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Battleground

Goalhanger Podcasts

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A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop and Saul David turned their attention to the war in Ukraine, and now every Wednesday look back to the seismic events of 1944. Goalhanger Podcasts
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Travel the world with Flight Attendant Betty!!! This is a airline and travel podcast with funny stories from the airplane and around the world!! I actually have a book coming out...if go to my website www.bettyinthesky.com you can find out more about the book and e-book!
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Little History

James & Dan Faulkner

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Little History is a father (Dan, old) and son (James, 12) podcast that looks each week at an interesting moment in history. We focus on small events outside the mainstream that's normally covered in schools and textbooks. We attempt to answer a question each week, like "Why did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand start World War One?" and every time we discover quirky side-allies to explore that end up making us giggle a bit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lit ...
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Looking for a FUN adventure for your next vacation? Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel holidays for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. These are all adventures that YOU can do, especially if you train (I'm 64, so if I can do it, so can YOU!). It's easy to find the right adventure for you: We cover mild adventures like cycling ...
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A wonderful coming together of two writers who wrote their books more than half a century apart. Neither of them had ever visited the remote islands they were writing about yet they provided inspiration for a couple of exciting adventure tales. In 1838, Edgar Allan Poe published The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was the only complete novel published by the American author. It was the story of a young boy who stows away on board a whaling ship and it goes on to relate the ev ...
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Hannah Wilson is joined by Lydia Roberts to discuss the different political manifestos and how they want to change the education system for the better. What are the good parts and what are they missing? They also chat about what the perfect education system should include, especially if money was no object. Listen in and enjoy.…
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A matter of weeks after the western allies landed on the beaches in Normandy and began their offensive in the west of Europe, the Soviet Red Army began a larger and probably more significant offensive on the Eastern front - Operation Bagration. Joining Patrick to discuss the epic strategic offensive operation is broadcasting legend Jonathan Dimbleb…
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Chris Sibbald shares his story of how counselling and coaching helped him improve his wellbeing after burnout affected him twice during a 20-year teaching career. He talks about the signs to look out for and the importance of seeking help from others, as well as some great tips and quick wins that are easy to put in place which would make a big dif…
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This week Vladimir Putin met with fellow autocrat - the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un in another public demonstration of what is being touted as another step in the construction of a new security block to challenge the dominance of the West. Patrick and Saul discuss what this means for the war in Ukraine and how worried should we be? To help th…
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Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure What a fantastic way to explore Venice and the Italian countryside : by bike AND boat! On today's show, we learn about a super fun and affordable way to explore one of Europe's most popular countries, but since we are traveling different that the other tourists, we are usually away from th…
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James Heneghan left the UK education system far behind in 2008 and began working in a secondary setting in New Zealand where schools are some of the most decentralised in the world. Join Sophie and James in their exploration of autonomy in both the UK and NZ systems as they discuss and compare the two very different approaches.…
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Tod and Morgan speak with guest Cat Chowdhary about getting ready for 2024-25 school year, while we have some gained time, good perspective and fresh feedback. Whether starting a new role, moving to a new school or getting ahead so you can enjoy your summer, how can we strategically be proactive?By Teachers Talk Radio
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In this episode of Battleground '44, Saul speaks to former SAS troop commander Tom Petch - author of the book Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS. Together they discuss the role the SAS played in the second world war and in particular the role they played in operation Overlord. If you have any thoughts or questions, yo…
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Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson co-host a show in association with TeachingHOW2s featuring a panel of expert guests asking the question - Is artificial intelligence elevating practice or just saving time? Is it making a significant difference to teaching and learning or just a convenient tool that teachers can use to make their jobs a little easier? L…
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In this one off special, guest host Harry Waters explores how Apps for Good, a provider of free introductory computing courses for primary and secondary students, can support schools to provide innovation in their digital offer to students. Guests include Emma Darcy and Leonie Molloy. Book a call with the Apps for Good team here if you want to expl…
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How can schools recognise and celebrate Pride month and why is it so important for our students that we continue to do so in the current climate? Host Rae shares experiences and insights with guest Neil Dhanda, an Assistant Headteacher who has taught in London schools for 18 years and help build pupil Pride groups who have led assemblies, discussed…
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'Middle Management Matters' explores the pivotal role of middle leaders in education today. Hosted by passionate linguist and experienced middle leader, Sarah Kate Towlson, this podcast features insightful discussions with senior and middle leading experts: Magnus Cowie, Gillian Cowie, and Ed Selvey. Tune in to uncover strategies, challenges and ce…
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In a special bonus episode Patrick and Saul speak to Russian-American Ilya Nuzov, who is the Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk for the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). Ilya and his team have submitted a Communication under Article 15 of the Rome Statute to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court …
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This week Saul and Patrick look at the interesting developments that have emerged both on and off the battlefield. Noticeably the results of the relaxation of the use of western weapons by Ukraine inside Russia proper, and the success of far-right parties in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France - which could potentially resul…
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In this episode, special guest Olly Lewis and I discuss the importance of leaders creating learning organisations through ongoing personal and professional development for themselves and their staff. We explored: The challenges and rewards; the barriers and ways to overcome them. Listen and share your thoughts!…
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In this latest episode of Battleground '44, Patrick tells us of the heroic stand made by American airborne forces at the small Normandy village of Graignes, in the often forgotten and overlooked Battle of Graignes. However, there is a darker side of the story with the sobering details of the brutal reprisals that the German SS division son inflicte…
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I discuss my personal experiences of working in education over the past two decades, specifically as a secondary teacher for the past 17 years. It’s changed, I’ve changed, and the world has changed. I’ll be reflecting on some of these changes and considering whether things have got better or worse.By Teachers Talk Radio
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In this special show, brought to you with John Catt Educational, best selling author Jamie Clark talks about his new book 'Teaching One Pagers' and talks to Tom Rogers about 5 one pagers that every teacher needs to know: Minimising Distractions (Secure Attention) Worked Examples (Working Memory) Activate Prior Knowledge (Building Knowledge) Think, …
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In this episode of "The Late Show with James Radburn," we explore the power of codified teaching with our special guest, Bruce Robertson, an experienced headteacher from Scotland renowned for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving teaching and learning. Join us as we delve into why we need to codify learning, how this helps educators…
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Does "being a teacher" define who we are? Do we have a separate personal and professional identity or are they inextricably linked? Jack Clifford and Emma Cooper share two very different stories about how holding a teaching role has influenced (or not) their identity as people. Balance, authenticity (along with plenty of analogies) are key themes t…
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Episode 225 This episode features stories about handsome men, pee, polio, toilets, bushwackers, swamps and weaponized backpacks. Contact... flywithbetty@gmail.com The music for the show is steel drums recorded at a wedding on the beach in St Thomas, USVI. Business shout out Ravens Cup Coffee and Art Gallery, La Conner, WA My website Patreon Instagr…
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This week Saul and Patrick discuss the recent and significant escalation in the Ukraine conflict, that is the decision by the US and other Nato countries to allow the long range weapons they have given Ukraine to be used to strike Russia inside its own territory. Joining them to look at the emerging consequences of this, Saul and Patrick speak to f…
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How can 1-1 devices transform the learning in a school? What support can a provider like Easy4u offer to make the transition to 1-1 devices work for you? What can the impact be? Join in with this riveting discussion about all things edtech with Simon Tarry and Sagar Mulji from Easy4u, plus special guest Laura Knight (digital innovation lead). Find …
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8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France. We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vi…
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Matt Bawler is the Head of Early Years alongside being a Children’s Mental Health and Growth Mindset Specialist. Sophie and Matt explore mental health in those early days, the barriers we face as practitioners as we try to develop skills in this area and discuss how we can overcome them.By Teachers Talk Radio
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A utopian fantasy? Or a very possible future? Positive behaviour management creates a learning environment built on mutual respect and understanding. Join pastoral lead Lewis Baillie to discuss how we can foster the best school culture for students to thrive.By Teachers Talk Radio
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This week as we hit the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Patrick is joined by friend of the podcast Tim Butcher. Tim tells the story of the capture of Pegasus bridge by D Company, 2nd (Airborne) Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who were lead by a friend of his farther Major John Howard. The successful capture of the bridges play…
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