Steve, Rocco and Lemon discuss miniature gaming and more in a roundtable discussion format with guests. Get info on specific games, upcoming products and old favorites. Now on a bi-weekly schedule. Stop by every other Tuesday for some interesting info from around the world of TableTop gaming.
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Welcome to The ITSM Spectrum, brought to you Purple Griffon. Your new go-to podcast for everything related to IT Service Management (ITSM). Hosted by CEO and lead trainer Steve Lawless, our show dives into a wide array of ITSM topics, designed to enlighten and educate our listeners. Whether you're a beginner eager to delve into the world of ITSM or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your knowledge and skills, we've got you covered. Each episode is packed with valuable insights on tra ...
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Are you looking for a tell-it-like-it-is conservative radio show that isn't afraid to challenge elected officials, gives you breaking national news and updates, and a whole lot of entertainment? The Moon Griffon Show brings that, and more!Moon Griffon has a been a syndicated radio host throughout Louisiana for over 30 years with a reputation for covering issues and events around the country. He focuses on where your money is being spent and what the legislature is up to. To listen to Moon da ...
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The Pilot Project Podcast is an aviation podcast that aims to help new pilots learn what it takes to succeed in the world of flight, to help people in the flight training system learn what they may want to fly, and to give Canadians and the world a peek into life on the flight deck in the RCAF. We want to help pilots succeed and thrive! We interview real RCAF pilots for their exciting stories as well as the lessons they've learned along the way. We'll learn their tips to develop resilience a ...
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In a seat at the bar of The Wailing Griffon, a tavern in the slums of Ranara, an aging warrior talks as much as he drinks, and he drinks way too much. These are his tales...
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Geoff and real-life wife Griffon talk about modern relationships and what love is in 2017. Relationship Goals is relationship real-talk (with a pinch of sass).
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Join Ben Goldsmith as he speaks to some of the most influential people behind the most exciting and dramatic rewilding projects across the globe.
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While Wisconsin is best known for the Packers, cheese and badgers, it also full of rich stories from the past. Join me as I discuss Wisconsin history straight out of Badgerland
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Divine Comedy (version 2 Dramatic Reading), The by Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321)
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The Divine Comedy (in Italian, Divina Commedia, or just La commedia or Comedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri in the first decades of the 14th Century, during his exile from his native Florence. Considered the most important work of Italian literature, the poem has also has enormous historical influence on western literature and culture more generally. Dante represents the three realms of the afterlife in his three canticles (Inferno--Hell; Purgatorio--Purgatory; Paradiso--Parad ...
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Fans of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic animated series will enjoy this child-friendly podcast which provides episode recaps, discussion, and insights.
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Dogs 101 is a rundown of everyone’s favorite dog breeds from the Golden Retriever to the Pug. With direct audio from the hit Animal Planet TV series, Dogs 101 surveys these top breeds for their behavioral quirks, genetic history, most famous examples and wildest trivia with experts and owners alike. It’s everything you need to know about your favorite pooch.For even more dog content, stream full episodes of Dogs 101 on discovery plus. Go to discoveryplus.com/dogs101 to start your free trial ...
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The Dice House is a Real Play Dungeons & Dragons 5E show. If you are looking for a story driven campaign that still has that feeling of sitting around your kitchen table and playing with your friends, then this podcast is just for you. The cast: Hayden as The Dungeon Master | Josh as Stoneshield(626) | Ramsey as Mugen | Sierra as Ungnome | Bryce as Zayire | Follow us on Twitter! @TheDiceHouse
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A New Age of Recruitment | ITSM Spectrum with Joe Moreton | Ep.3
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on "The ITSM Spectrum | by Purple Griffon," where our latest episodes delve into the groundbreaking "Recruit, Train, Deploy" service—a bespoke solution designed to align employer needs with skilled, ready-to-deploy tech talents. Dive deeper as we explore how this innovative approach is not only reshaping the landscap…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 10 saw us detail great product from Poland and Episode 11 is staying right there in the "Land of Fields". This episode we introduce a great storage system for your miniatures: Safe & Sound. The also have available a range of movement trays and also paint storage systems, designed for either the dropper bottle style p…
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Rebuilding the natural treasures of Mauritius with Carl Jones
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"Over a period of 10 years we were able to rear in captivity 331 Kestrels that we released back into nature." In the latest episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith speaks with legendary conservationist Carl Jones about the island of Mauritius. Carl famously led efforts to save a variety of species. These included the Mauritius kestrel which wa…
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Poplar Wisconsin produced one of the best fighter pilots in U.S. History. Richard Bong became known as the Ace of All Aces after he shot down 40 Japanese airplanes. While he cemented his place in history as an American hero, his life came to a tragic end shortly before the end of the war. Tune in to learn more about the history of Richard Bong. Let…
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Episode 28: The Phoenix - From the Ashes to the Airwaves, the return of the show! - Bryan and Melissa
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Where has the show been? What's been happening with Bryan's career and mental health? What will the show look like moving forward? We'll answer all these questions and have some fun along the way in this week's episode of The Pilot Project Podcast!By Bryan Morrison
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Restoring habitats in Mexico with Alejandro Espinosa Treviño
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"El Carmen Nature Reserve is a very good example of a success of conservation, with the interaction of several actors from the private sector and government agencies from both sides of the border." In this episode Ben Goldsmith is joined by Alejandro Espinosa Treviño who - on behalf of Cemex - is overseeing restoration of a great swathe of grasslan…
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Protecting the oceans with Charles Clover
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"We have started to get a few things right, why can't we just watch the things we have done right and do more of them?" In the latest episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith speaks with legendary author and oceans campaigner Charles Clover who also co-founded the Blue Marine Foundation. Charles' seminal book, The End of the Line, marked a turn…
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Rewilding without borders with Werner Myburgh
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"Our dream is quite simple and that is to achieve co-existence between people and nature." This episode focuses on one of the grandest, most vast rewilding efforts anywhere on the planet. Join Ben Goldsmith as he speaks with Werner Myburgh of Peace Parks, an organisation dedicated to establishing immense trans frontier protected areas across southe…
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Episode 10 - Awesome Terrain from Eastern Europe
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Send us a Text Message. The Griffons Lair Table Talk focus heads to Poland this episode. Steve and Rocco discuss the various terrain that the great team at Micro Arts Studio creates. They have historical terrain in 28mm for Bolt Action (officially licensed) and in 15mm as well which is great for Flames of War or WWIII. They also produce a huge rang…
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The Shipwreck of the Trinidad was discovered by the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association last year and was recently placed on the Historic Register by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Today we are going to discuss the history Wisconsin's recently discovered shipwrecks. Make sure to let us know your favorite Great Lakes shipwreck! Check us …
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Rewilding the Caribbean with Jenny Daltry
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"It's now been seven years since we removed the rats and goats and I just walk around with my mouth open, it is beautiful. There are so many trees on the island - when we started there was only two - now I can't count them." The Caribbean is a magical place; but it’s also one of the most ecologically degraded regions in the world. In this episode B…
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Send us a Text Message. Steve and Rocco talk about all the great model kits available from our partners at Wargames Atlantic. Wargames Atlantic is a British company that produces a wide range of historical, fantasy and sci-fi models. They are prolific with their releases of high quality plastic miniatures. Get a brief preview of kits to come as wel…
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Mildred Fish-Harnack was the only American women to be executed on Hitler's direct orders. She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin and was a professor at UW-Madison before moving to Germany with her husband Arvid Harnack. When the Nazis rose to power Mildred, Arvid and their friends began to work against the authoritarian government even though it woul…
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Urban rewilding across London with Elliot Newton
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"Engaging with nature in that urban space can be so beneficial and if we scale those micro actions up to a macro level, imagine the change that would seed." More and more urban rewilding projects are engaging growing numbers of citizens in local nature restoration. In this episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith is joined by Elliot Newton of C…
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Saving albatrosses on a sub-Antarctic island with Anton Wolfaardt
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"All of us involved in the project are driven by the opportunity to make a real difference for this special part of the planet." Eradicating giant mice from South Africa's Marion Island, a vital haven for seabirds. The vast, wild Southern Ocean is home to albatrosses, petrels and other remarkable seabirds which wander for years on end in search of …
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Today's episode discusses the German-American identity of the Pabst Family. I am joined by Grace Mager as we discuss how the beer baron's family navigated both their German heritage as immigrants, as well as their love of their new home in Milwaukee. Check out the Pabst Mansion website here Let us know what you think of our podcast on Facebook,…
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Protecting Costa Rica’s wilderness with Andy Whitworth
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"A lot of Costa Rica's success on forest cover hasn't been emulated in terms of active rewilding. That's what I'm trying to start the wheels turning in Costa Rica; when do we need to use more of an active approach?" In this episode Ben Goldsmith is joined by Andy Whitworth of Osa Conservation, an organisation which is busy rewilding Costa Rica's ev…
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Reintroducing Griffon vultures to Cyprus with Melpo Apostolidou
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“I would be very excited if I found a grasshopper on the balcony and my parents would put it in a jar for me to observe.” In this episode Melpo Apostolidou from BirdLife Cyprus tells Ben Goldsmith about the remarkable ongoing effort to return the vital, majestic Griffon vulture to the skies of Cyprus, in the eastern Mediterranean. Melpo and her tea…
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The Epic Bram Thunderfist receives ANOTHER fan mail, and answers a question from Brian. (Content Notes: Massive Ego, Salty Language, Highly Improbable Reminiscing, Fantasy Cliches) If you would like to ask Bram a question, contact him at bramthunderfist@gmail.com Send us a Text Message.By Gentle Fracture Productions
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PRINCE2 7th Edition and Problem Management
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 2 of "The ITSM Spectrum | From Purple Griffon," we dive deep into a variety of key ITSM topics that are crucial for professionals in the field. This episode is packed with valuable insights and information, starting with an in-depth exploration of PRINCE2 7th Edition. We uncover what's new, what's changed, and how…
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Rewilding on a smaller scale with Jonathan Thomson
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This episode’s release coincides with World Rewilding Day 2024, with this year’s theme being Hope Into Action. A great example of this in practice is the work being carried out by Jonathan Thomson who has created the twenty-two acre wild paradise Underhill Nature Reserve on the border of Wiltshire and Dorset in southern England. A lot of people won…
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The future of ITSM? Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Andy Lowe
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we take a look at Artificial Intelligence with Dr Andy Lowe, co-author of the BCS Artificial Intelligence Foundations book. As a qualified subject matter expert, we delve into some of the burning questions raised by the advancement of AI and Machine Learning. Steve also provides us with a course overview for …
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Saving Florida’s Everglades with Steve Davis
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“We’re already starting to see dramatic habitat and water quality improvement across that Kissimmee valley.” The Everglades, North America’s largest and most vital wetland, is a place of extraordinary beauty but is facing enormous problems. The immense ‘river of grass’ has been desperately disfigured, principally by ill-considered hydrological engi…
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Tackling invasive species in Australia with Tim Allard
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“Feral cats are the primary driver of the decline of small mammals. We’ve lost more than 30 mammal species in Australia over the last couple of hundred years and the primary driver of that is cats.” Australia has a mammoth problem with invasive species brought by European settlers to the country which had been isolated from the rest of the world fo…
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The Job with the Slugs, the Hourglass, and the Misplaced Nipple Ring: Epilogue
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Once again, Bram Thunderfist Swordsman Extraordinaire is facing an impossible situation. Will he get out alive? Will he get paid? Will he garner the affections of Toni??? Find Out in the kinda-relaxed-but-still-Bram-being-Bram recounting of the Epic conclusion to The Job with the Slugs, the Hourglass, and the Misplaced Nipple Ring!!! (Content Notes…
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Rewilding the Scottish Highlands with David Balharry
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“Think globally, but act locally. We need to start putting some of that stuff back locally otherwise we don’t pass on anything great to our future generations.” The Scottish Highlands is one of Britain’s most beautiful and ecologically degraded landscapes. Change is in the air, however, as long lost keystone species such as wild boar, wildcats, whi…
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The Job with the Slugs, the Hourglass, and the Misplaced Nipple Ring
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After deposing a king and making off with a ridiculous amount of gold, Bram is hired by a Gnomish Lord for a curious mission. Along the way, he discovers the eccentricities of Gnomish culture. (Content Notes: Partial Nudity, Brief Body Shaming, Salty Language, Slug Sex, Squishy Moist Sounds, Profound Arrogance, Disregard for the Cultural Norms of O…
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Restoring one of Africa’s most magical landscapes with Andreia Pawel
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“With abundance comes resilience and with abundance these animals and the wildlife populations can thrive and can survive these climatic changes.” Andreia Pawel is from ORKCA, the Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area, based in the south of Namibia. The country is made up primarily of desert but once was a the place where springbok migrations dwarfe…
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The Epic Bram Thunderfist receives fan mail, and answers a question from Lady Breanna. (Content Notes: Massive Ego, Salty Language, Stories of Mass Death, Distasteful Magic Items) If you would like to ask Bram a question, contact him at bramthunderfist@gmail.com Send us a Text Message.By Gentle Fracture Productions
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The state of Wisconsin has a large variety of geographic features. Much of the land has been influenced by the glaciers when they melted over 17,000 years ago. Today's podcast will cover some of the most well-known features such as the driftless area, the Kettle Moraine, the Niagara escarpment, ancient coral reefs, and the sub-continental divide. A…
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“What we are doing is to create the conditions, ecological and sociological, for the return of these two large predators that are present… but we need to find conditions for them to settle and to grow.” Drive through Portugal and you will see vast plantations of non-native species like eucalyptus and pine. But with these plants comes the demise of …
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Rewilding Africa’s Sahel region with John Watkin
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“Our hallmark is the reintroduction of the Scimitar-horned Oryx… It’s a beautiful, beautiful beast and it was a tragedy that it was allowed to go extinct in the first place.” The Scimitar-horned Oryx, the animal symbol of Sahara Conservation, was driven to extinction in the wild in the 1990s due to a lethal combination of overhunting, drought and h…
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Episode 8 - Cubicle 7 Entertainment (Special Guest)
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Send us a Text Message. This Episode, Rocco and Steve are joined by a very special guest: TS Luikart from Cubicle 7 Entertainment. TS tells us about a couple of newly released projects, including Imperium Maledictum and Doctor Who Roleplaying Game. He touches base on some of the history of the games and his contributions to them, plus some news on …
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Protecting the Amazon of Europe with Dragana Mileusnic
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“The river is not only valuable for its biodiversity but also for the culture and spiritual significance that it has for communities.” The Amazon of Europe stretches across five countries and is one of the places where there are still wild, pristine rivers. Dragana Mileusnic from The Nature Conservancy is part of the United for Rivers project helpi…
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Hey everyone! We'll be taking a short pause in releasing episodes while we deal with some circumstances outside of our control. Rest assured we will be back up and running ASAP with the same great content you expect from us! Cheers!By Bryan Morrison
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Risking life to save the Indian leopard with Sanjay Gubbi
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“The first time I saw a tiger pugmark in Cauvery landscape I was totally thrilled, I can’t explain the thrill and the joy I had. That’s what you all work and survive for, right?” Sanjay Gubbi hit headlines six years ago after he was attacked by a leopard that had strayed on to the grounds of a school. Despite being seriously injured, Sanjay has mad…
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Rewilding the Lake District with Lee Schofield
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“What we need more than anything now from our landscape is carbon sequestration, flood risk reduction, biodiversity improvement and all those other so-called public goods.” The Lake District is an iconic landscape loved by millions and people traveling from all over the world to revel in its beauty. It’s the land of Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and o…
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Episode 27: The Guardian: Helicopter Search and Rescue in the RCAF and the CH-149 Cormorant - Paul
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What is it like to help save a life? What does it take to hoist a SARTech onto a ship in rough seas, at night, in a storm? Why is it so important to treat aviation like a team sport? Paul has flown search and rescue out of Goose Bay, Labrador and Greenwood, Nova Scotia. He has conducted many rescues and SAR missions, and has had to learn some tough…
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Creating a haven along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast with Zafer Kizilkaya
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“Even in ten years we changed the entire ecosystem in Gökova Bay and fisheries.” The world’s oceans have been depleted of many important species through overfishing. Removing parts of the sea’s ecosystem and the introduction of invasive species can have far reaching consequences both in and on the water. Zafer Kizilkaya is an award winning conserva…
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Episode 26: Remembrance Day: Tactical Airlift and the CC-130H, Remembering the Fallen - Mike H
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What is it like to airdrop cargo into a Forward Operating Base in the middle of a firefight? How does it feel to find out you're going to an active warzone? What is it like to regularly be exposed to rocket attacks? What's it like to attend dozens of repatriation ceremonies? For Mike, all these things became part of normal life as he went through h…
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Episode 25: The Advance Party: Flying with the Snowbirds, Ejecting from the CT-114 Tutor, and Remembering Jenn Casey - Rich
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What do the Advance and Safety Pilots do for the Snowbirds? What is the tryout process like? What does it feel like to eject, and how do you come back from the tragedy of losing a friend and teammate? Rich Macdougall has flown NORAD and air refueling missions around the globe as a Tanker Commander on the CC-130H Hercules. Later, after instructing o…
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Restoring the Caledonian forest with Steve Micklewright
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“Affric Highlands is an area of landscape between Loch Ness and the west coast of Scotland, looking over to the Isle of Skye. It’s about 500,000 acres so it’s like a small country.” Scotland’s fabled highlands are not what we think they are. Once upon a time the great Caledonian forests stretched from coast to coast, famed for its wildness and size…
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Send us a Text Message. Rocco and Steve present the latest episode of Griffons Lair Table Talk. This episode we spend time talking about our various paint lines, things we like about the various paints and things we don't. Learn more about Pro Acryl, Games Workshop's Citadel paints, Two Thin Coats by Duncan, Army Painter, Vallejo and more. Also we …
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Creating wildlife corridors with Jodi Hilty
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“When I see things like the crossing that’s just going in north of Los Angeles for mountain lions, bobcats and other species it’s a sign to me that humanity finally gets that it’s impacting nature and, essentially, impacting us.” The shorthand definition of rewilding is the ‘Three Cs’; Core areas, Carnivores, and Corridors. Jodi Hilty is president …
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Episode 24: The Deployment: Afghanistan Stories - Greg
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What was it like to deploy with the Canadian Helicopter Force Afghanistan (CHFA)? What is it like when your door gunners engage the enemy, or to be shot at while flying in a firefight? What do you do when your helicopter gets shot up and you still have to make it to a safe place to land? Greg has been a Tac Hel instructor, and deployed early in his…
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The Job with the Ridiculously Large Tree: Epilogue
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Bram figures everyone has jumped out of an extremely tall tree at least once, but if you really want to hear how he got down, here it is. (Content notes: Extreme Athletic Prowess, Belching, Alcohol Use) Send us a Text Message.By Gentle Fracture Productions
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Shining a light on Kazakhstan’s Golden Steppe with Mark Day
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“As Kazakhstan became part of the Soviet Union a whole series of very large transformations took place. 45 million hectares of land within Kazakhstan was simply ploughed under the Virgin Lands campaign.” Mark Day is from the RSPB and part of the team delivering a project covering 180 million acres in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The Altyn Dala, an …
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Bringing people and nature together with Astrid Vargas
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“We call it rooting your identity. That really brings people close to the ground and feeling powerful and connected.” In this episode Ben Goldsmith speaks to Astrid Vargas from Inspiration 4 Action. Astrid has been part of a plan to save one of the rarest big cats from extinction; the Iberian lynx. It was previously thought there were only 90 indiv…
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Episode 23: Military Family Appreciation Day: Spouse Perspectives - Melissa, Janet, McKayla, Lyndsay
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Did you know the third Friday of every September is Military Family Appreciation Day? What is it like to be a spouse or partner with someone in the RCAF? What are the challenges? What are the things that make it great? What advice would a spouse give to a new pilot to help them have a successful family life? What is it like if your new husband depl…
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Rewilding the desert with Dr Stephen Browne
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“If you combine all of these reserves together they constitute an area of about 200,000 square kilometres... it’s probably one of the world’s largest terrestrial protected areas.” Saudi Arabia is huge - almost ten times the size of Britain - and is well known for its deserts. However, once upon a time it had savannahs akin to those in East Africa, …
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