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First published in 1885, After London, or Wild England is considered to be one of the earliest instances of post-apocalyptic fiction, describing the effects of an unspecified catastrophe that dramatically changes the face of England and its population. Divided into two parts, the first depicts the fall of civilization, as society reverts to its more primitive roots, while the second part is set years after the apocalyptic event and examines the evident changes in both natural scenery and soc ...
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The Literary London podcast.

Nick Hennegan - Writer, Producer and Broadcaster

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The channel for the Award-Winning Maverick Theatre Company and their London Literary Pub Crawl productions and Resonance 104.4FM Radio shows. General theatre and literary news from London, England.
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Guides Gone Wild

Guides Gone Wild

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The place to come to fill your ears and minds with the stories of everyday, extraordinary women who’ll inspire you to take your outdoor adventure game to the next level. Whether you’re starting your journey from the couch or the trail head, this is the place for you.
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Do you enjoy sports, wrestling and entertainment? How about a podcast filled with laughter and candid banter? If that’s the case, we've got the perfect podcast for you to check out. It’s called the Wicked K’s podcast and the hosts of the show are long time best friends that went to the Connecticut School of Broadcasting together and now want to bring their love of entertaining to an audience on a podcast platform. With over fifty episodes recorded already, they don’t plan on going anywhere. ...
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Suzy shares the joy of watching wild birds, from her garden visitors in southern England to birds seen internationally. Learn how to identify species, notice their behaviours, and recognize songs and calls. Join Suzy for recorded bird outings, interviews with experts and enthusiasts, and stories from birders around the world. Suzy says: “Birding is a great pastime. It can be done with others or alone. You don't need expensive equipment, your eyes or ears are enough. And best of all, the Casu ...
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New audio drama. Two siblings explore the wild places of Norfolk during lockdown in autumn 2020. Script: Shey Hargreaves Alice: Shey Hargreaves Sandra: Judi Daykin Andy: Ed Yelland Sound: Bill Vine Theme: Chris Housden Artwork: Charli Vince. Supported by Arts Council England, Norwich Arts Centre, National Centre for Writing and Creative Arts East.
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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A sex toy salesman from England and a Finnish PhD student get together to discuss sex, dating, sex, pleasure, and sex. And when we say 'discuss,' we mean 'laugh about'. It's a wild ride. Follow us on Twitter: @ThatSexToyGuy and @RimmaH112514. Follow Please Be Interesting on Twitter: @PBI_podcast and on Instagram: @please_be_interesting and on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PBIpodcast/
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The Handcrafted Podcast is intended to inspire. It interviews people who work in the Arts & Crafts about what they do, how and why they do it and where their ambitions lead them. These are the stories of the Crafts-Folk who work everyday to fulfil their passion for what they do. The Podcast is hosted by Richard Stannard, The Wild Silversmith, who is a Craftsman and musician in his own right. He lives in Bournemouth in the South of England where he makes Silver Jewellery from his home studio ...
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The Note Show is a brand new show from England featuring in-depth Interviews with Creative Professionals: Jazz Pianists, Hollywood Film Editors, Graphic Novel Writers and and lot of laughs too!
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Welcome to Diaries of a Boss Babe, where we dive deep into the unapologetically raw and real world of modern women. Hosted by Katelyn Gerhardt business owner and coach, this podcast is your go-to source for all things business, sex, relationships, self-discovery, and the beautiful chaos that is womanhood. We believe in the power of storytelling and the strength that comes from vulnerability. Our conversations are honest, unfiltered, and always a little cheeky. Ready for some real tea? Our Di ...
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New Zonderlings

Noah and Jeanette

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Tired of the same old news? Tune in to New Zonderlings for a weekly dose of the bizarre, the unbelievable and the downright strange. We scour the globe for the weirdest headlines and the most interesting stories you won't hear anywhere else! From quirky cults to unexplained phenomena, we'll have you laughing, scratching your head, and staying informed about the wackier side of the world. So Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride with Noah and Jeanette!
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Boston Comedian Sean Sullivan undertakes the impossibly stupid task of diving into the wild world of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and the myriad of adaptations that have sprung off. A 25 day special podcasting event, 25 Days of Christmas Carol features some of the funniest comedians in New England talking the same story 25 days in a row.
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Shell, a neurotic nuisance from Middle England discusses the things in this universe she doesn't quite understand, and most likely has a terrifying view of it all. You can contact the podcast at ShellVSUniverse@gmail.com with your comments, suggestions and questions.
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Candace is the host of the ALL THINGS RELATABLE Podcast. Because Candace believes that growth and evolution are never complete and that there's always another layer to peel back, she’s all about finding gratitude in every single day and enjoying the journey - even when things suck. Candace understands the magic in storytelling; sharing stories from her own life to those of her diverse guest list from around the world, her mission will always be to Enlighten, Ignite and Inspire. Her podcast h ...
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A LIFE IN SOUND

THE LISTENING PLANET

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This series aims to take listeners on an epic and intimate journey through the natural world, all through the medium of sound and at the same time we want to enable a rare glimpse into the life of a man who recorded everything you’re about to hear, one sound at a time. Martyn Stewart has spent his lifetime on a mission: to record the natural sounds of our planet. It’s a story that will take us from a council estate in Birmingham England and ultimately take him to every corner of the planet. ...
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In the small New England coastal town of Hanesbury, strange things have been happening, and it's up to a new supernatural investigation service to save the day!...Too bad they're weirder and more dysfunctional than the mysteries they solve. *Disclaimer - The first 6 episodes of our show were when we were still finding our audio footing and our voice; we are a living production, after all! Please consider this while listening, thank you.* *Rated PG-14 (Language, Violence, Innuendo)* Heinous I ...
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An American diplomat's family moves into an ancient stately mansion. They're warned by the owner that it is haunted by a most horrifying and gruesome spirit who had once cruelly murdered his own wife. The story progresses with creaking floor boards, mysterious passages, dark attics, clanking chains, and weird howling. Yet, the reader is totally unprepared for Oscar Wilde's brand of tongue in cheek humor as he takes all the ingredients of a traditional ghost story and turns it on its head, an ...
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REX

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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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'Interesting questions for interesting people' Lewis Costello is a 24 year old stand-up comedian from North England. On each episode of Transmissions, Lewis speaks to somebody from a weird and wonderful walk of life, trying to gain a wider perspective of the world we live in. It could be an MI5 whistleblower. Maybe it'll be the lead singer of a world famous band? Perhaps it'll be a WWE wrestler... It could even a member of the Mafia! Whoever it may be, they all share one thing in common; the ...
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Phil Wilson host a weekly breakfast show playing the latest music and a variety of music from the 60s-90s. Regular features Gem Of The Week, Album Of The Week, One From The Vault and Number 1 Of The Week and 90s@9 which you can hear at your leisure here, posted straight after transmission live on Radio Shields. Phil has been broadcasting for 30 years and is back on breakfast, he also hosts Phil Wilson's Vinyl Revival which is also available on Podomatic.
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Welcome to Expedition Photographic, my name is Cameron, a software developer by day and a weekend worrier come Friday afternoon. I am passionate about travel and photography and more recently cinematography while documenting wild destinations and the extraordinary journeys we take to get there. I travel with my wife Amy who is an award-winning wildlife photographer and who also has a great eye for framing and detail. We were both grew up in Durban South Africa where we enjoyed access to the ...
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Test Valley Tales Podcast

Merry-go-Round Storytelling

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From dragons and magical fish, to enchanted trees and spectral horses, storyteller Amanda Kane-Smith brings the landscape of Test Valley in Hampshire to life with folk tales and local legends. Accompanied with music by Paul Sartin and traditional Hampshire Dance tunes of the Pyle Family manuscript
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Scotland rugby legend Jim Hamilton is branching out, chatting to the biggest names and delving deep into the personalities and hot topics at the heart of rugby, sport and the entertainment business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ruby Ray

Jaclyn Norton

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All the things they never told you about being a woman. A proverbial campfire emanating raw power, provocative conversations and timeless wisdom about the mysteries of womanhood. Conversations go deep on ancient lineages, forgotten ways and the hidden secrets of our cosmic feminine nature. For the medicine women, dreamers & mystic lovers. Hosted by Jaclyn Norton.
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This story opens at a fashionable dinner party in Sir Robert Chiltern's home in the heart of London's stylish Grosvenor Square. One of Lady Chiltern's old school-friends, Mrs. Cheveley, a woman with a dubious past, accosts Sir Robert and threatens to expose a financial crime that he had once participated in, unless he agrees to finance a fraudulent construction project that she's promoting. Lady Chiltern is astounded when her husband who had been the severest critic of this project suddenly ...
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Blood on Gold Mountain

Micah Huang, Hao Huang, and Emma Gies

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1871 Los Angeles was a dangerous place, especially for the refugees, migrants and troublemakers who lived on Calle De Los Negros, at the heart of Chinatown. Yut Ho, a beautiful young refugee, came to LA and fell in love, only to be drawn into a showdown between two of Chinatown's most notorious gangsters. Before long, the entire city was caught up in a life or death struggle where old-world values of kinship, honor and loyalty clashed with new-world issues of race, sex, and identity. The ens ...
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Podcasts about the joy of walking an official long distance path (LDP) in the UK. From the planning and scheduling to the discovery of some hidden treats and secrets about the British countryside. I'm planning to walk a self-contained LDP in each of the 38 English Counties. Oxfordshire, Essex and Bucks have already been walked. The first series of this podcast covers the Warwickshire (Centenary) Way walked in 2021 and series 2 covers the Worcestershire Way. So 'walk this way' as you discover ...
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Adventure Travel beckons the daring, thrill-seeking, explorers of the world. Tune in weekly as our hosts discuss and interview like minded outdoor enthusiasts on the 10Adventures Podcast. Join the ever-growing community of intrepid adventure travellers and get inspired as you learn more about hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, trekking, cycling, thru-hiking, skiing and more. On each episode you will hear directly from passionate adventure travellers, guides, authors, globetrotters, tour op ...
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Everyone Dies In Sunderland is a podcast about growing up terrified in the eighties and nineties. Ah, the good old days. People left their front doors unlocked. Children played out in the street. Everyone got burgled. Children got murdered, like, most days. Then there was Mad-Cow Disease and the Animals of Farthing Wood. It was a truly terrifying time to be a child. And those children are adults now. Adults with children and mortgages and Senseo Machines and jobs with actual responsibilities ...
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“...if I should talk to a stenographer two hours a day for a hundred years, I should still never be able to set down a tenth part of the things which have interested me in my lifetime.” The words of Mark Twain in his introduction to Chapters from my Autobiography provide a tantalizing glimpse of what is in store for the reader! Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens was still working on his reminiscences when he died in 1910. This book is really only a portion of the comple ...
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Why were festivals and feasts such major events in the Tudor age? What toxic beauty products did Elizabeth I plaster her face with? And were the works of the celebrated playwright William Shakespeare smash hits in their time? In this third episode of our series Tudor England: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Tracy Borman sample the cultural de…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jay Changlani from one of the country’s largest independent accounting firms, Orb360, about how can NZ can go about securing an elusive FTA with India, whether it's likely in the current parliamentary term and how Australia managed to get its FTA across the line... He talks with award-winning Waikato dai…
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As we get closer to Christmas, many people will be heading out to the shops to look for the perfect presents. And this mad dash in search of festive gifts is nothing new. In this episode, Annie Gray, author of The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street, takes Emily Briffett on a tour of our historical festive spen…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers spokesperson about the tragic accident that claimed the life of former Feds national board member Chris Allen on his farm this week, its formal complaint to the Commerce Commission requesting an urgent investigation into the lending practices of New Zealand banks and the risk of banks d…
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Robert the Bruce may be lauded as a Scottish national hero, a noble warrior who fended off the English and claimed a spectacular victory at the battle of Bannockburn. But how to true to life is this glowing image? This year marks the 750th anniversary of Robert's birth, and Emily Briffett spoke to Fiona Watson to reveal how Robert's path to the thr…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anna Mitchell, Fibre Frontier Executive GM, about how the copper retirement is going across NZ, the common misconceptions about what that means for rural NZ and what's coming down the pipeline for rural connectivity... He talks with Rabobank General Manager for Country Banking, Bruce Weir, about the four…
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In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with the dynamic Ameeta Swaby—entrepreneur, military veteran & spouse, and the epitome of "just do it" energy. Ameeta is the owner of Isle of the Pines, a luxury Airbnb company, and co-owner of Meet on May, a co-working space. With a degree in finance and keen eye for opportunity, Ameeta shares her incredible …
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In 1945, Germany lay in ruins – both physically and morally. Nearly 80 years after the Second World War, it has since been transformed into an economic powerhouse and a leader on the world stage. Historian Frank Trentmann discusses this remarkable journey with Danny Bird, exploring Germany's Cold War division, guilt over its Nazi past, the nation's…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jamie Gaddum from Matangi Angus Beef about its latest offering, export-quality lamb finished on chicory, the growing demand for its locally produced, premium meat and Matangi's showroom and boutique butchery... He talks with Louise Gibson, co-founder of The Sharefarming Consultants, about the idea for th…
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In this episode of The 10Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Brett Popplewell, author of Outsider: An Old Man, A Mountain, and the Search for a Hidden Past. Brett takes us on a journey through the fascinating life of Dag Aabye, a man who defies aging by competing in grueling endurance races well into his 70s and living a minimalist, off-the-grid l…
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When did automatons first emerge? Which science-fiction depiction of robots is the most accurate? And why did so many people fall for a hoax machine called the "Mechanical Turk"? In conversation with Spencer Mizen, author and academic Kerry McInerney answers some of the most pressing questions on the history of robots. Michael Wooldridge explores o…
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In this week’s episode, Julia dives into her whirlwind year of unexpected life lessons (seriously, where’s the return policy?), Florida adventures, and a touch of tequila-fueled wisdom. From biker bars with bra-covered ceilings to the red carpet for shrimp, it’s a rollercoaster of travel tales. Julia talks about the need for hope over hysteria, own…
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For some, it's hard to imagine Britain without a king or queen. Yet, nearly 400 years ago, that prospect became a reality. In January 1649, after a bloody civil war, King Charles I was put on trial, found guilty and beheaded. The 11 years that followed witnessed a bold republican experiment that dominated the lives of those across Britain and Irela…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pamu Chair John Rae about his first few months in the role, the challenges facing the SOE as the largest farming operation in NZ and the benefits he believes it could provide to the wider agriculture sector... He talks with Gordon McPhail, General Manager of Farming at LeaderBrand, about why sweet corn c…
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What if the natural world could compose a symphony? Join us as we explore this captivating question in our latest episode featuring Martyn Stewart and singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer ONR. Born Robert Shields and hailing from from Dumfriesshire in South Scotland, ONR's distinctive compositions, vocals and exceptional musical c…
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Tim and Brady discuss a spider encounter, KFC-flavoured wrapping paper, advent calendars, and fragments of a book. Support us on Patreon and catch the accompanying Request Room episode (and win prizes too) - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Here’s the Request Room for this episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/117303909 Join the discussion of thi…
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What was the most popular pastime of the Tudor age? Why was bathing even once a month considered dangerous? And how could living alongside your pets help save on your heating bill in the 16th century? In this second episode of our series Tudor England: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Tracy Borman roam the towns and villages of Tudor England, …
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about Kainga Ora's decision to exclude wool carpet from state homes, why it could set a damaging precedent for the wool sector and why it could also conversely prove a catalyst for bipartisan agreement in favour of wool for future government builds... He talks with RaboResearch s…
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Genghis Khan may have built a formidable land empire, but his grandson Kublai Khan mastered the seas. So how did a nomadic leader come to have such a formidable navy – and conquer China in the process? Emily Briffett spoke to Jack Weatherford about his new book on the subject, Emperor of the Seas, to find out more. (Ad) Jack Weatherford is the auth…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Poultry Industry Association of NZ Executive Director Michael Brooks about the discovery of H7N6 avian influenza on an egg laying farm in Otago, the shockwaves it's sent throughout the industry and what the next steps are... He talks to Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trad…
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The disappearance of the princes in the Tower in 1483 is one of British history's most enduring mysteries. But a brand new discovery made by Professor Tim Thornton may offer some more clues about what happened to the young royals – and who was responsible. Tim's findings are the subject of a new documentary Princes in the Tower: A Damning Discovery…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Miti founder Daniel Carson about a new study from AgResearch which shows dairy-derived beef raised to 10-18 months has a carbon footprint up to 48% lower than the average for mixed beef cattle in New Zealand, how it could lead to the creation of an entirely new category of meat unique to NZ and lead to m…
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In this episode, I sit down with Laura McLean, founder of Small Business Moms, a business dedicated to empowering, supporting, and uplifting moms who are juggling the demands of entrepreneurship and motherhood. We explore the rewarding yet challenging journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Laura’s story is a beacon of hope for small …
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On 24 March 1953, a tenant of 10 Rillington Place, Notting Hill made a gruesome discovery. Inside the walls of the downstairs flat, he uncovered the bodies of three women. More were to follow. A nationwide manhunt was launched for the prime suspect, Reg Christie, and the murders quickly became a cause célèbre. In her new book The Peepshow, Kate Sum…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Watson from ultimatefishing.tv and host of ITM Fishing about his involvement with the non-profit organisation LegaSea, the story of his beer, Swordfish Mojo, and his forever home on the Purerua Peninsula. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platfor…
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In this episode of The 10Adventures Podcast, we chat with artist and adventurer Celt Duk, who transformed her love of cycling into an extraordinary four-and-a-half-month solo journey from Montreal to the Beaufort Sea in the Canadian Arctic. Celt shares how her connection to nature, family stories of cycling, and the pandemic ignited her desire for …
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By the time the Tudors took to the waves, much of the world had already been mapped by Europeans. So what was left for Tudor explorers to uncover – and should we call them 'explorers' at all? Historian Jerry Brotton doesn't think so. In this episode, he tells Kev Lochun how the Reformation drove the Tudors to sea, how Ireland became their Vietnam, …
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Director of Strategy & Growth at Halter, Helen Moore joins Julia Jones to chat about her entrepreneurial spirit and the amount she has learnt from being involved in growing a business. They chat about the value of travel, experiencing different rural environments, the ability to adapt and change on the fly and much, much more.…
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Nelson and Winnie Mandela were one of the most famous couples of the 20th century. Their relationship became a powerful symbol of the freedom struggle in apartheid South Africa, but it was also dogged by infidelity, violence, Nelson's long imprisonment and the oppressive weight of the regime they fought against. In Jonny Steinberg's recent book, Wi…
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On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with NZ Olympian Melissa Galloway about her performance in the dressage event at Paris 2024, selling her Olympic ride 'Joey' and competing at the top level overseas... He talks with Hawke's Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about his involvement in the Farmstrong book, 'Getting Through; recovering from extreme wea…
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The Tudor world was a turbulent one, with momentous decisions reliant on the whims of those in power. But how was authority felt by the average person? And what were the consequences of losing favour with those in charge? In this first episode of our series Tudor England: the big questions, Tracy Borman introduces Emily Briffett to the movers and s…
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