Join Andy, Ed & Tom three friends who also happen to be middle-aged lifelong gamers which play a lot of table-top games with the odd dalliance into board games, card games, RPG'S and computer games but with a bias towards historical war gaming as they chat all things hobby related. We try to keep the chat positive and offer what each of us do to make the hobby as enjoyable as possible to us.
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A podcast experiment conducted by comedians Andy Barr (@SomeNiceFun) and Alexander Bennett (@AlexyBennett). Barr and Bennett have been cloning themselves and the clones are idiots - they know nothing, they were literally born yesterday. How do you explain everything to someone who doesn't know anything? Every episode, guest comedians attempt to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast for maths teachers of Years 5-8 looking at continuity and why we need to dig for the why in our lessons. Join Andy (former secondary teacher) and Alison (former primary teacher) for a podcast series discussing issues around continuity, the transition from primary to secondary, and many of the problems around teaching and learning maths.
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"Bringin' it Back to "The Beatles" with Doug and Ben" will include in-depth interviews with celebrities who discuss their bodies of work while including intimate aspects of how they were profoundly impacted by "The Beatles" throughout their lives. Doug Kolk is a professional entertainment broadcaster in Los Angeles. Ben Don Sherwood is an Australian artist/musician who runs the "World's Largest Beatles Facebook Group".....Oh yeah, and their wives are sisters!
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CONTROL POD - When circumstances prevent us from being able to perform an experiment, it's time for Control Pod. Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod - https://www.instagram.com/byesterdaypod/?locale=zh-hans) F…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 139 - Interview with Mark Backhouse of author of Strength & Honour and WSS regular
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This week Andy chats with Strength & Honour author and WSS regular Mr Mark Backhouse.
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S2 E5 - Digging for the Yes, but Why with Ed Southall
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Send us a Text Message. In our final episode of Season 2 of ‘Digging For The Why’ we talk to Curriculum Lead for Oak National Academy, Ed Southall. In this week’s episode, Ed emphasises the need to nurture curiosity from an early age to encourage participation in the classroom. We delve into the challenges of moving away from traditional teaching m…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 138 - Ed talks to Ben, the designer of the indy tank combat game Tonks.
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This week on Hobby Support Group Ed talks to Ben, the designer of the indy tank combat game Tonks. You can find follow Ben on Instagram (@Approcraph_Now), you can find his games on http://28-mag.com/games/ and get hold of a big ol’ list of his other stuff on http://linktr.ee/apocrypha_now
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Batch 44: Nathaniel Metcalfe and Marty Gleeson
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Nathaniel Metcalfe (https://www.instagram.com/natmetcalfecomedy/?hl=en-gb) and Marty Gleeson (https://www.instagram.com/martygleeson_/?hl=en) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://…
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S2 E4 - Defining The Purpose of Maths with Susan Okereke
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, we invite Susan Okereke to open the conversation on whether students should study maths till age 18. We take a look at the enhancing numeracy levels in the UK and the positive effects that might have. As well as the societal impact of poor math skills and emotional responses to maths. We also explore …
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S2 E3 - Creating Safe and Encouraging Learning Environments with Alex Bellos
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Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode, we invite Alex Bellos, renowned author, mathematician, and puzzle-maker, to join the discussion on why we dig for the why. Alex is an expert on the narrative approach to making maths engaging. We explore the similarities in teaching methods between maths and computer science. As well as the signi…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 137 - Interview with Curtis Fell, the man behind Ramshackle Games.
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This week Ed is joined by Curtis Fell, the man behindRamshackle Games. We talk about his ever expanding range of games andminiatures and his recent Mates and Miniatures event. You can follow RamshackleGames on Instagram (@ramshackle_games). His minis are available on his webstorehttps://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/ and he also has plenty of great st…
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Control Pod #1 - Bennett and Barr shoot the breeze
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CONTROL POD 1 - When circumstances prevent us from being able to perform an experiment, it's time for Control Pod. Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://twitter.com/SomeNiceFun) and Al…
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S2 E2 - The Power of Puzzles with Catriona Agg
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 2 of ‘Digging For The Why’ explores the idea of enquiry-based learning in mathematics education. This week, we talk to Catriona Agg, a specialist in continuity between years 5 – 8, about the benefits of incorporating puzzles into your lessons. We also look at independent learning across educational levels and explore…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 136 - 2024 Ovelist midpoint review
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This week, the whole gang have a look at how their hobby plans are coming together in 2024 so far.
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S2 E1 - Communicating Maths Effectively with Ben Sparks
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Send us a Text Message. Join us and our special guest, Ben Sparks, as we discuss everything from engaging teaching methods and practical applications to fostering curiosity among students. We emphasise the need for teachers to make maths interesting and accessible beyond the traditional curriculum. While exploring the importance of deep understandi…
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Batch 43: Lou Taylor and Paul Savage
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Paul Savage (https://x.com/comedysavage) and Lou Taylor (https://x.com/LouTaylorTrash) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://tw…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 135 - The ten terrain items every wargamer needs
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Join Andy and Tom as they chat about the ten terrain items every wargamer needs
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Batch 42: Milo Edwards and Charlie V Martin
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Milo Edwards (https://twitter.com/Milo_Edwards) and Charlie Vero-Martin (https://twitter.com/CharlieVMartin) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 134 - Interview with Ronnie about all things Mantic in 2024
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This week Tom is joined by Ronnie to chat all things about Mantic in 2024
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Tom Bell (https://www.instagram.com/tombellforever/?hl=en) and Ray Badran (https://www.instagram.com/raybadran/) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Fo…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 133 - Henry the 5th, exotic animal tax and maybe a tanget or three
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This week, Tom is joined by Ed and maybe crosses the Rubicon of tangents in an episode inspired by a recent viewing of Henry the 5th (1944)
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Hobby Support Group Ep 132 - Hobby Update 22 A lot of plastic for your £
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This week Tom and Andy chat hobby news
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Batch 40: Dan Lees and Mikey Bligh Smith
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Dan Lees (https://www.instagram.com/danleesplease/) and Mikey Bligh Smith (https://www.instagram.com/mikeyblighsmith/) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayP…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 131 - Salute Review Part 3 - Ben
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The trilogy is complete. This week, Ben joins Tom and the team complete their look back at Salute 2024.
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Hobby Support Group Ep 130 - Salute Review Part 2 - Andy
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Today Andy joins Tom for our second look at Salute
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Batch 39: Amy Matthews and Shalaka Kurup
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Amy Matthews (https://twitter.com/AmyFMatthews) and Shalaka Kurup (https://linktr.ee/shalakakurup) Tickets to Alexander's Edinburgh Fringe run https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alexander-bennett-emotional-daredevil Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 129 - Salute Review Part 1 - ED
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This Week Tom and Ed chat about Salute
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Hobby Support Group Ep 128 - Toms thoughts on Bolt Action V3
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This week, Tom goes rouge and offers some of his thoughts on Bolt Action 3.0
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Batch 38: Ed Night and Derek Mitchell
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Ed Night (https://linktr.ee/ednightshows) and Derek Mitchell (https://www.instagram.com/derekscottmitchell/?hl=en) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitt…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 127 - The gallery 14
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Tom and Ed take a gander through the gallery
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Batch 37: Richard Todd and Ben Alborough
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Richard Todd (https://twitter.com/richardtoddtodd) and Ben Alborough (https://www.instagram.com/ben_alborough/?hl=en) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://tw…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 126 - Hobby Update 21 - Is it a frog, a newt or a Caudata
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Its Hobby Update time with Andy and Tom
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Batch 36: Heidi Regan and Johnny White Really-Really
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Heidi Regan (https://twitter.com/heidi_regan) and Johnny White Really-Really (https://twitter.com/johnnywreallyx2) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitt…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 125 - Sword Weirdos & Kit Bashing
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This week, Ed and Tom chat about Sword Weirdos & Kit Bashing
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Batch 35: Lorna Rose Treen and Pat Cahill
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Lorna Rose Treen (https://twitter.com/lornlornlors) and Pat Cahill (https://twitter.com/patcanbefound) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYest…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 124 - Charles Rowntree Interview Part 2
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This week, Tom is back with the second half of our interview with Charles Rowntree.
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Batch 34: Finlay Christie and Annie McGrath
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Finlay Christie (https://twitter.com/finlaycomedy) and Annie McGrath (https://twitter.com/AnnieMcTweet) Vote for us in the Chortle awards! https://www.chortle.co.uk/features/2024/02/08/54951/vote_in_the_2024_chortle_awards#:~:text=Several%20other%20comedians%20are%20up,best%20club%20act%20and…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 123 - Charles Rowntree Interview Part 1
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This week Tom is over the moon to welcome back onto the show a true hobby hero of us all, Mr Charles Rowntree. We chat about the fate of the Korea board Charles built and then move onto the Rouge One themed board many of us marvelled at last year.
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Batch 33: Andy Field and Adam Rhys-Davies
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Andy Field (https://twitter.com/andyfieldhello) and Adam Rhys-Davies Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https:…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 122 - The Gallery November and December 2023 part 2 - Dwarf boogaloo
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This week Ed and Tom conclude the gallery tour began last week
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Batch 32: Andrea Hubert and Simon Kane
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Andrea Hubert (https://twitter.com/ShutUpAndrea) and Simon Kane (https://twitter.com/slepkane) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 121 - The Gallery September - November and December 2023 part 1 - A tanget too far, maybe?
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Part one of the gallery
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Hobby Support Group Ep 120 - Hobby Update 20 - Look at the price of that!
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This week Andy and Tom have a look at the hobby news .
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Ben Target (https://twitter.com/BenTarget) and Will Rowland (https://twitter.com/willrowlandhehe) Tickets to Alexander's Soho Theatre Dates (29th and 30th April) https://sohotheatre.com/events/alexander-bennett-i-cant-stand-the-man-myself/ Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterday…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 118 b - What is an Ovel List
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A blast from the past with a minisode on what is an Ovelist
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Hobby Support Group Ep 119 - Napoleon movie review (The good version of Napoleon from 1927)
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This week as a special break from the norm, Ed and Tom get all arty and chat about a truly amazing film about Napoleon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6504eRh5h6M
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Hobby Support Group Ep 118 - Ovel List Roundtable review 2023
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Its time for the Ovel List Roundtable review 2023
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Hobby Support Group Ep 117 - Progress report on Tom's 6mm ECW project
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This week Andy chats with Tom about how the 6mm ECW game he is working on is going.
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Batch 30: Steffan Alun and Jenny Collier
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Steffan Alun (https://twitter.com/StAlun) and Jenny Collier (https://twitter.com/Jenjencollier) Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://twitter.com/SomeNiceFun) and Alexander Bennett (https://twitter.com/AlexyBennett) Email us at byesterdaypodcast@g…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 116 - Hobby Update 19 - Scotch Mist
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This week, Andy and Tom have a look at what's going on in the hobby
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Batch 29: Sam Nicoresti and John-Luke Roberts (Live at Cheerful Earful)
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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by John-Luke Roberts (https://twitter.com/jlukeroberts) and Sam Nicoresti (https://twitter.com/samnicoresti) Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://twitter.com/SomeNiceFun) and Alexander Bennett (https://twitter.com/AlexyBennett) Email us at byesterda…
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Hobby Support Group Ep 115 – Some thoughts on narrative gaming along with a song
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This week Tom is joined by Ben and we chat about narrative gaming during which Tom butchers a Tolkien song
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Hobby Support Group Ep 114- Lessons from Lockdown
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This week Andy, Ed and Tom have a look at what we have learned about what we want from our hobby since the pandemic
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