Podcasts about Welsh

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Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:02:18 Henry Parker Ravens At Alport (Psalms) 3:55 The Dark Peak 2026 0:06:36 Mari Mathias Can y Melinydd 4:05 Cyfarwydd 2026 0:10:59 GoGo Penguin Call to the Void 5:01 Call to the Void 2026 0:16:24 Aisling Urwin One Day All Of This Will End 6:19 The Other Place 2026 0:22:54 Jim Ghedi The Hungry Child 5:50 The Hungry Child 2026 0:29:06 Vishal Naidu Gallops In The Mist 5:15 Aeons In Stillness 2025 0:34:36 Kalandra Everything In Its Right Place (Radiohead Cover) 4:32 Single 2026 0:39:35 In the Labyrinth Kabul 4:02 Worlds on Fire 2026 0:44:03 Ed O’Brien Incantations 7:34 Blue Morpho 2026 0:51:59 Lyrre Ephemeral 5:09 Nothing is Promised 2026 The Dark Peak by Henry Parker favorite track Ravens At Alport (Psalms) Fine guitarist looks to the natural settings of the Peak District National Park for inspiration on this release. It's just him on his guitar and the sounds of the moorland landscapes there. This is just lovely and contemplative. I kind of can't stop playing it. Cyfarwydd by Mari Mathias favorite track Can y Melinydd Dulcet-voiced Welsh folk singer-songwriter sings these mostly delicate pieces in her native tongue, and she tastefully brings in some modern sensibilities. Mari handles vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonium, with guests on flute, electric guitar, bass, harp, and drums and percussion. The Other Place by Aisling Urwin favorite track One Day All Of This Will End Multi-instrumentalist and singer, Irish Aisling Urwin has a lovely, soaring voice. Her writings are in a contemporary folk vein, sometimes dabbling into jazz territory. There is a veritable kitchen sink of modern and traditional folk instruments featured here, too much to list, but all are tastefully played in support of this fine artist's work. The Hungry Child by Jim Ghedi Jim Ghedi brings his impassioned delivery to this drone-y dirge. The piece steadily builds from ominous to near chaos as the tragic ending for the child is finally revealed. Aeons In Stillness by Vishal Naidu favorite track Gallops In The Mist Vishal is a member or a prominent metal band in India, but don't let that fool you. This is deeply contemplative instrumental music in a dark folk vein. Primarily guitar, other instrumentation here are strings, flute, and piano and other keyboards, provided by some other artists in this realm. Everything In Its Right Place by KALANDRA This time, Kalandra is covering this Radiohead song, turning it into their own by virtue of their own signature sound. Their version is both airier, yet more lush, with Kalandra's layering of both instruments and vocals. Worlds on Fire by In The Labyrinth favorite track KABUL Multi-instrumentalist and composer Peter Lindhal once again delivers his particular menu of richly flavoured world-infused music to the musical table. Peter alone plays too many instruments to list, and he also has guests on many others, plus vocals, as well. This is a heady mix of Middle Eastern and Indian music, stirred up with some western electricity. Not just world music, but other-worldly music. Blue Morpho by Ed O’Brien favorite track Incantations This is the second solo release for Radiohead's guitarist. Psych folk for the most part, with chamber, jazz, funk, and ambient over- and under-tones. The sound is a bit muted, but not at all unclear, more dreamlike than muffled. Utterly phantasmagoric, and best heard from start to finish, but choosing the opener as my favourite track, as it is a fine introduction. Nothing Is Promised by LYRRE favorite track Ephemeral Full-length release from Lyrre, a metal band, who feature hurdy-gurdy, along with an ethereal, yet forceful female vocalist. The music is driving, as metal should be, but the element of the hurdy-gurdy gives it an enjoyable twist from the usual instrumentation one encounters in metal, and the musical complexity makes it an enjoyable experience.

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This month on Magus we're discussing maybe the most influential wizard of all time, and a true original - it's only flippin' Merlin!We track his development through prehistory via the archetype of the "Lord of Ecstasy" - a deific entity who appears in mythologies from all over the world.In addition to exploring his British precedents in the form of the Northern and Scots Lowland wild man of the woods Lailoken and the Welsh version of that same character in the form of Myrddin Wyllt, we also marinade ourselves in the swell of "Arthurian" stories that rose and sloshed about across the Medieval era.After he's given the name 'Merlinus' by Geoffrey of Monmouth though, Merlin becomes central to not just tales of Camelot but the propaganda of a slew of European kings.We track how, across the British Isles, his identity continues to twist and mutate - befitting the Latin title of his forebears, homo silvaticus. Though at the same time, across the English Channel, the French and central European courts thought of Merlin as one of the great masters of 'Natural Magic.' Born of a demon and a virgin princess, to alchemists and occultists from Cornelius Agrippa to the Brotherhood of the Golden Dawn he was the first building block of an extensive and rigorous magical system which offered proponents God-like powers to shape reality.From Thomas Malory to Alfred Lord Tennyson, J.R.R. Tolkien to the Disney corporation, he is a cultural emblem whose meaning has only continued to shapeshift.Which is only appropriate really, when you think about it...Speak with you again on Thursday for another triple-bill of fairy tales and chats about them with The Ratcatcher and The True History of Little Golden Hood and The Three Dwarfs!Thumbnail cover art for this episode features "Volkhv" by Andrey Shishkin.Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, 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?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to cover all the goings on in Welsh football over the last two weeks plus look ahead to the mens friendlies and the crucial Nations League games for the women. We celebrate Rhian Wilkinson's new contract, a new qualifying pathway from 2030 onwards and much more besides.

This week we talk about what might be expected from Phil Parkinson and the team next season, is the playoffs the absolute minimum and what might Ryan & Rob's goals be for our second season in the Championship.We discuss episode 4 of Welcome to Wrexham, the Wrexham Red Dragons brief appearance at this year's TST and contracts of a number of sponsors coming to an end.We run through a few of the latest transfer rumours connected to Wrexham, Ryan also teaches us some more Welsh and Siân has a go at this week's quiz.You can now send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp. Our number is +447386411197 or just click this link to open up a chat with us: https://wa.me/447386411197Email: methewifeandwrexhamafc@gmail.comSocial media: @methewifepodIf you would like to ‘Buy us a coffee' then check out this link to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/methewifeDragon chat: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/wrexham-afc-foundation/dragon-chatClick to message the show

Rents in Rome were unaffordable in 164 BCE. We've had 2,000 years to fix the housing crisis. Here's why we haven't.From ancient Roman insulae and the Great Fire of London to Hoovervilles, Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy scheme, the 2008 financial crash, and BlackRock, this is the complete history of the housing crisis.We cover the Welsh second homes scandal, Barcelona's tourist backlash, why the richest generation in history can't afford to buy, and the solutions that actually work, including Vienna's social housing model, community land trusts, and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen challenges young people to pray for revival, not merely as something God did in the past, but as something He still desires to do today. Reflecting on the history of revival in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and the heart cry of Psalm 85:6, he reminds listeners that revival begins personally before it spreads corporately. True revival is not earned by human effort, but received through thirst, trust, humility, and dependence on the God who delights to revive His people. Topics Discussed The history of God's reviving work in places now spiritually forgotten The prayer of Psalm 85:6: “Wilt thou not revive us again?” Why young people should pray for revival in their school, youth group, church, and community The Welsh revival story and the reminder that “the revival is in here” The meaning of personal revival as Christ's abundant life in the believer Two essentials for personal revival: thirsting for God and trusting Him to work How revival produces rejoicing, truth, righteousness, and holiness from the inside out Why revival is not something we deserve, but a mercy God gives The importance of dealing honestly and biblically with sin A testimony of God moving in a Christian school camp and stirring a lifelong burden for revival The difference between simply “getting by” and living in the presence and power of God Key Takeaways Revival is not just a historical event to admire; it is a present need to pray for. Corporate revival begins with individual believers who are personally revived. A young person does not have to settle for dull, distracted, subnormal Christianity. Personal revival begins with a thirsty heart that wants God and a trusting heart that believes Him. Revival produces more than emotion; it produces truth, righteousness, holiness, and a passion for Christ. God's reviving work is an act of mercy, not something we earn or deserve. The presence of God changes everything. When God “steps in the room,” hearts are humbled, sins are confessed, burdens are born, and lives are changed. The right prayer is still, “Wilt thou not revive us again?” If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Storytelling is something we all do on a daily basis, whether we're aware of it or not. Maybe we're telling a funny anecdote about something that happened on the way to work. Perhaps we're recounting how we first met the bride during a wedding speech. Or how about retelling our favourite folk tale to help soothe a child to sleep? Storytelling and folklore are not synonyms. Folklore is a body of knowledge created primarily by the people for transmission between themselves. Folk tales are the stories told by these same people, though the definition of a folk tale varies. Yet storytelling can be the bridge between the two, enabling the ongoing transmission of folklore from a teller to a group of avid listeners. The English and Welsh storytelling revival began in the early 1980s, and we can thank its success for the plethora of storytelling events, books, and podcasts now available. So let's look at how storytelling links with folklore in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! See the episode contributors here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/episode-contributors/ Find the blog post with all the images and references here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/folklore-and-storytelling/ Check out Dawn Nelson's Little History of Storytelling: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/12992/9781803996745 Amanda's talk at the Folklore Centre: https://www.folkloremythmagic.com/product-page/amanda-edmiston-traveller-tales-and-healing-herbs-talk Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Get weekly articles and bonus content at Substack: https://fabulousfolklore.substack.com/ Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Find the Fabulous Folklore Bookshop, Icy's social media links, and other useful bits at: http://icysedgwick.com/start-here

Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman as they break down the tight end position for fantasy football in 2026! Welsh, Fitz, and Bogs go through the consensus rankings and tiers to highlight which players they will be targeting and avoiding in their upcoming drafts! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Tier 1 - 0:02:27 Trey McBride - 0:05:15 Colston Loveland - 0:06:35 Tier 2 - 0:08:46 Tucker Kraft - 0:10:43 Sam LaPorta - 0:11:57 Tyler Warren - 0:12:43 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:13:10 Tier 3 - 0:13:51 Oronde Gadsden - 0:14:38 Isaiah Likely - 0:17:07 Travis Kelce vs. George Kittle - 0:18:46 Hard Rock Bet - 0:20:47 Deeper League Targets - 0:22:39 Must-Draft Players - 0:26:01 Busts - 0:28:47 Sleepers - 0:30:15 Outro - 0:31:39 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded at Hay Festival, Andy asks the panel the dreaded question - is Brexit back on the table? Also on the menu is Welsh independence, the National Conversation and an update on just how much money has been wasted on HS2.This week's panellists are Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush and Chloe Petts.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Maisie Adair, Catherine Brinkworth, Angela Channell and James Farmer Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded at Hay FestivalA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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In the lonely marshlands and mist-soaked valleys of Wales, strange lights have long been seen drifting silently through the darkness.Pale flames moving along forgotten roads.Lanterns with no hand to carry them.Omens of death.Tonight, storyteller Owen Staton invites you into the haunting world of the Canwyll Corph — the Welsh corpse candles — where grief walks beside love, where ancient superstition lingers beneath chapel bells and sea mist, and where a young doctor discovers that some lights are not meant to be followed.Rich with folklore, melancholy and eerie beauty, The Grim Lights is a deeply atmospheric tale of loss, longing and the flickering boundary between this world and the next.So settle beside the fire, listen to the wind at the window… and if you glimpse a pale flame moving in the darkness beyond the glass…Don't follow it www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7

We join Jon as he negatives through the Boston Airport to talk about The Mekon's new album HORROR and HORRORble the Dub companion album!   Mekons, who will be celebrating their 50th year in 2027, will be touring in support of the upcoming re-release of their 2025 album HORROR on June 12 in conjunction with a an entire new album of Dub remixes, entitled HORRORble (mekons Vs. Tony Maimone In Dub Conference) by Pere Ubu's Tony Maimone via Fire Records as a 2xCD, white vinyl and digital configurations and can be ordered here. June -3-26th Cleveland OH The Mekons at The Music Box Supper Club Tickets here mekons-june3   About Jon:       Jon Langford born October 11, 1957, Newport, Monmouthshire is a Welsh-born musician and artist who is presently based in Chicago. He is the younger brother of science-fiction author and critic David Langford Langford was originally the drummer for the punk band The Mekons when it formed at the University of Leeds in 1977, but he later took up the guitar as other band members left. Since the mid-1980s he has been one of the leaders in incorporating folk and country music into punk rock. He has released a number of solo recordings as well as recordings with other bands outside of The Mekons, most notably the Waco Brothers, which he co-founded after moving to Chicago in the early 1990s. He is involved with the Chicago-based >independent record label >Bloodshot. Langford is also a prolific and respected visual artist best known for his striking portraits of country music icons including Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. His multimedia music/spoken-word/video performance, “The Executioner's Last Songs,” premiered at Alverno College in 2005, and has been performed in several other cities. He illustrated the comic strip Great Pop Things under the pseudonym Chuck Death. Since 2005 he has co-hosted a weekly radio program, “The Eclectic Company,” broadcast on WXRT 93.1 FM in Chicago. He has contributed to This American Life. Among Langford's musical side projects have been the Three Johns (with John Hyatt and John (Phillip) Brennan), who released several albums of drum-machine-fueled punk in the 1980s; the country-punk Waco Brothers (with Dean Schlabowske, Tracey Dear, Alan Doughty, Mark Durante, and Mekons drummer Steve Goulding), who have been recording since 1995; the Pine Valley Cosmonauts, a revolving assortment of Chicago musicians who have backed both Langford and other musicians such as Kelly Hogan; and Ship and Pilot. He became a father figure to the local music scene, encouraging many of his labelmates on Bloodshot Records and championing anyone he thought worthy of scrutiny, often lending his services as a musician or visual artist or inviting local musicians to guest on his releases. Langford's first official solo album, Skull Orchard, a look back at his hometown of Newport, Wales, was released in 1998. He followed it with All the Fame of Lofty Deeds, in 2004, Gold Brick in 2006, and Old Devils in 2010. Langford is an accomplished artist and is renowned for his multi-layered paintings of famous and forgotten figures from the dawn of country music. Nashville Radio, a collection of his artwork and writings, was published in 2006. In January and February 2009, Chicago's Walkabout Theater Company and Collaboraction premiered a stage adaptation of Langford's Goldbrick that featured a live band, two actors and video projections. In November and December 2009, The House Theatre of Chicago staged a production of “All the Fame of Lofty Deeds”, written by rock journalist Mark Guarino and based on Langford's art and 2004 solo album. Collaborations with other musicians Langford initiated a project, the Pine Valley Cosmonauts, which performs the music of other country music groups. Several alternative country musicians have guested on these recordings. Langford has guested on numerous recordings, including with Dutch punk band the Ex, The Old 97s, Chip Taylor, as well as Austin, Texas legend Alejandro Escovedo, and has recorded joint albums with Sally Timms, Kevin Coyne, Richard Buckner, Kat Ex and Rosie Flores.

It's a show that asks more questions than it answers. For starters, could Elis and John host Strictly? How are the boys related to classic board game Guess Who? And can you spell catastrophe without top rate cash?These amuse-bouches are followed up with meatier questions: why was John interviewed at a law firm? Why has Elis been under London's strongest thumbs? And why is Dave telling a man called Ed that he's ready to take his trousers off?Most of these are answered, plus find out what John had erroneously left unchopped for 15 years, and Elis takes us down a whole new route in the nation's favourite 60-second Welsh-based acquaintances game, The Cymru Connection.To save Producer Michael's job, send in some nice messages about his great production work to hello@elisandjohn.com.For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn.For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn.For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com.The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Patrick McManus on Harmony, History and Pugs [caption id="attachment_15774" align="alignleft" width="399"] Patrick McManus judging the Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves sits down with pug breeder, AKC judge and artist Patrick McManus to explore the fascinating intersection of fine art, breed type and the living history of purebred dogs. The ultimate Renaissance man, McManus is known as a dedicated pug breeder and judge, as well as an incredible artist whose unique Cubist renderings of dogs are breathtaking. Purebred dogs serve as "living history," representing a specific place, people and time. As humans evolved and migrated across the globe, dogs followed and were selectively bred by people to perform specific services or to provide "pure exotic joy." Today, breeders and judges act as the curators of this ongoing historical record. For an artist and breeder like McManus, studying the history of fine arts and the history of dogs are "one and the same thing". Observing how dogs were historically depicted and bred helps artists and judges alike understand the "why" behind a breed's unique shape, ensuring they can accurately evaluate if every physical part of the dog is functioning in complete harmony. This evolution of purebreds is deeply intertwined with fine art, as historical art provides a continuous visual thread of canine development. The presence of dogs is documented everywhere from the ancient bas-reliefs of Welsh castles to the masterpieces of renowned painters. For example, Edgar Degas frequently featured Brussels Griffons—which belonged to fellow painter Mary Cassatt—in his pastels and paintings of horse races. Georges Seurat also famously incorporated dogs into his pointillist works. Sometimes, a breed's history is tied directly to other art forms, such as the Dandie Dinmont Terrier being named after a character in a novel. This visual history helps trace the lineage and geographic journey of ancient breeds. The ancient Lhasa Apso from Tibet, for instance, eventually influenced the development of the Pekingese in China. This lineage of "exotic" or brachycephalic (short-faced) breeds—which includes Pugs, Japanese Chins and Brussels Griffons—reflects generations of human selection. [caption id="attachment_15775" align="alignleft" width="495"] One of many of McManus' paintings and artworks.More topics from McManus:[/caption] From "Pug Boy" to Judge:Patrick recounts his early entry into the dog world, starting with a childhood fascination for Pointers and Setters before buying his first Pug at age 15 and earning the affectionate nickname "Pug Boy".The Artist's Eye in the Ring:Patrick explains how studying art and movement naturally translated to evaluating dogs. He discusses how the principles of Cubism and observing how pieces fit together help him assess whether a dog is moving in true harmony and balance.The Importance of Mentorship:Patrick shares his emotional gratitude for the icons of the dog show world, including "Mama" Charlotte Patterson, who took the time to mentor him when he was just a teenager starting with a pooper scooper.

This week we talk about the spygate saga that resulted in Southampton being kicked out of the playoffs, whether we think it was handled correctly and should Wrexham feel hard done yo?We discuss the the first three episodes of Welcome to Wrexham, Bailey's story and club legend Joey Jones taking centre stage.We run through a few of the latest transfer rumours connected to Wrexham, read out your comments, Ryan also teaches us some more Welsh and Siân has a go at this week's quiz.You can now send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp. Our number is +447386411197 or just click this link to open up a chat with us: https://wa.me/447386411197Email: methewifeandwrexhamafc@gmail.comSocial media: @methewifepodIf you would like to ‘Buy us a coffee' then check out this link to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/methewifeDragon chat: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/wrexham-afc-foundation/dragon-chatClick to message the show

HarryTrades join Jimbo for his first ever appearance on the WenDirk Cast.Only in his second season of MFL, Harry has built a Welsh themed squad driven by fun, community and a passion for the game. In this Manager Spotlight he opens up about his journey, his strategy and what he would change about MFL if he had the power.We cover:His journey from hesitant rookie to competitive contenderBuilding a Welsh themed squad on a budgetThe power of community, loaning and collaborationNavigating the learning curve as a newer managerCEO for a Day: what MFL needs to do better for new playersS14 targets and what success looks like in his second seasonPlus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.

We're romping around the Welsh countryside and falling in love! What will happen in the next exciting episode of the further adventures of Billy & Delta...

Saluting Home Bargains FC from afar, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 68 from October 1992 throws up the Highbury mural, Rob Jones' sheep virus, a chat with Nick Hornby, Welsh controversy, Craig Johnston's time warp, the Maradona of the Fens, Kevin Gallagher's explosive face and more. Meanwhile, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 465 and Record Breakers brings a French frolic.Support the showSign up to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine. Join the WSC Supporters' Club here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes

Sarah and Carrie are joined by Keene Short to talk about the 2021 Welsh eco-folk horror film The Feast. We talk nature goddesses, unlikeable yet multidimensional characters, hunting rabbits, tropical fruit, raw meat cube diets, gluttonous outsiders, mushrooms, maggots, and more! 

#546 An Unexpected Journey. Gareth discusses the cars he sees on a trip to an interesting and important place and explains why he's going there. Plus, new On Speed music: Supra Fiery Cannonballs perform "Why Can't We All Just Get Along".

This episode of Socially Democratic discusses the UK local, Scottish, and Welsh election results, and what Labour's historic collapse means for social democracy.Reform UK surged across England, Scotland, and Wales. Labour lost its 115-year dominance in Wales. And inside the Parliamentary Labour Party, calls for Keir Starmer to stand down are growing louder.Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by two insiders who know British Labour politics intimately:

Katelyn Bourgoin (founder of Unignorable) joins Matt and Kolby to break down the 6 types of ownable ideas, the 5-question framework she uses to engineer one, why courses are losing value to AI-enabled "brainware" agencies, and a live audit of Matt's ownable idea.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 The Why We Buy → Unignorable Rebrand 04:16 Ownable Ideas: Test Round (Sinek, Welsh, Sanchez) 09:30 What an Ownable Idea Actually Is 12:22 The 6 Types of Ownable Ideas 16:26 How to Create Your Own (and Why It's Hard) 18:55 The 5-Question Framework 22:10 Brené Brown Broken Down by the Framework 24:16 Lightning vs. Engineered Ideas 27:06 Live Audit: Matt's Overlap Effect Framework 39:58 Brainware: The AI-Enabled Agency Thesis 43:32 Productized Services as the New Course 50:37 Accountability as a Service 52:36 Sunsetting What No Longer Fits 54:38 Where to Find Katelyn

Today, we're heading to the Indiana frontier, where not one, but two bold experiments in utopian living took shape.First, a deeply religious community led by a self-proclaimed prophet, convinced they were preparing for the Second Coming of Christ. Then, a dramatically different vision: a secular society built on equality, education, and shared ownership, led by a Welsh social reformer.Two visions. Two ideologies. One small town.Both attempts unfolded in New Harmony, Indiana—and both left behind stories that are as strange as they are fascinating.So buckle up… we're off to Utopia friends.Works Cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27790455?searchText=robert%20owen&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Drobert%2Bowen%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A729865f03db7e18a3b377a052be0999bhttps://www.amazon.com/New-Harmonys-first-Utopians-1814-1824/dp/B0006XMLN0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D8WN5WDQOEBF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EZq-yHE7pEvysml3BGzp6-SywGpm4tuU8b8rOtXEvGQhmoCmbOSIo2jl4RgfSeGZS1_Ds5fcLGIRXemg42tBe7vscUmCYUzN3erAizvn8AUy7H32EYcIppNsokXkjdPGte2RMiSSn1T4Vb8-CyTUCw.5cHNPt0SxB01HYicMdo_tzMtDIKl6NuDsqEhxZhHs4Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=new+harmony%27s+First+Utopias&qid=1778114064&sprefix=new+harmony%27s+first+utopias%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716919?oauth_data=eyJlbWFpbCI6ImJhY2tyb2Fkb2R5c3NleXBvZEBnbWFpbC5jb20iLCJpbnN0aXR1dGlvbklkcyI6W10sInByb3ZpZGVyIjoiZ29vZ2xlIn0&oauth_data=eyJlbWFpbCI6ImJhY2tyb2Fkb2R5c3NleXBvZEBnbWFpbC5jb20iLCJpbnN0aXR1dGlvbklkcyI6W10sInByb3ZpZGVyIjoiZ29vZ2xlIn0&oauth_data=eyJlbWFpbCI6ImJhY2tyb2Fkb2R5c3NleXBvZEBnbWFpbC5jb20iLCJpbnN0aXR1dGlvbklkcyI6W10sInByb3ZpZGVyIjoiZ29vZ2xlIn0https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1324&context=mastershttps://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1377&context=communalsocietieshttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2707769?searchText=robert+owen&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Drobert%2Bowen%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3Aece5e69492f146ab67e66e74e080afd5&seq=1https://www.jstor.org/stable/27792086?searchText=robert+owen&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Drobert%2Bowen%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3Aece5e69492f146ab67e66e74e080afd5&seq=2https://www.ijhf.org/members/1980/frances-wrighthttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2221015?searchText=robert+owen&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Drobert%2Bowen%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3Aece5e69492f146ab67e66e74e080afd5&seq=4https://www.jstor.org/stable/27786079?searchText=new+harmony&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dnew%2Bharmony%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A1d85ec71d8acb464201d9d5ba956b19e&seq=9https://newharmony-in.gov/about-new-harmony.phphttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/Robert-Owen-Father-British-Socialsm/https://bookviewcafe.com/temporary-utopia-the-lovely-new-harmony-commune/https://www.econlib.org/library/columns/y2025/schansbergutopianexperiments.htmlhttps://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1324&context=mastershttps://www.econlib.org/library/columns/y2025/schansbergutopianexperiments.htmlhttps://americanhistory.si.edu/brown/history/1-segregated/separate-but-equal.htmlhttps://online.utpb.edu/about-us/articles/psychology/the-psychology-of-cults/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyHLLzmNje0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0jCH7QVhm4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmDDCsdQNAYNoah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/

In this episode of Kermode On Film, Mark talks to journalist, writer and award-winning radio presenter, Samira Ahmed about her newly published BFI Classics book on The Beatles' 1964 movie, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT. Next, he talks to actress, Leisa Gwenllian and director, Marc Evans about their upcoming Welsh language feature, EFFI O BLAENAU. In cinemas from Friday 19th June 2026. If you missed it, you can hear the other half of May's MK3D on last week's Kermode On Film, when Mark talked to Bob Odenkirk about his career including BREAKING BAD, BETTER CALL SAUL and his latest feature, NORMAL. Mark was also joined by NORMAL's director and MK3D regular, Ben Wheatley. Take a front row seat at the 113th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank. Enjoy!The MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you'd like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.Opening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair) This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, and edited by Alex Jones. Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, we enter the dreaming world—where trees become cathedrals, goddesses walk beside us, and the unseen communicates through symbols and shadows. In this episode, I welcome back Lauren (Ep 50 Elf Wood), who shares an extraordinary dream encounter with the Welsh goddess Branwen. In the heart of a vast tree cathedral, Branwen appears as protector and guide, offering her strength as Lauren faces a dark shapeshifter moving through the dream's shifting corridors. We explore the layers of this dream—the ravens, the food offerings, the sense of urgency—and how these symbols connect to Welsh mythology, intuition, and the subtle ways the fairy realm speaks to us. Lauren's story opens a doorway into a deeper conversation between our waking selves and the unseen world around us. This is White Raven Dreaming. The music of Lena Heide Brennan - Do Not Follow the Fair Folks Down - guides our journey over the threshold into Faerie.If you'd like early access to episodes and occasional behind-the-scenes reflections from my creative world, you're warmly invited to join the Fairy Whispering Patreon community.

A visually stunning, definitive tribute to rock's most enigmatic, enduring, and stylish icon, Stevie Nicks, written by New York Times bestselling music journalist Annie Zaleski.This beautifully illustrated book goes beyond the glitter and shawls to explore the raw artistry, resilience, and magic that define Stevie Nicks's five-decade career. From singing "Are You Mine" with her grandfather in Phoenix to becoming the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, Stevie's story is as sweeping and bold as her stage presence. Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs covers it all: her early musical roots, folk and country influences, first guitar at sixteen, and fateful harmony with Lindsey Buckingham on "California Dreamin'"-a moment that launched one of rock's most complicated partnerships. This is not just a music biography. It's a deep dive into Stevie's powerful songwriting and mythmaking. The book analyzes iconic tracks like "Rhiannon," inspired by Welsh mythology, "Landslide," written during a pivotal moment in her relationship with Buckingham, and "Stand Back," created with an uncredited synth assist from Prince. It covers breakout Fleetwood Mac hits like "Dreams" and "Gold Dust Woman," along with cult classics from the Buckingham Nicks era and her solo work, like "Edge of Seventeen." The book also offers surprising insights into her personal life: her friendships, her struggle with addiction, her political engagement, and advocacy work. Nick's unmatched fashion legacy shines through these pages, too. A dedicated section explores her famous shawls and capes, her di Fabrizio boots, the mystical Rumours look, and her real-life wardrobe inspirations. Beyond the music and style, Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs dives into the artist's cultural impact, like her pop mentorship of artists Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and more.Featuring rare photos, extensive track breakdowns, and revealing quotes, Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs is not just a celebration of a career. It's a celebration of a woman who twirled through heartbreak and fame and emerged bolder than ever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

New @InThisLeaguePod Fantasy Baseball Podcast with @BogmanSports and @IsItTheWelsh⚾ The Week of May 18th ⚾➡️ The Fernando Tatis Paradox➡️ How high should we value Max Muncy➡️ 7-day stat leadersJoin up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy Baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! Redraft ranks, prospect/dynasty ranks, groupme rooms, live podcasts, and more! Find it all at inthisleague.com

This week the three not-quite-amigos are talking about a trio of very special victories at the weekend. Aaron Rai becomes England's first (US) PGA Champion in over 100 years and we hear from Wolverhampton's finest on a life-changing victory, which he did with one of the great major final round performances. Meanwhile Lottie Woad wins on the LPGA Tour and Leonie Harm takes victory on the LET in Germany in what is a remarkable life story. There's plenty of time for other chat as well - Eddie's in Belgium preparing to get back out competing, the standard of Welsh golf comes under the spotlight and Andrew shows his very selective memory in predicting winners.Visit: www.petermillar.co.ukThe BunkR wedge (and much more) at: www.ping.comEmail: tcf@thechippingforecast.co.ukInstagram: @chippingforecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two with acclaimed music writer Keith Cameron whose remarkable, best selling '168 Songs of Hatred and Failure - A History of Manic Street Preachers' is regarded as the definitive history of the great Welsh indie band. In this, the concluding part, he expounds on the genius of the Manics and Dimitri Payet and much more. @raginfullon@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/168-songs-of-hatred-and-failurehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the journalist Paul Mason, Conservative Shadow Health Minister Dr Luke Evans, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, plus the former Conservative adviser and now Welsh politics podcaster Lauren McEvatt.

Welcome to Episode 200! This week we talk to some fans of the club from across the pond. How they fell in love with Wrexham, what keeps them coming back for more and what they expect from the upcoming 26/27 season.We discuss the podcast in numbers over 200 episodes, recap our first season back in the 2nd tier for over 40 years, run through the players released last week and announce the winners of the ‘Me, the Wife & Wrexham AFC' awards.Ryan also teaches us some more Welsh and Siân has a go at the 25/26 season quiz. And maybe Siân has her own surprise quiz for Ryan this week!You can now send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp. Our number is +447386411197 or just click this link to open up a chat with us: https://wa.me/447386411197Email: methewifeandwrexhamafc@gmail.comSocial media: @methewifepodIf you would like to ‘Buy us a coffee' then check out this link to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/methewifeDragon chat: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/wrexham-afc-foundation/dragon-chatClick to message the show

Is pledging to rejoin the EU the answer to Labour's lack of public support?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the journalist Paul Mason, Conservative Shadow Health Minister Dr Luke Evans, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, plus the former Conservative adviser and now Welsh politics podcaster Lauren McEvatt.

Henry VIII wasn't content to just be King of England. He needed you to know he was descended from Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity and changed the course of Western history. And he had receipts. Made-up receipts, courtesy of a 12th century Welsh cleric named Geoffrey of Monmouth, but receipts nonetheless. In this minicast, we look at where this claim came from, why it mattered so much in the 1530s specifically, and why Henry wasn't even close to the only king playing this game. Turns out "I'm descended from a really impressive historical figure" was basically a whole genre of medieval and Tudor political propaganda, and once you see it, you can't unsee it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's All Things Considered, Richard Littledale explores how the work of Bible translation begun by John Wycliffe still shapes faith, language and culture today. Richard is joined by Robin Peake, Deputy CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators UK, to ask why Bible translation is far from finished, how new technologies – including AI – are changing the process, and why local voices are increasingly central to the work. We hear firsthand from language consultants involved on the ground, sometimes beginning not with words, but with the creation of an alphabet itself. The programme also reflects closer to home. Welsh speaker Lowri Turner shares how encountering a modern Welsh Bible transformed her faith, while Michael Packianather from Heath Evangelical Church in Cardiff explains how global Bible translation partnerships are influencing local church life in Wales today.

New @InThisLeaguePod Fantasy Baseball Podcast with @BogmanSports and @IsItTheWelsh⚾ ERA vs xERA and K% Year over Year Changes ⚾➡️ Cal Raleigh and Max Fried Injuries➡️ Buying Davis Martin?➡️ Is Shota's K% change for realJoin up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy Baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! Redraft ranks, prospect/dynasty ranks, groupme rooms, live podcasts, and more! Find it all at inthisleague.com

Callum Scott Howells joins Captain Alan onboard Life's a Beach for one of the funniest flights yet. From filming Madfabulous to spotting Björn Ulvaeus in the Maldives gym, disastrous holiday fashion, Welsh pride, celebrity encounters, and how Alan might be part of Mamma Mia! 3… this episode goes everywhere.There's also Rita the dog making an appearance, stories from Port Talbot to Chile, and one unhinged comparison between Gemma Collins and ABBA. Buckle up! 00:00 Alan compares Gemma Collins to Björn from ABBA00:20 Welcome aboard: Callum Scott Howells joins the flight00:50 Claire's Accessories nostalgia01:13 Alan explains Athena posters… badly02:26 Dog walking, smart watches & fitness chat03:15 Alan's fatberg nightmare05:31 Callum on starring in Madfabulous07:20 Costume changes & filming in Anglesey08:35 Welsh place names and pronunciation disasters11:10 Why Port Talbot produces acting legends13:10 Rita the dog crashes the recording15:40 Was Callum really in Chile?16:45 Celebrity encounters on holiday19:30 Spotting Björn from ABBA in the Maldives21:10 Alan's campaign to be in Mamma Mia 322:25 If your luggage could talk…23:15 Callum's travel bucket list24:50 Holiday fashion disasters28:10 Airline etiquette & terrible plane food30:45 Quick-fire travel questions31:50 Emotional baggage carousel#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #CallumScottHowells #ABBA #BjornUlvaeus #Madfabulous #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast #WelshActors #CelebrityStories #MammaMia #TravelStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes wrestlers hang out with Welsh nans and sometimes (quite often) American rockstars become really right-wing.In other news, Sabastian Sawe recently became the first person to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions and even Pete is impressed. Luke's on hand to explain exactly how fast that is.Plus, both Mr Moore and Mr Donaldson have some family stories to tell, and that's before we learn about Pete's dad's taste in comedy.Send us your latest stories, questions and comments here: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com.The Luke and Pete Show is the sometimes ridiculous, always funny podcast with Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson: two men who have time on their hands and a good idea of how to waste it. Subscribe to get your comedy podcast fix every Monday and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Rocco talks about growing up in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, the role his family played in his wrestling career, why his dad's advice still drives him, and why Penn State felt like the place he needed to be to reach the next level.Rocco also shares what makes Penn State Wrestling different: the coaches, the details outside of wrestling, the team culture, the culture, faith, preparation, and his goal to score more points and “let it fly.”Chapters:0:00 Meet Rocco Welsh0:20 Starting wrestling at five years old0:35 Football was his first love0:52 The childhood match he quit with 10 seconds left1:37 Why his dad made everything possible2:22 NCAA, Olympic, and world-level goals2:44 Why his dad gets too nervous to watch3:36 The small details that separate Penn State4:28 The culture inside Penn State Wrestling4:52 Wrestling to glorify God and help the team winFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#weare #pennstate #happyvalley

Who was the mysterious Queen of the Lakes said to rule the waters of north Wales? How did one Pembrokeshire woman armed with only a pitchfork help defeat French invaders? And did Welsh folklore really tell of women strong enough to wrestle grown men, fight invading armies, and become giants? In this episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, we explore a trio of larger-than-life Welsh women whose stories tow a fine line between fact and fiction, history and folklore. There's Jemima Fawr, the legendary heroine of Fishguard, who reportedly captured French soldiers during the last invasion of mainland Britain. There's Megan Ferch Evan - hunter, fisherwoman, musician, boat builder, blacksmith, wrestler, and all-round local legend - whose reputation became so extraordinary she was remembered as the Queen of the Lakes. And then things become stranger still… Victorian writers also tell of a travelling Welsh giantess who vanished to Texas with her much smaller husband. Press play for the full story! Expect Welsh folklore, giants, warrior women, myths, invasions, and some truly *ahem* giant characters. Tune in now… if you dare!

Red Squirrels were once a common sight in woodlands around the Uk but now, they're one of our rarest Mammals.  In this episode of Wild Tales, we head to Plas Newydd on the island of Ynys Môn in Wales, where a remarkable effort to bring them back is underway. For the Welsh transcript of this episode please click here. Red squirrel, Anglesey, Wales ©National Trust Images/Rob ColemanProduction Narration: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Nikki Ruck  Sound Recordist: Marnie Woodmeade Sound Design: Jesus Gomez  With thanks to Carol Thomas at Plas Newydd  Find out more  Visit the red squirrels at Plas Newydd:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/plas-newydd-house-and-garden/red-squirrels-at-plas-newydd Learn more about Red Squirrel Conservation The Red Squirrels Trust Wales is working to protect red squirrel populations on Ynys Môn and across North Wales. If you would like to read more about some of the points raised in this episode, look here. https://www.redsquirrels.info/about/faq/ See red squirrels on Brownsea Island (Dorset): https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-island/the-rare-red-squirrel-on-brownsea-island Listen to our episode on pine martens (Wallington, Northumberland): https://ntpodcasts.org/WT25 Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

This week we talk about Keir Starmer, Labour, and the Reform UK party.We also discuss Tories, the Lib Dems, and two-party systems.Recommended Book: Peak by K. Anders Ericsson and Robert PoolTranscriptFor more than 100 years, the British political system has been dominated by two parties: Labour and the Conservative Party, often called the Tories.In practice, that means these two parties, which are center-left and center-right in their leanings, respectively, have tended to shape the direction of British politics and the Overton Window of thinkable proposals—things that might actually happen because they get the requisite support from politicians and the public.These two parties have usually had to work with other, smaller parties in order to get anything done, because the UK has a parliamentary system that often leaves the party with the most representatives lacking enough support to run a functioning government, solo. As a consequence, the Liberal Democrats, which is a fairly centrist party, the Green Party, which focuses on environmentalism and more left-wing concerns, Plaid Cymru (plied KUM-ree), which is the Welsh nationalist party, and the Scottish National Party, which is exactly what it sounds like, have long influenced Labour and the Tories, aligning their votes with whomever gives them a seat at the table. This has given some influence to smaller groups that might otherwise lack representation, though that influence has typically been moderate to meager, at best—the folks in Labour and the Conservative party have run things in the UK, and that's been the case for generations.Things started to shake up a bit in the 20-teens, however, when anti-immigration and EU-skepticism in Britain led to the creation of the far-right Brexit Party, which was co-founded by politician Nigel Farage, who was the leader of the UK Independence Party in the early 2000s and 20-teens, and who was previously a Tory, and Catherine Blaiklock, a politician and hotelier who stepped down from her position as party leader the year after the Brexit Party was founded after anti-Islamic and racist comments she'd previously made online were rediscovered.The Brexit Party existed, almost exclusively, to push for a no-agreement exit from the European Union by the UK, which was considered to be a fairly fringe ideology back then, but which gained a lot of steam as other populists began to add their support to the general concept.Both the government and the existing political structure of the UK was then caught flat-footed, by all indications very surprised by the eventual success of that push, and the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020, after a whole lot of skepticism that it would ever happen, even after a vote in favor of Brexit took place. This represented a serious come to Jesus moment for British politicians, but also British society, and there's been quite a lot of self-reflection and naval gazing in the years since, as the Brexit pullout from the EU has caused quite a lot of economic and diplomatic damage, while also shining a spotlight on numerous simmering issues that were previously overlooked or unaddressed, including the bubbling resentment and at times outright xenophobia felt by a significant portion of the British electorate, and persistent economic issues faced by folks at the middle and lower rungs of society.What I'd like to talk about today is the recent 2026 UK Local Elections, and what they seem to tell us about how things are going in British politics, and what they portend for the current Labour-run administration.—On May 7, 2026, the UK held local elections for 5,066 councillors, 136 local authorities, and six directly elected mayors. Some of these elections were postponed in 2025 to allow for government restructuring, but most of these positions were last up for election in 2022.This election was generally seen as an unofficial referendum on the governing Labour Party, and in particular the current Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who has been in office for just under two years, and who stepped into the role of PM after the role was held by the Conservative Tories for 14 years; five different Prime Ministers taking the reins during that period, including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.All that changing in leadership is indicative of the chaos the UK government was experiencing at the time, the May 2010 general election leading to a period of significant austerity—the government cutting tons of social programs in order to reduce spending—which then fed into more support for Brexit when some members of the party positioned the economic issues people were facing as the consequence of EU-related immigration, and shortly thereafter, the world succumbed to the Covid-19 pandemic.There was a lot of truly significant political change from about 2010 onward, then, and a lot for the general population to be upset about. The Conservatives held onto power despite it all for those 14 years, but the shift back to Labour was the result of Starmer and his party saying, listen, we hear you, a lot has to change, and we can instigate that change. Trust us.This new election suggests that the majority of voters in the UK feel that the Labour Party hasn't lived up to that trust.In Wales, Plaid Cymru has taken the most seats, 43, but failed to achieve the 49 seat majority they would require to govern, solo.In Scotland, the SNP took the most seats, but also fell short of a majority, netting 58 seats, not the 65 required for a majority.Both of those results are not terribly shocking, though in Wales Labour lost a lot of power, down 35 seats and holding onto just 9. The Conservatives also lost in Wales, holding onto seven seats and losing 22.In Scotland, too, Labor lost some of their influence, losing 4 seats and retaining 17, while the Conservatives lost a whopping 19 seats, holding onto just 12.In England, the change in seat allocation was stunning, though.Labour lost 1406 seats, leaving them with 997, while the Conservatives lost 557 seats, holding onto just 773.Even considering those losses, the biggest story in England is the surge in support for previously small parties, in particular a far-right party called Reform UK, previously called the Brexit Party, and run by the aforementioned proponent of the British exit from the EU, Nigel Farage.Reform UK went from 2 seats to 1,444; a shocking outcome, and one that makes them the biggest winner in this election, by far. They also gained 17 seats, up from zero, in Scotland, putting them at an equal level there with Labour, and they went from zero to 34 in Wales, putting them in a competitive second place after Plaid Cymru, which again, claimed 43 seats.Other, non-Labour, non-Conservative parties also gained seats in this election, though not at the level of Reform UK.The Green Party gained two seats in Wales and six in Scotland, bringing them up to 15 there. They also gained 374 sets in England, bringing them up to 515 total seats, which leaves them in fifth place, but just 258 seats shy of the Conservatives.The Lib Dems, which are the local Centrist party, gained 151 seats, putting them in third. And there was a small surge in independent politicians winning elections, as well, that group now controlling 199 seats, up from 27 before this vote.In the wake of this absolute shellacking of Keir Starmer's Labour party—which again, lost 1406 seats in England, and their opposition, and in many ways their polar opposite, the far-right Reform UK party, gained even more than Labour lost, up 1442 seats—in the wake of that, Starmer has been asked to resign, and as of the day I'm recording this, at least, he's saying that he will not resign, and since there's no formal challenge to his leadership, he can stay in power if he chooses.There is a growing movement amongst Labour lawmakers to ask him to set a timetable for stepping down, however, and there's a pretty good chance that will happen, as the British political system allows parties to change their Prime Minister mid-term without requiring a new election, so they could swap him out for someone else, making him the face of this immense electoral failure, then they could try to change course before the next election, which will happen by mid-August of 2029, during which the vote will be for the 650 seats in the House of Commons, which is currently dominated by Starmer's Labour party.The big takeaway here, from political analysts at least, is that what used to be a reliably two-party system, for over a century that's been the case, is now a five-way race within a cultural context in which voters seem to be a lot less loyal to politicians and parties, and in which a whole lot of previously reliable infrastructure, social systems, and cultural expectations have been recently disrupted.People in the UK seem to be generally unhappy about all sorts of things, and that kind of broad unhappiness often results in more populism, which means general anti-establishment stances and us-versus-them ideologies, including racial, religious, and nationalistic versions of such ideologies, and typically a lot more support for charismatic leadership over leaders who are generally qualified and will probably be good at their jobs because they're experienced and knowledgeable.In other words, you're more likely to get loudmouths and celebrities running for office, successfully, in populist electoral contexts, and you're also more likely to see parties leaning into superficial race, class, and elite-vs-everyman issues, as opposed to running on well-defined approaches to dealing with more complex issues.In the meantime, until that 2029 election, it's likely Farage's Reform UK will bang the drum against the governing Labour party to gather more power in the lead up to 2029, and that other non-Labour, non-Conservative parties will attempt to do the same, newly energized by these results.And depending on how that non-voting-year rallying goes, this could represent a foot in the door for these smaller parties. And we could consequently see more former Labour and Conservative politicians and voters leaving for Reform, for the Lib Dems, for the Greens, and for independents. All of which will make UK politics a lot more chaotic, but also probably more diverse, with power less centralized and the government's makeup a bit less predictable.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_Kingdom_local_electionshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/world/europe/uk-elections-local-takeaways.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/08/world/uk-local-elections-resultshttps://apnews.com/article/uk-elections-starmer-labour-what-to-know-eb11ff39b1b74bbaf9f4ef6abfd60f64https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/08/uk/uk-local-election-reform-farage-starmer-intlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-08/how-bad-for-labour-britain-s-local-elections-in-six-chartshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_the_United_Kingdomhttps://www.bbc.com/news/live/c1428pev1n0t#election-englanhttps://www.politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-reform-uk-win-next-general-election/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_United_Kingdom_general_electionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Blaiklockhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_UKhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Faragehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit This is a public episode. 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This week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua explore the heartfelt, sometimes awkward, and often unforgettable world of afterschool specials and "very special episodes" that tackled real-life issues with primetime sincerity. Let's revisit how TV tried to teach us lessons...whether we were ready or not. Grab your Lunchables and prepare for some emotional whiplash as the guys dive into classic TV moments, serious topics, and hilariously modern takes on what an afterschool special might look like today.   News Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 premieres May 14.  The docuseries follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they continue their journey owning and growing a Welsh football club.   Disneyland's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge adds Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie. Classic trilogy characters are finally appearing in the parks, bringing original saga nostalgia to life.   Knight Rider: Declassified announced. A 5-part documentary event exploring behind-the-scenes stories and legacy of the iconic 80s series.   Marty, Life is Short trailer released.  A Netflix documentary highlighting Martin Short's legendary career and personal struggles with humor and heart.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has been diving into One Piece Season 2, introduced by his daughter, and is enjoying this live-action continuation of the beloved anime adventure. He's especially drawn to the fun characters and the ongoing journey of Luffy as he chases his dream of becoming King of the Pirates. Jay revisited The Big Sick after seeing Kumail Nanjiani on Taskmaster, and it still holds up as a heartfelt and funny story. The film follows Kumail and Emily as they navigate cultural differences and a sudden medical crisis, blending real-life romance with humor and emotional depth.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay continues his Sci-Fi Saturdays Star Wars articles with Star Wars - Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), reflecting on the film's divisive reception among fans. He notes that as the franchise expands, it naturally evolves to reach broader audiences, sometimes at the expense of longtime fans. Despite its challenges, Jay appreciates the journey. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. This week he's added some new locations from Daredevil: Born Again season 2. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Learning about yourself!  This week, Jay and Shua take a nostalgic deep dive into the world of afterschool specials and "very special episodes," exploring how television once took on serious real-life issues for younger audiences. From ABC Afterschool Specials to iconic sitcom moments, we examine how these stories tackled topics like peer pressure, addiction, and growing up.   Plus, what would these specials look like for today's generation? Maybe we can find out.   Did you learn anything from After School Specials? Which "Very special episode" taught you a valuable life lesson? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "The more you know will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 7, 2026 is: dudgeon • DUJ-un • noun Dudgeon is typically used in the phrase “in high dudgeon” to describe someone who is angry and offended by something they perceive to be unfair or wrong. // The customer stormed out of the store in high dudgeon after the manager refused to give them a refund for their purchase. See the entry > Examples: “She was in high dudgeon because her expensive lunch was punctuated by noise from a child ‘a real menace' whose parents, she said, appeared oblivious to the noise while staff … played with and entertained the tot. If the parents could afford the bill for a place like that, they could afford a babysitter, she snipped.” — Rachel Moore, The Eastern Daily Press (Norwich, England), 6 Feb. 2026 Did you know? Dudgeon is today most often used in the phrase “in high dudgeon” to describe someone in a fit of pique, or more colloquially, in a snit: they are angry and offended because of something they perceive as unfair or wrong. The word has been a part of the English language since at least the late 1500s, but its origins are a mystery. Conjectures connecting dudgeon to a Welsh word, dygen, meaning “malice,” have no basis. Also, there does not appear to be any connection to an even older dudgeon—a term once used for a dagger or a kind of wood out of which dagger handles were made.

This week, Nish and Coco make sense of a bruising local election week, as Labour braces for heavy losses, Reform eyes major gains, and the Greens look to break through in London.They're joined by Will Hayward, award-winning investigative journalist and expert on Welsh politics, to break down what's happening in Wales, where Labour's century-long dominance could be coming to an end. He explains the new Senedd voting system, the rise of Plaid and Reform, and what this election could mean for the future of devolution.Plus: Zoë Grünewald joins to unpack Reform's latest migrant detention centre proposal, Green hopes in the capital, and what a bad night could mean for Keir Starmer.And: should MPs be allowed to drink on the job, or is Parliament's bar tab finally becoming a political problem?GUESTS Zoë Grünewald, political journalistWill Hayward, Cardiff-based investigative journalist USEFUL LINKSGuide to Senedd voting system: https://senedd.wales/senedd-now/senedd-blog/how-will-the-new-voting-system-work-at-the-next-senedd-election/CREDITSRadio 4, Today Show Tiktok, Zia Yusef (@ziayusufuk) Instagram, Hannah Spencer (@hannahtheplumbermcr)Pod Save the UK is an Intelligence Squared production for Crooked Media.Like and follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUKInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukX: https://x.com/podsavetheuk

The final of our three-part miniseries about the UK's 1926 general strike, which saw one and three-quarter million workers walk out in the biggest single work stoppage in British history. In collaboration with the General Strike 100 project and told using interviews with striking workers themselves.In this episode, we look at state repression against the strike, the capitulation of union leaders, and the victimisation of strikers and months-long lockout of the miners after the end of the general strike.Our podcast is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes without ads, bonus episodes, two exclusive podcast series – Fireside Chats and Radical Reads – as well as free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistoryListen to our bonus episode to hear more from two participants in the general strike, exclusively on PatreonListen to our bonus mini-episode where we explain the history behind the theme song used for this seriesMore infoFind out about events to commemorate the strike in your area (and beyond!) on the General Strike 100 websiteYou will also find dozens of stories about incidents which took place during the strike in cities, towns, and villages across the UKGet a copy of our interviewee, Judy Cox's Revisiting the General Strike of 1926: When Workers Were Ready To DareMore information including sources, further reading, images and soon a transcript available on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e119-121-1926-general-strike/AcknowledgementsThanks to our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands and Fellow Worker.Episode graphic: lorry loaded with petrol escorted by mounted policeas workers watch by the side of the road in London. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.Our theme tune for this episode is Montaigne's version of ‘When the Coal Comes from the Rhonda', a folk song originating from Welsh miners in the early twentieth century and sung during the general strike. Download the song here. More from Montaigne: website, Instagram, YouTube.Edited by Jesse French

“She's got those like, have you heard the good news eyes.”This week's scariest movie is... Saint Maud. This film has everything: Maudie Sue vibes, red-bottom Skechers, And blood-atonement déjà vu. If you love Welsh roach gods, Coney Island confusion, and moon-charged holy water, this episode's for you!Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Horror Virgin to help more people discover our community.What did you think of our episode on Saint Maud? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin FB/IG, @HorrorVirginPod TwitterUp Next: Exhuma (2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.