Best BCFM Radio Podcasts (2024)

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer Podcast Episode 3 Final 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

Treatment roulette serves up chemotherapy, so Pat and Laura talk about their experiences. You’re probably familiar with the name, but what happens when you, or someone you know is in treatment? What’s it actually like?By Bristol Community FM

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer podcast Episode 3 29:38

4M ago29:38

29:38

Treatment roulette serves up chemotherapy, so Pat and Laura talk about their experiences. You’re probably familiar with the name, but what happens when you, or someone you know is in treatment? What’s it actually like?By thebloomingbleepcancerpodcast

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer Podcast Episode 2 31:54

5M ago31:54

31:54

What's it actually like?There are many different tests and treatments that can come with getting a cancer diagnosis. But what's it like when you experience them?This is what you asked us following episode one of the podcast.Fellow bald Bristol broadcasters and cancer friends Pat Hart and Laura Rawlings spin the new 'procedure roulette'. Today it la…

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer Podcast Episode 2 31:51

5M ago31:51

31:51

What's it actually like? There are many different tests and treatments that can come with getting a cancer diagnosis. But what's it like when you experience them? This is what you asked us following episode one of the podcast. Fellow bald Bristol broadcasters and cancer friends Pat Hart and Laura Rawlings spin the new 'procedure roulette'. Today it…

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The Blooming Bleep Cancer podcast Episode 1 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

Cancer sucks. Join Bristol's bald broadcasters Laura Rawlings and Pat Hart for an honest and open conversation about living with cancer. With no plan or producer, the mics open for a 30-minute chat. Nothing is off limits - which leads to an emotional, illuminating, and inspiring listen. Episode one talks about diagnosis and why do a podcast?…

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Gleaning, Food Security, and Pumpkins - with Laura Bottin from the Avon Gleaning Network 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

We talk to Laura Bottin from the Avon Gleaning Network all about the ancient practice of gleaning, which is seeing a resurgence, and how this benefits our mental health while also tackling food poverty and food waste. We even get into the details of different types of pumpkins and which ones are best for cooking! You can find out more about them he…

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Protecting Local Biodiversity - with Chris Kinchin-Smith and Maurice Tennenhaus from Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields 28:10

5M ago28:10

28:10

Chris and Maurice, founders and co-directors of the Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields, tell us all about the volunteer project to preserve wild space in the centre of Bath - and different mowing techniques, and how local schools have been able to get involved! https://friendsoflyncombehillfields.co.uk/…

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Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve and Climate Justice Agenda - with Dr Adrian Cooper 25:44

6M ago25:44

25:44

We talk to Dr Adrian Cooper, one of the founders of the Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve, a reserve set up by local residents after they got sick of waiting for the government to take action on nature and biodiversity. They've also been carrying out their own Citizen Science and have launched their own Climate Justice Agenda to push for wider ch…

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Blooming B*+@p Cancer podcast Episode 1 29:39

6M ago29:39

29:39

Cancer sucks. Join Bristol's bald broadcasters Laura Rawlings and Pat Hart for an honest and open conversation about living with cancer. With no plan or producer, the mics open for a 30-minute chat. Nothing is off limits - which leads to an emotional, illuminating, and inspiring listen.By Bristol Community FM

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Greening the Hospitality Industry, and the Psychology of Encouraging Environmentally Friendly Choices - with Levar Jackson 36:26

6M ago36:26

36:26

We speak with Levar Jackson, Founder and CEO of Yogh Group, and previous president of NEWH New York, about the exciting scientific developments happening in the hospitality industry to make it more sustainable! We also talk about how to make eco-friendly choices easier for everyone, and why seaweed makes surprisingly good curtain fabric! Find out m…

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Stand Up Comedy - Mark Olver 35:17

7M ago35:17

35:17

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Gospel Choir - Kim & Vernon Samuels 42:55

7M ago42:55

42:55

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Theatre - Joe Sims 37:24

7M ago37:24

37:24

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Eating Out - Bos Finesse 40:09

7M ago40:09

40:09

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Nightclubs - Marti Burgess 30:56

7M ago30:56

30:56

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Football - Zoe Gibbons 30:49

7M ago30:49

30:49

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Cinema - Timon Singh 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Nature Photogrpahy - Sam Binding 28:49

7M ago28:49

28:49

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.What do people in Bristol do when they're not working? Whether it's pursuing hobbies, engaging in community activities, or simply taking time for themselves, there's a whole world of leisure a…

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Women - Jane Duffus 36:40

7M ago36:40

36:40

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Working Class - Henry Palmer 29:02

7M ago29:02

29:02

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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HIV Positive - Aled Osbourne 50:17

7M ago50:17

50:17

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Black & African Heritage - Cleo Lake 43:58

7M ago43:58

43:58

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Muslims - Afzal Shah 42:35

7M ago42:35

42:35

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Older People - Ian Quaife 30:39

7M ago30:39

30:39

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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LGBT Plus - Jack Shoulder 36:46

7M ago36:46

36:46

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds an…

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Willow, Aged 17 18:10

7M ago18:10

18:10

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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India, Aged 12 14:37

7M ago14:37

14:37

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Matilda, Aged 18 14:45

7M ago14:45

14:45

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Freddie, Aged 15 17:24

7M ago17:24

17:24

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Ellen, Aged 14 7:50

7M ago7:50

7:50

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Neisha, Aged 17 8:59

7M ago8:59

8:59

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Poppy, Aged 14 9:02

7M ago9:02

9:02

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we …

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Bristol Post - Eugene Byrne 48:37

7M ago48:37

48:37

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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BCfm - Patrick Hart 37:42

7M ago37:42

37:42

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Ujima Radio - Miranda Rae 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Bristol 247 - Chris Brown 36:11

7M ago36:11

36:11

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Bristol Cable - Adam Cantwell Corn 34:02

7M ago34:02

34:02

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Venue Magazine - Dougal Templeton 39:46

7M ago39:46

39:46

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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Vocalise Magazine - Vandna Metha 31:16

7M ago31:16

31:16

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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The Canary - Kerry Anne Mendoza 45:12

7M ago45:12

45:12

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 28 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England.Through insightful interviews with journalists, broadcasters, and media personalities, we'll explore the challenges and triumphs of covering a city as dynamic and diverse as Bristol. In this e…

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The rights of nature - with Brontie Ansell from Lawyers for Nature 30:39

7M ago30:39

30:39

What do environmental lawyers actually do? How can a company be treated as a person in the court of law? And how can nature actually sit on a company board??? We cover all of this and more with Brontie Ansell from Lawyers For Nature! https://www.lawyersfornature.com/By southgatepenny

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What If? Imagining a better 2030 - with Rob Hopkins 34:50

7M ago34:50

34:50

We speak to veteran activist, author, podcaster and co-founder of the Transition Network, Rob Hopkins - about the psychology of activism and grassroots organising, and how we collectively imagine a better future to fight for. Rob's website: https://www.robhopkins.net/By southgatepenny

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’I Am More Dangerous Dead’ at the Bristol Independent Film Festival - with Majiye Uchibeke and Winifred O. Adeyemi 20:17

8M ago20:17

20:17

We catch up with the award-winning director and producer of this powerful documentary about the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa, an anti-Shell activist in Nigeria. The trailer can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhxUpxsSN8M Tickets to the Bristol Independent Film Festival are here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-independent-film-…

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The Easton Community Garden - with Nohelia 35:21

9M ago35:21

35:21

Nohelia joins us to talk all about Easton Community Garden and how anyone can pop along with no commitment! Plus, Kim from Houria tells us about Salha's Sudanese Kitchen. Easton Community Garden: http://eastoncommunitygarden.org.uk/ Sudanese Supper Club tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sudanese-supper-club-fundraiser-tickets-721107400647…

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Linking Local, Thinking Global - on the Planet Local Summit 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

Henry Coleman, one of the organisers of the Planet Local Summit in Bristol this weekend, tells us all about localisation and the role it can play in tackling the climate crisis.By southgatepenny

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Hearing the case against the Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme in East Bristol - with Abdihakin Asir 42:00

10M ago42:00

42:00

Last time we heard from local folk who support the controversial proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme - now we hear from Abdihakin Asir as to why other residents in Barton Hill are opposed to it!By southgatepenny

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The proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme in East Bristol - with local supporters Rob and Tom 40:07

10M ago40:07

40:07

There's a Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme proposed for the Barton Hill and St George areas in East Bristol, and it's proving quite controversial in the community. We hear from locals Rob and Tom who support the scheme - and in a future show very soon we'll be hearing from a local resident opposed to it.…

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Stinkbugs and the power of collages - with Marian Hill 31:46

10M ago31:46

31:46

We catch up with Marian Hill, illustrator and insect enthusiast, all about her project of inspiring both young and old to learn about insects. From school workshops to working with councils, Marian is busy using her artistic talents to teach hundreds if not thousands about these crucial little critters. https://www.buzzandscuttle.com/…

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Church Chandeliers That Cut Carbon Costs? - with Deborah and Simon from St Matthews 35:40

11M ago35:40

35:40

We talk to Deborah and Simon from St Matthews Church in Kingsdown all about their brand new chandelier heating system that's saving them money as well as saving the planet, and is taking the Anglican Church by storm!By southgatepenny

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Weaver Ants, Fire Ants and Bullet Ants! with Thomas Doggett from the Great Ant Exhibition 39:16

11M ago39:16

39:16

Thomas Doggett comes into the studio to tell us all about the upcoming Great Ant Exhibition, touring the country and coming to Keynsham on 5th August. We find out the role of cotton wool in antkeeping, which ants eat their own wings, and what's really the cause of Flying Ant Day. www.antsonarock.comBy southgatepenny

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