Podcasts about Wales

Autumn Nations, November Tests, Quilter Series...whatever you prefer to call it, the weekend's rugby wrapped up. France vs South Africa; England vs Fiji; Scotland vs New Zealand; Wales vs Argentina...and the rest. LTBP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know about Hastings Direct, the prestige insurance company. But did you know it gets its name from a battle in 1066 that was kind of a big deal?The Norman conquest of England is taught in schools all over the UK, but what was going down in Cymru town when the kings of England, Norway and Normandy were duking it out? Hot play and find out you scallies.Jump on our Patreon if you want bonus content, surveys, extra titbits and the deep appreciation of the Tales for Wales hosts.

Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Jamaica, Uganda, Kazakhstan and Germany.Zohran Mamdani won New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the US Democratic Party. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith considers the political choices and challenges ahead.The world watched last week as Hurricane Melissa slowly crashed into Jamaica, causing extensive damage across the island – and killing at least 75 people across the region. Nada Tawfik witnessed the damage caused on Jamaica's West coast.The glaciers in Uganda's Rwenzori mountains sustain unique ecosystems, but are rapidly reaching the point of no return as they continue to shrink. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham joined local community groups trying to mitigate the effects of climate changes in the region's foothills.Kazakhstan's economy is very much on the up, as it forges closer ties with China. Tim Hartley recently returned to the country after a hiatus of some two decades – as he followed the Wales football team, which was playing there - and saw up-close how the country has changed.The Berlin Wall became a concrete manifestation of the Cold War division between East and West – but it was by no means the only barrier built during this era. John Kampfner travelled to a small village in south Germany that was once divided by a wall of its own, which radically changed the lives of locals living there.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Jamaica, Uganda, Kazakhstan and Germany.Zohran Mamdani won New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the US Democratic Party. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith considers the political choices and challenges ahead.The world watched last week as Hurricane Melissa slowly crashed into Jamaica, causing extensive damage across the island – and killing at least 75 people across the region. Nada Tawfik witnessed the damage caused on Jamaica's West coast.The glaciers in Uganda's Rwenzori mountains sustain unique ecosystems, but are rapidly reaching the point of no return as they continue to shrink. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham joined local community groups trying to mitigate the effects of climate changes in the region's foothills.Kazakhstan's economy is very much on the up, as it forges closer ties with China. Tim Hartley recently returned to the country after a hiatus of some two decades – as he followed the Wales football team, which was playing there - and saw up-close how the country has changed.The Berlin Wall became a concrete manifestation of the Cold War division between East and West – but it was by no means the only barrier built during this era. John Kampfner travelled to a small village in south Germany that was once divided by a wall of its own, which radically changed the lives of locals living there.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attempted a comeback into public royal life after formally stepping back in 2019, but the efforts were swiftly frozen by the senior royal family amid mounting scandal. After his disastrous BBC interview and the civil settlement with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, Andrew quietly hoped to rehabilitate his reputation and re-emerge at low-key royal events. Instead, in October 2025 the palace confirmed he would no longer use his Duke of York title or royal honours — a decision reportedly made in close consultation with his brother King Charles III and his son Prince William, Prince of Wales, who both viewed Andrew's presence as a continuing distraction to the monarchy.Despite murmurs of a comeback strategy — appearances at charitable events, discreet patronage involvement — the monarchy drew a hard line. Andrew's titles, honours and privileged residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle were revoked or set for removal, signalling that any revival would not be sanctioned. Charles' decision to strip Andrew of his official capacity not only ended the comeback effort but demonstrated the institution's priority: preserving its integrity over personal loyalty. Analysts say the move cements an irreversible cut-off and makes any future public role for Andrew extremely unlikely.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In an age defined by disinformation, division, and deepening suspicion, one question looms large: How do we rebuild fundamental trust in one another? Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales offers an answer in his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust—a sweeping and deeply reflective look at how one of the internet's most improbable success stories came to be. What began as a scrappy experiment built by strangers is now one of the most utilized sources of information, viewed 11 billion times in just the English language edition alone. Wales says one of the first challenges the site faced was getting internet strangers to trust one another. There had to be an expectation of civility and fairness—and that others would be acting with good intentions. There had to be trust, and that's something that needed to be cultivated, maintained, and scaled in communities across the globe. How did Wikipedia do it? And how did Wikipedia leverage that trust to help it become an authority globally at the same time the public's trust in so many institutions faded? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Jimmy Wales as he explores what it takes to build institutions—and relationships—that last. In an era hungry for truth and connection, this dialogue offers a rare glimpse into the power of trust as a foundation for progress. This program contains EXPLICIT language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attempted a comeback into public royal life after formally stepping back in 2019, but the efforts were swiftly frozen by the senior royal family amid mounting scandal. After his disastrous BBC interview and the civil settlement with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, Andrew quietly hoped to rehabilitate his reputation and re-emerge at low-key royal events. Instead, in October 2025 the palace confirmed he would no longer use his Duke of York title or royal honours — a decision reportedly made in close consultation with his brother King Charles III and his son Prince William, Prince of Wales, who both viewed Andrew's presence as a continuing distraction to the monarchy.Despite murmurs of a comeback strategy — appearances at charitable events, discreet patronage involvement — the monarchy drew a hard line. Andrew's titles, honours and privileged residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle were revoked or set for removal, signalling that any revival would not be sanctioned. Charles' decision to strip Andrew of his official capacity not only ended the comeback effort but demonstrated the institution's priority: preserving its integrity over personal loyalty. Analysts say the move cements an irreversible cut-off and makes any future public role for Andrew extremely unlikely.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Dday-One Behind The CurtainThe Brkn Record - We Need Freedom (featuring Jermain Jackman)Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble - Nubian Lady4Hero, Mark Murphy - Twelve Tribes Ancient Infinity Orchestra -  Joy Of A Natural WorldMulatu Astatke - MotherlandAlexander IV - Touch Of Gold [Sonar Kollektiv]Soyuz -Soyuz - P7 BluesPetter Eldh -  KON feat. James MaddrenThe Brkn Record - On The Daily (Ft. Ugochi Nwaogwugwu)The Mighty Cavaliers - Bring You LoveWanda Felicia - Oh It Was Love.Haztet - Sesh TechUdo Blitz - JazzBossa Nostra, Vicki Anderson - Home Is Where The Hatred Is (Amoco Remix)Tall Black Guy Productions - Movement AirborneMF Robots - Glide [Good People Records]Panyard - Father Of The Universe (Original Mix)Nick Marks - Do Wut U LuvGodtet - Always Bright.Scrimshire - Red Weather feat. Amanda WhitingNeue Grafik - BoldDemae - Mystical ApproachMark Murphy - It's Like Love 

Scotland will be motivated by 100 years of history at Murrayfield as they look to upset the All Blacks this weekend. They have yet to defeat the All Blacks at Murrayfield, 19 failed attempts making the stadium one of the New Zealand side's most successful hunting grounds. Brendan Laney played 20 tests for Scotland from 2001-04. He joined Piney to discuss how special Murrayfield is, and what Scotland will need to do to rewrite the history books. “I've been lucky enough to play at Carisbrook, I've been lucky enough to play in the Stade de France, I've been lucky enough to play in Wales in the Millennium Stadium, but there's just something about Murrayfield.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monthly show rounding up the biggest rugby union transfer new & gossip. This month we are talking about: - Tom Willis walks out on England - Ilona Maher's Next Move - Why I'm upset with Wales' best player For all you rugby transfer news follow this twitter account: https://x.com/rugby_hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Andrea Caamano and Emmy Griffiths are joined by royal editor Emily Nash, reporting from Rio de Janeiro where she's been covering the Prince of Wales and the Earthshot Prize. Emily shares an exclusive rundown of her week alongside the Prince and weighs in on Prince Harry's controversial, ill-timed announcement.Back in the studio, the hosts welcome royal biographer Robert Jobson, who discusses his latest book, The Windsor Legacy. He reflects on the biggest royal scoops he has secured and offers a fresh update on Sarah Ferguson, following her eviction from Royal Lodge and the loss of her courtesy title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Wales rugby commentator Cennydd Davies who run the rule over the Wales side selected to take on Argentina on Sunday. We hear from new head coach Steve Tandy who explains his selection which includes Louis Rees-Zammit who is named on the bench.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attempted a comeback into public royal life after formally stepping back in 2019, but the efforts were swiftly frozen by the senior royal family amid mounting scandal. After his disastrous BBC interview and the civil settlement with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, Andrew quietly hoped to rehabilitate his reputation and re-emerge at low-key royal events. Instead, in October 2025 the palace confirmed he would no longer use his Duke of York title or royal honours — a decision reportedly made in close consultation with his brother King Charles III and his son Prince William, Prince of Wales, who both viewed Andrew's presence as a continuing distraction to the monarchy.Despite murmurs of a comeback strategy — appearances at charitable events, discreet patronage involvement — the monarchy drew a hard line. Andrew's titles, honours and privileged residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle were revoked or set for removal, signalling that any revival would not be sanctioned. Charles' decision to strip Andrew of his official capacity not only ended the comeback effort but demonstrated the institution's priority: preserving its integrity over personal loyalty. Analysts say the move cements an irreversible cut-off and makes any future public role for Andrew extremely unlikely.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Recorded during the 2025 edition of Amsterdam Dance Event, this episode is sponsored by Jägermeister's Save The Night.Born in 2020 as an emergency response to the pandemic, Save The Night has grown into a global platform that supports the people and ideas keeping nightlife alive.Through its annual Fund, Jägermeister provides €156,000 in funding, mentorship and visibility to bold projects - from making dancefloors more accessible, to pioneering greener club nights, to amplifying voices from grassroots creative communities.Applications are now open for the Save The Night Fund. If you're a creative, a promoter, a venue owner, or simply passionate about building safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable nights, this is your chance to bring your vision to life. Check out jagermeister.com/exploration/save-the-night--Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!--Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDivingSofia Ilyas is currently Beatport's Chief Community Officer, formerly a key figure at the Erased Tapes label, and an important force in the emergence of ambient/neoclassical superstar Nils Frahm.We discuss her upbringing and subsequent escape from a highly conservative family in Wales, discovering electronic music in her late 20s, and eventual career in the industry.This is a fascinating and unexpected conversation - get involved!This is the third of our four recordings at ADE, the final one will be along shortly!--If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arrests and anti-Israel chanting have marred a Europa League football clash in the British city of Birmingham featuring Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa - the favourite team of William, the Prince of Wales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we are back at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon  again as Vidar reviews Emily Burns' bold and contemporary production of Shakespeare's tale of justice and morality ‘Measure for Measure' with description by Professional Audio Describers Gethyn Edwards and Carolyn Smith. About ‘Measure for Measure' ‘To whom should I complain? Who would believe me?' If you knew you could get away with a crime - would you commit it? Shakespeare's razor-sharp thriller, directed by Emily Burns (Love's Labour's Lost, 2024) is brought up to date in a heart-racing, relevant new version. This Measure for Measure is unmissable theatre with its finger on the pulse of what it means to expose lies, abuse and, ultimately, the truth. For more about access at the Royal Shakespeare Company including details of audio described performances do visit - https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access   (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:06:23 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying:00:03:15  - Josh loved Downey Wrote That on Peacock but didn't really love Smoke on AppleTV+00:15:25 - Conor (and Ron) loved the latest season of Only Murders in the Building on Hulu and salutes the end of WTF with Marc Maron00:22:04 - Ron (and Conor) are loving The Lowdown on Hulu and he got to the theaters to see Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein Year-End Mailbag!:00:30:52  - Patrick K. from North Carolina asks if any movies we saw as kids shocked us that we were allowed to see?00:34:02 - Dan C. from New Jersey wants to know what IP could be translated to opera?00:37:27 -  Woulter L. asks a great question about the impact of removing the Beatles or another media creator from the timeline and what the impact would be00:43:22  - Pete wants to know if we listen to college radio?00:50:55 - Zak H. from Milwaukee is looking for (hypothetical) book recommendations about the mafia (which doesn't exist).00:53:11 - Doug M. wants to know more movies that are "bad" but also "good"?00:58:28 - Stephen H. from Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom wants to know if anyone in our families shame us for our interests?01:01:02 - Jacob asks a fantastic question about G.I. Joe vs. Predator that breaks our brains.   Music:"B A D I D E A"Militarie Gun Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US has not sent a delegation to the COP30 in Brazil but President Trump's influence is being felt at the conference. Also on the programme, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have said they've agreed to a proposal for a humanitarian ceasefire in the country's civil war; and, the world's largest spiderweb has been discovered in a cave.(Photo: The Prince of Wales leaves the stage after speaking during the COP30 UN climate conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil. Picture date: Thursday November 6, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Is Saturday's game at Murrayfield Scotland's best ever opportunity to beat the All Blacks? And what would count as a good autumn for Wales? Just some of the questions that Chris, Tom and Gareth tackle ahead of busy weekend of rugby. Chris argues that England's strength in depth is their biggest asset, while Tom has serious concerns that Ireland lack the X factor. And Gareth confesses he's starting to feel like the third wheel in this pod throuple after missing out on the Lion tour.

Lauren Salter is joined by Jonathan Davies, Ross Moriarty and Ellis Jenkins to preview Wales' opening match of the autumn campaign against Argentina.  They also discuss coach Steve Tandy's fresh approach and recount their experiences of facing Argentina.

Voters in New York City have elected a socialist, Muslim, 34-year old Mayor. Here's what Labour need to learn from Zohran Mamdani's campaign.--Zohran Mamdani calls himself "Donald Trump's worst nightmare". In the UK, senior Labour figures including Wes Streeting have praised the young Democrat Mayor-Elect's campaign. But should Labour be celebrating a win in America's Democrat stronghold, when they can't win their own seat in Wales?George Eaton and Megan Kenyon join Anoosh Chakelian to discuss what the Left in Britain must learn from the Mamdani campaign - and whether, in fact, this spells better news for Zack Polanski's Greens than Keir Starmer's Labour government.LISTEN AD-FREE:

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss Swansea City's dip in form and Craig Bellamy's pledge to stay with Wales.

In this episode, I discuss the impact of AI in HR. 

It's the second weekend of November internationals so Alfie, Alex and Elgan look ahead to the action.They are at the England training base so discuss another very interesting squad selection from Steve Borthwick. Including Chandler Cunningham-South getting the opportunity at number 8, Maro Itoje dropping to the bench and Marcus Smith being deployed at full-back.Plus, they look ahead to the other matches at the weekend, especially Wales v Argentina, France v South Africa and Scotland hosting New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

År 1971 skedde det sammanlagt 459 mord i England och Wales. De allra flesta mord blev lösta. I varje mordfall 1971 var offret någon som omedelbart eller inom kort blev identifierad. Polisen visste vem den mördade var. I varje mordfall… utom ett. Det fall som Dan Hörning nu kommer att berätta om i två avsnitt. Där offret än idag, 54 år senare, är okänd. Det här är historien om Fred the Head. Skrivet av Sofie Karlsson. Klippt av David Oscarsson. Berättat av Dan Hörning. Vill du att Olösta mord ska fortsätta att komma ut varje vecka? Du kan påverka genom att dela podden med alla du känner som kan tänkas vara intresserade och/eller sponsra via Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/olostamordHar du teorier om vad som hänt i fallen som vi tagit upp i podden? Skicka dem till: zimwaypodcast@gmail.com så kommer vi ta upp dem i kommande avsnitt.Vill du höra ett specifikt fall i podden? Önska dina fall i det här formuläret: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDlQxf9SgZyeGS-qFPaB4BP-L59lQhs7BbZACfwk7xSs-AFw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0astYAY_SJLcst89FwKaPIeHHV9zlfAxEz6Cmrh37bbMwvMHGc8z5cwg4Mail: zimwaypodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Olostamord/Det här är en podd av Dan Hörning och David Oscarsson.Följ Dan Hörning här:X: @danhorningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2Qb7SmL9mejE5RCv1chwg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we examine the Office for Students' (OfS) renewed scrutiny of degree classification algorithms and what it means for confidence in standards. We explore the balance between institutional autonomy, transparency for students and employers, and the evidence regulators will expect.Plus we discuss the government's response to the Francis review of curriculum and assessment in England, and the Welsh government's plan to lift the undergraduate fee cap in 2026–27 to align with England with a 2 per cent uplift to student support.With Alex Stanley, Vice President for Higher Education of the National Union of Students, Michelle Morgan, Dean of Students at the University of East London, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe.Algorithms aren't the problem. It's the classification system they supportThe Office for Students steps on to shaky ground in an attempt to regulate academic standardsUniversities in England can't ignore the curriculum (and students) that are comingDiamond's a distant memory as Wales plays inflation games with fees and maintenanceWhat we still need to talk about when it comes to the LLE

Cork comedian Chris Kent will be performing his last few shows from his ‘offline' tour this month. From touring across the UK, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with two small kids and 100 shows. Life has been very busy for Chris. Chris joined Pat in studio to talk about how he's been getting on and what life has been like since he went back online.

11/5/25 - Teresa Helena Higginson (1844‑1905), born in Holywell, Wales, spent her life as a humble schoolteacher while living a remarkable hidden sanctity. From her childhood in a devout Catholic family to her work in schools across Wigan, Bootle, and Edinburgh, she quietly bore suffering, illness, and the challenges of teaching with unwavering faith. On Good Friday 1874, she received the first of her mystical stigmata (bleeding wounds in her hands and feet), and experienced repeated ecstasies in which she shared in the Passion of Christ. Teresa also promoted a deep devotion to the "Sacred Head of Jesus, Seat of Divine Wisdom." Declared "Servant of God" in 1937, her life shows the extraordinary ways holiness can exist in ordinary daily work, patient suffering, and total union with Christ.

In Brazil, William leans into sport and climate, from Copacabana volleys to Earthshot's halfway-point message of “urgent optimism.” Back home, the Wales family shifts to Forest Lodge after a difficult run at Adelaide Cottage, we explain how the Crown Estate actually works, note Harry's curiously timed overlapping Toronto schedule, and wrap with Sir David Beckham's proud day at Windsor Castle.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

How did a magical Dom Pérignon Champagne tasting of 60 rare vintages reveal the surprising depth and aging potential of sparkling Rosé? What surprising role did the British play in the discovery of sparkling wine? What makes the Porn Star Martini one of the most crowd-pleasing cocktails? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Elva Ramirez, author of the award-winning books "Sparkling" and "Zero Proof." You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Elva Ramirez's terrific book, Sparkling: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails for Any Occasion. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What happened when Elva accidentally triggered an alarm at Veuve Clicquot's private estate in France? How did her career as a Wall Street Journal reporter lead her into the world of cocktails and Champagne? How did years working in restaurants teach Elva to "speak bartender" and shape her storytelling style? What was it like attending an exclusive Dom Pérignon Rosé dinner featuring decades of rare vintages? What did that tasting reveal about how aged Rosé Champagne evolves and expresses itself over time? How does Elva's book, Sparkling, showcase the creativity of world-class bartenders and Champagne houses? What surprising history did she uncover about who truly discovered sparkling wine? Why did Champagne dominate New York's Gilded Age, when most of America's supply was consumed in just a few city blocks? How did bartenders in the 1800s turn Champagne into a cultural symbol of luxury and celebration? What are the stories behind Prince Albert Edward's "Prince of Wales" cocktail and Ernest Hemingway's "Death in the Afternoon"? How can you choose the right sparkling wine for cocktails? Why should Lambrusco be reconsidered as a serious, fruit-forward sparkling wine?   Key Takeaways March 2016, Dom Pérignon was releasing a new Rosé vintage and threw a portfolio dinner serving every Dom Pérignon Rosé ever released. The aha moment for Elva was, up until about the mid-80s, it's still a fresh, sparkling rose that we know, but from the 80s, all of a sudden, the colour completely deepens, and all these Pinot characters just come out of it. The fact that it had aged so well surprised her. The Champagne region has been famous for wine for a very, very long time, and it's believed that people have been making wine there since before the Roman era but the English are actually credited with "discovering" sparkling wine. They figured out how to make the bubbles happen and that they liked it. The Porn Star Martini features vanilla vodka, passion-fruit purée and then separately, you're served a very cold shot of Champagne or sparkling wine. Instantly, it was a hit because the combination of vanilla and passionfruit, people get it right away. So this is like a cocktail and a shot. You can drink one and then drink the other, or you can take the shot and pour it in the glass.   About Elva Ramirez Elva Ramirez is an author, journalist and brand strategist. She is the author of "Sparkling" and "Zero Proof," which were both finalists for Best Cocktail Book at Tales of the Cocktail in their respective years. "Sparkling" is a finalist for IACP's 2025 Best Cookbook Awards. Elva holds an MBA from CUNY Baruch College and a Master's in journalism from Columbia University.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/362.

As we interact with endless sources of media and news every day, we tend to recognize the big names presenting to us and often have an opinion at the ready in terms of credibility and preference. But why did we develop those opinions in the first place, and how do we move forward with confidence when processing the continuous supply of new information gets more challenging all the time? According to Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, it all comes down to something innately human and critical to our collective success– trust. In his upcoming book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last, Wales unites the origin story of one of the internet's go-to information sources with observations on how the guiding principles of the platform can be applied both on and offline. With 11 billion views every month in the English language alone, Wikipedia may be ubiquitous to us now, but it was a tough pitch at the beginning. Facing doubts from fellow professionals and concerns about the open user editing, Wales emphasizes that the core of the experiment was building a sense of trust. Not only getting strangers on the Internet to trust each other, but the institution itself trusting that people would not be abusive or uncivil, that they wouldn't unfairly change each other's contributions – ultimately trusting that people as a whole had good intentions. Wales continues to stress that trust is not inanimate– it is a living thing that can and should be cultivated. The Seven Rules of Trust implores readers to use these central principles of trust, collaboration, and respect that helped found Wikipedia to maintain connection and critical thinking now in our modern age. While access to Internet resources, accurate citations, and other people's expertise has grown into what many view as a utility like water or electricity, Wales expresses concerns about the global crisis of credibility and knowledge. Wales considers how his organization– once an industry punchline– has become a worldwide presence in the same two decades that the public's trust in everything from information to government to social media has trended backwards. Compiling insights gained from years of experience and reflections with candid lessons learned in the early days of Wikipedia, The Seven Rules of Trust aims to act as an approachable guide to reinforcing a positive loop of accountability and creativity that can stand the test of time. Jimmy Wales is the founder of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation. Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People, he has been recognized by the World Economic Forum for his contributions to the global public good. He lives with his family in London. Mónica Guzmán is the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity; advisor at Braver Angels; and host of A Braver Way podcast. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. Buy the Book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last Third Place Books

Send us a textEpisode 305 - Philip Pinney - A Fly Fishing Life and So Much MoreThere are times when you meet someone, hear their story and are amazed by the life they have led.Philip was born in New Zealand and had a fly rod in his hand from an early age.Fishing tiny streams with his friends he was never far from a river.On leaving school, he joined the RAF basing himself in the UK as the stillwater scene was just starting.He flew Buccaneer aircraft during the Cold War and travelled the world in an aircraft including flying in Top Gun combat tactical performance programs in Nevada, US doing extremely well.He also taught the then Prince Charles to fly and took him fishing just before his investiture as Prince of Wales. He also tells me about the Queen Mother who was also a keen fly angler.On leaving the RAF, Philip spent more time fishing the chalk streams of Hampshire and the salmon rivers of Scotland.He is an incredibly modest person who at 86, has seen and done so many things in a packed fishing career so far!We sat and talked for an hour, I feel like I only scratched the surface of this amazing story.

Steffan Thomas and The Observer rugby writer Ben Coles sit down to discuss Wales' prospects and who Steve Tandy should select for autumn opener against Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, we explore class actions procedures and trends in Australia, and what similarities and differences there are with England and Wales. The episode is hosted by Rachel Lidgate, a partner in our disputes team in London. She is joined by two disputes partners in our Australian offices who have extensive experience of dealing with class action litigation, Jason Betts and Aoife Xuereb. For a more in-depth analysis see Class actions radar: Australia https://www.hsfkramer.com/insights/reports/class-actions-radar-scanning-global-trends-and-risks/australia, which is part of our report on the global class actions landscape, Class actions radar: scanning global trends and risks https://www.hsfkramer.com/insights/reports/class-actions-radar-scanning-global-trends-and-risks See also our 2024 survey Rethinking risk: Inside Class Actions in Australia https://www.hsfkramer.com/insights/2024-09/rethinking-risk-inside-class-actions This podcast is the second half of our mini-series looking at the class actions landscape in the US and Australia. The US episode is available here https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2025-10/the-class-actions-landscape-us-class-actions.

De zaak tegen twee Britse mannen, verdacht van spionage voor China, is in het water gevallen. Niet omdat het bewijs tegen de twee ontbreekt, maar omdat Westminster niet hardop wil zeggen dat China een gevaar kan zijn voor de staatsveiligheid. De mannen zijn overigens niet eens blij met deze uitkomst, ze hadden graag voor de rechter hun onschuld bepleit. Ook in deze aflevering Is het probleem van Prince Andrew dan toch existentieel voor de Britse monarchie? Charles gaat in elk geval een stap verder dan voorheen gedacht. Zijn broer levert gedwongen al zijn titels in, zelfs die van Prins. De vraag is of dit offer genoeg is. De populariteit van het Britse koningshuis is op een dieptepunt beland. Waar het wel goed mee gaat? Corner shops. Deze typisch britse kleine kruidenierswinkeltjes zijn al vele malen afgeschreven als gedoemd, maar blijven populair. Wat zit daarachter? Over Van Bekhovens Britten In van Bekhovens Britten praten Lia van Bekhoven en Connor Clerx elke week over de grootste nieuwsonderwerpen en de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Van Brexit naar binnenlandse politiek, van de Royals tot de tabloids. Waarom fascineert het VK Nederlanders meer dan zo veel andere Europese landen? Welke rol speelt het vooralsnog Verenigd Koninkrijk in Europa, nu het woord Brexit uit het Britse leven lijkt verbannen, maar de gevolgen van de beslissing om uit de EU te stappen iedere dag duidelijker worden? De Britse monarchie, en daarmee de staat, staat voor grote veranderingen na de dood van Queen Elisabeth en de kroning van haar zoon Charles. De populariteit van het Koningshuis staat op een dieptepunt. Hoe verandert de Britse monarchie onder koning Charles, en welke gevolgen heeft dat voor de Gemenebest? In Van Bekhovens Britten analyseren Lia en Connor een Koninkrijk met tanende welvaart, invloed en macht. De Conservatieve Partij leverde veertien jaar op rij de premier, maar nu heeft Labour onder Keir Starmer de teugels in handen. Hoe ziet het VK er onder Keir Starmer uit? En hoe gaan de ‘gewone’ Britten, voor zover die bestaan, daar mee om? Al deze vragen en meer komen aan bod in Van Bekhovens Britten. Een kritische blik op het Verenigd Koninkrijk, waar het een race tussen Noord-Ierland en Schotland lijkt te worden wie zich het eerst af kan scheiden van het VK. Hoe lang blijft het Koninkrijk verenigd? Na ruim 45 jaar onder de Britten heeft Lia van Bekhoven een unieke kijk op het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Als inwoner, maar zeker geen anglofiel, heeft ze een scherpe blik op het nieuws, de politiek, de monarchie en het dagelijkse leven aan de overkant van de Noordzee. Elke woensdag krijg je een nieuwe podcast over het leven van Van Bekhovens Britten in je podcastapp. Scherpe analyses, diepgang waar op de radio geen tijd voor is en een flinke portie humor. Abonneer en mis geen aflevering. Over Lia Lia van Bekhoven is correspondent Verenigd Koninkrijk voor onder andere BNR Nieuwsradio, VRT, Knack en Elsevier en is regelmatig in talkshows te zien als duider van het nieuws uit het VK. Ze woont sinds 1976 in Londen, en is naast correspondent voor radio, televisie en geschreven media ook auteur van de boeken Mama gaat uit dansen, het erfgoed van Diana, prinses van Wales (1997), Land van de gespleten God, Noord-Ierland en de troubles (2000), In Londen, 9 wandelingen door de Britse hoofdstad (2009) en Klein-Brittannië (2022). Over Connor Connor Clerx is presentator en podcastmaker bij BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij werkt sinds 2017 voor BNR en was voorheen regelmatig te horen in De Ochtendspits, Boekestijn en de Wijk en BNR Breekt. Als podcastmaker werkte hij de afgelopen tijd aan onder andere De Taxi-oorlog, Kuipers en de Kosmos, Splijtstof, Baan door het Brein en Welkom in de AI-Fabriek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budgets are on the minds of politicians on both ends of the M4 this week. Whether the Welsh Government can pass theirs will come down to striking a deal with opposition members. But what are the offers on the table? James and Fliss are joined by Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Sam Rowlands MS and Cllr Anthony Hunt to talk through the details. They also get expert analysis from Wales Governance Centre's Guto Ifan and Political Correspondent Elliw Gwawr on what it all means for Wales.

On the 5th November 1605 many men were set up to lose their lives in a Catholic coup at the Palace of Westminster. One of those was the King of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The first British King. Let's talk about King James and get to know him better.Coming back to the podcast we have Steven Veerapen, who has penned James' bio for Birlinn books, titled The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI & I.Welcome back, Steven!The Wisest Fool - The Lavish Life of James VI and I:https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-wisest-fool-2/Get Witches: A King's Obsession:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Witches-Kings-Obsession-Steven-Veerapen/dp/1780279523/https://birlinn.co.uk/product/witches/Anna of Denmark:https://www.peterlang.com/document/1160454https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anna-Denmark-Queen-Two-Kingdoms/dp/1789973414/Get Steven's Books:https://www.waterstones.com/author/steven-veerapen/4403209https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/steven-veerapen/https://www.peterlang.com/document/1113656https://birlinn.co.uk/?s=steven%20veerapen&t=authorsFind Steven:https://www.stevenveerapen.com/https://x.com/stevenveerapenhttps://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/veerapenstevendr/Find Baroque:https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/https://www.reignoflondon.com/https://substack.com/@ifitaintbaroquepodcastSupport Baroque:https://www.patreon.com/c/Ifitaintbaroquepodcast/https://buymeacoffee.com/ifitaintbaroqueIf you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London:Saxons to Stuarts:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Tudors & Stuarts:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/The Georgians:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/Naughty London:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1829 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: RexMD - Get up to 95% off ED treatment with Rex MD, visit rexmd.com/CODETOBEPROVIDED True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/hardfactor  DaftKings - Download the DraftKings Casino app, sign up with code HARDFACTOR, and spin your favorite slots! The Crown is Yours - Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER 00:00:00 Timestamps 01:00:00 Story Teasers 00:04:25 Typewriters suck! 00:06:20 Plans to get two alien nuts on the show 00:08:45 Ukraine is incentivizing Russian kills with a point system, which rewards soldiers with new killing equipment 00:20:30 Toddler from Wales can't stop eating wood and rugs 00:26:00 Woman expecting her medicine is instead shipped human arms and fingers 00:30:30 Pretzels and Holocaust themed Halloween floats 00:38:10 Update on the NYC Mayoral Race 00:40:55 Rejected Idaho license plates Thank you for listening! Go to patreon.com/hardfactor to join our community, get access to bonus pods, discord chat, and much more - but Most Importantly: HAGFD!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Wikipedia was founded in 2001, the idea that people around the world could come together to create an accurate online encyclopedia covering virtually any topic seemed far-fetched. But today many people see the website as a trusted source of well-curated and -cited information. That's because of careful decisions that its leaders made about how to operate. Cofounder Jimmy Wales explains how introducing a simple purpose, insisting on certain rules of engagement, and other strategies helped the organization to build trust with contributors and users -- and maintain it even in a world bombarded by misinformation. Wales is the author of The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last.

Today we celebrate one of Wales's finest exports; the Cymru Connector himself, Mr ‘Where-Did-You-Go-To-School', the one and only Elis James! Yes it's Elis's birthday, and he kicks off the show by doing what all 45 year olds do: rapping. After receiving a gift from John that is so thoughtful it almost derails the recording, Elis takes part in an eventful birthday Cymru Connection. Tempers flare, passions erupt, and objects go flying.Then it's time to meet one of his sporting heroes. Will Elis be able to stay cool when faced with one of the great pillars of Welsh sport? And crucially, will he be able to Cymru Connect with them?If you want to celebrate Carmarthen's greatest export since the invention of the ball bearing in 1794, then write to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp 07974 293 022.

This week on The Pod, Jim, Goodey, Bigs dive into a massive opening weekend of the Quilter Nations Series — red cards, redemptions, and peroxide-blond hair. England made it eight wins on the bounce with a dominant bench-inspired victory over Australia, with Borthwick building his own “Bomb Squad.” Ireland meanwhile, were left reeling after a controversial red card and second-half collapse against the All Blacks in Chicago, while Scotland and South Africa both flexed with huge wins over the USA and Japan respectively. Plus, Wales and Lions winger Josh Adams joins the show to chat about life in camp, the mood under Steve Tandy, and where Wales are going into some massive games with World Cup qualification implictions. Plenty of laughs this week as the lads are on great form after their US trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 174 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins is joined by resident train travel expert Doug Collins to share highlights from his six-week rail adventure across the UK. Travelling from London to Scotland and back again, Doug explored major cities, rural stations and some of Britain's most scenic routes while gathering video content for upcoming YouTube guides.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Which UK train routes offer the most spectacular views✅ How to use passes like the BritRail Flexipass to save money and travel easily ✅ Tips for planning, booking and adapting a multi-week rail itinerary ✅ What to expect when travelling by train across England, Scotland and Wales ✅ How to make the most of UK Travel Planning resources, from our Guide to UK Train Travel ebook and itinerary consults to upcoming train workshopsWhether you're dreaming of a rail-focused itinerary or just want insider insight into how the UK rail network really works, this episode is packed with practical advice, first-hand stories and expert recommendations to help you travel with confidence.

Duncan Wales, CEO of Tellimer, joins the show to discuss the origins of the company, their unique offering focused on emerging and frontier markets, and where artificial intelligence fits into his business. 

Residential and commercial property may both involve bricks and mortar — but they're completely different businesses.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what separates residential and commercial investment: how they're valued, financed, taxed and managed, and why switching from one to the other means changing the way you think about property altogether.If you've ever thought “I want to invest commercially, but I'm not sure what's different,” this episode will make it crystal clear.The FundamentalsThe difference between letting to people versus businessesHow lease length, responsibilities and vacancy risk change between the twoHow Value is DeterminedComparable-based versus income-based valuationsHow yield directly drives commercial valueFunding & FinanceWhy residential lenders assess you, but commercial lenders assess the dealTypical LTVs, interest rates and how I approach financing strategyUK Property Transaction Taxes (2025 Update)SDLT in England & Northern IrelandLBTT in ScotlandLTT in WalesThe abolition of MDR in England/NI and how the commercial rates compareResidential Licensing FeesMandatory, Additional & Selective Licensing explainedTypical costs, penalties, and how commercial avoids these completelyThe Mindset ShiftWhy successful investors act like CEOs, not landlordsHow I build systems that let my portfolio run without me doing every taskKey TakeawaysResidential property is heavily regulated and hands-on.Commercial property focuses on contracted income and long-term value growth.MDR is gone in England & NI but still available in Scotland and Wales.Six or more residential units usually qualify for commercial rates.There's no licensing requirement for commercial — saving thousands in fees.To succeed, you need to think like a CEO, not a landlord.

Wikipedia, the crowdsourced encyclopedia, is one of the world's most visited websites, with 11 billion page views each month. Its founder, Jimmy Wales, credits its success to one thing — trust — which he sees at odds with our increasing loss of faith in institutions and in each other. In his new book, he lays out what he calls a “blueprint for building things that last” in volatile times. We'll talk to Wales about the site's history and why right wing figures like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson are attacking it. The book is “The Seven Rules of Trust.” Has Wikipedia earned your trust? Guests: Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richie is joined by Christine Hart. Christine is a Sunday Times best-selling author. She was once an investigative journalist for the Daily Mail and The Sunday Times. During her career The Mirror Newspaper Group paid her to target Diana, Princess of Wales. She was once described by Rebekah Brooks - then editor of The Sun - as “one of the paper's most valuable contacts,” and later wrote a book about the phone hacking scandal. These days she is a certified psychotherapist, shamanic practitioner & life coachOn today's show, Christine discusses last Saturday's horrific knife attack on a passenger train bound for London, the fall of Prince Andrew and who Jeffrey Epstein really worked for. Christine tells Richie why she believes we are witnessing a battle of good v evil that involves interdimensional entities. This is a must-listen show. https://www.christinejoannahart.com/https://x.com/HartTherapist

After the madness of Haunting Season, we're returning to Series 7 and the history and folklore of Monmouthshire in south east Wales!We discuss the county's history of invasion, by the Romans, the Normans, the English, and of course by heavy industry, and its many changing names - Caerwent, Gwent, Wentland and Monmouthshire.We couldn't fail to mention our favourite son of Monmouthshire, Geoffrey, as well as some of the incredible landscape and cultural features of the county. We're helped along in this by some excerpts from our Local Legends interview with Christine Watkins.Then we dig into folklore, finding surprising cures for warts and meeting cunning men, wily bridge-building parsons, and some rather mean-spirited fairies.Eleanor's story "Winter's Eve" has the chilling Gwrach y Rhibyn drifting through a cloud of mist, and a whole host of Nos Galan Gaeaf customs.We hope that you enjoy the episode, and we'll speak to you again on Thursday with a new Magic and Medicine episode all about Reiki!The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook, Philippa Tuttiett and Elinor Snowsill to preview Wales against Argentina and discuss women's rugby in Wales after the Welsh Rugby Union's recent proposals.

The Fateful Secret: Mackenzie's Panic and the Wardroom's Verdict of Death. Richard Snow discusses how the crisis began on Friday, November 24, 1842, when Philip Spencer detailed his plot to crew member Wales, claiming to have recruited at least 20 people to turn the Somers into a pirate ship. Wales reported the plot to First Lieutenant Gansevoort, who reported to Captain Mackenzie. Mackenzie initially dismissed the claim but quickly became convinced and panicky, ordering Gansevoort to spy on Spencer. On Saturday, Mackenzie confronted Spencer and had him put in irons. Mackenzie grew increasingly suspicious, eventually arresting Boatswain's Mate Cromwell and Seaman Small. The ship's environment became one of "collective insanity" and extreme paranoia. Mackenzie suspiciously delegated the choice by asking his wardroom officers to convene an investigation, and the officers delivered a verdict: for the safety of the vessel, Spencer, Small, and Cromwell had to die. Despite being only hours from fortified land in the Virgin Islands, the verdict was executed.