Best Kent Allen Podcasts (2024)

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Summer Conversations Trailer 0:58

1h ago0:58

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Join us for a new gardening series of summer conversations with the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine team. Listen to gardening inspiration from some of the UK’s most loved and well-respected gardening experts. With advice for adding colour to your garden, working with nature, thrifty gardening, veg growing and allotment life. We’ll also take you on a …

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The Postmodern Prophets: Questioning the Cult of Climate Change with Dr. Roy Spencer 1:01:14

15h ago1:01:14

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Dr. Roy Spencer has an extensive scientific pedigree. He's a principal research scientist at the University of Alabama - Huntsville, and the US Science Team leader for the AMSR-E aboard NASA's Aqua satellite. He's been lauded by the American Meteorological Society for his groundbreaking work monitoring Earth's temperature fluctuations. So when he e…

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Alan's Favourites: Global Gardens 19:41

1d ago19:41

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Dreaming of your next holiday? Let Alan Titchmarsh inspire you with his tales of gorgeous gardens to visit around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Carrot with Kevin Smith 12:17

4d ago12:17

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There's so much more to carrots than just the ones you buy in the supermarket - grow your own for a host of colours, shapes and maximum flavour. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more…

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Kent MacCarter on Fat Chance 31:56

8d ago31:56

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Kent MacCarter joins us to read from and talk about his new poetry book Fat Chance. We talk about Kent's process, about having written the "feel bad book of the year”, his journalistic process, the nature of Gossypiboma (retained medical objects), memoir, reverse ekphrasis, and lots more. For more information or to purchase a copy of Fat Chance vis…

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Alan's Favourites: Fruits 18:50

9d ago18:50

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Save a fortune on supermarket fruit, with Alan Titchmarsh's guide to the most productive fruit to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Parsley with Kay Maguire 8:23

11d ago8:23

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Bursting with fresh flavour and health benefits, parsley will give you months of tasty pickings. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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Alan's Favourites: Slug-Proof Plants 8:53

16d ago8:53

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Battling with slugs and snails? Alan Titchmarsh has the plants that are impervious to hungry molluscs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Cosmos with Emma Crawforth 9:48

18d ago9:48

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Fill your borders with a profusion of pretty flowers, for months on end, with cosmos. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Alan's Favourites: Roses 10:09

23d ago10:09

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From deliciously scented shrubs to voluptuous climbers, there's a rose for every spot. Let Alan Titchmarsh find your perfect rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Beetroot with Adam Frost 7:18

25d ago7:18

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Delicious, nutritious and easy to grow - beetroot is a must for the veg plot. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The time machine of tradition with Brìghde Chaimbeul, Sam Amidon, Linda Buckley and Rhodri Davies 31:36

28d ago31:36

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Brìghde Chaimbeul, Rhodri Davies, Sam Amidon and Linda Buckley discuss the roles of tradition and place in music, and what they might think about when performing. Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Gaelic musician, composer and bagpipe player. Her music stems from traditional Gaelic material, particularly sourced from archival recordings, of songs, stories and…

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Alan's Favourites: Best Bedding Plants 9:32

30d ago9:32

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For non-stop flowers the easy way, Alan Titchmarsh shares the bedding plants that deliver bumper blooms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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The View From Above: Perspectives on America with Lord Conrad Black 1:30:29

1M ago1:30:29

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Publisher. Author. Raconteur. These are all terms that apply to the guest of this episode, but to his peers in the UK's House of Lords, he is Conrad Moffat Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour. The former publisher of the Daily Telegraph (UK), the Chicago Sun-Times, the Jerusalem Post, and the National Post (Canada), he has a unique perspective both …

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Sowalong - Sunflower with Oliver Parsons 8:25

1M ago8:25

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The ultimate feel-good flower - these cheery giants are fun for all the family to grow. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Limitations are limitless, with Caterina Barbieri, Kali Malone, Moritz Von Oswald and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe 30:20

1M ago30:20

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Caterina Barbieri, Kali Malone, Moritz Von Oswald and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe discuss the role limitations play in the creative process, and whether they can be a source for creativity, if working with limitations helps sharpen one’s aesthetics and define one’s unique artistic voice, and whether human imagination needs limits to become limitless. C…

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Alan's Favourites: Dahlias 8:37

1M ago8:37

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Discover the dazzling dahlias that will fill your borders with show-stopping blooms for months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Verbascum with Adam Frost 6:14

1M ago6:14

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These beautiful flowers are loved by garden designers, and are regulars at Chelsea Flower Show. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…

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The Scarcity of Trust: Espionage, Fiction and the Blurred Lines Between with Special Guest Jeffrey S. Stephens 56:57

1M ago56:57

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Attorney & author Jeffrey Stephens is the creator of the Nick Reagan & Jordan Sandor espionage book series. As a writer of spy thrillers, he has a unique perspective on spycraft, America's intelligence sector, and the roles that both government and business are increasingly playing in the personal lives of citizens & consumers. He joins the program…

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Everything's a drum with Ane Brun, Amelia Meath and Linden Jay 25:50

1M ago25:50

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Ane Brun, Linden Jay and Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath discuss collaboration, navigating between genres and lyrical inspirations. Ane Brun is a musician hailing from Norway but based in Sweden, who also runs the label Balloon Ranger. Her music is rooted in folk pop and she's released 11 studio albums; her most recent is Portrayals, which came out last…

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Alan's Favourites: Spring Blossom Trees 9:17

1M ago9:17

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Revel in spring's greatest floral spectacle, with Alan Titchmarsh's guide to the best trees for spring blossom, with options for every size garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Strawflower with Catherine Mansley 9:08

2M ago9:08

9:08

Want flowers that last for ever? Strawflowers are the answer. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Don’t overthink it with Bill Ryder-Jones, Anna Calvi and Poppy Hankin 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Bill Ryder-Jones, Anna Calvi and Poppy Hankin discuss the first piece of music that really affected them, how their writing has changed as they’ve grown older, and how much they’re willing to give people control over their music. Bill Ryder-Jones is from West Kirby, Merseyside. He co-founded the Coral, playing as their lead guitarist from 1996 unti…

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Alan's Favourites: Spring Flowers 8:34

2M ago8:34

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Alan Titchmarsh's pick of plants will fill your garden with colourful spring flowers, instantly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Robbie Coburn on Ghost Poetry 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Robbie Coburn reads from and talks about his new book Ghost Poetry. Topics covered include the many ghosts that haunt the pages of the book, dreams and nightmares, the relationship between horses and people, subject and object, the subconscious, confessional poetry and the creative act/the artifice, horses, gothic country as a genre, and lots more.…

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Sowalong - Tomato with Kevin Smith 11:12

2M ago11:12

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Delicious homegrown tomatoes are a world away from soggy supermarket varieties. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus get free seeds with our March, April and May issues. May also includes our 2 for 1 Gardens guide. Buy the magazine here: https://bit.ly/BuyGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Mr. Cameron Goes to Washington with Special Guest John Cameron 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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John Cameron, a mild-mannered real estate agent from Seattle, now has a criminal record thanks to his presence at the disastrous January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. On this episode of the Adult In The Room, hear in his words why he decided to cross the country for the certification day rally that evolved into one of the darkest days in modern A…

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The algorithm of you with Dot Allison, Andy Bell, Bishi and Charlotte Kemp Muhl 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Dot Allison, Andy Bell, Bishi and Charlotte Kemp Muhl discuss AI in music, the importance of music in education and finding your own creative voice. Dot Allison is a singer-songwriter and composer whose work has included film and TV scores such as Black Death, Triangle, The Devil’s Double and Henry: Mind of a Tyrant. She began her career in Edinbur…

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Alan's Favourites: Trailer 1:12

2M ago1:12

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Listen up as Alan Titchmarsh shares some of his garden favourites. From picking his favourite spring plants to sharing his wildlife wish list, Alan takes you through not just his top picks but also the wonderful stories behind why they mean so much to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sowalong - Basil with Blake Roberts 7:21

2M ago7:21

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Perfect for the kitchen windowsill or the veg plot, basil is a must-have herb you can grow in even the smallest space. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, and get 2 free packs of seeds with every issue until our June issue: https://bit.ly/subscribeGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Technology is sensual with Laura Misch, Suzanne Ciani, Madame Gandhi and Sian O'Gorman 33:45

2M ago33:45

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Laura Misch, Suzanne Ciani, Madame Gandhi and Sian O'Gorman talk about their music practices, how they’re entwined with nature and technology, the natural muses which inspire their creative process, and imagining futures in which music can have a reciprocal relationship with the environment it is played within. Laura Misch is a multidisciplinary ar…

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Adam Frost Grows and Cooks: Carrots, Beetroot & Parsnips 41:27

2M ago41:27

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This week Adam Frost explains how to grow fresh carrots in the garden, when to sow, when to harvest, health benefits and delicious recipe ideas. If you've enjoyed listening to Adam Frost, why not join him for a three-night break in Somerset, on one of our exclusive Gardeners' World weekends. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UnRCxg Learn more about yo…

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Pumping the Brakes: Staving Off America's Decline with Drew Thomas Allen 44:23

2M ago44:23

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Author, commentator & podcaster Drew Thomas Allen has genuine concerns about the future of America. In his new book, America’s Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024?, Allen examines why the 2024 election cycle is one of the most critically important in the history of our country, why he believes the Biden administration has d…

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Sowalong - Echium with Alan Titchmarsh 7:29

2M ago7:29

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These gorgeous spires of blue flowers are beloved by bees. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, and get 2 free packs of seeds with every issue until our June issue: https://bit.ly/subscribeGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Marina Kamenev on Kin 32:22

2M ago32:22

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The author of Kin: Family in the 21st Century reads from and talks about her new book, about the many permeations of family both nuclear and otherwise, about the book's origins, some of her key themes and challenges including such things as donor privacy versus the rights of a child to know their origins, helping people start families vs the commod…

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From indie to pop with Chromeo, La Roux and Empress Of 26:10

2M ago26:10

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Chromeo, La Roux and Empress of discuss longevity in the music world, the future of music media and the shifting notions of taste and trends. David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel make up electro-funk duo Chromeo. The pair met in the mid-1990s at college in Montreal, bonding over a love of hip-hop and vintage funk. After hearing …

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Adam Frost Grows and Cooks: Spinach, Chard & Leafy Veg 37:34

2M ago37:34

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This week Adam Frost explains how to grow fresh, delicious spinach, and easy recipe ideas from Cassie Best of BBC Good Food magazine. If you've enjoyed listening to Adam Frost, why not join him for a three-night break in Somerset, on one of our exclusive Gardeners' World weekends. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UnRCxg Learn more about your ad choic…

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Sowalong - Rocket with Adam Duxbury 8:33

2M ago8:33

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Add bite to your salads, with easy-to-grow rocket. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, and get 2 free packs of seeds with every issue until our June issue: https://bit.ly/subscribeGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Washington Wisdom: Restoring Common Sense with Joe Kent 50:58

3M ago50:58

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Joe Kent is a retired Green Beret, so you know he's as tough as they come. But now he's taking on a whole new battlefield: the American political process. He's taking on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, and today he returns to the show to talk more about his platform, America's conflict with the Iranian-back…

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Celebrating the vibrato with Joel Shadbolt, Dallas Tamaira, Anna Coddington and Allen Stone 25:12

3M ago25:12

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Joel Shadbolt, Dallas Tamaira, Anna Coddington and Allen Stone talk about how environments shape their sound, staying healthy and sane on the road, and the 70s soul sound. A lifelong musician from the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, Joel Shadbolt studied music at polytechnic before joining L.A.B. as the singer and guitarist in 2016. Their distinct bl…

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Adam Frost Grows and Cooks: Pumpkins, Squash & Courgettes 37:01

3M ago37:01

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This week Adam Frost shares how to grow pumpkins, their health benefits, advice on growing squashes and tasty recipe ideas from BBC Good Food magazine's Cassie Best. If you've enjoyed listening to Adam Frost, why not join him for a three-night break in Somerset, on one of our exclusive Gardeners' World weekends. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UnRCx…

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Sowalong - Zinnia with Oliver Parsons 6:07

3M ago6:07

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Zinnias will fill your garden with vibrant flowers all summer long, and they make great cut flowers. Discover more in this short podcast. Plus subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, and get 2 free packs of seeds with every issue until our June issue: https://bit.ly/subscribeGWMagSowalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Nigel Hamilton Previews His ALA Presentation (024) 10:40

3M ago10:40

10:40

Acclaimed historian Nigel Hamilton previews his 2024 keynote presentation at the Abraham Lincoln Association's 215th Birthday Banquet in Springfield, Illinois.

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Music is your medicine with Ana Carla Maza, Lucas Santtana and Eliane Correa 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Ana Carla Maza, Lucas Santtana and Eliane Correa discuss the music of Cuba, women as producers and composers in Cuban music, and their creative process. Cuban composer, cellist and singer Ana Carla Maza grew up in the Afro-Cuban Guanabacoa district of Havana, Cuba, in the early years of the Buena Vista Social Club revival. She moved to Paris to tra…

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Adam Frost Grows and Cooks: Cabbage, Kale & Broccoli 35:57

3M ago35:57

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Forget memories of over-boiled school cabbage! Adam Frost shares how to delicious, healthy fresh leaves, while Cassie Best from BBC Good Food magazine offers up some tasty recipe ideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Eugen Bacon on Serengotti 33:33

3M ago33:33

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Award winning author Eugen Bacon reads from and talks about her latest book Serengotti. We discuss such things as the books themes including notions of privilege, racism, misogyny and the multiplicity of the self, the book's unique narrative voice, the protagonist Ch'anzu and other characters, on working through and beyond binaries and genres, on w…

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Gardeners Favourites - Kevin Smith's favourite greenhouse plants for winter 10:20

3M ago10:20

10:20

A greenhouse is not just for Summer! BBC Gardeners' World magazine editor Kevin Smith talks all about his favourite ways to get the most out of his greenhouse all year round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Your body is an instrument with Zubin Kanga, Jasmin Kent Rodgman, Laura Bowler and Neil Luck 29:49

3M ago29:49

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Composers Zubin Kanga, Jasmin Kent Rodgman, Laura Bowler and Neil Luck discuss the role of technology in their work, how their collaborators have influenced them and the technology they’d love to try. Australian-born pianist, composer and technologist Zubin Kanga moved to London in 2007, where he attended the Royal Academy of Music. Through his wor…

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Adam Frost Grows and Cooks: Peas, French & Runner Beans 40:49

3M ago40:49

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This week Adam Frost explains how to grow peas and beans in the garden, while Cassie Best from BBC Good Food magazine offers up some tasty recipe ideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Gardeners Favourites - Lily Middleton's favourite winter trees 8:19

3M ago8:19

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From conifers to oaks, Gardeners World Content Creator Lily Middleton shares her favourite winter trees to add to your garden or just to look out for during a winter stroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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