Best Danny O Donnell Podcasts (2024)

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NIGEL SIMMONDS, author of the highly recommended book, EATING THE WIND, opens the doors to his life in Bali... and the highs and lows when escaping the rat race. 20:18

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MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH NIGEL SIMMONDS, EATING THE WIND. In my first podcast of the year, I am joined by editor, publisher and author of Eating the Wind. Nigel Simmonds has spent more than half his life in Asia — in Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia — chronicling the lives and foibles of the rich and famous as a columnist for the…

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This podcast is all about vaginas—medical grade vaginas. I speak to “Vagina Betty” McCarthy about—err—vaginas. And a few other body parts. 33:35

3y ago33:35

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This podcast is all about vaginas—medical grade vaginas. I speak to “Vagina Betty” McCarthy about—err—vaginas. And a few other body parts. Season 03 - Episode 23 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS WITH PETER WOOD. I first met Erica “Vagina Betty” McCarthy back in 2008 in Hong Kong. She was on her way to a factory in China to see her first ever …

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AFP’s sports correspondent Danny Hicks, speaks to me from Hiroshima, where he regales us with all the news and gossip following the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games. 25:11

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SEASON 03 - EPISODE 22 - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS: AFP’s sports correspondent Danny Hicks, speaks to me from Hiroshima, where he regales us with all the news and gossip following the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games. Listen via the APP: https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/ Listen to Mud Between Your Toes podcasts on iPHONE/Apple Podcasts. htt…

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Lynne O’Donnell speaks to me from Kabul about Taliban threats to kidnap girls and women, raising concerns about them effectively becoming sex slaves. 20:04

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SEASON 03. EPISODE 21. Journalist Lynne O’Donnell is in Afghanistan to witness the departure of the NATO troops after 18 years. As the Taliban rush to fill the void in the war-torn country, she talks to me about worrying threats to kidnap girls and women, raising concerns about them effectively becoming sex slaves. Lynne O’Donnell has an MA in War …

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South Africa recently experienced some of the worst violence in modern times. Veteran journalist, Peta Thornycroft, explains how the rainbow nation descended into such chaos. 42:36

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Season03, Episode 20 - Last week, South Africa experienced some of the worst violence in modern times. The rainbow nation, with arguably the world’s most liberal constitution, erupted into violent riots, sparked by a toxic mix of unemployment, corruption, political tension, and tribal nationalism following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma…

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Former World Bank Country Director for Central Africa, Robert Calderisi discusses his books, The Trouble with Africa, and, Cecil Rhodes and Other Statues. 41:57

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Season 03 – Episode 19 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS WITH PETER WOOD. Former World Bank Country Director for Central Africa, international spokesman on Africa and 1968 Quebec Rhodes Scholar, Robert Calderisi chats to me about his critically acclaimed book, The Trouble with Africa: Why foreign Aid isn’t working, chosen by The Economist maga…

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When journalist, Mary Lloyd, moved to Australia to work for the ABC, her dreams of big skies came crashing down after she was diagnosed with cancer. Mary opens up to me about her battle. 18:45

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When South African journalist, Mary Lloyd, moved from Hong Kong to Australia to work for the ABC, her dreams of big skies and 4WD road trips came crashing down after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mary opens up to me about her battle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 03 - Episode 18 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS WITH PETE WOOD. W…

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Actor Nick Reding, best known for his role as PC Ramsey in The Bill, founded S.A.F.E Kenya – an NGO combatting female genital cutting, HIV/AIDS and violent extremism. 26:25

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British actor Nick Reding, best known for his role as PC Ramsey in ITV’s The Bill, left the comfort of the West End to found S.A.F.E Kenya – an NGO dedicated to combatting female genital cutting, HIV/AIDS, education on sexual reproduction, hygiene, water sanitation and violent extremism Season 03 - Episode 17 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES CONVERSATIONS …

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Gary Stokes, co-founder of OceansAsia and former director of Sea Shepherd Asia, chats about the illegal fishing industry, sharks fins, pollution and his role in the Netflix blockbuster, SEASPIRACY. 29:41

3y ago29:41

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Gary Stokes, co-founder of OceansAsia and former director of Sea Shepherd Asia, chats about the illegal fishing industry, sharks fins, pollution and his role in the Netflix blockbuster, SEASPIRACY. This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesi…

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In 1898, Ewart Grogan became the first man to walk from Cape to Cairo – for love. Over 100 years later, Julian Smith, author of Crossing the Heart of Africa, followed in his footsteps – also for love. 22:11

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In 1898, Ewart Grogan became the first man to walk from Cape to Cairo – for love. Over 100 years later, Julian Smith, author of Crossing the Heart of Africa, followed in his footsteps – also for love. This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhod…

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In the wake of the #RhodesMustFall campaign, I chat to Duncan Clarke, author of Rhodes Ghost and try to get to the bottom of Cecil Rhodes – man, myth, legend or monster? 31:16

3y ago31:16

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In the wake of the #RhodesMustFall campaign, I chat to Duncan Clarke, author of Rhodes Ghost and try to get to the bottom of Cecil Rhodes – man, myth, legend or monster? This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evol…

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Rob Parry-Jones, head of WWF Wildlife Crime Programme, discusses the devastating impact that organised crime has on the extinction our wildlife species. 19:04

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 13 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Luke Hunt chats about his book, Punji Trap – the spy who didn’t love us: a Communist agent whose spying was as perfect for Hanoi as they were shattering for USA during the Vietnam War. 25:48

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 12 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Michela Wrong, author of In the Footsteps of Mr Kurtz, discusses her new book, Do Not Disturb - which explores the controversial career of Paul Kagame and the legacy of the Rwandan genocide. 24:59

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 11 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Mike Smith, the Australian Financial Review’s China correspondent, was awoken by the secret police banging on his door, marking the end of Australian journalism on the ground in China since the 1970s. 31:11

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 10 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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David Pope, one of Asia’s leading voice coaches, talks to me about gravitas, the science of the voice and the vital role it plays in the corporate world. 23:09

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 09 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Lindsey McAlister, OBE, founder of the HONG KONG YOUTH ARTS FOUNDATION, chats about the role the arts plays on today’s children – especially in an age of social media. 22:30

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 08 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Listen to Danny Hicks, senior sports correspondent for AFP, wax lyrical to me about the debacle that is the Tokyo Olympic Games – scheduled to open on 23 July. 27:19

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 07 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Rusty Labuschagne spent 10 years in a Zimbabwe jail for a crime he didn’t commit. He speaks to me about the harrowing experience and how he overcame the worst decade of his life. 25:55

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 06 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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For the first time in history the Gay Games will be hosted in Asia - in Hong Kong in November 2022. Lisa Lam and Dennis Philipse chat about the 9-day international world-class diversity festival. 23:28

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 05 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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The Kings Cross Steelers are the world’s first gay rugby club. Tim Sullivan discusses the impact the club has had on rugby and on why the world’s roughest sport is also the most gay friendly. 31:36

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – occasionally on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 04 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR T…

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Lynne O’Donnell - award winning journalist, foreign correspondent and war reporter chats to me about her fascinating book, High Tea in Mosul: The True Story of Two Englishwomen in War-Torn Iraq. 34:11

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – many on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 03 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CON…

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Craig Leeson is an award-winning filmmaker, television presenter & news correspondent. I chat to him about his breath-taking documentaries A Plastic Ocean & The Last Glaciers. 33:41

3+ y ago33:41

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – many on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 02 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CON…

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Alex Perry discusses his book, The Good Mothers - the gripping true story of how a group of brave women helped take down the powerful Calabrian mafia criminal empire. 31:57

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This podcast began as an audio version of my book, Mud Between Your Toes – a memoir about my life – a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. It has now evolved into a series of conversations with characters and personalities with stories to tell – many on an African theme. Season 03 - Episode 01 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CON…

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S02E30 - YEARENDER (PART 6) - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES - JACK MILBANK-ADAM JOGEE-DJ CONNELL-DOWAGER COUNTESS CAWDOR - 12 JANUARY 2021 1:02:51

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Episode 30 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 6). In this final episode of season 2, I bring you a compilation of highlights from farmer, Jack Milbank, Councillor Adam Jogee, author DJ Connell and Dowager Countess Cawdor from Cawdor castle. Photos: Top Left: Jack Milbank. Top right: Adam Jogee. Bottom left: DJ Connell. Bottom right: Do…

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S02E29 - YEARENDER (PART 5) - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES - MARK OLDEN - LISA HYWOOD - LACHLAN COLQUHOUN - KEITH RICHBURG - 06 JANUARY 2021 1:02:13

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Episode 29 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 5). A compilation of this seasons interviews. In today’s episode I bring you highlights from Mark Olden, Lisa Hywood, Lachlan Colquhoun and Keith Richburg. Photos: Top Left: Mark Olden & David Blagdon. Top right: Lisa Hywood. Bottom left: Lachlan Colquhoun. Bottom right: Keith Richburg. Lis…

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S02E28 - YEARENDER 2020 (PART 4) - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES - SARAH FOX - CYNRIC TEMPLE-CAMP - ZANELLE NDLOVU - DAVID FOX - 30 DECEMBER 2020 1:03:02

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Episode 28 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 4). A compilation of this seasons interviews. In today’s episode I bring you highlights from Sarah Fox, Cynric Temple-Camp, Zanele Ndlovu and David Fox. Photos: Top Left: Sarah Fox, Top right: Cynric Temple-Camp, Bottom left: Zanele Ndlovu. Bottom right: David Fox. Listen to Mud Between You…

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S02E27 - YEARENDER (PART 3) - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES - Innocent Mutanga - Tertius Myburgh - Bruno Hansen - David Fox - 23 DECEMBER 2020 1:08:03

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Episode 27 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 3). A compilation of this seasons interviews. In today’s episode I bring you highlights from Innocent Mutanga, Tertius Myburgh, Bruno Hansen and David Fox. Photos: Top Left: Innocent Mutanga. Top Right: Tertius Myburgh. Bottom Left: Bruno Hansen. Bottom Right: David Fox. Listen to Mud Betwe…

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Angelika, Dowager Countess Cawdor, chats to me about her childhood in Zimbabwe and life in Cawdor castle, home of Macbeth. 25:44

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Episode 26 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES. For anyone who loves Shakespeare they’ll know that Cawdor castle was the home of Macbeth. It’s also home to Angelika, Dowager Countess Cawdor, who was brought up in Rhodesia by parents who fled Czechoslovakia during WWII. She chats to me about her early life growing up in the southern African country - and of co…

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S02E25 - YEARENDER 2020 (PART 2) - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES - ALLAN SAVORY - FEE HALSTED - LOUISA TREGER - JONATHAN SYMMONDS - 09 DECEMBER 2020 59:17

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Episode 25 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 2). A compilation of this seasons interviews. In today’s episode I bring you highlights from Allan Savory, Fee Halsted, Louisa Treger and Jonathan Symmonds. Photos: Top Left: Allan Savory. Top Right: Fee Halsted. Bottom Left: Louisa Treger. Bottom Right: Jonathan Symmonds. Listen to Mud Bet…

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“It's as if Crocodile Dundee has crashed Muriel's wedding and run off into the desert with Priscilla”. That’s how New Zealand author DJ describes her book “Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar”. 31:26

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Episode 24 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES is a conversation with New Zealand author, DJ Connell debut. Her debut novel, “Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar” is described “as if Crocodile Dundee has crashed Muriel's wedding and run off into the desert with Priscilla”. It’s a story that charts the life of a gay teenager growing up in a rural community in Tasma…

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Councillor Adam Jogee, the new mayor of the London borough of Haringey chats to me about his Zimbabwean roots, politics and the challenges he faces in one of London’s most diverse boroughs. 33:55

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Episode 23 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES is a conversation with Councillor Adam Jogee, the new mayor of the London borough of Haringey. Councillor Jogee chats to me about his Zimbabwean roots, politics and the challenges he faces in one of London’s most diverse boroughs. He epitomises the multi-cultural and ethnic heritage of north London. Listen to Mud…

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SEASON 02 - EPISODE 22 - YEAR-ENDER 2020 - MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES -JILL BAKER - ROXY DANKWERTS - DOUGLAS ROGERS - PALANI MOHAN - 18 NOV 2020 42:06

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Episode 22 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, YEAR-ENDER 2020 (Part 1). A compilation of this seasons interviews. In today’s episode I bring you highlights from Jill Baker, Roxy Dankwerts, Douglas Rogers and Palani Mohan. Photos: Top Left: Jill Baker. Top Right: Roxy Dankwerts. Bottom Left: Douglas Rogers. Bottom Right: Palani Mohan. Listen to Mud Between Y…

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Zimbabwean, Jack Milbank, chats about his Tuli cattle stud in Queensland – a breed indigenous to Zimbabwe, but one ideally suited to dry climates. 40:22

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Episode 21 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES is a conversation with Jack Milbank. Jack is a Zimbabwean farmer who has a Tuli cattle stud in Queensland – a breed indigenous to Zimbabwe, but one he believes not only suits the Australian climate, but is ideal for the prevention of desertification of our grasslands. #Tulicattle #Jpmilbank #Jackmilbanksbrewhouse…

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"Thank God my nameless ancestor - brought across the ocean in chains and leg irons - made it out alive. Thank God I am an American." Keith Richburg discusses his time in Africa in the 1990s. 43:29

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Episode 20 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES , is a conversation with KEITH RICHBURG, an American journalist who spent more than 30 years working for The Washington Post. He chats to me, about his time spent in Africa between 1991 and 1994 from which he wrote a provocative, best-selling book, Out of America. A black man confronts Africa. Richburg’s book pro…

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Journalist, Lachlan Colquhoun, chats about Australian Lives - an online space where the life stories of Australians can be stored, collected, curated, honoured and read. 37:58

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Episode 19 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, is a conversation with Australian journalist Lachlan Colquhoun about his parents, Des and Meg, who sounded like characters who would have been quite at home sitting at a Parisian café chatting to Hemingway and Gelhorn. Indeed, the Australian media said that Des was Australia's "most gregarious man" – that’s quit…

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The pangolin is referred to as the most trafficked mammal in the world. Lisa Hywood, founded the Tikki Hywood Foundation in response to their near extinction. 30:44

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Episode 18 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, is a conversation with Lisa Hywood, who founded the Tikki Hywood Foundation in 1994 in memory of her father, Tikki. The foundation fights for lesser-known — or even lesser-loved — endangered species such as pangolin, serval, genets, bush baby, hyena and wild cat. Lisa reminisces about her father, and Zimbabwe, b…

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Journalist, Mark Olden, discusses the tragic story of how a person can simply fall through the cracks in the system - even in a first world country. 33:57

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In season 2, episode 17 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH MARK OLDEN. My cousin Mark Olden is a journalist, TV producer and author of the book Murder in Nottinghill. I’m talking to Mark today about his latest piece in the Guardian newspaper which highlights the tragic story of how a person can simply fall through the cracks in the system…

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David Fox was enjoying a beer on the island of Bali. After just one sip he was tapped on the shoulder by a man who identified himself as a police officer asking “do you have something on you?” He did. 52:27

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In season 2, episode 16 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH DAVID FOX. On Saturday 8th of October, 2016 journalist David Fox was enjoying a beer at the On-On Billiard Bar in Sanur, on the Indonesian island of Bali. After just one sip he was tapped on the shoulder by a man who identified himself as a police officer asking “do you have somet…

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This is the story how Zanelle Ndlovu lost her arm to a croc attack whilst canoeing with her fiancé Jamie Fox on the upper Zambezi at Victoria Falls. 28:19

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In season 2, episode 15 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH ZANELE NDLOVU. In the wedding photos they look like any other young couple, happy and in love as they take their first steps into a long and blissful marriage. The bride is laughing. Her body wrapped in a spray of pure white lace. Then your eye is drawn to the her missing right ar…

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A pathologist dazzles us with macabre stories that include spontaneous combustion and exhumation, drug mules, devil worshippers, rare diseases, cot deaths and a controversial landmark murder case. 54:19

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In season 2, episode 14 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH DR CYNRIC TEMPLE-CAMP, one of New Zealand’s leading pathologist. Dr Cynric Temple-Camp cut his teeth in the Rhodesian air force as a medic during the bush war. He’s written 2 best-selling books; The Cause of Death and The Quick and the Dead – Dr Temple-Camp dazzles us with stories…

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Sarah Fox is the co-founder of VIVA LILY and has been instrumental in introducing the menstrual cup to thousands of women in Zimbabwe, many living on remote parts of the country. 40:18

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In season 2, episode 13 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH SARAH FOX. Sarah is the co-founder of VIVA LILY and has been instrumental in introducing the menstrual cup to thousands of women in Zimbabwe, many living on remote parts of the country. I had never heard about the menstrual cup before and I felt that I needed to find out what all …

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War correspondent, David Fox, Chats about his 25 years covering war and conflict in Africa, Middle East and Asia. 1:00:46

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In Series 02 Episode 12 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH DAVID FOX. Even though I’ve known David Fox since 1975, it struck me that I knew precious little about his 25 year career as a war correspondent and journalist. Obviously I received snippets of news about David, but like so many friends divided by distance - well as they say, out …

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Surface-to-air missiles, car-jackings and tsunamis are just 3 of the traumatic events that shaped the life of Bruno Hansen. 51:50

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In Series 02 Episode 11 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH BRUNO HANSEN. Three traumatic events shaped the physical, mental and spiritual strength of Zimbabwean born Bruno. Surface-to-air missiles, car-jackings and a tsunami. Paralysed from the waist down, Bruno fought suicide and depression to become a world adaptive surf champion. He sh…

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As the world locked down because of COVID-19, many nationals found themselves stuck in alien lands. But Tertius Myburgh had a plan. 49:58

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In Series 02 Episode 10 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH TERTIUS MYBURGH. As the world locked down because of COVID-19, many nationals found themselves stuck in alien lands. Airports stopped all commercial flights. Around 100 South Africans and a couple of dozen Zimbabwean students needed urgent repatriation out of China. It would take …

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Innocent Mutanga was the first refugee to graduate from a university in Hong Kong – gaining a degree in anthropology from the prestigious Chinese University of Hong Kong. 41:44

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In Series 02 Episode 09 of MUD BETWEEN YOUR TOES, CONVERSATIONS WITH INNOCENT MUTANGA, I am joined by fellow Zimbabwean, @InnocentMutanga. Mutanga was the first refugee to graduate from a university in Hong Kong – gaining a degree in anthropology from the prestigious Chinese University of Hong Kong – and for the past year he’s worked as an analyst …

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Zimbabwean raised, Jonathan Symmonds was the lead animator for the dragons on series 5,6 and 7 and is speaking to me from his home in Mauritius. 32:18

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In Series 02 Episode 08 of https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/ CONVERSATIONS WITH JONATHAN SYMMONDS. Last episode we discussed dragon tattoos. In this episode, we bring dragons right into your sitting room! In 2011, HBO launched the tv series GAME OF THRONES. It simply took the world of television by storm. The show concluded in May 2019 after …

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Louisa Treger, author of The Dragon Lady, chats about the life of Lady Virginia (Ginie) Courtauld 28:41

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In Series 02 Episode 07 of https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/ CONVERSATIONS WITH LOUISA TREGER. Louisa was a classical violinist until she turned her hand to literature. Her debut novel, The Lodger, was widely acclaimed, and she followed it up with The Dragon Lady, based on the life of Lady Virginia (Ginie) Courtauld – no stranger to Zimbabwea…

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A few years ago, I happened - purely by chance - upon a ceramic sculpture so extraordinary, so out there…so subversive, I felt compelled to find out about person behind the art. 36:20

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In Series 02 Episode 06 of https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/ CONVERSATIONS WITH FEE HALSTED OF ARDMORE CERAMICS. A few years ago, I happened - purely by chance - upon a ceramic sculpture so extraordinary, so out there…so subversive, I felt compelled to find out about person behind the art. Fee lives on Ardmore farm, at the foothills of the Dr…

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Allan Savory is one of the world’s leading voices in land degradation (or desertification) of the world’s grasslands. 53:55

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In Series 02 Episode 05 of https://mudbetweenyourtoes.podbean.com/ CONVERSATIONS WITH ALLAN SAVORY. Savory is a man whose career in politics, agriculture and conservation has spanned some 60 years. Throughout his career, he has arguably, been both revered and reviled in equal measures. He is the co-founder of the Savory Institute and is one of the …

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