Best Antipodean Arts Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ONIONS volume 05 1:00:00

10d ago1:00:00

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A special bonus summer treat whilst Bill is touring the world investing in new Onion fields. Presented by Guppy Productions’ Artificial Onion Bots With AI Adrian and AI Yvonne.

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episode 911 - LIFE ONIONS 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Sue Beer has now certainly won at life having created this show about how to win at life. Those of you who are serious about winning at life, you really should listen to Sue Beer's thoughts on how to do it (i.e. win at life) in this show that she's written about how to win at life, for which she also curated the how-to-win-at-life themed music. Wri…

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episode 910 - MISTERIOSO ONIONS 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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"Misterioso" tells the story of how they met over 99 Flakes. Music by people called Roy. Written and curated by John Dew. With Adrian Coen and Yvonne Pini

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Episode 909 – SUPERMARKET ONIONS 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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‘The Supermarket’ tells the story of a group of people who lead lives of quiet desperation, in the context of a large self-service shop offering a wide variety of food, beverages and household products. Or does it? Written and curated by Clare Kemsley. With Adrian Coen and Yvonne Pini

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episode 908 - FAITHFUL ONIONS 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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FAITHFUL ONIONS... "Keeping The Faith" tells the story of a parish priest who no longer believes the things that his parishioners believe. Written and curated by Adrian Coen. With Adrian Coen and Yvonne Pini

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episode 907 - ANTIPODEAN ONIONS 57:58

3M ago57:58

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Did Ruth find the meaning of life when she moved from the U.K. to Australia 30 years ago? Written and curated by Ruth Hamilton. With Adrian Coen and Yvonne Pini

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episode 906 - NOIR ONIONS 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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NOIR ONIONS... Roger - the archetypal mummy's boy - and Jean - the perennial victim - are made for each other. The feelings are so strong, you could cut them with a knife. Written by Angela Cairns. With Adrian Coen and Yvonne Pini

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episode 904 - THE OLD HOUSE ONIONS 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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What is it exactly with The Old House? Written by Phil Boast Featuring Yvonne Pini and Adrian Coen

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episode 903 - ISTANBUL ONIONS 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

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ISTANBUL ONIONS… was commissioned and curated by Jenny Miller. There will be no need to visit the city of Istanbul once you have listened to this show and this may be the reason why The Turkish Tourist Board has lobbied so hard to have the show cancelled. Featuring Onions penned by Istanbul residents DominiqueRenaudin, Tim Hallam, Brandon Mayer, H.…

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episode 902 – IRENE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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IRENE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY… is written and curated by Bill Lawrance. Meet the family, as they celebrate Irene’s 100 birthday. With your slice of cake are schemes, secrets, surprises - and a snake. With Adrian Coen & Yvonne Pini

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episode 901 - Prostate Onions 59:00

4M ago59:00

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Written and curated by Ian Hornett, this ia a heart warming, funny and engaging story with Adrian Coen and Yvonne Pini

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episode 806 - GRIEVING ONIONS 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

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For this show, the Onionistas turn their attention to people popping their clogs, kicking the bucket, pushing up the daisies, cashing in their chips, and biting the dust ~ but they do so, of course, with the utmost sensitivity. Featuring life-threateningly short stories written by Phil Boast, Dave Price, Tim Aston, Pat Blosse, Clay Morrison, John D…

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episode 805 - VALENTINE'S DAY ONIONS 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

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For this show, the Onionistas turn their attention to Valentine’s Day and all sentiments attendant thereto, both soppy and sour. Featuring bafflingly short stories written by Jenny Miller, Toni Peers, John Dew, Harriet Peers, Ruth Hamilton, Bill Lawrance, Ian Hornett, Pat Blosse, Clay Morrison, Phil Boast, Clare Kemsley, Angela Cairns, Rob Lewis, P…

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episode 804 - CRUEL SEA ONIONS 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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For this show, the Onionistas turn their attention to the perils of the high seas. Featuring precociously short stories written by Ian Hornett, Phil Boast, Pat Blosse, Adrian Coen, Jenny Miller, Clare Kemsley, Clay Morrison, Paul Hooper, Ruth Hamilton, Bill Lawrance, John Dew, and Jake Becker And from 45 minutes, we present Series 2 episode 04 of ‘…

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episode 803 - GREEN-FINGERED ONIONS 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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For this show, the Onionistas are in their gardens and down the allotments. Featuring extraordinarily short stories by Jenny Miller, Sophie Drewnogal, Angela Cairns, Phil Boast, Ruth Hamilton, Ian Hornett, Pat Blosse, Adrian Coen, and Bill Lawrance. And from 45 minutes, we present Series 2 episode 03 of ‘From Colchester to Sulawesi’ entitled “In wh…

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episode 802 - IRISH ONIONS 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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For this episode, Bill called for preposterously brief stories on Ireland and all things attendant thereto. Answering this call were Ruth Hamilton, Toni Peers, Pat Blosse, Phil Boast, Adrian Coen, Ian Hornett, Jenny Miller, Sue Beer, Angela Cairns, John Dew, and Clare Kemsley. And from 45 minutes, we present Series 2 episode 02 of ‘From Colchester …

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episode 801 - ARBOREAL ONIONS 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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Bill casts his arboreal Onion Eye back over the previous seven series of the show. The stories are presented in such a way so as to lull you into the impression that they are all intricately connected; which, of course, they might be. Including Onions written by Clay Morrison, Phil Boast, Pat Blosse, Bill Lawrance, Ian Hornett, Adrian Coen, Angela …

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episode 750 – SULAWESI ONIONS 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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SULAWESI ONIONS … Catch up with the essentials and more, from Series 1 of ‘From Colchester to Sulawes1,’ as Series 2 warms up on the touchline. Remarkable radio. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready …

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episode 749 – NEW YEARS’ ONIONS 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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NEW YEARS’ ONIONS … Time, the most man-made concept of all, does the heavy lifting, as my Big Bag looks forward and backwards simultaneously... Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew…

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S12 Episode 10 - Promise (The Raven King) 1:10:42

8M ago1:10:42

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Here we are, at the end of all things. It's time to say goodbye to the Gansey as we read chapters 62 to the epilogue of The Raven King through the theme of promise this week. In this section, Ronan is being unmade and Adam, unable to bear it, scries and gets some useful advice from Persephone. Meanwhile, Gansey accepts that there is no time to save…

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episode 748 – CHRISTMAS ONIONS, 2023 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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CHRISTMAS ONIONS, 2023… Tinsel-up your baubles, and unwrap this most sparkle-some ear-fodder. Seasons Greetings to all Big Bag friends... Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew upon …

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S12 Episode 9 - Disillusionment (The Raven King) 58:10

8M ago58:10

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Wah wah, things are going awry and one might say, the Gangsey are at risk of feeling a bit disillusioned... That's the theme for chapters 55-61 of The Raven King this week. In this section, Gansey walks the tunnel to Glendower until his phone battery runs out... but the Gangsey find him. They find Glendower—but there is no waking this sleeping king…

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episode 747 – THE BEST OF 2023 ONIONS 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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THE BEST OF 2023ONIONS… adjudicators and advocates, assessors and appraisers have all assembled, and filled my last Big Bag of 2023 with their selections. Do you agree with their authority and arbitration? Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of …

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S12 Episode 8 - Chaos (The Raven King) 1:07:23

8M ago1:07:23

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Chaos is a ladder... into this week's episode as we read chapters 48-54 of The Raven King through, you guessed it, the theme of chaos. In this section, Gwenllian gives Gansey some advice, and then he rushes off to follow a storm of birds to his king. He gets in the Camaro and goes. Ronan is woken by Blue to the news that Gansey has gone–he offers t…

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episode 746 – BOOK BLURB ONIONS 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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BOOK BLURB ONIONS… Now you can judge the book by its cover, as every onion lets you know the secrets inside all those covers in your mind’s bookshop. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble an…

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S12 Episode 7 - Shame (The Raven King) 1:05:41

9M ago1:05:41

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We're reading chapters 41-47 of The Raven King through the theme of shame this week. In this section, Gwenllian attacks Artemus, who retreats into Blue’s favorite beech tree. Adam and Ronan dream together and find disease and death in Cabeswater. Gansey, meanwhile, has taken Henry and Blue to lunch with his parents. The Gangsey is reunited to suppo…

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episode 745 – ARTEFACT ONIONS 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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ARTEFACT ONIONS… Now here’s the thing. Or is that the thing, over there? Anything goes, in this super special delivery of perfect onions in my grooviest Big Bag Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready t…

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S12 Episode 6 - Observation (The Raven King) 55:44

9M ago55:44

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We fancy ourselves quite good at observing, so it's a great theme for us as we read chapters 34-40 of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater this week. In this section, Declan and Ronan have a nice moment. Back in Cabeswater, Neeve is trying to mitigate the harm of Piper Greenmantle and the demon, and is unmade for her efforts. At the Barns, the Gangs…

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episode 744 – PURELY ONIONS vol. 10 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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PURELY ONIONS vol.10… Here they are, more onions than you can throw Roy Orbison at. All jostling, nestling and twerking around in my Big Bag. Don’t take my word for it – just ask Roy…You Got it! Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably …

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S12 Episode 5 - Bravery (The Raven King) 57:27

9M ago57:27

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We're reading 27-33 of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater through the theme of bravery this week. It feels like a veyr apt theme as these characters have been called upon to be brave time and time again. In this section, Gansey is waiting for Blue at the urgent care when Ronan and Adam turn up, post-Cabeswater misadventure. Gansey comes clean abou…

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episode 743 – WESTWARD BOUND ONIONS 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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WESTWARD BOUND ONIONS … always face to the left on your map, unless you’re looking at itupside down. Let these beauties restore your understanding of both cardinal and ordinal direction. Think of them as your vital and juicy edible compass. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and…

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S12 Episode 4 - Discovery (The Raven King) 53:14

9M ago53:14

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Get ready to dive deep cause we're all about discovery this week! That's our theme for chapters 21-26 of Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven King. In this section, Adam and Ronan run into trouble retrieving Orphan Girl from Cabeswater. Adam finally asks all the right questions, and discovers that Ronan manifested Cabeswater—which raises lots of questions…

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episode 741 – PURELY ONIONS vol. 9 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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PURELY ONIONS vol.9… just the big O, not a stitch more, not a blather less…you want them pure? Then look no further. Solid Gold in a Big Bag. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew u…

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episode 740 – HEAVENLY ONIONS 1:00:02

9M ago1:00:02

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HEAVENLY ONIONS… grown on big fluffy white clouds, watered by angels and plucked for the Big Bag by God him/her/itself Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew upon this remarkable ban…

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S12 Episode 3 - Friendship (The Raven King) 52:09

10M ago52:09

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This week, we're reading chapters 14-20 of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater through the theme of friendship. In this section, Blue and Adam have a conversation that turns into an argument about Blue and Gansey secretly falling in love. Adam and Ronan go looking for the devil attacking Cabeswater. They end up at Adam’s father’s house— the wrong d…

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S12 Episode 2 - Commtiment (The Raven King) 54:10

10M ago54:10

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What does commitment mean to you? It's a big theme and there's a lot to work with in chapters 7-13 of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. In this section, we are introduced to the Laumonier triplets, one of whom happens to be Piper Greenmantle’s father. The Gangsey take Orphan Girl to Cabeswater to live with Aurora, for lack of any better options.…

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S12 Episode 1 - Foresight (The Raven King) 51:30

10M ago51:30

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We’ve reached the final book in the Raven Cycle as we read The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater for season 12. You can check out season 5 for The Raven Boys, season 8 for The Dream Thieves, and season 10 for Blue Lily, Lily Blue. We’re returning to the foundational theme of connections, and also reading the prologue to chapter 6 through the theme of…

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episode 739 – ADRIAN ONIONS 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

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ADRIAN ONIONS… from the original Onion DNA, these Onions set the original form and juice levels - indeed they were in that very first Big Bag which is now preserved forever in the Great Radio Hall of Fame and Fruitfulness. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled wit…

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episode 738 – PURELY ONIONS vol.8 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

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PURELY ONIONS vol. 8... some say that liquid helium is the purest substance on earth. But these onions in my Big Bag volume 8 are even purer. And that’s a scientific fact. Bills Big Bag of Onions contains original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So,…

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One Shot - Hunt for the Wilderpeople 53:34

10M ago53:34

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So excited to be watching the modern Kiwi classic Hunt for the Wilderpeople and chatting about it through the loose themes of community and survival. We didn't choose the skux life, the skux life chose us! You can find the show notes on the website. This episode was recorded on 30 September 2023. Thanks for listening! We're taking a week off and th…

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episode 737 – CANINE ONIONS 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

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CANINE ONIONS... some say these onions are ‘man’s best friend’. Some describe them as ‘one of the most populardomestic onions in the world’. Whichever it is, these onions won't bark at your postman, moult on your sofa, or lick their own balls. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by listeners, boiled to perfection, and …

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S11 Episode 10 - Love (Any Way The Wind Blows) 51:32

11M ago51:32

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Here we are again, at the end of another season! It always comes around too fast. This week, we read chapters 84-epilogue of Any Way The Wind Blows through the theme of love and wrap up our time with this book. It's the perfect theme to end our journey with this wonderful series! In this section, Lady Ruth and Jamie invite Simon and Baz over for a …

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episode 736 – FLYING ONIONS 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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FLYING ONIONS... Filling the skies at dawn and dusk like giant onion-based midges, these beasts of the airwaves swoop and buzz in your mind, with their fundamental principles of aerial storytelling. You want thrust, drag, and lift? Well, you’ve got them here, that’s for certain! Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by l…

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S11 Episode 9 - Maturity (Any Way The Wind Blows) 1:02:04

11M ago1:02:04

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This week, we read chapters 74-83 of Any Way The Wind Blows through the theme of maturity. It's a loaded concept, often used as a compliment when in actuality it might not come from a healthy place. Lots to talk about! In this section, Agatha and Niamh are surprised to find there's another—which survives, along with the doe. And they kiss! Simon Sn…

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episode 735 – PURELY ONIONS vol.7 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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PURELY ONIONS vol. 7... there’s nothing but pure onions in this Big Bag. No excuses. It’s onions all the way. Trust me, I’m a doctor – of Onions, of course! Bills Big Bag of Onions contains original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to n…

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S11 Episode 8 - Duty (Any Way The Wind Blows) 53:06

11M ago53:06

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Our theme this week is duty which is something Simon Snow certainly thinks about a lot. What does it mean to do your duty? And where do you draw the line? We unpack that this week as we read chapters 64-73 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell. In this section, Agatha and Niamh head to Watford to check up on the pregnant doe. Simon, Baz, Penn…

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episode 734 – ONION BEDS 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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ONION BEDS... perfectly fashioned onions which create a warm and comfortable place, where you can truly be yourself. You can lie here with all your self-pity, hungoverness and seamless crumbs and not have to explain a damn thing to anyone! Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and …

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S11 Episode 7 - Responsibility (Any Way The Wind Blows) 54:07

11M ago54:07

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This week, we’re reading chapters 56-64 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of responsibility. In this section, Simon and Baz go to Ikea. Baz remembers who Philippa is... and has a crisis. He marches straight to Fiona’s for answers... and interrupts her and Nicodemus Petty! Meanwhile, Penny summons Shepard’s demon and undo…

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episode 733 – RAUCOUS ONIONS 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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RAUCOUS ONIONS... these onions are grown on the partylike parts of the allotment, often staying up all night with their loud taste and exuberant colour, ensuring your plate is dancing with flavour. And found here in my special party-sized Big Bag. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfecti…

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S11 Episode 6 - Optimism (Any Way The Wind Blows) 55:18

12M ago55:18

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Finally, something light and joyful! That's right, this week, we’re reading chapters 47-55 of Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell through the theme of optimism. In this section, Agatha and Niamh head back to Watford for more goat maintenance, and meet Simon and Baz, who happen to be there researching Smith Smith-Richards. Mitali Bunce definite…

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