Best Rob Rouse Podcasts (2024)

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Biodiversity Net Gain: Rachel Danemann, Planning Manager for the Midlands & South West, Home Builders Federation (S14 E4) 59:07

7d ago59:07

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Our Special Guest this week is Rachel Danemann MRTPI CIHCM AssocRICS, Planning Manager (Midlands & South West) Home Builders Federation. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 16th October 2024 in R (oao Save Stonehenge World) v Secretary of State for Transport [2024] EWHC 1227 (Admin), dismissing the …

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EPISODE #16 SHEP ROUSE/ROCKBRIDGE VINEYARD 31:22

13d ago31:22

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I always enjoy sitting down with Shep Rouse and getting his viewpoint on winegrowing in Virginia and wine in general. He has been making wine for close to 45 years. First in California in the early '80s and then in Virginia first in 1986 at the old Montdomaine winery and then founding his own winery Rockbridge in 1992. Although Shep doesn't produce…

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Episode 66. "Pure Panorama" 53:06

16d ago53:06

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Hey there Dearest Listeners! What an episode we have for you here! Outdoor lift in a pea-souper of a fog, Tom blows the lid off BBC's panorama as the major supermarkets go under the microscope! We discuss the madness of the penny-farthing, there's new chickens and much much more for you to enjoy. Clickety Click, it's episode 66! Big love www.thecom…

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Ep. 65 "Total Eclipse of The Brain" 1:05:06

22d ago1:05:06

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Hello there dearest potential Patron avid listener and potential gravity denier, Great to be back in the garage Dojo with a fully fit Wrigglesworth again. However as you'll hear it looks like we might need to start pre-booking own own facilities as the sport of power-lifting is REALLY taking off here in the Peak District as a whole new generation o…

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The Promoters Policy Premier: Phill Bamford, Policy Director at the Land, Planning & Development Federation (S14 E3) 1:01:25

28d ago1:01:25

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Our Special Guest this week is Phill Bamford, Policy Director at the Land, Planning & Development Federation. Also featuring, standing in for Charlie Banner this week, is Thea Osmund-Smith from No.5 Chambers. Latest News Updates on planning related matters. A decision of the High Court dated 3rd October 2024 in Farnham Town Council v Secretary of S…

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Episode 64. "The Devil's Washing Machine" 38:24

1M ago38:24

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Hey there dearest Patron and listener. First lift back with Tom in over a month as he got covid quite a few weeks back poor fella and it's knocked him for six somewhat. The he got a chest infection post 'the whole shebang' making this our first actual lift back together face to face for quite some weeks. It was a delightful bright morning up at Hac…

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Episode 63 - LIVE - "Straight Outta Buxton" 58:17

1M ago58:17

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Hey there Dearest Patron and listener. This Episode was recorded Live at The Buxton Festival 2024 On July 21st. It's the first time me and Tom had attempted some sort of live version of the podcast. It was a huge amount of fun and as all of it was 'untried' we ended up getting through about 10% of what we'd planned as the wheels inevitably and comi…

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EPISODE # 15 BURNLEY VINEYARD/LEE REEDER OWNER & WINEMAKER 32:56

1M ago32:56

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Burnley Vineyard was first planted in 1977 making them one of the early winegrowing pioneers during the formative years when Virginia wine was just beginning to re-emerge after a long slumber from the years of Prohibition and its repeal. C. J. Reeder, Lee Reeder's father purchased the land in 1977 and Gabriele Rausse who had just begun to plant Bar…

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The Planning Officers Advocate: Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board at the Planning Officers Society (S14 E2) 1:03:06

1M ago1:03:06

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Our Special Guest this week is Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board at the Planning Officers Society. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Building Safety & Homelessness dated 25th September 2024 allowing an appeal by a consortium led by Barratt David Wilson Homes, granting outline pla…

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Episode 62 "It's Raining Worms" 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Hey there Dearest Listener and potential Patron. First of all, my profoundest apologies for the recent break in output and sporadic podcast episodes. In hindsight, I really should have addressed it personally with you all, but I didn't and feel bad about that. I'm so sorry and hope you know I'd never take your support for granted. We've had a full …

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Strategic Planning with Catriona Riddell, Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates (S14 E1) 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Our returning Special Guest this week is Catriona Riddell FRPTI, Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd. Decision of the High Court dated 13th September 2024 in Friends of the Earth and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change v Secretary of State et al [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin), a successful challenge to the grant of permission for an undergr…

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EPISODE #14 ANNA WANT/CASANEL VINEYARDS & WINERY 33:48

2M ago33:48

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This is a fascinating interview because Anna Want, the General Manager and daughter of the founders openly embraces the idea that Casanel has both Norton and Cynthiana vines planted in their vineyard. There is beginning to be a more robust open debate about whether the Cynthiana grape vine is Norton under a different name, or a completely different…

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Episode 61 "Gustave Eifel's Soil Stack" 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Back in business after summer recess, Rob and Tom reconvene their strength training in the build up to the 2048 Pontefract Olympics. So much to churn through here! Robot Hoovers, The Institution that is Radio 4, Rob's Citroen throws another wobbler, Tom's bought a new family tent and we have the soil-stack to end all soil-stack conversations (There…

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EPISODE # 13 ROB COX, PARADISE SPRINGS DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING 32:10

3M ago32:10

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Rob Cox had a dream of being a professional baseball player early in his life and when that didn't pan out, he found himself in the business of Golf. Not the usual way in which a person becomes a winemaker, which eventually he did. Now almost twenty years later he guides the winemaking at both Paradise Springs Virginia winery and their wine making …

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EPISODE # 12 TODD KLIMAN/AUTHOR OF THE WILD VINE 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Todd Kliman, is a James Beard Award winning writer. After reading The Wild Vine you will know why. He has an incredible ability to bring to life the story of the Norton Grape and have you feel as if you just entered another world, you didn't even know existed. All the time going back into time and then bringing you back to the moment. He started ou…

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Discussing the Proposed Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework: July 2024 Update (S13 E6) 57:31

4M ago57:31

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In this impromptu special summer episode, we're discussing proposed changes to the NPPF as announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner on the 30th of July 2024. The proposal is open for consultation for 8 weeks and more information on how to respond can be found here: ht…

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EPISODE # 11 MATTHEW MEYER 36:08

4M ago36:08

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Matthew began his winemaker career on the West Coast in California. His final stop on that journey was several years at the venerable Heitz Cellars in Napa Valley where he says he learned some good winemaking skills and lesson that have served him well the rest of his career. He would then move to Virginia in 2002 to take the position as winemaker …

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Planning & Resilient Systems with Professor Samer Bagaeen (S13 E5) 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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Our Special Guest this week is Professor Samer Bagaeen BSc MSc MBA PhD MRTPI FRICS, Professor of Planning & Resilient Systems at the University of Kent. Decision of the Supreme Court dated 20 June 2024 in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20, about the necessary scope of an environmental impact assessment in respect of downstream greenh…

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EPISODE # 10 BARREL OAK/Jeremy Ligon Winemaker & Vineyard manager 34:53

5M ago34:53

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Jeremy Ligon was brought on just in time for the 2021 harvest. Barrel Oak was purchased from its' previous owners and the new ownership wanted to up the quality of the wines from their Vineyard. In my opinion, Jeremy was a significant step up and his wines reflect that. In 2014 Jeremy was recognized as one of the new upcoming winemakers in Virginia…

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Episode 60 "Murder at the Tip?" 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

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Hello there Dearest listener and potential Patron? Episode 60 contains a potential murder mystery/ enormous jump to the wrong conclusion, only you can decide as Tom thinks he may have witnessed a heinous crime at the tip while dropping off a destroyed sofa that also he realised in hindsight might have been a ticking time-bomb. Tom also regails Rob …

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Our 100th Episode with Rob Rinder (S13 E4) 1:06:42

5M ago1:06:42

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Our returning Special Guest this week for our 100th episode is Rob Rinder MBE, barrister, host of the ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Judge Rinder. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of an inspector dated 24th May 2024 dismissing an appeal by The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit & Vivid Housing Ltd against the decision of Gu…

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Episode 59 "Hamster Jail-break" 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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Hey there Dearest Listener, It's Episode 59 of the Unlikely weightlifters podcast. An away lift for Rob at Platypus heights. Tom has opened a brand new aquatic centre. There's a Hamster on the Run, will it be found before the cat pounces?! All this and loads more spot on nonsense for your entertainment. Tom explain heat pumps and why Rob gets gas o…

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Discussing the Plan Led System with Simon Berkeley, Head of Local Plans at the Planning Inspectorate (S13 E3) 1:04:37

6M ago1:04:37

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Our Special Guest this week is Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, Head of Local Plans, at the Planning Inspectorate. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Secretary of State for Transport dated 16th May 2024 granting a modified DCO following an application made by National Highways for the Proposed M3 Junction 9 under section 37 …

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Episode 58. "Pouring Urine into the back of a Citroen" 1:12:30

6M ago1:12:30

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Hello there Dearest potential Patron and listener. I hope you're in fine fettle. Quite the Bumper Episode this one, coming in at a girthy Hour and Ten! Due in no small part that there was so much to talk about this week. Tom had been on the slot machines in Wales with the kids, there's a new hamster afoot, the Citroen is demanding I pour urine into…

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EPISODE # 9 HORTON CELLARS SHARON & SHANNON HORTON 35:33

6M ago35:33

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If it were not for Dennis & Sharon Horton Virginia may have never come to know and enjoy it's native grape Norton once again. Let me quote a passage from Todd Kilman book The Wild Vine to set the stage for this Episode. Dennis Horton rang up Jon Held at Stone Hill Winery in the fall of 1988 and requested a shipment of vines, (Norton), laying the fo…

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Planning Journalism: Simon Wicks, Deputy Editor of The Planner (S13 E2) 1:01:09

6M ago1:01:09

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Our special guest this week is Simon Wicks, Deputy Editor of the Planner, the official member magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court dated 3rd May 2024 in Friends of the Earth et al v Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero [2024] EWHC 995 (Admin) concernin…

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Episode 57. "Special Guest - Marcus Brigstocke" 1:11:54

6M ago1:11:54

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Hello there dearest listener! Hoping this finds you in good fettle and or if you need any cheering up, that this offering helps nudge you in that direction. We had a load of fun recording this with our special guest Marcus Brigstocke. Marcus was in town doing our comedy village gigs www.thecomedyvillage.com so it only made sense for him to join me …

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Accelerated Planning with Shelly Rouse, Principal Consultant for the Planning Advisory Service (S13 E1) 1:06:11

7M ago1:06:11

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Shelly Rouse is a Principal Consultant with the Planning Advisory Service with a passion for delivering support to local authorities and helping drive public sector improvement with housing delivery and land supply as her specialities. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court dated 5th April 2024 in R (Low Carbon S…

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Episode 56. "New York New York" 1:04:08

7M ago1:04:08

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Helloo there dearest Patrons and beloved podcast listeners. get in touch with the podcast at theunlikelyweightlifters@gmail.com give us a like on the new facebook page just search "the unlikely weightlifters podcast" on Facebook We hope this finds you in good fettle. It's time for another episode of the weightlifting podcast that really does only c…

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EPISODE #8 RAPPAHANNOCK CELLARS/JOHN DELMARE, TOM KELLY, STEVE MONSON 36:07

7M ago36:07

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Rappahannock Cellars was established when John Delmare and his wife Marialisa made the decision to sell their vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountain area of California and move their family to Virginia back in 1998. They soon purchased the historic Glenway farm in Rappahannock County which would become their new home and vineyard. It is truly a family…

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Episode 55. "Throwing Up into a Rabbit Jelly-Mould" 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

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Hello there Dearest Listeners and extra supportive Patrons. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your support on here, it is of immense meaning to me and I think of you guys every time I'm editing and mixing and this podcast. After a short break Me and Tom got back under the bar, for a grunt and a good waffle. Helen joins us in the locker room hot …

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EPISODE #7 ARTERRA WINERY/JASON MURRAY 44:48

8M ago44:48

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Arterra Winery owned by Founder & winegrower Jason Murray believes in producing wine that is reflective of the grape from which it is grown. Thus, he uses only native yeasts, neutral barrels, and screw caps for bottle enclosure. He feels that when you have a bottle of Arterra you will taste exactly what the grape gave him that vintage and nothing e…

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Heritage Matters with Dr Chris Miele, Partner at Montagu Evans LLP (S12 E6) 56:53

8M ago56:53

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Our Special Guest this week is Dr Chris Miele, Partner at Montagu Evans LLP. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of a Planning Inspector dated 13th March 2024 to allow an appeal by Abri Group Ltd against the refusal by Woking Borough Council to grant planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings & the erection of…

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EPISODE #6 DR. BRUCE ZOECKLEIN/EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF ENOLOGY VA TECH 45:08

8M ago45:08

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Dr. Bruce Zoecklein is nothing short of an Icon here in Virginia. When he was recruited by VA Tech in 1985 to head up their Enology Program the Virginia Wine Industry was just beginning to take shape and form. Bruce brought a level of knowledge about winemaking that would prove invaluable to the growth of Modern-Day Virginia winegrowing. His creden…

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Chris Webber MRTPI, Group Planning Manager for Barratt Developments PLC (S12 E5) 1:00:33

8M ago1:00:33

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Our Special Guest this week is Chris Webber, Group Planning Manager at Barratt Developments PLC. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court in Marks & Spencer PLC v SOSLUH&C & others [2024] EWHC 452 allowing a s288 challenge & quashing the SoS’s dismissal of M&S s78 appeal for the construction of a 9-storey new mixed…

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Episode 54. "You're Never on Terra firma with Clearance Sushi" 48:08

9M ago48:08

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Hello there Dearest Patron and Listener. The title of course is a window into an element of the content in this episode, although I'm delighted to inform you that for once, it doesn't refer to my (Rob's) stomach. Tom describes in hilarious detail his own recent emergency. We also discuss Tom's recent high rolling celebrity activity at his local Tob…

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EPISODE # 5 MICHAEL HENY, "ALL ABOUT VIRGINIA NORTON" 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Michael Heny spent close to 20 years in winemaking at Horton Cellars before taking the position as winemaker at Michael Shaps Wineworks in 2019. As a result of his many years working with Dennis Horton, who was the person responsible for re-introducing Norton back to Virginia, he has a great deal of knowledge regarding the challenges that Norton ca…

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