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Windbreaker is Second Wind's premier gaming podcast hosted by Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva & Sebastian 'Frost' Ruiz. Join the trio (and occasional guests) weekly to discuss everything industry wide from current news, to recent releases and wider trends. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
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Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Paul, The World's End) discusses his new film, Cuban Fury. Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite his Latin fire. Moderated by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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Actor Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul) and director Joe Cornish (of Adam & Joe) discuss their new film. Attack the Block is an action-adventure that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It's inner city versus outer space and the estate is about to become a battleground, with a bunch of kids about to become the block's only hope. Moderated by Edith Bowman at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Join director Edgar Wright and actor Nick Frost as they discuss their new comedy, "The World’s End." The film follows five childhood friends who reunite 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl. When one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again, he drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World’s End. Trying to reconcile the past and present, they discover that reaching the pub is the least of their worries.
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Join director Greg Mottola, writer/actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and cast Jason Bateman as they discuss their new comedy adventure “Paul” - the story of two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America's UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
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Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we ...
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Director Edgar Wright discusses his latest film. Starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, The World's End is the final part of Wright’s The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy features the ultimate reunion - one night, five friends, twelve bars and a bid to reach the final ‘Worlds End’ pub. However, the reunion soon becomes much more than a pub crawl, as the old friends embark on the craziest mission of a lifetime…only the strongest will survive. Moderated by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Regent S ...
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Step into a world where magic weaves through the fabric of everyday life with Magickal Short Stories. Each episode of this enchanting podcast brings you a unique, spellbinding tale of magic and mystery. From ancient witchcraft to contemporary urban enchantments, Magickal Short Stories explores the limitless realms of the imagination through the art of storytelling. Join us as we delve into stories of mystical adventures, magical creatures, and spells that change the course of destiny. Perfec ...
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As a management consultant myself I’ve always been lucky to have mentors who have guided me through my career. When I was in house I regularly had quality time with Senior Partners that helped me rapidly accelerate my career and has continued to help since I’ve gone out on my own. While I had this great resource and knowledge bank to draw on I know many friends in Consulting aren’t as lucky with some only speaking with senior partners on a monthly or quarterly basis. That’s why I created thi ...
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This is a safe place for parents to get away from it all. It’s a cliche that having kids is both the most rewarding and the hardest thing you’ll ever do. And it never ends: just when you’ve figured out how a newborn works, the kid becomes a toddler, then a tween, a teenager and beyond. And kids don’t come with an instruction manual or an off switch. Sure, you love your kids, best thing that ever happened to you blah blah blah, BUT… Welcome to I Love My Kid, But… a weekly escape where comedia ...
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 take a look at some of the movies throughout history that've had the biggest influence on video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns to talk to Nick about the UK riots, and two-tier Keir Starmer persecuting the British working class. This is a crossover episode with Jamie's podcast, Irreverand, so please enjoy this almost two hour chunk of quality podcasting. Get full episodes of The Current Thing, plus Nick's exclusive solo reaction episodes, a…
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One of the most simplest and effective ways to ensure our plants thrive is to choose the right plant and the right place to plant them in, but how do you know what plants should grow where? Carol Klein brings her extensive plant knowledge and enthusiasm to show you how to find the right plant for even the trickiest of garden spots. Learn more about…
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 go look back at some of the biggest "what ifs?" in video game history, including Silent Hills, Starcraft: Ghost, and the Nintendo PlayStation. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/Seco…
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Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and with green space at a premium many of us are now gardening in a more bijou setting. So how do you design a garden in a tiny space to create a perfect pocket of horticultural delight? BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and award-winning garden designer Arit Anderson discusses space saving tips, how to create priv…
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Plants in the wild rarely grow in isolation – from the fungal network beneath the soil to the layers of the jungle canopy, plants rely on their neighbours to form dynamic communities. And the same is true in your own garden – just think about growing leeks besides carrots to deter carrot fly. But how this companiable growing system really works and…
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Jack, and JM8 go nostalgic on the gaming magazines, media, and spaces that defined us growing up. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra
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It’s all just opinions, man! In this episode of the Design Systems Podcast, Mark Shuster talks about the shift away from enforcing strict guidelines through design systems towards enabling good design and production practices in a more transparent and collaborative way. Chris and Mark discuss different sources of truth within a design system, flexi…
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In much the same way as gardeners nurture their growing space, it seems increasingly that we've come to understand how our plants and gardens nurture us in return. We never know quite what life is going to throw our way, and gardening can help us maintain the status quo and provide hope on some of those darkest days. When plantsman, author and regu…
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The Forgotten Relic of Brungar Welcome to Magickal Short Stories, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Forgotten Relic of Brungar," an epic adventure through ancient mythologies that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Elara, a courageous and curious young girl, as she …
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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about what goes into a satisfying video game ending, and what causes some finales to stumble. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…
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Turning your love of gardening into a profession is an increasingly viable option as a first job or a change in career, offering the possibility of working in public or private spaces in the UK or overseas, and potentially paving the way for related opportunities such as landscaping, garden design or garden presenting as Adam Frost explains. Learn …
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The Enchanted Mirror of Hestia Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Enchanted Mirror of Hestia," an epic Greek mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Callista, a kind and brave young girl, as she discovers Hes…
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Journalist Steven Edginton joins us to discuss: -How he almost went to prison due to an investigation by counter terrorism police -Corruption and bias in the government and Civil Service -His insider knowledge of DEI practices in the workplace -What he has learned from covering politics on the ground in America -His thoughts on the assassination at…
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**Podcast Description: The Secrets of the Runestone** Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Secrets of the Runestone," an epic Norse mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Harald, a curious and brave young boy,…
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Welcome to Magickal Short Stories, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Enchanted Shield of Athena," an epic Greek mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Theo, a brave and determined young boy, as he discovers Athena's enchanted shield and meets th…
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The Guardian of the World Tree Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Guardian of the World Tree," an epic Norse mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Freya, a brave and wise young girl, as she discovers Yggdra…
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The Lost Lyre of Apollo Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Lost Lyre of Apollo," an epic Greek mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Lyra, a talented and brave young girl, as she discovers Apollo's lost lyr…
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What are the benefits of trees in the garden and how can trees help combat climate change? Trees play important roles in our lives, symbolising meaningful moments such as birthdays, anniversaries, deaths, childhood memories if one had a swing on it or was a favourite to climb, trees signify longevity and a sense of time. We mark the seasons by them…
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Gardening is well known for having a positive effect on both mental and physical health. It’s also a fantastic activity for bringing people together, helping to strengthen bonds within families, for example, from gardening with children to unifying a marriage or multi-generational relationship by sowing and growing side by side or using gardening t…
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Conservative peer and former chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost returns to the show to discuss: -What went wrong for the Tories in the recent election -What the future of the Conservative Party looks like -Who he favours as next Tory leader -His views on Nigel Farage and Reform UK -What the country will look like under Labour -How he was 'blocked' …
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The Enchantment of the Frost Giant’s Heart Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, embark on "The Enchantment of the Frost Giant’s Heart," an epic Norse mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Eirik, a brave young boy, as he dis…
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Coriander is a fabulous herb to grow this time of year. With delicious leaves to eat, as well as the dried seeds after flowering, coriander has many health benefits too. Discover how to grow this versatile plant with BBC Gardeners' World Magazine's Adam Duxbury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The Oracle's Secret Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, dive into "The Oracle's Secret," an epic Greek mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Phoebe, a clever and curious young girl, as she discovers an ancient scroll and m…
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Welcome to Magickal Short Stories, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, immerse yourself in "The Mystery of Odin’s Raven," a thrilling Norse mythology adventure that will captivate the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Astrid, a clever and curious young girl, as she discovers Odin's enchanted raven br…
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How do you take a boutique doing a healthy $2m a year and transform it into an industry leader at $40m. In this episode of Climb In Consulting, Nick is joined by Mark Palmer, former Managing Director of OEE Consulting, to share his story of having done just that.Mark’s journey is a fascinating one, but also one that nearly didn’t happen. Had it not…
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The Enigma of Hermes’ Winged Sandals Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, dive into "The Enigma of Hermes’ Winged Sandals," a captivating Greek mythology adventure that will spark the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Nikos, a swift and adventurous young boy, as …
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The Quest of Loki's Amulet Welcome to **Magickal Short Stories**, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, dive into "The Quest of Loki's Amulet," a captivating Norse mythology adventure that will spark the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Leif, a clever and curious young boy, as he discovers an enchante…
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Welcome to Magickal Short Stories, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, dive into "The Trials of Persephone's Garden," a captivating Greek mythology adventure that will spark the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Calliope, a nature-loving young girl, as she discovers a hidden grove and meets Persephon…
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Welcome to Magickal Short Stories, where enchanting tales come to life, perfect for bedtime. In this episode, dive into "The Legend of Thor’s Hammer," a captivating Norse mythology retelling that will spark the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Join Bjorn, a brave young boy, as he discovers the mighty Mjölnir and meets Thor, the god of thunder…
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