Best Sir Grange Podcasts (2024)

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Claire Lomas, Phil Swern, Countess of Airlie, Geoff Mumford 27:50

19m ago27:50

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Matthew Bannister on Claire Lomas MBE, who was paralysed from the chest down after a riding accident and went on to complete the London Marathon wearing a bionic suit. Phil Swern, the music producer known as “The Collector” because he owned millions of records. Ken Bruce pays tribute. Countess of Airlie, the American heiress who married into the ar…

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A Prima Ballerina, German Football Manager & a Modern-day Caveman 20:47

4h ago20:47

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Three extraordinary lives today: Rowena Jackson, New Zealand’s first prima ballerina; Willi Lemke, the German politician turned football manager; and Michel Siffre, the French geologist who lost track of time after living in a dark cave for 1,500 hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Adventure of the Second Stain (1904)

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Hello and welcome to Episode 54. This time, we step into the world of international politics and diplomatic secrets in the Sherlock Holmes story ‘The Adventure of the Second Stain’ from December 1904. Read the story here: ACD Encyclopaedia – The Adventure of the Second Stain. Listen to an audiobook reading here: Magpie Audio – The Adventure of the …

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Mike Lynch, Nell McCafferty, Ruth Colvin, Sven-Göran Eriksson 27:32

32m ago27:32

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Matthew Bannister on Mike Lynch, who was one of the UK’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. Nell McCafferty, the Irish journalist and feminist campaigner who took part in the “contraceptive train” protest in 1971. Ruth Colvin, who founded the American “Literacy Volunteers” organisation to help adults who couldn’t read or write Sven-Göran Eriksson,…

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E45 - Joe and Nath's Spring Lawn Care Tips! 40:25

1h ago40:25

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Send us a text It's officially spring! It won't be too long before the days will start to get longer, the sunshine a little warmer and before you know it the lawn and garden will be growing again. But what if it's looking a little average after winter? Don't stress because Joe and Nath share some of their own personal tips and tricks that will help…

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England Manager Sven-Göran Eriksson & Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie 22:32

4d ago22:32

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Sven-Göran Eriksson managed England's so-called "Golden Generation". And while his success was limited, he brought perspective, respect and a calmness that was before missing. And the life of Virginia Ogilvy, Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch 9:32

8d ago9:32

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A special profile of Mike Lynch, one of Britain's most celebrated tech entrepreneurs, who lived for years under investigation by U.S. prosecutors until his acquittal just months ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Phil Donahue, Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, Mary Gibby, Toumani Diabaté 27:38

5d ago27:38

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Matthew Bannister on American TV host Phil Donahue – pioneer of the daytime talk show. Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, the Czech born interior designer who was at the centre of a vibrant social scene in London during the swinging 60s. Professor Mary Gibby OBE, the botanist who specialised in the study and classification of ferns. Toumani Diabaté, …

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French Actor Alain Delon & WWII Platoon Commander Brian Wilson 22:47

11d ago22:47

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Alain Delon was once dubbed the most beautiful man in the world and modelled himself on being a French James Dean, but his life was full of scandal. He cosied up to criminals in the underworld and the hard right of French politics. Plus, we explore the life of Lieutenant Brian Wilson, who narrowly survived Operation Market Garden - one of the Allie…

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Susan Wojcicki, Lord Colwyn, Sir Ernest Hall, Mísia 27:51

20d ago27:51

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Kirsty Lang on Susan Wojcicki, the first woman to lead a major company in Silicon Valley. Lord Colwyn, a jazz loving politician who cared passionately about improving the nation’s teeth. Sir Ernest Hall, a piano playing entrepreneur, who oversaw the regeneration of a former textile mill in Halifax. Mísia, the musician who found international acclai…

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E44 - Ben Tilley, President of the ASTMA and Golf Course Superintendent 30:57

14d ago30:57

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Send us a text In this episode Joe sits down with Ben Tilley, president of The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) to talk about their work with sports turf managers around Australia as well as his work as the course superintendent at Headland Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast. www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/lawnso…

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The Father of Grappa & How to Critique Freud 19:24

18d ago19:24

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Italian, Benito Nonino played a key part in elevating what was once seen as an uncouth grappa into a premium beverage. And we look back at Sigmund Freud's life and work through the eyes of one of his greatest critics, Frederick Crews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer 27:44

19d ago27:44

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Matthew Bannister on Lord Fellowes, who was private secretary to Queen Elizabeth during the 1990s. Professor Helen Whitwell, the forensic pathologist who inspired the central character in the TV series “Silent Witness”. David Power, the Irish businessman who co-founded one of the world’s biggest gambling companies – Paddy Power. Irène Schweizer, th…

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A Vietnam War Criminal & The Queen's Private Secretary 27:26

26d ago27:26

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Second Lieutenant William Calley was the sole person convicted for the 1968 My Lai massacre: US forces indiscriminately killed as many as 500 unarmed Vietnamese villagers. And we hear about the career of Lord Robert Fellowes, Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary during a tumultuous period of divorces in the Royal Family and Princess Diana's death…

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Edna O’Brien, Sir Kenneth Grange, Ewy Rosqvist, John Mayall 27:51

27d ago27:51

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John Wilson on Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s greatest writers. In a career spanning over 60 years she wrote 17 novels and many short stories, plays and essays. Sir Kenneth Grange, the prolific designer whose works included the Kenwood Chef, the parking meter and the Intercity 125 train. Groundbreaking Swedish rally driver Ewy Rosqvist. The British…

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E43 - 'The Masters of Turf' with Lynn Davidson of Jimboomba Turf 36:00

19d ago36:00

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Send us a Text Message. It is not enough to just work hard and show up, it also requires a certain spark for innovation and nous. It is this spark and nous that has kept Jimboomba Turf at the forefront of the Australian turf industry. For the last 40 years Jimboomba Turf has been one of Australia's largest turf suppliers in Southeast Queensland wit…

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The Coming of the Huns (1910) 54:59

14d ago54:59

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Hello and welcome to Episode 53. Today, we discuss ‘The Coming of the Huns,’ one of Conan Doyle’s Tales of Long Ago, written and published in 1910. You can read the story here: ACD Encyclopaedia – The Coming of the Huns. Or listen to an audiobook reading here: The Coming of the Huns – Magpie Audio. The episode will be uploaded to our YouTube channe…

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Novelist Edna O'Brien & Designer Sir Kenneth Grange 22:37

1M ago22:37

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In 1960, Ireland’s minister for culture pronounced Edna O'Brien's first novel, The Country Girls, “a smear on Irish womanhood”. Over time she would come to be hailed as one of the country’s most gifted writers. And we celebrate the life and work of Sir Kenneth Grange who, as a designer, created objects that changed the way we live. Hosted on Acast.…

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Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence 27:48

1M ago27:48

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Matthew Bannister on Dr Mildred Stahlman, the American paediatrician whose discovery helped to improve the outcomes of premature babies around the world. Ray Reardon, the former miner and police officer who was a World Snooker Champion six times. Val McIver, the Scottish local councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and …

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Snooker Champion Ray Reardon & Aid Worker Simon Boas 20:45

2M ago20:45

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Ray Reardon was one of Britain’s best-known sportsmen, but when he was honoured at Buckingham Palace in 1985 with an MBE for services to snooker, the Queen enquired: “And what do you do?” What he did, was win, triumphing in the World Snooker Championship six times. And we marvel at the life of aid worker Simon Boas, whose candid reflections on his …

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Dr Ruth Westheimer, Mike Corfield, Shelley Duvall, Veronica Smith 27:51

1M ago27:51

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Matthew Bannister on Dr Ruth Westheimer who offered frank advice about sex on TV and radio. Mike Corfield, the conservator who developed new methods of preserving archaeological artefacts in the places where they were discovered. Shelley Duvall, the actor who worked closely with Robert Altman, played Wendy in The Shining and Michal Palin’s star-cro…

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E42 - Landscaping Victoria with Brad Chandler aka 'Papa Turf' of Venus Landscaping 24:10

1M ago24:10

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe catches up with self-professed turf nut Brad Chandler, Owner of Venus Landscaping. Brad and Joe chat about all things landscaping and turf in Melbourne and the surrounding areas of Victoria. www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/lawnsolutionsaustralia www.youtube.com/@LawnSolutionsAustralia…

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Sex Therapist Ruth Westheimer & Royal Cake Decorator Eddie Spence 20:44

2M ago20:44

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Dr Ruth Westheimer's voice was once mocked as “a cross between Henry Kissinger and a canary”. But the sex therapist felt it was one of her biggest assets, because she sounded like “Grandma Freud”. Westheimer escaped Nazi Germany and later found fame by talking honestly in public about once-taboo, bedroom topics. And we celebrate the life of Eddie S…

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Dr Richard Taylor, Jack Rowell, Claudia Williams, Christophe Deloire 27:49

2M ago27:49

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Matthew Bannister on Dr Richard Taylor, the retired hospital consultant who became the independent MP for Wyre Forest. Jack Rowell, the rugby coach who transformed the fortunes of Bath and took England to the World Cup semi-finals. The artist Claudia Williams, who painted large scale canvases including images of women and children who lost their ho…

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Foreign Minister Roland Dumas & Wimbledon champion Vic Seixas 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Roland Dumas wielded such clout in the Élysée that he was called “le vice-president”. But despite being a closely trusted ally of François Mitterrand, his career in politics was blighted by allegations of corruption. While the 1953 Wimbledon champion, Vic Seixas, was perhaps under appreciated, and definitely underpaid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Frank Duckworth, Leah Levin, Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, Joss Naylor 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Matthew Bannister on Frank Duckworth, the statistician whose name will forever be associated with the Duckworth-Lewis method of calculating scores for rain affected cricket matches. Leah Levin, who campaigned to overturn miscarriages of justice and gain reparations for victims of torture. Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, the eminent biologist who fought …

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E41 - Wimbledon, Lords, Manchester United & Twickenham! ‘Turfies’ Tour the UK with Joe & Simon 40:32

2M ago40:32

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Send us a text Sit down with Joe and podcast regular Simon Adermann as they chat about their recent trip to the UK where they visited an absolute bucket list of the world’s most famous sporting arenas. Hear all about the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, the Home of Cricket and Rugby out on the pitches at both Lords and Twickenham, before visiting the…

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Welcome to the Turf Talk Podcast (Trailer) 2:28

2M ago2:28

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Send us a text Welcome to the Turf Talk Podcast, hosted by Joe Rogers of Lawn Solutions Australia - We feature guests from all over the world, sharing expert commentary and unique insights into all aspects of turf and how it is used on sports fields, lawns and more. www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/lawnsolutionsaustralia www.youtu…

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Biochemist Akira Endo & Cuban Revolutionary Olga Morgan Goodwin 23:29

2M ago23:29

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Akira Endo discovered the ‘penicillin for cholesterol’. But when offered the drugs he made possible, for his own high cholesterol, he opted for diet and exercise instead. And we hear the remarkable story of the Cuban revolutionary, Olga Morgan Goodwin, who turned on Fidel Castro and was imprisoned for trying to overthrow him. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Round the Red Lamp (1894), with Roger Luckhurst 54:10

2M ago54:10

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This episode, we welcome to the podcast Professor Roger Luckhurst to talk about his new edition of Round the Red Lamp (1894) for the Edinburgh University Press, and plenty of Gothic too. About Roger Luckhurst Roger Luckhurst is the Geoffrey Tillotson Chair of Nineteenth-Century Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. He is the author of ten mono…

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Actor Donald Sutherland & Campaigner Leah Levin 21:45

2M ago21:45

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"Offbeat, relaxed, and never overly reverential about his craft". The actor Donald Sutherland was described as one of the finest actors never to win an Oscar. And we recall the life of Leah Levin, who in spite of holding no legal qualifications, dedicated her life to righting the wrongs of the British criminal justice system. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Sir Oliver Popplewell, Lynn Conway, Tony Bramwell, Francoise Hardy 27:49

2M ago27:49

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Kirsty Lang on the Judge and cricketer Sir Oliver Popplewell. His godson Stephen Fry pays tribute. The computer pioneer and transgender advocate Lynn Conway. The music mogul and friend to the Fab Four Tony Bramwell. One of France’s best loved singer song-writers Francoise Hardy. Interviewee: Stephen FryInterviewee: Charles RogersInterviewee: Roag B…

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E40 - Building your own Golf Hole with Ben Sims/Lawn tips 22:15

2M ago22:15

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Send us a text In this episode Joe and Ben Sims from Lawn Tips talk about building your own golf hole in your backyard, from planning to ground preparation, irrigation to turf selection and everything in between. www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/lawnsolutionsaustralia www.youtube.com/@LawnSolutionsAustralia…

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Singer Françoise Hardy & Psychologist Sue Johnson 18:46

3M ago18:46

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Bob Dylan wrote Françoise Hardy a poem before they even met. But the iconic french singer-songwriter was irritated by the public's fascination of her beauty rather than her music. And we explore the work of the psychologist, Sue Johnson, who devoted her life to unravelling the mystery of love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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TV Doctor Michael Mosley & Astronaut Bill Anders 23:08

3M ago23:08

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'Trust me, I'm a doctor' was an instruction many were happy to follow. The BBC show's host, Michael Mosley, combined infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the scientific method. Today we hear his story, plus that of William Anders, astronaut, engineer and photographer of one of the most famous photos ever taken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Nora Cortiñas, Belinda Belville, John Burnside, Roger Corman 26:52

3M ago26:52

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Matthew Bannister on Nora Cortiñas, a founding member of Argentina’s “Mothers of the Disappeared” campaign group. Her son Gustavo was 24 when he was arrested by the country’s right-wing dictatorship. He was never seen again. Belinda Bellville, the fashion designer who dressed every female member of the royal family apart from Queen Elizabeth. Her b…

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E39 - Winter lawns with Joe and Nath 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Send us a text Joe and Nath are back again to talk all things winter and your lawn! Mowing, maintenance weeds and keeping it green and healthy through the cooler months. www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/lawnsolutionsaustralia www.youtube.com/@LawnSolutionsAustraliaBy Lawn Solutions Australia

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Rugby Star Rob Burrow & 'The Godfather' Producer Albert Ruddy 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Today, we hear two remarkable stories of dogged determination. First, the inspirational life of Rob Burrow, the Rugby League star who campaigned so bravely in the face of his motor neurone disease diagnosis. And second, the Oscar winning producer of The Godfather, Albert Ruddy, and the story of the extraordinary steps it took to bring the iconic mo…

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Richard M Sherman, Professor Wendy James CBE , Morgan Spurlock, June Mendoza OBE 27:50

3M ago27:50

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Matthew Bannister on Richard M Sherman who teamed up with his brother Robert to write some of Disney’s best loved songs. Professor Wendy James CBE, the anthropologist who studied the Uduk tribes of Sudan. June Mendoza OBE, the portrait painter whose subjects included members of the Royal Family, Prime Ministers and celebrities. Morgan Spurlock, the…

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The Nightmare Room (1921) 51:02

3M ago51:02

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This episode, we discuss one of Conan Doyle’s little-known post-war stories, ‘The Nightmare Room’ from 1921. Read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Nightmare_Room Listen to an audiobook reading by Greg Wagland here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFZwsEE8ua8 The episode will be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon, w…

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President Ebrahim Raisi & Commander ‘Sharkey’ Ward 20:04

3M ago20:04

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Each week we explore two fascinating lives. Often they’ll be remarkable people whose achievements are universally celebrated. But sometimes, they’ll be people whose lives have other significance. Today we hear two life stories: one about the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi who died, along with the Iranian foreign minister, in a helicopter crash. A…

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Sir Tony O'Reilly, President Ebrahim Raisi, Penny Simkin, Professor Alasdair Geddes 27:50

3M ago27:50

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Matthew Bannister on The Irish rugby star and businessman Sir Tony O’Reilly. He made billions but ended up bankrupt. The hardline President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi. Penny Simkin, who championed the role of birth doulas to help mothers during and after labour. Professor Alasdair Geddes, the infectious diseases expert who diagnosed the world’s last ev…

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E38 - Changing the landscape with Zoysia - Scott Rowe 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Send us a text Scott, the unofficial Zoysia King sits down with Joe to talk about his time as the Open Spaces Manager at Shellharbour City Council, his new found love of Zoysia and how it continues to change the city for the better. www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au www.facebook.com/lawnsolutionsaustralia www.youtube.com/@LawnSolutionsAustralia…

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Introducing Your History 4:31

3M ago4:31

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Introducing Your History, where each week we detail absorbing, life-affirming accounts of remarkable lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dame Shirley Conran, Doreen Massey, Beverley LaHaye, Steve Albini 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Matthew Bannister on Dame Shirley Conran, the journalist and author best known for her books “Superwoman” and “Lace”. Baroness Doreen Massey, the educator and former director of the Family Planning Association Beverly LaHaye the founder of Concerned Women of America who campaigned to stop the Equal Rights Amendment. Steve Albini, the controversial …

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Anne Dagg, Ross Anderson, Cecil Murray, Kris Hallenga 27:45

4M ago27:45

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Matthew Bannister on Anne Dagg, the Canadian biologist known as The Woman Who Loves Giraffes for her lifelong study of the animals. Professor Ross Anderson, the computer scientist who was a leading expert on data protection and online security. Reverend Cecil Murray, the pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles who play…

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E37 - Turfgrass at TAFE with Dave Little 40:34

4M ago40:34

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Send us a text In this episode Joe sits down with Dave Little (Davo), the head sportsturf management teacher at Yallah TAFE in New South Wales. Dave was in the first turfgrass management class at Yallah TAFE and became a greenkeeper as well as working at a race track and running his own landscape design business before heading back to TAFE to teach…

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C.J.Sansom, Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Dr Jenny Vaughan OBE, Sir Andrew Davies 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Matthew Bannister on an author, a campaigner, an Olympic medallist, a conductorBy BBC Radio 4

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The Surgeon of Gaster Fell (1890) 1:12:03

4M ago1:12:03

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Welcome to Episode 50! This month, we look at a deeply personal work that Conan Doyle suppressed for almost thirty years before reissuing in heavily redacted form, ‘The Surgeon of Gaster Fell’ from 1890. You can the original 1890 version here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Surgeon_of_Gaster_Fell Or listen to a Librivox recording …

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Terry Anderson, Trina Robbins, Lord Field, Ann Trevenen Jenkin 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Matthew Bannister on The American journalist Terry Anderson who was held captive in Lebanon for almost seven years. In an emotional interview, his daughter Sulome tells us how she followed in his footsteps as she tried to connect with a father she met for the first time when she was seven years old. Lord Field who, the Labour MP Frank Field who cam…

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