Best Falkland Islands Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 071-Peale’s Dolphins in the Falkland Islands 40:38

22d ago40:38

40:38

The Whale Tales Podcast is back this month with two incredible guests! We welcomed researchers Caroline Weir and Morgan Martin to the pod to talk about their paper “Peale’s dolphins (Lagenorhynchus australis) are acoustic mergers between dolphins and porpoises” (as featured in this month’s Patreon Journal Club!) as well as all things Peale’s Dolphi…

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192. The reality on the ground in Kursk 44:34

24m ago44:34

44:34

Joining Patrick and Saul this week, with the explosions of Russian fire in the background is friend of the show Askold Krushelnycky, who gives a fascinating dispatch of his recent trip into Ukrainian occupied Russian territory. They also discuss all the other latest developments from the past week. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can sen…

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Save Money on Travel - Part II 46:28

2h ago46:28

46:28

How To Save Money on Travel - Part II We conclude our summer series on saving money yet still going on trips and adventures with Part II of 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Costs. Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 trav…

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Episode 072-Oops We Did It Again: Oops All Stories Volume 2 57:14

1d ago57:14

57:14

Break out your Britney because we did it again! It’s another Oops All Stories episode featuring incredible stories from all over the world (and THREE new species for the library!) from some amazing Storytellers! Thanks to Vanessa: https://www.instagram.com/vaneprigo/ Selby: https://www.instagram.com/selbywilko/ Sigrún: https://www.instagram.com/she…

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191. Battleground '44 -The liberation of Paris 35:47

15m ago35:47

35:47

To mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Paris, Patrick takes Saul through the events, the myths and the remarkable cast of characters that make up this remarkable story. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad cho…

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190. The Kursk incursion from the Russian perspective 46:40

3h ago46:40

46:40

In this episode of Battleground Patrick speaks to friend of the show - veteran war reporter Julius Strauss - about the conflict from the Russian perspective. But first they provide an update from Kursk Oblast in Russia where Ukraine’s military operation enters its third week and is still advancing. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can sen…

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189. Battleground '44 - The Warsaw Uprising (part 2) 45:31

2h ago45:31

45:31

In the second episode of our mini-series on the Warsaw Uprising, Saul speaks to friend of the show Clare Mulley who delves into the details of what happened once the uprising began. She takes us into the story of Agent Zo's uprising as well as the wider brutal horror’s inflicted upon Warsaw's population by Nazi forces. If you have any thoughts or q…

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188. Has the West released the shackles on its donated equipment? 37:50

12d ago37:50

37:50

With the drama of the Kursk invasion still unfolding as Ukraine continues its operations and no sign yet of co-ordinated counter attack from the Russians, we take listeners to Ukraine to find out what noises are coming from those on the ground. To help Saul and Patrick dive into the events of the past week, they are joined by old friends of the pod…

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How to Save Money on Travel Part I 45:39

9d ago45:39

45:39

How to Save Money On Travel Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 travel saving tips. No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime. You can listen to Part II of this series here. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES to see all 69 Ways to save mo…

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187. Battleground '44 - The Warsaw Uprising (part 1) 45:35

27m ago45:35

45:35

What was behind the Polish resistance's decision to launch the Warsaw uprising? In the first of a two part series on one of the most brutal and bloody events of the second world war, Saul is joined by friend of the show Roger Moorhouse who shares his vast knowledge on the subject. Together they discuss, the motivations, the reasoning, and the timin…

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186. Bold & Daring - Ukraine's attack on Russia 40:19

6d ago40:19

40:19

In this special edition of Battleground Ukraine, Saul and Patrick look at the huge developments of the past few days, as against all expectations Ukraine has torn up the playbook and launched an operation that is extraordinary in its boldness and daring – but heavy as they discuss, with risk. In a move that has taken the Russians and indeed the res…

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185. Ukraine invades Russia 49:14

4d ago49:14

49:14

This week Saul and Patrick look at the astonishing news that, at long last, Kyiv has launched a sizeable incursion into Russian territory. With the situation still unfolding the details are still a little unclear, but it seems that the attack began on Tuesday morning when an estimated 2,000 Ukraine troops, supported by armour, stormed across the bo…

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Sucksdorff 41:39

16d ago41:39

41:39

Episode 227 This episode features stories about cicadas, soccer, El Salvador, Taylor Swift, Edinburgh, Costa Rica and Arne Sucksdorff. Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com The music for the show is street music from Edinburgh. Business shout out Ravens Cup Coffee and Art Gallery, La Conner, WA My website Patreon Instagram:Bettyinthesky Twitter: Skybet…

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184. Battleground '44 - Pétain & de Gaulle 52:57

17d ago52:57

52:57

The dramatic quarrel between the leader of the Free French forces - Charles de Gaulle and Philippe Pétain - head of Vichy France, during the dark days of the 1940's, was in many ways a struggle for the very future of France. Joining Patrick to discuss what divided these two men, why they followed the paths they did, and also what they held in commo…

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183. Wagner in Mali, Ukraine recruits prisoners, and F-16's 36:26

21d ago36:26

36:26

Returning their focus to events on the ground, Patrick and Saul discuss the latest developments on the battlefield. With the F-16's finally arriving in Ukraine, Russia continuing costly assaults amid massive naval drills involving the majority of its fleet, and aspects of the war spreading to Mali in Africa. If you have any thoughts or questions, y…

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YOU Did it Story plus Ultra Lite Backpacking 48:43

20d ago48:43

48:43

Today we learn how why you often have to choose between comfort at night or comfort during the day when it comes to backpacking. YOU DID IT!!! But before we tackle ultra lite backpacking though, Kit chats with Sam about how, because of this podcast, she and her husband are now including adventure on their travels - all because she accidentally foun…

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182. Battleground '44 - The July Bomb Plot 59:11

1M ago59:11

59:11

In the second of our two part series on the attempts to Assassinate Hitler, Saul and Roger discuss the most famous attempt on Hitler's life - the July bomb plot. Made famous in recent years with the success of the film Valkyrie, in which Tom Cruise stars as German Army Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. Together they discuss the key protagonists in th…

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181. Would Harris continue support for Ukraine? 29:55

19d ago29:55

29:55

This week Saul and Patrick digest another week of drama in the world of US politics, with the tardy but sensible decision by President Joe Biden to withdraw from the US presidential race on Sunday in favour of his much younger Vice President, Kamala Harris. Which begs two questions. Can she beat Donald Trump to the presidency? And if she does, what…

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180. Battleground '44 - Killing Hitler 44:22

21d ago44:22

44:22

In the first of two episodes on the attempts to assassinate Hitler, Saul is joined by close friend of the show, Roger Moorhouse. Together they discuss the numerous different discussions, plans, and attempts that were made to take out the Nazi leader. Ranging from derailing Hitler's train, to targeting him at his Bavarian Alpine retreat, they talk t…

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179. Is Russia overstretching itself? 59:41

1M ago59:41

59:41

This week to help Patrick and Saul assess what has been a dramatic past week, and to make some sense of it, they welcome back to the podcast veteran journalist and political commentator Robert Fox. They also take a look at Trump's choice for Vice President - should he be elected - J.D. Vance - and what his appointment could mean for European securi…

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Bikepacking the Erie Canal Trail 30:03

27d ago30:03

30:03

Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail : what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and much more. Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer. COMPLETE SHOW…

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178. Battleground '44 - The Liberation of Paris 55:13

28d ago55:13

55:13

With the Allied armies now in France, the fate of Paris and it's inhabitants was in the air, for many residents, even those who had so far co-operated or even actively helped the occupying Germans, had tough decisions to make - keep their heads down or rise up. In this episode Patrick and Saul speak live from the Chalke History festival, taking the…

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177. Fractured Families 33:50

1M ago33:50

33:50

In this latest episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul and Patrick take a look at the latest developments from the war in Ukraine and discuss what is likely to come out from Nato’s 75th anniversary conference in Washington D.C. They also look at responses to a question from last week, concerning the relationship between relatives in Ukraine and Russi…

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176. Battleground '44 - Paris under occupation 42:52

1M ago42:52

42:52

In the first of two episodes Patrick delves into the remarkable tale of the events in French capital Paris during the Second World War, a place at the time was one of the most significant cultural and political hubs in the world. Drawing on his knowledge from his new book Paris '44: The Shame and the Glory Patrick sets out the scene of the capital …

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Hellblond 40:47

2M ago40:47

40:47

Episode 226 This episode features stories about mushrooms, Jane Bond, safari, an odd lady, voodoo and a Swiss festival. Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com The music for the show is street music from Seoul and Zurich. Business shout out Ravens Cup Coffee and Art Gallery, La Conner, WA My website Patreon Instagram:Bettyinthesky Twitter: Skybetty My Am…

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175. How Will the Current Elections Affect the War in Ukraine? 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

This week Saul and Patrick will be concentrating on three elections whose outcomes will have profound effects on the war in Ukraine. The British general election which took place on Thursday, the French parliamentary elections, the second round of which will be held on Sunday and the US presidential elections where the balance has been tipped in Do…

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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures 24:11

2M ago24:11

24:11

Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). We'll cover: The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles o…

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174. Battleground '44 - The pow experience in the Far East 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

The conditions for allied servicemen in Japanese prisoner of war camps were notoriously brutal, with the pow's having to deal with malnutrition, rampant diseases, and cruelty at the hands of their captors. Joining Patrick to discuss his farther's experiences after he was captured by the Japanese at Signapore is Simon de Wardener. If you have any th…

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173. Explaining UK-led training programme for Ukrainian infantry 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

This week key Trump advisors revealed that if the Donald becomes president, he will threaten to cut weapons supplies to Ukraine as part of a plan to end the war. Meanwhile in Britain, Nigel Farage has doubled down on his comments after saying that the ‘ever-eastward expansion of NATO and the EU ‘ had given Vladimir Putin a reason to justify his inv…

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