Best Mark Tyrrell Podcasts (2024)

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Being Green - 08 NOV 24 COP29 urged to find $1 trilllion per year in climate financing 6:25

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Delegates from almost 200 nations are attending this year’s United Nations climate conference which is widely being described as the "climate finance COP". The main task for countries is to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in financing for climate projects in poorer states around the world. Glynis Crook discusses the first week…

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Stewart Webb Flexes his Ford Muscle 52:24

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If your blood runs Ford Blue you have undoubtedly seen his work or posts across every major platform. He’s a Ford Blue oval enthusiast, a VP of Marketing, an SEMA 35 under 35 recipient, and a Friends of Ford Member. Connect with Stewart here: https://www.pryntdigital.com https://www.facebook.com/BigStew92 https://www.instagram.com/the_xcalibur/ htt…

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Being Green - 08 NOV 24 Climate activists concerned about Trump victory impact 6:31

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Climate activists have described Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential elections as a major blow to global climate action. The results were announced just days ahead of the crucial COP29 conference which gets underway in Azerbaijan on 11 November. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Llewellyn Leonard, a …

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SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Mecum’s “Chicken” George Boswell Will Make Your Automotive Dreams a Reality 1:00:51

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In a crowded room where automotive dreams come true, George Boswell may be living the most unbelievable of life’s road trips. From his early days of living in his van, to worldwide notoriety on a national reality show, “Chicken George isn’t just living his dream… He’s helping make them come true for others as possibly the world’s most recognized bi…

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Being Green - 01 NOV 24 _Trump vs Harris: Where they stand on climate change 6:37

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It is just a few days before the United States elections. With Democrat candidate Kamala Harris pretty much neck-and-neck with the Republican’s Donald Trump, the outcome could go either way. But what impact will it have on the global fight against climate change? Harris describes global warming an “existential threat” while Trump has dismissed it a…

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Being Green - 25 Oct 24 _ WWF report shows humans continue to push ecosystems to the brink of collapse 6:52

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The World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living Planet Index shows that the average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73 per cent in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020. A decline in wildlife populations is like an early warning system for the loss of healthy ecosystems. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook spe…

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Being Green - 18 Oct 24 _ Poaching threatening Cape’s rare succulent species 6:20

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Cape Nature says the illegal trade in succulent plants is the most pervasive wildlife crime in the Western Cape, pushing many unique species to the brink of extinction. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Leon Muller, a conservation manager for Cape Nature in the West Coast area, about the problem.…

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Being Green - 11 Oct 24 _ Endangered biodiversity on the Cape Flats 5:57

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to freelance botanist and fynbos specialist, Rupert Koopman, about the critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and efforts to revive it.By Glynis Crook

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From the Palmetto State to the Motor City, Certified Car Girl Lauren Stoney has Ford Blue Coursing Through her Veins 58:53

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Whether it’s cruising the streets of Charleston’s Battery Park or winding out her blown Fox Body Mustang down the tracks of Michigan, Lauren Stoney credits her family for her love of Fords, her dad for her competitive edge, and her love of good southern cooking on being raised in the south. Connect with Lauren here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

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Being Green - 04 Oct 24 _ Wine farm’s original pest controllers 6:20

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Vergenoegd Löw is one of the oldest farms in the Cape and makes award-winning wines, but it is also a beacon of sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly practices. And it just happens to have a very cute flock of ducks running about the vineyards. They act as chief “pest control officers”, making sure the farm is free of snails, slugs, and other da…

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Being Green - 27 Sept 24 _ Conservationists outraged by planned Namibian cull 6:54

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Conservationists are questioning Namibia’s plan to cull over 700 wild animals, including hippos, impalas, wildebeest, zebras, and 83 elephants. The environment ministry says the plan is to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed their families amid one of the country’s worst droughts in recent history. But critics suggest the cull is large…

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Fords, Fox Bodies and Fun. From his RC car Obsession to Blue oval Passion, Mark Houlahan has Earned his Hall of Fame stature 1:11:52

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From classic Fords to Fox bodies, Mark Houlahan is no stranger to Ford Motor Company and fun! A 2023 inductee into the Mustang Owners Museum's Hall of Fame, this nearly 30-year veteran of the heyday of print media shows no signs of ever slowing down. If you bleed blue oval, Mark Houlahan is the person you want in your corner. Connect with Mark here…

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Being Green - 20 Sept 24 _ Climate change and seasonal allergies 6:35

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Spring officially arrives this weekend and for many, this time of the year means a reaction to the increased pollen in the air. Some bad news from researchers and doctors is that climate change is not only worsening the symptoms of seasonal allergies, but also making them last longer. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to al…

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Being Green - 13 Sept 24 _ EU climate agency warns 2024 could be hottest yet 6:17

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While we spent the past few months shivering in our boots here in Cape Town, the northern hemisphere was experiencing its hottest summer since records began, increasing the likelihood that 2024 will be the Earth’s warmest year yet. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Guy Midgley, Director of Stellenbosch University’s …

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She’s Fun, She’s Fast, She’s Blazing a Path! Meet Maddi Gordon; So Much More Than Just the NHRA History Making Driver of The Beta Motorcycles Lucas oil Top Alcohol Funny Car. 53:53

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This wise beyond years twenty-year-old California girl knows a thing or two about patience, perseverance, and earning her place. Discover what makes Maddi unique, her family so close, a sense of humor faster than a trip down the track, and why her disdain for shopping may not apply to burritos, Chapstick, and lotion. Connect with Maddison here: htt…

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Being Green - 06 Sept 24 _ Circular economy success story 6:46

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Tracey Gilmore, CEO of Taking Care of Business. This non-profit social enterprise runs three 2-year programmes training budding entrepreneurs to resell, repair, and remake retail waste items, most of which would otherwise have been sent to landfill. To find out more, or if you want to do…

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Being Green - 30 Aug 24 _ Arbor Week: Preserving Cape Town’s urban forests 6:43

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Sunday will see the start of the annual National Arbor Week, a time to celebrate trees. Over the seven-day period, people are encouraged to take part in "greening" events to make our communities healthier and more beautiful. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Clare Burgess, chair of Treekeepers Cape Town, about preserving…

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Being Green - 23 Aug 24 _ Survival of the Cape’s own leopard 6:36

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As the Cape Leopard Trust marks its 20th year of working to ensure the survival of this apex predator, Glynis Crook speaks to its CEO, Helen Turnbull, about these highly elusive and resilient animals that survive in the fynbos biome of the Cape Fold Mountains. Find out more at: www.capeleopard.org.za.…

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Put a Pin in it! Kasia “Kat” Jones Isn’t Afraid to Put Some Fun Miles Under her Latest Creations, And We are All Better For it! 57:53

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Kasia Jones is a self-described dreamer and a great example of YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING AND GROWING. Relatively new to the hobby at just 8 years, she has already made a name for herself with her custom car work and fabrication. With a list of accolades including HotRod honors at SEMA for her custom Studebaker, her followers anxiously await her next …

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Being Green - 16 Aug 24 _ Countries mark World Elephant Day 6:41

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Countries around the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, which aims to bring attention to the plight of the animals in Africa and Asia. On both continents, they are facing increasing threats, including an escalation in poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict. The Worldwide Fund for Nature says there are only about 415,000 African…

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Being Green - 09 Aug 24 _Marion Island: Escalation of house mice attacks on seabirds 6:56

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South Africa’s Marion Island is being overrun by more than a million house mice. And as the growing population runs out of their normal food, they’re increasingly turning to the island’s seabirds as an alternative source of nourishment. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Anton Wolfaardt of Mouse-Free Marion about its p…

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Mini Tyrrell Raises More than his Game Racing Late Model Stock Cars on The Cars Tour, He’s Also a Champion Off the Track Raising Nearly Three Quarters of A Million Dollars To Help Others win Their Race ... 54:07

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19-year-old Mini Tyrrell has won at every stop along his career in motorsports, along the way he has won the respect of many in the industry in his short years by raising to date, almost $700,000 for childhood cancer awareness and quality of life programs. Connect with Mini Here: https://minityrrell.com https://www.facebook.com/MiniTyrrell https://…

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Being Green - 02 Aug 24 _First seal vaccinated for rabies in Cape Town 6:33

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Scientists and officials gathered in Cape Town last week to discuss what they know about the rabies outbreak in Cape Fur Seals and what to do about it. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the delegates, Dr Tess Gridley, co-director of Sea Search, which is a collective of marine mammal scientists, who told her that s…

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Riley Schlick-Trask is Building More Than a Brand with Riley’s Rebuilds, she’s bringing Personality, Intelligence and Hundreds of Thousands of The Next Automotive Generation Along for The Ride. 51:10

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Riley Trask may not have literally cut her teeth on a fuel line, but you’d be hard pressed to find an automotive task she cannot or isn’t learning to do. From Bleeding brakes, changing tires, installing suspensions, brake conversions, pulling and rebuilding engines to tuning and rebuilding carburetors she’s head of the class. Connect with Riley her…

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Being Green - 26 July 24 _WWF: The world records we don’t want to break 6:28

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As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris on 26 July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature has launched a video campaign urging people to focus on the world records we don’t want to break. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to James Reeler, Senior Manager: Climate Action at the WWF South Africa about what it hopes to achieve with …

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Being Green - 19 July 24 _Heat-mapping study finds Cape Town has district temperature differences 6:21

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Trees and plants make life better in a city, including improving air quality, providing homes to birds and insects, and cooling our streets. A recent heat-mapping campaign as part of the World Bank’s City Resilience Programme and the National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme found large temperature differences in parts of the city with densely-p…

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2023 European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström Enters the Staging Lanes to Her NHRA Debut with Focus on The Future and A Look back to Where it all Began. 1:05:32

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We catch up with Ida Zetterström, 2023 European Top Fuel Champion, record holder, super street bike champion, and all-around gearhead who loves anything and everything that goes fast on the cusp of her U.S. NHRA debut and her lifelong journey to be her very best. Connect with Ida here: https://www.idazetterstrom.com https://www.facebook.com/Zetters…

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Being Green - 12 July 24 _Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics 6:39

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An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …

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Cody Krohn may be the youngest Top Fuel driver in NHRA, but he’s no Fish out of Water! 57:14

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Cody Krohn is a 20-year-old NHRA Top Fuel driver with over 12 years drag racing experience who currently claims the title of NHRA’s youngest Top Fuel Pilot. With years of experience under his fire suit, he looks to finish his rookie campaign strong. Connect with Cody here: Facebook: Cody Krohn Racing Web: https://www.codykrohnracing.com/ Twitter: @…

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Being Green - 05 July 24 _Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology 6:33

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, who co-authored a study which found that colourful plastics degrade to form microplastics faster than those with plain colours.By Glynis Crook

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Being Green - 28 June 24 _Keith Anderson, CEO of the e-Waste Association of South Africa (e-WASA) 6:44

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Electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world. In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes were produced globally, up 82% from 2010. But less than one quarter of the year’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Keith Anderson, CEO o…

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Angelle Sampey Is on A Mission! Wife, Mom, Business Owner and 3X NHRA Pro stock Motorcycle World Champion adds A/Fuel Dragster Race Car Driver to her impressive resumé 49:01

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She’s Back and busier than ever! Angell Sampey is a 3 Time NHRA Pro stock motorcycle World Champion, ambassador for Mission Foods and their #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge program and now running Top Alcohol Dragster as one of only three women in the sport to win more than one championship in their respective divisions. In August 2023, she made the tra…

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Being Green - 21 June 24 _ WWF-SASSI: Giving consumers the chance to make informed choices 6:56

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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavs Pillay, behaviour change lead and WWF-SASSI manager, about the initiative’s new report, “The hidden costs of your seafood”, which focuses on the crucial role played by retailers and suppliers of seafood in ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing practices are implemented.…

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Being Green - 14 JUNE 24_Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors Part 2 Interview 6:55

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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook continues her discussion with Wild Survivors founder, Francesca Mahoney, about elephants in Tanzania, and how their fear of bees is being harnessed to protect farms and help communities along the animal’s migratory corridors. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…

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Double 00, Double EE! Her Professional Legacy Assured, Erica Enders Focuses Every Day on Things That Matter More Than Wins and Breaking Records. 58:38

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Erica Enders is one of the most decorated drag racers of all time. A Six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion and the winningest woman in professional motorsports. She’s fast, fierce, intense, and focused. Look a little further however just beyond the win lights you’ll find a woman loyal to a fault, committed to family and friends, kind, fun and than…

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Being Green - 07 JUNE 24_Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors Part 1 Interview 7:04

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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors, an organisation that works to create a sustainable solution to the conflict between elephants and humans along the animal’s migratory corridors in northern Tanzania. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…

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This is not a drill. “The Sarge” Tony Schumacher Reflects on Life, His Career and The Impact of The Man who Always Told it Like It Is. His Father. 1:01:46

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Tony Schumacher is an 8-time NHRA top fuel champion, a world record breaker and will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s class of 2025. Known as much for his on-track intensity as his haircut, he’s back in the seat this year with JCM racing and ready to bring home another Wally. Connect with Tony Here: linktr.ee/jcmracing htt…

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Being Green - 31 May 24_Antarctic sea ice at record low 6:38

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A study published recently by the British Antarctic Survey raised concerns about the record low levels of sea ice around Antarctica. Scientists found that in 2023 – compared to an average winter – the maximum extent of the Antarctic Sea covered by ice, shrank by over two million square kilometres. It found that these historically low levels were a …

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Being Green - 24 May 24_Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia 7:02

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Plastic waste is poorly managed along coastal zones in West Africa, and Tanzania is no exception. But as the public becomes more aware of the problem, there are an increasing number of initiatives to deal with the problem, and opportunities to recycle. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia,…

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Being Green - 17 May 24_Dr Christopher Jack, deputy director of UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group, 6:14

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The powerful El Nino weather phenomenon, a big contributor to last year’s record-breaking global temperatures, has faded. Its opposite, La Nina, is expected to emerge in the next few months. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Dr Christopher Jack, deputy director of UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group, what impact it is likely …

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Being Green - 10 May 24_Wood vinegar a natural plant growth booster and pesticide 6:33

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Wood vinegar, a by-product of charcoal production, has been used in agriculture for over two thousand years, both as a growth booster for plants and a natural pesticide. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ralf Dedig, the owner of Namibian company, Makarra Wood Vinegar, about the benefits of the product.…

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Daniel Wilkerson’s fast start to his NHRA FUNNY CAR “Rookie” season has SCAG Wilkerson Racing Fans, and Dad Tim, Taking Notice 49:43

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Following the announcement of a SCAG Power Equipment multicar factory team, SCAG Wilkerson Racing, Dan Wilkerson has recently taken over the driving duties for the NHRA Ford Mustang Funny Car from his father, veteran driver and tuner, Tim Wilkerson. After spending the past two years as crew chief for the Bond-coat team of Chad Green, he is now firm…

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Being Green - 03 May 24_Bamboo toilet paper a greener option 6:18

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Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and products made from this grass are highly eco-friendly. Among its many benefits to the environment is the fact that it absorbs twice as much carbon dioxide as trees and generates an impressive amount of oxygen. Glynis Crook caught up with Go Bamboo, a company that imports bamboo toilet paper, kitchen…

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Carrie Willhoff Regularly Carves Corners but Takes No Shortcuts When it Comes To Proper Equipment for Women in Motorsports 46:48

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Carrie Willhoff isn’t only a formidable racer and one of the fiercest competitors in The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, she’s also the Owner and CEO at Racechick, a premier manufacturer of women's race gear and racetrack ready apparel for women racers of all ages. Discover how it all began, the real story behind her frequent trips to the …

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Being Green - 26 April _ BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob take environment minister to court 6:27

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Two bird conservation organisations, BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob, are taking the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to court over what they see as a flawed plan to protect the endangered African Penguin. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Sanccob’s head of conservation, Nicky Stander, what motivated the…

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What do you do when you grow up with a legendary automotive icon? For Aaron Shelby, it’s all about earning his stripes 48:02

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Our guest today is a Board Member of Carroll Shelby International, a Board Member of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, a staple of the legions of owners and fans of Shelby automobiles and the kid who knew him simply as grand dad, Mr. Aaron Shelby Connect with Aaron: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.shelby.52 https://www.shelby.com/en-us/ https://www.she…

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Being Green - 19 April 24_Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company 6:52

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company, Growing Paper, which not only hand-manufactures paper from paper waste, but also infuses it with seeds so you can “plant” it after use.By Glynis Crook

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Being Green - 12 April 24_World Travel Market Africa 6:36

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to World Travel Market Africa sales manager, Penny Fraser, and marketing manager, Olivia Gradridge, about how seriously the tourism industry is taking the negative impact it makes on the environment.By Glynis Crook

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Being Green - 05 April 24_Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium 6:28

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium about the incredible work done by its foundation in the field of ocean research and conservation and the beach clean-up it is holding at Surfers’ Corner, Muizenburg, on Saturday morning. Time: 9h-12h. Bring along gloves and a bucket to collect the…

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The Southern Plains Mopar Fest aims high to preserve an absolute piece of Chrysler Americana! 40:13

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The Southern Plains Mopar Fest are absolute Ambassadors to move, restore, and preserve this historic piece of absolute Mopar Americana located smack dab in the middle of Bristow, Oklahoma! You can view this most elegant, beautiful, and original 102 ft tall piece of Mopar history on the EAST side of the Mother Road Route 66 in Bristow, OK! We are ex…

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