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Very Hicken Bros.

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Two brothers co-host, sharing their interests, experiences, and thoughts. Trevor and Alex will be hosting friends and family regularly on their weekly podcast. Among their many interests are technology and current events; plus, it’s Pokémon season! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support
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Being Green

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 9.30. Glynis Crook will focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
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The Enigma Machine. The B2 stealth bomber. The poisoned-tipped umbrella. Napoleon’s Briefcase of Secrets. As long as there has been conflict, there have been spies, and as long as there have been spies, there have been incredible gadgets and iconic objects. These are the stories of the tools that power the world of espionage, hosted by Alice Loxton. Hit FOLLOW to get episodes every week. Get episodes early and ad-free with Spyscape+.
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The top rated Packers podcast in the world delivers you premium content on the NFL's most storied franchise. Packers fandom stretches worldwide and this podcast delivers unique interviews, stories, stats and more. All things Green and Gold. Thousands of 5-star reviews. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the IKE Packers Podcast.
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The season is just around the corner so that means news outlets are dropping their Top 10 lists. Where does Jordan Love rank among Quarterbacks according to ESPN? What about Aaron Rodgers? Taking a look at the NFL's most important positions and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht…
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An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …
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In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the traits that certain players on the Packers have. For example, leadership. Which Packers players display leadership? Discussing ball hawks, positional strengths, and around the league action - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, who co-authored a study which found that colourful plastics degrade to form microplastics faster than those with plain colours.By Glynis Crook
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What is Christian Watson's ceiling for this season? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ give bullish predictions on the Packers players. Who does Quay Walker remind you of? Talking the latest in Green Bay and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/…
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Electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world. In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes were produced globally, up 82% from 2010. But less than one quarter of the year’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Keith Anderson, CEO o…
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Breaking News: Mark Murphy will retire after the 2025 season in July. Who is his successor? Alex and KJ are back with the latest and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ike_packers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become an exclusive member. Help the show by…
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This week Trevor and Jeff discuss their strategies for the upcoming summer now that school is out, they discuss the recent Nintendo direct (notably Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Marvel vs. Capcom Collection), and Trevor walks through Under Falling Skies (a solo dice game). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a…
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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavs Pillay, behaviour change lead and WWF-SASSI manager, about the initiative’s new report, “The hidden costs of your seafood”, which focuses on the crucial role played by retailers and suppliers of seafood in ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing practices are implemented.…
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Packers fans, the Eichstaedt brothers are back in Wisconsin and in today's episode discuss the big contract extension for Trevor Lawrence. How does his 5-year $275 million deal impact Jordan Love's potential extension? Diving into the roster updates, latest news, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This was a wild episode. To give a peek behind the curtain, Jeff and Trevor try to keep each recording down to a tight 30 heavily focused on Fatherhood and Gaming. In this episode, the well meaning but ultimately naïve dads decided to do a run down of all the games announced during the recent Summer Games Fest and Xbox Game Showcase. Was results is…
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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook continues her discussion with Wild Survivors founder, Francesca Mahoney, about elephants in Tanzania, and how their fear of bees is being harnessed to protect farms and help communities along the animal’s migratory corridors. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…
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In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are coming to you live from Kyoto, Japan. The brothers get into a debate over Jordan Love vs Caleb Williams, Justin Jefferson's new contract, Jaire's leadership for the Packers and more. Also, the brothers answer the question of who are their favorite Packers players of All-Time and Why. Dive right in …
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This week the dad's recount their invitation to Nintendo's Dad's Night In, which featured some humbling Mario Kart 8 gameplay. Trevor gives a dad summer tip for re-usable water balloons and tries his hand at Heroes of Might and Magic 3, and the dads discuss a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcas…
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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors, an organisation that works to create a sustainable solution to the conflict between elephants and humans along the animal’s migratory corridors in northern Tanzania. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…
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Packers fans, we are coming to you LIVE from Tokyo Japan. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ discuss the Packers new Big 3. Jordan Love, Jaire Alexander, and who? Lead the debate. Also talking salary cap savings, predictions for the squad, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This week, the dads review Paper Mario - The 1000 Year Door, and Jeff ignites an old love for Heroes of Might and Magic with the new title "Songs of Conquest". Meanwhile, Trevor's kid builds his first game (using PowerPoint?), and Trevor buys his first game disc in a while with NHL 2017 (listen to learn why!). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcas…
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A study published recently by the British Antarctic Survey raised concerns about the record low levels of sea ice around Antarctica. Scientists found that in 2023 – compared to an average winter – the maximum extent of the Antarctic Sea covered by ice, shrank by over two million square kilometres. It found that these historically low levels were a …
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In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ assess realistic expectations for the Packers and Jordan Love this season. How can they build on the playoff run last season? What are the keys to strong positional groups, leaders, coaches, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…
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Plastic waste is poorly managed along coastal zones in West Africa, and Tanzania is no exception. But as the public becomes more aware of the problem, there are an increasing number of initiatives to deal with the problem, and opportunities to recycle. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia,…
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In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ go through the Packers schedule for the 2024 season. Who are the matchups? Where are the games being played? Early predictions for records and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ike_packers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This week Trevor tries to come to terms with a risqué encounter at the public pool, Jeff jumps ships to Final Fantasy 13, and he also brings great gaming dad news with his review of Steam Family. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9k…
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The powerful El Nino weather phenomenon, a big contributor to last year’s record-breaking global temperatures, has faded. Its opposite, La Nina, is expected to emerge in the next few months. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Dr Christopher Jack, deputy director of UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group, what impact it is likely …
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Now that the NFL Draft is over, in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into the first released power rankings. Is Green Bay considered a Top 10 team by the rest of the league? Who needs to step up? Taking a look at some of the best, bold, and steady draft picks of recent years - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Pa…
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Wood vinegar, a by-product of charcoal production, has been used in agriculture for over two thousand years, both as a growth booster for plants and a natural pesticide. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ralf Dedig, the owner of Namibian company, Makarra Wood Vinegar, about the benefits of the product.…
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I'm really excited to come out of hiatus to share this conversation with you. You may have noticed people are talking a lot about AI, and I've started focusing my journalism on the topic. I recently published a 9,000 word cover story in Jacobin’s winter issue called “Can Humanity Survive AI,” and was fortunate to talk to over three dozen people com…
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In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ announce the winner of the Xavier McKinney jersey! The brothers also give their delayed reactions to this year's NFL Draft. Where are Green Bay's positions of strength? The NFC North is rising - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pat…
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This week the Gaming Dads discuss the release of emulators on iOS and it's impact. Speaking of old, Jeff goes medieval playing the hottest release with Manor Lords, and the gaming dads both shake their heads pondering why the slower games of old aren't cool with their young ones. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/…
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Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and products made from this grass are highly eco-friendly. Among its many benefits to the environment is the fact that it absorbs twice as much carbon dioxide as trees and generates an impressive amount of oxygen. Glynis Crook caught up with Go Bamboo, a company that imports bamboo toilet paper, kitchen…
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The NFL Draft is officially over and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ are here to give their takes on each of the Packers draft picks. Do the brothers like how Gute did? What about in comparison to other teams around the NFL? Getting into the details and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Two bird conservation organisations, BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob, are taking the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to court over what they see as a flawed plan to protect the endangered African Penguin. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Sanccob’s head of conservation, Nicky Stander, what motivated the…
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It is Officially NFL Draft Week and the Green Bay Packers have a plethora of picks at their disposal. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into a full 7-round mock draft and their favorite prospects. The two debate positions of need, the roster, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This week Trevor is nowhere to be found so Gaming Dad Bill from the podcast A Gamer Looks At 40 joins Jeff to discuss fatherhood, gaming, and new fathers figuring out their gaming lives. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2…
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The NFL Draft is less than 2 weeks away and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ predict which prospects they think will Boom and Bust. The brothers also dive into another Mock Draft. What is a good price estimate for a Jordan Love extension? Drop a take - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This week, the dads try and recall Final Fantasy games of old, while Trevor tries to dive back into Horizon Zero Dawn (having entirely forgotten what is going on). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our We…
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Can you ever truly suppress a curious mind? If there was one aim of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution, it was that. The lauded writer Jung Chang joins Alice Loxton to revisit a childhood characterized by surveillance and prohibition. But even in Communist China – at a time when pins bearing the face of the great leader were worn on every chest – cur…
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3 weeks until the NFL Draft and in today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into a 3-round mock. Touching on Xavier McKinney, Christian Watson, and more. Thank you to our Spain listeners - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast! We are now on Patreon! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ike_packers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and b…
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This week the dads are talking bright lights! Firstly the scourge of parents who take Laser Tag too seriously, but then onto the bright spots in the gaming industry with titles that have the dads excited: SpaceBourne 2, Balatro, and Jump Ship. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772…
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