Best Warwickshire Podcasts (2024)

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21: Can we extract water from air? 18:20

3d ago18:20

18:20

Can Brian Sheng’s company, Aquaria, revolutionise water supply by extracting it from thin air? Join us to explore how Aquaria is tackling one of the most overlooked climate challenges: clean water scarcity. Founded by Brian Sheng, Aquaria is pioneering atmospheric water generators that create drinking water from the air. In this episode, we explore…

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20: Green health horizons: Pathways to net zero 33:58

3d ago33:58

33:58

In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of achieving net zero in healthcare, featuring insightful conversations with experts in the field. This episode is part of our Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme’s third workshop. Podcast Overview: This episode explores the innovative strategies and partnerships that are driving the healthcare sector…

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19: Can mining be green in the UK? 38:07

3d ago38:07

38:07

Discover more about mining, metals, the green transformation of our modern world, and what it will take to achieve it. Join us as we explore these questions and more with Lucy Crane, the ESG & Sustainability Manager at Cornish Lithium. Lucy's extensive background in geology and grassroots exploration, combined with her role in promoting sustainable…

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18: Sustainable Sips and Green Bites 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

In this episode, we explore the pressing issue of food waste within the food and beverage industry.* Join us for an insightful conversation as we uncover practical solutions and strategies to tackle food waste, enhance sustainability, and contribute to a greener future. Tune in to learn how businesses and individuals alike can play a part in reduci…

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17: Sustainability Simplified: A Guide for West Midlands and Warwickshire Businesses 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

In this episode we speak to Anna Bright, CEO of Sustainability West Midlands. Sustainability West Midlands is the sustainability champion for the West Midlands. They are a not-for-profit company that works with our members in the private, public and third sectors. Anna has been working with organisations to improve their sustainability for over 20 …

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Why a Black Country lawyer wants domestic abuse to be a talking point. 21:44

3M ago21:44

21:44

By Gail Downey

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16: Birmingham's Sustainability Trailblazers: Central Mailing Services 20:35

4M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode, we speak to Robin Carruthers, Operation Manager at Central Mailing Services, a business based in Birmingham. Robin Carruthers shares their sustainability journey, which aims to become carbon neutral by 2028. He highlights some of the projects and initiatives they have undertaken or planned, such as solar panels, electric vehicles, …

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How Midlands based research is helping provide tasty and sustainable food. 17:27

5M ago17:27

17:27

By Gail Downey

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15: Certified Sustainability: Inside Datagraphic's ISO & B Corp Journey 22:13

5M ago22:13

22:13

In this episode, we speak to Peter Wells, Sustainability Manager at Datagraphic. Key Topics: Carbon reduction plan: Datagraphic has an ambitious and validated plan to achieve net zero by 2050, with a 50.6% reduction by 2028, aligned with science-based targets and UN SDGs. Solar PV installation: Datagraphic can run its entire operations on sunlight …

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How a Warwickshire teacher is using Lego like blocks to help children and young people build emotional well-being alongside engineering skills. 19:51

6M ago19:51

19:51

By Gail Downey

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How a Coventry charity is making friends in the city to help tackle loneliness 22:47

7M ago22:47

22:47

By Gail Downey

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14: Strategic Decarbonisation: Transforming carbon reduction into a competitive advantage 25:46

7M ago25:46

25:46

In this episode, we talk with Matthew Rhodes, Director of Camirus. Matthew has been a leading voice for the decarbonisation efforts of the West Midlands in the last two decades. Leading a portfolio of collaborative innovation projects centred around energy, industrial decarbonisation, and regional economic development, Matthew shares valuable insig…

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How the work of a specialist team and a former patient are making a difference in the lives of brain injury sufferers. 23:07

8M ago23:07

23:07

By Gail Downey

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13: How can the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme help my business? 32:47

8M ago32:47

32:47

In this episode we discuss how the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme can help businesses lower their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. The Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme* aims to provide information and expert advice and support to businesses enabling them to make significant decarbonization and money saving changes to their bus…

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Mental health and chillies 29:41

9M ago29:41

29:41

We go serious for this one and talk about different parts of the chilli world and how it affects people's mental health, from YouTube to being a producer.

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What a Year of Festivals 30:49

9M ago30:49

30:49

We have a chat about the festivals we have done over the year and some of the highlights and lowlights. We also say about some of the ones we have lined up already for next year.

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There's Charcuterie Made in Warwickshire??? 33:00

10M ago33:00

33:00

We head back to Warwickshire to visit Cureight which is a rare thing to find in the area. We got to talk to Michael the owner about charcuterie, and we even got to try some of their amazing products.https://www.cureights.com/

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Heat That Comes For You 31:12

10M ago31:12

31:12

On a Sunday morning at Waddesdon Manor Chilli Festival, we caught up with Russ from Grim Reaper and chatted about the origins of the company and the products. We even chatted abit about his newer company, the Chilli Alchemist. https://www.grimreaperfoods.com/https://www.chillialchemist.co.uk/

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[012] Another Delay to the Long Shoot Cycle Route (08 September 2023) 7:25

10M ago7:25

7:25

Welcome back to the Fiets Podcast. This time, an audio edition of an associated website article looking at the latest update on the Long Shoot Cycle Scheme in Nuneaton, and putting its development time in context with schemes in neighbouring Coventry. You can support this podcast through Ko-Fi.com/BicycleBen - Thank you!…

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The Spice is Right 29:50

11M ago29:50

29:50

We travelled to Warwickshire to visit Prices Spices, where we chatted with Michael about the company and the products they do, with a couple of tangents as well. https://www.pricesspices.com/

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[011] Warwickshire’s reactive approach to road safety (23 August 2023) 7:29

11M ago7:29

7:29

Welcome back to the Fiets Podcast. This time, in a change in format, this edition provides an audio version of an article published on the Fiets Website, looking at the reactive position that Warwickshire County Council takes to road safety.By Bicycle Ben

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How Music has Sparked Confidence for Young People in Warwickshire 16:15

11M ago16:15

16:15

By Gail Downey

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WCB All Stars and Dynamos 2023 16:13

12M ago16:13

16:13

Andy Turnbull and Nigel Perry-Ogden join Alex to talk through the WCB's All Stars and Dynamos programmes in 2023.

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Three words: Hot Sauce Emporium 35:40

1y ago35:40

35:40

In the UK, hot sauce shops are few and far between, but Bristol has the Hot Sauce Emporium a go-to for all chilli heads. We chatted to John the owner about the shop, the products they do, and trends.

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Big Rigs, Music & Chillies 33:22

1y ago33:22

33:22

When we first came across the festival Rock & Ribs in th UK is was due to them using some of our fotage on a promo video, two years on we are about to do our third festival with them. We invited owner Tim on to talk about borrowing our footage, the festival and his Youtub Channel.

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12: Circular economy: What are benefits for businesses 35:52

1y ago35:52

35:52

In the first part of this episode we speak to Waco Yokoyama, Consultant and Circular Economy Specialist at Gemserv. Waco provides a concise explanation of the circular economy and highlights the main benefits for businesses, including cost reduction, increased sales, and decreased reliance on specific raw materials. She also discusses how the circu…

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Trinidad to South Devon via Scotland 30:57

1y ago30:57

30:57

We headed down to Devon to visit the South Devon Chilli Farm and chat with the owner Amrit. We talk about the farm, future plans, and, of course chillies. https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/

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Wearing Goggles Next Time 29:05

1y ago29:05

29:05

In this episode we talk about some of the hottest things we have tried, regrated and other spicy chilli related incidents. What challenges we would design or do again

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How a Birmingham entrepreneur’s boot camps are getting more black women into the tech industry. 15:44

1y ago15:44

15:44

By Gail Downey

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Festival Round Up: Eastnor 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

We have a chat about the Eastnor Chilli Festival, our first festival of the year. Saying about what we did our highs and if there was any lows.

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11: Net Zero for businesses: How to cut emissions, costs, and stay ahead of the curve? 46:22

1y ago46:22

46:22

In this episode of the Green Business Podcast, Jonathan Howl interviews Adam Bastock, the Founder of Small99, a platform that guides small businesses to net zero through practical tips. The following topics are covered in this episode: The importance of net zero and the benefits for businesses who embark on the journey Where businesses should start…

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Tis The Season To Festival 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

We talk about the festivals we love from both past and present, including some of our highs and lows of the events.

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S4, Ep 2: "The Wild Boys" - Day 2 of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 2 in search of wild boars in the Forest of Dean via sculptures, pike fishing and famous pie pubs 23:56

1+ y ago23:56

23:56

For series 4 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Gloucestershire Way in the Spring/Summer of 2022. A 100 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode covers day 2 of the walk from Parkend in the Forest of Dean. to Boxbush, a 13 mile stretch of the walk. I'm joined by Andy as we search for…

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Who puts marrow in a hot sauce?! 32:14

1+ y ago32:14

32:14

With all the years we have been involved in the world of chillies for, we have tried a reasonable amount. We talk about our thoughts on the chilli products we have tried and also say what our favourite ones are at the moment and if any that has shocked us.

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Spitting Cobra? Nope, it was a chilli. 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

32:18

Recently, we have seen an increase in fermented sauces and other fermented products in the UK, and we wanted to find out more. We met up with Muti owner Matt and chatted fermenting, and why he chose to do fermented products. https://www.mutihotsauce.com/

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10: Carbon Accounting for Businesses 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

In this episode, we discuss what carbon accounting is, how businesses can start their net zero journey and overcome the challenges they might face along the way. In the first part of this episode we talk to Lara Longhurst who is the Chief Operations Officer at Hippo Digital. Lara shares with us their journey towards achieving net zero and talks abo…

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How about a Buckfast sauce? 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

We talk to Harry from Gingerbeard's Preserves about his products, barrel ageing, insperation for his products and his work with local breweries as well as a bit about his younger days.https://gingerbeardspreserves.co.uk/

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Why a local community turned to the big screen to save its town. 19:13

1+ y ago19:13

19:13

By Gail Downey

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[010] Silos in Warwickshire (10 March 2023) 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

17:55

Welcome Back to The Fiets Podcast! This time: a minor works project ignores the impact on cycling and helps highlight the silos present in Warwickshire County Council that hold back active travel. You can support this podcast through Ko-Fi.com/BicycleBen - Thank you! For show notes and transcript, see fiets.uk/podcast.…

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S4, Ep 1: "Birdsong" - first part of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 1 full of bluebells, views, hills and birdsong 27:06

1+ y ago27:06

27:06

For series 4 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Gloucestershire Way in the Spring/Summer of 2022. A 100 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode features details of the logistics for the walk, arriving at Chepstow (including a fine cooked breakfast and a castle) then the 13 mile walk…

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State question red or green? 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

Back in 2019, we visited The National Firey Foods and Bbq Show in Albuquerque. Whilst there we interviewed Dave Dewitt, a man who some people refer to as the pope of peppers.

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Liz Hurley opened our chilli festival! 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

28:46

For over ten years, Eastnor Castle has hosted the first major UK chilli festival of the calendar year. Often a sell-out event with so much on offer, we chat with organiser Sarah Littlewood and ask the important question: Why hold a chilli festival? https://eastnorcastle.com/whats-on/eastnor-chillifest/…

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How personal despair led to the setting up of a homeless charity with a difference. 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

24:07

By Gail Downey

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Lights, cameras, chillies (at 7.30am) 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

We chat about television shows we've been on, have helped with, and even what shows we would love to appear on or make in the future. Some of the t.v. shows mentioned are We are Champions, Secrets of your food, Paul Hollywoods Pies and Puds, Science of Stupid.

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I shout at my plants! 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

We pay a visit to Simpsons seeds to chat with owner and author Matt Simpson about growing chillies and his new book. With over 25 years of experience, Matt shares some interesting facts about the fiery fruit! https://www.simpsonsseeds.co.uk/

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S3, Ep 2: "When the Sun Goes Down" - Final part of walking the Lambourn Valley Way (UK) in Berkshire. From Lambourn to Uffington White Horse plus top 15 Berkshire facts 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

25:26

For series 3 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Lambourn Valley Way in Berkshire along with three friends in the summer of 2021. A 20 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode features the second and final part of the walk from Lambourn to Uffington White Horse and beyond. Lambourn is…

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9: Coventry & Warwickshire SMEs saved thousands of pounds on energy bills in 2022 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

In this episode, we speak to Jonathan Howl, Business Advisor for the Green Business Programme, who offers a summary of our team’s achievements over the last 12 months*. Listen and learn more about: Most popular energy efficiency improvements Payback periods How much can SMEs save on energy bills *The stats provided by Jonathan Howl in this episode …

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Why counting sheep is good for a Staffordshire business and the environment 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

By Gail Downey

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It sucks to be 20 in Vegas! 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

We took a trip to see The Beefy Boys, an American style burger resturant in Hereford set up by the most unlikely guys! We got to stuff our faces & chat about the amazing burgers they make (including one devilishly hot one called The Hell Boy) and how it all began...

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[009] What’s in store for 2023? (21 December 2022) 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

21:34

Welcome Back to The Fiets Podcast! This time: a quiet end to the year for my own cycling activities, and looking forward to 2023. Will we see the Longshoot cycle scheme break ground? Will other local schemes continue to develop? And planning to explore new infrastructure in Coventry. You can support this podcast through Ko-Fi.com/BicycleBen - Thank…

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