Podcast appearances and mentions of tom rowley

You rely on wireless connectivity, we all do… and having a good wireless system can have a big impact on the success of your business. As companies strive for greater flexibility, efficiency, and connectivity, Wireless First is emerging as a game-changer. Post Covid, we're seeing employees want more dynamic and collaborative work environments, and teams need to be able to move freely and adapt to those changing spaces quickly. We'll discuss the benefits of wifi 7 and why building a private 5G wireless network can be a great way to increase bandwidth. This episode is hosted by Helen Gidney, Softcat's head of Architecture as we talk tech in simple jargon free language. Helen is joined by Simon Wilson, CTO For UK and Ireland at HPE and Tom Rowley, Networking and Connectivity Chief Technologist at Softcat. This episode was produced by The Podcast Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Rowley runs the Backstory bookshop in Balham in South London. He was previously a journalist for The Telegraph and The Economist, which he describes as his dream job, but when the pandemic knocked everything sideways he decided it was time to reassess and follow his other dream of running a bookshop. As he puts it, though, he felt the pull of ink in his veins, and started publishing Backstory magazine, which allows him to dig into the stories behind the stories in the books that he loves, reflecting on the experience of reading and writing.

Exploring literary worlds beyond fiction: a dive into non-fiction   Join Kate, as she ventures to South London to visit Backstory, a unique indie bookstore founded by former journalist Tom Rowley. Rowley shares his journey from journalism to opening a bookshop, the challenges and joys of running a bookstore, the importance of community engagement, and launching the second issue of the Backstory Magazine.    We then turn our attention to non-fiction, pulling out some favourites, both backlist and new releases. As Tom says, 'I want good stories, I don't care whether they're fact or fiction.'   00:40 A visit to south London's indie bookshop Backstory, and why Kate's name is on the wall   01:53 From journalism to bookshop owner: Tom's lockdown dream comes true   04:25 Embracing the community: the transition from market stall to bookshop   09:26 Launching Backstory Magazine: a new chapter in storytelling   14:54 Exploring non-fiction: feel the fear and read it anyway   17:49 Just what is deep backlist? Tom's first recommendation is My War Gone By, I Miss it So by Anthony Lloyd (September Publishing)   20:18 Kate recommends Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston (Penguin)   22:46 Tom's next pick: Maurice and Marilyn: A Whale, A Shipwreck, A Love Story by Sophie Elmhurst (Penguin)   25:52 Kate pulls out The Wager by David Grann (Simon & Schuster) (and we also talk about Devil in the White City by Erik Larson [Penguin])   29:08 Tom recommends The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson (Penguin)   31:15 Great minds think alike: Kate and Tom both recommend The Moth and the Mountain by Ed Caesar (Penguin), author and now DJ!   35:32 An aside from Kate about The Possessed by Elif Batuman (Granta)   37:17 Towards the end of the episode we reach 'peak Tom', with Little Englanders by Alwyn Turner (Profile)   41:17 Book club reads: Red Memory by Tania Branigan (Faber) and Close to Home by Michael Magee (Penguin)   42:25 Tom's book of the summer: The Safe Keep by Yael van der Wouden (Penguin)   44:18 List of books, how to get support the pod and get extras via our Patreon account and details of our upcoming episode in which Phil and Laura join Kate to talk about books that make us laugh   Notes Visit Backstory online at www.backstory.london  

Our guest today is Tom Rowley, owner of Backstory, London's newest independent bookstore situated in the heart of Balham. As a  journalist-turned-bookseller, his journey has led to him writing for some of the most recognizable names in the press like The Economist, The Washington Post, and The Daily Telegraph.He originally started Backstory as a market stall and after the pandemic decided to take the plunge and make it a real shop, his fulltime job and fulfill his lifelong dream: recommending books to people from all walks of life.We ask him about the future of the high street, why people from Estonia flock to his website to buy books and how he managed to crowdfund over £25k to make his dream come true! And of course, make sure you listen to the end to hear which book a man with access to over 3500 books recommends!Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Notebook here.Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.Why he quit his dream job at the economistWhere did the name Backstory come fromThe moment he announced he was creating London's newest bookshopHow his newsletter powered his journeyThe business model of the Bookshop- and the dreaded A-wordCreating a bar and bookshop in oneBuilding a community hub with the spaceTom's vision about the future of highstreet- and why they're shipping books even to EstoniaHis plans for the futureHow he crowdfunded £25,000 to set up the shopWhat he looks for in people to work in the bookshopHis lowest moments in his journeyWhat he would differently if he was starting again?How he chooses what books makes it in storeThe most interesting person he interviewed at the Economist.A very dangerous question… What's his favourite book?

Featuring 3 inspiring experiences:1. Ada Alonso shares how she listened to her inner voice in order to love in a difficult situation as a tree service company damaged her property.2. Julie and Mike James share about their decision to move into a dorm at Boston College in order be at the service of students.3. Tom Rowley shares how he gives up his place in line for a mother and her child.

Whether you're soaking up Nutcrackers on Rockaway beach like Kate's book-reviewing heroine Molly Young, throwing down a picnic rug in your garden or the local park, fighting your way through airport chaos with the promise of a trip abroad or cosying up with a warm blanket in the Southern Hemisphere, we've got the Summer Reading show for you. It's packed full of recommendations including our own favourite beach reads and tips from booksellers, authors and other friends of the pod. So if you're curious what show-regular Phil Chaffee is diving into this summer, what Emily Rhodes of Emily's Walking Book Club is planning on reading, what Nadia Odunayo of book recommendations app The Storygraph thinks you should try, what onetime journalist now bookseller Tom Rowley is planning on reading when he gets a second off setting up his new bookshop, Backstory, and finally what one of our favourite authors, Ed Caesar, thinks might be the perfect page-turner for you, keep listening. So whether you're inclined towards the hottest new releases or the tried and tested classics (including several our guests love so much they return to them again and again), grab a notepad and listen in. If you enjoyed the show head over to our website to comment and let us know your favourite summer reads, we love to hear from you. Or follow us on Instagram @thebookclubreviewpodcast, on Twitter @bookclubrvwpod or email us at thebookclubreview@gmail.com – want to help us out? Subscribe, drop us a review and tell your book-loving friends about the show. Book recommendations Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Field by Robert Seethaler Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Hot Milk by Deborah Levy Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny Lessons in Chamistry by Bonnie Garmus You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty by Akwake Emezi A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn News of the Dead by James Robertson Free by Lea Ypi Serious Money by Caroline Knowles The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett The House of Niccolo sequence by Dorothy Dunnet We Don't Know Ourselves by Fintan O'Toole Gallant by V.E. Schwab Clockers by Richard Price Virtue by Hermione Hobie Neon in Daylight by Hermione Hobie Essex Dogs by Dan Jones (published 15 September 2022)

My guest today is Tom Hoy. Tom is one of the founding Partners at Stripe Partners, the London-based innovation consultancy. Alongside co-founders Tom Rowley and Simon Roberts, Tom has built Stripe Partners from a kitchen table to a thriving business, advising clients including Spotify, Facebook, Google, and Intel. Tom's particular interests lie in designing new ways to work collaboratively with clients to maximise the impact of Stripe Partners's work, and helping them to see the value of social science has in unlocking their most complex business challenges. His work has been featured in publications including the Financial Times and the Guardian.Stripe Partners are our 2021 Silver Partner, and Senior Research Consultant Anna Leggett will be sharing a research project at this year's Summit that explored opportunities to connect with marginalised communities during the pandemic. During our conversation Tom shares how Stripe Partners began and some of the reasons for their success as an innovation consultancy. He explains their main areas of practice and tells us about two of their projects, working with Spotify and Google.We also explore how Stripe Partners has adapted its methodologies during the pandemic, changing the way it does ethnographic research, and what has been gained and lost by doing research solely online.Lastly Tom recommends three worthwhile reads: Recommendation Engines by Michael Schrage, Valuing the Unique: The Economics of Singularities by Lucien Karpik, and Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam.You can find Tom on Twitter at @thoy and Stripe Partners at @stripepartners.

How do we stay healthy during a pandemic? In this episode we speak with author and chef Gaz Oakley about cooking great food with limited resources, staying physically fit in small spaces, and keeping your mental health in a good place while social distancing from friends and loved ones. This episode was recorded with host Tom Rowley and Gaz Oakley in their respective kitchens during the COVID-19 pandemic.Gaz’s new book Plants Only Kitchen is out 30th of April 2020 with Quadrille Publishing.Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningVideo by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Gaz OakleyPodcast artwork by Andy Greening Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats and intro music by Dream by City Beats Vol.2Other music by ArtlistHealthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2020

It's Episode 2 of the Ipsos MORI Election Podcast, and Keiran Pedley is joined by Dan Sabbagh election psephologist for The Guardian and Tom Rowley who writes about Britain for The Economist. Follow on Twitter: Host:@keiranpedley Guests:@dansabbagh@tomjrowley

Actor and fitness expert Craig McGinlay from Paisley, Scotland, speaks to HFM about priming for his role as Sir Percival in Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword alongside Jude Law, his love for rugby, and moving from a career in training athletes to Hollywood stardom. You can now watch Craig in the latest season of Outlander on STARZ and Amazon Prime. Craig was named a British GQ Rising Star in June 2017 and Breakthrough Star of the Year at the 2015 Scottish Style Awards. Special thanks to Craig McGinlayWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningArtwork photograph by Michael ShelfordPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsBounce music by Artlist This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 79 November/December 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018    

Why do we sleep, and what happens to our brain when we don’t? Sleep therapist Risa Gabrielle says that a good night’s sleep starts from the moment you wake up, so HFM speak with Risa about the importance of getting your 40 winks and how to master your mind for positive mental health. Special thanks to Risa GabrielleWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsBounce music by Artlist This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 79 November/December 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

The ketogenic diet has increasingly become a popular choice for athletes and weight loss, Keto is a very low carbohydrate and high-fat diet which changes the metabolism in the body from burning glucose for energy to burning fat for energy. It’s currently a recognised treatment for intractable (drug-resistant) epilepsy, Glut 1 Deficiency and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Increasingly the diet is being looked at in other neuro-metabolic conditions as well as Brain Cancer. We speak to Emma Williams MBE – Founder/Trustee and CEO of Matthews Friends, a charity specialising in growing the awareness and growth of a medical ketogenic diet. Emma’s son Matthew started having seizures at the age of 9 months. When Matthew was just 2 years old Emma found out about the Ketogenic Diet but when she asked Matthew’s neurologist to try the diet she was told that it didn’t work, it was disgusting and medication was the best option. Only when Matthew was 7 years old did she finally get the chance to get Matthew onto the diet thanks to the trial that Professor Helen Cross was carrying out at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Within 2 weeks of starting the diet Matthew’s seizures had reduced by 90% and within 8 months he was off all medication. Emma founded the charity Matthew’s Friends in 2004 to share her experiences with others, provide support and promote the use of the ketogenic diet for those suffering from intractable epilepsy. 2013 saw her awarded an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen for her services to Children with Epilepsy. To learn more about Matthews Friends please visit https://www.matthewsfriends.org/ Special thanks to Emma Williams MBEWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 79 November/December 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speaks with the UK’s leading life coach, Michael Serwa, about tackling our demons, fighting for success, and the most common obstacles that get in the way of our goals.Michael was featured in our podumentary episode, What is Anxiety?, in which he discusses options for those not diagnosed with a mental health disorder. The full conversation is found in this episode.Michael Serwa is the highest-paid and considered by many the best life coach in the UK. He claims to not just improve his clients’ lives, but transform them. Special thanks to Michael SerwaWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 78 September/October 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

Would you attempt the Three Peaks challenge? This August, eleven volunteers from Healthy For Men’s publishing company, The River Group, attempted climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Mt Snowden in Wales all within 25 hours to celebrate River’s 25th anniversary.   The team raised money for the Katie Piper Foundation, Demelza Hospice, and The Dogs Trust. In this special episode, four members of the River team discuss the highs and lows of one of the UK’s most gruelling challenges. Involved are HFM editor Tom Rowley, Naomi Macphail, Kalil Irving, and Julian Sinclair. You can still donate to these three causes here This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Naomi Macphail, Kalil Irving, and Julian SinclairPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

Jason Fox, star of Channel Four’s Meet the Drug Lords: Inside the Real Narcos, talks to Holland & Barrett's Healthy For Men editor Tom Rowley about his experience meeting some of the most dangerous men on the planet. Jason shares his tips for staying SAS fit, and talks about his new book, Battle Scars: A Story of War and All that Follows, out November 1st. To read the full interview with Jason Fox, pick up your copy of Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barrett store across the UK or from Holland & Barrett online. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Jason FoxPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speak with nutrition consultant Drew Price about supplement pitfalls, plant-based nutrition, and how to maximise the goodness in your diet. For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Drew PricePodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018    

Bradley Simmonds is a celebrity personal trainer, fitness influencer, and ex-professional footballer. We speak to Bradley about the perfect fitness routine, and how to get your nutrition spot on.  This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy Greening Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening Special thanks to Bradley Simmonds Podcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy Greening Photography by Pares Tailor Music by Artlist Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats  Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speak with strength and conditioning coach Huw Davies about his carnivorous diet, and why he gave up carbohydrates.  This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Huw DaviesPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningPhotography by Pares TailorMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

In this episode I chat with Tom Rowley, editor of Healthy for Men magazine for whom I write my regular Grooming Bible column in every issue! How are men’s attitudes changing to looking good and how much further will it go? Mens fitness, health and grooming has never been bigger. Men have traditionally had to care less about looking great as they age but is all this changing and how. We find out in this episode. Plus on the milesyounger counter we’re looking at hair thickening products that really work and on the milesyounger truth this week, my key to managing stress one of the major factors in ageing!Products mentioned include Nanaogen hair fibres cost around £18 for one months supply.Schwarzkopf got2b Volumizing styling powder costs around £4 a tub. ... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HFM speak with dietician Sophie Medlin about the ups and downs of plant-based nutrition.  For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Camilla FayedPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningPhotography by Pares TailorMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

As part of our vegan month, we speak to Camilla Fayed, owner of London based vegan and vegetarian restaurant, Farmacy Kitchen. Camilla also has recently launched her book Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook: Plant-based recipes for a conscious way of life. The Farmacy ethos is about bringing attention back to nature, simplicity and balance. Farmcy follows the concept of 'simple abundance' in the food they create, using fresh, colourful and whole foods in inspired combinations for maximum taste, digestion and enjoyment. We talk about what made Camilla choose a plant-based diet, how the concept of Farmacy was created and what Camilla's family make of her vegan cuisine.  You can learn more about Camilla's restaurant Farmacy here For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Camilla FayedPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018      

HFM speak to chef Gaz Oakley, vegan bodybuilder Korin Sutton, dietician Sophie Medlin, nutrition consultant Drew Price and ‘Fat Gay Vegan’ Sean O'Callaghan, about whether a plant-based diet is good for you. We explore the science behind vegan nutrition and look at case studies of those who’ve benefitted from plant-based food, and those whose health has suffered from giving up animal products. We also look at some of the reasons and ethics behind the vegan lifestyle, the growing vegan market and learn about zero-carb carnivory. Special thanks to all the guest involved: Drew Price, Gaz Oakley, Sophie Medlin, Sam Calvert, Gustaf Soderfeldt, Joss Acock, Matthew Betts, Huw Davies, Sean Callaghan, and Korin Sutton. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by Artlist Gary Yourosfsky clip by The Vegan Zombie This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

What are protein supplements and why are they so popular? HFM speak to nutritional consultant Drew Price about the origins of protein powder, and explore some of the myths behind one of the most common nutritional supplements. We also take a look at amino acids and creatine and understand the relevance of each to a healthy diet. For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Drew PricePodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

We speak to our regular Healthy For Men contributor Joel Snape about his feature The Library of Action which is out now in the July/August 2018 issue of Healthy For Men magazine. In this bonus episode, Joel speaks of his top 5 health and fitness books to boost brain power and lead you to sporting success.  Five books mentioned in this episode: Iron War by Matt Fitzgerald If you don’t know how the 1989 Ironman World Championship ended, buy this(and avoid spoilers), then sprint through it. It’s a brilliant take on training theory, racing science and opposing mental approaches, shot through with the narrative of the greatest race ever run. Exemplary. Never Let Go by Dan John Renowned strength coach Dan John made his name as an all-American discus thrower. Here, he makes hard lifting simple – but not easy – with dozens of workouts, anecdotes and things that you’ll try once, weep, then try again. Front squat Tabatas? No thanks. Assault On Lake Casitas by Brad Alan Lewis A book about rowing in the 1980s doesn’t sound all that fascinating, but the way Lewis made his attack on the Olympics – by being kicked off the ‘official’ team and coming back to beat them – is astonishing. You’ll be back on the Concept2 in no time. Grit by Angela DuckworthTalent? Pfft. What you really need to get ahead is grit, according to author Duckworth. She now insists that her whole family are always doing one ‘hard thing’ to build success’s most important quality, after studying everyone from Navy SEALs to CEOs. Faster by Michael Hutchinson Written by a man who did (almost) everything in the pursuit of speed, this cyclist’s memoir deals with everything from the lactate system to laminar airflow in its discussion of how to improve one skill – and it’s full of motivation for anyone wanting gains in their own life. If you are a UK listener, you can read the full list of the 30 books in the latest issue of Healthy For Men magazine in your local Holland and Barrett or subscribe here. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Joel SnapePodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

The full-length interview with Jonny Benjamin from Episode 1: What Is Anxiety? In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today. Jonny shares the full story with HFM and we learn how important the dialogue about mental health can be. He expands on this and the work he is doing to promote a better understanding of mental health in his memoir The Stranger on the Bridge. You can purchase Jonny's book The Stranger on the Bridge here. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

In the first of our bonus episodes, we release the full interview with Ex-commando Bruce Parry. Bruce is an award-winning filmmaker and ambassador for Head Talks (Headtalks.com). Whilst making his film Tawai, Bruce lived with a tribe in Borneo called the Penan, who are one of the last true egalitarian societies on the planet. Bruce shares what he learnt from this tribe about mental health, and how we can better our living conditions to accommodate positive mental wellbeing. Head Talks is aimed at providing an online hub for those concerned with their mental health, whether suffering directly or indirectly or simply having a bad day.  The purpose of Head Talks is to inform, inspire and educate in all matters related to the mind through visual and creative talks, interviews, short films, audio recordings and speeches. In addition to information on the very best therapies and treatments that are available to help improve mental health, Head Talks also aim to feature ideas of how Creativity, the Arts, Music, Sport, Community, Technology, Retreats can contribute to a recovery as well. We speak to the founder of Head Talks, Oliver Chittenden, who harnessed his depression and anxiety to create this fantastic platform. Special thanks to Bruce Parry and Oliver Chittenden. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

When does anxiety become a disorder? From the world of pro-wrestling, to the tribal people of Borneo, to an incredible incident on London Bridge, this HFM Podumentary explores the modern mental health epidemic like never before. We discover innovative ways to tackle anxiety disorders, and learn the difference between a healthy reaction to our environment, and a psychiatric diagnosis. Ex-commando Bruce Parry is an award-winning filmmaker and ambassador for Head Talks (Headtalks.com). Whilst making his film Tawai, Bruce lived with a tribe in Borneo called the Penan, who are one of the last true egalitarian societies on the planet. Bruce shares what he learnt from this tribe about mental health, and how we can better our living conditions to accommodate positive mental wellbeing. In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today. Jonny shares the full story with HFM and we learn how important the dialogue about mental health can be. He expands on this and the work he is doing to promote a better understanding of mental health in his memoir The Stranger on the Bridge We speak with a psychiatrist, a hypnotist, a sophrologist, and a life coach to understand how to overcome anxiety, and how to use it as a tool. Special thanks to all the guest involved: Alex Cupid, Tim Grimwade, Professor George Fieldman, Nicola Oldcroft, Nat Hawley, Tom Sellick, Dominique Antiglio, Michael Serwa, Bruce Parry and Jonny Benjamin. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

The Healthy For Men Podumentary series explores the myths of the wellness world and reveals the truth behind controversial topics through expert opinion and fascinating personal stories. In this pre-season episode, TV host James Stewart interviews creators Tom Rowley and Andy Greening about what to expect in the coming months.

Without any forethought or preparation, Christopher Knight walked into the Maine woods in 1986 and lived there in complete solitude for the next 27 years, subsisting on what he was able to steal from local cabins. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the North Pond hermit, one man's attempt to divorce himself completely from civilization. We'll also look for coded messages in crosswords and puzzle over an ineffective snake. Intro: Disneyland's Matterhorn contains a basketball goal. Two tombstones in the Netherlands "hold hands" across a cemetery wall. Sources for our feature on the North Pond hermit: Michael Finkel, "Into the Woods: How One Man Survived Alone in the Wilderness for 27 Years," Guardian, March 15, 2017. Associated Press, "Christopher Knight: Inside the Maine Hermit's Lair," April 12, 2013. "Hermit Caught After 27 Years in Maine Woods," Guardian, April 11, 2013. Wikipedia, "Christopher Thomas Knight" (accessed April 6, 2017). Nathaniel Rich, "Lessons of the Hermit," Atlantic, April 2017. Michael Finkel, "The 27-Year Hunt for Maine's North Pond Hermit," Toronto Star, March 26, 2017. Betty Adams, "'North Pond Hermit' Knight Balks at Paying Costs Related to His Remote Campsite," Kennebec Journal, April 26, 2016. Craig Crosby, "After 27 Years of Burglaries, 'North Pond Hermit' Is Arrested," Kennebec Journal, April 9, 2013. Brian MacQuarrie, "In Rural Maine, a Life of Solitude and Larceny," Boston Globe, May 26, 2013. Michael Finkel, "The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit," GQ, Aug. 4, 2014. Leonard Dawe and the D-Day crosswords: Michelle Arnot, Four-Letter Words: And Other Secrets of a Crossword Insider, 2008. Nicholas Lezard, "One Hundred Years of Solvitude," Independent, Dec. 16, 2013. Michael E. Haskew, "In Spite of All the Preparation, D-Day Remained a Gamble," World War II 16:2 (July 2001), 6. R. Murray Hayes, "A Beach Too Far: The Dieppe Raid," Sea Classics 44:4 (April 2011), 18-22, 24-25. George J. Church and Arthur White, "Overpaid, Oversexed, Over Here," Time 123:22 (May 28, 1984), 45. Val Gilbert, "D-Day Crosswords Are Still a Few Clues Short of a Solution," Telegraph, May 3, 2004. Tom Rowley, "Who Put Secret D-Day Clues in the 'Telegraph' Crossword?", Telegraph, April 27, 2014. Fred Wrixon, Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Languages, 1989. Gregory Kipper, Investigator's Guide to Steganography, 2003. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Dave Lawrence. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Music shared via video feed from all across the USA for Northern Spirit Radio's fun-raising event, Broadcasting From the Heartland, including Si Kahn, Peter Alsop, Magic Mama, Ken Lonnquist, and Tom Rowley with The Healthcare Blues. All of this, and more, was part of the NSR event!

A look at the ills of our healthcare coverage system, with special attention to the coverage gap resulting from opposition to the ACA/Affordable Care Act. Tom Rowley shares his song & video about The Healthcare Blues, and his passion for fixing the system, working in rural Missouri, near Cabool.

This is the fourteenth episode of the podcast; our weekly showcase of established and emerging Irish creative talent. This week's show features music from We Cut Corners, comedy from Giles Brody, storytelling from Tom Rowley, while author John Butler reads from his upcoming novel.

Andy Flaherty and Tom Rowley (StoryMap)

Creative Lives is a weekly podcast programme that introduces you to interesting people living creative lives. Creative Lives is hosted by Emily Westbrooks in Dublin, Ireland. This week, we're chatting with Tom Rowley, half of the team behind Storymap, a story-based map of Dublin. We learn how Tom and his team find people to interview, and about some of the challenges they've faced in starting their business two years ago.

Rick Gerhardt & Tom Rowley give to messages on how Christians ought to relate to God's creation.