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Ever wondered what happens when you fill a cello with bees? Or how robins have successfully colonised the outer-reaches of our universe? Or why the world is destined to be populated purely by female turtles? This podcast celebrates nature and the stories of those who care deeply for it. Join artist, actor and Woodland Trust & Wildlife Trusts ambassador David Oakes, for a series of informal, relaxed conversations with artists, scientists, creatives and environmentalists as they celebrate the ...
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4000 and Counting is an Ice Hockey Podcast presented Nicky Watt, co host Mark and producer Graham Hamilton, bringing you interviews from the EIHL, NIHL and from players around the globe. Plus our take on all the current affairs in UK hockey Subscribe to our YouTube Support the podcast and become a patron today patreon.com/4000andcounting
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Matthew Oates is a naturalist, nature writer, and poet with a lifelong passion for butterflies. In the short sward of the Cotswolds, Matthew takes David Oakes on a journey through his fluttery past. They discuss the writers who have inspired him, from Tolkien to Wordsworth and W.H. Hudson, and share stories of other notable butterfly enthusiasts, s…
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In the second part of David Oakes' interview with Professors Fiona Mathews and Tim Kendall, the mammal-enthused trio head into the Forest of Dean in search of Wild Boar! Fiona Mathews is a professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Sussex and the founding Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe; Tim Kendall is a professor of English Litera…
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Fiona Mathews is a professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Sussex and the founding Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe; Tim Kendall is a professor of English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Exeter, and; their dog Charlie Brown is an especially trained labrador with the talent for locating the bodies of bats that…
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Rob Stoneman wanted to make lots of money in the oil industry… and then he found peat! This episode is a deep dive into that blancmange-like substance that should be our saviour. Also, the Wildlife Trusts’ plans to grow a new rain forest in North Wales and Rob’s dream of having a mile deep nature reserve that circumnavigates the entirety of the Bri…
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A fully jam packed episode today. The NIHL 1/2 North and South have their champions after a great weekends hockey at both Ally Pally and Sheffield. With the news the Panthers and Clan are eliminated we look ahead to the final 8 and this weekend's quarter finals. We make our predictions on which clubs make the final 4. Finally we get into the NIHL N…
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The Horstmann Trust is a brand new charity primarily focused upon breeding and ultimately releasing back into the wild four species of endangered vultures: the Bearded, Egyptian and Hooded Vultures, as well as the Andean Condor. But what makes the Horstmann Trust particularly interesting, is that these birds are Welsh Vultures! In this episode, Dav…
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Guildford Flames Kyle Locke joined the show for a great chat. We dive deep into the Flames season. His three seasons at the club. Kyle answers who he thinks is better between this year's Steelers team and last year's Belfast Giants team. We also look into his time at Usports and the connection between Usports and the EIHL Support the Show.…
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A huge announcement about 3 upcoming live podcasts. First guest announcement at the end of the episode and it's HUGE. We look at the Sheffield Steelers Challenge Cup victory over the Guildford Flames. We discuss the wagon that is the Leeds Knights and their 2nd league title. Staying in the national league we chat about this week's Cup Final 1st leg…
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Watty is joined by former team mate Paddy Ward. Paddy was one of the Best British defencemen of his generation. Spending time in the BISL BNL and the EPL winning trophies with the Dundee Stars and Slough Jets. He has been living down in Australia for over 10 years now and has five kids. He is still playing hockey down under with Newcastle. Don't fo…
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The West Australian’s basketball enthusiast Craig O’Donoghue hosts The Dribble podcast, joined by special guests to talk everything NBL, WNBL and overseas. In this week’s episode, Perth Wildcats General Manger of Basketball Operations Danny Mills discusses his team’s NBL semifinal series ahead of Wednesday night’s decider AND Perth Lynx coach Ryan …
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At the launch of his latest video installation at the Tate St Ives, artist Andy Holden meets with David Oakes to discuss the creativity present within the bird world. But, whilst exploring avian aesthetics, Andy's artwork - "A Natural History of Nest Building" - also explores the roles of nature versus nurture at an additional level. This exhibitio…
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The West Australian’s basketball enthusiast Craig O’Donoghue hosts The Dribble podcast, joined by special guests to talk everything NBL, WNBL and overseas. In this week’s episode, Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle discusses his amazing championship record overseas and how he’s preparing for the NBL semi-finals. Then Alex Ciabattoni reflects …
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The West Australian’s basketball enthusiast Craig O’Donoghue hosts The Dribble podcast, joined by special guests to talk everything NBL, WNBL and overseas. In this week’s episode, John Rillie discusses how the Wildcats are handling the long break between games and Amy Atwell preview’s her team’s finals against Townsville. See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Ben from Zero pucks given stopped by for an entertaining chat. Make sure you check out the podcast for all your NIHL1S and women's hockey needs. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook 4000 and Counting fans can now get 15% off of their first 3 months online coach…
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The West Australian’s basketball enthusiast Craig O’Donoghue hosts The Dribble podcast, joined by special guests to talk everything NBL, WNBL and overseas. In this week’s episode, we celebrate Bryce Cotton’s MVP victory and speak with Perth Lynx captain Anneli Maley ahead of a massive final round of the WNBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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In our latest weekly roundup we discuss all the comings and goings in NIHL and the EIHL as well as revisiting Team GB in Cardiff. We also look ahead to the Elite league Challenge Cup final. We discuss what a great opportunity it would be for the league to put the game onto YouTube to help get even more eyes on the product. We also shout out the rec…
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Diamond Hands Daniel Amesbury joined the show to talk about lots of massive topics. Lacrosse Ice wars How Prestige World-wide got him playing again. FPHL ban Rough n Rowdy First East Coast fight Talkin Trash podcast The possibility of playing in the EIHL Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow …
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The West Australian’s basketball enthusiast Craig O’Donoghue hosts The Dribble podcast, joined by special guests to talk everything NBL, WNBL and overseas. In this week’s episode, NBL CEO David Stevenson addresses the big issues heading into the thrilling final round of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dr David Hetherington is an expert on the Eurasian Lynx and the beneficial links Lynx (Lynx lynx lynx) can manifest within our complicated British ecosystems. What he doesn’t know about the Lynx’s rich history across Europe is not worth knowing: Hear why Hildegard von Bingen thought drinking Lynx urine was highly beneficial; when exactly(ish) Lynx …
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Great chat with The Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club captain Brett Ferguson Qualifying for the Elite Ice Hockey League Challenge Cup final. Team GB and international breaks. The EIHL officials, getting a TV deal in place. Lots of great talking points from start to finish. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4…
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We are joined by Solway Sharks co-owner to discuss the Sharks season to date. We talk about how he feels their first season is going in the National league and the plans they have heading into the 2024/25 season. A great fun interview, you can always count on Showbiz for a fun podcast. We need your help, please consider buying us a coffee here: htt…
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The West Australian’s basketball enthusiast Craig O’Donoghue hosts The Dribble podcast, joined by special guests to talk everything NBL, WNBL and overseas. In this week’s episode, Wildcats boss Craig Hutchison talks about the big issues and then Rosie Deegan joins us from the US as she prepares to make a decision between playing basketball or footy…
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Sam Cheema joined the show to talk junior hockey development and pathways! He also talks about playing juniors and minor pro in the UK to being on the ice with NHL players, running his on hockey camps worldwide and running a women's program in New York. So far Sam has helped 58 women gain NCAA roles! We are a self funded podcast and any support is …
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