Best Fiona Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations - Bethan Pell, Child to Parent Violence 34:03

3h ago34:03

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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Adoption and Fostering Podcast. This episode is halfway between a conversation and a normal episode. I had the opportunity to speak to Bethan Pell Doctoral Researcher at Cardiff University. She’s looking Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) in the context of Wales. It’s a fascinating stu…

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Episode 193 - The For Baby's Sake Trust with CEO Lauren Seager-Smith 55:32

2h ago55:32

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Hello and welcome to the A&F Podcast. In this episode we speak to Lauren Seager-Smith CEO of The For Baby's Sake Trust charity working UK-wide to break the cycle of domestic abuse and empower parents to give their babies the best start in life. For many children in the care system or previously in the care system domestic abuse has been a part of t…

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S8 Ep6: Imagining the Past—2024—Suzanne Leal 53:54

24m ago53:54

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Suzanne Leal chats with Greg Johnston about her 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize, CYA shortlisted novel, Running with Ivan, some of the differences between writing CYA and Adult fiction, and her interesting methods of research.By Imagining The Past

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Better Me Better Us Ep15 - Vulnerability. 26:05

8d ago26:05

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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Better Me Better Us Podcast with Vicki and Hayley. In this months episode we talk about vulnerability. What does it mean to you? Is it a weakness or a sign of strength? Connect with them - Instagram- BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Twitter – BMBUltd Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk…

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Episode 108: "Stirring Up Sheffield" with Tedd George 40:21

14d ago40:21

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In the 1960s, the English city of Sheffield began work on a new theatre. The new venue, called the Crucible, became an important landmark in the development of theatre in the UK, as well as a point of contention nationwide. At the center of it all was Colin George, who spearheaded the building of the Crucible and fought for its then-unconventional …

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Adoption Conversations - Adult Adoptee and Solo Adopter Susie James 39:35

3d ago39:35

39:35

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to Susie James and adult adoptee and a solo adoptive parents. She shares her experience of growing up adopted and navigating reunion with her birth mother as a young woman. Susie is now embarking on a PhD looking at post adoption support for solo adopters inspired by h…

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Webcast with Fiona Wells talking Adoption Crisis and Safeguarding in Adoption. 41:55

12d ago41:55

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In this webcast Al speaks to Fiona Wells founder of Patch and author of 2023's Adoption Crisis report. We're chatting about the report and what conversations it's started as well as the upcoming 'safeguarding in Adoption' online conference planned for the 24th September. It's free and you can book a place here. As always if you’ve experience of ado…

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S8 Ep5: Imagining the Past—2024— Lauren Chater 44:37

21d ago44:37

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Lauren Chater chats with Greg Johnston about all things beautiful, including the research and writing of her new novel, The Beauties.By Imagining The Past

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Episode 107: Tracing the Rise of the Professional Scenic Designer w/ Dr. David Bisaha 41:17

25d ago41:17

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How did scenic designer become a job that people could pursue in the theatre? Dr. David Bisaha joins us to talk about his book, American Scenic Design and Freelance Professionalism. Correction for the episode: The correct number for the historical, segregated Washington, D.C. IATSE Local was 224-A, not 244-A.…

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Conversations - German Foster Carer Marie 50:40

18d ago50:40

50:40

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to Marie a German Foster Carer. She got in touch to offer some insight to the German system and how fostering is viewed and arranged there. It’s a fascinating subject with that highlights as many differences as there are similarities. We’d love to hear from any other c…

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Episode 192 - CEO of the Fostering Network Sarah Thomas 1:02:07

25d ago1:02:07

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Hello and welcome to the A&F Podcast. In this episode we speak to the CEO of The Fostering Network. It feels like we only scratched the surface of the issues facing fostering at the moment but Sarah speak with experience and insight that is really thoughtful but also hopeful. We unpick a little around the State of the Nation report as well as consi…

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Episode 106: Staging Latinx Shakespeares with Dr. Carla Della Gatta 34:20

29d ago34:20

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Dr. Carla Della Gatta joins us to talk about Latinx Shakespeare productions and her book Latinx Shakespeares: Staging U.S. Intercultural Theater.

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Conversations -Adopter Cousins Wendy and Azumah 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Hello and welcome to Conversations from the the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to cousins Wendy and Azumah, they are both adoptive parents. Even through they live in different countries they have provided mutual support to each other in their individual and contrasting experiences of adoption. It’s an interesting listen and I’m sure you’ll fi…

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The Unsolved Homicide Of Paul Tam 17:08

2M ago17:08

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In February of 2016, while walking down a busy street, a man was murdered. This heinous act was caught on video surveillance. Sketches went out to the public showing what the attackers looked like. Even though there were witnesses, and a video showing the attack, 8 years later the murder remains unsolved. ========== Subscribe, Hit The Like Button A…

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Better Me Better Us - Ep 14 Be Curious? 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

Hello and welcome to this episode of the Better Me Better Us Podcast with Vicki and Hayley. In this months episode they talk about the importance of being curious with those around us. Curiosity helps us develop deeper understanding, build stronger connections, and respond to the needs of those around us with empathy and insight. Connect with them …

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Monday Webcast - Facebook Stalking, the new Gov and more.... 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Hello and welcome to a Monday webcast from the A&F Network. We thought we'd do something different and unpick some stuff as we're in Podcast Towers together today! So, we talk about Facebook stalking, manifesto promises, gathering adopter views and more..... As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any pers…

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Episode 191 - Adoption Revocation, Churchill & InfoBantz 59:09

2M ago59:09

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We recorded this prior to the election results so there's limited election chatter. However, we do touch on it a little but more of our time is used to reflect on the recent article/blog on a court case relating to adoption revocation. The article can be read here , it is a delicate issue and we consider the implications for children, parents and f…

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S8 Ep4: Imagining the Past—2024—Melissa Lucashenko 54:31

1M ago54:31

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Melissa Lucashenko discusses with Greg Johnston the research and writing of her novel, Edenglassie.By Imagining The Past

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Conversations - Kerry Adult Adoptee 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to Kerry an adult adoptee, she lives in Kenya and runs the Footprint Family Charity. Kerry shares her experience of being adopted and the challenges of looking for her birth mother and father, the isolation of that search and experiences of reuniting with birth family.…

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Tech Entrepreneur, Founder of Mwseq and Musician R Darryl Thomas 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Welcome to the interview with the multitalented tech founder and musician R Darryl Thomas. In this podcast, we have a bubbling range of topics from his work on the exciting new startup for Superfans of budding musicians. Would you like to meet the next big star early in their career? Listen to this episode to learn how through the App Mwseq (www.mw…

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Interview with Marta Nicholas - Host of University of Chicago Radio Show - Music Around the World 56:51

2M ago56:51

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Producer and Host of University of Chicago Radio Station WHPK Program: International Music Around the World Community DJ and University of Chicago alumna Marta Nicholas has had the longest relationship with the school and the station and recalls visiting friends at WHPK’s predecessor station in the 1950s, when she was a student at the University of…

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Episode 190 - Dónal Traynor, Pride, Manifestos and 'Lost Boys and Fairies' 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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Hello and welcome episode 190. In this episode weave together conversation with social worker and Guardian ad litem, Dónal Traynor, about the the recently released TV programme "Lost Boys and Fairies", pride month and the recently released manifestos. We cover lots of ground and it's a conversation for adults so we've popped on an explicit rating. …

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Tragedy at Home: The AJ Armstrong Case 24:49

2M ago24:49

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In the early hours of July 29, 2016 tragedy struck. Police allege that AJ Jr., then 16 years old, used his father's .22-caliber pistol to fatally shoot both Antonio Sr. and Dawn while they slept. But the events leading up to and following this fateful night paint a complex picture. Sources https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/05/23/aj-arms…

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Conversations - Adoptive Parent Andrea 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. In this episode I speak to adoptive parent Andrea. She is Austrian and shares her experience of approval and adoption through their system. There are few adoptions in Austria and the culture and practice are markedly different. Andrea explains some of the unique challenges fac…

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Unraveling Jackie Vandagriff's Final Hours 23:23

2M ago23:23

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In September 2016, a young man named Charles Bryant met 24-year-old Jackie Vandagriff at a bar in Denton, Texas. Just hours after their encounter, Vandagriff was found brutally murdered near Grapevine Lake. ============= Sources https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jackie-vandagriff-murder-targeted-killer-ex-48-hours/ https://people.com/crime/jacqueline-va…

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Better Me Better Us: Ep13 - Big events for little people 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

Hello and welcome to this episode of the Better Me Better Us Podcast with Vicki and Hayley. Happy Pride Month!! In this 13th episode we talk about big events for little people. As usual we go up, down and all around with the topic covering events such as exams, endings (including the end of the school term), explaining big stories and how within th…

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Episode 189 - James and Sarah from Replenish Culture CIC 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

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Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. Last year Al attended the Adoption England Conference and met James Kargbo one of the founders of Replenish Culture CIC. Their vision is to support foster carers and adopters of black and mixed children to value, promote and celebrate them, their culture and identity. On a practical level tha…

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S8 Ep3: Imagining the Past—2024—Robbie Arnott 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Robbie Arnott discusses with Greg Johnston the many intricacies of writing the novel Limberlost, based on his family folklore and longlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category.By Imagining The Past

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Naked and Alone: The Shocking Death of Noah Presgrove 47:37

2M ago47:37

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Noah Presgrove, a 19-year-old teenager, vanished from a party in Terral, Oklahoma, on September 4, 2023. His body was later discovered on a desolate stretch of US-81, wearing only his shoes. The autopsy report revealed multiple blunt force injuries to his head, neck, torso, and extremities. His skull was caved in, fingers torn up, and teeth knocked…

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Conversations - Anne, adult adoptee and birth mom. 46:59

3M ago46:59

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Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. In this episode I speak to adult adoptee and birth mom to a child who was adopted Anne Peshka. Anne lives in Florida and share her story of being adopted, the experience of giving up one of her children to adoption and two stories of reunion. It’s a story that raises lots of q…

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Episode 188 - Elections and Barometers 56:04

3M ago56:04

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Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. Well, just before we pressed record an election was announced in the UK in what was pretty poor timing for Adoption UK and their Barometer. We unpick both things and consider the impact of a change of government on the landscape as well as reflect on the release of the Barometer and the findi…

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Conversations - Adoptive Parent Matt 1:09:27

3M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. In this episode I speak Adoptive parent Matt, he shares his experience, with his partner, of adoption. It was a complicated and challenging path having to change agency mid assessment. They are now parents and Matt is open and honest thoughout this interview. As always if you’…

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