crowell 1:11  All right. Welcome back Be It babes. This is Brad here. Solo episode today. Hope you like the sound of my voice, because I'm just going to be rambling a little bit about my favorite topic in the entire world, going to Cambodia to spend time with the people there and enjoy some food there and go see the majestic, wonderful temples of Angkor Wat. It is obviously something I'm incredibly passionate about. You've heard me talk about it many, many times in this pod, if you're a listener. If you are brand new, welcome, welcome. We love having you joining us here on the Be It Pod. Cambodia, everybody always asks, hey, why Cambodia? Why? Right? Well, that's definitely my fault. The reality is, my mom bought at a yard sale. She bought, like, 10 years of National Geographic magazines for, I don't know, well, I don't know, I have no idea, I was like 10 years old, or 12 years old or something. Anyway, I opened up the very first one I remember, because I'm sure I looked at a lot, but the one I remember more than any other was opening up this, like, entire spread of Angkor Wat, right? And I didn't even know how to pronounce it at the time. I was a really young kid. But what I can tell you is I was way into dinosaurs, The Jungle Book and Transformers as a child, and when I saw this 10-page spread, or the spread of Angkor Wat in Nat Geo, this was like the Jungle Book in real life to me, and I was so excited about this, the curiosity that it inspired in me literally stayed with me until Lesley asked me, like, I don't know, 20 plus years later, hey, where do we want to go for our honeymoon? And my response instantly was, we're going to Cambodia.Brad Crowell 3:05  You know, and she's like, um, really, we're going to Cambodia. Why would we do that? Can we also go to Thailand? Can we also go to Japan? And I was like, of course, let's do those other things, too. But we have to go to Cambodia. I have to see Angkor Wat. I have to see the temples and the jungle temples. And you know, since then, I've been inspired a number of other times. I'm sure you're all aware that Angelina Jolie's version of Tomb Raider was actually filmed at the temples. It was filmed at Ta Prohm temple. That's, like, a really cool temple. It's actually really close to Angkor Wat. It's like, I don't know, 10 minutes away or 15 minutes away from Angkor, and so we have had a chance to go see that one. We saw the Angkor. We saw a temple called Bayon Temple, which actually they considered the, you know, at the time, because what's so cool about the history of Cambodia was a massive empire, is called the Khmer empire, K-H-M-E-R, Khmer Empire, and it covered all of Vietnam up into Lao, Laos, you know, Lao over into Thailand. It's very influenced by India, very influenced by the Thai, and then obviously, what was considered Cambodia today. So it was this massive, massive place. And Angkor was in the middle, and there's a city there, and the city is like fortified, there's a moat around the whole thing. It's this huge city, and in the very center of that city is Bayon Temple. And so they actually consider Bayon temple the center of the universe. They consider the center tower all the way up at the top to be like this pinnacle place that had a spiritual meaning. And the amount of wonder that Angkor inspires in me keeps me going back. Brad Crowell 4:42  When Lesley and I first went in 2016, we realized when we got home we loved Thailand, we loved Japan, but there was something magical about Cambodia that made us go, how do we go back? How do we go back? And that was the beginning of trying to figure that out. We try to figure out, how do we go? What do we need to do to get back there? Initially, we were like, hey, let's ask all of our friends and they'll come with us. This is gonna be super cool. And they were like, yeah, we're interested. But it never came to fruition, right? It was like, oh, yeah, maybe, we're not sure. Couldn't get anybody to actually commit. Lesley went back to her clients and said, is this ever been on anybody's bucket list going to Angkor? We are thinking about hosting a retreat there. And literally, like a dozen of her clients were like, yes, we're in, absolutely, let's do it. And we figured out a window of time that would work for everyone, and we gave ourselves roughly a year to put it all together, because we didn't know anybody. We had one contact there, and that was our tour guide. And so he was super generous. He was just a really helpful connector. And he helped guide us through figuring out, like, who should we talk to for hosting the retreat? And, you know, just all the things, any kind of question. And it was just lovely to have him. So a big shout out to Stephane De Greef and a big thank you to him. Eventually, when he decided to leave Cambodia and move over to Panama and then wherever he's at now, he contacted me and said, hey, man, I'm leaving, but let me introduce you to everybody that I know. And he did. He opened his Rolodex and just introduced us to all these different people there. And it was incredible. Brad Crowell 6:16  So we had the chance to go back in 2017 for our very first trip with Lesley's clients, and we rented a yoga shala. And the shala was really, really awesome. The people were really lovely. And so we decided to rent it again, and we run another group, and we rented a third time, and the third time, the experience just didn't work. It wasn't what we wanted. And it was actually frustrating, because when Lesley and I turned to ourselves and we were like, hey, maybe we should go get a hotel from our own retreat, we were like, yeah, we can't do this anymore. We got to find a better solution. And that's when we decided to go get our own place, right? And so now we'd been there four times at this point, and we just had a bunch of people that we knew. We reached out to them and said, hey, we're looking for a spot. How do we do this? And they helped connect the dots and help us get going. And basically it turned into this hunt for the right spot, the right place for us to take over and turn into ours. And in 2018 that happened, and it was so exciting. I remember flying back, it was really quick too, like, we got this message from our real estate person. They were like, hey, I think I actually found the right spot. And they gave us all these reasons why, and they really understood our mission and our vision. They really understood what we were trying to do. And they said, we actually like the people that you would be working with to do this, because we're not Cambodian. We can't actually own the land. We're not allowed. We're not a citizen, so we have to have a relationship with people who do own the land there, and they're literally our land lord, and we pay them as if it's like a lease, but we own all the things on it. We own a business there. We have a team there, all that stuff. And so he said, I actually think these people are going to be amazing, and they encourage people coming to visit Cambodia, and they care about it, and they're passionate about it, and so they're right. It was amazing. We met them. They were incredibly gracious and lovely, and we've had, at this point, many, many, many years of building a relationship with them. They're just awesome people, and we absolutely lucked out in that regard. And what we did is we took over this property that has a 12 bedroom apartment complex on it, and allowed us to begin to have our own place to bring you know, people from all around the world to come visit and have a safe, secure, clean, fun place. It's also quiet. We're right off the beaten path. We're like 10 minutes walk from the chaos of Pub Street and wow, like all the loud, but we're far enough away that you don't hear it. We're close enough to walk, but far enough away that it doesn't actually impact you. So it's so awesome. From the place we're like, maybe, oh, I don't know, 15 minutes drive to the Temple of Angkor Wat, which is the largest religious structure in the world. It is still functioning today. They absolutely use it for religious ceremonies and stuff. There's a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism in the way that, it's primarily Buddhist today. You know, you can still find other religions there. There's some Christianity, there's some Muslim faiths there. Primarily it's Buddhist, but the history of the country is a mash up of Hinduism and Buddhism because of war, right? It would be like invaded and then, you know, taken over and taken back and back and forth and all this stuff. And so consequently, there's actually a lot of history that was destroyed by the invading army. They'd come in and break all the statues, and then, you know, the other they build theirs. And then these guys would come back, and it would go back and forth over the centuries that that kind of thing happened. And what's so amazing is all of that is still there. It is available to be seen. It is just the most mind-bending thing when you get there and you're like, this is a thousand years old. This statue that I'm looking at here, they carved this. How did they do this? How did they move the stone? How did they even get this here? Like, how did they think this stuff up? Is it is so mind-blowing to me, because it's exactly in line with the stars and meridian lines and longitude and latitude, the amount of science and thought and understanding of architecture and structural integrity and the building materials and the process of doing it, it is so incredibly thought through and advanced. And then the art itself, the carvings, the planning, how could they have thousands of meters of wall? And it's not a repeat carving anywhere in the entire thing. It's all unique. Every single person in that that's carved into the wall is like, different from the person next to it. You know, it's amazing. It's just incredible. And they spent, I don't know, I think it was a couple decades to build Angkor Wat, like 30 plus years or something. But every time I go, I see something new. Every single time I go, I see something new. Brad Crowell 10:43  And so when we go, what we love to do is take our guests through the temples in a way that you would not normally go if you were to just show up and hire a typical tour guide, tuk guide kind of a thing. You'll see the big three, you know, you'll go to the city of Angkor Thom. You'll actually go to Angkor Wat, of course, which is the temple itself. You'll go to Bayon Temple, usually, and maybe one other place. So whatever one they'll probably take you to the jungle temple Ta Prohm, like I was saying that Angelina Jolie filmed at because that's a really mysterious temple as well, with this epic trees that have grown over top of the temple. In fact, Angkor Thom is really cool because this is a UNESCO heritage site now. And normally, if it's a UNESCO heritage site, they are required to, slowly, over time, rebuild the whatever the structure is to be as if it was the original structure, right? Angkor Thom is one of the few carve-outs in the UNESCO portfolio, as it were, that they don't have to do that, because the trees are 400 years old, 500 years old, they've grown on top of the temple there. And basically, if they were to take the trees off, the temple would fall apart. And so they got this exception to keep the everything as it is right now. And that makes it even more cool. I mean, it's just, it's so amazing. So when everybody arrives on Sunday night, we we just hang out. We do like class, we get some food, we usually go get a massage, and then the next morning, we get up and we have class, and then we have the morning off, because after lunch, we all hop on our tour bus and we go see a series of temples. We go to the south gate at Angkor Thom, we go see a pagoda. A pagoda is like a place of worship for monks today, it's kind of like a church, but it's usually open air, open-walled, right? So it's just like a covered building, generally. Sometimes they're, they've got walls and everything, too. But these pagodas that are inside of Angkor Thom are open-aired. And so we go see this pagoda, and there's like monks actually practicing there. And it's really neat to see the community still lives there, and they still do life there, right? So, and then we go in to Bayon Temple, and we go, from there, we might be able to go up to see Angkor or the elephant terrace, which is this like place where the king today still will go up to Angkor and you know, he will have a big ceremony once a year there. The royal family goes there. And then from there, we'll go to the north gate, and we'll see the different gates that they have. And they're all unique. They're all, you know, the similar concept, but they're all unique. And of course, the vegetation, the trees are different, the views are different, all that. Then we'll go out the east gate, and we'll go over and see Ta Prohm, right? Along the way, we'll stop at another place, Chau Say Tevoda, which is a smaller temple that was like, considered a library. There were twin temples there. So there's one on one side of the road, one on the other, the one is in way better shape than the the other side. So we always go to the one that actually is, like in repair. You know, maybe we walk through the jungle a little bit there. And, you know, there's, like, usually there's monkeys, which are not your friend, but they're usually there, too. We get a chance to go through and peek into the past. That is just mind-blowing. And my favorite part of going to Cambodia, well, one of my favorite parts, to be honest, because I really can't pick, is being able to go explore these temples. And there's just something that is so otherworldly about it, because you don't see this in the United States, right? You don't find this stuff, probably not even up in Canada. You might see something comparable in Europe, but it's different, right? The massive cathedrals in Europe could be like, 1000 years old too, but it's not the same as it being like, overtaken by the jungle and then carved out after they re-, quote-unquote, rediscovered it in the, you know, 1860s basically, a French guy discovered it in the 1860s again and brought it back to light in western civilization. And then the French actually occupied Cambodia for like, 100 years. And it wasn't until 1960s that Cambodia became Cambodia. Before that, it was an occupied territory of from the French, and it got its independence in the 60s. Brad Crowell 14:45  The second thing that is just amazing is the food. In Cambodia, they don't cook with milk or dairy products. There's no cheese. It's not standard. They also are generally light on the sauces, right? It's not like Thai food. Where everything has its own sauce, and it's half sauce and half whatever the dish is. It's different than that. They make a lot of curries, like I mentioned, it is, you know, a lot of influence from India and Thailand. There are a lot of noodle dishes, but there's a lot of rice dishes, and it's generally really clean eating, right? So if it's a rice dish, it's rice with a small side salad and then a little bit of prepared meat. Their quote-unquote sauce might be like salt and pepper mix, right? It's not sloshed with all this stuff. And so it's really great food. And it just, it's clean, easy, it's always farm to table, because they don't really have the big processing system that we do in the United States. So everything just tastes so good. I love it. And what we do, we get to work with, this is super special, when we moved there, there was this organization, it's an NGO, or a non-government organization that was started by somebody in the United States. They went there and they had a passion for Cambodia, and they said, hey, we could help. We could affect change by creating, effectively, a vo-tech school, right? So what they did is they would raise money, and then they would go into the countryside, and they would sponsor these kids who were really poor, who could not afford to educate themselves. And they said, hey, if you want to, we will give you a full ride, a full scholarship to our school. You'll stay on campus. You'll learn how to work in the service industry. So we'll teach you how to be a chef. We'll teach you how to be a pastry chef. We'll teach you how to be a barista or a server or a bartender or a manager or whatever. And so it's all surrounding the service industry. And then after the end of the program, after these kids go through the program, which I don't remember how long, it could be a couple years, because they also have, like, regular classes, and there's a dormitory and all this stuff. When they graduate, they actually will help them get a job placement. So they might move down to the big city in Phnom Penh and they go to a fancy hotel there, or maybe they stay relatively local in Siem Reap or maybe they go abroad, I don't know, but the school helps them get placed for a job. And this organization is called Spoons. Well, it's called Spoons today. I can't remember what it was called prior, because unfortunately, during COVID, all the money dried up and all the support dried up, and it wasn't available for them. And unfortunately, the American support basically said, hey, we got to close the doors. We don't have any way to keep this going. And the locals, the team that they have built, the Cambodians, some of them were graduates themselves, then helping to run the school, said, hey, this is an amazing thing that's really helping people here. We want to keep this going. And so they went locally, and they found a couple of really generous donors to effectively step in on the financial side to help support the school. And they were able to keep the doors open. And Lesley and I were there in like 2020 and things were still operating like normal when we were there in March of 2020 but then we were gone for two years. We weren't back until 2022 so when we finally got back in 2022 we went over there and we were talking to them, and they said, somehow we made it through. It's been crazy, but we were able to keep the doors open. And this year, we are sponsoring 20 students. This is the first time that we've ever operated as a company, as an organization, without any outside support. It's all like done locally. It's now run by and owned by Cambodians. They call themselves the Khmer people, run by khmer, and they were really proud of that, because they were able to keep this institution that had been put into place operating. And then the next year they had like 50 students. And then this past year, we were there, you know, we were just there in February of 2025, now, and they have like 78 students. And we're so pleased to be able to work with them, because we have them deliver our meals during the week. And then on the final day of the trip, we actually all go over to the restaurant, to Spoons, and they serve us. The students are working at the restaurant. So, you know, there's the head chef is a graduate, or the manager is a graduate, and they're making sure the wheels stay on the bus, but the barista, the servers, the bussers, all the food prep, all that stuff, is done by the students themselves. And it gives us so much joy to be able to support that organization. And the food they make is amazing. It's so good. Brad Crowell 19:03  We want to invite you to come join us in Cambodia on a trip and experience these things for yourself and join us so that we can make sure that you really do have an incredible time. Come stay at our house. It's so cool. Go to crowsnestretreats.com. We're taking another group in October of 2025, we're taking another group in October of 2026. In '26 we're only taking one group, so make sure that you check it out. Reach out to us and ask any question. I'm happy to answer them all. I love talking about this. I would love to get on the phone with you. It'd be amazing. So thank you so much for listening to me share my enthusiasm about this unbelievable place on our planet. And we hope you come join us. Bye for now.Lesley Logan 19:41  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 20:24  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 20:29  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 20:33  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 20:40  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 20:44  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5, Episode 21 of That Pretentious Book Club!In this episode, Spoons and Wheezy deep-dive into listener recommendation North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. This Victorian romance is rife with more than just yearning (although make no mistake—the yearning is copious), and also features fascinating social commentary and confirmation that humans have always been humans. Featuring the first truly in-depth author bio the club has covered in a while, this slightly-longer-than-usual episode is bound to have you in fits, with the hosts doing their best to remind you why this podcast is shelved under  "comedy" on your listening app of choice.Skippers jump to 37:39 Now pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of North and South!P.S. Wheezy may or may not have lost her editing notes for this episode—so if you catch a few extra “um”s, awkward pauses, or rogue throat clearings, just pretend it's part of the authentic Victorian atmosphere.Support the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

This week on Lost At Home, we explore the absurd extremes of humanity, from the Missouri foster mother who shockingly swapped a teen for a monkey, to the emotional turmoil of a man who hoarded seven emotional support tigers. We also dive into the UK's controversial attempt to predict murderers before they strike, raising big questions about ethics, privacy, and the spooky power of algorithms. Tune in as we try to make sense of these wild stories—because honestly, what else are we gonna do?

We're Celebrating this month, looking forward - or is it back? - to Celebration Japan, and the Oriental adventures of Jason and Spoons. Our special interview guest is Zia Rezvi, a Twickenham based collector, and an all round great guy. Rich delves deep into his collecting habits and his love for a galaxy far, far away. Otherwise, in a packed show, the lads sort out Disney's upcoming Star Wars programming, tell all about their growing collections, and debate this month's selections in the Action Playset Face-Off. Andy P has a Top quiz - but who will come up Trumps? And, the team highlights the best new acquisitions from around the collecting world. The Rebel Briefings section brings reports from Redditch, anticipation for Tokyo, and Chris's collectable coins. We look forward to an upcoming Palitoy publication, and note the passing of a Leamington toy shop legend. Licensee this month is short and sweet, as we take a brief look at British company Trebor, and their Chewy treats. All this mixed with the usual stuff and nonsense, look for the podcast in the usual places.

This Episode the discuss news of Manny Pacquiao's next fight and the Vitaly arrest. They also find out that Garcia cannot live in the Philippines and Don talks about elusive species in Australia. Raf debuts "Rice After Rice" and asks if he is a psycho for using knives as spoons.____________________________________________This episode is sponsored by Taptap Send Remittance App.Fast Transfers & Great Rates . Use promo code CHEATCODERS to get a bonus added to your first send!DOWNLOAD TAPTAP SEND: ⁠https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab/CHEATCODERS⁠Cash Bonus:Australia: $30US/Canada: $20UK - 10GBP-------------------------------------Follow our patreon for our BTS videos, candid videos and Un-Tuli Pod! : https://patreon.com/thecheatcodersCheck out our merch, previous episodes and more on our website: https://cheatcoders.shopFollow us on all social media: @thecheatcoders

Brooke tells a tale of her simultaneously awful clumsiness and incredible luck, while Amanda shares about a his-and-hers workout routine and controversial Honeybaked Ham. The ladies then recap a night out that created spoons galore. Amanda's magical vision board is sparking a ton of joy for her, and Brooke is doing her future self a favor by actually PAYING (gasp!) for a new app that is leveling up her dinner game.Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show.Support the podcast: Good Enough-ish on PatreonSnag Some Merch: goodenoughish.com/shopJoin the Good Enough-ish™ conversation in our private FB group: Good Enough-ish private Facebook groupIf you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and share with others who may enjoy Good Enough-ish!We'll be back each week with new topics, stories, tips, and personal experiences, as well as some good old friendly banter and lots of laughter. Don't forget to find us on Instagram @goodenough.ish, or contact us with your episode ideas, questions, and comments.

Nico talks with Giovanni Troini about his experience on season 9 of Temptation Island! Follow Giovanni on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/giova__t/ . Use code "SPOONS" for 15% off at TheWoodenSpoonStore.com/ Follow the Wooden Spoon on Instagram - @TheWoodenSpoonMedia Facebook - @TheWoodenSpoonMedia Twitter - @WSpoonMedia Be sure to subscribe here on YouTube and like the video.

Trivia time!!! Since this week was the debut of "Fake People, Real Trivia, our AI trivia show hosted by the SherpaLu Studio Players. We figured we'd celebrate by previewing another episode to check out. But you can subscribe to it on podcast apps and the Sherpalution YouTube page. In this episode of Fake People, Real Trivia, explore the fascinating history of knives, spoons, and forks—three essential dining utensils. We'll trace the origins of knives from prehistoric survival tools to modern tableware, highlighting cultural shifts in dining etiquette, including the Middle Ages and anedict from King Louis XIV against sharp knives. Turning to spoons, their evolution from basic wooden versions to ornate metal designs used in ceremonies by the affluent of ancient Greece and Rome. Also, the intriguing journey of forks, from their scandalous association in Renaissance Italy to becoming a staple in households worldwide. Overall, it's a reflect on how societal changes and industrialization have democratized these utensils, making them accessible to all. Listeners are invited to participate by submitting trivia questions, blending entertainment and knowledge.Our sources:https://gizmodo.com/the-history-of-knives-forks-and-spoons-1440558371https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/invention-of-the-fork-how-did-forks-come-to-behttps://www.eatingutensils.net/history-of-cutlery/timeline-of-eating-utensils/Credits: Produced, Arranged, Lyrics( poorly written) for show music: Jim The Podcast SherpaFollow us on social media and YouTube @Sherpalution Send questions to jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.comThis podcast was created mostly (Cover Art, Music, Voices, Show Notes) using artificial intelligence. Most likely because our human lacks real intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kung Fu Panda 4 did not set the world on fire: but if Dreamworks had gone ahead with the original idea to plonk an unchanged CGI Po into the real world, it might have.If you want to support the show, we have a Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes, plug-free versions of the show and my eternal love and gratitude. Just don't do it through the iOS app.You can follow the show on Bluesky or tumblr @goingroguepod, or for slightly less hinged content, follow @tansyg.bsky.social on Bluesky. If you want to get in touch, you can email goingroguetansy@gmail.comCLIPS USED: Kung Fu Panda 4 (dir. Mike Mitchell & Stephanie Ma Stine, 2024)Kung Fu Panda 2 (dir. Jennifer Yuh Nelson, 2011)Kung Fu Panda 4 Filmmakers CommentaryMUSIC"March of the Spoons", “The Chamber", “Cut Trance", "Chill Wave”, “Thinking Music”, “Crypto”, “Screensaver”, “Groove Grove”, “Marty Gots A Plan”, “Deep Haze”, “Invariance”, “Anguish” & “That Zen Moment”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/“Suspended Animation” & “Synapse” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

What's draining your energy—and how can you protect what little you have left?In this powerful first episode of our new monthly series Things That Really Matter, Carole Jean and Becca Lory Hector dive into the often invisible emotional and mental toll that autistic individuals face—especially in a world that can feel increasingly marginalizing.Together, they explore: ✨ How to identify and avoid spoon-stealing conversations ✨ The value of rest, self-care, and creating safe, sustainable routines ✨ Ways to build community that uplifts rather than drains ✨ Why now is the perfect time to build something new ✨ How internal reflection and creativity support long-term resilienceWhether you're autistic yourself or support those who are, this conversation offers a validating, practical, and deeply heartfelt look at how we can protect our spoons—and use them with intention.

Mano from The Study of Stuff joins to talk about Great Lent, the Toronto music and cultural scene, & psyops like the ones coming from the Tavistock Institute. Follow Mano : manoelia.comSing Up for a Membership on Gumroad for AD FREE CONTENT! https://mironchucknow.gumroad.com/l/mironchucknowGo Buy Tales Of The Shadow Empire On GUMROAD & Find out about the coming Financial Crisis and who is really in control:https://mironchucknow.gumroad.com/l/ShadowempireChapters also available to Spotify Subscribers: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/njkaiTL6iNbSIGN UP TO A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO THE TALKS WITH STORMY & OTHER GUESTS! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKHCMB0iwZkqKEustgsZwA/joinINTRO SONG: MIDNIGHT IN HARLEMroyalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for @FreeSound Music GO BUY SOME COFFEE AT FOX AND SONS! www.foxnsons.comUse Coupon Code NOW to get 15% off all orders over $30 Send me PayPal Bucks! 02bitspodcast@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/2BitPodcastOR on Substack: substack.com/@2bitpodcastFollow Me:X: https://x.com/MironchuckNOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46drg48IIT4W4lDyRfkHFH?si=sAE_dgo5T_G10UpPnqHb_ASubstack: https://mironchucknow.substack.com

Join Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with new CHP coaches Mike Thompson and Justin Jones about men's mental health and how it plays out in lifestyle, health, and ability/motivation to train. Mike and Justin are relatively new fathers, and they discuss with Ariana (a new mother) the loneliness and pressure that comes with fatherhood, and the dangers of depression, and lack of clearly defined paternal support during that time.  [tw: discussion about depression, anxiety, mentions of suicide, body dysmorphia] Dealing with interalized shame; are men's health issues framed more as "their own fault" (insufficient preparedness, "toxic masculinity") vs the fault of external factors as women's are typically framed? Is the messaging "fix yourself" instead of "get help" even when help is available? What major life changes were the catalyst for realizing you needed more help? Do you see the same trends with clients? Body image issues, steroids, and body image issues and dysmorphia in male athletes - steroid abuse and "bigorexia" The pressures of being a new dad - "I need to lock in," not being a burden, pressure to provide, pressure to be more present and contradicting demands. Lack of resources for fathers. Fitness, the pursuit of health, and self efficacy; rebuilding your sense of self efficacy and self control after major life changes The concept of "Spoons" in chronic illness and how it applies to autoregulation in training Lifting less than ever, training infrequently as ever, and setting PRs - scuse me what Redefining a win, and hitting 90% instead of 98% is still a really good training day, the power of showing up and giving it time. The dangers of over-identifying with "daily" performance metrics (weight moved, speed traveled, distance traveled) What are some lifestyle changes you'd recommend for someone going through an indentity-shift and struggling with their training in ways they never did before?  'Filing cabinet mentality' - the benefits and the downsides What's the biggest benefit or takeaway you've experienced by hiring a coach, bringing on a mentor, or reaching out to a friend? You can follow Mike on Instagram at @mjttraining You can follow Justin on Instagram at @justinsjones You can follow Complete Human Performance at @completehumanperformance Questions about coaching or consultations from Mike or Justin? Contact them directly or email info@hybrid-academy.com to be connected.

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it! It's time to get TOTALLY EXTRA. Extra chat, extra rants, extra bants, extra stories, nonsense and more.On this week's Totally Extra: A lady very angry about some office crisps, smashing up your new car, when meeting the in-laws goes a bit pete tong & why doesn't medication come with spoons for adults?Remember, if you want to get in touch you can:Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5, Episode 18 of That Pretentious Book Club!This week, Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino are venturing into a world of treacherous fae, forbidden love, and a Cinderella story like you've never seen before. In Ash by Malinda Lo, we're diving deep into a fable reimagined—a tale of grief, magic, romance, and a powerful journey of self-discovery. Tune in as we give this enchanting novel a thorough review, complete with the full spectrum of pinkies-up ratings, ranging from “must-read” to “meh, not so much.”Skippers jump to 29:42Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Ash!Support the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group on Facebook! Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

Welcome to the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast. It's Episode #242 and I'm back from Niagara Falls & the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. I'm loaded up with a bunch of shows coming your way. Today, we're visiting with Captain Matt Yablonsky from Wet Net Charters and then Chip Cartwright from Wolverine Tackle and Silver Streak Spoons. It's a fun show with a couple of great guests. First we start with fishing the Niagara River and Lake Ontario with Matt, then we get deep into the Silver Streak with Chip. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

This week Jun and Daniel host their first guest interview with Korean American couple Janice and David Jung from the HoneyJam podcast. Listen in as they discuss navigating Korean American identity, their extended stay in Korea for IVF treatment, and David's innovative venture dehydrating Korean food for camping. From exploring the evolution of jeong in modern Korean society to comparing food culture and social norms across countries, the conversation weaves through various aspects of the Korean-American experience and what it means to exist between two cultures.If you're interested in learning about Korean workplace dynamics from a Korean American perspective, understanding the cultural expectations when living with Korean in-laws, or hearing about the challenges and joys of spending an extended period in Korea as Korean Americans, tune in to hear Daniel, Jun, Janice and David discuss all this and more! This episode also touches on topics like the hierarchy of spoons in Korean households, the differences in customer service culture, and David's upcoming venture to bring dehydrated Korean food to the camping market.Guest BiosJanice Jeong co-hosts a podcast with her best friend called the Honey Jam Podcast. Give their podcast a listen as the two share funny and relatable stories about their lives and also hold discussions about their latest Korean drama/food/music obsession. Janice also creates content about her life, whether that be her fun and silly moments or her IVF journey.IG: @honeyjampod @haitsjaniceTikTok: @haitsjanice David is a Korean American content creator focused on food in the outdoors. He makes and preserves his own korean backpacking meals for his trips and regularly joins Janice on her podcast HoneyJam.@davidsjeong on all platformsSupport the showAs a reminder, we record one episode a week in-person from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Katrina and Geoff talk about stone soup and the travels this story has gone on. This ATU 1548 tale might have started off as a story where a clever man does what he can to trick unsuspecting people out of their food and resources, but over time it has come to be a symbol of communities learning to come together in love to make sure that everybody has enough. Katrina and Geoff retell a couple stories that feature so called "clever men" who lie, cheat, and steal to illustrate what kind of company the story of Stone Soup kept in the ATU Index before launching into a retelling of this ubiquitous tale. 

What does tea have to do with human behaviour? A lot more than you might think.  On this epusoed, I'm exploring one of the world's most popular drinks and what we can learn from it.SummaryMy guest is Giles Oakley, a professional tea taster, entrepreneur, and long-time friend. Giles began his career at Tetley before co-founding Two Spoons Tea, a company dedicated to celebrating tea as the hero crop it is.Over the course of our conversation, Giles introduces me—and you—to the rich history and intricate science behind tea. From its origins in Camellia sinensis to the skill of blending, he reveals why tea is far more complex than we often think.Giles takes us behind the scenes of tea tasting and blending, offering fascinating insights into how colour, flavour, and texture are meticulously evaluated. We even do a live tea tasting during the episode! Along the way, Giles shares incredible stories, from the history of tea pillows to the traditions of tea production in Kenya and Darjeeling. His passion for elevating tea is contagious, and it shines through in the ethos of his company.Whether you're a casual tea drinker or a full-on enthusiast, this episode has something for you.Learn about the art of crafting consistent tea blends, the delicate balance of tradition and innovation, and the personal philosophy that drives Giles' business. And of course, don't forget to grab a cup of your favourite brew while you listen—it's the perfect pairing.Guest BiographyGiles Oakley is a professional tea taster and co-founder of Two Spoons Tea, a company devoted to celebrating tea as a hero crop.After starting his career at Tetley in 1998, Giles spent over 20 years in the tea industry, travelling the world and mastering the art of tea tasting and blending. With expertise honed in places like Kenya, India, and Malawi, Giles eventually decided to step away from corporate life and create his own tea brand.Two Spoons Tea focuses on high-quality, ethically sourced blends that honour the social and cultural importance of tea. Giles and his business partner Mark, are committed to using their tea-tasting expertise to provide customers with exceptional, sustainably sourced products.Their ethos revolves around making tea fun, accessible, and memorable while maintaining the highest standards of quality.AI Generated Timestamped Summary[00:00:00] Introduction to tea as a topic and Giles Oakley as the guest[00:01:00] Giles' journey into the tea trade and the importance of tea in daily life[00:03:00] Tea's global impact and its complex journey from bush to cup[00:06:00] How blending creates consistency in tea flavours[00:08:00] The art and science of tea tasting, including blindfolded tastings[00:11:00] Why tea is an underrated hero crop and its social significance[00:19:00] Starting Two Spoons Tea and building a company ethos[00:23:00] The difference between tea bags and tea pillows[00:27:00] Balancing tradition and innovation in the tea industry[00:32:00] Tea as a personal and cultural experience[00:43:00] Myths about tea, including caffeine content and hydration benefits[00:46:00] Ethical Tea Partnership and ensuring supply chain integrity[00:48:00] Giles' most memorable cups of teaLinksTwo Spoons Tea websiteTwo Spoons Tea InstagramEthical Tea PartnershipCamellia sinensis plantEpisodes of the show featuring Professor Charles Spence on Sensory Perception and Sensehacking

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Well, there we have it: international rugby is back. The self-proclaimed greatest rugby championship, the Six Nations, was back at the weekend, and guess what? We watched it! We watched it so hard we have comments that you can now listen to. Boy the internet aye...MindblowingGrab a beer and enjoy!Massive thank you to our sponsor for the episode the Hot Jams Band. Check them out.Online: www.hotjams.ieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HotJamsBandInstagram: @hotjamsband

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5 Episode 17 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode Spoons, Wheezy, and Gino dive headfirst into the wildly popular academic folkloric fantasy, Emily Wilde's Encylopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. Get ready for some serious fangirling over Wendell Bambleby—who somehow manages to be both a golden-haired prince AND a bad-boy dreamboat, and a main character who is nothing less than an inspiration to the hosts (and probably all women everywhere). From swooning to snarking, we can't help but gush, laugh, and go off about this enchanting, hilarious, and occasionally curmudgeonly cast of characters. You won't want to miss it!Skippers jump to 21:10 Pour yourself a cup of tea (or hot chocolate), raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Emily Wilde's Encylopaedia of Faeries!P.S. Don't forget to sign up for the Spring 2025 Writing Retreat! https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats/spring2025Support the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group and chat hub on Discord! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

This week's Visiting Critic is influencer, podcaster, presenter and entrepreneur - James Kavanagh. It being Trad Fest – we sent him to Kilkee to learn the spoons with Tommy Hayes – who has been at the forefront of traditional Irish music for over 30 years. So how did he get on?

4 Spoon-Saving Tips You Might Not Have Thought OfIn this episode we share 4 tips you might not have considered "spoon-saving" but we're here to tell you they definitely are. When it comes to saving spoons it's important to share your experiences with other chronic illness warriors so we can all make it out on top!Record your voice message for February's relationships episode. We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you won't miss future episodes!Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends hoping to share their personal experiences and learn from others. We are not medical experts. Please contact your health professionals before making any choices to change your medical plan.

Well, this family reunion sure isn't what anybody here was expecting. And what on earth could be happening in the mysterious depths of the Smith mansion's greenhouse? Safari Smith plays host to his terrible brother and nephew. Maud recognizes the signs of bad things to come. Ripper pulls out his apocalypse survival gear. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenflauten” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are by the fantastic Kevin MacLeod. Music: March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoons Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Professor Umlaut by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4243-professor-umlaut License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony” • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Gravity Falls brand or its owner The Walt Disney Company, nor with the Jumanji brand or its owner Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The Consumer Electronics Show for 2025 is behind us, yet the memories of tomorrow's tech remain. On deck for this CES recap are Popzara's Senior Tech Editor Herman Exum and techie noob Nate Evans to take listeners through this year's bits and bytes of what the future possibly holds for us. Sadly, while our favorite tech guest, Computer America's Ben Crossman may have been absent physically, but he was ever-present in spirit. While this year's extravaganza may have been more iterative than innovative, there was still plenty to see and chat about now that the (digital) dust has settled. AI may have dominated the showroom floor (and headlines), but that's not all! Crazy laptops, VR/AR headsets, faster monitors, stretchable screens, robot companions, cuddle bots, e-car updates, gaming handhelds, next-gen GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, cat accessories, salty spoons, and enough solar powered-goodness for everyone.

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A few years ago, the town of Anam in Southern Nigeria was known for all the wrong reasons: high levels of crime and knife and gun violence. A group of local women, known as 'ụmụadas', decided to take matters into their own hands and confronted criminals with... their kitchen spoons. BBC Igbo editor Adline Okere, who is an ụmụada herself, has the story. Plus, how Subagunam Kannan's passion for filming ants in his own house led him to make a viral video for BBC Tamil, and a train journey through Thailand and Laos with Thuong Le from BBC Vietnamese.Produced by Alice Gioia and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5 Episode 15 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode Spoons and Wheezy discuss cozy regency romance Merry Little Match by independent author Celine Rachelle. Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (an all-time and iconic pod-favorite) but taking place during Christmas, this story is positively bursting with holiday cheer and all the enemies-to-lovers vibes an Austen girlie could wish for. Skippers jump to 37:23Pour yourself a cup of tea (or wassail--however that's pronounced), raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Merry Little Match!Support the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group and chat hub on Discord! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

December at The Happier You community is all about gratitude! It's one of the first happiness tools I implemented, and it's simple, free, and life-changing. In this episode, I'm sharing a heartfelt story from Benjamin Hardy's book The Gap and The Gain that hit me right where I live. It's about focusing on what's missing instead of appreciating what's already there—and how gratitude can shift that perspective.I also introduce you to a powerful tool called mental subtraction—a research-backed technique to deepen your gratitude and boost your happiness. Plus, I open up about my own struggles with staying in “The Gain” and how I'm learning to embrace gratitude even when life doesn't go as planned.If you're ready to feel more joyful, even during life's challenges, this episode is for you.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The difference between living in “The Gap” vs. “The Gain”How gratitude strengthens your “happiness muscle”A simple mental subtraction exercise to boost gratitude and happinessWhy practicing gratitude doesn't mean settling for less or accepting unfairnessHow to appreciate the good in your life—even the smallest blessingsToday's Quote:"I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude." — Brené BrownResources Mentioned:The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan SullivanThe Mental Subtraction Exercise (science-backed gratitude technique)Your Challenge for the Week:Take the mental subtraction challenge: Think of one thing in your life that you take for granted and imagine life without it. Notice how this shifts your perspective and helps you appreciate the blessings you already have.Join the Conversation:How do you practice gratitude in your life?Have you ever noticed yourself getting stuck in “The Gap”?Share your thoughts and takeaways with me over on Facebook.Subscribe & Review:If you're enjoying The Happier You podcast, please subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and spread happiness even further.Stay Connected:Join the Happier You Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappieryouSign up for my free December Gratitude Challenge: https://thehappieryounet.kit.com/gratitude30Have you signed up for this year's December Gratitude Challenge yet? If not, now's the time!Every day in December, I'll send you a motivational email with quotes and tips to help you focus on the good and build a daily gratitude habit. It's quick, simple, and a powerful way to bring more joy into your life—especially during the busy holiday season.It's free, and you can join anytime! Sign up at https://thehappieryoune This December, give yourself the gift of gratitude—one of the few things you can control during the busy holiday season. The Happier You Gratitude Challenge is your chance to focus on the beauty and blessings in your life, no matter how chaotic the season gets.

The one idea that was REVOLUTIONARY in my marriage and parenting - how to not take behaviour personally, how to avoid conflict and resentment, how to let go of feeling like your partner is being lazy... and so much more.If you've ever felt like you're running on empty, or wonder why your kids hit a wall in the afternoons... tune into this episode of The Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast. I'm digging into Spoon Theory - a simple yet powerful way to understand and manage our energy and capacity.We'll talk about how you and your partner can support each other on those low-energy days, how to help your kids recognise their limits, and why this metaphor can make a big difference in your family's day-to-day life. If you've ever wished for a better way to explain why everyone needs a break sometimes, this one's for you!Psst! Looking for more tools to thrive as a parent?My self-paced online courses are here to help! From raising emotionally intelligent kids to decoding challenging behaviours, they're packed with practical strategies to make parenting easier.Courses include:Raising Emotionally Intelligent KidsDecoding and Defusing Challenging BehavioursSupporting Anxious and Sensitive KidsEFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques)From Reactive to Responsive Parenting (aka How to Stop Shouting at Your Kids)Right now they're a massive 50–89% off, so grab them while they're hot!Check them out on the Course page at www.stephaniepinto.com*** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are over 130,000 parents in the community!

The ultra-prolific author invites readers into her interior world in The Positions of Spoons; Anne Hawk discusses code switching and the cost of migration in her debut novel; Atwood Gibson Fiction Prize winner Sheung-King talks about his sophomore novel; and Corinna Chong on the undeniable charm of Who Will Run the Frog Hospital?

Our heroes each have their own reason for wanting to see Punxsutawney Phil torn down from his seat of power, but stopping him isn't going to be as easy as they thought. Geni goes shopping at Hot Topic. Ned (Ryerson) emphasizes the inevitability of death. Rossiter Roger experiences some deformation. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “I've Got Sixpence (Traditional)” The following songs are by the fantastic Kevin MacLeod. Music: March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoons Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Cuban Sandwich by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3570-cuban-sandwich License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Skeleton Dance” by Myuu • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with The Nightmare Before Christmas brand or its owner The Walt Disney Company, nor with the Groundhog Day brand or its owner Columbia Pictures.

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5 Episode 13 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode Spoons and Wheezy come to you (recorded) live from "Girl World" to discuss classic young adult novel The Outsiders, by master-of-her-craft S. E. Hinton. This coming-of-age novel has more than earned its spot in middle and high school reading curriculums, and may just be begging to take up residence on your TBR list this year.  With what we are going to call "thought-provoking interruptions" from Wheezy's tiny dragonslayer (assuming those thoughts are about the importance of hiring babysitters), Ash and Kendall find plenty to talk, laugh, and cry about in this discussion of one of the best pieces of classic literature your high school syllabus has to offer.Skippers jump to 19:00Pour yourself a cup of chocolate milk, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of The Outsiders!Support the showFind this episode's book and more by shopping at https://bookshop.org/shop/storysirensstudio to support the club AND local bookstores!Visit us at storysirensstudio.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclub.Check out sister podcast The Scripturient Society for writers and join our writing group and chat hub on Discord! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)Find Space Aliens, Southerners, and Saving the World by Ash Leigh O'Rourke on Amazon.

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Today's episode offers a quick lesson learned from my daughter's Physical Conditioning coach, helping to prove once again that athletes have much to teach us musicians about practice. Check out the complete shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode190

Kate Wolf speaks to the author Deborah Levy about her new book, a collection of essays called The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies. The piece collected here cite Levy's early influences from French writers like Colette, Simone de Beauvoir and Marguerite Duras to JG Ballard and Anna Quinn. The collection also moves through snippets of Levy's life: her relationship to her mother, her youth in dreary London, her abiding interest in surrealism and psychoanalysis, the way inspiration strikes and then takes shape for her novels, and the sensual and aesthetic pleasures of food and nature. In her review of the book for LARB, Grace Linden writes: “It is evident to everyone who reads Levy that language is her plaything….her words are lit from within.” Also, Emily Witt, author of Health and Safety: A Breakdown. returns to recommend A Song for the River by Philip Connors.

We get more of your funny, but endearing, Nan Things, Producer Amy has been digging out some dodgy Greg archives and there's a crime fighting Emu in Malmesbury.

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating watermelon properly, behaving while bowling, throwing spoons on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.com EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: Watermelon A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Bowling QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to make guests pay for dinner at a wedding reception? What can I do about a homeowner who bothers me while I'm trying to install their cabinetry? VENT OR REPENT: Children at dog parks, Throwing things on airplanes CORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for joining us in Washington, DC THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW Watermelon scene in "Dirty Dancing" Erin Jackson holds grudges YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO... Support our show through Patreon Subscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts Call, text, or email us your questions Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Visit our official website Sign up for our newsletter Buy some fabulous official merchandise CREDITS Hosts: Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema Producer & Editor: Nick Leighton Theme Music: Rob Paravonian ADVERTISE ON OUR SHOW Click here for details TRANSCRIPT Episode 236 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices