Best East Midlands Podcasts (2024)

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Coffee & Geography 4x22 Matilda Crane (Climate Ambassadors East Midlands) 51:41

4d ago51:41

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Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the East Midlands hub is Matilda Crane. Drinking some Dragonfly Tea, they chat about faith and the environment, Jane Austin, and more!Matilda is the Climate Ambassadors East Midlands Regional Hub Manager. Sh…

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#64 Living, learning and healing, with Linsey, in the East Midlands, UK 49:22

22d ago49:22

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My guest today is Linsey, who lives in the UK with her partner and three children who are 10, 6 and 1 and a half. Her family’s journey to unschooling started when they decided to take their eldest son out of school after two years extremely difficult years. Linsey soon realised that a schooled approach wouldn’t work at home either, so began to lean…

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S14E02 | Linda Maggs (Pontypool, Torfaen, 2021) 39:22

1h ago39:22

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74-year-old Linda Maggs was in bed when her 70-year-old husband entered the room on the morning of February 6, 2021, holding a knife in his hand. With an acrimonious divorce about to finalise, Linda was stabbed to death by her husband, who then proceeded to phone the police and confess to what he'd just done. Join my Patreon community at patreon.co…

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Interview #58 | My Aunt and the Hitman: Wendy Cee Discusses Sharon Birchwood's Murder 1:06:16

3d ago1:06:16

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I welcome podcaster Wendy Cee to the show in this interview episode. In December 2007, Graham Birchwood orchestrated the murder of his wife, Sharon - Wendy's beloved aunt - by hiring a hitman named Paul Cryne. In this episode, Wendy reflects on her cherished memories of Sharon, delves into the gripping details of the murder investigation, and discu…

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Nergis Ahmed 39:48

5d ago39:48

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S14E01 | Anne James (Walsall, West Midlands, 2018) 29:58

7d ago29:58

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74-year-old Anne James had just returned from a quick shopping trip and was making soup at her home when a familiar face turned up at her door. Letting the man inside, Anne had no idea that within just a few minutes, her life would be taken away at his hands. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including ear…

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#65 Helping our children follow their joy, with Melissa Miles McCarter in Missouri, US 44:49

8d ago44:49

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Today, my guest is Melissa Miles McCarter, who lives in Missouri with her husband and her 8-year-old daughter Willakate. Melissa worked as a college professor and chose not to put her daughter in school, realising that it wasn’t a system she would thrive in. She talks about what her own deschooling looked like and how she partners with her daughter…

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Coffee & Geography 4x20 Cormac Lawler (Climate Ambassadors Northwest) 53:10

11d ago53:10

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Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the Northwest hub is Cormac Lawler. They sip a Yorkshire Tea and chat about how Irish life changed during the ‘Celtic Tiger’, staring into ponds, amongst other things!Cormac is the Climate Ambassadors Northw…

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Where Does It Lead? 35:40

12d ago35:40

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Send us a Text Message. This Northamptonshire tale is in regards of a very curious building called the Triangular Lodge. On the grounds of Rushton Hall, it is in fact, younger than the hall itself. However, this also means that because of its unusual shape, it has inspired many tales all of its own! Towards the end of the 18th Century, the 6th Visc…

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Coffee & Geography 4x21 Gemma Bailey (Climate Ambassadors South East) 55:09

12d ago55:09

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Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the Southeast hub is Gemma Bailey. Sticking with juice, they and chat about the influence of local authorities, reintroducing bison to Kent, baking, amongst other things!Gemma is based in Kent, but works at …

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British Murders Unsolved | Episode 1: Claudia Lawrence (York, North Yorkshire, 2009) 1:03:34

14d ago1:03:34

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35-year-old Claudia Lawrence last spoke to her mum on her mobile phone at around half 8 in the evening of March 18, 2009, shortly after phoning her dad. The following morning, she didn't turn up for her shift at the University of York and failed to meet her friend at the Nags Head pub that evening as planned. She has not been seen or heard from sin…

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Trailer 5:17

14d ago5:17

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Fifth Word’s ‘See Me’ Podcast is a weekly show that will provide you with an insight into the lives of some of the most inspirational Muslim women living in Nottingham.By Fifth Word Theatre

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Coffee & Geography 4x19 Will Duffy (USA) Antarctica, sci & religion, snorkeling and more 43:50

18d ago43:50

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Kit Marie and Will Duffy sit down and discuss science & religion, free-diving, snorkeling, veggie-free diets, amongst other things!Will is a pastor in a small town in Colorado* and the creator of 'The Final Experiment', a venture to bring together prominent #FlatEarth touters and their detractors to #Antarctica. You can find out more by visiting ht…

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S13E10 | The Murder of Megan Newborough (Coalville, Leicestershire, 2021) 35:21

21d ago35:21

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23-year-old Megan Newborough was captured on her family's Ring Video Doorbell getting into her car at 7.32 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021. Within an hour of that haunting footage, Megan was murdered by the very person she'd gone to meet. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free epi…

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Episode 27 – National Ambassador Focus - Resilience 40:33

22d ago40:33

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In episode 27, we return to our National Ambassador Focus to introduce our latest National Ambassador, Resilience. On the podcast, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by four senior members of the Resilience team: Si West, Director, Customer Engagement; Rehan Hussain, Head of Underwriting, International; Jack Jenner, International Head of Distribution &…

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Coffee & Geography 4x18 Aidah Nakku (Uganda) Climate justice for women and girls, and more 36:47

25d ago36:47

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Kit Marie and Aidah Nakku enjoy a hot chocolate, and chat about climate justice for women and girls in the Global South, logistical language barriers, dancing ears and more!Aidah Nakku is a climate and gender Justice activist from Kampala Uganda. She is the founder of Hold Her Hand Initiative, an Initiative that focuses on empowering women and girl…

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Coffee & Geography 4x17 Adam Brett (UK) LGBT+ in education spaces, cats, and more 55:53

27d ago55:53

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Kit Marie and Dr Adam Brett with some Yorkshire Tea chat about hetero- and cis-normativity in education spaces, spatial representation, cat puns, and more!Adam is a former secondary school teacher and leader, and now researcher and lecturer at the University of Derby. He is the co-founder of Pride & Progress which works to support schools to be LGB…

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S13E09 | The Murder of Arminda Perry (Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, 1991) 29:36

28d ago29:36

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When Filipino native Arminda Ventura met a British man holidaying in her home country one summer, they immediately hit it off and soon got married. After emigrating to the UK and moving into the man's North Wales bungalow, Arminda quickly realised that her new husband wasn't the kind man she believed him to be. Join my Patreon community at patreon.…

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Interview #57 | Jack the Ripper and Abraham Lincoln: Tony McMahon Discusses His New Book 46:26

1M ago46:26

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I welcome investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon to the show in this interview episode. With a background as a print, TV and online reporter and producer, Tony approaches history from an investigative angle. He looks into the past to uncover the truth about seemingly unsolvable mysteries. His job is to distinguish fact from fic…

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S13E08 | The Murder of Susan Min (Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, 1986) 26:46

1M ago26:46

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When 29-year-old librarian Susan Min bumped into her ex-boyfriend around a year after they split up, she invited him to her house for a catch-up. She had no idea that doing so would lead to her death at the hands of her former lover. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episo…

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Episode 26 - Diversity in Cyber - Neurodiversity 43:48

1M ago43:48

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In our latest episode of the Cyber Versed podcast, we continue with our mini-series on Diversity in Cyber; this time, we are looking at Neurodiversity. Three exceptional guests join Mandy Haeburn-Little: Dr Emma Philpott MBE, CEO at IASME Consortium; Jonathon Ellison OBE, Director of National Resilience and Future Technology at the National Cyber S…

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Interview #56 | Death in the Theatre: Chris Wood Discusses His Second Book 55:24

1M ago55:24

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I welcome freelance writer and author Chris Wood to the show in this interview episode. As a student of criminology and psychology, Chris writes about true crime and non-fiction. He also writes regularly for the UK True Crime Podcast and enjoys delving into and researching all areas of morbidity. His interest in the genre was forged through avidly …

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Coffee & Geography 4x16 Andy Funnell (Northern Ireland) Student partnerships, Bluey and more... 54:48

1M ago54:48

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Kit Marie and Andy Funnell sip some fresh orange dilutin’ juice, and chat about learning from who you meet to cover blind spots, working in partnership with young people, Bluey and more!Andy is a Geography Teacher and head of department in Northern Island. A ‘GIS convert’ and an unexpected blend of Cheshire, Yorkshire, Nottingham, Qatar, Slovakia a…

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S13E07 | The Murder of Cheryl Moss (Hornchurch, East London, 2006) 31:02

1M ago31:02

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When 33-year-old nurse Cheryl Moss popped outside for a smoke break during one of her shifts, she had no idea that a teenager with murderous intentions was lurking in the grounds outside the hospital. What followed was a devastating and frenzied attack that resulted in Cheryl losing her life. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders …

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The Vampire of Medveða 32:37

1M ago32:37

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Send us a Text Message. I've always wanted to cover a vampire story..... and here it is! Set in Hungary, 1725, the villagers of Medveða are being haunted by one of their own who died a sudden death! Keeping one of the undead down is hard enough, what happens when others start being attacked? The Chat section discusses the two government investigati…

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Coffee & Geography 4x15 Katie Hall (UK) GIS, archaeology, table-top role play, and more 51:45

2M ago51:45

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Kit Marie and Katie Hall enjoy some Yorkshire Tea and chat about accents, using GIS to enhance access to nature, archaeology, table-top role play games, and more!Katie rambled their way into a career with GIS via archaeology and geography teaching! Katie stills look at their feet when they are out field walking as grubbing in the dirt turns out to …

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S13E06 | The Murder of Lyndsey Vaux (Wigan, Greater Manchester, 2016) 33:12

2M ago33:12

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When 30-year-old Lyndsey Vaux was rushed to hospital on the morning of May 22, 2016, she sadly died just an hour later. As the investigation into her death unfolded, detectives soon realised that Lyndsey had been subjected to years of severe abuse by a mother and daughter duo who had previously done the same to another woman. Join my Patreon commun…

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#63 Finding our balance, embracing rest, and lots of self-compassion, with Claire Windmill in Devon, UK 52:20

2M ago52:20

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Today I’m chatting with Claire Windmill who lives in Devon in the UK with her husband and two children, who are seven and nine. Claire was a social worker and early years teacher and is now a parenting mentor and coach. She shares how her family came to unschooling after taking some time out to travel and they realised how much happier and less str…

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Coffee & Geography 4x14 Mash-up with the 'Mapping Inspirational Women' Podcast 44:07

2M ago44:07

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Kit Marie is joined by previous guest Hermione Miao, for a special mash-up between the 'Coffee & Geography' and 'Mapping Inspirational Women' podcasts!You can *watch* this discussion between Hermione and Kit Marie over on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm9xVNjsHd4'Mapping Inspirational Women' is a project to discover inspirational women a…

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S13E05 | The Murder of William Williams (Fforest-fach, Swansea, 1957) 29:22

2M ago29:22

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When 73-year-old subpostmaster William Williams closed his Post Office store slash home one evening in November 1957, he anticipated no further visitors. An unexpected knock on his door by someone he vaguely recognised soon led to a confrontation and struggle that ended with William's death. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders f…

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Coffee & Geography 4x13 Miriam Lancewood (Bulgaria, Holland, NZ) Living in the wild, and more... 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Kit Marie and Miriam Lancewood grab some thyme to brew from outside and chat about being ‘place-centred’ rather than ‘time-centred’, travelling and living in the wild with husband Peter, busking, and more!Miriam Lancewood lived for 7 years with her husband Peter in the wilderness of New Zealand. They roamed around like nomads, cooked on a fire, sle…

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S13E04 | The Murder of Nicki Collingbourne (Letchworth, Hertfordshire, 2016) 31:25

2M ago31:25

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After 26-year-old Nicki Collingbourne evicted her half-sister, 52-year-old Yvonne Caylor, from her flat, the pair's already tumultuous relationship worsened. Just seven months later, Nicki was found dead in her home. Caylor was swiftly taken into custody, but detectives were left baffled at the revelation of an apparent mystery man spotted in the v…

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Episode 25 - National Ambassador Focus - SAS 43:58

2M ago43:58

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In Episode 25, Mandy Haeburn-Little speaks to the team from SAS, the latest addition to the growing number of National Ambassador organisations. Mandy is joined by Caroline Barnett, Principal Consultant; Nicky Furlong, Senior Director, Northern Europe, Public Sector, Health and Life Sciences; David Shannon, Head of Hyperautomation, NI&UK; and Dr Ia…

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#62 Trusting our children, and learning to value rest and play, with Robyn Tamlin-Lea in New Zealand 46:45

2M ago46:45

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My guest today is Robyn Tamlin-Lea. Robyn is South African but now lives in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, with her husband and two children who are seven and three and a half. Robyn took her daughter out of school when she saw that already at a very early age, there was a strong narrative around academic expectations and her daughter not doing …

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Interview #55 | You Don’t Own Me: Lucy Wade Discusses Domestic Abuse 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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I welcome domestic abuse consultant Lucy Wade to the show in this interview episode. Specialising in post-separation abuse, Lucy works with various organisations to develop their knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, the language and approach we should all be taking when talking about abuse, and how it impacts all of us directly or indirec…

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Coffee & Geography 4x12 Regan Mudhar (UK) Music, PhD climate research and more 59:05

2M ago59:05

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Kit Marie and Regan Mudhar chat about the power of music to evoke emotion, diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Royal Meteorological Society, PhD research into how Arctic warming is changing weather patterns and more!After doing an MSci in physics with astrophysics in Bristol, Regan worked in finance for a couple of years. But they returned t…

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S13E03 | The Murder of Attracta Harron (Sion Mills, County Tyrone, 2003) 34:16

2M ago34:16

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After 65-year-old Attracta Harron attended morning Mass on December 11, 2003, as part of a 30-day Novena prayer sequence, she headed home on foot, in line with her fitness regime, but never arrived. A sighting of her by a local farmer that morning was the last time she was seen alive, with her body finally being found four months later. Join my Pat…

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Coffee & Geography 4x11 We Are All Geographers (100th Episode Special at GAConf24) 34:01

2M ago34:01

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It's the 100th episode (well, technically, the 100th upload!) of the Coffee & Geography podcast! We've been on an incredible journey, with Kit Marie speaking to over 100 people from over 22 countries. The weekend of the 100th release coincided with the weekend after the Geographical Association Annual Conference 2024, so Kit Marie took the opportun…

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S13E02 | The Murder of Barry Wallace (Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, 1999) 36:45

3M ago36:45

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When 18-year-old Barry Wallace attended his work's Christmas party in December 1999, he planned on letting his hair down after booking the full weekend off. As the party drew to a close, Barry planned on heading to another party nearby but was confronted by someone who'd had a murder conviction overturned a decade earlier. Barry would not be seen a…

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#61 Honouring our children and learning to let go, with Danii Oliver in Texas 46:45

3M ago46:45

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This episode, I’m chatting with Danii Oliver, who lives in Texas with her husband and two children who are almost 6 and 11. Danii shares her story of leaving New York City behind in search of something new for and her and family, and to live a more gentle and connected life, which they now do on their permaculture farm in Texas. We talk about the d…

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Coffee & Geography 4x10 Ayesha Tandon (UK) Migration studies, climate journalism, food, and more 49:06

3M ago49:06

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Kit Marie and Ayesha Tandon brew up a hot drink and chat about the social factors that impact migration, culture and identity through food, early careers and diverse voices in science, climate journalism, being sporty in a sporty family, and more!Science journalist at Carbon Brief. Ayesha is the 3rd generation of woman to study physics in her famil…

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S13E01 | The Murder of Karena Bigg-Wither (Dogmersfield, Hampshire, 1983) 32:29

3M ago32:29

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When 26-year-old Karena Bigg-Wither offered 19-year-old Ian Haywood a place to stay one evening at her parents' luxury 17th-century cottage when they were out of the country, she did so out of the kindness of her heart. Confronting Haywood the following morning when she noticed him attempting to steal some of her parents' valuables, Karena had no i…

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Coffee & Geography 4x09 Dave Wynn (UK) Climate advocacy, 2000AD comics, stereoscopy and more... 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

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Kit Marie and Dave Wynn have a late night brew and chat about climate advocacy, admiration for 2000AD comics, learning the harp, stereophotography, and more! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special musical treat.A/S/L Dave? Old, neutered, lost. An old joke, but getting more accurate by the year. Otherwise, climate advocate, stereo-photog…

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Alison, Maartje and Anne | Part 2: Monsters Since Childhood 31:09

3M ago31:09

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When multiple women and children were raped in and around London's railway network during the early 1980s, detectives initially believed one man was responsible. They didn't realise that two men had committed the horrific acts and that their sadistic tendencies would soon turn to murder. In this two-part series, I discuss what became the nation’s b…

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#60 Unschooling and playful living, with Heidi Steel in West Sussex, UK 44:50

3M ago44:50

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In this episode. I’m delighted to chat with Heidi Steel who was first on the podcast in 2021. Heidi is a former teacher and has four children who are 16, 15, 12 and 9 and who have never been to school. Heidi shares what unschooling looks like for her family and we talk about the enormous value of play in children’s learning and development. And, am…

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Interview #54 | Secrets of a Murder Detective: Steve Keogh discusses his new TRUE CRIME original series 28:03

3M ago28:03

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I welcome back former Scotland Yard Homicide Detective Inspector Steve Keogh to the show in this interview episode. In February 2024, TRUE CRIME announced the premiere of a new, expert-led true crime original series offering an insight into recent murder investigations from London, Sussex, Yorkshire and other locations across the UK. The series, ti…

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Coffee & Geography 4x08 Sam & Simon Fox (UK) Youth STEMM Award, sci comm, school trips and more... 59:11

3M ago59:11

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Kit Marie is joined by Sam and Simon Fox to chat about science communication, school trips, Essex origins, the amazing Youth STEMM Award, and more!Dr Samantha Fox is a scientist and social entrepreneur. She spent many years hanging out with plants at The John Innes Centre, an independent, international centre of excellence in plant science, genetic…

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Alison, Maartje and Anne | Part 1: Terror on the Tracks 42:05

3M ago42:05

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When multiple women and children were raped in and around London's railway network during the early 1980s, detectives initially believed one man was responsible. They didn't realise that two men had committed the horrific acts and that their sadistic tendencies would soon turn to murder. In this two-part series, I discuss what became the nation’s b…

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Episode 24 – Regional Centre Focus - The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre 33:54

3M ago33:54

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In episode 24, Mandy Haeburn-Little takes a deep dive into the work of one of the Regional Centres—the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre. During her conversation with the centre Director, Detective Superintendent Paul Lopez, she highlights again how Eastern CRC differs from the other centres, particularly in the type of companies and industry sectors…

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Interview #53 | Other Women: Emma Flint Discusses Her Second Novel 52:09

3M ago52:09

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I welcome author Emma Flint to the show in this interview episode to discuss her second novel, 'Other Women'. Emma grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne and has been writing fiction since she knew what stories were. She graduated from the University of St. Andrews with an MA in English Language and Literature, later completing a novel-writing course at th…

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