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Gaslit streets, shadowy crimes, and killers who vanished without a trace — these haunting Victorian-era murders remain unsolved more than a century later.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: The fog-shrouded streets of Victorian England – where gaslit alleys concealed dark secrets and justice often remained elusive. From the gruesome "Shakespeare" murder that had London wondering if Jack the Ripper had crossed the Atlantic, to dismembered bodies scattered along the Thames, to high society poisonings that scandalized the nation, the Boxing Day slaughter of the Murphy siblings, the Christmas Eve killing of actress Harriet Buswell, the strange death of Charles Bravo that exposed a scandalous love triangle, and more. In an era of rudimentary forensics and primitive police work, these murderers vanished into history, leaving behind only questions and theories. These crimes from the 1800s remain unsolved today – just as they were over a century ago.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and East River Shadows” (Short Story Lead-In)00:07:15.256 = Show Open00:10:36.687 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 100:25:14.532 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 200:39:17.189 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 300:50:37.114 = THE THAMES TORSO MURDERS: Victorian London's Forgotten Serial Killer01:13:31.020 = THE BALHAM MYSTERY: The Inexplicable Poisoning of Charles Bravo01:35:48.075 = BLOOD ON BOXING DAY: The Gatton Murders01:47:56.775 = THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF MADELEINE SMITH; Love, Poison, and Mystery02:01:50.405 = BRADFORD BUTCHERY: The Tragic Case of John Gill02:19:09.778 = THE GRIMWOOD MURDER: The Real-Life Crime Behind Oliver Twist's Darkest Scene02:34:00.843 = CHRISTMAS MURDER OF A FORGOTTEN ACTRESS: The Case of Harriet Busman02:49:39.560 = THE PIMLICO POISONINGS: Marriage, Minister, Murder, and Mystery02:59:58.344 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…(Includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UnsolvedVictorian BOOK: “Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper — Case Closed" (2002) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3Y51BslBOOK: "Chasing the Ripper" (2014) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3GaZuNs

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our new weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community!This week, we cover: an iPad found on the Thames has got some stories to tell, new details about the sinking of the Titanic, a de-extinction group puts their focus on the dire wolf, a mystery unfolding around two people found in the back of a moving truck, and how bad planning made one man's funeral a flop.See you next Friday for more Spooky Gay Bullsh!t!Join the Secret Society That Doesn't Suck for exclusive weekly mini episodes, livestreams, and a whole lot more! patreon.com/thatsspookyGet into our new apparel store and the rest of our merch! thatsspooky.com/storeCheck out our website for show notes, photos, and more at thatsspooky.comFollow us on Instagram for photos from today's episode and all the memes @thatsspookypodWe're on Twitter! Follow us at @thatsspookypodDon't forget to send your spooky gay B.S. to thatsspookypod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elif Shafak's award-winning novels are celebrated globally. Her work has been translated into 58 languages, and her latest, There Are Rivers in the Sky, is a testament to the power of storytelling across borders and cultures. This is an epic story of interconnection. Spanning ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary London, Shafak charts the lifespan of a raindrop, as it is consumed, subsumed and transformed across continents and centuries. This sweeping narrative is anchored by the lives of three characters, all of whom live on the banks of the Thames or the Tigris. Their lives are all touched by the Epic of Gilgamesh, a poem written during the late second millennium BC. In April 2025 Shafak was be joined by historian Peter Frankopan on the Intelligence Squared stage. In his acclaimed The Earth Transformed, Frankopan explores how the natural environment has shaped the development and demise of civilisations across time. Here he joined Shafak to shed light on the history of ancient Mesopotamia and the weaving of epic narratives across time and place. ------ If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Princess Alice Disaster, as well as why passenger counts are so important, that there's a reason for lifeboats, and that the Thames has always been as gross as you thought. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Geri Walton blog post 2021 Prisoners of Eternity blog post 2021 Royal Museums Greenwich article by Stawell Heard 2020 The British Newspaper Archive article by Rose Staveley-Wadham 2020 Londonist article by Angela Jean Young 2020 The Ministry of History blog post 2019 Greenwich Industrial History post by Fred Bishop 2019 Songs from the Age of Steam 2018 BBC News article by Alice Evans 2014 East London History article by Malcolm Oakley Bow Creek to Anatahan article Layers of London article by Margaret Chan London Remembers Medium post by Rae Gellel Military History Fandom article Wikipedia Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Go check out our friend Dawn over at the Scottish Murders podcast on the Darkcast Network. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Science Kits to Strategy Games: The Story Behind Thames & Cosmos with Andy Quartin and Ted McGuire Ted McGuire (President) and Andy Quartin (CEO) of Thames and Kosmos What if playing games could make you smarter, more creative, and a better collaborator? In this special Toy Fair 2025 episode, I sit down with Andy Quartin and Ted McGuire from Thames & Kosmos to explore how board games do more than entertain—they teach critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience. We discuss what makes a game truly great, how the industry is evolving, and why games like John Cooper and Kory Heath's The Gang are changing the way we think about strategy and cooperation. Whether you're a game designer, a lifelong player, or just curious about the creative magic behind the scenes, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Tune in for a fascinating look at the power of play! https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-quartin-65a79975/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thames-&-kosmos/posts/?feedView=all https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-mcguire-5026954/   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg Submit a Play to the Your Creative Table Read Podcast Series One Minute Movies A Close Shave Career Suicide Diz Wit   Flip Your Inner Script to Stop Negative Thoughts From Ruining Your Day.   This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Are you getting anything out of the show? I'd love it if you would buy me a coffee.   Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |      

A six-year criminal case is cracked thanks to data recovered from a SIM card in an iPad found in the Thames. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea dive into that story before looking at Severance Season 2, its layered storytelling, and expectations for Season 3. Other topics include Apple Original Films' latest project, the fate of Ronald D. Moore's sci-fi series, and the surprising benefits of using solid colors for desktop focus and organization.  MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and jin the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:11 Introduction to MacVoices00:27 iPad in the Thames Investigation06:40 Severance Season 2 Discussion15:21 Apple Original Films News18:13 Ronald D. Moore's Project Update20:52 Desktop Color for Focus27:35 Unique Desktop Organization Techniques Links: If you try to kill somebody, don't throw your iPad in the river afterwards https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/25/if-you-try-to-kill-somebody-dont-throw-your-ipad-in-the-river-afterwards Hit Apple TV+ drama Severance officially renewed for season threehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/03/21/severance-renewed-season-three-apple-tv/ UFO-disclosure project from Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer landing at Apple TV+ UFO-disclosure projecthttps://appleworld.today/2025/03/ufo-disclosure-project-from-joseph-kosinski-jerry-bruckheimer-landing-at-apple-tv/ The Surprisingly Simple Mac Desktop Hack That Boosted My Focushttps://eshop.macsales.com/blog/97176-the-surprisingly-simple-mac-desktop-hack-that-boosted-my-focus/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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A six-year criminal case is cracked thanks to data recovered from a SIM card in an iPad found in the Thames. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea dive into that story before looking at Severance Season 2, its layered storytelling, and expectations for Season 3. Other topics include Apple Original Films' latest project, the fate of Ronald D. Moore's sci-fi series, and the surprising benefits of using solid colors for desktop focus and organization.  MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, our latest benefit for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and jin the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:11 Introduction to MacVoices 00:27 iPad in the Thames Investigation 06:40 Severance Season 2 Discussion 15:21 Apple Original Films News 18:13 Ronald D. Moore's Project Update 20:52 Desktop Color for Focus 27:35 Unique Desktop Organization Techniques Links: If you try to kill somebody, don't throw your iPad in the river afterwards https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/25/if-you-try-to-kill-somebody-dont-throw-your-ipad-in-the-river-afterwards Hit Apple TV+ drama Severance officially renewed for season three https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/21/severance-renewed-season-three-apple-tv/ UFO-disclosure project from Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer landing at Apple TV+ UFO-disclosure project https://appleworld.today/2025/03/ufo-disclosure-project-from-joseph-kosinski-jerry-bruckheimer-landing-at-apple-tv/ The Surprisingly Simple Mac Desktop Hack That Boosted My Focus https://eshop.macsales.com/blog/97176-the-surprisingly-simple-mac-desktop-hack-that-boosted-my-focus/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

On this MADM, Brittany Thames is sharing about her family's experience surviving a tornado that struck her Tennessee community. Listen & share. Sponsor: The SIMRP

Last Wednesday night, when an EF-3 tornado came through Selmer, Tennessee, Brittany Thames and her four daughters made it to the laundry room of their second story apartment for safety. Thankfully, they survived! Tonight, Brittany will be sharing her family's story and how you can help others in McNairy County. You will also hear an encore presentation of my interview with Darryl Worley of The Darryl Worley Foundation as he shares what his foundation is doing to support this community.

Getting bogged down in treasures of the Thames.

This episode is the second in our new panel discussion series People of the Thames on Talk of the Thames, where we explore how different communities work, create, and engage with the river. Hosted by Chloe Russell, this series brings together experts, storytellers, and practitioners whose lives and work are directly tied to the Thames.In this panel, recorded aboard the working Theatreship in Canary Wharf, we explore the rich cultural and emotional connections people form with the Thames through art, music, history, and heritage. This is a conversation about creativity, community, and the personal stories that flow through the river's current.

Nancy Thames, a lifelong contactee, shares her mind-bending experiences and the downloads she's received from inter-dimensional beings. Nancy opens up about what it means to come to Earth from a higher frequency, how our 3D reality is an intentional, dense construct for soul growth, and why many of us have chosen to be here during this pivotal time of ascension.She breaks down the difference between contactees and abductees, the illusions surrounding galactic federations, and how fear has been weaponized to slow humanity's evolution. We dive into concepts like soul contracts, kundalini awakenings, reincarnation, and the mysterious dying race called the Archons.In this episode we explore: What it means to incarnate from a higher dimensionWhy Earth is one of the hardest places to beThe difference between interdimensional contact and abductionHow fear distorts our perception of contactSoul contracts, reincarnation, and soul recyclingThe myth of the Galactic Federation and alien warsWhy humanity is the true disclosureThe role of the Archons in Earth's dense frequencyWhat extraterrestrials have to say about karma and deathWhere to find Nancy; https://timefordisclosure.com/Send us a textSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFOLLOW US: TikTok - @shiftingdimensions444 Instagram - @shiftingdimensions_podDISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.

With the Italian Campaign put to bed, veteran Gerald Mauro writes home sharing some experiences and encounters that he had, once more giving an inside view of what happened during the Second World War. CREDITS & LINKS MUSIC COURTESY OF: Bobby Mackey “Johanna” WEEKLY CITY SHOUT OUTS: Kingston upon Thames, England Dunlap, Tennessee Estrablin, France Columbus, Ohio Gold Coast, Australia Geffen, Netherlands COVER PHOTO: This image is from the personal collection of my Grandfather, Gerald Mauro. VOICE OVER SHOUT OUTS:

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Unprecedented Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Priority pathogens UK draws up new disease threat watch list Spring Statement Potentially unpalatable trade offs loom for Labour How an iPad under the Thames solved museum thieves murder plot Glowing spiral in UK sky believed to be caused by SpaceX launch Trumps national security teams chat app leak stuns Washington Kemps ridley sea turtle stranded in Wales after Donald Trump aid freeze Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent is approved Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Glowing spiral in UK sky believed to be caused by SpaceX launch Spring Statement Potentially unpalatable trade offs loom for Labour How an iPad under the Thames solved museum thieves murder plot Kemps ridley sea turtle stranded in Wales after Donald Trump aid freeze Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent is approved Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Unprecedented Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists Priority pathogens UK draws up new disease threat watch list Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India Trumps national security teams chat app leak stuns Washington

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv How an iPad under the Thames solved museum thieves murder plot Glowing spiral in UK sky believed to be caused by SpaceX launch Priority pathogens UK draws up new disease threat watch list Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent is approved Trumps national security teams chat app leak stuns Washington Spring Statement Potentially unpalatable trade offs loom for Labour Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Unprecedented Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists Kemps ridley sea turtle stranded in Wales after Donald Trump aid freeze

Marc Brunel's visionary under-water tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping finally opened to the public on 25th March, 1843. It had taken 18 years to build, and was massively over-budget, but was the first tunnel successfully created under a navigable river anywhere in the world. Its construction had cost lives, caused controversy and changed the way tunnels would be built forever. But it soon became notorious as a gangway frequented by pickpockets and prostitutes. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why Brunel had to build a vertical tunnel before embarking upon his horizontal one; tot up its takings as an enormously popular tourist attraction; and explain how the injuries sustained by Isambard Kingdom Brunel during its construction lead directly to his even more famous architectural masterpieces…  Further Reading: • ‘The Opening Of The Thames Tunnel' (SS Great Britain Blog Brunel, 2021): https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/the-opening-of-the-thames-tunnel/ • ‘Open again after 145 years, the eighth wonder of the world' (The Independent, 2010): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/open-again-after-145-years-the-eighth-wonder-of-the-world-1920723.html • ‘The Thames Tunnel Archive - Part 5/5' (Brunel Museum London, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HADkw-laAM This episode originally aired in 2022 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Labour has been accused of turning a ‘blind eye to slavery' over solar panels made in China. Nick speaks to Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook. MPs are set to receive an inflation-busting 2.8 per cent pay rise taking their wages to almost £94,000. Olympic rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave is joining conservationists in a call for urgent action on pollution in the Thames. Sir Steve joins Nick live. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show podcast.

Today in 1843, the opening of the Thames Tunnel in London, the first tunnel of its kind and one inspired by a mollusc known as a shipworm. Plus: today in 2024, a story from Cheshire Live about a woman who came to the local animal hospital with a baby hedgehog in need of rescuing. Or at least that's what she thought. The Epic Struggle to Tunnel Under the Thames (Smithsonian)Woman mistakes bobble for baby hedgehog and rushes it to Cheshire animal hospital (Cheshire Live)We think you'll really dig backing our show on Patreon

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hudson Thames over Zoom video!Prolific songwriter, performer, and actor Hudson Thames has shared his soul-soothing debut album BAMBINO, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide via Loaded Dice Entertainment. The album is laced with moody pop anthems, deeply emotional ballads, and genuinely timeless songwriting, paying homage to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney. It features standout tracks “Wrong,” “Cold Summer,” “Weight” (feat. Kelsey Karter) and “Man of the World,” which features Jamie Cullum and was produced by Stephan Moccio (The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus). “BAMBINO is an Italian term of endearment that means ‘Baby' or ‘Little One.'  My dad remarried when I was twelve to a big Sicilian clan and my family grew by about a thousand people overnight,” says Thames. “As I floated through family functions and dinner parties, the term Bambino was assigned to me and I always felt that it was really sweet. This album is so coming of age for me. It's been whittled down over the last two years to highlight the most important moments of growth and learning during the most challenging but important time in my life. As I figure out my place in the world as a man, it feels like the right time to relinquish the title of ‘Bambino' and give it MY baby; This body of work.”A product of a honkey-tonk piano player father, Rat Pack Vegas performers, and a crew of skate rats from The San Fernando Valley, Hudson's pop sensibility has old school roots. Hudson first saw radio success with his first single, “How I Want Ya” feat. Hailee Steinfeld, and “Drive it Like You Stole it,” which led to performances on The Today Show, The Radio Disney Music Awards, as well as dozens of featured TV and film placements. When Hudson isn't busy playing music, he can be found sharing his talents on-screen. Bursting onto the stage at only 13 years old, Hudson's acting career began with roles in Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Browns' 13 the Musical alongside Ariana Grande, Distracted with Rita Wilson, and Falsetto's with Jason Alexander. He also has landed roles on acclaimed shows like The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Mad Men, to name a few. Currently, Thames is starring in Disney+'s new animated Spider-Man series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, as Peter Parker's voice.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #HudsonThames #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

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Gavin meets Rose near the Thames to negotiate. Follow the link below to join Gabby Lane on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X, or to buy her audiobooks, kindles and paperbacks on Audible and Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gabbylanespy

Why, in the 1850s, was the excrement of thousands of people being deposited straight into the Thames? How lethal were Victorian London's cholera outbreaks? And why is Joseph Bazalgette one of the most heroic figures in London's history? Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Rosemary Ashton answers the most pressing questions on an infamous pollution event caused by soaring temperatures and huge amounts of human waste. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 359 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography. Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is now on sale. © Grant Scott 2025

International bestselling author, essayist and activist - Elif Shafak - joins Simon and Matt for a chat about her novel, 'There Are Rivers In The Sky' She talks about her inspirations for this epic tale, why she writes with history in mind and who she is writing for. Here's more on the book: In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. When his brilliant memory earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, the world opens up far beyond the slums and across the seas. In 2014 in Turkey, Narin, a Yazidi girl living by the River Tigris, waits to be baptized. The ceremony is cruelly interrupted, and soon she and her grandmother must journey across war-torn lands in the hope of reaching the sacred valley of their people. In 2018 in London, broken-hearted Zaleekhah, a hydrologist, moves to a houseboat on the Thames to escape the wreckage of her marriage – until an unexpected connection to her homeland changes everything. A dazzling feat of storytelling from one of the greatest writers of our time, one that spans centuries and continents, this is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers and three remarkable lives – all connected by a single drop of water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artists Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser explore the complex weave of histories and myths around Britain's imperial salt monopoly in India. Paul Waters joins them as they create an open-air installation at the Somerset House gallery in London, paired with a poignant indoor exhibition occupying spaces formerly used to administer Britain's colonial-era salt tax. The 80 metre long fabric installation is to replicate the Inland Customs Line, a monumental 2,500 mile long hedge across India, created by Britain in the 1800s, to enforce salt taxation. This reinterpretation draws on cotton printed with botanical dyes from the hedge's original plants, to highlight the human and ecological cost of colonial extraction. Himali and David aren't just creating one exhibition in one location. They are also creating a parallel installation further along the river Thames, at the Tate Britain art gallery and we'll be following them as they work across both sites.

On the tabletop, us four oldies take to the battlefield with the deeply strategic and surprisingly accessible Battalion: War of the Ancients from Osprey Games, and dive beneath the waves in Pacifica from Thames & Kosmos. Meanwhile, in the courtroom, we take a look at Capcom's shockingly generous compilation Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and then pronounce judgment on Marvel's latest, Captain America: Brave New World. All that, and getting some paint on the brush, on Ep219. 00:13 - A PVA glue subscription?! 07:35 - Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy 20:18 - Painting miniatures 23:23 - Battalion: War of the Ancients 40:05 - Pacifica 46:39 - Captain America: Brave New World On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 10 The End of the Islander, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Holmes, Watson, and Officer Athelney Jones head to the Thames and board a police boat. Holmes instructs the men to remove anything that indicates that the boat could be the police, and they make their way down the river to the shipyard. Holmes explains that the previous day, he went down to the shipyard and talked with the men who worked there, and suddenly, the man Smith, walked in shouting that he needed his ship ready for that evening. Holmes followed the man for a little, and when that proved unsuccessful, he went back to the shipyard where he found one of his street men hovering around. He informed the child to wave a white flag if the boat leaves the yard. The men lie in wait for a little bit, and then see the white flag waving and the Aurora leaving the shipyard. Holmes directs the ship to go as fast as they can get her to go, and they race after the Aurora. They very slowly gain on the Aurora, and little by little they make out the bodies and then faces of the men on board. A Tug separates the ships again, but Holmes and the police are on the chase and slowly gain on the Aurora again. Suddenly, the little Pigmy man jumps out and raises his blowpipe and Holmes and Watson. They pull out their pistols and fire at the man, felling him into the river. As they pull alongside the Aurora, Smith forces the boat into the marshes, and Small jumps off, getting his leg stuck in the mud, allowing the police to capture him, and get the treasure chest.

MUSIC Sammy Hagar has posted a video on Instagram of him with Paul Rodgers hanging out in Southern California. He captioned it with, "Paul Rodgers had as much influence on my singing as any singer of my time... Congratulations on [Bad Company making] the Rock Hall ballot ... without a doubt a winner. Free [the band Rodgers was in before Bad Company] also one of my favorite bands." I feel like I haven't heard much about Ne-Yo lately.  Maybe that's because he's busy with his FOUR GIRLFRIENDS. Ne-Yo took to Instagram to introduce the four women he's in a polyamorous relationship with . . . whom he calls his "Pyramid".   Jelly Roll rocks Daisy Dukes in a new commercial for Zevia. The Zevia collab makes sense.  Jelly has been outspoken about his weight loss journey, and making healthier choices for his body.  Zevia soda has no sugar, and uses stevia leaf extract for its sweetener.  And the ad is self-aware   Doechii is Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year.   An official Iron Maiden book celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History, will be published this fall by Thames & Hudson.   TV Wendy Williams was hospitalized on Monday after dropping a distress note reading, “Help! Wendy!!”   Max is sending Conan O'Brien on a few more trips. The streamer has ordered a third season of O'Brien's travelogue series Conan O'Brien Must Go.   Eric Stonestreet has signed on to the Showtime series, Dexter: Resurrection.    Amazon has canceled the "Cruel Intentions" series after one season.   The first guests on "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" will include Michael Keaton, Joan Baez, Fred Armisen, and Cypress Hill.  The show debuts tomorrow night on Netflix.   MISC After several hours of outages on Monday, Elon Musk explained on X that the platform experienced a "massive cyberattack." He wrote, “There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against

Helena Echlin has written for numerous publications on both sides of the Atlantic, including The Guardian and The Times. She taught for years at Stanford University and has recently returned to the United Kingdom, where she now teaches fiction writing for Oxford University's Department of Continuing Education. Clever Little Thing is her first psychological thriller. On today's show, Helena and Annmarie discuss the judgmentalness of parenting, the chaos of plotting a novel, and how a daily jump into the Thames – rain or shine – can work wonders for your health.  Episode Sponsors Gramercy Books – A locally-owned, independently-minded neighborhood bookstore located in the heart of Bexley, Ohio. Our philosophy at Gramercy Books is simple: we're about inspiration and discovery, community and adventure. We connect readers and writers with books they love, and host special events and ongoing visits by authors, poets and songwriters who provoke conversation. Stop by or shop online at gramercybooksbexley.com. Ashland University Low-Res MFA – Expand your writing practice and refine your craft within the supportive community of Ashland University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Our accomplished faculty will help you find your voice and complete your degree at your own pace. Learn more and enroll today at ashland.edu.   Authors and Titles Mentioned in This Episode: Clever Little Thing, by Helena Echlin Annie Bot, by Sierra Greer The School for Good Mothers, by Jessamine Chan Follow Helena Echlin: Instagram: @helenaechlin Twitter: @Helenaechlin helenaechlin.com Photo Credit: Charlotte Knee Photography **Writing Workshops and Wish Fulfillment:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing abroad, consider joining Annmarie and co-leader Athena Dixon for a writing retreat in Italy in September, 2025. You can travel to a beautiful place, meet other wise women, and write your own stories. We'd love to help you make your wishes come true.  As of this moment, we only have 2 spots left. This will sell out. Act now and join us! Or for women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, message Annmarie to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

«Water remembers. It is humans who forget.»A droplet of water finds its way from ancient Mesopotamia to a street urchin in 1840's London and on to a Yazidi family in present day Iraq. Three people's lives and destinies are connected by two rivers – the Thames and the Tigris – and the water which flows through them.In the novel There Are Rivers in the Sky, Elif Shafak weaves together lost empires, colonial plunder, modern conflicts, and the study of water in a plot stretching from ancient time to the present. With thrill, humour and evocative language, There Are Rivers in the Sky is both enthralling and fascinating, and has been lauded by authors such as Ian McEwan, Arundhati Roy and Mary Beard.Turkish-British Elif Shafak is one of the world's foremost writers of historical fiction. Through her fourteen novels, she has explored cultural tensions and socioeconomic inequalities between East and West in historical and contemporary settings. She has also been an active champion of the freedom of speech and of human rights, particularly women's rights, an activism evident in both her fiction and non-fiction. She lives in London in self-imposed exile, after past and continuing threats in Turkey against her work as an author.At the House of Literature, Shafak meets author and journalist Marte Spurkland for a conversation on time, cultural conflicts, and the memory of water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A common sight on the Thames coast in summer, I was intrigued about the history of the Thames barge. What started off as a simple chat with Brian Denny, ended up as a quest into the deepest wilds of the Essex coast in search of giants, Jack the Ripper and the skeletons of long forgotten Victorian barges.

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 8 A Break in the Chain, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Watson wakes up from his sleep, and Holmes informs him that Wiggins and his fellow street urchins found no sign of the Aurora on the Thames. Watson suggests a few ideas to Holmes about where the boat could be, but Holmes has thought about them all. The only thing that they can do is wait and hope that more news comes for them throughout the day. Watson leaves Holmes at home and goes to see Miss Morstan to tell her of their developments.When he gets home, Holmes is in his room, and their Landlord tells him that Holmes has done nothing but pace back and forth the whole afternoon. Throughout the whole night Holmes paces around the room, and during the following day Holmes spends his time mixing chemicals together. The next morning Watson is startled when he wakes to see Holmes at his bedside dressed in a sailors jacket. Holmes says that Watson is to take over the Baker Street Office while he is out. Watson tries to distract himself throughout the day, but he struggles to think of anything but the case. Suddenly the detective Anthenly Jones arrives and says that Holmes told him to come. The two exchange some small talk, and then hear a knock at the door and an old wheezing breath. An old man enters the room asking for Sherlock Holmes. The man says that he can only talk to Holmes but that he has information about the case. The two men stop the old man from leaving and tell him to wait for Holmes to come back. After a few more minutes small talk, Holmes reveals himself to be disguised at the old man. and says that they will capture the men tonight. SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Some secrets hide in plain sight. Others are stolen in the dead of night… Flora Maguire has everything she could wish for—a beautiful Belgravia home, a devoted husband, and baby Arthur to dote on.... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Jane McDowell

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 8 The Baker Street Irregulars, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Recovering from their fit of laughter, Holmes and Watson take Toby back to the place where he hesitated so they can follow the other sent. Toby leads them to a jetty on the Thames where the trail fades away, leading the men to conclude that the villains escaped by boat. At that instant, the door to the boat rental home opens and a little boy runs out, followed by his mother. Holmes stops the child before he can run off, and asks the woman a few questions about renting a steam boat. The lady informs him that her husband has gone off in it, and she is a little worried, as he normally would have taken a different ship. She also lets out that he went off with a Wooden-legged man... Holmes asks a few more questions about this Wooden-legged man, and the boat they left in. As they leave, Holmes send a telegram to "The Baker Street Irregulars," the group of street rats that he employs to gather information. At home, they eat breakfast and read through the newspaper, where they find an article, praising the detective work of Athelney Jones. When the group of street rats arrive, Holmes tells them that they need to go down the river, looking for a steam ship called the "Aurora," and when they find it, they should come to him. Following this, Holmes plays Watson to sleep on his Violin. SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Thomas Love Peacock didn't want to write novels, at least not in the form they had taken in the first half of the 19th century. In Crotchet Castle he rejects the expectation that novelists should reveal the interiority of their characters, instead favouring the testing of opinions and ideas. His ‘novel of talk', published in 1831, appears largely like a playscript in which disparate characters assemble for a house party next to the Thames before heading up the river to Wales. Their debates cover, among other things, the Captain Swing riots of 1830, the mass dissemination of knowledge, the emerging philosophy of utilitarianism and the relative merits of medieval and contemporary values.In this extended extract from 'Novel Approaches', a Close Readings series from the LRB, Clare Bucknell is joined by Freya Johnston and Thomas Keymer to discuss where the book came from and its use of ‘sociable argument' to offer up-to-date commentary on the economic and political turmoil of its time.To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrnaIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsnaSponsored links: Use the code ‘LRB' to get £150 off Serious Readers lights here: https://www.seriousreaders.com/lrbSee A Knock on the Roof at the Royal Court Theatre: https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/a-knock-on-the-roof/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolas Brembre was mayor. Again. His political opponents were jailed. He had the ear of the King. All seemed to be going well for the wool merchant, turned politician. But down the river Thames, in Westminster, national events began spiralling out of control and the young king and Parliament seemed to be on a collision course. Trying their best to navigate this unexpected twist was London, and the Mayor had to find the correct approach to take. A country gripped with fear of invasion is the backdrop of an episode that will lead to the destruction of a certain book…

It's not all roses and castles as they say! This is a whole side of boating that I don't think I've ever talked about. River rage – disagreements and arguments that often occur when waterways users lose their cool after a long day living the good life! A boater's £4,000 fine for disrupting a rowing regatta was the subject of a radio phone in that I took part in recently. So, in this episode I share some true stories of my own experiences from the rivers Thames, Weaver and Ouse.Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Thomas Love Peacock didn't want to write novels, at least not in the form they had taken in the first half of the 19th century. In Crotchet Castle he rejects the expectation that novelists should reveal the interiority of their characters, instead favouring the testing of opinions and ideas. His ‘novel of talk', published in 1831, appears largely like a playscript in which disparate characters assemble for a house party next to the Thames before heading up the river to Wales. Their debates cover, among other things, the Captain Swing riots of 1830, the mass dissemination of knowledge, the emerging philosophy of utilitarianism and the relative merits of medieval and contemporary values. In this episode Clare is joined by Freya Johnston and Thomas Keymer to discuss where the book came from and its use of ‘sociable argument' to offer up-to-date commentary on the economic and political turmoil of its time.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrnaIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsnaRead more in the LRB:Thomas Keymer on Peacockhttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v40/n03/thomas-keymer/bring-some-madeiraPaul Foot: The not-so-great Reform Acthttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v26/n09/paul-foot/shoy-hoys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Synopsis On the popular NPR quiz show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, there is a segment called “Bluff the Listener” where three outlandish news stories are read to a contestant, who then has to guess which one is true. So, for the voice of Bill Kurtis on your home answering machine, which of these really happened in London on today's date in 1732:a) George Frideric Handel got into a sword fight with his Southbank wigmaker, screaming at the poor man, “Donnervetter! In dis vig I luk like ein Pomeranian hund!”b) Handel's especially smooth trip across the Thames to buy said wig provided the inspiration for his famous Water Music, orc) as part of his 47th birthday celebration, choir boys from the Chapel Royal sang and acted in a staged performance of Handel's sacred oratorio Esther in the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand.If you guessed “C” you would be correct. Extra points if you knew that this would be the only staged performance of any of Handel sacred oratorios before the twentieth century, and that in Handel's day there was a ban on presenting staged biblical dramas in public theaters — but not, apparently, in pubs.Music Played in Today's ProgramGeorge Friedrich Handel (1835-1921): Overture from Esther (1732 version); London Handel Orchestra; Laurence Cummings, conductor; SOMM CD-2389

The new Trump administration has continued its assault on the norms of political activity by appeasing Putin and Russia over the war in Ukraine.Representatives of the USA and Russia are meeting in Saudi Arabia but there's no place for Zelensky. Meanwhile the USA has made a bid to "buy" Ukraine's rare earth minerals.What does this tell you about Trump's foreign policy? is there any more to it than an admiration for so called strong men and a desire to extend economic colonialism?Meanwhile Vice President JD Vance in a speech in Munich lambasted the European liberal democracies claiming that they were in retreat from their most fundamental values, and that this ,not China or Russia, was the true threat to Europe.This was echoed by Kemi Badenoch, hard on the heels of the mutually shameful exchange on Palestinian refugees at PMQs with Starmer, in a another speech given at the ARC -Alliance for Responsible Citizenship- conference in London. She clearly played the anti-immigration culture wars card. Not to be left out UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting was quick to concur with Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain that immigration  was a key factor in pressures on the NHS. Are we seeing the ground that the next UK General Election being fought on laid out in front of us as both Labour and the Tories seek to see off Reform?Streeting has mad no secret of his intention to expand private involvement in the English health system this while privatised Thames water staggers from crisis to financial crisis.Brewdog's James Watt has announced his intention to start up a "Shadow UK DOGE" mimicking Musk's cost cutting regime in the USA. How practical are Watt's ideas? Has he completely misread the reality behind the rhetoric in the States?We also discuss David Tennant's BAFTA kilted singing exploits plus the other usual other meanderings.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUr8QyTCph8The Brewdog forest and Parkswatch https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2024/02/14/brewdogs-lost-forest-at-kinrara-lost-trees-lost-carbon-and-lost-finances/ ★ Support this podcast ★

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Archaeologists uncover Silla Kingdom palace site, revealing royal structures and advanced engineering (details) Ancient skeletons found in the Thames may indicate Bronze and Iron Age conflicts (details) Study uncovers complex genetic origins of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral groups (details) (details) 2,000-year-old ancient tombs discovered in Colombia by local waffle chain (details) (details)

In this special conversation Grant Scott speaks with photographers and founders of The Farringdon Print Shop, Jake Chessum, James Dimmock and Chris Floyd, to reflect on editorial photography in the 90s and creating a platform to monetize their joint archives. Jake Chessum's timeless and engaging celebrity portraits have appeared in many prestigious publications and the range of celebrities he has been commissioned to photograph span the worlds of film, politics, sports and music. Born in Croydon, South London, Chessum studied at St. Martin's School of Art and after graduating began his photography career in London, where his first commission was for Elle magazine before he started working for The Face beginning an enduring relationship with the title. In 1999 he moved permanently to NYC where he continues to live. Jake has published two books: The New York Look Book in association with New York Magazine (2007), and a self published book: Rubbish (2009). www.jakechessum.com Instagram: @jakechessum James Dimmock completed a degree in at Wolverhampton Polytechnic, and the following week moved to London looking for work. Weeks turned into months. Standing outside Metro Studios in Farringdon dejected. Along came a perky photographer and asks him what's up? The photographer was Jake Chessum who listened to Dimmock's story and gave him the name and number of the owner of a studio and said to mention him. James began his career shooting for British style magazines The Face and iD and began to work in the US photographing Moby and Bono for the cover of Spin magazine. This was swiftly followed by Metallica, Radiohead, and AC/DC for Rolling Stone. When the US work offers piled up James relocated and he now lives in the U.S. with his wife, and their two daughters. www.jamesdimmock.com Chris Floyd is a British photographer born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. He moved to London in 1990 to pursue a career in photography having completed a BTec Photography course. In 1994, he started working for Loaded magazine as well as The Face and Dazed & Confused and his photography became associated with the era of ‘Britpop'. He was selected for the National Portrait Gallery, London Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize in 2008 and 2013. Chris has also photographed advertising campaigns for international brands. As a director he has produced moving image work for Avis, Anthropologie, Mr Porter, UBS, and The Smithsonian. Chris lives with his family in the Cotswolds, UK. www.chrisfloyd.com www.farringdonprintshop.com  Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. © Grant Scott 2025

In this exciting episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Reuben Spath, an Ironman triathlete, endurance athlete, and tech entrepreneur who has successfully blended his passion for fitness and AI innovation to create Macromate—an AI-powered health and well-being app. Reuben shares how his experiences in completing endurance events like the Ironman and Thames 100 km shaped his mental strength and how those lessons are embedded within Macromate to help users achieve their health goals with empathy and resilience. We also dive into the importance of balancing physical and mental wellness, how AI can be a powerful tool for holistic health, and ways to cultivate resilience in the face of challenges. If you've ever struggled to find the motivation to start or maintain a health journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and tech-forward tools to help you along the way. About the Guest:   Reuben Spath is an Ironman triathlete, entrepreneur, and AI expert with a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence. With a passion for helping others reach their full potential, Reuben developed Macromate, an innovative app that takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, blending personalized nutrition tracking, journaling, and AI coaching. Key Takeaways:   The Macromate Edge: How this AI-powered health app personalizes user experiences, tracks progress, and promotes healthy, sustainable habits. Mental Strength is Key: Reuben's endurance events taught him resilience and the importance of "just one more step"—a mindset embedded in Macromate's coaching. Holistic Health Approach: Macromate integrates mental wellness through features like journaling, AI suggestions, and personalized goal-setting alongside physical health. Privacy and AI Balance: Reuben addresses user concerns by explaining how Macromate ensures privacy while leveraging AI for actionable recommendations. Proactive Health with AI: How AI innovations, such as predictive analytics and personalized coaching, can help users prevent health issues before they arise.   Words of Wisdom:   “Be kind to yourself. Set big, audacious goals, but make sure you take time to nurture your mind and body.” Connect with Reuben Spath:   Website:macromate.co.uk Macromate App: Available on the App Store (look for the green icon with an apple and a dumbbell) Socials: @ReubenSiggySpath on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reubensigispath?igsh=MTRoNDAycmphMzVq https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-spath-67ba4616b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app https://x.com/ReubenSpath?t=cDxdqocU2qaOB9QG_PmQ9A&s=09 https://www.tiktok.com/@reubensigispath?_t=ZS-8tPW1ClIpXT&_r=1   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch: DM Me Here Subscribe to Newsletter Join Community Stay Tuned and Follow Us! YouTube Instagram Threads Facebook LinkedIn #podmatch #AIhealth #mentalstrength #holistichealth #macromate #healthandwellness #resilience

Mark-Anthony Turnage is a composer of contemporary classical music. Once called “Britain's hippest composer”, he has been in a rock band, got drunk with Francis Bacon, and tackled anything from drug abuse to football in his works. Mark was born in June 1960 in the Thames estuary town of Corringham in Essex. His musical talent was nurtured by his parents and he studied composition at the junior department at the Royal College of Music from aged fourteen. There he met the composer Oliver Knussen who became his tutor, mentor, and life-long friend. His first performed work, Night Dances, written while still at the Royal College, won a prize and heralded Mark's evolution into what one critic calls “one of the best known British composers of his generation, widely admired for his highly personal mixture of energy and elegy, tough and tender”. Greek, his debut opera, a reimagining of the Oedipus myth whose protagonist is a racist, violent and foul-mouthed football hooligan, shocked the establishment, which flinched, but accepted “Turnage, the trouble-maker” as a forceful voice. Over the past four decades he has sustained a distinguished and productive career that has seen him working closely with conductors of the stature of Bernard Haitink, Esa-Pekka Salonen and, particularly, Simon Rattle. He has been attached to prestigious institutions, such as English National Opera and both the BBC and Chicago symphony orchestras, and has written a vast range of music for many different instruments and ensembles. His influences include soul, gospel, all sorts of jazz and the great symphonic works of the repertoire. He has written operas, ballets, concertos, chamber pieces and choral works together with orchestrating a football match. His key works include Three Screaming Popes and Blood on the Floor (both inspired by Francis Bacon paintings, and the latter containing an elegy for his younger brother, Andrew, who died of a drug overdose in 1995), as well as more operas including one about the former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith. Mark lives in North London with his partner, the opera director, Rachael Hewer. DISC ONE: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 II. Molto vivace - Presto - Molto vivace – Presto. Composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven and performed by The Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle DISC TWO: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Pt. 1 No. 1, Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Bach Collegium Japan, conducted by Masaaki Suzuki DISC THREE: Two Organa, Op. 27 – 1 “Notre Dame des Jouets”. Composed and conducted by Oliver Knussen and performed by The London Sinfonietta DISC FOUR: Blue in Green - Miles Davis DISC FIVE: Living for the City - Stevie Wonder DISC SIX: Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act II: Un bel dì vedremo. Composed by Giacomo Puccini and performed by Mirella Freni (Soprano) and Wiener Philharmoniker, conducted by Herbert von Karajan DISC SEVEN: Symphony of Psalms (1948 Version): III. Alleluja. Laudate Dominum - Psalmus 150 (Vulgata) Composed by Igor Stravinsky and performed by English Bach Festival Choir and The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein DISC EIGHT: Let's Say We Did. Composed by John Scofield and Mark-Anthony Turnage and performed by John Scofield, John Patitucci, Peter Erskine, Frankfurt Radio Symphony, hr-Bigband and Hugh WolfBOOK CHOICE: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier LUXURY ITEM: A grand piano and tuning kit CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Pt. 1 No. 1, Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Bach Collegium Japan, conducted by Masaaki Suzuki Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor

GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman talk with Seth Gordon, the celebrated writer-director behind Back in Action, Horrible Bosses, and The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. Seth shares the joys and challenges of creating large-scale films, balancing action and comedy, and his insights into leadership and creativity. This episode is packed with practical advice for emerging filmmakers and candid reflections on Seth's career journey. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Seth Gordon discuss: How Seth approaches directing large-scale films while staying focused on the story's essence Why removing distractions is key to immersing yourself in the creative process The importance of starting with the story and building everything else around it Balancing meticulous planning with room for spontaneity and collaboration on set Why aspiring filmmakers should focus on creating something deeply meaningful, rather than chasing external recognition Memorable Quotes: “My phone is always off. I don't even answer the phone anymore... The interruptions throw me off... What works for me is to disappear into a tiny sort of working environment and then get lost in one detail at a time.” “Make something. Don't make it about a film festival or about getting recognition. Make it about something you care about deeply.” “It didn't start with a crew of 300 and dealing with the Thames river and weather in England and whatever. It started with a piece of paper and excitement about a story.” Resources: Seth Gordon on IMDb Back in Action Trailer Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The penultimate episode of our journey to the bottom of the Thames is here! Michael Nie and I dig into more Action Force this week! As always, please check out our fantastic sponsors, The Movies and A Meal Podcast! You can follow along with the story PDFs from the Blood For The Baron website! Subscribe to the Joe on Joe Podcast! www.joeonjoe.com Apple Podcasts PodBean YouTube Help Support the Show thru Patreon! @JoeonJoepod on  Twitter Facebook Instagram Email Me Here!  

Dan Patriss shares the latest news in the world of board games, including the release of the DC Deck-Building Game: Party Edition from Cryptozoic Entertainment. Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Restoration Games released a pair of Unmatched sets in the Witcher Universe and should be available now. Unmatched The Witcher:Steel & Silver --Geralt of Rivia, Ciri, and the Leshen ($50) Unmatched The Witcher: Realms Fall--Eredin, Philippa, and Triss & Yennefer ($50) Asmodee has released Patchwork: 10-Year Anniversary Edition ($35) Next Move Games and Asmodee will release Azul Duel,  Feb ($25) Chip Theory Games will release a head to head card game called  Neon Reign,($25) (Neon knight game studios collab with CTG) They are also taking pre-orders for The Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the second era Cryptozoic Entertainment is releasing DC Deck-Building Game:Party/Starter Edition ($25)March ‘25 Thames & Kosmos will release a new ed of the Crew-- The Crew: Family Adventure Q3 25 ($15) Thames and Cosmos have announced a bunch of new boxes in the EXIT series of games (These are co-op escape room /puzzle style games) Exit: The Game - Adventures on Catan (~$20) EXIT:  The Game --2 Escape Adventures (Family based) ($30) EXIT: The Game: The Venice Conspiracy (~$20) EXIT:  The Game:  Midnight Spooktacular (Kids focused) (~$20) EXIT: The Game:The Intergalactic Race (Advent Calendar) ($50) Daily puzzles and challenges or riddles leading up to the last days challenge Beyond the Horizon from Capstone Games and designed by the guys at Motor City GameWorks will release Feb ‘25 ($60) Crowdfunding KICKSTARTER Click A Tree - The new Uwe Rosenberg game Lost Lumina 25th Century Games 2025 Import Collection La Pâtisserie Rococo MICRO HERO: Hercules Baghdad: The City of Peace GAMEFOUND FoxPaw

Dan Patriss shares the latest news in the world of board games, including the release of the DC Deck-Building Game: Party Edition from Cryptozoic Entertainment. Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Restoration Games released a pair of Unmatched sets in the Witcher Universe and should be available now. Unmatched The Witcher:Steel & Silver --Geralt of Rivia, Ciri, and the Leshen ($50) Unmatched The Witcher: Realms Fall--Eredin, Philippa, and Triss & Yennefer ($50) Asmodee has released Patchwork: 10-Year Anniversary Edition ($35) Next Move Games and Asmodee will release Azul Duel,  Feb ($25) Chip Theory Games will release a head to head card game called  Neon Reign,($25) (Neon knight game studios collab with CTG) They are also taking pre-orders for The Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the second era Cryptozoic Entertainment is releasing DC Deck-Building Game:Party/Starter Edition ($25)March ‘25 Thames & Kosmos will release a new ed of the Crew-- The Crew: Family Adventure Q3 25 ($15) Thames and Cosmos have announced a bunch of new boxes in the EXIT series of games (These are co-op escape room /puzzle style games) Exit: The Game - Adventures on Catan (~$20) EXIT:  The Game --2 Escape Adventures (Family based) ($30) EXIT: The Game: The Venice Conspiracy (~$20) EXIT:  The Game:  Midnight Spooktacular (Kids focused) (~$20) EXIT: The Game:The Intergalactic Race (Advent Calendar) ($50) Daily puzzles and challenges or riddles leading up to the last days challenge Beyond the Horizon from Capstone Games and designed by the guys at Motor City GameWorks will release Feb ‘25 ($60) Crowdfunding KICKSTARTER Click A Tree - The new Uwe Rosenberg game Lost Lumina 25th Century Games 2025 Import Collection La Pâtisserie Rococo MICRO HERO: Hercules Baghdad: The City of Peace GAMEFOUND FoxPaw